Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Elevation Tuesday: Ave Secretan

For sure I also have a cream in stash for Elevation Tuesday. This is Ave Secretan from the Butt Chaumont Collection. Avenue Secretan is located in the 19th Arrondissement in Paris and was named after Joseph Secretan, a major-colonel fighting against the troops of Napoleon in 1815. The name of this polish - Ave Secretan - reminds me also of what my profession used to be called some decades ago: Secretary - these days I am a Personal Assistant. Still, my work hasn't changed by its means, just the gadgets and my daily routine has become electronified.  - I am Miss Moneypenny of the 21st century. So if I want to feel very Miss Moneypenny Ave Secretan will be a perfect adornment for my nails being the darkest possible, red leaning pink yet vivid.


I applied two coats of Ave Secretan over Essence XXL Nail Thickener. The formula is immaculate, application a pleasure, dry time normal. Already the first coat applies evenly and squishy and for those who would like to go with a lighter do it might be sufficient. I however prefer the more opaque and saturated two coats.  Now as for the picture: I was totally unable to catch a color appropriate picture of Ave Secretan - I had to cheat the camera when taking the picture and still, the color would me a smidgen darker than in the above photo. This was the ONLY picture that turned out close - in IRL the color was a smidgen darker, but as intense and red leaning pink as shown above.

Final thoughts: a very classical shade and therefore appropriate to wear any day or occasion or season in my eyes. And I agree, maybe not the most unique. Still I love the immaculate formula and the polished and refined look it provides. As mentioned in the beginning - a perfect shade for Miss Moneypenny (if she doesn't prefer pearly pinks that is ;-P).

I ordered Elevation Polish Ave Secretan with their own website here. On that site you can find detailed restock and shipping information.

I look forward to reading your comments - thanks for visiting and bearing with me showing a bit a tricky to photograph polish today!!!
Christine
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16 comments:

  1. Clare @ Perfectly Painted17 September 2013 at 18:17

    Hi Christine! I am so sorry I haven't been commenting on all your lovely posts! Like you said on my blog, just can't find the time. :( That said, this polish looks flawless on you!! It reminds me of eating strawberries on a nice spring morning, or even warming up after being in the snow. Perfect for any time and defintely a classic shade! :D

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 14:03

      Hi Clare, awwww thank you - isn't this something we would all wish for? More time for anything nailpolish related? No worries, I totally understand the no-time thing and I am so happy that you took the time to comment - thank you love xxx!!! And now I want to eat strawberries!!! You are right it really brings back the taste of fruity and ripe strawberries - le sigh...

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  2. My Nail Polish Online17 September 2013 at 20:47

    It's funny how some colors just don't want to be photographed :D I love this one picture though!

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 14:04

      Thank you hon <3!!! Haha that was one rebellious little thing, it was teeth gritting unnerving :-S

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  3. Melissa17 September 2013 at 21:37

    UGH!! This is so pretty. What else can you say? Creamy, shiny, gorgeous!! You vampy, formerly-known-as-a-secretary thing, you! :P

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 14:05

      Hhihi you are so funny - had to gigle upon your monster word :-D!!! Thank you dear xxx

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  4. Liesl17 September 2013 at 22:36

    I adooooore pinky reds like this! They're so lively and yes, so classic, and always surprise me with their decorum on the nail. Your application is flawless and I only wish you'd included a couple more photos <3

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 14:08

      Thank you sis xxx!!!!! Oh I wish I would have more pictures too - was so disappointed to find them all of the scale and what good would it do if I would have to use tons of words to "correct" verbally what you see??? I should give this polish another try in different weather ;-)!! And yes, I am also always if for one of those classy shades - I feel so dressed up wearing them :-)

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  5. Unknown17 September 2013 at 23:37

    So pretty on you, Christine!! I adore this shade :)

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  6. Yun, The Polish Hideout18 September 2013 at 00:34

    That's so vibrant and intense... totally gorgeous! Love it, Christine! :D

    ~ Yun

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 15:51

      So glad you like it Yun, always feel sooo dressed-up when wearing one of these shades ;-)

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  7. Becca M. - IG @ frankenfemme18 September 2013 at 01:21

    This is such a timeless color. Definitely one that I think every girl should have. Looks lovely on you Ms. Christine!

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 15:53

      Thank you Becca <3 and I totally agree, it is a staple every girl needs :-) - had to gigle about the "Ms" - now I feel prim - LOL

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  8. Natalia A18 September 2013 at 09:47

    Hi Miss Moneypenny! haha, how fun to read your post. I love this kind of berry reds. In fact my collection is overloaded of berry-reds, and not so much of true reds. Which is a total contradiction because naturally warm-based reds suit my skintone better :P but what can you do when you love a colour??
    This one looks perfect on you! biosus ma belle, xxx

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    1. Polished Marvels19 September 2013 at 15:56

      Hi Nati - I thought if someone out there knows what I am referring there it will be YOU!!! Oh I find those berry shades awesome on you!!! It complements yet softly contrasts your skin tone which I find so much more gaptivating than always those matchy-matchy styles - bisous ma belle xxx

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