Ever since this summer I’ve been trying to look for the right shade of taupe. There’s just something so refreshing but elegant about it.
When I saw Lady Gaga’s fingers on the recent cover of Vanity Fair, I knew that it is the color I want. A quick flick to the contents page revealed that her nails were done by Deborah Lippmann. But alas, the Deborah Lippmann counter at Joyce Beauty in Hong Kong didn’t have a shade that was close!
So I went to Cher2 looking for something similar. But unfortunately, when it comes to color description, I’m at loss for words. I wanted something…. greyish. And so I came home with the Playa del Platinum. After 2 days though, I had to wash it off. It was simply too gray. But it must be something with the lighting at the store, because I picked up the same shade the second time I went! Luckily I did some homework the second time around and finally found the right shade of taupe. Jazz is exactly what I wanted! In case anyone else is looking for the “right” shade, you might want to try this one.
Image Source: Vanity Fair and Essie
Tea with BG 
Carolyn said:
You should try OPI’s Over the Taupe.
Barneys Girl said:
Oooh i looked at that shade when i was at Cher2. But it looked a little dark, no?
injenue said:
i hv the exact same shade and i’m so in love wit it! go Jazz!
Stylista said:
I love light, pastel shades! They make your hands look so delicate and soft. I agree with you about the Jazz, it seems to be a great color choice.
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lei said:
I LOVE THE NEUTRAL COLORS
Ady said:
Thanks for the suggestion! Just tried Jazz and love it…
White Boy said:
The best thing with those colors is that u can match it to just about anything, it’s so versetaile and the soft color is just marvellouse !
Robert Voltaire said:
I remember seeing Lady Gaga in a nightclub in Los Angeles about 6 years ago. She was rushed onto the stage with an entourage of bodyguards surrounding her and I thought… Who in the heck is that??? Someone said, “Lady Gaga” and I had no idea who that was.
Its crazy how she has become a fashion icon. I write about her all the time in my blog:
http://www.robertvoltaire.com/blog
Thanks for sharing! Lovely blog.
Charlotte said:
I know this is a bit of a late comment but I just picked up the Deborah Lippmann shade “Waking Up in Vegas” which is the one Lady Gaga’s wearing on the cover.
It’s absolutely stunning and you can get it at Joyce Beauty Counter (inside Lane Crawford) in Pacific Place. 🙂
leyla said:
I found that nails inc do a lovely colour called jermayne street. Its a very lovely colour- chanel do a similar one also.