the it lists – fashion & trend blog

It seems like dark nails have been in forever now, but more and more it’s becoming a faux pas to sport a dull black without any underlying tone of color. 

Blacks with navy undertones, burgundy and violets have been making waves for a while now.  With the release of Chanel’s Jade Green polish inadvertently the dark green trend was ferociously unleashed as many thought this shade was better suited for spring and wanted something darker for fall.

‘Go Green’ and treat your tips to these top 3 picks of delicious dark shades:

• OPI “Here today Aragon tomorrow”
• Sally Hansen “Jumpin Jade” (which I wear ALL the time when i’m in a hurry to paint my nails as it stays true to it’s claim of drying within a minute.
• Rescue Beauty Lounge “Orbis Non Sufficit”

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Chanel Chrismas Nail Polish Fashionista

Mint nail polish. Well note quite mint, but rather Jade that is. It’s Chanel’s latet must have, “it” for nails. We teased you back in the summer that the new “it” nail polish colour would be this one.

Who What Wear tells us where the pale green nail trend began: The fingernail fad began where most polish trends start—on the Chanel runway—and this latest craze is no different. Peter Philips, the Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, originally created the fingertip tint as a one-off for the fashion house’s F/W 09 show.

But it’s now up for retail because so many beauty trendsters, fashionistas and general Chanel fans all starting asking for the pale opaque Le Vernis Nail Color in Jade.

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Do you happen to have $$$ Six Grand kicking around? The fashion gods at Chanel have an easy solution for how to fix that problem for you with this gorgeous chain fringe bag.

Their Chanel gold metal kiss lock chain bag. Oooh la la – loves it! Take style note of the gold-toned metal case, chainlink fringes with logo charms and kiss lock top closure.

But my favorite part is the crazy length 56” chain shoulder strap with 28” drop. Can you imagine how glam’ that would look wrapped around your little black dress this season.

Spanx Bra-Llelujah  FABSUGAR (read full article)

Bras are like good men: they’re hard to come by, but once you find the one, you stick with it for life. Spanx’s Bra-Llelujah ($34) can be a constant companion for you.

Unlike sexy bras that aren’t functional, this first-ever all-hosiery bra is super comfortable, has no wires, and provides full support. But that’s not what sets it apart.

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Chanel Eyewear Featuring Christy Turlington STYLE IT (read full article)

Style IT puts the spotlight on Chanel Eyewear – both specs and shades. With none other than glam, super model Christy Turlington.

Inspired by haute couture’s sequins (how fun is that?!) and metallics (that will be alive and well in spring) this trio palette features cool silver pearl, sparkling anthracite, and shimmering gold shadows that let you afford to put some Chanel into your wardrobe.

Chanel Lumière d’Artifices Eyeshadow can be worn individually or blended together, to line, define or highlight your own personal eye candy.

Remember Chanel’s Vamp – circa 1994? Meet the reincarnated polish (if you can find it) – Chanel’s Black Satin.

The black polish was released in July and has been more scarce than a Chloé Paddington bag. Black nails are no longer reserved for the doomy goth gals, this new black is shinier and more complex with undertones of purple, silver or red. It’s super glam and even corporate babes are wearing it to the office. How hot is it?

…Sarah Michelle Gellar swiped someone else’s bottle during NY fashion week. Nice going Buffy!
…The average price on eBay is triple the retail price.
…Hundreds of names on waiting lists, and now salivating as Beauty Addict busts out that there is finally a new shipment hitting stores this week.

Can’t wait? The New York Times shares some black nail polish alternatives:

- OPI Lincoln Park After Dark
- OPI Black Onyx
- Shu Uemura ME083 (a gun-metal black)
- Mac Nocturnelle (pure creamy black)
- Essie Wicked

Bonus! The end of summer always means the end of my healthy long nails. Thank goodness the shade de semaine actually looks best on shorter, squared nails. And here’s a tip from Glamour: Devise an anti-chip strategy. Use ridge filler as a base to stop bleeding; keep polish off your cuticles and refresh your topcoat every third day.

Spring Trend Alert: Chanel is creating a black with blue marine tones for Spring 2007.

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