Wednesday, December 17th 2008

Holiday 08: Chanel Moscou Collection Swatches

Chanel's Moscow - Moscou collection introduces three new exclusive limited editions inspired by Russia's fashion.

Let's get down to business because I know you guys are dying to know.

Are all three shades beautiful?  Of course.  Unique?  Somewhat, but for the most part, not really.  Must Haves? Probably not. Depending on your current money situation.

My Favorites are Nuit De Russie and Or De Russie.  Must Have: Nuit De Russie.

The formulas are rich, opaque and only require two coats for each color.  You could possibly get by with one coat due to the thickness.  Not overly thick - just perfect.  No reason to add thinners or anything like that.

I'll be posting all possible dupes from my collection in the next couple days. 

The big question that's on everyone's mind? Does this look like Wagon Trail and Wnw Stunner?  Yes.  Looking at both Wagon Trail and Stunner compared to Ore De Russie, you'd think their different.  The shimmer in Stunner and Wagon Trail is distinctly gold toned and Or De Russia is bronze almost resembling a brown base rather than black.  When applied, it's hard to tell the bronze and gold shimmer apart from each other.

First, let me clarify that these aren't exact dupes.  Just extremely close and probably not recognizable to the naked eye.  I'd say pass on this want to save some cash and opt for China Glaze's Wagon Trail for $4.99.

 

 Inside Flash.

Fue De Russie is a black based polish with maroon and very subtle pink shimmer.  Both Feu and Ore have fine micro glitter shimmer and Nuit has more of a chunkier heavier glitter.

What distinguishes this from any other comparison is the maroonish shimmer.  CG Lubu Heels, Nicole Black Cat-cha Later, Petites Black Rouge are all "red" based shimmers.  Even though there's some subtle pink in there, I still would classify this as a "maroon" shimmer.

 Inside Flash.

Nuit De Russie is truely the bread winner from the Moscou collection.  Described as a black based polish loaded down with teal and subtle green chunky glitter.  Now, when I say "chunky"glitter, it's not as heavy as your probably thinking,  just more so compared to the other two from this release.

If you were to splurge on only one shade, I'd recommend this one.  It's gorgeous!  The chunkier shimmer makes this oh so fab.  Maybe not so unique compared to Sinful's What's your name or Nicole's Blues in the Night except Chanels has tons more shimmer with an added touch of subtle green.

The Moscou collection retails for $30 each and is only available online at Chanel.com or at their Boutiques.  Most of these colors are not available at the makeup counters.  It's going to be the same routine as the Robertson Blvd collection.  I'd call first before making a trip.  Stay tuned for the comparisons.

Want more Chanel? Check out their latest Purple Craze for Spring 09!

9 Responses

Gayle said, on Dec 18th, 2008 12:49 pm Reply
gheez, I love all of them! Nuit De Russie is gorgeous, my fav. second fav would be or de russie, Its a lot prettier than i was expecting it to be....Im totally a pink/purple lover, but this one im just not feeling..great swatches, thanks for posting them so quickly!

Hanneri said, on Dec 18th, 2008 3:43 am Reply
From the bottle pics I was expecting to like Feu de Russie but from your pics I like Nuit de Russie! Can't wait for the full reviews.

Steph said, on Dec 18th, 2008 8:27 am Reply
Hi Gayle, Isn't Nuit just gorgeous?! I just love it! Feu isn't as pink as the picture looks, but there is some definitley pink distinction in the shade :)

Vampy Varnish said, on Dec 18th, 2008 11:18 am Reply
Yeah even though Ore De Russie is a dupe for Wagon Trail, I ordered it because olive's are my favs. I also ordered Nuit De Russie and Vendetta online. Yay!

Ainsleigh said, on Dec 30th, 2008 9:20 am Reply
I was just getting my nails done with the Nuit de Russie...I look up at their polish rack, and spot China Glaze's Blk-Billa-Bong. Totally could pass as a dupe! Grr oh well love Chanel polish!

Syana said, on Jan 3rd, 2009 5:18 am Reply
Hey, just wanted to tell you I put a link of your article for the swatches on my blog!

kia said, on Jan 5th, 2009 3:18 am Reply
But really is nuit de russie really worth $30??? i love your swatches, but I thought I was biting a bullet buying polish last year at $20/bottle ...:(

Steph said, on Jan 5th, 2009 5:27 am Reply
Thanks! And to answer your question. Naah. Save your money :) Try Nicoles Blue's in the Night, Jessica's Casablanca or China Glaze's Black Billa Bong.

Pete said, on Jan 7th, 2009 8:02 am Reply
Doesn't Nuit de Russie look similar to Blue Satin with Azur Top Coat? Is it close enough? I'm just disappointed that Nuit won't be released in the Philippines.

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