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
Brianna says
August 6th, 2009 at 3:40 pmI am rooting for Brandon and Jeanine to. Anyone but Evan really ha ha!
I miss Ade!
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Marina says
August 6th, 2009 at 4:15 pmnot bad, but I like “Soft” from Fall collection more.
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Maggie says
August 6th, 2009 at 4:39 pmI’m pulling for Brandon and Jeanine. I really wanted Janette to win though. 🙁
Jennifer says
August 6th, 2009 at 5:14 pmI want Kayla or Brandon to win. I really loved Janette, I was so sad when she left.
Hyzenthlay says
August 6th, 2009 at 6:18 pmBrandon! 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!
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 7:05 amHi 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!
Marce says
August 6th, 2009 at 7:55 pmPretty! I’d like one and an eyeshadow in the same colour, please! 😀
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Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 7:04 amHi Marce,
Oooh, totally!
Kate & Zena says
August 6th, 2009 at 8:50 pmYou 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.
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 7:00 amHi Kate & Zena,
That would be so hot! I wish I had some place to where that to!
Diana Kim says
August 6th, 2009 at 8:53 pmooo lala! i love that color! 🙂
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 7:00 amHi Diana Kim,
It’s gorgeous, huh? Do you think you might give it a go?
Rosie says
August 6th, 2009 at 9:51 pmLooove 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!
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 6:58 amHi 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.
Glosslizard says
August 6th, 2009 at 9:52 pmOoh! For once I’m up on the TV happenings! I vote Brandon and Jeanine, I loooooved the pasa doble a la Matrix!
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 6:56 amHi Glosslizard,
I LOVED that routine and the music! Have you heard the Matrix Revolutions soundtrack? It’s really good to work out to!
Tavia says
August 6th, 2009 at 11:55 pmLove the color, but I usually use nail polishes from Peggy Sage.
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Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 6:53 amHi Tavia,
That’s a brand that’s new to me. What is it about their polishes that you like?
gio says
August 7th, 2009 at 3:16 amThat color is very pretty!
.-= gio’s last blog post… Looks: Green Blue Sea =-.
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 6:53 amHi Gio,
I love it!
Michelle says
August 7th, 2009 at 6:25 amThat 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) 🙂
Karen says
August 7th, 2009 at 6:51 amHi Michelle,
I like the square bottle, too. These are also unusually tall — I think they’d look really pretty lined up on a dresser.
Kate & Zena says
August 7th, 2009 at 12:31 pmHm, 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.
Tracey says
November 30th, 2011 at 12:12 pmThey have the best colours