Ken Downing's Indian Summer hues for Le Métier de Beauté evoke the warm, dreamy feel of summer. I has an opportunity to show you the Lip Crèmes recently. Today, I'll show you my choice from the nail lacquers, Penny Lane ($18).
Penny Lane is a bold, slightly burnt orange reminiscent of the dark, tanned women summering in Ibiza. It's companion, Wild Ginger, is a brighter than bright orange that will liven up your sleepy July afternoons.
I tried them both at Neiman Marcus Mazza Gallerie (applying little swatches) and gravitated quickly to Penny Lane. With my fair coloring, it was a better shade for me than the flashy Wild Ginger. Michael Reinhardt and I had a fun conversation about the shades. He likes Wild Ginger the best, but he's a guy. I think Penny Lane is more wearable for us conservative types.
I swatched two coats (left and center) and three (on the right) and took my photos in full sun. With two coats, I felt the shade looked just a bit too sheer - although certainly acceptable. With three, I lost the sheerness of Penny Lane. One coat is out of the question. Even with my limited nail coloring skills, it was streaky.
This color is definitely hot - and right in style! The nice thing is that it's not a counter exclusive. It should be available at Le Métier de Beauté counters at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, and their online sites. Because it's a Ken Downing color, you won't find it at Nordstrom.
Photo at top courtesy of Le Métier de Beauté; other photos by Best Things in Beauty
That is a lovely color!! It would look great on my toes!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have anything like it,but you have inspired me to get away from this computer and go paint my toenails on this beautiful Sunday morning!!
Thanks for everything you do, Charlestongirl, and I hope that you have a great day!!
Hi Sunnlitt,
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's a great toenail color. Michael and I actually talked about it as one. Good call!
Thanks for the beautiful photos. Are LMdB nail lacquers big-3-free?
ReplyDeleteI am loving Wild Ginger!!! But I guess I tend to gravitate brighter colors. Also, I have a few polishes that look similar to Penny Lane already
ReplyDeleteI have 2 LMdB polishes and love them. Not only are the colours rich and lively, they are tenacious. Adore your choices :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gail. They are big-3-free.
ReplyDeleteHi Yesplease, then you had your decision made. :) Michael agrees with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lovethescents. You might like this orange. I even like it, and I'm not an "orange person."
ReplyDeleteOoooh, noooo! And I promised myself I was done with purchases until next month! Penny Lane is just too pretty for words. I only wear light neutrals on my hands, but I love a pop of color on my toes and I can't think of anything that would look more cheerful this summer than Penny Lane.
ReplyDeleteChuckling, Eileen! It's such a cute little bottle. You can fit it into the collection. :)
ReplyDeleteOh darn, I saw this and now I want to add it to my already plentiful list of nail polishes. Thanks for the swatches! I'm sold.
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