Sunday, February 20, 2011

Chanel Mimosa Summer 2011 "Les Fleurs d'été" Collection

I'm really not that much into yellow nail polishes, their tendancy to streakiness usually dissuades me from wearing them, although I own a few, almost all untrieds...
But, just like everybody else, this summer's new "it" color, Chanel Mimosa, instantly sparked my interest, even more so that very little info was available as to color accuracy, release date, etc.
Well, I managed to get my hands on a precious bottle of Mimosa so here it is :

Chanel Mimosa
Chanel Mimosa

As soon as I heard about Mimosa, I wanted to know how it would compare to Chanel's other bright yellow from the Robertson collection : L.A. Sunrise and today I can say that they are really close.
Mimosa's shimmer particles seem to be evenly parted between yellow, orange and green while L.A. Sunrise's strong silver flash tends to outshine those same shades. L.A. Sunrise's shimmer is much thinner and abundant too, the overall effect being of a slightly lighter yellow.
In term of appliation, they're pretty much the same : very nice 2 coaters, surprisingly good for yellows.

Chanel L.A Sunrise



Chanel Mimosa on index and ring finger
Chanel L.A. Sunrise on middle finger

In conclusion I'd say that if you already own L.A. Sunrise you might want to pass on Mimosa although  the different shimmer is actually a plus in my opinion : no brushstrokes at all (although they were almost unnoticeable in L.A. Sunrise)...
Now, if you like yellows and haven't been able to get L.A. Sunrise, definitely grab Mimosa! It's my favorite  from those two and it's a fresh, bright and funny color to wear.
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28 comments:

  1. Hey-HayFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    when is it being released? im not a huge fan of yellow but this looks stunning!

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  2. Rachel MarieFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I've never wanted a Chanel nail polish before but after seeing swatches of Mimosa I want this one! Which is weird because I don't like yellows lol

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  3. fashionpolishFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    @Hey-Hay I really have no idea, maybe sometime in april or may???

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  4. SarahFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    How in the world do you get NP before anyone else?! It's crazy, haha.

    Also, do you see yourself swatching Deborah Lippmann 'Glitter in the Air' anytime soon? I'd love to see your creative ways to layer it :)

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  5. Ana Patricia.February 20, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I didn't like this polish a lot. I guess I prefer ocher and gold when it comes to yellow.
    xoxo.

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  6. Une Ruxi à ParisFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    They are both so pretty, but I don't think it is worth having them both.

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  7. Sarah B.February 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Gorgeous...ugh, my first Chanel lemming :/

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  8. JessicaFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Oh my goodness what an amazing color. Can't wait to get my hands on this one!

    ♥ Jessica

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  9. fashionpolishFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Hi girls, I really like Mimosa too! I'm not so much into yellow nail polishes but this one cheers me up.
    @Sarah I have a lot of swatches I've been postponing because I've desperately lacked blogging time lately but I'll try and think about something for you!
    @Une Ruxi � Paris Indeed, they look very much alike and my pick is Mimosa.
    @Ana Patricia Weel, I do have a sort of gold polish up and ready for tomorrow's post so I hope you'll like that one better.
    xoxo.

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  10. LFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Ooh, love this! Thanks for the swatch!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Oh cool !! Mais comment as tu fait pour te le procurer ?!? En tout cas il
    me le faut !!

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  12. MínaFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    oooooh I need it!

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  13. StickersFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love yellows, and this one is special! I want it!!!

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  14. UlmielFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Wow. You know, I really don't like yellows .. but I totally dig this one! Maybe because of the shimmer, it looks fantastic!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Oh wow... I've never saw a Chanel polish I felt I NEEDED but I feel that I need this.

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  16. MarionneFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    It's such a happy color, it instantly lifts up my spirit. I can't wait for summer to come now!

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  17. metamorphosesFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Adore it... that's a yellow I definitely need. Makes me wish it was summer already. Thanks for swatching!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Bloomies is scheduled for april 24 delivery

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  19. LaScalaBagsMarch 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I heard the release in The Netherlands will be somewhere in April, o why do we have to wait that long!! This is really a stunning color and we just love the nail polishes from Chanel, can't wait! Let the summer begin!

    Congratulations with such a blog and keep those nails polished!

    x lascalabags.nl

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  20. The Cherry LadyMarch 21, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    It's a pretty nice color. I like it.. I think, that it will match with this yellow bag, I have. Matching for sping/summer! ^^

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  21. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I guess you will want to get a facebook icon to your blog. Just marked down the url, however I must complete it manually. Just my advice.

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  22. Honey_liliMarch 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I've seen a Catrice polish that is perhaps a dupe for Mimosa. It's called Don't Feed The Birds. But I'm not sure ;)

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  23. RockzBFApril 6, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    I desperately want this NP, and I can't wait for the entire collection. It goes on stores on may 20th or sooner

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  24. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    i love, love, love this color!
    however, I'm very pale (blonde, freckles, basically no tan except for a little shimmer), so I don't know if yellow is the best color for me. I heard that this one even works on pale people - what do you think? I would really like to hear your opinion.

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  25. fashionpolishApril 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    @Anonymous I believe Mimosa should work on a pale skin tone, it's very bright and doesn't lean to green or orange... But if you've worn any yellow, it does take some getting used to.
    I hope that helps!

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  26. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    thanks for the quick response! It does make sense what you're saying. But I think I'm not going to take the risk (Chanel's not the cheapest after all) and probably get Morning Rose instead...!

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  27. fashionpolishApril 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    @Anonymous aahhh you can't go wrong with Morning Rose!!!

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  28. jillApril 27, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    You know, I always prided myself on having a really strong colour sense, but I admit it: I'm looking & looking at those three nails and I can't tell the difference! If you told me LA sunrise was the top, or the bottom.. anyway I'm fascinated by what Peter Phillips is doing: it's just NAIL POLISH, and yet it becomes so much more.

    I keep thinking how to explain this to someone recently arrived from another planet. Great blog btw.

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