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Chanel Frenzy for fall 2012: the IT polish from the Paris runway

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Chanel Frenzy is new “IT” nail polish spotted on the Paris Fashion Week runway for fall/winter 2012/2013. This lavender-meets-taupe-meets-grey nail polish color is similar to nude and neutral nail polish hues spotted in New York and Milan. This shows that dark, vampy nails are now a thing of the past as nudes and soft neutrals move into the forefront of nail polish stardom for the fall 2012 season.

Although the current “IT nail polish Chanel Attraction, from the iconic Paris design houses’ spring 2012 runway is a metallic white, the majority of nail colors at the forefront of nail trends for the spring season include bright corals, reds and pinks. The move for fall towards neutrals and nude polish marks a new turn in nail trends for the end of 2012 and moving into 2013.

Chanel Frenzy is cool version of nude as the shade has grey undertones and compliments cold colors such as blue, grey and black. The nude colors shown in Milan and New York offered warm undertones, making them the perfect color for autumn’s brown, mustard and orange hues. Every season Chanel’s runway nail polish hue sells out within a couple of weeks after being released to store shelves. If Chanel Frenzy is already sending you into a “Frenzy,” run, don’t walk to the store when this runway hue is released to Chanel counters everywhere. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Chanel releases their spring 2012 runway nail polish: Attraction is here

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Chanel has released their spring 2012 runway nail polish color, “Attraction” to stores this month and with the pearly white shade, the iconic fashion house has also released three additional, late spring colors. The three additional colors, “Distraction,” “Frisson” and “Tentation” are shimmering colors which are also on-trend for the spring 2012 season.

“Attraction” is the long-awaited runway shade from the Chanel spring 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week last fall. The hue, which offers a pearly white color, needs three applications to not show streaks. This is the perfect warm weather neutral since it can be worn with all of the bright colors of the spring 2012 season. This is also an easy color to wear on toes since it will not clash with colorful sandals and open toe pumps; love that!

For those who enjoy a bit more color and are getting bored with April, May and June, the new late-spring shades are juicy and packed with sparkling color. “Distraction” is a fabulous bright pink with an orange undertone. This warm color applies perfectly in two coats and works well with all the orange, yellow and pink colors of the spring season. Love!

“Frisson” is the perfect pink for the Fashionista who has embraced the pastel color trend for the spring 2012 season. This light pink is sweet and candy-like; it too applies nicely in two coats.

“Tentation” is a dark pink with cherry red undertones which works well with shades of pink, red, purple, fuschia, blue and green this spring season. This is a great alternative to red for Fashionistas who enjoy a more classic nail polish, but are ready to break away from regular reds.

While the “IT” polish for late spring is Chanel’s “Attraction,” the other late-spring colors, and the early spring colors of “April,” “May” and “June” are all perfect and on-trend for the warm weather season. So many options=fabulous!

Bay Area Fashionista tip: We love “Attraction” on toes and wearing “Distraction,” “Frisson,” “Tentation,” “April,” “May” or June” on the fingers. Since spring 2012 is all about color, why miss out on the opportunity to show off your colorful side with your hands! “Distraction” is perfect for toes since toenails are so close to shoes, you never have to worry about clashing. 

Which color is your favorite?

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Spring 2012 nail polish trends: the IT Chanel shade is in

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Move over Chanel Peridot and Rouge Carat, Chanel’s spring 2012 nail polish colors have hit store shelves and just like every season, the three new shades, April, May and June are flying off of store shelves. While we revealed April, May and June by Chanel earlier in the season, the “IT” color of spring 2012 has been identified and it is sure to send Fashionistas to the nearest beauty counter-stat!

The “IT” color of spring 2012 is Chanel’s June. The creamy, vivid peach color is a softer yet saturated shade of orange; reminiscent of an orange creamsicle. With Pantone’s Tangerine Tango being the “IT” color of 2012, it is only natural that Fashionistas would flock to Chanel June for their nail color. The color offers a creamy yet bright shade which blends well with spring 2012’s overall color palette of Tangerine, bright yellow, pink, cobalt blue, apple green and purple; while working with Paris’s answer to a spring color palette which is a mix of pastels.

Chanel June is an interesting shade of creamy orange. When the color is set against shade of pink, it takes on a pinkish-orange tone which appears to take on a dark pastel shade. When worn with orange, Chanel June takes on a more orange-tone hue which appears slightly brighter than pastel and ventures into brighter pastures. June by Chanel is definitely a versatile shade of orange which can be worn easily with spring 2012’s bright colors, pastels, floral prints and contemporary prints; basically the color works with all trends! Love that!

The second most sought after shade from Chanel’s spring 2012 nail polish collection is April. Chanel’s April is a shade of red which seems as if it has a combination of fuchsia and purple infused into the polish. The cool shade of red blends well with spring 2012’s color palette; except when worn with shades of orange, which it slightly clashes with.

Lastly, if red and orange are not your thing, May is a cool shade of pink which works well with spring’s color trends and offer s feminine and sweet color choice.

So the verdict is in. To have the ultimate, up-to-the-minute shade of nail polish gracing your fingertips, run, don’t walk to the nearest Chanel Boutique, Neiman  Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom or Macy’s and pick up a bottle of Chanel April nail polish for spring 2012. To achieve the ultimate color saturation, we recommend using three coats.

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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