Today procrastination hit me like Naomi Campbell’s cell phone! Instead of looking for a new freelance writing job, I painted my nails with Les Vernis nail polish in Indigo Paris ($18).
It’s a hypnotic shade (seriously, I can’t stop staring at my fingers) from Lancome’s Declaring Indigo Fall 2009 collection.
My fingertips look like I dipped ’em in dark blue calligraphy ink, and all I used were two thin coats (enough for opaque coverage).
I wish it were cheaper (le sigh)…
Ooh! This is the color I want my fantasty 1979 El Camino painted in (to ghost ride my whip, ya’ll!).
Have you ever worn a blue nail polish before? I wasn’t sure I’d like it, but I’m glad I gave it a try.
Early to bed
Come hell or high water, my cookies are hitting the hay (“haaaaay!”) early tonight. This staying up till 2 to watch True Blood is fun, but it renders me totally useless the next day.
What’s on your agenda tonight? Got any plans? I’m a little excited about going to bed early… Is that sad?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
OMG – that is the coolest shade ever! I can’t wait for this collection. Will have to start saving money now.
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Hi Michelle,
I know! The eye quads look SOO good!
Love the color..looks fab on you!!
As for sleeping early..I’m a night owl, so if I can actually get myself in bed before 1am..it will be cause for celebration..hope you hit the zzz’s early!!
Hi Rani,
Thanks! Do you think you might give it a go?
If left to my own devices I’d be a night owl, too. Darn having to get up for work early!
The little bear is so cute. I love wearing blue nail polish!
Hi Kate & Zena,
Me too! I love it on my toes, especially.
I love the Lancome Indigo Paris colour! I played with it once and have been in love with it since… but I do agree its a little pricey 🙁
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Hi Paris B.,
I know, boo hoo. I wish it cost half as much!
I’m sick to my stomach… I have a 2nd job interview tomorrow at noon.. so nerved up!
And omigosh I love, love that nail polish. I never thought I’d actually dig blue but it was love at first sight when I snagged OPI for Target’s electric blue back in Feb. I absolutely have to grab this one.
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Hi Marmar,
Good luck with your interview tomorrow. Are you ready?
OOoh another cool post! Another thing to add to my ever expanding list!
Hi Patti,
Yay! I hope you try this shade. It’s even prettier in real life.
I want it. That is so mine!
I have two blue NP’s both from Chanel – Blue Satin & Azur.
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Hi Marisol,
Love both of those shades, especially on toes. Have you seen the looks for this collection? I’m going to see if I can pull this one off: Declaring Indigo Look.
Where did u get that bear from..I must get one..its looks like my tokidoki bear…
Hi Tricia C,
It’s a limited edition Be@rbrick designed by Lancome’s artistic designer Aaron de May for Lancome’s Declaring Indigo collection.
Being that its limited edition is it for sale
WOW! It looks so pretty. Too bad they’re so expensive. 🙁
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ooh I love the color–so pretty! And the bear is soo adorable too! 😀
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Yaaay! This arrived in my mail today — so excited! I’m holding off on painting my nails with it yet, though — I have a big huge work event next week, and I’m painting my nails for it on Tuesday. Sigh! But I’ll have this to come home to. Gorgeous!
As for my Wednesday night agenda — So You Think You Can Dance, baby!
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Hi Jeanne,
Gah! I forgot to Tivo it last night! Was it good?!
I love deep dark navy blue, I’m still on the quest for the perfect bright navy blue, a dupe for a wet n’ wild shade I once had … I might have to check this np out!
I think our wednesday night agendas are similar, I definitely want to get to bed early, in fact, why am I still awake?!
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Hi Meghan,
Hope you got a good night’s sleep… I’m glad I went to bed early. I finally feel like all the cylinders are firing.
Hi Karen!
I’m about as ready as I can possibly be. 😀 I plan to hit the sack early tonight and wake up bright and rested with plenty of time to prep myself. 30 minutes for make-up and hair isn’t enough for a big day!
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Hi Marmar,
Good luck today! I hope you get the gig!
your nails looks so perfectly manicured!!
Hi Ann,
Thank you! I am having a good nail week, LOL. Surprisingly, nothing has peeled or chipped (yet).
Karen,
I love your blog, and i must say that color is divine. Will you be trying out their whole fall collection?
I couldn’t help but comment once i saw you watched True Blood.lol. It’s my bad habit too.
best wishes!
imani
Hi Imani,
I’m going to review a few items and hopefully do swatches of the collection if I have time.
Yay, another True Blood fan. Have you read the books?
that is so pretty i just might have to shell out the money..lol..i LOVE blue nail polish but i don’t have anything like that shade in my collection
Hi Jennifer,
It’s definitely a splurge, but at least you don’t have to use a lot to get full coverage. I think that makes up for price.
that shade is amazing! ps- i loove all your pics with the “haaay!” blurb. they crack me up to no end. g’luck with finding another freelance gig!
Hi Jessica,
🙂 Thanks! I hope you have a great Thursday.
Ah, shoot. I am LOVING this color on your nails. Is the bear for sale too?
Hi Hyzenthlay,
I’m checking right now. Will let you know in a few!
Oooh, I still have a half used bottle of a similar shade from good old cheap ass Wet-and-Wild. It’s so old, but hasn’t “gone bad” yet. Looks exactly the same, and coats pretty well for the price. Hmm might go blue tomorrow.
My agenda is trying to find a good deal on a hotel in San Francisco (Heeeey!) for a list-minute getaway. Suggestions, ANYONE?
Hi Heyhey,
I live here so I don’t really know of any hotels… have you checked Yelp.com? There’s a lot of hotel reviews on that site.
OMG, you made me laugh soooooo hard with the Naomi cell phone analogy. Seriously love the polish on you too
Hi Dana,
🙂 Thank you! Do you think you might try it?
Ooohhhh……I like THIS blue nail polish but then wearing nail polish is not so practical for me…gonna pass on all nail polishes actually…;)
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Hi Vonvon,
How about on the toes? Might be a little bit more wearable on your toenails.
I think I’m in love.
Hi Rachel,
I know, right?
I honestly cannot understand why I don’t own this yet to be honest! It’s amazing!
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Hi Vampy Varnish,
Yah, it’s a pretty fierce blue. I think it would look great on you. 🙂
WHOA!! Talk about a 1-2 punch – that is THE richest shade ever!!
It’s definitely not sad to be excited about going to bed early, Karen. If you feel like catching up on your True Blood another time and not feeling like a piece of meat with two eyeballs the next day, be my guest. 🙂
Some family friends came over yesterday to jam with my dad. Their son is THE best mandolin player I’ve ever met. He’s super cute too 😀 He’s more like an older bro to me, though, since we’re seven years apart and this family is like our second family – Ohana! They ended up treating us to a big German meal at my favorite cafe. It was the best thing to happen so far this summer!
Hi Redhead,
What’s German food like? I don’t think I’ve ever had it before. I’m an adventurous eater… tell me what to order when I finally find a restaurant!
I love that color, it’s gorgeous!
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What a stunning colour! Is there any dupes of this sort of colour and finish? x
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I LOOOOVE THAT COLOR. I AM A HUGE FAN OF BLUE NAIL POLISH AND THAT IS THE PERFECT BLUE. WHY OH WHY MUST IT BE SOOO EXPENSIVE?
oh my gosh!
that color is sooo gorgeous 😡
i’ve really been wanting to try a dark blue polish.. now you got me lusting after it 😡 ahh1
Hi Jane,
I know! It’s even more beautiful in person. 🙂
love this color
OMG why did you post this?! I luuuurve that shade of blue. If anyone can find a cheaper brand that has a similar color, please let us know.
I want that!
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Hi Anne,
It’s awesome!
<3the fact you wish for an El Camino. I thought I was the only one who thought a truck-car was nifty.
This is gorgeous! I wear blue polish a lot, I love it. Are your pics of this very true to the real color??
wow!!!! luv the color sssoooo cool it looks awesome in u!
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nice colour, mite wanna watch the cuticles tho xx