Lancome Indigo Paris Nail Polish Makes Me Blue
Wed, 07/15/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Nails

Today procrastination hit me like Naomi Campbell’s cell phone! Instead of looking for a new freelance writing job, I painted my nails with Les Vernis nail polish in Indigo Paris ($18).
It’s a hypnotic shade (seriously, I can’t stop staring at my fingers) from Lancome’s Declaring Indigo Fall 2009 collection.
My fingertips look like I dipped ‘em in dark blue calligraphy ink, and all I used were two thin coats (enough for opaque coverage).

I wish it were cheaper (le sigh)…
Ooh! This is the color I want my fantasty 1979 El Camino painted in (to ghost ride my whip, ya’ll!).
Have you ever worn a blue nail polish before? I wasn’t sure I’d like it, but I’m glad I gave it a try.
Early to bed
Come hell or high water, my cookies are hitting the hay (”haaaaay!”) early tonight. This staying up till 2 to watch True Blood is fun, but it renders me totally useless the next day.
What’s on your agenda tonight? Got any plans? I’m a little excited about going to bed early… Is that sad?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen



1. Michelle (Lipstick Rules) said, on July 15th, 2009:
OMG – that is the coolest shade ever! I can’t wait for this collection. Will have to start saving money now.
Michelle (Lipstick Rules)’s last blog post… QOTD: How much time do you spend blogging and reading other blogs?
2. Rani said, on July 15th, 2009:
Love the color..looks fab on you!!
As for sleeping early..I’m a night owl, so if I can actually get myself in bed before 1am..it will be cause for celebration..hope you hit the zzz’s early!!
3. Kate & Zena said, on July 15th, 2009:
The little bear is so cute. I love wearing blue nail polish!
4. Paris B said, on July 15th, 2009:
I love the Lancome Indigo Paris colour! I played with it once and have been in love with it since… but I do agree its a little pricey
Paris B’s last blog post… Review: Vichy Normaderm Refine Total Pore Resurfacing Essence
5. Marmar said, on July 15th, 2009:
I’m sick to my stomach… I have a 2nd job interview tomorrow at noon.. so nerved up!
And omigosh I love, love that nail polish. I never thought I’d actually dig blue but it was love at first sight when I snagged OPI for Target’s electric blue back in Feb. I absolutely have to grab this one.
Marmar’s last blog post… all about lips
6. Patti said, on July 15th, 2009:
OOoh another cool post! Another thing to add to my ever expanding list!
7. Marisol said, on July 15th, 2009:
I want it. That is so mine!
I have two blue NP’s both from Chanel – Blue Satin & Azur.
Marisol’s last blog post… Kindle me this…
8. tricia c said, on July 15th, 2009:
Where did u get that bear from..I must get one..its looks like my tokidoki bear…
9. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Tricia C,
It’s a limited edition Be@rbrick designed by Lancome’s artistic designer Aaron de May for Lancome’s Declaring Indigo collection.
10. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Marisol,
Love both of those shades, especially on toes. Have you seen the looks for this collection? I’m going to see if I can pull this one off: Declaring Indigo Look.
11. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Patti,
Yay! I hope you try this shade. It’s even prettier in real life.
12. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Marmar,
Good luck with your interview tomorrow. Are you ready?
13. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Paris B.,
I know, boo hoo. I wish it cost half as much!
14. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Kate & Zena,
Me too! I love it on my toes, especially.
15. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Rani,
Thanks! Do you think you might give it a go?
If left to my own devices I’d be a night owl, too. Darn having to get up for work early!
16. Karen said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Michelle,
I know! The eye quads look SOO good!
17. tricia c said, on July 15th, 2009:
Being that its limited edition is it for sale
18. Maggie said, on July 15th, 2009:
WOW! It looks so pretty. Too bad they’re so expensive.
Maggie’s last blog post… It’s all just a Jumble of Things…
19. Julie Marie said, on July 15th, 2009:
ooh I love the color–so pretty! And the bear is soo adorable too!
Julie Marie’s last blog post… Top 5: New makeup products I’m lusting for the momen
20. Jeanne said, on July 15th, 2009:
Yaaay! This arrived in my mail today — so excited! I’m holding off on painting my nails with it yet, though — I have a big huge work event next week, and I’m painting my nails for it on Tuesday. Sigh! But I’ll have this to come home to. Gorgeous!
As for my Wednesday night agenda — So You Think You Can Dance, baby!
Jeanne’s last blog post… Things I’m loving this summer
21. Meghan said, on July 15th, 2009:
I love deep dark navy blue, I’m still on the quest for the perfect bright navy blue, a dupe for a wet n’ wild shade I once had … I might have to check this np out!
I think our wednesday night agendas are similar, I definitely want to get to bed early, in fact, why am I still awake?!
Meghan’s last blog post… Nail Polish, blues and greens
22. Marmar said, on July 15th, 2009:
Hi Karen!
I’m about as ready as I can possibly be.
I plan to hit the sack early tonight and wake up bright and rested with plenty of time to prep myself. 30 minutes for make-up and hair isn’t enough for a big day!
Marmar’s last blog post… all about lips
23. Ann said, on July 15th, 2009:
your nails looks so perfectly manicured!!
24. Imani said, on July 15th, 2009:
Karen,
I love your blog, and i must say that color is divine. Will you be trying out their whole fall collection?
I couldn’t help but comment once i saw you watched True Blood.lol. It’s my bad habit too.
best wishes!
imani
25. jennifer said, on July 15th, 2009:
that is so pretty i just might have to shell out the money..lol..i LOVE blue nail polish but i don’t have anything like that shade in my collection
26. jessica said, on July 15th, 2009:
that shade is amazing! ps- i loove all your pics with the “haaay!” blurb. they crack me up to no end. g’luck with finding another freelance gig!
27. Hyzenthlay said, on July 15th, 2009:
Ah, shoot. I am LOVING this color on your nails. Is the bear for sale too?
28. heyhey said, on July 15th, 2009:
Oooh, I still have a half used bottle of a similar shade from good old cheap ass Wet-and-Wild. It’s so old, but hasn’t “gone bad” yet. Looks exactly the same, and coats pretty well for the price. Hmm might go blue tomorrow.
My agenda is trying to find a good deal on a hotel in San Francisco (Heeeey!) for a list-minute getaway. Suggestions, ANYONE?
29. Dana said, on July 16th, 2009:
OMG, you made me laugh soooooo hard with the Naomi cell phone analogy. Seriously love the polish on you too
30. Vonvon said, on July 16th, 2009:
Ooohhhh……I like THIS blue nail polish but then wearing nail polish is not so practical for me…gonna pass on all nail polishes actually…;)
Vonvon’s last blog post… Review: Kiehl’s Ultimate White Surface Brightening Exfoliator
31. Rachel said, on July 16th, 2009:
I think I’m in love.
32. Vampy Varnish said, on July 16th, 2009:
I honestly cannot understand why I don’t own this yet to be honest! It’s amazing!
Vampy Varnish’s last blog post… Nail Bliss Drama Queen Nails
33. Redhead said, on July 16th, 2009:
WHOA!! Talk about a 1-2 punch – that is THE richest shade ever!!
It’s definitely not sad to be excited about going to bed early, Karen. If you feel like catching up on your True Blood another time and not feeling like a piece of meat with two eyeballs the next day, be my guest.
Some family friends came over yesterday to jam with my dad. Their son is THE best mandolin player I’ve ever met. He’s super cute too
He’s more like an older bro to me, though, since we’re seven years apart and this family is like our second family – Ohana! They ended up treating us to a big German meal at my favorite cafe. It was the best thing to happen so far this summer!
34. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Redhead,
What’s German food like? I don’t think I’ve ever had it before. I’m an adventurous eater… tell me what to order when I finally find a restaurant!
35. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Vampy Varnish,
Yah, it’s a pretty fierce blue. I think it would look great on you.
36. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Rachel,
I know, right?
37. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Vonvon,
How about on the toes? Might be a little bit more wearable on your toenails.
38. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Dana,
Thank you! Do you think you might try it?
39. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Heyhey,
I live here so I don’t really know of any hotels… have you checked Yelp.com? There’s a lot of hotel reviews on that site.
40. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Hyzenthlay,
I’m checking right now. Will let you know in a few!
41. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Jessica,
Thanks! I hope you have a great Thursday.
42. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Jennifer,
It’s definitely a splurge, but at least you don’t have to use a lot to get full coverage. I think that makes up for price.
43. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Imani,
I’m going to review a few items and hopefully do swatches of the collection if I have time.
Yay, another True Blood fan. Have you read the books?
44. gio said, on July 16th, 2009:
I love that color, it’s gorgeous!
gio’s last blog post… QOTW: How long does it take you to do your makeup?
45. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Ann,
Thank you! I am having a good nail week, LOL. Surprisingly, nothing has peeled or chipped (yet).
46. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Marmar,
Good luck today! I hope you get the gig!
47. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Meghan,
Hope you got a good night’s sleep… I’m glad I went to bed early. I finally feel like all the cylinders are firing.
48. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Jeanne,
Gah! I forgot to Tivo it last night! Was it good?!
49. Jules said, on July 16th, 2009:
What a stunning colour! Is there any dupes of this sort of colour and finish? x
Jules’s last blog post… kittycat pillooow!
50. JULIE said, on July 16th, 2009:
I LOOOOVE THAT COLOR. I AM A HUGE FAN OF BLUE NAIL POLISH AND THAT IS THE PERFECT BLUE. WHY OH WHY MUST IT BE SOOO EXPENSIVE?
51. jane said, on July 16th, 2009:
oh my gosh!
ahh1
that color is sooo gorgeous
i’ve really been wanting to try a dark blue polish.. now you got me lusting after it
52. tanya said, on July 16th, 2009:
love this color
53. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Jane,
I know! It’s even more beautiful in person.
54. Lehea said, on July 16th, 2009:
OMG why did you post this?! I luuuurve that shade of blue. If anyone can find a cheaper brand that has a similar color, please let us know.
55. Anne said, on July 16th, 2009:
I want that!
Anne’s last blog post… Motivation
56. Karen said, on July 16th, 2009:
Hi Anne,
It’s awesome!
57. Caitlyn said, on July 16th, 2009:
<3the fact you wish for an El Camino. I thought I was the only one who thought a truck-car was nifty.
58. Erin said, on July 17th, 2009:
This is gorgeous! I wear blue polish a lot, I love it. Are your pics of this very true to the real color??
59. angie said, on July 20th, 2009:
wow!!!! luv the color sssoooo cool it looks awesome in u!
angie’s last blog post… The Best and Worst of Cougar Style