Nail Polish

Dolce & Gabbana Lilac nail polish review

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Photo: Nail Polish c/o Dolce Gabbana “Lilac” / Photo taken in overcast weather. Two coats of Dolce Gabbana “Lilac” nail polish and one base coat, no top coat. 2014©

Dolce Gabbana’s “Lilac” nail polish is a beautiful deep lavender hue which first came out in summer 2012 as part of Dolce Gabbana’s “Bouquet Collection.” I originally purchased the “Mint” nail polish from the “Bouquet Collection” but have been eyeing the “Lilac” color ever since; and now I am excited to test it out!

“Lilac” by Dolce Gabbana is a beautiful color which, despite having been introduced back in 2012, is perfect for spring/summer 2014. Spring 2014 is all about vivid colors and saturated pastels. “Lilac” fits perfectly into both color categories and blends well with both color palettes making it an easy color to wear everyday during the upcoming warm weather season. With “Radiant Orchid” being the color of the year, shades of pink and purple are perfect hues to integrate into anyone’s spring/summer 2014 wardrobe since they all play well together and blend into other colors from the season which include shades of blue, yellow and green. 

I tested out Dolce Gabbana’s “Lilac” by wearing it on my trip to New York Fashion Week. I wore “Lilac” with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish was very long lasting and took me through my trip without chipping! Love that!

As with other nail polishes from Dolce Gabbana’s “Bouquet Collection,” “Lilac” is matte and offers an understated nail polish look. There is even a slight sparkling undertone to the nail polish. Love it!

Dolce Gabbana’s “Lilac” nail polish is priced at $24 and can be found online here and here.

Dolce & Gabbana Fuchsia nail polish review

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Photo: Nail Polish c/o Dolce Gabbana “Fuchsia” / two coats of color, one base coat, no top coat. Photo taken in overcast weather.

Dolce Gabbana’s 1960’s and Sicilian influenced spring 2014 collection offered bright colors, mixed prints and bold accessories. To blend into the collection’s theme, Dolce Gabbana’s beauty collection has been designed to match with warm hues and classic tones. “Fuchsia” from Dolce Gabbana is a playful, orange-pink nail polish hue which works perfectly with the designing duo’s spring/summer 2014 color palette from the runway while offering a bright yet classic hue which is easy to wear on a daily basis. 

Dolce Gabbaba “Fuchsia” nail polish is a beautiful, slightly sheer nail polish hue with tinges of pink and orange blended together. The polish offers dimension and looks bright pink outside and inside; at night, the polish appears to be a medium, soft orange. The soft sparkle sheen within the nail polish offers dimension and a playful attitude. Love that!

I tested Dolce Gabbana’s “Fuchsia” nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color; no top coat. The nail polish application is more sheer than a tranditional cream polish, thus leaving three of my fingers needing a third coat of polish. The end result is a beautiful, multi-dimentional color which changes from pink to orange in varying light sources. I also love how the light catches the subtle sparkles within the nail polish. As with all of Dolce Gabbana’s nail polish colors, “Fuchsia” is long-lasting. The nail polish lasted a full seven days before one small chip appeared. The edges showed slight wear at six days. Love it!

I am looking forward to wearing Dolce Gabbana’s “Fuchsia” nail polish as the weather warms up this season. The color will look amazing with the season’s pinks, yellows and blues. 

Dolce Gabbana’s “Fuchsia” nail polish is priced at $24 and can be found online here or here.

Mineral Fusion Blushing Crystal nail polish review

 in Beauty / Eco Chic / Nail Polish  tagged classic style / mineral fusion / natural beauty products / pink / reviews / spring 2014 by

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Shown in photo: Nail polish: c/o Mineral Fusion “Blushing Crystal” / two coats of color, one base coat. Photo taken in foggy weather.

Mineral Fusion has a beautiful, classic nail polish hue named “Blushing Crystal.” This pretty, sweet pink hue is a nice color for the spring season; especially since pastels are an important color palette for the season! “Blushing Crystal” by Mineral Fusion is also an easy color to wear for spring since it blends well with any color combination whether bright, neon or pastel. Love that!

I tested out Mineral Fusion’s “Blushing Crystal” with two coats of color and one base coat; no top coat. The polish lasted eight days without chipping! I love this nail polish since it is a classic, easy color to wear plus it is long-wearing which is perfect for my busy lifestyle.

Mineral Fusion nail polish is priced at $7.99. It can be found at Whole Foods Market and online here.

Nail polish colors I love from Mineral Fusion: