Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Nail of the Day: Marc Jacobs Enamoured High Shine Lacquer in Petra

Hi, everyone! Time for another Nail of the Day, featuring one of the newest nail polish formulas on the market and one of the most unique, stunning shades I've tried in a while. Marc Jacobs Enamoured High Shine Lacquer in Petra has been on my radar for awhile now, so I was thrilled to pick it up during Sephora's recent VIB sale. To see my whole haul, click here! 


Marc Jacobs Enamoured High Shine Lacquer comes in a rounded glass bottle with a shiny plastic black cap and silver accents:


Petra caught my eye because it's a complex shade that's equally glitzy and edgy. It's a mid-tone taupey plum with gold and silver shimmer. In some lights it appears quite brown and in others it looks close to purple. In any light the shimmer is metallic and eye-catching!


 I applied two coats to create the opacity seen in these shots. The application was smooth and effortless and the wear has been great so far!

 Here's a shot of Petra using flash, which shows off the metallic finish and purple undertones:


A shot of it under artificial lighting:


And how it looks in natural sunlight:




Overall, I've been thoroughly impressed with this formula and the unique, multi-faceted shade. Petra is one of the few nail colours in my collection that has me gazing dreamily at my tips all day! The shade is unlike any other in my stash and the wear time is impressive. Have no complaints, really!

 Is Petra a shade that's up your alley? Have you tried any of the Marc Jacobs Enamoured High Shine Lacquers?

 Thanks for reading! xo

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49 comments:

  1. fungi26 November 2013 at 23:08

    Lovely :D

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  2. Ingrid26 November 2013 at 23:27

    What an interesting color! It really does look different depending on the lighting.

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  3. Rebecca27 November 2013 at 01:52

    Pretty! Reminds me of the space collection from Orly (I don't know what it's called) but so beautiful!

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 11:51

      Thanks! Will have to check out the Orly collection :)

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  4. Gita27 November 2013 at 05:35

    I still haven't tried any of MJ beauty products, shame on me. This one looks lovely, great color for a pre-festive mood :)!

    xx
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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 11:52

      Ah, you should! This polish is definitely worth checking out :)

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  5. saralookbook · Theprettythings27 November 2013 at 09:04

    super cute colour ! ;D

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  6. ellalogy27 November 2013 at 11:59

    I really love this color! I keep seeing the Marc Jacobs stand in Sephora but I still haven't tried anything... I might have to cave next time I'm there!

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  7. Melissa27 November 2013 at 13:04

    Wow that is gorgeous!

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  8. Expat make up addict27 November 2013 at 16:21

    Just bought this Jen! Haven't put it on my nails yet but can't wait to as looks gorgeous on you!



    Stacey Expat Make-Up Addict

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  9. The Makeup Aficionado28 November 2013 at 00:45

    I've been really wanting to try these out. I must say the packaging looks amazing!
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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:02

      You definitely should! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  10. Eraklia 28 November 2013 at 04:13

    holografic is so the ultra trend on nails this year :) Love the marc by marc one!

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:03

      Indeed! It's trendy, but super unique! :)

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  11. Unknown28 November 2013 at 08:00

    Such a lovely colour, or colours! I don't normally splash out on nail varnish but this is so beautiful, I might pick the gel foundation up too ;)

    Ineffable Beauty

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:05

      Thanks, Cornelia! This one is definitely worth the splurge :)

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  12. Kate Berlin28 November 2013 at 08:57

    The Marc Jacobs make up line needs to make its way to Germany! This is another beautiful color.

    xoxo,
    Kate

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  13. tartetanya28 November 2013 at 13:15

    Lovely colour!
    I need to try some Marc Jacobs beauty...
    Its defiantly on my christmas wish list.
    Thanks for sharing :)
    TarteTanya

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:06

      Thanks, Tanya! It's definitely wishlist worthy :)

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  14. Unknown28 November 2013 at 13:21

    Nice nail polish!

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  15. Missy28 November 2013 at 15:30

    Wow! Great colour!

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  16. Eve28 November 2013 at 16:10

    Hey Jen, what a gorgeous shade you have here! I would be looking to my nails without stopping :D

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:11

      Thanks! This was definitely one of those shades that had me gazing at my nails constantly :)

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  17. Ruby Sterland28 November 2013 at 18:52

    This colour is really pretty! Love the packaging too x

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:11

      Thanks, Ruby! Both the shade and packaging are really great :)

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  18. Letne Dni Look Younger28 November 2013 at 19:31

    Very nice and unusual color, lovely review.
    Dusana :-)

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  19. Unknown28 November 2013 at 23:40

    Gorgeous!! After trying MJ Highliner and falling in love with it, I definitely wanna try more of the line!

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:13

      You should! So many unique shades. Will have to check out the highlighter too :)

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  20. Unknown29 November 2013 at 05:36

    very very nice color... it's amazing ;) great post sweety. if u have pleasure..come to see my new post.. i will be so happy.. kiss
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  21. get carried away29 November 2013 at 07:05

    such a great color!
    wish you a wonderful weekend!

    <3
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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:17

      Thanks! Hope your weekend is wonderful as well :)

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  22. Unknown29 November 2013 at 07:34

    great color

    have a nice weekend!

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  23. Unknown29 November 2013 at 16:35

    how cool as Always! xoxo
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  24. Unknown29 November 2013 at 20:13

    Gorgeous color! I love Marc Jacobs and this site of yours! ♥ so informative

    Hope you check out mine too :D
    Michael Macalos
    http://michaelmacalos.com

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:18

      Thanks so much, Michael! Will stop by your blog soon :)

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  25. abeautifulzen29 November 2013 at 20:37

    i actually quite like the pebble shaped polishes they have. points for design mj.

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    1. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:18

      Yes, absolutely! Have never seen bottles quite like this :)

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  26. Jen277 December 2013 at 12:09

    Thanks, Ana! :)

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