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Chanel Alchimie nail polish for fall 2013 review

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Chanel Alchimie is the new fall 2013 nail polish projected to be the ultimate “IT” polish in nail color this upcoming cool weather season. The hue, which is slightly darker than Pantone’s “Linden Green,” one of the top ten colors for fall 2013, is a traditional autumn shade of green which will work well with the upcoming season’s traditional fall color palette.

Alchimie by Chanel is a slightly sparkling nail polish which could be described as Chanel’s “Peridot” without the gold undertones. Chanel Alchimie is a cool green which will blend easily this fall with shades of brown, mustard, orange and neutral hues. The nail polish itself applies easily in two coats and offers a streak-free finish which is smooth and elegant. Love this!

I tested Chanel Alchimie with one base coat and two coats of color for one week. The polish stayed true to everything which makes Chanel nail polish a huge favorite of mine. Chanel Alchimie managed to stay chip free during the week and only began to crack on the seventh day. At day seven, my nails had grown a little bit and needed to be redone anyway.

Chanel Alchimie is projected to be the “IT” nail polish color of fall 2013. This means if you love the hue, buy it now! Alchimie by Chanel may not last on store shelves through the autumn season. Chanel Alchimie is priced at $27 and can be found online here. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Photo: Chanel Alchimie. One base coat, two coats of color. Photo taken in overcast light.
Credit: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Berry hues + Rose Royce jeans

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Last week I posted about a fabulous new denim company; Rose Royce Clothing. This amazing new designer denim brand makes fabulous jeans which fit right, are soft, comfortable and have unique stiches and details. The floral buttons are my favorite touch! Every style of Rose Royce jeans has a different pocket design which makes it easy to own multiple pairs; no two look alike yet they all have the same fabulous fit! Love that!

In these photos I am wearing Rose Royce’s bootcut “Jessalyn” pants. I love how they fit and I love the details on the pockets, as well as the hem. Amazing!

As part of Rose Royce’s launch, they are holding a blogger contest! If you like how I styled my Rose Royce “Jessalyn” jeans, please vote for me by liking my photo! The contest is on Rose Royce’s Facebook Page and can be found by clicking here. Don’t forget to “like” Rose Royce on Facebook too! Thank you so much for your support, and if you buy the jeans, enjoy them!

Outfit details:
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Blouse: Milly for Banana Republic
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink”
Jeans: c/o Rose Royce
Handbag: Chanel (past season) I also love these other purple handbags, here, here and here.
Bracelets: Tory Burch and c/o Twisted Silver.
Nail Polish: Chanel Alchimie
Shoes: Camilla Skovgaard
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Bond No. 9

Chanel Paparazzi nail polish for summer 2013 review

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Chanel Paparazzi is one of three nail polish colors from the new late, summer collection which includes “Cinema,” “Provocation” (also from the FNO12 collection) and “Paparazzi.” This beautiful, classic hue appears to be a dark, sparkling pink in the bottle. When applied with two coats, Chanel Paparazzi offers a dark, brownish-pink hue with a very slight sparkle which is difficult to see without direct sunlight.

Paparazzi by Chanel is an ideal nail polish hue for late summer 2013. This dark color is neutral enough to blend with both summer and fall color palettes without screaming “summer!” The pinkish-brown hue of Chanel Paparazzi easily blends with shades of purple, blue, green and pink as well as warm hues of red, orange and yellow. Love that!

I tested out Chanel Paparazzi with one base coat and two coats of colors. The polish lasted almost a week without chipping or cracking. The color of Chanel Paparazzi feels a little dark in June, but I feel like this will be a great nail polish to wear towards the end of July and through the beginning of September. It is a transitional hue from summer into fall.

Chanel Paparazzi is priced at $27 and can be found online here. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Photo: Chanel Paparazzi nail polish for late summer 2013. One base coat, two coats of colors.
Credit: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©