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Chanel nail polish summer 2022 review

June 11, 2022 in Beauty / Nail Polish tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / reviews / summer 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 collection from top left: Moon Shell / Sea Sea Green / Blanc Ecume / Pastel Sand / Cap Corail / Rose Coquillage /

Good things come to those who wait. The Chanel nail polish collection for summer 2022 has finally arrived! Whew! Thankfully, it was worth the wait! Isn’t this collection beautiful?! I love all of these colors, it is so hard to choose a favorite! I am excited to rotate through these beautiful hues this summer season.

For the summer 2022 season, Chanel has given us nail polish in a fabulous, bright lilac hue, trendy sea foam green, a pastel and a vivid coral, trendy white, and a bright pink. LOVE! After all of these versions of classic hues we have been given the past few seasons were starting to get, shall we say, predictable? Thankfully for the summer 2022 season, we have avant-garde hues, as well as modern takes on classics we can choose from. Get ready for a summer of fun!

I tested all six Chanel nail polish colors with one base coat and two coats of color. I did not use a top coat for my review.

So, without further ado, here are the six nail polish colors from the Chanel summer 2022 beauty collection.

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 | Chanel Blanc Ecume

chanel blanc ecume nail polish summer 2022

White nail polish is back, and it is hot this summer season. This might be the trendiest color of the season. Of course, when it comes to white nail polish, there is no perfect formula. This nail polish needs to be applied carefully or it will streak. You might need to touch it up after two coats to correct any missed spots or small streaks. I will say this, Chanel Blanc Ecume nail polish is less streaky than any other white nail polish I have tried. So, if you love white polish, give this one a go! I plan to wear it when my tan gets to a better level. haha

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 | Chanel Sea Sea Green

chanel sea sea green nail polish summer 2022

Green is huge this year; even though it isn’t the official color of the year. While we have been seeing more Kelly Green and Apple Green from designers, mint green has been emerging in the background and it is poised for a comeback. Chanel didn’t waste any time giving us a fabulous mint green nail polish. I am in love! Chanel Sea Sea Green is the most pastel green hue possible, and I love it. I cannot wait to wear Sea Sea Green this summer! Also, it does not streak. Chanel Sea Sea Green nail polish applies smoothly in two coats.

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 | Chanel Moon Shell

chanel moon shell nail polish summer 2022

How pretty is Chanel Moon Shell nail polish for summer!? I am a sucker for a beautiful lilac nail polish, so this has to be my favorite from the Chanel summer 2022 nail polish collection. That being said, I really love all of these colors. Moon Shell applies smoothly in two coats without any streaking. It is a vivid lilac and look absolutely stunning on. LOVE!

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 | Chanel Pastel Sand

chanel pastel sand nail polish summer 2022

How pretty is Chanel Pastel Sand nail polish! I love this beautiful hue, and it is the ultimate take on a classic for the summer season. If you work in a conservative office environment, this is the summer color for you. Pastel Sand is great for everyday wear, and it will blend well with any color palette you choose to wear this summer season. Chanel Pastel Sand nail polish applies smoothly in two coats without streaking. Love that!

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 | Chanel Cap Corail

chanel cap corail nail polish summer 2022

Va-va-voom! Do you love bright, attention seeking colors? If so, Chanel Cap Corail nail polish is the color you have been patiently waiting for this summer season. Cap Corail is a bright coral hue which borders on orange but is not quite orange. This is bright and playful hue that will add some spice to your manicure. No streaking in two coats!

Chanel nail polish summer 2022 | Chanel Rose Coquillage

chanel rose coquillage nail polish summer 2022

How pretty is this bright pink! I am in love with Chanel Rose Coquillage nail polish for the summer season. This is bright and vivid pink hue which applies smoothly in two coats. I love this playful hue! If you live for pink, you will love this candy color for the warm weather season.

Well, there you have it! The Chanel nail polish summer 2022 collection in six beautiful hues. Which nail polish color for summer is your favorite?

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Stay tuned for more summer coverage! Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Chanel summer 2022 nail polish

The 2000s bag trends that are hot now

May 18, 2022 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends tagged balenciaga / chanel / chloe / dior / hobos / saint laurent / shoulder bags / summer 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: oversize tote (hot IT bag for 2022) / Balenciaga City Tote (new version here) /

Remember those bags you coveted back in the early 2000s? They’re back! So crawl into the back of your closet and pull out your archives, because they are hotter than hot this year!

There are a few late 1990s, and early 2000s IT bags which are back with a vengeance this year, in addition to overall handbag trends. Remember the Balenciaga City Tote aka “moto bag?” It’s back, and if you cannot get your hands on a vintage one, Balenciaga has a new version with slightly inverted sides you can purchase now, and rock as if it were the original.

Remember the Dior Saddle bag? It has been popular again for the past few seasons, and it is holding steady as an IT bag to own now. If you don’t have one from back in the day, Dior has a few sizes, colors, and fabrications to choose from today. The common complaint I hear from Saddle bag owners is that everything in the bag falls to one side, if you don’t mind that, this could be your bag.

In addition to specific IT bags from close to twenty years ago, the early 2000s gave us several handbag trends which are hot again this year. Remember oversize handbags you could carry a small child inside? They are back, and the hottest one on the streets this year is from YSL. See above graphic.

The other trends to watch for include nylon bags from Prada, Bowler bags (I love Dior’s version), all types and sizes of hobos bags, baguettes (doesn’t have to be Fendi), classic Chanel bags (think flap and 2.55), and the Chloe Marcie in any style; saddle or satchel. Love!

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What was your favorite handbag trend from the very late 1990s and early 2000s? My favorites include the baguette, Chloe Marcie, hobo bags, and nylon bags.

Quick shout-out to nylon bags; they can be worn in the rain! Love a bag I don’t have to worry about during inclement weather.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Spring 2022 fragrances

March 28, 2022 in Beauty / Fragrance tagged chanel / lancome / spring 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

Spring 2022 fragrances from top left: floral gourmand (I own this and love it) / woody floral / classic floral / fruity floral (I own this and love it) / iconic Chanel N.5 floral (I own this and love it) / sweet floral /

Spring is all about renewal, which means it is time to renew our signature scent! Rose based florals are hotter than hot right now in the world of fragrance. This means we all need to gravitate towards a rose based floral scent; unless of course, you detest rose. If that is the case, Chanel N.5 might be the fragrance for you since the rose is undetectable.

Other than Chanel N.5 edp, the other five fragrances I am showcasing in this post are beautiful florals scents which each have their own personality. Do you like gourmand scents? Are you more into fruity fragrances? Which type of fragrance floats your boat? I have to say, I love a fabulous gourmand or a fruity floral. Those are my two favorites. Of course, I never shy away from a timeless scent from Chanel. I plan on purchasing something new this season, preferably a sweet floral. I already own a fruity floral and a floral gourmand. Love!

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What is your favorite style of perfume for spring?