Dior have just launched their Christmas 2012 'Grand Bal' collection full of golds, reds, pearls and glittering blacks. Part of the collection are Diorific Vernis polishes in cute, tubby bottles that look beautiful but endlessly impractical. Available in four shades, Marilyn* is a classic pillar box red which could easily have been a favourite of its namesake.
The gold top unscrews to reveal an applicator that is surprisingly easy to hold and the flat brush makes the whole process fairly speedy. What really surprised me is formula, so much so that it popped up on Instagram; after one coat it was opaque, non-streaky and very, very shiny and it stayed that way for a good few days too. The very tips of my nails are a bit ragged at the moment (need to try some Nail Envy I think!) but it manages not to highlight that either.
The polishes are £20, which is £2 more than Chanel, but endlessly better in formula. I think the price point edges these toward being more of a collectors item or special gift, but they do function incredibly well too. Available from Selfridges.
I love the bottle, colour, finish, everything! I've been looking for a true red for a while now.
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The packaging alone really sells it for me!
ReplyDeleteThe packaging makes me want it- I don't care about the formula :)
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Thats such a pretty color!! Its so classic!
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I love this entire collection! The "Diorling" lipstick looks amazing!
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Looks so similar to Rimmel London's 'Stiletto Red' which for $4, I think I can deal with the formula.
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Wow this is the cutest nail polish packaging I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great on the nails! I'm not a fan of the packaging though, bit old ladyish! haha xx
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Love that colour! It definately would make an amazing gift.
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The bottle is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to check out this holiday collection right now if I can find it online.
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prettiest bottle ever! such a nice colour too :)
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I seen these on the Selfridges site the other day and they look beautiful! Diva and Diorling are probably my favourite of the shades available xx
ReplyDeletethe packaging is so beautiful ! definitely a great gift idea ! xx
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That is one of the most gorgeous bottles of nail polish I've ever seen!! Beautiful design and beautiful color.
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I'm not sure how much I am in love with the colour but the bottle is gorgeous :)
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I'm probably going to cave and buy this, its just too gorgeous (packaging!) to pass up and I am a sucker for reds near holiday time.
ReplyDeleteWOW for packaging... what a cute packaging... this packaging will make me buying
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What a beautiful color! Perfect for the holidays. I actually love the packaging - I think it would look so nice on a dressing table or vanity! xx
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