Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer {Wonderland & Bonheur}

Dior has released a new formula of nail polish, Gel Shine & Long Wear Lacquer.  There is a variety of shades, some new and some old.  This formula is supposed to provide a glass like shine with extended wear.  The brush is also a but smaller then the original polish brush.  I tested these for about a week or so and I was pretty impressed.  I have had a gel manicure from the salon and to be honest after a week my nails were chipping.  But, these polishes hardly chipped and I had them on for about 7 days.  For an at home manicure I was so excited.  I used two coats plus a base coat and top coat.  These are so opaque that you could get away with one coat but, I personally like two.  Over all I am pretty happy with the formula and shades.  I totally want to pick more up. 

   

Have you tried any of the Dior nail polishes ??

Love,
City Styles 

Spring Nail Picks !

Spring is upon us and I thought I'd share my spring nail picks with you guys!  I love a great pastel nail during this time of year so I picked my favorite and prettiest pastels I own.  

First up is Tom Ford Sugar Dune.  This came out in his spring collection and is easily my favorite nude.  It is so gorge!  Next is Dior Bouquet which is a beautiful coral.  My favoritest (oh yes I know not a word) is YSL Rose Scabiosa.  It is a beautiful rosy purple color and looks great on the fingers or toes.  Jo-Mina is such an amazing purple shade that is like bam in your face.  My most recent pick up is Blue Orchid from Deborah Lippmann.  She just came out with new spring shades and this light blue was calling my name.  And lastly is this mint green from Butter London.  I like to apply two coats and if necessary a third.  These all last at least three or four days with minimal chipping.

What are your favorite spring shades ??

Love,
City Styles 

Chanel Tapage 605 & Charivari 603 Le Vernis {Spring 2014}

This Spring Chanel has come out with two gorgeous new nail colors, 605 Tapage and 603 Charivari.  And I jumped on the chance of owning them.  They are both creamy, opaque colors that need at max two coats.  I really love how creamy and bright Tapage is.  It has more of a white undertone than Charivari.  Charivari is a more muted purple with a grey undertone.  They both are very unique to my collection.   

Illamasqua Lament - Chanel Tapage - Guerlain Champs Elysees - Chanel Rouge Rubis - Chanel Dragon 

Illamasqua Lament - Chanel Tapage - Guerlain Champs Elysees - Chanel Rouge Rubis - Chanel Dragon 

Illamasqua Jo'mina - Dolce&Gabana Amethyst - Chanel Charivari - Marc Jacobs Secret Love - Chanel Taboo

Illamasqua Jo'mina - Dolce&Gabana Amethyst - Chanel Charivari - Marc Jacobs Secret Love - Chanel Taboo

 Overall I would say both are very pretty, but I have a feeling Tapage might be my go to spring shade.  Charivari is nice, but more of a fall, wintery shade.  If you feel the need to get either I would go for Tapage.  It is opaque in one coat, but you can use two and it is just so attractive on the nails.  The both can be found at Macy's, Chanel, Nordstrom, Neimans, and Bloomingdale's.

What shade would you pick up from the collection ??

Love, 

City Styles