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First Look: OPI Mariah Carey Holiday Collection Part 1

2013-09-10T17:49:00.000-07:00

OPI Joins Mariah Carey to Launch 18 New Limited Edition Holiday Nail Lacquers

OPI announces the launch of 18 new limited edition holiday nail lacquers inspired by recording artist and international superstar Mariah Carey. This seasonal promotion includes an assortment of red, burgundy, maroon and chocolate brown hues, along with glitter-packed gold, bronze and pearl shades.

Mariah Carey Holiday also features six new Liquid Sand™ lacquers, ranging from icy blue to frosted pink to sparkling graphite. Each of the Liquid Sand shades showcases OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.

“Mariah Carey is truly synonomous with the holiday season,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “People around the world listen to her festive, iconic songs – ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ is a personal favorite – and these 18 lacquers evoke the warmth, beauty, energy and positive spirit that’s present in Mariah’s music.

“This holiday season is all about red, glitter and texture for nails,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “With 18 shades, there’s a perfect hue for every occasion. The 12 crème and glitter lacquers include classic reds, champagne gold, and warm burgundies, while the six Liquid Sand shades should be worn without top coat for a matte finish in icy, frosted colors.”

Mariah Carey Holiday includes the following (*Liquid Sand shade):

My Favorite Ornament

Make this champagne glitter your new personal favorite.

All I Want for Christmas (is OPI)

This marvelous maroon is present-ly my top choice.

Cute Little Vixen

This deep red violet has foxy written all over it.

Underneath the Mistletoe

Is my kiss as spicy-sweet as this candy-apple red?

In My Santa Suit

This generously pigmented red is worth staying on the “nice” list.

Visions of Love

I see this rich burgundy in my immediate future.

Warm Me Up

This spiced coffee hits all the cold spots.

Wonderous Star

This gold-flecked shimmer has heavenly shine.

All Sparkly and Gold

What more can we say...the name says it all.

Sleigh Ride for Two

There’s only room left for this dark hot chocolate.

Ski Slope Sweetie

This golden pearl is everybunny’s favorite.

I Snow You Love Me

Just like I snow you love this disco light confetti.

Silent Stars Go By*

This blush of textured pink has parades of sparkle.

Baby Please Come Home*

Can’t wait to see you...in this textured and sparkling lilac.

Make Him Mine*

But make this textured glistening rose mine first!

It’s Frosty Outside*

This frosted silver is so icy it’s hot.

Emotions*

This dramatic sparkling coal has got me feeling fine.

Kiss Me at Midnight*

It’s time to fall in love with this frosted ice blue.

Mariah Carey Holiday nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Liquid Sand nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat.

Mariah Carey Holiday will be available October 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 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!

Looks like a decent collection. A lot of the colors look similar to each other, however. I have a feeling if I get any, it's only going to be a few. Definitely looking forward to seeing the glitters in person! I Snow You Love Me looks like it will be an amazing glitter for layering! I'll also probably pick up All I Want For Christmas (Is OPI) just for the name alone. Always get sucked into the cutesy names!

NOTD: China Glaze Lemon Fizz

2012-05-09T23:50:00.000-07:00

Lemon Fizz by China Glaze is the perfect creamy yellow for spring! It looks like a baby chick!

Swatch is 2 coats

First Look: China Glaze Wicked Collection

2012-05-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

From left to right the colors are...

Cast a Spell

Immortal

Bizarre Blurple

Glitter Goblin

Roguish Red

Make a Spectacle

The China Glaze Wicked collection is scheduled to be released in Fall 2012 for Halloween.

OMG! I've got to have Glitter Goblin!!! It's so darn cute and perfect for Halloween. The other polishes are really cool, so I'll have to decide if I want any of those when I see them in person, but Glitter Goblin is a MUST for me!

First Look: China Glaze Bohemian Luster Chrome Collection

2012-04-27T23:24:00.000-07:00

The China Glaze Bohemian Luster Chrome collection is scheduled to be released in Summer 2012.

From left to right the colors are...

Unpredictable

Rare and Radiant

Swanky Silk

No Plain Jane

Want My Bawdy

Deviantly Daring

These are some amazing duochromes. I might have to check these out before I decide if I want to buy any. They look really pretty!

NOTD: China Glaze Peachy Keen

2012-04-21T22:13:00.000-07:00

Gotta love spring and all the pretty colors you get to wear! Peachy Keen by China Glaze is no exception! It's a such cute peach color!

Swatch is 2 coats

First Look: OPI Germany Collection

2012-04-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

Top Row (left to right):

My Very First Knockwurst

Don't Pretzel My Buttons

Berlin There Done That

Don't Talk Bach to Me

Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine!

Schnapps Out of It!

Bottom Row (left to right):

Suzi & the 7 Dusseldorfs

Every Month is Oktoberfest!

Unfor-greta-bly Blue

Deutche Want Me Baby

Danke-Shiny Red

German-icure by OPI

The OPI Germany is scheduled to be released in late Summer/early Fall 2012.

The neutrals and purples are calling my name in this collection! I will admit that I'm not excited for the Germany collection like I've been for the last 2 fall collections OPI has released. I might change my mind upon seeing these polishes in person.

First Look: Orly Dark Shadows Collection

2012-04-16T07:18:00.000-07:00

From left to right the colors are...

Grave Mistake

Buried Alive

Mysterious Curse

Decades of Dysfunction

The Orly Dark Shadows collection is scheduled to be released in May 2012.

This collection is being released to coincide with the film adaption of the 1970s television show Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp. These colors are screaming fall to me! Pretty!

NOTD: OPI Rumple's Wiggin'

2012-04-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

My choice for Easter this year was Rumple's Wiggin' by OPI. It's the perfect lilac and one of my favorite polishes in my collection!

Swatch is 2 coats with base and top coats.

Note: Rainy weather was preventing me from getting good lighting. This the best I could do.

First Look: OPI The Amazing Spiderman Collection

2012-04-04T14:03:00.000-07:00

The Amazing Spiderman collection by OPI is scheduled to be released in May 2012.

From left to right the colors are...

Shatter the Scales

My Boyfriend Scales Walls

Call Me Gwen-ever

Your Web or Mine!

Just Spotted the Lizard

Number One Nemesis

Into the Night

This collection doesn't have much appeal to me. The are some unique colors, namely Just Spotted the Lizard, but I might pass on this collection. If I were to get any, I would probably get Number One Nemesis and Just Spotted the Lizard.

First Look: Essie Poppy-Razzi Collection

2012-03-31T18:28:00.000-07:00

The Essie Poppy-Razzi Collection is scheduled to be released in May 2012.

From left to right the colors are...

Action

Bazooka

Camera

Lights

A top coat called Super Duper Top Coat is to be released with this collection.

First Look: OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection

2012-03-28T15:19:00.001-07:00

The OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse collection is scheduled to be released in July 2012.

From left to right the colors are...

Nothin' Mousie 'bout It

I'm All Ears

If You Moust You Moust

The Color of Minnie

The Disney fan in me is so ready to jump all over this collection! Vintage Minnie Mouse is all over my favorite color... pink! The glitter, Nothin' Mousie 'bout It, is adorable and will be THE polish in this collection! That will sell out fast! I want them all! OPI has a winner with this collection IMO!

Update: Where Have I Been?!

2011-06-30T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!

I know it's been over a month since I updated, but I promise I have good reasons for that. First, I was asked to work full time for the first few weeks of June, which just about killed me! Haha! I have an hour commute to work and an hour from. Basically, I had 10-11 hour days, so I was too darn tired to do anything nail related. I barely had time to keep my nails manicured!

Then I took a much needed vacation, and selfishly, I wasn't about to do anything but take some R&R for myself! If you're wondering, the vacation was awesome, and it really helped me unwind.

Finally, I had a family member die recently. I will be attending a funeral next week, so I don't know how that will come to play in my blogging plans. I'm hoping to get up at least one post before then, but if not, I apologize.

Thank you for understanding!

First Look: The Muppets OPI Collection

2011-05-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

The Muppets collection by OPI is scheduled to be released at the end of this year. It is the holiday collection for 2011.

From left to right the colors are...

Warm & Fozzie

Rainbow Connection

Fresh Frog of Bel Air

Gettin' Miss Piggy With It!

Gone Gonzo!

Divine Swine

Top Row...

Excuse Moi!

Designer... de Better!

Bottom Row...

Wocka Wocka!

Meep-Meep-Meep

Pepe's Purple Passion

Animal-istic

There will of course be a mini set released alongside the full size collection. The usual four colors will be released in this set.

From left to right the colors are...

Wocka Wocka!

Excuse Moi!

Designer... de Better!

Warm & Fozzie

OMG! This collection is amazing! I cannot wait for this to come out! I'm am going to be all over the glitters! OPI never fails to deliver with their holiday collections. Rainbow Connection looks delicious! Holidays, come now!

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Review and Swatches: Pirates of the Caribbean OPI Collection

2011-05-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

The new Pirates of the Caribbean collection by OPI was recently released a few weeks ago. I was able to pick up the whole collection two weeks ago. This was a collection I was really excited for from the moment I heard about it. My excitement hasn't change now that I've played with them a bit and done some swatches. In my opinion, this collection is unique. It has a lot of common colors, but all the colors are muted, which makes them more interesting. I know some people don't think the color selections were appropriate for the movie, stating reds, golds, and other dark colors would have made more sense. For me, the collection fits the movie franchise as well as still being a perfect set of colors for spring/summer. Needless to say, I'm a fan of this collection immensely. I'll stop myself from being overly fanatical and get to the swatches now.

Note: All swatches are 2 coats with no base or top coat.

Skull & Glossbones: Probably the polish that is the most appropriate color for the movie. A murky gray based beige color, Skull & Glossbones is the epitome of everything Pirates of the Caribbean. I am reminded of the dark colored cinematography of the first three movies when I look at this color. Since the name is played off of the infamous skull & crossbones shown in all the movies, it makes sense that this color is neutral and as close to white this collection will get. While it is nowhere near white, it almost looks like a dirty antique beige. It's unique, but it's the color I think will work in fall from this collection. I like bright colors for summer, so I'll wait till fall to use this one, but it's beautiful nonetheless.

Stranger Tides: Bearing the name of the new movie, Stranger Tides, is a sage colored lacquer with undertones of gray. The color seems to be inspired from the waters shown in the movies. The green in this polish is front and center, but it's muted down to give a very wearable creme finish. One of my favorites in the collection, I bought this for the uniqueness of the color and it's been the first color I've chosen to wear. This color is perfect for spring!

Mermaid's Tears: Inspired by the new characters introduced in the fourth movie, Mermaid's Tears is a beautiful, bright seafoam green. The green is the standout of this polish, but blue undertones take this polish from wow to WOW! This polish is the star of the collection and is a must-have for any nail polish addict, like myself. This is the polish to get! If you're looking to get one from this collection, pick Mermaid's Tears. You won't regret it!

Planks a Lot: Walk the plank and take a leap of faith with this purple polish. Say Planks a Lot to OPI for giving you this perfect shade of purple. With this slightest hint of gray undertones, this lacquer gives the perfect punch of color without being "in your face" bright. Summer nails in this color will be a standout.

Sparrow Me the Drama: Jack Sparrow is ready to serve up some comedic pink drama. Sparrow Me the Drama (how cute is that name!) is a classic pink color slightly on the muted side. If you're looking for something cute and flirty for the summer, this color is the perfect choice!

Steady As She Rose: Captain Jack Sparrow is ready to sail the Black Pearl and shout out Steady As She Rose. This little play on words tells us this color is pink! Soft and muted, this polish is a grayish pink creme shade. This is the color of this collection for those of you who love soft shades. Only downside is you can still see VNL (visible nail line) after 2 coats. Another coat would take care of this problem I'm sure. Pretty and light, this color was made for spring.

Beautiful collection, right?! I strongly suggest everyone at least check out the collection. The standouts are Mermaid's Tears and Planks a Lot! Stranger Tides is special too! Pick up Sparrow Me the Drama just for the name alone. Haha!

Thoughts and opinions? Comment below.

First Look: OPI Miss Universe Collection

2011-05-10T18:18:00.000-07:00

The OPI Miss Universe collection is scheduled to be released in July 2011.

From left to right the colors are...

Congeniality is My Middle Name

Crown Me Already!

It's MY Year

Swimsuit... Nailed It!

The colors, in my opinion, are only okay. I might feel different seeing them in person. The glitter, Crown Me Already!, is a must for me, as I'm obsessed with glitters. The rest are on the fence. If I were to pick a second one, I would pick the blue, Swimsuit... Nailed It!. I'm more excited for the Nice Stems! collection. We'll see how I feel when this collection is released.

OPI Nice Stems Summer 2011 Collection Preview

2011-05-05T15:52:00.000-07:00

Summer Pinks in Bloom!

Nice Stems! by OPI Revamps Nails with

Vibrant Pink Hues for Summer 2011

Stop and see the flowers with summer’s Nice Stems! by OPI, a limited edition collection featuring four new nail lacquers in stunning shades of pink. With whimsical names based on their floral inspirations, these vibrant, flirty colors range from pale, frosty pink to rich fuchsia. Nice Stems! offers fingers and toes a perfectly pink shade for all of summer’s looks.

“These vibrant, feminine hues complement 60’s ladylike fashions, 70’s glam looks, and bold color-blocking, which are the season’s staples,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The Nice Stems! collection also offers an interesting contrast and feminine accent to the punk and biker looks on the runways.”

Nice Stems! by OPI shades include:

We’d put our money on this lovely soft-pink.
(Uh, pretty! And the peony name is just too darn cute)

Surrender to shine with this shimmering coral-pink. (Haha the name!)

Come to Poppy

Be a Dahlia Won't You?
Give the gift of fabulous fuchsia—to yourself! (Cute cute cute!)
Fall head over heels with this light pink sparkle. (I'm a sucker for glitters!)

I Lily Love You
“Using different micas and glitters can give lacquer a 3-dimensional look,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “I Lily Love You is a glitter coat that can be layered over any of the other three shades to add a bright sparkle; or, it can be worn on its own for a subtle tint of pink with strands of glitter.”

The Nice Stems! Nail Lacquers by OPI contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition Nice Stems! collection will be available beginning June 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

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

I'm really excited for this collection. As a budding florist (no pun intended), these cutesy flower names are just too much for me to handle! Haha! I can't wait to get my hand on all them ASAP! What do you guys think?!

Play the Peonies

A Royal Manicure

2011-05-03T21:26:00.000-07:00

I don't know about all of you, but I was totally obsessed with the Royal Wedding. I watched every special I could catch and woke up at 2 in the morning friday to see the wedding happen live. Naturally, after the wedding was over, one of the first things I had to know was what nail polish color Kate Middleton was wearing.

One of the reasons why I respect Kate so much is she has stayed humble and true to herself after everything that's happen to her. The nail polish she wore on her wedding day is no different.

The nail color she was wearing was a special blend of Essie's Allure and Bourjois No. 28 Rose Lounge. Though Bourjois is only available in the UK, Essie is widely distributed here in the United States.

Allure is a light, natural beige pink color. I don't own the polish, but all the swatches I've seen show the polish goes on sheer, but still gives a nice natural look to the nail.

Rose Lounge is a soft pink color. I haven't seen a swatch of this, so I don't know what the application of this polish is like.

Although she was given a special blend for her special day, Kate Middleton wore nail polishes accessible to the general public. It goes to show how down to earth she really is.

I Love Nail Polish

2011-05-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

Oh goodness! I don't know where to begin. This is my first blog post ever! Forgive me for any weird cheesey stuff I might write. I'm new to this! Heh.

Anyway, I decided just recently that it would be lots of fun to do a nail polish blog, so here I am, nail polish lover and all, ready to share my obsession with all of you! Hopefully, this will be as much fun for all of you as I'm sure it will be for me! I'm excited to share everything I'm loving about my nail color of the day or the newest collection I've got my hands on. I'm excited, so I hope you're all excited!

Fair warning. My favorite nail polish brand of all time is OPI, hence the name of this blog. Obsessed with OPI and in love with butterflies. Not exactly the most creative or even cutest blog name out there, but I tried. Haha! Anyhow, there will be a lot of OPI on here! Just letting you all know now! LOL!

Hope you all enjoy my blog!