Friday, November 22, 2013

Marc Jacobs Petra Swatch And Review

I'm an addict in more ways than one - a while back I started lusting after handbags, and the gateway that started that addiction was a Marc Jacobs black Multipocket.  It was supple black calf leather with shiny silver pushlocks on the exterior pockets and lined with sumptuous cream suede.  The quality was superior to anything I'd ever owned, and it led me down a long spiraling addiction into high end handbags.  Back then, I was a D.I.N.K.(dual income no kids) and could afford luxuries like that, but I've since learned my lesson and have been trying to be more frugal with designer purchases.  Being the former Marc Jacobs addict that I am, when I found Marc Jacobs finally released a beauty collection, I had to take the bait!

Petra is the gem of the collection - it's a rose gold foil with hints of black, silver, and gold.  It's complex and gorgeous.  The Marc Jacobs bottle is uniquely Marc Jacobs-esque, short and wide with rounded corners.  The black lid pops off to reveal a small round wand that's easy to grasp.  The brush is a normal flat brush, not too thin but not wide either.  The formula was incredible and flowed off the brush easily.  It nearly applied itself on its own and took no effort or clean-up on my part, and best of all, this is only one coat!  It dried to a satin finish on its own which I think helped bring out more of the colors in the foil.

Marc Jacobs Petra
Marc Jacobs Petra

Marc Jacobs Petra
Marc Jacobs Petra

Marc Jacobs Petra
Marc Jacobs Petra

Marc Jacobs Petra
Marc Jacobs Petra

Marc Jacobs Petra
Marc Jacobs Petra

Marc Jacobs Petra
Marc Jacobs Petra
I'm so impressed with this polish.  So. Impressed.  It's in par with the quality of Marc Jacob's handbags, and I shouldn't be surprised by that.  The price tag is on the higher end, at $19 a bottle, but considering the cute unique bottle, the packaging, and excellent formula, I would say that it's superior to the other polishes that are in this price range.  Of course, I've only had experience with this one particular shade, but don't doubt that I'm planning on trying more from this line.  I'm hoping that I don't become as addicted to the polishes as I did with his handbags.  Have you had a chance to try any of his polishes yet, and what did you think of the quality?

4 comments:

  1. I haven't tried any Marc Jacobs polishes yet but I was wondering about them and whether they would stand up to the luxury and quality of his other work so your post is timely and much appreciated. Back, you covet demons! Back I say! Thithi, this could be dangerous....

    On a side note, is it my imagination or does this is some way resemble my post for today, OPI's The World Is Not Enough? Petra seems more complex (and delicious) and has a different finish, but there's something similar in appearance between them or I'm a monkey's uncle... er, aunt. I think I like Petra better, but are we not doing the great minds dance again? ;-)

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    1. You're right! They do look a similar... I would love to see them side by side but of course I don't think I have my bottle of 007 anymore. Dang it. lol... it does see that we're on th same wave length!

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  2. looks very nice, I havent tried Marc Jacobs polishes yet but of course I am going to

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    1. Yes, you definitely must!! Let me know what color you choose!

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