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The Black Polish Trend
I wouldn’t be a true polish fanatic if I didn’t pay homage to the biggest trend to hit the polish world since Uma Thurman donned Chanel Vamp in Pulp Fiction. Chanel’s introduction of Black Satin caused a frenzy like I have never seen. The insane eBay prices, the story about Sarah Michelle Gellar stealing one from a party, the waiting lists at Chanel counters for a re-release, it’s madness. Pure madness. And with the release of Chanel’s new black for spring, Noir Ceramic, the craze continues.
(l-to-r) Misa Stiletto, Milani Black Cherry, Zoya Yasmeen, OPI Lincoln Park At Midnight, OPI Black Tie Optional (DC’d)
(l-to-r) Revlon Dark Pleasures Talk Dirty, Creative NFS, Creative Blue Blood (DC’d), Misa Blueberry Glaze, China Glaze Up All Night, Revlon Dark Pleasures Midnight Affair
(l-to-r) OPI Espresso Your Style, Orly Talk Dirty, Creative Fedora, Sinful Colors Black on Black, Zoya Raven, Orly Goth, Misa Wishing On A StarLippmann
At DramaQueenie’s request I swatched some of my other Lippmann polishes. Of the four, Nefertiti is the only color that I consider truly unique. That being said, they all have a great depth of color and offer 2 coat coverage. The application is flawless. It flows from the brush so well that I hardly need to think about what I’m doing.
Black Coffee is just a bit lighter than my bottle of Misa Chocolate Icing and a bit more bronze. Chocolate Icing is supposed to be a dupe for Lippmann Brown Eyed Girl. I would say they’re different enough to own both Brown Eyed Girl and Black Coffee but I would probably say that to justify the purchase regardless.
Nefertiti is an understated gold. It’s more matte with micro sparkles that only come out in the light. It’s a way of doing gold without doing GOLD. For comparison sake, I would say that OPI I Get A Kick Out of Gold is more champagne.
Love For Sale is my least favorite of the group. It’s pretty but not something I would recommend. There are so many interesting shades from Lippmann that if you need a purpley wine shade, save your money and get a less expensive brand. Possibly something like OPI Don’t Wine… Yukon Do It! or China Glaze Drama Queen.
Makin’ Whoopee is a color I received as a bonus in mini size. I wasn’t expecting it which makes it all the more fun. It’s not a color I would have picked but I’m glad I have it. It leaves a very glassy finish, even without a topcoat and has an amazing glow about it. I’ve been racking my brain and can’t come up with a comparison for it. Feel free to make suggestions for twins to this and any of the colors.
Finally, a bottle pic. If only I had 6 fingers to swatch them all on one hand.
You can purchase Lippmann products directly from their website, at fine department stores (e.g. Nordstrom & Neiman Marcus), Bath & Body Works Flagship stores and online from the B&BW website.
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