Spring 2013 Must Haves: Yves Saint Laurent Jade Imperiale

Despite still waiting for some essential nailmail (wink-wink to our customs), I wanted to show you my so far must-haves for the coming Spring Season 2013.

I only saw one or two pictures of Yves Saint Laurent Jade Imperiale so far but one quick look at those photos were enough to yearn for it. Just look at this gorgeous, incredible greyed soft green:

the above picture is taken outdoors in the shade, the below photo taken indoors in daylight

I applied two coats of Yves Saint Laurent Jade Imperiale over Essence XXL Nail Thickener - no Top Coat in the photos and look at this shine!!!

For the formula I need a separate paragraph: this polish has an amazing formula. Everything about it is simply perfect, it really glides on the nail, no patchiness, streakiness, simply "incroyable" :-). Dry time is normal.

in artificial light

The price is steep, I paid over CHF 30.00 for it (I threw away the receipt already, I cannot give an accurate price therefore anymore :-S). While I am not often indulging in buying such expensive nailpolish this one certainly was worth the exception!!!

What do you think of Yves Saint Laurent Jade Imperiale? What polish would bring you to cross your normal expense boundaries and go for a splurge?

I bought Yves Saint Laurent Jade Imperiale at Globus.

I look forward to reading your comments - thanks for visiting!!!

Christine

Allez les Bleus - a comparison

Let's get this out of the way first: blue is the most prominent colour in my stash!! This inevitably leads to owning some polishes that require hardcore arguments to justify owning all of them - or being a true blue-addict like me. Today I compare a couple of brights, none of them to be considered a wallflower:

From left to right:
China Glaze Ride the Waves
Yves St Laurent Bleu Majorelle
Nails Inc Baker Street
Illamasqua Force
Deborah Lippmann I know what Boys like

I applied them as follows:

Pinkie: Deborah Lippmann I know what Boys like: the thinnest of the bunch and as you can see in the picture (if you look hard ;-)) the darkest. While the formula is thin, application was easy and not runny at all. I used 3 coats in this picture to achieve opacity.

Ring finger: Illamasqua Force. Also a dusty blue that leans purple compared to the "clean" blues on my middle and index finger. Formula is very creamy and fast drying. This is 2 Coats.

Middle finger: the famous Nails Inc Baker Street. It is the clearest and most vibrant blue of the bunch. 2 easy coats. Kiko 336 looks to be a close enough dupe at a reasonable price for Nails Inc Baker Street but I do not own that (yet).  

Index: the incredible Yves Saint Laurent Bleu Majorelle. While a tad darker than Baker Street and a tiny bit less vibrant though as saturated it looks like Baker Street's sophisticated sister. This is 2 coats. What is not to love with this polish? I cannot stop staring at this blue. AND it is not limited edition and will therefore be around for a long time.... I hope!!!

Thumb: China Glaze Ride the Waves. OK I added this for good measure but to be honest I am not happy with this purchase. Formula is weird - thick but not very pigmented. It is not self levelling and takes its own sweet time to dry. This is 4 coats - oh my this felt like glue on my nail in the end. What a pity, because by looking at the picture I really like the colour......

I guess you know by now which cult colour is missing in my stash: it is Rescue Beauty Lounge IBK012 (you will be missed forever!!!). I was too slow when the Fan Collection became available - sigh - polish regret forever......

Am I missing any in this bunch? What are you're favoured vibrant blues? I look forward to reading your ideas and suggestions in the comments!!!

Thanks for reading

Christine