This evening I'll be showing you Dior Bikini, part of Dior's Croisette Collection for Summer 2012. St. Tropez is the other part of the nail polish duo, but it's a re-release - previously created especially for the Dior Boutique opening in St. Tropez and was a Limited Edition. I'll be showing you St. Tropez, which is a light greenish blue creme, sometime soon.
Dior Bikini is a dusty spicy orange creme that applies smoothly and is opaque in two coats. No issues to report. Shown in various lighting with two coats and a top coat.
![Dior Bikini](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYd2ABnUxZ1YqJamWn7iKJQNwzANMyze8fIDuSTPt1_JueSjYehINCRN_Wk0pJqCjbLzztmRiMNZF7ychLnMPNdactkelbZlfWVZSZIXZx6oLc1Yxk6Yir0i0XETGgQkC5FHvTSjfLoA0/s640/bikini.jpg) |
Dior Bikini - indirect natural light |
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Dior Bikini |
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Dior Bikini |
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Dior Bikini |
![Dior Bikini](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMws9OW7bP3kwHhyphenhyphen8KijSAIRRHzu-cunQa8Yi5YgF-GpCAhQdyBrETI_f8B2iSs4XlEt9L3Ls6dGQ7fAJiH1_INafSc3g5xF87mCk_WD6srRn0g_Wlp_d_TCHwoJhyWszTFpWpLaetCME/s640/bikini1.jpg) |
Dior Bikini |
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Dior Bikini |
![Dior Bikini](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwQK-1-kiQvWShHoterKB06tWdLifPIRWJQ-AP58bym3sSBTlb11m4PcsoYtPvQzX2EkbJm4-9S7x1HjhuzxWE4m0pA7vmNinnig4W2B-KmHgZSy-XkGLerv-GrotgSYRFISqBhIVpNM/s640/bikini7.jpg) |
Dior Bikini |
![Dior Bikini](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyHjsgym8HC26O2H1Vc9yDPJQW8qPcFvjwGH4wXKyADzuspFEidrihqtM8tZR3QgqJlVeF_xouy6-D2auY0urEQf2sn51BzBJphMdGLxQz2WlXHV_jTPJc-jAF03jIx9IaW_v3tM34IA/s640/bikini6.jpg) |
Dior Bikini |
To see how they compared to some of my other orange-toned colors, I've swatched a few of them for you.
None are dupes as you can see. Chanel Orange Fizz is a bit closer to Dior Bikini than I'd expected. I have both now, but if I didn't, I'd probably only purchase Dior Bikini. It's a smidge darker and I prefer Dior's formula and brush to Chanel's.
What do you think? Is this a summer color you go for?
Dior Bikini and St. Tropez are available in US stores now and through various on-line e-tailers. Retails in the US for $23.00.
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so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely colour! :D
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing on you! LOVE! So smooth and creamy.
ReplyDeleteThis color is perfect for summer, but the price... :S
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful colour!! Reminds me a little bit of Julep's Natasha.
ReplyDeleteGreat post !!! love your blog!!
ReplyDeletei am looking for a dupe of Chanel Ballerina could you help me???
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Gorgeous colour! I don't know if I am going to get this polish yet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this review and the photos in all the different lighting conditions - this color really changes based on light! Love the comparisons of some 'oranges' you have.
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