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OPI The Amazing Spider-Man Collection Review and Swatches

Apr 242012

OPI The Amazing Spider-Man Collection

OPI Your Web or Mine

OPI Into the Night

OPI Call Me Gwen-ever

OPI Just Spotted the Lizard

OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls

OPI Number One Nemesis

OPI Green Shatter (applied thin, really thick, and thick)

I’m not the biggest Spider-Man fan but this collection is cute and fun! My step-boys just might take notice in what I do since OPI has combined 2 ultimate passions; comic books and nail polish. I could have done without “Your Web or Mine” being included in this collection because it’s so frosty, but I have to remind myself that there are women out there that love frost shades and will still go crazy for this color…none of the polish lovers I know personally, but someone out there. “My Boyfriend Scales Walls” is nice summer white, without being too white. “Just Spotted the Lizard” will most likely be a top seller and go fast. I didn’t have any issues with the formula of this collection, which was surprising because this collection has so many different finishes.

Note: My camera is being stupid BUT the polish colors are accurate. Sigh.

Your Web of Mine? – frosty medium, like straight from the 80’s. But what’s old is new again, so if vintage frames can make a strong comeback I’m sure frosty pink can too.

Into the Night – shimmer (slightly frost) midnight blue with indigo tones. This one took 3 coats for complete coverage.

Call Me Gwen-ever – crème coral orange. Pretty orange, it’s bright but not glaring that looks good across the board.

Just Spotted the Lizard – duo-chrome (more like a triple-chrome) metallic golden yellow, olive green, and slate blue. It was only a matter of time before we started seeing more dupes of Chanel Péridot.

My Boyfriend Scales Walls – crème white with blue-gray tones. I can list this one in the “Twist on White” series. I love this color and got a lot of compliments and curious questions about the color (most people can really see the gray) but the formula wasn’t stellar and a little too thin. I’m sure it’s due this being a new bottle; by my next application it’ll be perfect.

Number One Nemesis – super shimmery gray-green jelly base with gold, green, and gray micro shimmer. I love this color! I thought it was black with gold shimmer (which would have been a dozy because we’ve seen it before) but it was a pleasant surprise to see something different.

Green Shatter – dark gray base packed with green micro glitter that gives a shatter effect when applied in 1 single stroke (not layered) over semi wet nail polish.

Where to buy: Available May 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA

Price: $8.50 (suggested retail price)

Rating: A-

Disclaimer: This product was sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on http://www.addictedtoallthingspretty.com and from Krissy (aka Krissy90220) remain unbiased and unpaid. For more info, feel free to contact the author.

OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection Review and Swatches

Apr 202012

OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection

As a Disney fanatic, I really wanted OPI to show out when it came to this collection. I’m they are thee one and only OPI. I think OPI really dropped the ball on this one. I’m not sure if they spent the day at Disneyland before putting this collection together. If you’ve ever been to Disneyland (which everyone should do once in their lifetime) then you know how visual this collection should have been. Vintage Minnie Mouse should have been one of their biggest most notable collections and it just didn’t do it for me.

Vintage Minnie wasn’t all about the pinks and berries. She was filled with colors like yellow, red, blue, brown, and tans. I don’t think they should have gone with the obvious colors but something different would have been very memorable. Maybe mouse head glitter or shrink-wrapped caps?

Happy to report, the formulas were great as to be expected with OPI. They were smooth like butter and only needed 2 coats.

OPI Nothin Mousie Bout It

OPI If You Moust You Moust

OPI I'm All Ears

OPI The Color of Minnie

Nothin’ Mousie ‘Bout It – sheer pink base with pink, purple, and yellow micro glitter with chunky soft pink heart-shaped glitter. I really like the glitter in this one but the heats I could have done without.

If You Moust You Moust – candy pink cream. The pink is perfect. It’s cute and girlie without being too pink where older beauties may be turned off by it.

I’m All Ears – raspberry pink jelly with pink and purple shimmer. OPI comes out with a color like this at least twice a year. We get it.

The Color of Minnie – red pink with whisper shimmer. It’s almost like a frost without being a frost. Pretty but I not my style personally.

Where to buy: Available June 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA

Price: $8.50 (suggested retail price)

Rating: C

Disney Fans Rejoice! Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection by OPI

Apr 042012

OPI launches Vintage Minnie Mouse, including four limited edition nail lacquers, for summer. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the colors encapsulate Minnie Mouse’s irresistible charm in playful, pretty shades of pink and red.

“OPI is so excited to collaborate with Disney and draw inspiration from one of the world’s most popular characters,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This collection brings together the expertise of OPI and the iconic style of Minnie Mouse to inspire the distinct palette of vibrant, feminine shades for summer Nails will pop against summer skin in these classic, saturated hues – holding their own alongside the bold prints of the season.”

The line features a pink crème lacquer, one frosted red shade, a shimmery fuchsia, and a heart glitter confetti:

OPI Nothin’ Mousie ‘bout It

Nothin’ Mousie ‘bout It
Don’t squeak it – SHOUT IT! This confetti light pink is tops!

OPI I’m All Ears

I’m All Ears
Tell me how much you love this magenta shimmer.

OPI If You Moust You Moust

If You Moust You Moust
You gotta pink what you gotta pink.

OPI The Color of Minnie

The Color of Minnie
You had this little mouse at “red.”

As with all OPI nail lacquers, Vintage Minnie Mouse by OPI contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning June 2012 at professional salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Disney Minnie bottle tops would have made these over the top!

The Amazing Spider-Man Collection by OPI, Preview and Release Details

Apr 042012

OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Shatter, inspired by Sony Pictures’ The Amazing Spider-Man. With an all-star cast including Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, this highly-anticipated series reboot opens in theaters nationwide in 3D on July 3, 2012.

“OPI is so excited to work with Sony Pictures in welcoming Spider-Man back on the big screen,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This film explores a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy that’s going to be both dark and sexy. The colors created for this promotion capture the movie’s exciting atmosphere, with standout shades like the deep shimmering blue Into the Night and the metallic golden green Just Spotted the Lizard.”

The film villain’s reptilian look can be replicated with a high-fashion twist by using the new deep green shimmer Shatter coat. Shatter the Scales is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Shatter the Scales from matte to glossy in seconds.

The line features six nail lacquers in addition to Shatter the Scales, ranging from white, coral and pink to mood-setting hues of blue, nickel and yellow-green:

OPI Your Web or Mine?

Your Web or Mine?
The perfect pink for sticky situations.

OPI Into the Night

Into the Night
This perfect midnight blue was made for prowling.

OPI Call Me Gwen-ever

Call Me Gwen-ever
Girlfriend, be sure to pick up when this urgent coral calls.

OPI Just Spotted the Lizard

Just Spotted the Lizard
Be seen in this reptilian yellow-green.

OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls

My Boyfriend Scales Walls
Climb new heights with this cityscape white.

OPI Number One Nemesis

Number One Nemesis
Show your metal in this sparkling nickel.

OPI Green Shatter

OPI Green Shatter

As with all OPI nail lacquers, these shades inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning May 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

I was really hoping for a collection inspired by Dark Night

New York City Ballet Collection By OPI, Review and Swatches

Apr 022012

New York City Ballet by OPI

OPI You Callin Me a Lyre - sheer baby pink

OPI My Pointe Exactly - sheer gray

OPI Don't Touch My Tutu - sheer white

OPI Pirouette My Whistle - brushed silver hexagon glitter with silver micro glitter in a clear base

OPI Barre My Soul - sheer nude beige

OPI Care to Danse? - sheer lilac

I literally had a drool fest when I saw these babies at a beauty supply store at the Beverly Center a few weeks ago. As much as I love bright nail colors, sometimes I just tired of them and want to wear something sweet and conservative. New York City ballet by OPI is a Spring 2012 collection with 5 limited edition SoftShades and 1 glitter.

The collection goes great with the overall theme and the colors are indeed sheer and soft, with a dainty feel and quality. I did experience a little bit of unevenness, which is to be expected with sheer shades. Because they only have a hint of color, they’re universally flattering on everyone.

These look a lot better in the bottles than they do on. Even after 3 coats it’s still kind of difficult to tell them apart from one another. I would have loved to see more color, perhaps with the color depth in between a sheer and a jelly. The biggest surprise was Pirouette My Whistle. This is more than just a silver glitter; it’s a brushed silver with very little shine that has a very conservative adult feel about it. I’m really not sure why they included Don’t Touch My Tutu when Funny Bunny is the same and can still be easily found. I don’t suspect anyone will point out the fact that I’m wearing one and not the other.

I did 2 swatches for all of these but you’ll want to opt for 3 or an ultra white base.

Where to buy: Available April 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA

Price: $8.50 (suggested retail price)

Rating: B-, the streakiness and lack of color posed an issue. I’m okay with sheer but I want people to see a little color of variance.

OPI Partners with New York City Ballet for 6 New SoftShades Nail Lacquers

Mar 132012

OPI announces the launch of six new additions to the SoftShades collection, inspired by the New York City Ballet (NYCB), one of the world’s premiere dance companies. New York City Ballet by OPI features five sheer shades lightly tinged in hues of beige, pink, white, lilac and gray, as well as a silver sparkly lacquer. With various sized glitter particles, this hue can be worn alone or layered over any of the other colors for added shine and dimension.

“OPI is so excited to work with the New York City Ballet,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “NYCB is rich with artistic history and has a renowned reputation that brings people from around the world to see NYCB performances. The dancers, choreography and costumes provided a wealth of inspiration for a range of soft, feminine hues. The beige, pink, and white lacquers bring to mind classic ballet slippers, tutus and leotards, while the sheer lilac and gray add muted color to ballet’s traditional pink.”

“One of our goals at NYCB is to make ballet accessible to the widest possible public,” remarks Katherine E. Brown, NYCB Executive Director. “We are thrilled to be partnering with OPI on this exciting new endeavor, sharing the beauty and elegance of NYCB with a new audience.”

The six lacquers in New York City Ballet by OPI include:

Barre My Soul

Barre My Soul
This sheer beige is gorgeous, and that’s the “naked” truth.

You Callin' Me a Lyre?

You Callin’ Me a Lyre?
This ascending pink hits all the right notes.

Don't Touch My Tutu!

Don’t Touch My Tutu!
Hands off this wispy white — it’s all mine!

Care to Danse?

Care to Danse?
This lilac is up-to-the-minuet in fashion.

My Pointe Exactly

My Pointe Exactly
See? This gorgeous sheer gray has been right all along!

Pirouette My Whistle

Pirouette My Whistle
Drink up! This silver sparkle is just what you need.

All SoftShades nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

New York City Ballet by OPI will be available April 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

End of February Nails

Feb 272012

OPI On The Runway With Jason Wu and Rebecca Taylor for New York Fashion Week

Feb 122012

OPI was used on nails for the Jason Wu and Rebecca Taylor fall/winter shows at St. John’s Center Studios and Lincoln Center! For Jason Wu, models’ nails were painted with taupe hue, San Tan-tonio. The noticeable neutral complimented clothes in taupe, black and gold with pops of fuchsia and red.

Meanwhile, Road House Blues, a purple-y navy, was painted on models’ nails for Rebecca Taylor to compliment the collection’s dark colors and floral prints.

Source: OPI

Nailed: OPI Get in the Expresso Lane with Did it on Em Dots

Feb 072012

International Salon and Spa Expo 2012, Long Beach California

Jan 302012

Rusk

I’ve been a fan of Rusk professional hair care line for years, so I was excited to see them at the show. They had their regular product line up and were also there to present the new Being Sexy line up, set to be releasing during Mary/ June 2012. Sadly, I missed Nancy “the queen of great hair” O’Donnell yesterday signing autographs. She’s so awesome…and that hair…

OPI Nail Lacquer

OPI Nail Lacquer had endless rows of polish. There is no denying their cult-like following.

Orly Nail Lacquer Cool Romance Collection Spring 2012

Orly was on hand presenting their Cool Romance Collection for Spring 2012

Hot Tools

I bought a 1 ½” marcel curling iron from Hot Tools. They didn’t have their steam rollers on hand, but I’ve been told that girls love them and naturals seem to love them too.

China Glaze Magnetix Collection (release TBA)

China Glaze was keeping the Hunger Games Collection under wraps until later, but I was pleasantly surprised to see their 6-piece Magnatix Collection on-hand.

Tsubame Scissors

Tsubame Scissors had one of the most impressive educators cutting hair with sheers. He made it look so easy and flawless. The doll’s hair cut looked amazing. It actually has me considering a short ‘do…and we know I don’t do short hair.

CM Hair Inc. - MorocVita Oil

CM Hair, Inc. had a really unique curling wand/ brush that just became available in the U.S. Look how well her curls hold and check out how shiny her hair is!

Minx Nails

Minx’s booth was very impressive and they have a lot of new designs coming out. I’m getting Minx for my next pedicure and can’t wait to share the post with you guys.

Avlon KeraCare

The Avlon KeraCare booth had to be one of my least favorites of the day. Nonetheless, this is one of my favorite hair care brands for both my natural hair and weaves. It didn’t stop me from purchasing a jar of their uber popular Edge Control glaze.

CND

CND

CND had a gorgeous booth with the plushest white carpet. Even after walking all day it felt like I was walking on a cloud.

Essie Navigate Her Collection Spring 2012

Essie had their Navigate Her Collection for Spring on-hand. If I’m right this collection is at Ulta…I know I’ve seen it somewhere, but it could have been a magazine.

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