Sunday, 10 November 2013

Two Ciate Polishes for Autumn: 'Fade to Greige' and 'Vintage'

When I wrote my Top Picks for Autumn Nails post a week or so ago, I managed to miss out these two lovely polishes from Ciate. I store all of these mini paint pots separately from the rest of my nail varnishes and keep them in the advent calendar box that I got them in (a Selfridges special from last Christmas), so I do sometimes forget that I have them and they often get neglected! So I've pulled them out from under of all of that dust, and here they are to give you some autumn nail inspiration...



Fade to Greige 'is a unique combination of mauve tinged grey and a subtle beige' (according to Ciate), and is 'suitably understated for the office and yet perfect for adding a fashionable touch to any outfit'. Not a colour that I thought I'd like, but I am actually very fond of it! It's a very flattering mix of brown, grey and purple to create an aubergine shade and it really is an autumn classic. It's been my favourite nail shade to wear lately and I admire the subtle and understated element of it, but it doesn't take away for the rich and pretty tones of it.


Vintage 'is a dark, muted grey in a cream finish'. I won't lie, this greeny grey shade definitely does remind me of moss. It won't be to everybody's taste and admittedly I will always prefer prettier, girlier tones such as pinks and oranges or something with a little glitz and glamour, but this is unique and if you like dark shades and want to try something a little bit different then Vintage may tickle your pickle.


As usual with Ciate polishes, they apply fantastically well with a thick and creamy consistency and are fully opaque in two coats with a glossy finish. Chips wise they probably last 2 days without a top coat, but up to a week if using a good quality top coat! 



Ciate Fade to Greige - £9.00 / 13.5ml | link
Ciate Vintage - £9.00 / 13.5ml | link

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What do you think of these two autumn nails picks?
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35 comments:

  1. Vintage is just wonderful - I love the grey green shade and can definitely see myself wearing it :o). Xx

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  2. These are such unusual shades - I'd never think to pick them up but they look absolutely gorgeous! :) Xx

    thriftyskies | beauty and trends ♡

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    1. Yeah I don't think I ever would've tried them if they hadn't been in the advent calendar and I had no choice. I'm glad I got them though because I've discovered some beauties! :) xx

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  3. I am in love with these two colours! Definitely opening a new tab to look at these lovelies :) So so prefect for Autumn.

    Rachael x
    All The Little Things x | Rachael McClenaghan

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    1. Hehe, glad you like them! Vintage currently has 20% off on Beauty Bay at the moment if that helps to sway you a little bit more ;) xx

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  4. You have lovely long nails! I love both of those shades. Very chic. xx

    Gemma // DuggyDimples

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    1. Haha, naturally long nails is one of the only good things I was born with - I take pride in them ;) They're lovely and sophisticated aren't they xxx

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  5. OOh fade to greige is really lovely, might have to hunt that down x

    Beautyqueenuk xx

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    1. It's my favourite too! there's a link in the post to buy from Beauty Bay who do free delivery on them :) x

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  6. Oh wow, I love both of those so much! Vintage is my definite favourite! x

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    1. Glad you like them! I didn't expect Vintage to go down too well, but it seems to be a hit! It's just a very unusual one xx

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  7. I love both of these! Such simple colours but really effective :)
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    x

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  8. I LOVE both of those colors. The green was a little different, and kind of interesting at first, but the more I look at it, the more I want it!

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    1. That's how I felt with the green, it's so unusual and so unexpectedly nice! I love it too xx

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  9. Vintage is such a stunning colour!! I never wear green but I reckon I'd make an exception... Added to the wishlist, haha xxx

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    1. I was the same, I thought I wouldn't like it.. but I do! So unexpected! 20% off at the moment from Beauty Bay ;) xxx

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  10. Both of them are gorgeous! I've never tried Ciate polishes but I think I should :)

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    1. You definitely should! The quality is fantastic and they have a really extensive colour range too :) xx

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  11. The 'Fade to Greige' one looks lovely!
    xx
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  12. Gorgeous photographs & gorgeous colours!



    www.jesscaedmunds.com xx

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  13. I love both shades, they are exactly the colours I love to wear!

    Claudia xx

    Beauty and the Chic

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  14. such gorgeous shades!

    Also, I currently have a MAC lipstick giveaway over on my blog that I'd love for you to check out and enter if you're interested :)

    Sophie xxx

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