Besides its top-shelf pigmentation and oodles of micro-glitter, Dolce & Gabbana’s Nail Lacquer in Platinum ($20) has a nice surprise that makes it stand out from all the other gray polishes showing up at department store counters this spring (see Estee Lauder Wild Violets and Dior Montaigne).
The sole nail color in the new Secret Garden Collection might look like your typical shimmery silver polish in the bottle, but on my nails Platinum subtly flashes from silver to gray to green to taupe depending on the light. Very cool!
I haven’t yet tested Platinum for durability since the bottle just came in, but if it’s anything like the Dolce & Gabbana polishes from the last few seasons it should resist chipping with a good base coat.
I applied two coats of Dolce & Gabbana Nail Polish in Midnight on my toes before leaving for a trip last fall (it’s one of my “good luck” nail polishes; do you have any of those?), and being the lazy @ss that I am, I didn’t paint my nails again for a good three weeks after. By the end of the third week, my polish showed a few chips, but the color was almost as vibrant as the first day I put it on.
CAT LADY BONUS: Platinum looks particularly stunning against a backdrop of tabby fur. 🙂
PRICE: $20
AVAILABILITY: Coming soon to Dolce & Gabbana counters at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and saksfifthavenue.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+/A-
For more on the Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Collection, check out…
- Swatch Me I’m Falling for Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden
- Visitors Are Welcome in the Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Today
- It’s No Secret: I’m Looking Forward to the Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Collection This Spring
When Tuesdays Attack!
Didn’t today totally feel like a Monday? Yeesh!
Kinda random, but I’ve been going through a Kate Spade phase and did some shopping last weekend for spring accessories. I was hunting for a cute clutch/pouch that’s small enough to throw into a bigger bag but cute enough to stand on its own. I think I may have found it in the Kate Spade Daycation Large Cosmetic Purse ($75).
I like that it’s roomy enough to hold a phone, cards, chump change, makeup and my camera with room to spare. All that, and the print’s cute too!
Apparently, a lot of women have been feeling this purse because it appears to be sold out of stock online. If you’re interested in it, you might call the stores in your area to see if they they’ll ship. Here’s a listing of store locations and phone numbers, just in case.
Now on to more pressing things, like dinner! What’s on the menu for tonight? I’m craving pasta…
Hope you had a lovely Tuesday 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Jeannine says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:20 pmIt looks like shades of gray (and silver, and gunmetal) seem to be the rage for the season’s nail polishes!
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Karen says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:43 pmOh, I know! Gray is the big thing for spring. 🙂
House Of Photo Props says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:22 pmlovely,must have!!
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Karen says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:43 pmDo you think you might pick this up? 🙂
NeutraKris says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:29 pmLoving that polish!
Karen says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:40 pmYay! 🙂 Glad you like it!
dani@callitbeauty says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:36 pmoooh, platinum looks absolutely gorgeous!
and what a cute cosmetics purse! i really love the print.
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Karen says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:38 pmHi Dani,
It’s a really beautiful color, isn’t it?
How was your Tuesday? Good, I hope. 🙂
Chris25 says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:41 pmReally pretty! I remember I once bought a Sally Hansen n/p that looked similar, but I think it had more silver tones.
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Karen says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:45 pmSally Hansen is one of my drugstore faves. 🙂
Have you ever tried the Sonia Kashuk polishes? They’re pretty good too!
Chris25 says
January 19th, 2011 at 6:41 amI need to get my rear end to Target! Her line is on my wishlist, 🙂
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:20 amHer nail polishes are GREAT for drugstore. So easy to use, and the colors are interesting!
Stef says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:44 pmBeautiful! Isn’t fun to match your polish to your pet? 🙂
Karen says
January 18th, 2011 at 7:45 pmIt is!
Now I need to get kitties of every color of the rainbow, heh. 🙂
Stef says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:30 amSpeaking of which, what’s going on with the box o’ kittens El Hub’s co worker found? Any lined up as a potential new addition?
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:47 amFor now it looks like Tabs will remain king of the condo. We’re thinking an older rescue would be a better fit — maybe a one or two year old? It’s really important that Tabs not feel threatened, since he’s been our only for so long, you know? I’m thinking adopting an older kitty would give us a better idea of the cat’s personality, since you never know with very young kittens.
Heidi says
January 18th, 2011 at 8:30 pmThat polish is gorgeous! And it’s definitely fun to have kitty fur as a great backdrop for polish colors. Having a black and white kitty, there’s nothing she doesn’t “go” with. Wouldn’t want to have the cat and the nails clashing now, would we?
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:26 amNo we wouldn’t!
I think it’s awesome that Missy goes with everything. 🙂 What a versatile kitty!
Christy says
January 18th, 2011 at 8:41 pmLooks lovely, I want! I’ll have to see if I can find it here in Canada. I hope I’ll find it 🙂
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:27 amHi Christy,
I’d call Saks and ask them if they ship out to Canada!
Rae says
January 18th, 2011 at 10:08 pmOoh! The polish is cute, but that Kate Spade bag steals the show. The print is adorbs!
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:27 amIsn’t it fun! It feels very resort. 🙂
gio says
January 19th, 2011 at 12:08 amThat polish is lovely! 🙂
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:24 amI love it too!
Olga says
January 19th, 2011 at 12:44 amNail polish looks great and Tabs is an amazing model 🙂
xoxo Olga
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:24 amHe sure knows how to work the camera, ;)!
Jen says
January 19th, 2011 at 1:05 amHot damn, I need that color. But we don’t have a Saks here, boo! D:
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:24 amYou can order it online! It’s not available yet but it should be on there soon: Dolce & Gabbana Intense Nail Lacquer on SaksFifthAvenue.com
Jen says
January 19th, 2011 at 3:17 pmThanks! Good to know.
Alka says
January 21st, 2011 at 11:48 amAny idea when they might be posting it?
Paintthetownscarlet.wordpress.com says
January 19th, 2011 at 4:53 amLove the shade – really sophisticated and fun!
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:22 amYes!
Kristen says
January 19th, 2011 at 6:39 amThe nailpolish looks fabulous – and so does the Kate!
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:22 amThanks, Kristen!
Faye says
January 19th, 2011 at 6:39 amThe polish looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to get it.
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:22 amYay! I hope you like it. Let me know if it comes out more green on you!
Tiffany H. says
January 19th, 2011 at 6:57 amI really like that color but my stash is littered with greys.
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:20 amI hear ya. They’re showing up a LOT this spring.
Nina says
January 19th, 2011 at 7:14 amthat nail polish – i want! im on a nail polish kick these days!
i <3 your cute clutch … ive always liked how clean the lines are in kate spade's stuff! almost minimalist!
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:20 amMe too. They have some cute shoes too. I’m in trouble!
How are you doing today, Nina? Good I hope!
Nina says
January 19th, 2011 at 12:06 pmnot bad at all 🙂
how are you doing?
cute shoes = downfall!
ive been jonesing to go to the outlets … cco and kate spade are among my fave stores there!
Vonvon says
January 19th, 2011 at 7:19 am*Gasps* That is a gorgeous shade of nail polish. I don’t think I have seen a nail polish in such shade. So elegant, and pretty.
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Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:19 amIt’s pretty unique, right? I loooove it!
steph b says
January 19th, 2011 at 8:47 amIt is easy to look good with such an experienced makeup model assistant! Absolutely lovely shade. Doesn’t look like much in the way of brush strokes either. Sadly, based on your paler model swatch, this would pull too green on me for my taste.
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:19 amIt’s true! Tabs really knows how to work his angles and smile with his eyes… makes my job 100% easier. 😉
How’s your Wednesday going?
steph b says
January 19th, 2011 at 5:27 pmWednesday’s been good…but Friday will be great!
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 5:33 pmRight? I’m already counting down.
Do you have any plans yet for the weekend?
Lucia says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:04 amLove the nail polish!!
I have something similar from Rococo in Dollar (the texture is called molten lava) via Space NK.
Hey, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE that kate Spade bag, the print makes that bag, isn’t?
Karen says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:14 amThanks for the heads up on the possible dupe, Lucia!
Yes, the print is a huge part of the bag. I also like that it’s big — it’s much larger than their usual flat pouches. 🙂
Are you a kate spade fan too?
Judy says
January 19th, 2011 at 3:06 pmomgosh this post totally inspired me to go to sephora and get something similar! i bought Queen of Everything by O.P.I, don’t know if it’ll last as long but it look reaaally similar though and it was only $12!
lexi says
January 19th, 2011 at 9:26 pmOh Karen,
I bought that pink/purple abstract heart Marc Jacobs makeup bag because of you! I did see this Kate Spade makeup bag at the boutique last week and yes, it is adorable but I have to walk away.
How well does this polish hold up compared to Chanel and Dior – not so lucky with those polishes unfortunately. I dig this color so if it can last longer than 2 days without chipping consider me SOLD!!
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DiBonD says
January 20th, 2011 at 3:01 amWhoa, metallic nail polish! Can’t wait to see it arriving in Indonesia
Advah says
January 20th, 2011 at 3:26 amThat polish is beauuuutiful! And so’s the tabby cat! 😛
Been on a Kate Spade phase myself, hoping to get something during my next trip to the US!
Courtney says
January 20th, 2011 at 4:35 amHow nice that the polish changes color in light. I am hopeing it is a subtle change. Cute cat!
Kim says
January 20th, 2011 at 7:16 amVery nice! And it certainly is shown to its best advantage against Tabby fur. That should actually be the measure of any polish. 🙂
Alexandra says
January 20th, 2011 at 4:59 pmOmgoshhhh, im more infatuated with the kate spade cosmetic bag! Which department store did you get it at?! 🙂