I Spy Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Midnight
Thu, 08/6/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Nails, Product Reviews
Watch yo’ back, Jason Bourne. If I were a super spy, I’d totally keep a bottle of Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer ($20) with me to wield against my adversaries. The sleek bottle (lovin’ the embossed gold cap) doubles as a combination camera/GPS locator/flame thrower/Sonicare toothbrush!
With flash
Just kidding. 
But before I painted my nails with it last Sunday, I actually checked to see if my bottle of shimmery dark purple Midnight had any gadgets embedded on the D.L.
Without flash
Comparable to Chanel and Dior
I think Midnight’s a regal, all eyes-on-you kinda color — a rich, shimmery purple that looks like royalty on fingertips and toes.
Like the third bowl of porridge in The Story of the Three Bears, the thickness is juuust right (not too thick or too thin), and the brilliant shine and opaque coverage (I’ve been using two coats) remind me of something Chanel or Dior would whip up.
Seems durable
As for durability, so far, so good. I’ve been wearing Midnight on top of Essie First Base Coat since Sunday and have yet to see any major chippage.
Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Midnight
Price: $20
Use: A shimmery deep purple polish that’s a little on the expensive side
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B+
You might like Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Midnight if …
- you like Chanel and Dior nail polishes;
- you’re looking for a regal dark purple; and/or
- you’re in the mood to splurge.
Midnight’s one of 11 Dolce & Gabbana nail polish shades currently available online at Saks.
It’s expensive, for sure, but stands up pretty well compared to other polishes in the same price range.
So You Think You Can Dance?
Are there any other So You Think You Can Dance? fans out there who caught last night’s episode??
I had to giggle when Evan got his N-A-S-T-Y on in the Janet Jackson routine.
That boy’s cute, but he’s so far from nasty it ain’t even funny. He tried, though, bless his heart.
Who’s your pick to win it all? I’m pulling for Brandon and Jeanine!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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1. Brianna said, on August 6th, 2009:
I am rooting for Brandon and Jeanine to. Anyone but Evan really ha ha!
I miss Ade!
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2. Marina said, on August 6th, 2009:
not bad, but I like “Soft” from Fall collection more.
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3. Maggie said, on August 6th, 2009:
I’m pulling for Brandon and Jeanine. I really wanted Janette to win though.
4. Jennifer said, on August 6th, 2009:
I want Kayla or Brandon to win. I really loved Janette, I was so sad when she left.
5. Hyzenthlay said, on August 6th, 2009:
Brandon! If not Brandon, then Jeanine (she blew me away with her solo last night), then Kayla, and I’ll be pretty mad if Evan wins. I seriously don’t understand his fan base . . . he’s a sweetie and all, but he can only do his style well. The other three definitely outdanced him last night, for sure!
6. Marce said, on August 6th, 2009:
Pretty! I’d like one and an eyeshadow in the same colour, please!
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7. Kate & Zena said, on August 6th, 2009:
You know what would make a great outfit? A black pencil skirt, white blouse, a black belt, that nail polish, a pink lip with eyeliner on the top lash line, and those lust worthy Anthropologie shoes that you featured yesterday. That would be a drop dead gorgeous outfit.
Or, you could replace the nail polish Parlez-vous OPI? That’d be drop dead gorgeous also.
8. Diana Kim said, on August 6th, 2009:
ooo lala! i love that color!
9. Rosie said, on August 6th, 2009:
Looove that purple, but I dont know. Am I the only one who hates the square bottles? chanel, D&G, lancome, great colors but I have a very hard time holding the square tops!
10. Glosslizard said, on August 6th, 2009:
Ooh! For once I’m up on the TV happenings! I vote Brandon and Jeanine, I loooooved the pasa doble a la Matrix!
11. Tavia said, on August 6th, 2009:
Love the color, but I usually use nail polishes from Peggy Sage.
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12. gio said, on August 7th, 2009:
That color is very pretty!
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13. Michelle said, on August 7th, 2009:
That is a gorgeous shade! I like the square bottle — it has a sophisticated look to it. I might have to find a look-alike by OPI (cheaper)
14. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Michelle,
I like the square bottle, too. These are also unusually tall — I think they’d look really pretty lined up on a dresser.
15. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Gio,
I love it!
16. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Tavia,
That’s a brand that’s new to me. What is it about their polishes that you like?
17. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Glosslizard,
I LOVED that routine and the music! Have you heard the Matrix Revolutions soundtrack? It’s really good to work out to!
18. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Rosie,
Oh, good news — the square part lifts off! Tucked away inside is a round, black regular old nail polish cap (much like Chanel’s). It’s easy to hold and use.
19. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Diana Kim,
It’s gorgeous, huh? Do you think you might give it a go?
20. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Kate & Zena,
That would be so hot! I wish I had some place to where that to!
21. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Marce,
Oooh, totally!
22. Karen said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hi Hyzenthlay,
Did you catch the show last night? I was kind of p.o.’d about Kayla getting fourth place!
I’m happy Jeanine won, though!
23. Kate & Zena said, on August 7th, 2009:
Hm, I imagine a dinner with El Hub would be a good reason. I doesn’t have to be anywhere really expensive but a cafe with wine and dinner would be a good reason.
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