STRANGE / BEAUTIFUL
The It Colors of the season - with no Chanel polish in sight.
Season after season, the nail polish giants anoint a new It Shade; this season there’s deep purple from Chanel, metallic navy from Laura Mercier, and even nude from Dior.
It’s a cycle we’ve grown to know and love, but sometimes we wonder: Is there more to nail beauty than the latest shade from a couture fashion house?
StrangeBeautiful thinks there is. Launched this winter by Jane Schub, each season features a new “library of color”, which translates into an edited selection of the eight shades you don’t own but want to wear.
Think bright turquoise, clementine orange, soft lilac, and a milky brown among the offerings—all formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP free. Because each collection is limited edition and one-off, you have a limited time to add these colors to your stash of polishes. And don’t forget the artisanal component; all eight shades come in a handmade, hand-etched box. It’s not quite the same as a Chanel bag sitting on your vanity—in fact, it’s better.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
$79 for eight polishes at strangebeautiful.biz
It’s a cycle we’ve grown to know and love, but sometimes we wonder: Is there more to nail beauty than the latest shade from a couture fashion house?
StrangeBeautiful thinks there is. Launched this winter by Jane Schub, each season features a new “library of color”, which translates into an edited selection of the eight shades you don’t own but want to wear.
Think bright turquoise, clementine orange, soft lilac, and a milky brown among the offerings—all formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP free. Because each collection is limited edition and one-off, you have a limited time to add these colors to your stash of polishes. And don’t forget the artisanal component; all eight shades come in a handmade, hand-etched box. It’s not quite the same as a Chanel bag sitting on your vanity—in fact, it’s better.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
$79 for eight polishes at strangebeautiful.biz
This story was published on January 30, 2009.
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dollface
02/02/2009
I love the orange!
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Becca
02/02/2009
I dont think orange is a good color , its "cheap" in a way,atleast i think thats how it would look .
VICKY
02/02/2009
orange nail polish is awesome.
79$ for 8 though?
RIDICULOUS.. it's nail polish.
cee
02/02/2009
i actually love the turquoise. And, yes, it's $79 upfront. But that breaks down to less than $10 a bottle--way cheaper than anything Chanel has ever sold, plus it's got the cool factor going for it.
V.
02/02/2009
I'm wearing orange nail polish right now.
Tyler
02/02/2009
I love orange nail polish, I think it's fantastic.
Kristin
02/02/2009
I remember the first time I saw orange nail polish. It was on Hilary Duff when she appeared on TRL. I did it a few times but I decided it looked kinda Halloween-y on me.
Dana
02/02/2009
I'm wearing some orange right now and I think it looks fresh.
Tuesdae Jade
02/02/2009
I am right now this very second wearing neon orange nail polish...by Milani. It was cheaper than my coffee, and looks better than my trademark black
Tuesdae Jade
02/02/2009
Um, just checked the site, and I own almost all of these colors (or very similar shades), but I promise you I didn't pay more than 3 us dollars each
Daynaaaa
02/02/2009
ugh such a good idea. im going shopping.
zooey
02/02/2009
theres nothing new when it comes to nail polish. they have tons on colors in every brand. not gonna lie, the 99 cent ones often even work better.
an
02/03/2009
yes on orange, but i dont need it to be that pricey!
LAUREN
02/03/2009
yeah but 99 cent nail polish lasts like, less than a day! well on me anyway. For me its easier to pay an extra couple of bucks than to have to stop everyday and re-do my nails.
caravan
02/06/2009
79 for 8 is pricey but.. .. .
no ones making the handful of you buy it. if a 99 cent purchase is your deal, so be it.
Lila
02/09/2009
I actually bought these colors and they are incredible!
the quality of the polish is great and i've never seen such amazing colors before
annnnd the formaldehyde. toluene. DBP is a plus, especially since I can't wear polish that has those three. (my friend's mom is the same way too....)
Mulva
02/11/2009
Or you can just get OPI's 'last season' color palette, they were 2 for $5 at the HEB around xmas. I picked up at least 6 bottles orange green turq. all solids and with shimmer - OPI is the BEST. I guess they are a season ahead too...
Moncler Bulgarie Brown
11/15/2010
nice!
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