2 coats

Dior 306 Gris Trianon is a putty grey creme. It has a touch of warmth that makes it more flattering on my skin tone than most straight greys. It doesn't scream Spring, which makes it a perfect addition to the light pinks in the collection. I like it!



The formula is pretty great. It was easy to apply, and I really liked the consistency of this one.



This immediately reminded me of OPI French Quarter For Your thoughts, so here's that comp

2 coats Gris Trianon, 2 coats French Quarter For Your Thoughts

Dior 306 Gris Trianon retails for $24 and is available at Dior counters and Sephora.

Moon Rendezvous, Groove is in the Heart, Careless Whisper

I initially wasn't excited about these shades but ordered them anyway (spoken like a true addict). I was pleasantly surprised when they arrived. Deb's Romantic Rapture collection is a nice deviation from the typical pastels we're used to seeing for this season.

Hey dolls! The winner for the Winter Beauty Envy Bag has been chosen. The lovely lady who won is….

After an extremely disappointing Holiday 2012 polish offering, I was pretty much ready to buy anything remotely decent looking from Dior. The polishes in the Spring 2013 collection are by no means riveting, but after Lady...I'll take it.



I fully intended to swatch 355 Rosy Bow and 306 Gris Trianon and review them together, but I decided to wear Rosy Bow as a full mani first.

3 coats

Dior 355 Rosy Bow is a light/borderline mid-tone pink creme. Full disclosure: it looks a bit darker and cooler than what my picture is showing, at least on my monitor. 355 Rosy Bow is pretty much the epitome of a "girly" color, in my opinion. I don't wear or own a lot of pinks this shade, so it is a happy addition to my stash. Definitely not the most exciting, though.



The formula is manageable at best. The first two coats were quite streaky, but the third made it presentable. The consistency is also thicker than I'm used to from this brand. It's not the dream formula I've come to expect.





Also, did anyone notice the new bottle? Same shape and size, different label. It's no longer printed on the glass with "VERNIS" in a shade similar to the polish. Now, it's very...Chanel. Leave it to Dior to give us a cheap sticker label along with a $1 price increase. Oh well!

new vs. old

Dior 355 Rosy Bow retails for $24 and is available at Dior counters and Sephora.

We're back with the Winter Edition of the Beauty Envy Bag! We've handpicked several of our beauty favorites that will help you make it through this winter season with some new goodies. The bag consists of all full-sized products to help meet your beauty needs. For those of you who may be new to our blogs, here's a quick introduction.

Lakeisha is a nail polish blogger from Florida. She is obsessed with polish, fashion, and merging the two together. She is the blogger behind Refined and Polished.

Latoya is a beauty blogger from the East Coast of Canada. While she loves all things girly, she's also a closet gamer and is a die-hard Walking Dead fan. She is the blogger behind Beauty Obsessed.

Leticia is a beauty blogger from the Pacific Northwest. She is a dog lover, sci fi nerd, handbag collector, and makeup junkie. She is the blogger behind Cosmetics Aficionado.

Lola is a Midwest blogger with a passion for polish, science, and music. She is the blogger behind Burb Beauty.

The Winter Edition of the Beauty Envy Bag contains:

• L'Occitane Hand Indulgence Hand Cream Set (Reviewed by Lola)


• Benefit's High Flyin' Glosses Collection (Reviewed by Latoya)


• Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette (Reviewed by Leticia)


• Butter LONDON Two Fingered Salute & Scallywag (Reviewed by Lakeisha)

Please feel free to click the links above to learn more about each product. Accompanying all of the items is a purple metallic beauty bag from Sephora and additional samples will be included as well.

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• Must leave a blog comment (just one blog, doesn't have to be all four) letting us know your favorite winter beauty product.


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• Giveaway closes on Monday January, 28 at 11:59 EST

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Barielle Elle's Spell, Layla Ceramic Effect 53, Deborah Lippmann Raspberry Beret

4 coats Elle's Spelle, 3 coats 53, 2 coats Raspberry Beret