Chanel Mariniere nail polish review

chanel mariniere nail polish review

Pictured: Chanel Mariniere nail polish from Chanel’s Longwear colour collection.

Chanel Mariniere nail polish is a new, dark navy blue hue from Chanel’s Longwear nail polish collection. The new Longwear nail polish collection has replaced Chanel’s previous nail polish collection, and is “five-free” as well as long wearing, and chip-resistant. Love!

Mariniere by Chanel is a deep, dark, navy blue shade which is great to wear during the spring season; as well as the upcoming fall season. It is a classic color which can easily be worn on a daily basis, with any seasonal color palette. Of course, I love seeing navy in it’s traditional seasons which are spring, and fall.

I tested out Chanel Mariniere nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. The nail polish is incredibly long-lasting; remaining chip-free for over one week. I had to change it when my nails began to grow out. I don’t like seeing nail growth with dark nail polish. I love how long this nail polish lasted; and the beautiful color saturation!

Chanel Mariniere is a cream nail polish which covers the nail easily. There wasn’t any streaking, and the polish glided on smoothly; making for an easy manicure. Love that!

Since Chanel Mariniere was introduced as part of Chanel’s new Longwear collection, it is not attached to any particular season. I see this as a classic nail polish color which can be worn for many spring, and fall seasons to come. I love having a staple in my nail polish collection I can look forward to wearing at a particular time of the year.

Have you tried Chanel’s new Longwear nail polish collection yet? If so, what did you think? This is my third bottle, and I have been extremely happy with the longevity of the polish, as well as the color selection. I am looking forward to seeing Chanel’s traditional seasonal offerings soon. I hope they add more metallics, and foils! What types of color, or polishes, would you like to see in their Longwear collection?

Chanel Mariniere nail polish can be found online here, here, and here.

Earth Day 2016

earth day 2016

Pictured: Globe

Happy Earth Day 2016! Today is the day we remind ourselves to be kind to our planet, not just for ourselves, but for future generations.

Take a moment today to evaluate how you are helping our planet in your daily life. Are there ways you can use less water throughout your home? Are there lights on in rooms which are empty? How can we all save energy, water, and reduce our carbon footprint. Can you walk to the post office instead of drive? Can you reuse a plastic bottle instead of throwing it away?

We are always looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle in our home. I know I need to do better when it comes to my plastic bottle usage. I would also love to find out more ways to conserve water; especially since El Nino is over, and La Nina is approaching! Yikes!

If you would like some ideas about how you can help on Earth Day, please visit EarthDay.org.

If you are feeling charitable, please take a moment to look at my favorite environmental charity, The League to Save Lake Tahoe, also know as “Keep Tahoe Blue.” You can find them online at KeepTahoeBlue.org

Since this is a fashion, style, and beauty blog, I thought I would share a few fabulous products with you which use recycled parts to make them beautiful. I hope you love them!

What are some ways you are helping our planet today? Please share your activities and ideas in the comments below!

Thank you for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Borghese Fango Active Duo review

borghese active duo review

Pictured: c/o Borghese Fango Active Duo

The weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area is finally starting to warm up! As the temperatures rise, we need to get our skin glowing. Thankfully, Borghese has a fabulous two-step skin care routine which will do exactly that! Fabulous!

Borghese’s Fango Active Duo detoxifies, and hydrates skin; making it glow just in time for the spring and summer seasons. The Fango Active mud mask is absolutely amazing. It purifies, hydrates, and firms up skin. I started using it one month ago, and it has really changed my skin. I cannot believe how fabulous, and clean it is! I used it twice per week to start with, and now, I am dropping to one day per week.

After using the face mask, the Fango Active Radiance Facial Oil is a great way to smooth out skin; as well as soothe, nourish, and restore lipids which can be lost over time. Although you only need to use it after the mud mask, I love it so much, I have found I enjoy using it everyday after I wash my face. I might need to have monthly deliveries of the Facial Oil!

The Borghese Fango Active Duo is must-have for clean, glowing spring skin. I would be lost without it!

Borghese Fango Active Duo can be found online here.

*This would also make a great Mother’s Day gift, or graduation gift!