Of all the fashions, shoes, bags, beauty products, etc., there's two that come to mind. First off is the Coach 10508. This was the Hamptons Perforated Satchel, khaki Jacquard with white leather details. I have this purse, actually, but instead of the white leather details, I have it with tan khaki details. This bag has sentimental qualities to me, it personifies a certain time in my life when everything was seriously all rainbows and unicorns and sober Lindsay Lohans. This time in my life might also be called college (What also reminds me of college: Danity Kane. HUGE guilty pleasure of mine). I still hop on eBay about once a week to see if they have it. Sigh. I'll have it...one day.
The other was a beauty product. In paticular: Chanel's 407 Jade nail polish.
This polish came out in the fall of 2009. Of course, it was limited edition and sold out quicker than whores when the fleet pulls into port. As as usual with highly sought-after items, it's currently going for a ridiculous amount of $299 on eBay. I spent months trying to find a decent dupe (shorthand for duplicate) shade. No joke, I probably spent damn near $50 and went through 8 bottles of polish trying to get something similar. It was just this past November Avon came out with a polish named, of course, Jade that is the closest dupe possible, just minus the soft shimmer Chanel is known for. Personally, I think the mint green polish look is a little dated now, but I will wear it a few times, because it is a great spring color.
I tell you this story because another possible "one that got away" has entered the picture. It's another Chanel polish that has been all over the news and magazines:
Chanel Black Pearl Polish, $25, Chanel.com
I've already spent several hours looking for dupes. It's hard to find dupes for Chanel polishes because there are so many details that make them unqiue. One I've already mentioned is the subtle shimmer in them. Another one is the undertones in the polish. Black Pearl has a greenish-blue undertone that other dark gray/black polishes are lacking. So while you may be able find a similar look, it really isn't the same satisfaction.
Instead of buying countless more bottles of polish and spending another $50, I bit the bullet and bought Black Pearl. I do realize spending $25 just for a single polish is stupid, but I don't want to let another one get away from me. According the UPS Tracking, my polish just arrived in Ashland, and will be delivered tomorrow! Of course, I'll be polishing my nails tomorrow night after work. Enjoy your weekend, and watch for my Chanel Black Pearl review on Monday!
