It's about time considering Metro Chic by Sephora OPI came out TWO WHOLE YEARS ago. I'm always behind when it comes to nail polish. I don't wear them as often as I'd like and so I have to see the colour a zillion times before I think a colour is worth owning. It so happened that the zillionth time was when I saw my friend, E sporting that very colour. Beautiful and gorgeous as Metro Chic is, I got the dupe instead:
Rimmel's Steel Grey @SDM $6.99 CAD during a 20x points weekend =)
Why choose the dupe over Metro Chic? The brush:
The brush is wider, flatter and very forgiving compared to traditional brushes.
Application is quick and easy, esp when you need 2-3 coats to build to this colour. I'm wearing 3 below:
I'm definitely on the lookout for more polishes with this style of brush. Let me know if you have any recommendations. I've read that the new Sally Hansen polishes do?
As most of you know already, this grey with purple undertones is a very work friendly but dressy colour for the fall and winter months. It compliments many outfits of any colour. I highly recommend Steel Grey or Metro Chic for their versatility!
Mira
this is the color i'm having on my nails now... and their are really long lasting. I can have them on my nails for at least 5 days...
ReplyDeletei agree! i love everything taupe :)
ReplyDelete^woah, totally jealous about the 5 day wear! I cant get that, unless its AA polish!
ReplyDeleteAnyway this is gorgeous. similiar to Sally Hansen Complete Commander in Chic, and a lighter version of Revlons Stormy.
soo pretty...
hmm...maybe I'll wear that tomorrow :P
I lust for taupe!!!! great post XOXO
ReplyDeleteooh i like the color!! thanks for sharing!
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I love taupe nail polishes and eyeshadows too :D I think when I got my Chanel one I wore it for about 4 months straight wahaha
ReplyDeleteHmmm the only other nail polish I have with similar brush design is Borghese...I think u can find these at Shoppers.
So true. It never goes out of style! Pretty color :)
ReplyDeleteAh, you can't go wrong with this colour. It looks gorgeous on your nails. It's so wearable and sophisticated. Yeah, I heard about the flat brush which seems to work better, but I've never tried it myself.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to find a polish of this color. That's an interesting brush, I don't think I have ever seen that type before :)
ReplyDeleteI have that nail polish and love it. haha I guess Sephora Metro Chic started the taupe craze and I love it, hopes it goes strong. ;)
ReplyDeletei bought it! :)
ReplyDeleteits a lot cheaper at walmart.. i think it was $3.59cad! i love it!!
Ahh! I LOVE Metro Chic but my mom made me return it because she said she could get a similar OPI colour for cheaper at the salon supply store she shops at...But never did. Sad face. But I'm glad there's a cheaper alternative! Definitely gonna check it out. Thanks, Mira!
ReplyDeleteThe brush looks so interesting and overall better to use. Colour is gorgeous, and who isn't crazy for dupes?!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of taupes.. I so need the perfect Taupe eyeshadow!
I have nail polish similar to this colour.
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