When I first applied a mint green shade on my finger nails, approximately three months ago, my dear significant other commented that I looked “sick”, or even more endearingly, “dead”. How sweet.

But now I can rub it in his face and say “I told you so!”, thanks to megabrand Chanel’s endorsement in the form of their newest nail polish in a cool, jade green hue. I was, apparently, three months ahead of the game. (Smug look.)

The jade lacquer featured prominently in their Fall/Winter ‘09 show and had caused quite a bit of a tizzy in the blogosphere. Known for creating cult colours that subsequently sell out like hotcakes, or in our local context, Mellben Seafood’s crab noodles, Chanel knows how best to market its probably top-selling items — make it limited edition. Yes, like the previous navy blue and black varnish (both of which went on to create a global craze), this one’s only for the selected few. So get yourself on the waiting list if you’re as hardcore as the rest of the fashionphiles worldwide — I’ve already made my call.