Wednesday 29 February 2012
Dior Les Violets Hypnotiques
I got the chance to try out Dior's new nail polish collection 'Les Violets Hypnotiques' this week and I thought I'd share a few snaps with you...
The collection consists of three shades that are all... well... purple! However, these 'hypnotic' shades have a little more to them than meets the eye. What appear to be three fairly similar shades in the bottles, they are really rather different.
My pick of the bunch has to by 'Shadow', a deep aubergine shade with a very subtle gold shimmer to it. It's subtle but noticeable. It's this kind of undertone I had hoped Chanel Paradoxal would contain (it didn't!)
I also love 'Orchid' which reminds be of Tom Ford's Black Orchid shade, a deep plum that looks almost red on it's first coat. I think it's a deeply vampy, sexy shade.
My least favourite is 'Poison', a deep purple that dries down to look almost black on the nails.
The quality of the polishes is exceptional. I think they've changed the formulation since I last tried a Dior polish as they now have large, fan brushes and the polish dries with a beautifully shiny, smooth finish.
Are they worth the 17.50 price tag? It's debatable, but they're certainly a nice little luxury if you can justify buying one!
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I have a nail polish obsession - they make too many ;) But I always use a full bottle so it's definitely worth investing in colours I like.
ReplyDeleteI like the one in the middle - that's the one I may purchase after my next payday :)
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Hey fleur! They look nice but not almost £20 worth of nice!! Xxxxx
ReplyDeleteooooooooooooh pretty xx
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I am really disappointed. They all just look burgundy. I was expecting three stunning purples!
ReplyDeleteDior nailpolishes have an amazing staying power.
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing but they are pretty expensive.
might have to splurge on this collection though ...
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the middle one is very pretty, might have to look for a dupe :-)
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hmm not too fussed by these, oddly dreary for a near spring release.
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Poison looks amazing, exactly the kind of colour i love to wear :)
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Not impressed with these at all deffo not worth the £!!
ReplyDeletethey aren't worth the money! that's rather expensive X
ReplyDeleteI love the polishes but I don't think I could justify spending £17.50 on a polish which would be similar to Vendetta by Chanel which I love. I am impressed by how perfect your nails look though! x
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit disapointed by them!
ReplyDeleteThe shades lean a little too raisin for me, but the golden shimmer in Shadow is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteooh the middle one is lush xx
ReplyDeleteThe middle one is beaut! Love these :-)
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Very pretty and chic!
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Last two are my favourites. I like dark nail polishes a lot! :)
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I don't like the colours :(
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I quite like the almost black/purple polish but a little too expensive for me. I will stick with my opi. jackie x
ReplyDeleteI love the middle one!! Is that the Orchid shade? It's gorgeous! We just attended a Dior event this past weekend & posted a photo haul on our video. We're slightly obsessed with the brand! ;)
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I'm guessing the middle is Shadow? More something for winter to be honest, but it does have a lovely shimmer. I was so disappointed with Paradoxal, mine is still languishing in the back of a drawer somewhere!
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I like them, but they are too expensive for me ;)
ReplyDeleteThey look really pretty, but the colours are too wintery and we're almost in Spring! Love the middle one.
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