Showing posts with label Chanel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chanel. Show all posts

Going In Circles

I'm happy it's the weekend!  I did several things to my nails.  First, I put on 3 coats of Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Eel Skin. Second, one coat of Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Glass Slipper.  I can see myself putting it on every creme I own.  And, third did a stamping with Chanel Vendetta using XL Plate B.  

Why does macro have to show every little flaw. Lol!  I promise it looks better irl

Glass Slipper killed my lemming for Illasmaqua Raindrops and CND Sugar Sparkle.  (Hugs bottle)

 Eel Skin a nice creme





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Chanel Graphite


I know just about everyone would have seem lots of swatches of this polish, but if you're like me, that doesn't matter.  I love seeing swatches of polishes I like on different people to see how it looks with different skin tones and on different shaped nails (I especially love doing that with holos, because they look so different on everyone cause of the shape of the nail, whether its curved or flat and so on)





When I first saw swatches of Graphite I thought I just looked like a blackened silver foil.  But then reading peoples descriptions of the colour, they kept mentioning that it had gold flecks as well as silver.  It's very hard to capture the gold and silver flecks with the camera because it is so metallic and reflective.





When I bought these two Chanel polishes, I put Peridot on first for a quick swatch and photo, then I put Graphite on and was amazed a how beautiful it was.  I really didn't think I would like it as much as I do.  I originally only swatched four fingers, but after seeing it on, I had to finish my mani off and then continued to wear it for three days.  This was two coats with no base or top coat, just Graphite it all its naked glory.









This photo shows some on the golden flecks mixed amongst the silver ones, particularly in the bottom part of the photo.









Here is a shot in the shade, blocking the light source so you can see the speckled appearance of this polish.

















What I love about this polish is that it's not just a silver foil.  The gold flecks in it warm it up.  I'm a total gold jewellery wearer. Rings, bracelets, watch, all of them gold, and this polish compliments them so nicely. 





I'm so emmensly happy with my first experience with Chanel polishes.  I hope they continue to step outside of the box and create unique colours and finishes, because God knows we are all getting a little bored of seeing the same shades recycled around.

Chanel Peridot and Ozotic 507 comparison


Look what I finally got! And yes, I LOVE IT! 





OMG Chanel Peridot is just the most beautiful colour.  There are so many reviews and pictures out there of this polish, but here are mine.  As everyone else has said, the application of this polish was perfect. It was smooth and easy to apply.  I did two coats and there are still some slight streaks visible in these photos but they really aren't noticeable in real life, or if they are, I didn't care. 





I took all these photos in indirect light indoors, because I think you can see the duochrome effect  better without full sunshine on the nail.










Here is the start of the light green shift.









And at an even stronger angle to see the aqua green.













Now for the comparison pictures with Ozotic 507.  Both of these are two coats, although the Peridot is much more opaque than the Ozotic.  Chanel is on the index and ring fingers and Ozotic 507 is on the middle and pinky.









As you can see, Chanel is a much cooler toned gold than the Ozotic.  But the Ozotic is a little less streaky.  Chanel looks more foil like and the Ozotic more metallic shimmer.









The shift colour is identical, although you can still see that the underlying colour is slightly different.













Here is an up close shot, showing Ozotic 507 on the left and Chanel Peridot on the right.









I bought Graphite too, and it is gorgeous as well, but I think it might be frankenable, whereas this isn't.  I have already bought a backup of this too, and I generally dont' buy backups.





And for anyone still reading at the end of the post wondering if the colour changing powders have turned up, the answer is NOT YET! - God damn it, where are they already!

Vogue's Black Pearl??

This picture was featured in Vogue's Magazine.  We can only wish it looked like this.


Picture courtesty of Body and Soul

Macro picks up everything I thought I cleaned up well. Lol!  Apparently not :)

After seeing Body and Soul blog Post on the Vogue Magazine featuring Chanel's Black Pearl I thought I could replicate the look. 

These are the items I used.  I sponged each one on like so. (click to get a closer look) 

 The real Black Pearl

Nothing like Vogue's Picture, huh.  So, What do you think? Maybe next time I'll do a full mani on the fake look.   

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Chanel Black Pearl 513 Le Vernis

Black Pearls, Black Pearl, Black Pearls!!  Lol!  I was so excited when Chanel debut this polish on there website for free shipping. Yay! That's the best way to buy chanel is when they offer free shipping and you don't have to pay taxes.  It's a little savings and from taking a trip to the Mall.  I didn't get the other 2 from this collection they looked meh to me.  I have no dupes in my collection that came close to Black Pearl.  Someone on MUA said that Wet n Wild from the Craze Collection 'Morbid' was a dupe but in my opinion there not at least not from the bottle.  Besides, Morbid is more green and has green microshimmer in it.  I haven't done a swatch comparison of them.

My biggest lemming is Chanel Vert Sacrilege it's lighter in color compare to black pearl. It's a metallic green frost with brighter green microshimmer. I thought it was a dupe but no way!  For now Black Pearl is satisfying me (giggles).

Black Pearl is grey/green.  It has a pearly finish with a bit of silver veining. Only needed 2 coats.  



So, what do you think of Black Pearl, unique, dupable...
   
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Chanel Riva From The Cruise Collection

Do you think Riva will be a big hit like Chanel's Jade?  It is a pretty pale baby blue and from the looks of the bottle it has some shimmer.  I am happy to have Jade in my collection!  Maybe Riva will join *_*  Don't know because rumor has it that it's sold out already. How can a polish sell out before it's even launched? Geez!



Chanel Riva will arrive at Chanel boutiques and beauty counters, as well as online at Chanel.com on December 1. It retails for $39.  Yikes!!  Will have to save up for this babe.

What are your thoughts?  What's up with the price hike?  We can wait on a dupe...


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CHANEL Nouvelle Vague meets Illusion D'or...

It's Fabulous Friday (doing the happy dance) I love Chanel, There Classy, Elegant, and Intriguing it's just something about those square bottles that I adore.  I do keep the boxes they come in,  I really do. (giggles)  
The formula is creamy and I love it's Aqua Le Vernis goodness.  Was opaque on the 1st coat but used my standard 2 coats to get an even application.  Here she is, Isn't she pretty...

Picture taken near a window with flash

picture taken indoors with flash

Taken outside without flash, sorry heavy on the cuticle oil. Oops ^_^

Here she is again.  I forgot the name of this flower :/ Some type of Lily.

Nouvelle meets Illusion D'or
I was debating about getting Illusion D'or glad I clicked the button to order it! Nothing like it in my collection.  Micro fine gold dust with blue and purple glitter, it's amazing.  Click to get a closer look.

Only needed one coat


Do you like Chanel Nail Lacquers?  Which ones do you own?  I have several in my collection.  Can't wait to get the new one Paradoxal a purple/brown color.

Don't forget Win It Wednesday Give-A-Way here

So there you have it,  Have a Great Weekend and until next time please have a great nail polish day ^_^


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