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Dolce & Gabbana Verde Bosco nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged dolce and gabbana / fall 2014 / green / reviews by

Dolce & Gabbana verde bosco nail polish fall 2014

Pictured: fall 2014 nail polish c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Verde Bosco” 2014©

Dolce & Gabbana’s new Verde Bosco nail polish for the fall 2014 season is just as mysterious as it is alluring. The deep, dark, hunter green hue appears black at first glance, but when examined closely, one can see the hunter green color hiding inside.

Playing off of the captivating colors from Dolce & Gabbana’s fall 2014 runway, Verde Bosco nail polish captures the magic of Dolce & Gabbana’s runway inspiration which offered a color palette inspired by the bewitching allure of nature. Hunter green also happens to be one of the “IT” colors of the fall 2014; making Dolce & Gabbana’s Verde Bosco nail polish an easy way to wear the hunter green color trend this autumn season.

I tested out Dolce & Gabbana’s Verde Bosco nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color. The nail polish stayed chip free for six days. Love that! The color was fun as it seemingly changed from appearing black, to a deep hunter green, depending upon the light. I love the mysterious effect Verde Bosco by Dolce & Gabbana has and will enjoy wearing it this fall season.

Dolce & Gabbana Verde Bosco nail polish works well with fall 2014’s dark autumn color palette. The hunter green hue also blends well with fall 2014’s neutral palette while offering a slight color contrast to the season’s blacks and grays. Verde Bosco by Dolce & Gabbana also offers a sophisticated touch to evening apparel this fall 2014 season.

Dolce & Gabbana Verde Bosco nail polish from the fall 2014 beauty collection can be found online here and here.

Piper’s Perfumery review

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Pipers Perfumery

Pictured: c/o Piper’s Perfumery, “Sheer Blue and “Eye Candy”

Piper’s Perfumery is a new fragrance line which just launched in September 2014. Piper’s Perfumery collection of fragrance mists offer both a whimsical and romantic fragrance experience perfect for the fall 2014 season. Inspired by the “girl-next-door” who is easy-going and carefree, Piper’s Perfumery fragrance mists are lighthearted and easy to wear everyday.

“Sheer Blue” by Piper’s Perfumery is a fresh, citrus fragrance which is perfect for the moderate to warm weather we are experiencing this fall season. In addition to the citrus top, “Sheer Blue” offers a citrus floral fragrance experience with a slightly warm base; perfect for when the evening fog rolls in over the mountains. I adore the fresh yet warm fragrance experience “Sheer Blue” by Piper’s Perfumery offers for a daily fragrance this autumn season.

Top Notes: Crisp Apple, Bright Bergamot, Lemon Zest

Middle Notes: Bluebell, Sheer Jasmine, delicate Rose

Base Notes: White Amber, Blonde Woods, Musk

“Eye Candy” is a sweet, inviting scent which is just as irresistible as your favorite jelly beans or ice cream. This fruity gourmand fragrance is ideal for moderate to cool weather and will take you from fall into winter and back into spring with ease.

As a gourmand fan, I love the candy sweet scent which is smooth, without being sticky.

Top Notes: Sweet Strawberry, Raspberry

Middle Notes: Pink Macaroon, Sugar Cane, Cotton Candy

Base Notes: Whipped Vanilla Bean

Piper’s Perfumery fragrance mists are easy to wear daily and can be applied lightly with once spray, or heavier with multiple sprays; allowing you to experience the fragrance with the depth you prefer. In addition to “Sheer Blue and “Eye Candy,” Piper’s Perfumery also offers five additional scent which are “Sea Salt & Rosewater,” “Naughty & Nice,” “Delicate French Vanilla,” “Love Spark” and “Moroccan Dream.” I am looking forward to testing out these additional scents!

Piper’s Perfumery fragrance mists can be found at Walmart Stores. To learn more about Piper’s Perfumery, please “like” them on Facebook.

Christian Louboutin Lova nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged christian louboutin / purple / reviews by

Christian Louboutin Lova Christian Louboutin nail polish

Pictured: Christian Louboutin nail polish “Lova” taken in early morning sun. 2014©

Christian Louboutin nail polish is the first real fusion between high heels and nails. Inspired by the original red nail polish Christian Louboutin snatched from the hands of a co-worker to paint the soles of a pair of high heels, Christian Louboutin introduced a collection of nail polish in noirs, nudes and pops for the fall 2014 season. One of The “Pops” is “Lova.”

When Christian Louboutin first annouced he was launching a line of nail laquers, I was intrigued. I always love gazing at his collection of high heels; even if they are not always practical enough for my own wardrobe. As the owner of two pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes, I already am a fan of work, and as a fan of nail polish, this launch excited me!

Christian Louboutin first introduced a red nail polish hue to kick off his collection which matched the trademark red soles of his shoe collection. As someone who owns way too many bottles of red nail polish, I passed on this initial launch. When the next wave of colors came out from Christian Louboutins’ nail polish collection, I was thrilled! I love the collection of nudes, noirs and pops the famed shoe designer introduced for the fall season.

From the collection of pops, I chose this beautiful purple hue named “Lova.” “Lova” by Christian Louboutin is a fabulous, bright purple color which can easily be worn during any season of the year. The color looks amazing with fall’s berry color palette; as well as with shades of blue. Since varying shades of blue is going to be an important color trend for the upcoming spring 2015 season, Christian Louboutin “Lova” nail polish is the perfect hue to both blend and contrast with this upcoming trend.

The application process for Christian Louboutin nail polish is little bit different than traditional nail polishes on the market. Instead of a short handle for holding while applying the nail polish, I had to actually hold the stiletto shaped top. It is a little bit difficult to maneuver because in addition to the long top, the brush is shorter than other nail polish brushes I am accustomed to using when I paint my nails. Although the brush was a bit challenging for me, I persevered and was able to adapt by dipping the brush more often.

Christian Louboutin “Lova” nail polish ended up looking beautiful after two coats of color. I used one base coat and did not use a top coat. The color turned out even and saturated; extremely beautiful! Although I did receive a tiny chip on my index finger within twenty-four hours of wearing Christian Louboutin “Lova” nail polish, I did not receive any additional chips or cracks. The nail polish lasted for one week and looked fabulous! I look forward to testing out more nail polish hues from Christian Louboutin this season; and in future seasons!

Christian Louboutin “Lova” nail polish, and the entire collection, can be found online here and here.