I might be a Chanel Le Vernis addict, but there is no denying how attracted I am to Deborah Lippmann's glitter nail polishes. Mermaid's Dream, a seafoam green with blue and gold shimmer which debuted in the Spring of 2012, was so popular that DL decided to create a complete mermaid collection. Though none of these Summer 2013 shades swept me off my feet the way Mermaid's Dream did, I still love and recommend two of the four shades released. Click to see more of the newly released Mermaids I chose to splurge for!
The Beauty Event at Neiman Marcus is currently going on, and Deborah Lippmann is offering a full sized Candy Shop nail lacquer (worth $18) as a complimentary gift with any $48 DL purchase. Naturally, I jumped for joy and ordered her two Spring/Resort polishes, shown above - outdoors with flash, along with one of her base coats. I posted an Instagram photo [see HERE] as a sneak peek to this post, and I received quite a few questions, so I'll respond to those today.
I mentioned my favorite nail basics in my nail polish collection video before, but I took the video down, so I figured it was high time to break down for you my favorite top coats. Most recently, I have been using Chanel's Laque Brilliante Extrème due to Sabrina's recommendation, and it is one of the best top coats I have ever used. Is it worth the $25 price tag? Find out after the jump!
I posted a video review of Deborah Lippman nail polishes yesterday, which you can view here if you would like to hear the individual breakdown of my thoughts on each shade. Today, I have decided to post just the photos of the nail wheels [from Sally's Beauty Supply] that I used in the video review and allow the swatches to speak for themselves. Let's start with the bases, top coats, and neutral shades.
We're supposed to save the best for last, right? Allow me to present the brights and glitters!
And as I stated in the video, please excuse this mutilated wheel. I blame my clumsy fingers!
Even though some DL polishes may be too sheer for your liking, they always wear so well on my nails! I rarely ever see chipping, just normal tip wear, and the formula spreads out so easily - like soft butter. I still believe Chanel is the queen of setting nail color trends but DL's quality is, thus far, unbeatable. Chanel nail polish are just over $25 with tax now but DL polishes barely top the $20 mark and instead of the coveted double Cs, you get a stunning sculpture of a glass bottle with an adorable yet practical top. The top of the brush is small but conforms well to the curve of the fingers, no slipping or sliding here. DL apparently tested hundreds of those little black caps on professional nail artists and I can see the care that went into the style and practicality of the packaging.
I know a lot of you are hesitant to spend so much on a single polish so I hope these nail wheels and my video review help you select one that you will find worthy of your hard-earned money! I hope to eventually review each of these polishes individually. I do have some photos of Stairway to Heaven that I would have included but I'll save that for a Nail of the Day post.
If you have a hard time removing glitter nail polishes, don't use a base! It will only make the removal process harder. Instead, apply the glitter polish to the bare nail and remove with pure acetone on a cotton ball. Soak the ball and press it against the nail for ten seconds, then wipe and remove as you normally would.
I purchase all my DL polishes from Nordstrom but you can find them at any premiere retailer as well as on Zappos.com! If you live in Canada, check out www.flatironexperts.com.
I figured it was due time for this review since I wear Deborah Lippmann nail polishes so often. I was hooked earlier this year and I look forward to every release. I still think Chanel is the queen of setting nail color trends but DL's quality is, thus far, unbeatable. The top of the brush is small but easy to hold and conforms well to the curve of the fingers. DL apparently tested hundreds of those little black caps on professional nail artists and I can see the care that went into the style and practicality of the packaging. I know a lot of you are hesitant to spend so much on a single polish so I hope the nail wheels and my input help you select one that you will find worthy of your hard-earned money!
My favorite DL nail polishes:
I Dreamed You, Daytripper, Happy Birthday
My lease favorite DL polishes:
P.Y.T, Lady Sings the Blues
*I will be posting photos of the nail wheels tomorrow :)
Make-up Worn:
Chanel MatLumiere in 40
Cargo Blu_ray Powder in 30
Shu Uemura Eyebrow Pencil in Stone Grey
Lancome Artliner in Noir
Edward Bess Eyeshadow in Dusk
MAC Technakohl in Graphblack
Faux False Eyelashes in Roxy
D&G The Blush in Provocative
Edward Bess Deep Shine Gloss in First Kiss
