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Laura Mercier Bare Rose nail polish for summer 2013 review

One of the biggest trends in nail polish for the summer 2013 season, and moving into the fall 2013 season, is the nude nail. Laura Mercier’s new summer 2013 nail polish hue, “Bare Rose,” fits perfectly into the nude nail trend this season while offering a splash of sweet color.

The nude nail look this season is a bare hue with a slight splash of color. Instead of traditional beige, summer 2013 is bringing us nude nail polish hues which offer pink or coffee colors infused into the polish. “Bare Rose” by Laura Mercier is the perfect pinkish-nude hue for the summer of 2013 as it offers the on-trend color as well as high quality saturation.

I tested out Laura Mercier’s “Bare Rose” nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color. The polish went on smooth without streaking; a huge feat when it comes to pale polishes! As with all of Laura Mercier’s nail polishes, “Bare Rose” is long-lasting and does not chip easily. The polish lasted a full week without chipping. Love that!

“Bare Rose” by Laura Mercier is a sophisticated nude pink which acts as the perfect background for summer 2013’s bright color palette and colorful prints. Laura Mercier’s “Bare Rose” nail polish for summer 2013 is also easy to wear with both daytime and evening attire.

Laura Mercier “Bare Rose” nail polish is limited edition and priced at $18. “Bare Rose” by Laura Mercier can be found online here.

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Photo: “Bare Rose” c/o Laura Mercier photographed in the shade.

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Photo: “Bare Rose” c/o Laura Mercier photographed in direct sunlight.

Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Dolce & Gabbana The One For Men Sport after shave review

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Photo: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “The One For Men Sport” after shave lotion. 2013©

Dolce & Gabbana “The One For Men Sport” is one of the most sought-after men’s fragrances on the market. This smooth, woody scent provides a medium strength fragrance experience for men which women enjoy too! 

The overall fragrance experience from Dolce & Gabbana’s “The One For Men Sport” after shave offers a warm, woody scent which works well in both warm and cool weather. Dolce & Gabbana “The One For Men Sport” after shave offers fragrance notes of water, rosemary, cardamom, Sequoia forest accord, patchouli and musk. Love!

Rob tested out Dolce & Gabbana “The One For Men Sport” after shave and found the lotion to be soothing after shaving with an electric razor. The scent lasted all day and Rob did not feel he needed to add cologne for more fragrance.
Rob gives Dolce & Gabbana “The One For Men Sport” after shave five out of five stars!

Dolce & Gabbana “The One For Men Sport” after shave can be found online here.

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Review by Rob, write-up by Cathy


Dolce & Gabbana Shocking nail polish for summer 2013 review

Designing duo Dolce & Gabbana have a new, fabulous nail polish color for summer 2013; “Shocking.” This bright, dark pink hue offers the perfect pink answer to summer’s bright nail polish trend while satisfying the need for pink or red nails.

“Shocking” by Dolce & Gabbana blends well with summer 2013’s bright color palette and adds a little pop of color to neutral ensembles. The dark, bright pink acts as a colorful neutral making it an easy-to-wear hue for the summer 2013 season. Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” lasted for seven days before starting to wear off at the tips. I tested the nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color; no top coat.

Here is a photo of Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” nail polish in direct sunlight.

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This photo shows Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” nail polish for summer 2013 in the shade.

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Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking” nail polish is priced at $20 and can be found online here.

Photos: “Shocking” nail polish c/o Dolce & Gabbana for summer 2013. One base coat, two coats of colors.

Photo credit: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©