A while back I decided I was going to stop buying Chanel nail polishes all together due to the recent price hike and the last few collections hadn't impressed me. However, once I saw the press release for the Fall 2011 Le Vernis collection I found myself debating whether or not to get Graphite. After finding a free shipping code online, I ordered the polish from Chanel's online store. Despite my initial hesitation, I'm really glad I bought this polish. This color doesn't compare to any metallic I've owned, it's highly dimensional containing microglitter in shades of silver, gold, black, and green. On the nail it looks like a tarnished pewter with warm undertones. The polish also applies like a dream and is one of the longer lasting shades in my Chanel collection. I only get minimal tip wear when I use a base and topcoat. All and all, pictures don't do the color justice. While it's certainly a splurge, if you are looking for a stand-out nail color for Fall, this is it! Graphite for $25 is available at Chanel counters and Chanel.com
