The Chanel 'Taboo'

                Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in '583 Taboo'

Why did I buy it? Impulse. Do I regret it? No. Do I love it? Not overly so.

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the poor quality photo - I have just moved house and cannot for the life of me find my DS Camera anywhere.

I won't lie to you. I'm a nail polish addict. In fact, my three year old niece has taken to calling me "Auntie Sharon With the Blue Nails" (and she only has one auntie Sharon so there's really no need to narrow it down). I don't however, like to spend too much on polish. Higher end of the scale for me would be Nails Inc, Orly or Essie. On a budget I'd opt for Rimmel or Barry M. 

After having my first taste of Chanel cosmetics several months ago and absolutely loving it (post to follow), I lusted after a Chanel polish. So whilst paying for my usual things in Boots at the Chanel counter (no que) and I saw it standing there looking all pretty, I had one of those 'Aaah why not?!' moments. I didn't even bat an eyelid when she rang it through at the £18 price tag, because I thought it would be so worth it. 

I wasn't totally wrong. Although the colour is beautiful, pearlescent deep plum with just the tiniest hint of glitter, it's not really this season is it? More an autumn shade. Christmas even. One of my fav colours but again, impulse buy! 

The formula is ... only word for it ...'nice'. Applies lovely, not too thick, but thin enough for one coat (I always do two anyway). The brush is a really nice shape - but not the square essie ones I love. It doesn't chip for a good 8-9 days.

All in all It's not a bad buy, but unlike the rest of the Chanel products I've tried, I can't say I think it's worth the hefty price tag. 

Has anyone else tried this polish and reviewed it? Pop your link below so I can have a read :) 

Obligatory, 'Welcome to My Blog' Post

Hello,

Rather than go through a long awkward cringey introductory blog post, I thought I’d just do a quick one!

-          24 years old (eek)

-          Live in Central Scotland.... from the West and went to University in Glasgow

-          Studied Accountancy and have been employed in three different practices since graduating in 2012.

-          Currently working with a firm I love doing a graduate scheme ( I won’t go into details)

-          A bit of a travel addict – 2012 I backpacked Thailand, 2013 I saw New York, Paris and backpacked the east coast of Australia. So far 2014 has only seen me visiting my first Scandinavian country, Norway, although we shall see what else this year holds!

-          Addicted to all things beauty – trying new cosmetics and skincare, and everything fashion related too.

Basically I’m still studying and my escapism/procrastination has been, ever since starting my dissertation many moons ago, following blogs and watching vlogs on youtube. My studies are quite consuming (brutal if I’m honest) and I thought starting my own blog would be a great way to unwind and relax!

My posts will probably be quite varied I’m typically obsessed with cosmetics and fashion, and I love to travel – I don’t have any specific plans I’m just planning on writing and seeing what the outcome will be!

Also - please remember post a comment with your own link as I looovee finding a new blog to follow and reading lots of beauty reviews/look book posts!

Hopefully a few of you might find this interesting!