Feb 3, 2012

NOTD - Butter London Toff

I've been meaning to post this for quite some time now.
This simple and posh looking color was almost impossible to capture since it dramatically changes depends on lighting.
I finally managed to take a couple of pictures that look close to real life (at least to me). :)





Toff is not an easy color to describe.
To me it still falls into the purple/mauve category, but there are rose and brown thrown in as well so that makes the color dusty and more suitable for colder months. 
I know now everyone is swatching pastels for spring (especially shimmery greens!) but I am not feeling it just yet. 
(It just got cold and windy again here in the NYC after a few days of unseasonably mild weather. ;-/ )
I think this would be a perfect transitional color for the season.
Not too light, not too dark, just the way I am feeling right now. ;)

Toff is a part of Fall/Winter 2011 collection.


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  1. simera habeebFebruary 04, 2012

    This is a really pretty color.


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  2. Omg this color is perfect!! I think it will work on many skin tones! Thank you for posting. How do you like the formula?

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  3. I love the color. It's beautiful, and so unique. I agree, it's still too early for spring colors. As always, nice post!

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  4. I'm a huge fan of Butter, and this shade looks stunning. You have such great nail by the way.

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  5. I agree that this is a good transitional color. I think it's very pretty.

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  6. i love this color :D it looks unique , haven't come across anything like that. I can see how it gives a different feel under different lighting.

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  7. Oh wow, this is GORGEOUS on you Lena!!! I've heard so many good things about Butter London. Maybe it's time to pick a color and try :)

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  8. great shade,
    ow i love your nails too../

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  9. Beautiful colour! I wear colours depending on my mood not really on the season!

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  10. ShoppingObsessionFebruary 04, 2012

    Gorgeous gorgeous color! I love purples and just love love love. Thanks for the recommendation! ( also thanks to you, ever since I discovered your lovely blog, I have been spending much more to go out and grab stuff you recommend!)

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  11. What a great colour!

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  12. thanks. :)
    it is very unique and pretty one.

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  13. uh oh, i don't know if it is a good thing! ;D
    thank you so much for being such a supportive reader. ^----------^;
    i am here to enable~.

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  14. thanks.
    i agree. the colors on my tips reflect my mood a lot! :)

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  15. i highly recommend Butter London. i always tend to compare this brand to Deborah Lippmann and BL is the winner in my book! :)
    their creme finish ones are amazing.

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  16. thanks. :)
    i posted two pictures because the color really look different like that under warm and cool lightings.
    i think this color will suit for many different skin tones. ;)

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  17. thanks, Fanny.
    i like your new avatar! :D

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  18. thank you, Girlie Blogger! :)

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  19. i love Butter Lond! but i must admit their true forte is creme finish colors like this.
    i am plotting on hauling the spring collection. ;p

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  20. thanks, Nikki :)
    i actually brought out some minty greens from my stash but just couldn't do it. haha
    let us just enjoy the winter as it is. :)

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  21. thanks, Anel :D
    the formula is excellent. i've had some trouble with glittery ones but no creme finish Butter London polish has disappointed me, yet!
    2 coats covers evenly and perfectly. :)

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  22. thank you, simera.
    i hope you are feeling better. :)

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  23. Anna Theresa WinklerFebruary 04, 2012

    wow the first colour looks great!!! i really like it!
    xxx

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  24. thanks!
    i like it better under cool lighting as well. :)

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  25. love the shade..i just got a lovely shade of green.:P

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  26. CassandrapamelaFebruary 04, 2012

    oh my God this is really perfect shade!!!

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  27. Love the color. I saw it in store but did think too high of it. But it looks so great on your nails and now I want it.

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  28. sooo pretty! how do u get your polish to look so glossy & shiny?? i think this is a beautiful color. im def not ready to wear pastels yet. actually i never really like wearing light color np hahaha even in spring or summer i'll sometimes break out a dark vampy color. ehhh who cares, they're my nails! hahaha

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  29. yea I totally know what you mean, it's a little early for pastel nail shades for me. I love this color on you and the mauve is cool.
    Thanks for sharing this shade, following you now

    xoDale
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  30. thanks for stopping by and adding me to your list. you are on my reading list as well. :)
    i think i will eventually wear some of the trends but i am dark purple polish kind of gal at heart. lol

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  31. thanks! :)
    it is actually the top coat i use.
    i usually top my polish with Seche Vite or Poshe fast drying top coats. they make polish dry in a couple minutes and add really great shine. Seche Vite is initially shinier and used at lots of professional salons. hths!

    i agree with your polish color preference. i won't wear any pastel before i rock some darks couple more times. ;)

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  32. lol. the joy of enabling!
    good thing is this is a part of the permament collection. you can get it anytime. :)

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  33. thanks, debi!
    you will show us the polish soon, right? ;p

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  34. Wow Love the color! I love taupe/mauve colored polishes. You paint your nails well!

    Mary
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  35. Love this colour, and I love Butter as well!! It looks really nice and glossy :o Did you use any top coat?

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  36. I LOVE butter London. Period. Fo Sho.

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  37. yes!just waiting for an opportunity to put it on :)

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  38. those are gorgy colors, lena... totally my kind of nail colors. never heard of this brand before... thanks for letting me be aware. :)

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  39. thanks, Jas.
    i agree this color would be perfect for you!
    butter london is my favorite high-end nail polish brand. i'd recommend their colors with creme finish. :)

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  40. aww a kindred spririt! :p

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  41. thank you, Chloe. :)
    yes. i used Seche Vite fast drying topcoat. i love this one for the crazy shine and usually buy salon size bottles. ;p

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  42. thank you, Mary :)
    i used to change my nail colors everyday. practice makes everything better, i guess! :D

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  43. ive been seeing a lot of butter london notds on blogs lately, i'm gonna check this brand out i really like toff its so pretty, this is the perfect shade for me, i like colors like this for my hands and brights for my feet :p

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  44. thanks, Rina :)
    i am glad you visited my blog and adding it to your list.
    following you as well! :)

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  45. this color is muted enough but still gets lots of attention.
    it'd look lovely on you. :)

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  46. HAHA You don't have to describe it Lena! It looks GREAT! I may have to get this color. Nice! :D

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  47. you should, Kim!
    it will look beautiful on you. i know it. :)

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  48. Your pictures look like they should be in a magazine ad. They almost look fake! I mean that in the best way though, the shine is glorious!

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  49. lol. thanks, Feelo!
    Seche Vite is the bomb.
    (let me tell you the secret, tho. Seche is the shinest initially but Poshe maintains shine longer. they are two of my favorite fast drying top coats!)

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  50. Your manicure is so perfect...would you mind doing mine as well? haha You gotta love Toff :) xx

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  51. lol!
    funny i am not as good when i am coloring for others! my sister complains about it actually. ;p

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