Barielle Me Couture Swatches

Today I have swatches of Part one of Barielle's fall collection, Me Couture.  First let me talk about the formula of these.  I have been swatching for Barielle for awhile and I have been happy with each collection I have had the opportunity to show you.  This collection, however, has pleased me beyond words.  It isn't just the wonderful fall colors, it is the formula.  This is the first collection I have tried that has the same stunning formula across all of the polishes.  I would call it a crelly finish, well pigmented yet with that jelly depth and "squishiness".  On top of that, they dry quickly with a high shine finish.  Although I used my Seche Vite on all of these, it was only to dry them quickly so I could take pictures.  They were just as shiny before top coat.  All the swatches are two coats, unless indicated.

Please forgive my red cuticles.  I removed a red stainer before I started swatching.  Don't even remember what color it was, but I remember that I was frustrated that my cuticles looked so red!

Barielle Taupe Notch with flash

Barielle Taupe Notch in artificial light

Barielle Taupe Notch in artificial light

First up is Barielle Taupe Notch.  So I feel that taupe is bandied about a lot for several different shades, so I did a little research.  Did you know that taupe comes from the french word for mole, the animal that burrows underground?  Taupe, therefore, relates to a greyish brown or warm grey color.  This would fit that in my book, however it does lean a little purple in my eyes.  Whatever you call it, it is a lovely grey that I am happy to have in my stash!

Barielle Vintage Gown with flash

Barielle Vintage Gown in artificial light

Barielle Vintage Gown in artificial light

This is Vintage Gown.  I love this color!  I feel it is very flattering to my skin tone.  Barielle describes it as a "creamy rust".  I would call it a muted mauve.  You can see in the flash picture a copper or pink shimmer.  It does not show up under most lighting, but I love that it is there anyway.  It is like having my own little surprise when it gets in the right lighting.  Can't say enough good things about this one!

Barielle Soho At Night with flash

Barielle Soho At Night in artificial light

Barielle Soho At Night in artificial light

Now we move on to the more vibrant colors.  Soho At Night is a beautiful creamy grape purple.  Although it is vibrant, it is also muted.  How can that be?  It is the perfect fall purple!

Barielle Moda Bleu with flash

Barielle Moda Bleu in artificial light

Barielle Moda Bleu in artificial light

I love cobalt blue and I consider this the perfect cobalt blue, the perfect balance of blue tinged with purple.  Plus the formula, like all of them in this collection, is jellylike, but highly pigmented.  The first coat with this one looked patchy and balding, but the second coat covered all sins.  I think this is my favorite., but only if I had to pick one!

Barielle Boho Chic with flash

Barielle Boho Chic in artificial light

Barielle Boho Chic in artificial light

  
Boho Chic is the perfect fall teal, deep and vivid.  Barielle calls it a "creamy deep sea green".  Good description!  I have a lot of teals in my collection and have nothing close to this.  This is the only one that I felt needed more than two coats, only because I don't like VNL and I could still slightly see my tips.  That is just me though and most people would be perfectly happy with only two.  In fact I would have been too, if not for the knowledge that I would be taking DMPs (dreaded macro pics).  Another winner, shiny and gorgeous!

Barielle Berry Posh in artificial light

Barielle Boho Chic in artificial light

None of my flash pics of Berry Posh turned out.  I think my camera was dying and they were all out of focus.  Barielle describes this as a "deep fuchsia".  Spot on description!  Although I think this fits very well in this fall collection, it is one of those colors that would be appropriate throughout the year..  This color would look stunning on almost all skin tones, it is the perfect berry color in my opinion.

There are more fall colors from Barielle that will be featured here soon.  If they are anything like this collection, I can't wait!  I love every single color in this collection, which can't always be said.  Can't say enough good things about these!  Both the Me Couture and Jetsetter collections are available right now at Barielle.com.

Now you may be saying, "Tina, where is the nail art?".  It is coming!  The formula on these is so perfect, I suspected they would be good for water marbling.  I was right!  This post is already picture heavy, however, so check back later to see what colors I chose to put into the "pool" together!

Thanks for looking and commenting!

Tina