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Chanel Vert Obscur fall 2015 nail polish review

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chanel vert obscur nail polish fall 2015 review

Pictured: Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish for fall 2015

Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish is part of Chanel’s fall 2015 color collection. It is a deep, dark, evergreen hue which offers a green vibe during the day and in bright light, and dark, black, mysterious vibe at night and in dim light; where it looks almost black.

This is a classic-with-a-twist hue for the autumn season. Dark green, or evergreen, is a timeless fall color which works well with traditional autumn hues such as mustard, mahogany, burgundy, black, dark navy, and shades of brown. These classic hues also happen to be hot for fall 2015, making Chanel Vert Obscur perfect for the fall 2015 season! No wonder it is flying off the shelves!

That’s right! Many stores are already sold out of Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish for fall 2015; and the nail polish has only been on store shelves for about a week! This scenario has IT nail polish of season written all over it!

Not only is Chanel Vert Obscur a fabulous color for fall 2015, it is also a classic hue, making it nail polish wardrobe staple for many fall seasons to come. Love that!

I tested out Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. It lasted a beautiful eight days before my nail growth was obvious, and I needed to change the polish. I went swimming several times, washed dishes by hand, and cleaned my bathrooms during that time period without any chipping or signs of wear. I am in love! I may need to credit this top coat for my chip-free test. Highly recommend 😉

Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish is from Chanel’s fall 2015 beauty collection. It can be found online here , here, here, and here. If you love it, shop fast! The color is flying off store shelves and may not be around too much longer.

Happy National Lipstick Day!

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Pictured: Lipstick c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Shine Lipstick” in “Shine On”

Happy National Lipstick Day! In honor of National Lipstick Day, I thought I would talk a little about my favorite lipsticks! But first, let’s review a small bit of lipstick history.

Lipstick was first thought to have been invented roughly 5000 years ago by Sumerian women. According to Wikipedia, Sumerian women crushed gemstones and used the paste to decorate their lips and eyes. Can you imagine crushing gemstones to make cosmetics?! I would die. My instinct would be to create sparkling jewels! But I digress. . .

The use of lipstick continued throughout ancient, and modern history, with civilizations using different types of ingredients to make lipstick; sometimes with toxic results.

Lipstick became popular in England in the 1600’s when Queen Elizabeth used it to color her lips. Only upper class women, and actors wore lipstick at that time. As history progressed, lipstick was commonly thought of as risque; Nice girls, young girls, and unmarried girls, were not permitted to wear lipstick. It was not until the mid-twentieth century that lipstick became acceptable to wear at any age; and in any demographic. Until this time, lipstick was, in general, red. It became acceptable in large part due to new colors brought to market such as pink, peach, and white. The newer colors were seen as less racy, and more of a fashion statement. Isn’t that amazing!

My favorite lipstick colors are pinks, light purples, and sheers. I tend to gravitate towards shine lipsticks, and sheer lipsticks. Matte and cream lipsticks feel too heavy on me. 

The lipstick brands I gravitate towards are Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and Tom Ford. They have the most amazing colors, formulas, and results! The Dolce & Gabbana Shine Lipstick featured in the photo above, is my new favorite lipstick. It offers a light, warm shine on the lip which is sheer, and easy to wear on a daily basis. It matches everything! Love that!

I placed all my favorite lipstick lines in the shopping widget below. What is your favorite lipstick?

Whish body products

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From left: Bump cream / Correcting gel / Travel set / Sugar scrub / Bath & Body gel

Whish body products offer a wide variety of bath & body items which are must-haves in a girl’s bath. They offer body cream, body scrub, bump cream, exfoliating body wash, correcting gel, hair inhibiting gel, shaving cream, body butter, and travel sets. All of their items have yummy fragrances, making them fun to use! Love that!

I am in love with the body butter, and the bath & body gel! The body butter is very moisturizing, and the fragrances are to-die-for! During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Whish has a fabulous special collection of scents called the “Soda Fountain Collection.” This sweet fragrance collection includes “Black Cherry,” “Ginger Melon,” Orange Cream,” and “Key Lime.” The “Black Cherry” and “Orange Cream” are amazing! My favorites 🙂

Whish is a fabulous beauty brand which creates products that are free of parabens, sulfates, TEA & DEA, and petrochemicals. All of their products are natural! Love that! To make things even better, Whish uses organic ingredients whenever, and wherever, possible. This creates a luxurious and indulgent collection which is like no other.

Whish’s “Soda Foundation Collection” is only available during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It can be found online here, and at Nordstrom stores nationwide while supplies last, or until August 2, 2015.

*Brought to you by Whish. All thoughts and opinions are my own.