make mine revlon, with a side of marc.

it's pretty definite for me that my favourite nail lacquer (la di dah) is revlon. their coating is superb. no need for a second or third coat if you are in a rush. it goes on fairly opaque, compared to other cheaper brands. i bought a mint green bys nail colour the other day, the first coating was so clear, i couldn't be bothered finishing the rest. the colours above are from no specific range, just the ones i liked or own myself. i have the plum seduction which is actually new from their spring selection and it was two weeks before it started chipping. usually my colour chips in less than a week. i was amazed.

looking at these colours more closely it reminded me of a designer i so adore. you probably know from the post title, or just because you can see the colour palette as well. marc jacobs. more specifically the marc by marc jacobs spring ready to wear 2010 collection.

you can see the connection right? i love marc jacobs, i particularly love that he isn't afraid to use bolds and short skirts for his fall collections. the collection above that presented at new york in september was nothing short of bold. the juxtaposing patterns and contrasting colours was all very confident. some of the patterns dabbled into the 'tribal' look that is growing and said to of started in louis vuittons' fall 2009 show. although it was more shown in their accessories, bags and shoe range rather than prints. these said shoes are now available in a myriad of stores by different brands.

the colour palette in this show is also shared with some of his fall 2009 show. which is case and point to what i wrote earlier about not being scared to use colour in fall, where it's mostly drowned with greys and blacks. fall and winter is always sad for me because i don't wear browns or greys but weather wise it's my favourite season. i dress like marc jacobs would want me to dress, in bold tights, skirts, bright cardigans and a leather jacket. i dress like this all year round actually. then again being in melbourne, it's like a twelve month long winter. awesome.

- her.