Vintage CHANEL: #247 Haute Chocolat (swatches & review)

 

How thrilled would you be if you could help create a unique CHANEL nail lacquer shade? That’s exactly what happened in 2008 to then-19 -year old Amy Gonzo from Port Washington, WI, when she entered the “Color of the Year” contest sponsored by Seventeen Magazine in conjunction with CHANEL.  Her winning entry was inspired by her favourite holiday & cold weather drink: a steaming cup of hot chocolate.  Choosing a unique twist on the name, she very aptly named her colour ‘Haute Chocolat’, in honour of the French cosmetics brand – how perfectly fitting for this decadently rich, deep brown lacquer.

How I came to have this beauty: Being the CHANEL cosmetics addict collector that I am, I literally moved heaven & earth to get this shade … no, seriously: I bought it sight unseen back in 2008, had it shipped to my mother-in-law’s condo in Florida where my sister-in-law (who was visiting there at the time) was supposed to bring it back to Montréal for me – she forgot to pack it – I had to then wait a few more months before my mother-in-law came back with my treasured bottle, until I could finally get my hands (or nails) on it … crazy stuff, but 100% true!
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how absolutely yummy does this look? (source)


 

CHANEL’s #247 ‘Haute Chocolat’ is a simply stunning hue, like that of simmering melted chocolate. Interestingly enough, the formula is thin – almost watery, yet still manages to flow exceptionally well. This rich mink brown colour is shot through with silver, gold, pink, blue, and green ultra-fine glitter, some of it so minute that it only appears as quick little flashes of light. In order to achieve the opacity you see here, I applied 3 very thin coats, although you could probably get a similar look with 2 thicker layers.  For a shimmery lacquer, I was pleased by how naturally glossy it was and the fact that there was no staining upon its very easy removal, was a nice bonus.
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in sunlight/deep tone


in sunlight/medium tone


in sunlight/lighter tone


closeup


indoors/lighter tone


indoors/deeper tone


backlit


with flash

Final thoughts: ‘Haute Chocolat’ not only proudly takes its place in my collection of vintage CHANEL lacquers, but also has the distinction of being a totally unique colour amongst its fellow varnishes. This luxurious hue has some chameleon-like properties as well, going from a deep seal brown, to a mid-range chestnut, as well as taking on a lighter sepia tone at times.  Never being one to follow trends all that closely, I absolutely love the glimmering look of ‘Haute Chocolat’ against lightly tanned skin … so totally compliments that summer glow! After its long journey to get to me, wearing this delicious hue was so worth it! (plus, I make a mean cup of cocoa – how could I not own this gem?)
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