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The Forecast Calls for Gray in Dior Vernis Gris City

February 8th, 2011 by Karen 42 Comments

dior vernis gris city

The new Dior Vernis Gris City polishes were built with busy urban babes in mind. Not only is the included brush so wide that I can cover an entire nail with it in three swipes, but the formula dries quicker than a fast-paced city life — two coats take me less than 10 minutes, tops.

Dior says that each of these $21 shades was inspired by fashion-forward cities around the world. Cities like…

  • NY 57th: A shimmery dark gray named after Dior’s New York boutique
  • Bond Street: A creamy deep bluish gray inspired by London’s famous fog
  • Gris Montiagne: A creamy dark gray named after the Paris address where the first Dior boutique opened back in 1946

dior vernis gris city nail polishes

dior vernis gris city in ny 57th
NY 57th

dior vernis gris city in bond street
Bond Street

dior vernis gris city in gris montiagne
Gris Montiagne

I tip my hardhat to the colors and dig the thin formula’s even consistency, but there’s a lot of gray here… It would be nice to see Dior’s contractors shave a few bucks off the price.

PRICE: $21
AVAILABILITY: Bond Street and NY 57th exclusively online at dior.com; Gris Montiagne’s at Sephora (both stores and online)
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The Forecast Calls for Gray in Dior Vernis Gris City / Originally published February 8th, 2011

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  1. stacie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    I want them all!! I really, really love Bond Street though it is just the perfect colour xoxox
    stacie recently posted … Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art inspired nails

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  2. Rae says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Ooh! These are gorgeous, Karen 🙂 I mean – I NEVER (ever!) paint my nails, and your swatches are making me want to start. NY 57th is just breathtaking.
    Rae recently posted … Spring collections round-up- part four

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  3. gio says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    NY 57th looks gorgeous! I’m really into grey polishes right now but I wish these weren’t so expensive!
    gio recently posted … Product Review- Layla Luce Shimmering Foundation With Smoothing Filler

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  4. Melanie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Bond and Gris are beautiful!!

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  5. Jen says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    NY 57th is calling — no, screaming! — my name! WANT!

    Reply
  6. Molly says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Pretty pretty- but I bet you could find cheaper dupes. I have one already for NY 57th… it was an impulse buy (and I think the brand is “impulse beauty”) for 3 for $3, and one of them is a dead ringer for NY 57th. Plus, considering how cheap it is, it’s not a half bad formula- easy to apply, two coats to opaque, fairly well-wearing.

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  7. The girl in the yellow shoes says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Love the grey!!! But the blue is beautiful too!

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  8. AnieJ says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Bummer, Bond Street is less blue than I expected. Still gonna get it but I might need to get another brighter blue (still a cream I think) to get my colorful on!
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  9. Mandy says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I would like to know some good dupes for the colors NY 57th & Bond Street! Mostly cause I can’t imagine shelling out $21 for something like nail polish… 🙁

    Reply
  10. Rebecca says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    I love all of them, especially Bond Street, but the price… Ouch!

    Reply
  11. Rads says

    February 8th, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Bond Street 🙂

    Reply
  12. Tracy says

    February 8th, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Your cuticles are still lookin sexxxxy! 😉
    Loving the colours!
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  13. Alka says

    February 8th, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Wow! NY 57th and Bond Street are both calling to me…too bad these are so pricey. Up till now I have stayed with mostly $10 and under polishes with the exception of one MAC polish I bought in 2000 and am still using today. How do these higher end polishes (Chanel, Dior, D&G) compare to the mid price ones (OPI, Essie, etc) or even the lower priced ones (Revlon, Sally Hansen, etc)?

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  14. Rachael says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Dior has answered my prayers for a great grey! love “Gris Montiagne” its darker than “dove” from Zoya which is waht I’ve been looking for, not a fan of the price but i just might have to break the bank for this one!

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  15. Nina says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    the blue is so pretty …. that would be my fave. but i like `em all actually! 🙂

    i find that the thinner formula nail polishes are easier to apply actually!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    I think it’s time to purchase my very first diorpolish after seeing this.
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  17. Megan says

    February 8th, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    OPI’s “Ski Teal We Drop” from last year’s Swiss collection look similar to Bond Street–perhaps a bit bluer. Definitely close. And cheaper.

    Reply
  18. Chris25 says

    February 8th, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Bond Street and NY 57th should switch shades, because grays remind me of London instead of NY. Still, I love these shades!
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  19. My Funny Valentine says

    February 8th, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I love them all but especially Bond Street!

    What a perfect sophisticated dark blue.
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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:12 am

      That should look great on toes, yah?

      Reply
  20. Lala says

    February 8th, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I love Gris Montaigne. I dont’ think I’ll buy it, but it’s still nice to look at your swatches.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:12 am

      I love that shade too! Sometimes it’s nice to just window shop. 🙂

      Reply
  21. kana says

    February 8th, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Totally agree on the price, but they are beautiful colors! I’m saving to take a trip to Japan so I won’t be seeing these in my near future.(saving all that i can) *cries*

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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:11 am

      Kana, when are you going? I’m so excited for you!

      Reply
  22. Tavi says

    February 8th, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    love these colors!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:09 am

      Which one’s your fave, Tavi?

      Reply
  23. Lulle says

    February 8th, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I love the Gris Montaigne, it’s a lot darker than I thought!

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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:08 am

      Glad you like the color, Lulle. 🙂

      Reply
  24. amy says

    February 8th, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    NY 57 reminds me of Gris Perle from last year but more blackened.
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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 10:04 am

      Yah, kinda!

      Reply
  25. Kathleen says

    February 9th, 2011 at 4:32 am

    Love love love!

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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 9:42 am

      Yay!

      Reply
  26. Paintthetownscarlet.wordpress.com says

    February 9th, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Gorgeous colours! I can’t pick a favourite!
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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 9:36 am

      They’re beautiful!

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  27. Kim says

    February 9th, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Very nice, particularly NY 57th. These might be more toenail colors for me, though. I’m usually not a fan of darker shades on my nails. I like the look but I feel like they dry and discolor my nails. Plus, there’s that darn upkeep because chips are so noticeable. I use all the excuses to justify my laziness about keeping naked nails! 🙂

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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 9:33 am

      Haha! That’s one thing advantage about doing light pastels on the fingers — nobody can tell you just hacked off part of your nail in the blender. 🙁

      Reply
      • Kim says

        February 9th, 2011 at 10:02 am

        That’s true! And the upside of the blender is that you get to rock a cute band-aid. 🙂

        Reply
  28. Alison says

    February 9th, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Gorgeous but I have just spent a small fortune on the new Spring Chanels!

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    • Karen says

      February 9th, 2011 at 9:25 am

      Oh nice. How are you liking them?

      Reply
  29. Olga says

    February 9th, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Such a beautiful color!!!

    xx Olga
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  30. Hazel says

    February 10th, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    i’m really lovin NY 57th and Bond Street! too pricey for me though :\
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  31. Michelle says

    February 13th, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I love NY 57th. If anyone’s looking for a cheap dupe, Revlon makes one. It’s nearly identical.

    I have spring fever and can’t wait to wear some sandals with all the pretty polish shades that are available. 🙂

    Reply

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