The Spring 2012 collection from OPI is the Holland Collection, and it contains twelve nail lacquers. I decided to split up the two posts because it can be a lot on my nails to swatch twelve polishes in a row, and a lot on the head (nail polish smell, anyone?). I also feel like when I split up large nail polish collections, you get a chance to take in each shade more. Included in this post are the first six nail lacquers in this collection.

“Holland has a very unique, vibrant beauty to match its open-minded nature,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Spring is the season of color, and the Holland Collection provides an array of pink, coral and orange hues that capture this energy. The bright lacquers are married with neutrals in new variations like red clay and sea green.”

I’ve never been to Holland myself, but my brother was there for business last year, and he kept me updated with photographs and even bought me a souvenir from there which I love and cherish. The Holland Collection greatly reflects the culture and beauty of the country and how much energy comes from its’ cities. To see photographs and swatches, read more…

When I first found out that OPI would be collaborating with Nicki Minaj to create a collection I admit that squealed with excitement. I find Nicki Minaj to be such wonderful eye candy when it comes to her fashion and beauty choices. The colors, patterns, and trends she wears and creates are always inspiring, and I thought it would translate beautifully into a nail polish collection.

“OPI is so excited to work with Nicki in releasing these six new nail lacquers,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Nicki has taken the hip hop world by storm, but her music is only part of the equation. She’s also become a fashion inspiration, noted for her daring costumes and hair color both on and off the stage.”

I really could not have said it better myself. Whether you love or hate her music, she really is like a real-life Barbie, displaying intricate, crazy costumes, hair, and makeup. The six colors in this collection are simply gorgeous and perfectly reminiscent of Nicki Minaj. To see photographs and swatches of the entire collection, read more…

This winter, China Glaze introduces a nail industry first: utilizing 3-D glitters in its new “Eye Candy” collection.  Inspired by Marilyn Monroe and her timeless allure, this innovative new glitter technology provides a knock-your-eyes-out, super sparkly effect to your manicure. Multi-sized and differently shaped glitter particles are cleverly combined to create a sexy, super decadent, 3-D finish in six bright, eye-popping shades.  Whether you prefer gleaming gold or glamorous smoky grey, China Glaze’s “Eye Candy” collection adds a dazzling finish to your holiday look with a glimmer that is sure to catch everyone’s eye! To see photographs and swatches of the entire collection, read more…

The China Glaze “Let It Snow” Holiday 2011 Nail Polish Collection is a twelve-piece collection of holiday-inspired shades, complete with dazzling glitter and gorgeous, smooth creme’s. I can honestly say that this is an incredible nail polish collection from start to finish…there is not one polish that disappoints in formula or color. Since this is going to be a very picture-heavy post, let’s go ahead and get right into the swatches, read more…

As I typed “Holiday 2011″ into the title of this post, I stopped and asked myself where time has gone. It is kind of insane to think that we already approaching the holiday season this year already. Luckily for all you beauty lovers, holiday season also means plenty of new releases in makeup and nail polish. These brand new, limited edition Nicole by OPI Holiday Glitters are all sparkly, festive, and add plenty of bling to your life.

“The holiday season’s celebratory feeling lends itself to added glitz and glamour in fashion, jewelry, accessories, and most importantly – for nails!” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The four alluring Holiday Glitters shades offer a great way to add lots of color. Red and gold glitter tones offer a more classic holiday look, while magenta and sapphire blue incorporate rich, weighty jewel tones – which is another important trend for the season.”

I was very impressed with these limited edition Holiday Glitters because they actually have a gorgeous dimension and depth to them because of the addition of multi-colored glitter and shimmer. If you’re feeling ready for the season, go ahead and check out photographs and swatches of these four dazzling shades, read more…

OPI announces the launch of six new limited edition shades inspired by hip hop sensation Nicki Minaj, including a purple Shatter! inspired by Minaj’s unique style, love of bright colors, and her debut album Pink Friday, the Nicki Minaj by OPI promotion will feature an array of bold hues, from neon lime green to pink.

 “OPI is so excited to work with Nicki in releasing these six new nail lacquers,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “Nicki has taken the hip hop world by storm, but her music is only part of the equation. She’s also become a fashion inspiration, noted for her daring costumes and hair color both on and off the stage.”

There is no denying that Nicki Minaj is colorful, edgy, bright, and fun to watch, so these nail lacquers are sure to be a hot seller. Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday” lipstick by MAC sold out in just minutes when it was released last year from Thanksgiving to Christmas, so expect these to go quickly as well. I always enjoy seeing what Nicki Minaj is going to do next, from hair to makeup to fashion, because I view it as a work of art. To see photographs of this upcoming collection, read more…

OPI Designer Series Nail Lacquer shades include vivid hues and sparkling, glitter-packed textures featuring OPI’s exclusive diamond-dust formula. This fall, two brand new shades are being added to the nine Designer Series nail lacquers, Temptation and Bold. Temptation is a gorgeous sparkling purple, and Bold is described by OPI as a bright red glitter. I was actually torn between whether or not this was a pink or a red because it sort of falls somewhere in between the two. It almost reminds me of the inside of a watermelon…ask some people whether or not it is bright pink or red, and you will have different perceptions. The sparkle in this polish makes it absolutely gorgeous, and it is the perfect shade for the upcoming holidays. I even wore this shade this past week and received a few compliments and inquiries as to whether or not it was for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you see pink or red, let’s take a look at more photographs and swatches, read more…

OPI Designer Series Nail Lacquer shades include vivid hues and sparkling, glitter-packed textures featuring OPI’s exclusive diamond-dust formula. This fall, two brand new shades are being added to the nine Designer Series nail lacquers, including this gorgeous shade called Temptation.

“This Fall, bold and rich colors like purple and red will be used as accent shades, adding a pop of pigmented color to any look. Designer Series lacquers enhance these colors with intense shimmer and unique texture,” says Suzi-Weiss Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Adding dazzling diamond-dust and saturated color to these trendy hues makes a bold, high-fashion statement.”

 

Temptation is beyond gorgeous, both in the bottle and on the nails. As an avid purple lover, I saw this nail lacquer and I instantly cooed out-loud! To see photographs and swatches of this gorgeous new addition to the OPI Designer Series, read more…

I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of Sephora by OPI recently. I have found their recent color collections and additions to be somewhat typical and boring with an occasional shade here and there that has caught my attention. What’s Your Poison? was one of those shades that stood out at me because it contained beautiful metallic silver glitter in a bright fuchsia-red base. I know, fuchsia-red? Is that even a color? I thought this would be red, but when I look at it, it looks fuchsia to me…and then it looks red again. I guess we’ll leave it up to the beholder. To see photographs and swatches, as well as what I thought of the formula, read more…

The perfect fall color. If you close your eyes and visualize what that means to you, I bet Essie’s “Angora Cardi” comes close, if not dead on. To me, this shade is the epitome of autumn, offering a a burgundy cranberry shade that has hints of brown and mauve in it. It’s not too dark where it looks vampy, and it glides on to your nail with smooth, buttery opaque perfection. To see photographs and swatches, read more…