Yes, my love, if you would like to spend the afternoon swatching nail polishes, listening to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (she’s like the Harper Lee of hip-hop, no?) and watching absolutely mind-numbing reality TV shows about SoCal real estate moguls on Bravo…by all means, GO FOR IT. I will not stop you.
In fact, I highly encourage this kind of behavior. Might I also suggest incorporating cookies and/or wine? Because one or both could take said afternoon to the next level. 🙂
The piercing pigments gracing my paws today hail from the House of Dior. Determined to spread sparkle and shine, the glitter-dusted Sparkling Shine Vernis polishes arrive this March, joining four color-coordinated glosses in the new revamped, revitalized Gloss Addict line.
One swipe of the fatty-bo-batty brush that comes with these covers an entire nail, so I finished my first of many manis today before the first Million Dollar Listing commercial break. 🙂
And speaking of breaks, these are tough as nails! (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) I also wore them last week (tested on different fingers), and even without a base or top coat, they lasted five full days before I noticed any chipping.
Removal was a breeze, too. Knowing how difficult glittery polishes can be to remove, I busted out the big guns/tricks. After a long shower (the hot water seems to help loosen glitters), a few cotton squares and my trusty bottle of Sephora by OPI Nail Polish Remover took care of things in no time flat.
If Princess, the lightest shade, were a little less streaky, I’d call these purrrfect, but even so, I love ’em to bits.
I can’t wait to wear them with their coordinating glosses when the cherry blossoms bloom this spring.
PRICE: $24 each
AVAILABILITY: Coming March to Dior counters and dior.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A-
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
January 30th, 2013 at 10:57 pmOk, these are so PRETTY! I’ve never owned a Dior polish, but Spring Ball-oh my so pretty! Maybe it’ll be my first one!
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Heidi says
January 30th, 2013 at 11:20 pmSpring Ball and Delice are definitely calling my name. You know how I am with coral…..
Kelly says
January 31st, 2013 at 12:33 amPretty! I don’t think I can resist them, especially if they’re quite easy to remove. I love glitter nail polishes but I hate the hassle of removing them.
BooBooNinja says
January 31st, 2013 at 12:36 am♥ ♥ Karen! ♥ ♥
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is an AWESOME album.
You are beyond cool in my books.
Yogirl says
January 31st, 2013 at 12:43 amOh, it feels like spring when I read this post.
Thank you! And by the way: I don’t read your blog – any blog – just for the information about fashion, make-up, cooking. I want more, and you give this to us.
Sunny says
January 31st, 2013 at 12:51 amWhoa I love how these look (particularly Diablotine and Delice)! So glad to hear they can be removed easily too. My main issue with glitter nail polishes is the potential trouble I have to go through to remove them. If that’s off the table then sky is the limit 😉
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Marina says
January 31st, 2013 at 1:50 amI love these, they are not over-glittery but have that something extra special to them.
Agata says
January 31st, 2013 at 4:10 amDelice is gorgeous! I don’t have any Dior polishes but these are absolutely gorgeous and I might have to get this one, it’s so perfect for spring and summer.
Jay @ Wayfaring Beauty says
January 31st, 2013 at 5:10 amHoly gorgeousness, I love all of these! Diablotine and Delice are my favorites though, man are they beautiful. Nice to hear they wear well too! Bravo is my go-to station, esp when I’m doing manis 🙂
Chelsea says
January 31st, 2013 at 5:43 amGorgeous! This is the perfect amount of glitter for everyday.
Kim says
January 31st, 2013 at 7:02 amOoh, I love cherry blossoms. And spring! 🙂
There is a lot of fine glitter in these but it sort of gives them a grainy or textured look in the pics. Speaking of nails, I saw this cool “french” version yesterday where the base was a flat, matte black and the tips were a high gloss black. It looked super cool. But, that would be a toenail thing for me. Too much maintenance for my nails. 🙂
Karen says
January 31st, 2013 at 8:53 amMe too. I’d love spring more if it wasn’t for the allergies…
I can totally picture that mani! It sounds 1) amazing and 2) stressful. 😀 I’d be worried about chipping every five seconds. Sounds great for a fancy night out though!
I still think you should do a mani with the boys’ hockey team colors.
Kim says
January 31st, 2013 at 11:39 amAgreed on the stress factor! If I ever rock the maroon and white, I’ll send you a pic. 🙂
Marla says
January 31st, 2013 at 7:47 amOk, I may have to fork over the money for Spring Ball. Beautiful!
Rose says
January 31st, 2013 at 7:55 amSpring Ball and Delice… Love!
Karen says
January 31st, 2013 at 8:49 amYes! The combo would look great on fingers and toes. 🙂
Teri says
January 31st, 2013 at 12:59 pmOoooh, those two corals look pretty! Just seeing those colours make me happy! And the formula sounds great!
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Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
January 31st, 2013 at 1:39 pmThe first picture I thought, Mmmm,I love. then the next, ooh I like that better, then the third–Oh I need them ALL! Can. Not. Wait. for the glosses!!!!!!!!!! wheeee
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Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
January 31st, 2013 at 3:09 pmI like the look of Spring Ball the best–it’s delicate and pretty and the shimmer compliments the shade perfectly!
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Lulle says
January 31st, 2013 at 7:02 pmWow! Most exciting new lauch I’ve seen in a while in the nail polish department. I’m in love!
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Silk Mandel says
February 3rd, 2013 at 4:13 pmI Want these in my life stat!!!
Bridget says
April 7th, 2013 at 6:09 pmThese swatches completely sold me, all pinks and corals are right up my alley! Gorg!