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880 said:
Hope your parents are okay! I have been wearing an essie version of gris etain for years :smile:

Thank you for your kind words! I am always inspired by your stunning combos and beautiful photos.

Here, VCA with an H top; 28K quadrille; brunello trousers; dior bucket hat; and a pleated tiered skirt from an art concept gallery boutique in Vienna called Song. The skirt is a cross between Dior and issey lol. Birkenstock sneakers
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You rock everything you put together! I’m a fan!
 
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BigAkoya said:
You're like the nail polish guru!
I am deciding on a fuchsia. I don't own any bright pink in my wardrobe, nothing! I am not a bright pink girl.
But... I caved and purchased the Chanel Fuchsia turnock loafers as they were so gorgeous! I love these loafers. However, I don't have a bright pink handbag to match these loafers, nor do I plan to get one (bright pink bags are not me). That means I need a nail polish to match! :biggrin: :heart:

I am debating between Rose Magenta and Rose Indien. I've googled to see their true colors. I am leaning toward Rose Indien, as it seems to look like a dark, bright, intense fuchsia. I like Rose Magenta too, but it looks a bit more like a darker, muted, blue fuchsia which I don't like muted nail polish. I either go bright & bold or mannequin hands like Rose Baltique or Rose Coquette. I don't like the middle ground.

Do you have or have seen these shades in real life? What say ye, oh nail polish guru?!
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Haha I am far from being a guru, just an enthusiast! But I’m always happy to give my non-expert opinion :hbeat: I haven’t worn bright bold red or fuschia nails since college so I also don’t have either of the shades you mentioned, but based off the photos and videos I saw online I think Rose Magenta will be much too dark & muted for you. Rose Indien seems like a better choice, it pulls a brighter blue toned pink but depending on the lighting, at a glance it could also look like a bluish red if that makes sense? I didn’t see any good mod shot pics/videos of this shade so I can’t say for sure.

If you can stop by an H boutique or another department store where they carry H beauty products I would see if you can try on the shades and see how it is on your skintone. If I’m imagining the kind of bright fuschia you like I’m thinking Rose Indien may be a smidge too red and not as bright on the nails as say, Rose Horizon. Rose Incarnat looks brighter to me but pulls a bit too pink for the fuschia you want, but I was thinking that’s the kind of brightness you’re looking for? But from the current in-stock lineup I think Rose Indien is probably the closest to bright blue-pink fuschia.

I’m actually thinking your Chanel fuschia loafers + fuschia nails + an SO WG 20 motif raspberry pink sevres (we can dream right?) would be a crazy combo and just such a fun pop of color to go together! It is a shame VCA hasn’t explored more color options with sevres or other stones, the color opportunities would be endless and so much fun to mix & match.
 
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tenshix said:
Haha I am far from being a guru, just an enthusiast! But I’m always happy to give my non-expert opinion :hbeat: I haven’t worn bright bold red or fuschia nails since college so I also don’t have either of the shades you mentioned, but based off the photos and videos I saw online I think Rose Magenta will be much too dark & muted for you. Rose Indien seems like a better choice, it pulls a brighter blue toned pink but depending on the lighting, at a glance it could also look like a bluish red if that makes sense? I didn’t see any good mod shot pics/videos of this shade so I can’t say for sure.

If you can stop by an H boutique or another department store where they carry H beauty products I would see if you can try on the shades and see how it is on your skintone. If I’m imagining the kind of bright fuschia you like I’m thinking Rose Indien may be a smidge too red and not as bright on the nails as say, Rose Horizon. Rose Incarnat looks brighter to me but pulls a bit too pink for the fuschia you want, but I was thinking that’s the kind of brightness you’re looking for? But from the current in-stock lineup I think Rose Indien is probably the closest to bright blue-pink fuschia.

I’m actually thinking your Chanel fuschia loafers + fuschia nails + an SO WG 20 motif raspberry pink sevres (we can dream right?) would be a crazy combo and just such a fun pop of color to go together! It is a shame VCA hasn’t explored more color options with sevres or other stones, the color opportunities would be endless and so much fun to mix & match.
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Thanks for your analysis and words of wisdom. Yes, I agree... I think Rose Magenta will be a "hate it" color for me. :biggrin::heart:
I just ordered Rose Idien. I may not love it, but I know it's one color I will at least "like." I am hoping I will love it though.

Thank you again for your thoughts!
 
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BigAkoya said:
Thanks for your analysis and words of wisdom. Yes, I agree... I think Rose Magenta will be a "hate it" color for me. :biggrin::heart:
I just ordered Rose Idien. I may not love it, but I know it's one color I will at least "like." I am hoping I will love it though.

Thank you again for your thoughts!
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I hope you do too!! Please post mod shots pics when you get it! :loveeyes:
 
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tenshix said:
This is beautiful on you! I love that you paired it with a purple outfit. Gorgeous jewels + bag + outfit pairings as always :love: I like that the metallic effect is a bit more subtle and elegant instead of super shiny/in your face. It does feel very fall season, can’t wait to see the metallic gris on you next!
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Thank you so much @tenshix trust Hermès to even do metallics in such an elegant way. I think this shade will be more my occasional shade to wear during Fall/winter. It’s starting to grow on me now that I have had it for a couple of days.
 
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chiaoapple said:
Elegant and perfect as always…!
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Thank you @chiaoapple
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chiaoapple said:
Layering the MOP with Blue Agate (both 10 + 5 motif). The MOP comes out slightly shorter than the BA as I had the MOP 5 motif shortened but not the BA, which I think works well when layered.
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You can do no wrong when it comes to styling :loveeyes: love the matching bag and top! I know you are not a fan of rings but that perlee clover ring looks so good on you .
 
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snnysmm said:
I am so amazed and jealous that you guys are so good at doing your own nails! I have super shaky hands and I never could…
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I wish I could join in on the nail conversation but I only do powder gel, anything else will not last more than a day (and often less). And I do the same color every time, they don’t even ask anymore, it’s the powder gel equivalent of Mauve Sylvestre (matches my hair in the avatar).

Surprisingly, I am very limited on what colors I will wear on my nails. I cannot ever wear a dark color, it just gives me a gothic vibe, which I want to avoid. I *might* wear a dark blue on my toenails in the winter. And colorwise it’s only variations of pink or purple (or blue on toes).

880 said:
Hope your parents are okay! I have been wearing an essie version of gris etain for years :smile:

Thank you for your kind words! I am always inspired by your stunning combos and beautiful photos.

Here, VCA with an H top; 28K quadrille; brunello trousers; dior bucket hat; and a pleated tiered skirt from an art concept gallery boutique in Vienna called Song. The skirt is a cross between Dior and issey lol. Birkenstock sneakers
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Love love love these photos!!!! You looks fabulous!!!

eternallove4bag said:
Thank you so much @880 … see? These pics reiterate why I am such a big fan of your style! That 28K :loveeyes:

Parents are doing much better. Thank you :heart:The distance is what kills me but planning to make more frequent trips back home so I get to spend as much time as I can with them.

On the Gris Etain nail polish, I have a similar Essie one too that I forgot all about. Will take pics of the two together next time!
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I’m so glad that your parents are doing better. I hope it all resolves quickly. :hugs:
 
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