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Estee Lauder Chrome Violet nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged estee lauder / fall 2013 / reviews by

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Top: Estee Lauder “Chrome Violet” in direct sunlight.
Bottom: Estee Lauder “Chrome Violet” nail polish inside with natural light.
Both photos: one base coat, one coat of color.

I am drawn to any shade of purple, as well as metallics; especially when it comes to nail polish. When I saw “Chrome Violet” nail polish from Estee Lauder I had to give it try.

In the bottle, “Chrome Violet” by Estee Lauder looks like a pewter hue. Not the case when applied! Estee Lauder’s “Chrome Violet” offers a distinct violet hue with pewter undertones which offers a cool tone and an easy color to wear for fall 2013. Love that!

Fall 2013 is all about shades of wine, purple, navy, red, cobalt and neutrals. “Chrome Violet” by Estee Lauder plays well with all of these colors; regardless of their cold or warm undertones. Although “Chrome Violet” looks amazing with silver and pewter colored metals, it does not clash with yellow gold and blends easily with gold-tone jewelry. Perfect!

Estee Lauder’s “Chrome Violet” nail polish applies quickly and very thick. I found I needed to polish each finger quickly or the polish would begin to dry and clump if I ran the brush back over the paint. This was a bit of challenge which resulted in four fingers needing to be redone; it was worth the hassle. “Chrome Violet” nail polish by Estee Lauder only needed one coat of color. The end result is a slightly matte, metallic violet hue which is extremely chip resistant. Love!

I was able to wear “Chrome Violet” nail polish by Estee Lauder for six days before my nails showed growth at the bottom and needed to be repolished. They did not chip at the tips despite some heavy housework!

Estee Lauder nail polish is $20 and can be found online here.

Laura Mecier Weightless Lip Colour matte lipstick review

 in Beauty  tagged fall 2013 / laura mercier / lipstick / reviews by

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Photos: Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” /  Blouse: Piperlime / Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver / Sunglasses: Chanel

Laura Mercier’s new fall 2013 beauty collection, “Dark Spell,” includes a fabulous new collection of lipsticks; “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour.” This amazing new line of lipsticks is offered in three types; sheer, matte and cream.
The new  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” collection offers twelve lip colors which work perfectly with the current beauty and color trends for the fall 2013 season. In addition to blending well with current trends, the collection offers classic appeal which transcends trends. Love that! When Laura Mercier sent me “Myth,” which is one of the matte lip colors from the  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour.” collection, I was thrilled! This is a beautiful, neutral, dark beige hue which works well with fall’s color palette. I especially like how “Myth” compliments apparel in shades of red, orange, burgundy, yellow and brown.
I tested “Myth” by not applying any lip balm in the morning. I went straight to applying “Myth” on my lips. The lipstick was moisturizing and long lasting. “Myth” stayed put and looked smooth all day long! Love it! I am definitely looking forward to adding more colors from Laura Mercier’s new  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” collection to my beauty collection and I highly recommend adding it to yours!
Laura Mercier’s new  “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” lipstick collection can be found online here.

Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour sheer review

 in Beauty  tagged fall 2013 / laura mercier / lipstick / reviews by

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Photos: Wearing: Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Sin” / Earrings: John Hardy / Shirt: Gap

Laura Mercier’s fall 2013 beauty collection “Dark Spell” is nothing short of amazing. There is a large array of colors to choose from for any beauty look or skin tone. The entire collection is also on trend, and hot-off-the-runway for the fall 2013 season. Love that!

One of the fabulous parts of Laura Mercier’s “Dark Spell” collection is the new line of lipsticks! This exciting new lipstick collection, “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” comes in three types of lipstick. The three lipstick types are “Sheer,” “Matte” and “Cream.” Each category includes four fabulous colors to choose from for the fall season.

Laura Mercier sent me “Sin” from the new “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” collection. “Sin” is one of the sheer lipsticks from the collection; which is my favorite type of lipstick! I tend to shy away from crème lipsticks or heavy colors. In the tube, “Sin” appears to be a vampy, deep purple lip color; wherein reality it is the perfect sheer purple for everyday wear. Love it!

I was thrilled when I first wore “Sin” from Laura Mercier’s “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” collection for fall 2013. The lipstick went on smoothly and gave my lips a perfect purple hue without looking heavy or vampy. I also found the lipstick moisturized my lips; eliminating the need for lip balm during the day. This lipstick is not sinful as the name of the color suggests, it is Heaven sent!

Laura Mercier’s new “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” is my new favorite lipstick! I cannot wait to try out other colors from the collection. Since the sheer lipstick is light and not too heavy, it is also perfect for wearing right now as a transitional lip color as we move from summer into fall. The sheer nature of the lipstick also makes it easy to wear during the day and at the office.

The new “Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour” by Laura Mercier is priced at $24 and can be found online here.

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