The beauty, Chanel Le Vernis in Ballerina
Sure, everyone needs a classic nude nail polish that’s pretty and presentable, but if it can also make you feel super special when you wear it, then it’s that much more wonderful. That’s how I feel about Chanel’s iconic pale pink polish, Ballerina.
When I wear this milky pastel, which by the way, is the exact shade of pink ballet shoes, my fingernails feel bejeweled. There’s something about the creaminess and the smoothness of Ballerina that gives off a luxe vibe. Understated yet sophisticated.
Milky pastels can often be tricky because they tend to streak if you don’t have a super steady hand. This formula, though, levels out perfectly. No tell-tale stripes left behind.
I really do believe everyone should have a few beauty products on hand that make you feel extra special, and this is one of those items for me.
The book, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sometimes I just need a quick and satisfying book that’s easy to read, and this one hit the spot!
It’s about a Hollywood star and the secrets she keeps along the way in order to make it to the top of the fame game.
This book is a quick read, but the language is lovely, and Evelyn, the main character, is compelling and complicated, so I couldn’t help but pull for her along the way.
Oh, and side note, Evelyn’s daughter is named Connor. 🙂
If you want something fun and light that you can knock out on a weekend or during a long plane ride, grab this book ASAP.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
That nail polish is perfection, Karen! I will see if my library has that book, I need to try and read before bed more!
I hope you can get your hands on a copy. Have you read any good books lately?
I got a bottle of the new formula of Ballerina and for the life of me I can’t get it to go on without streaks. Maybe it’s because I have ridged nails that no amount of base coat will even out. Still mad they discontinued Organdi which was my go-to nude.
I’ve heard other great reviews of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”. I will have to find a copy for winter vacation. I’m all about the fun, quick reads these days.
Since you enjoyed Evelyn Hugo, you might also enjoy Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?, by Crystal Smith Paul. It has similar themes.
Hi Karen,
I loved that book too and can recommend Malibu Rising by the same author. It’s fun or Daisy Jones and the Six.
I am reading The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner and really liked her other book The Lost Apothecary and would recommend it. This one is good but I’m still early in to it to recommend or not.
Happy reading.
Ooh, thanks for the recommendations Vita!
I literally had to look away from the polish pics. I could feel my credit card running for cover! That’s a beautiful shade and definitely in my color wheelhouse, even though it’s not sheer.
I haven’t read anything in ages and was just thinking I needed to get back on track. So glad you found something you enjoyed!
I love Ballerina! Esp., the reformulated, with new brush, version.