NOTD: Chanel Vertigo

 I have to be honest and say it's not very often a Chanel polish catches my eye. I never give into the hype surrounding certain shades because as far as I'm concerned nail polish is the most dupeable product ever. It's never long before smaller brands start Slinging out bottle after bottle of their own cheaper versions then a few weeks later everyone and their granny are sporting it on their manicured mitts.

Vertigo is my pick from Chanel's Autumn 2012 Les Essentiels de Chanel collection. I know for most people Frenzy is the stand out shade but I was drawn to Vertigo like an annoying moth to a laptop screen. Lina is a wee darlin', she done some sneaky detective work and sent me a bottle! There's something really unusual about it and I'll be surprised if exact dupes surface any time soon. The description doesn't do it justice at all 'grey black'. Neither do the photos, you need to see it in person. It's such an odd ball of a shade and I honestly can't describe it. At first glance I thought it was purple with rusty shimmer running through but under sunlight the shimmer disappears and Vertigo changes to a murky brown/black/grey. The shimmer doesn't translate to the nails very well but every so often you'll catch a glimpse.

Formula wise it's perfect! Full coverage in one coat but I applied 2 as usual. No streaks, dried quickly enough and has an amazing glossy finish. The only thing I struggle with is the brush. It's quite long and wiggly so not great if you're in a rush. It could get a bit messy.

Have any Les Essentiels de Chanel shades caught your eye?

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