ButterLondon SS 2012
The butter LONDON SS12 collection has been released, and it is an intense rollercoaster of hues. Says Nonie Creme, Creative Director for the brand:
“What a season! Pops of neon colour everywhere, tempered by sherbet pastels and cool neutrals. It left us plenty to play with in the nail realm. I’ve mixed a couple of softer opaque shades in cantaloupe and pale pistachio, and followed up with an intense retro turquoise and slightly glittery hot pink. Finally, a quietly marvelous sheer oyster that packs a tiny punch with micro glitter particles for those seeking a new way to wear neutral. The message this season is KNOW who you are, then BE who you are! It’s all about the Individual this season, and the beauty world is yours to rule.”
The five colors run the gamut from demure to dazzling. “Bossy Boots”, “Disco Biscuit”, “Knackered”, “Trout Pout” and “Slapper” are the characters this season.
“Bossy Boots” is my favorite shade of the collection. I think it is a perfect blend of green, yellow, and cream to stand out against brown skin. “Slapper” reminds me a lot of “Turquoise & Caicos” from Essies Resort 2010 collection; I’m not completely sold on it being a great fit for the rest of this season from butter LONDON.
BOSSY BOOTS
Color Description: Light, opaque pistachio green
Dictionary Definition: A derogatory name for someone who is pushy or bossy (
LIKE A BOSS!
)
DISCO BISCUIT
Color Description: Tropical hot pink with an undercurrent of tiny iridescent glitter particles
Dictionary Description: A club term from the rave days of the early 90’s for a tablet of Ecstasy (
seriously butter LONDON? Crazy intense!
)
KNACKERED
Color Description: A sheer, twinkling oyster shade flecked with micro glitter particles
Dictionary Description: To be tired or exhausted. “Wow, you look knackered! What did you do last night?” (
AKA what I look like everyday
)
TROUT POUT
Color Description: An opaque shade of cantaloupe, pale and retro
Dictionary Description: Cruel slang for a woman who has overdone the collagen in her lips, leaving her with a rather fishy face (
ew.
)
SLAPPER
Color Description: A truly teal lacquer, bold and very bright
Dictionary Description: Brit-speak for “slut” (
haha, these descriptions are AMAZING
)