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OPI and Coca-Cola Company Partnership!

2014-02-24T17:21:00.001-08:00

OPI Products Inc. Partners with The Coca-Cola Company On Nail Lacquer Launch

LOS ANGELES – Feb. 19, 2014 – OPI Products Inc., a subsidiary of COTY Inc (NYSE: COTY), announced a collaboration today with The Coca-Cola Company, the world’s largest beverage company and home to one of the world’s most iconic brands – Coca-Cola, whose mission is to inspire moments of refreshment, optimism and happiness. Several of the Company’s most recognized brands – including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Cherry Coke, Vanilla Coke, Sprite and Fanta – will be the inspiration for a line of OPI limited edition nail lacquers that will launch internationally in June 2014.

“We’re excited to partner with OPI, a preeminent nail polish brand with global reach and influence among our core target teen audience,” said Kate Dwyer, Group Director Worldwide Licensing, The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola has a long history of collaborations with beauty and lifestyle brands to further connect with consumers and tastemakers in a way that is meaningful and relevant for them.”

“As the global leader in the professional nail industry, OPI is thrilled to partner with the world’s top beverage company, The Coca-Cola Company,” remarks Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder and Executive Vice President. “These two iconic brands truly deliver happiness in a bottle – whether it’s a refreshing, invigorating sip of Coke or a set of fingers and toes perfectly polished with OPI nail lacquer.”

About The Coca-Cola Company:

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

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About OPI:
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI introduced color in 1989, rebranding the nail category. Today, OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application, as well as a trademarked, iconic bottle and ergonomic cap. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and offers a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools and acrylics. In addition, OPI offers more than 100 GelColor shades. With over 30 patents, OPI remains at the forefront of research and development in the nail care industry, setting new trends in both color and texture. OPI places a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility by raising funds and awareness for numerous charities through retail partnerships and grassroots philanthropic initiatives. OPI is a subsidiary of COTY Inc (NYSE: COTY). Coty is a leading global beauty company with net revenues of $4.6 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. For more information, visit OPI at www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_Products or become a fan at Facebook.com/OPIproducts.

OPI Launches Brazil Collection For Spring/Summer 2014

2014-02-05T14:27:00.000-08:00

Carnaval of Color!

OPI Launches Brazil Collection For Spring/Summer 2014

Brazil by OPI brings the colors of tropical rainforests and warm sandy beaches to nails and toes for Spring/Summer 2014. This new collection features a palette ranging from bright hues of red, pink, coral, orange and yellow to earthy tones of taupe, sienna, mocha and jungle green. In addition to 12 nail lacquers, the Brazil launch includes a set of four limited edition Beach Sandies Liquid Sand™ mini neon nail lacquers in bold purple, pink, turquoise and yellow shades with a textured, matte finish.

“With sun-soaked shores, tropical fruits, and lush flora/fauna, Brazil is such an inspiring locale,” exclaims Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Executive VP. “I wanted women around the world to embrace the energy and playfulness for which Brazilian women are known. Through the Brazil collection, with shades drenched in color and charged with shine, women can express themselves, showing off their sexy, mysterious, fun and exciting natures.

“On spring runways, models were seen wearing lots of black and white, with bold accents of orange and yellow and muted elements of taupe and clay,” continues Weiss-Fischmann. “Brazil by OPI provides vivid hues to add a pop of color to a neutral-toned wardrobe, as well as earthy tones that easily transition from day to night.”

Brazil by OPI includes the following shades in both nail lacquer and GelColor formulas:

Next Stop…The Bikini Zone

This amethyst-toned pewter suits me just fine.

Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around

Nobody can stop me from wearing this creamy nude!

Taupe-less Beach

There’s nothing optional about wearing this enticing taupe.

I São Paulo Over There

He was sipping coffee with this mocha-toned beauty.

OPI Scores a Goal!

Make your point in this winning shade of rich chocolate.

AmazON…AmazOFF

I’m making the switch to this deep jungle green.

I Just Can’t Cope-acabana

Nothing lifts your spirits like this sunshine yellow.

Where Did Suzi’s Man-go?

He went to fetch her this delicious mango smoothie.

Toucan Do It If You Try

You have talent to achieve anything in this confident orange.

Kiss Me I’m Brazilian

Plant this warm luscious pink on me!

Live.Love.Carnaval

This vibrant and festive coral is the life of the party.

Red Hot Rio

A ruby red as hot as the most exciting city in Brazil.

Brazil Beach Sandies Liquid Sand mini pack includes the following shades:

Samba-dy Loves Purple

Well, who wouldn’t find this vivid textured violet irresistible?

I’m Brazil Nuts Over You

And I’m crazy for this textured matte pink.

What’s a Little Rain Forest?

I’ve got this textured matte blue and an umbrella for two.

You’re So Flippy Floppy

When I found this bright textured yellow, I just flipped!

Brazil 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. Brazil by OPI will be available in both nail lacquer and GelColor formulas beginning February 5, 2014. Nail lacquers will retail for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) each at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com. Beach Sandies Liquid Sand mini pack will retail for $12.95 ($14.95 CAN). GelColor is an in-salon, professional service only. Prices depend on the salon and range from $28 - $38 for a manicure and $35 - $45 for a pedicure.

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

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ABOUT OPI

As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

Nicole by OPI NEW Modern Family Shades!!!

2013-10-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

First I must say, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Anyone have anything fun planned? We're having a scary movie marathon at my house. I probably won't be sleeping well tonight. Today I have a treat for you all...a press release! Take a look at these soon to be release Nicole by OPI shades!

A “Modern” Take on Classic Color!

Nicole by OPI Introduces Five NEW Modern Family Shades for the Holidays

Nicole by OPI announces new limited edition Modern Family Holiday nail lacquers! Featuring five shimmering shades – classic blue, rich scarlet, royal purple, holographic glitter and multi-dimensional gold – these holiday-inspired hues offer a range of color that can be used to create on-trend, seasonal nail looks.

“These festive lacquers make it easy to get into the holiday spirit!” declares Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “With rich jewel tones and glitter, Modern Family Holiday shades add classic color and sparkle to winter weather fashion, turning manicures into bejeweled accessories for special holiday occasions.”

The new Modern Family Holiday nail lacquers from Nicole by OPI include:

Late Blu-mer

Vintage blue jeans that have stood the test of time.

Spark the ConversationThis holographic glitter coat is the talk of the town.

Who Red My Journal???This scandalous scarlet is private property!

You're My TreasureThis three-dimensional gold has riches beyond my wildest dreams.

Aren't Families Grape?

A dramatic royal purple worthy of any sibling rivalry.

Limited edition Modern Family Holiday nail lacquer will be available November 2013 for $7.99 each at select CVS locations nationwide. For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook

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I'm Back!!! Wild NOTD

2013-10-27T08:15:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone!!!

So...I've been gone for a while. We can thank my graduate studies for that. Although it has been a lot of work I've loved every moment of the experience. Even the heart-wrenching, nerve-racking thesis defense. This sums up how I felt before, during, and after my defense. I still can't believe it's over. Now all that's really left to do is graduate ☆*･゜ﾟ･*\(^O^)/*･゜ﾟ･*☆ (cue celebratory dance)!!! In honor of the wild ride, here's a wild NOTD!

This look was done using Konad Stamping Plate M57. I used the original a england Holy Grail as the base and Konad Special Nail Polish in black. I absolutely LOVED the results!

Hope you all enjoyed the post! Does anyone else love stamping nail art? I've just

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Nicole by OPI Partnership with Carrie Underwood!

2013-08-19T11:28:00.001-07:00

Hi, Everyone!!!

Saying it's been awhile would be the understatement of the year! Actually...saying I've been REALLY busy finishing up my thesis project would probably be the better understatement. Well, I'm finally dipping one big toe back into the nail polish blogosphere with an announcement from OPI! *Don't worry I will be back with my own original content as well ^_^*

Nicole by OPI Announces Partnership with

Six-Time Grammy Winner Carrie Underwood for 2014

Nicole by OPI announces 14 new nail lacquers inspired by award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood. Available in January, this collection features a colorful mosaic of hues ranging from soft pastels to dark sultry shades to playful glitters. Additionally, the line will include a signature gold textured shade called Carrie’d Away, created exclusively for Carrie.

“This is the first time Nicole by OPI has ever designed a signature shade for one of our celebrity partners! We are excited to share this news with both music and nail fans – isn’t that everyone?” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann,Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.

“In working closely with Carrie, we came up with 14 nail lacquers that truly encapsulate her soulful spirit and showcase different facets of her personality,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “With shades as American as Apple Pie, you’ll get Carrie’d Away by her Southern Charm!”

Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. Available at mass retailers, this limited edition promotion will also debut the NEW Nicole logo. For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

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About Nicole by OPI:

Nicole by OPI offers a salon-quality range of bold, fashion-forward nail lacquers. The brand’s heritage is based in OPI’s well-established foundation of excellence in both color and technology, providing premium products to a broad range of consumers looking for trendsetting nail lacquers.

About Carrie Underwood:

Since releasing her debut album in 2005, Carrie has sold over 15 million albums and placed 17 #1 singles on the charts, 8 of which she co-wrote. Her current album, Blown Away, made history by debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart, making Carrie only the second country artist in the 47-year history of the chart to have each of their first four albums debut at #1. The now Platinum-selling Blown Away album also debuted at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, making Carrie only the second country artist in history to have three consecutive albums debut at #1. She is a six-time GRAMMY® winner, a two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time Country Music Association and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry.

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OPI on ULTA.com

2013-03-15T11:54:00.002-07:00

Hello, Everyone!!!

I am sorry for suddenly going on hiatus and not telling you all *bows head in shame*. The life of a graduate student can get REALLY hectic...that feels like a bit of an understatement. I will be back soon, and more regularly, hopefully by next week. Until then, enjoy this post! ^_^v

OPI on ULTA.com!

OPI Now Available at ULTA.com, First Authorized E-Commerce Source in United States

OPI announces the start of authorized e-commerce on ULTA.com. ULTA has been a licensed OPI salon account since 2000 and will be the first authorized account to sell OPI products online in the United States.

ULTA.com will carry the full OPI consumer product line, including the latest collection releases as well as over 200 classic nail lacquer shades, nail treatments, lotions, and certain manicure/pedicure tools. The site will also offer some of OPI’s value-priced consumer promotions.

“ULTA has been a strong OPI partner for many years,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI co-founder and Artistic Director. “ULTA caters to the fashion-forward and general beauty consumer. In today’s digital age, this audience is looking to purchase product with the click of a fingertip.

“For this reason, OPI has decided to retail online with one of our current partners. ULTA knows the OPIbrand, and we feel ULTA.com will continue to uphold OPI’s commitment to providing the best in high-quality products. In addition to carrying consumer products online and in-store, ULTA will continue to offer OPI GelColor, the two week gel manicure, in over 500 full-service salons!”

OPI is available now on ULTA.com. For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visitwww.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

Is anyone else thinking, FINALLY!?!?

OPI Pamplona Purple Swatch

2013-02-22T18:44:00.002-08:00

Hello Everyone!

The weekend is again upon us! My week ended on a very high note. I mean dog whistle high! So high you can't even hear it. I just got the approval to start conducting interviews for my thesis research!　万歳(banzai/hooray)!!!!! Some benevolent spirit must know my birthday is coming soon. I've never been so ready for Monday to get here! Speaking of birthdays, I have yet another swatch for my Birthstone Manicure series! I present to you all, OPI Pamplona Purple!!!

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Pamplona Purple is a gorgeous plum purple creme polish! In my opinion, it leans the slightest bit redder in real life. The formula on this was great! The consistency was neither thick nor thin. Pamplona Purple goes on to the nail even from the first coat. I needed just two coats to reach perfect opacity, no bald spots! The shine was amazing even before I put on my top coat. This is a great color to add to any collection!

Hope you all enjoyed the post! I hope you're also enjoying all this purple!

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Birthstone Manicure NOTD

2013-02-17T09:08:00.002-08:00

Hi, Everyone!!!

The weekend is quickly coming to a close! Can't say I'm particularly happy about that. My plans for the weekend included doing my nails (of course), and working on thesis revisions, yaaayyyy! My sarcasm is at 100% right now. As part of my Birthstone Manicure series I mentioned in my last post, I wanted to show you all how I decided to wear Do You Lilac It? from OPI. I paired it with another favorite from my collection, OPI Mad as a Hatter from their Alice in Wonderland Collection!

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OPI Do You Lilac It? Swatch

2013-02-13T14:49:00.005-08:00

Hello Everyone!

Hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday! Valentine's Day is a day away but rather than giving you all a themed manicure, I've chosen to start a Birthstone Manicure series! For February babies, like myself, the birthstone is Amethyst. This stone can come in a wide range of purples and sometimes even yellow. Today I present to you, Do You Lilac It? from OPI!

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Do You Lilac It? is a lilac/light purple, blue-based polish with a creme finish. I have to say this is one of my favorites! The formula was perfect, not to thin or thick. I had perfect coverage with just one coat! However, for the sake of the swatches (and maybe even habit) I used 2 coats of polish.

Hope you all enjoyed the post! Well...Do You Lilac It?

Nicole By OPI + Kellogg's Special K Collabo

2013-02-11T10:11:00.001-08:00

NICOLE BY OPI ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH KELLOGG’S^® SPECIAL K^®

Three custom shades available with the purchase of eligible Special K products

@NicoleByOPI and @SpecialKUS offers free bottle of lacquer with purchase of @SpecialKUS product in April

Nicole by OPI announces that the brand will be producing three custom nail lacquer shades for Kellogg’s^® Special K^® beginning in April to pair with a campaign encouraging women to “show off your confidence with color.” Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive free full-size bottles of Nicole by OPI nail lacquer by signing up for the Kellogg’s Family Rewards program and entering codes from specially marked boxes of Special K products, while supplies last.

L to R: Be Ama-zing!, Challenge Red-y, Pros & Confidence

The three custom shades include: Challenge Red-y (crème red), Pros & Confidence (crème turquoise) and Be Ama-Zing! (crème pink).

With the purchase of three eligible Special K products, consumers will receive the shade Challenge Red-y. After submitting the purchase codes from eight eligible Special K products, consumers will receive all three lacquers – Challenge Red-y, Pros & Confidence and Be Ama-Zing!

“Nicole by OPI is delighted to partner with Kellogg’s to offer such an exciting reward to Special K consumers,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “At our company, we always say that nail lacquer can change your look – and your outlook. In working with Kellogg’s Special K, we hope to inspire and motivate women who are striving for beauty both inside and out.”

This promotion will be available in the US where Special K products are sold.

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About Nicole by OPI:

About Kellogg Company:

At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we are driven to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. With 2012 sales of $14.2 billion, Kellogg is the world’s leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company. Every day, our well-loved brands nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. These brands include Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Kashi®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Coco Pops®, Mini-Wheats®, and many more. To learn more about our responsible business leadership, foods that delight and how we strive to make a difference in our communities around the world, visit www.kelloggcompany.com.

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Big Apple Red Swatch

2013-02-08T15:53:00.002-08:00

Hello, Everyone!

Happy Friday! Hope you all have had an amazing week. I've been busy juggling class, working on my thesis, doing class assignments and the list drags on...and on...and on. The bright side? Valentine's Day aka Single Awareness Day is coming up! I've decided to swatch a color that is perfect for the occasion! I present to you an oldie but goodie from OPI, Big Apple Red!

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Big Apple Red is a true red creme. By true red I mean that the base is blue with no leanings toward orange at all. The formula had the slightest hint of thickness but very easy to work with. To my surprise, after two coats my smile line was still showing! I needed three coats to reach perfect opacity. If you do not have a true red in your collection yet, Big Apple Red would make a great addition. Now, normally this would be the end of my post but I have to discuss something...

Chloe Moretz in the remake of Carrie

This is what my fingers looked like when I attempted to remove this color! They were completely stained! Even after using pure acetone I had a tint of red all over my fingers. Took a lot of good scrubbing to get it completely off!

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I Don't Give a Rotterdam! Swatch

2013-01-30T19:15:00.001-08:00

Hello, All!

This week is seriously flying by! Wednesdays are always great. Wednesdays are both the beginning of the end of the work week and also...Modern Family comes on! I absolutely love that show. Today I have a random NOTD post! I present to I Don't Give a Rotterdam! from the OPI Holland Collection!

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I Don't Give a Rotterdam! is a very light blue/periwinkle polish with blue and silver shimmer. As would be expected with such a light color, I Don't Give a Rotterdam! is a bit sheer. However, I was still able to reach perfect opacity with 2 coats. Finally, the formula was great, very easy to work with.

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Pantone 2013 Color of the Year: Emerald

2013-01-25T14:16:00.001-08:00

Hello Everyone!

TGIF!!! I didn't have a particularly hard week but, for some reason, Friday just always feels good. Any interesting plans for the weekend? If anyone plans on paying your local movie theatre a visit, I would have to recommend Mama. As I mentioned in another post, I LOVE horror movies. Not the gory, blood and guts kind but the creepy, unsettling, what does this ghost want?!? kind. Mama was the latter! There were no cheap thrills and there was actually a plot! Surprise, surprise! I saw it Wednesday with my husband and a few friends and, let me tell you, we were entertained. Earlier this year, Pantone announced that emerald would be their 2013 Color of the Year. Today I have 2 swatches to showcase the light and dark side of emerald. I present to you Essie Trophy Wife and OPI Cuckoo for this Color!!!

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Trophy Wife is a beautiful emerald with the perfect hint of blue and a nice pearly finish. The formula was great, not too thin or thick. I reached perfect opacity with just 2 coats.

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Cuckoo for this Color is a gorgeous shimmer on the darker side of the emerald spectrum. This polish is filled with blue micro-glitter that gives it a beautiful shine under sunlight! The formula was also a dream and easy to work with. Absolutely loved this one. I used just 2 coats here.

Hope you all enjoyed the post especially if you're thinking of following Pantone's lead. On my nails I will be wearing whatever tickles my fancy at the moment! Are there any other emerald you can recommend?

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Nail Tips: Giveaway

2013-01-16T08:06:00.001-08:00

Hello, Everyone!!!

Happy Humpday...and by that I do mean Happy Middle-of-the-Week! Just wanted to give you all an update on a current happening in the Nail Polish Blogosphere. Natalia of Polished Polyglot is hosting her first giveaway! I follow her blog myself and can attest that she always has great swatches! If you want to know what's up for grabs check out her giveaway post!

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Butter London Holiday Glitter Trio Set 2

2013-01-15T10:28:00.001-08:00

Hello, Everyone!

Hope your weeks are off to an amazing start! The semester is just gearing up again. I've been doing all the preparations necessary to start my thesis research...and watching a marathon of Breaking Bad episodes with my husband on Netflix. We watched seasons 1-4 in a week. You may ask yourself how is that possible? Well, the show is amazing! Some of the cliffhangers forced us to stay up and watch more! As promised I have swatches of the second butter LONDON Holiday Glitter Trio Set!

L to R: Rosie Lee, Fairy Cake, Black Knight

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Rosie Lee is, as butter LONDON describes it, "a parade of pale pink glitter" in a clear base. The way this shines in the light is gorgeous! The formula on this one was somewhat thick, which I kind of expected. It also took 3 coats to reach this opacity. The texture was rough until top coat was added. Rosie Lee would be perfect for layering.

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Fairy Cake is filled with both silver and hologram glitters all in a silvery/light grey base. I absolutely love the shine! I could not stop looking at my nails. The coverage was a lot better than Rosie Lee mostly because Fairy Cake has the colored base. However, it still took 3 coats to reach this opacity. It was a bit thick but still easy to work with.

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Black Knight...where do I even begin? This was my favorite of the bunch. In this black base there is tons of microglitter! While there is also black and silver microglitter, the pink and blue microglitter specifically mix to make a beautiful nebulous purple effect. I needed just 2 coats to reach this opacity. The formula was a dream.

Overall, I think butter LONDON did a great job with these! Hope you all enjoyed this post! Do you have a favorite among the three?　教えてください , in other words, let me know, comment! Be sure to let me know what you would like to see more of

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Nicole by OPI New Lacquers for 2013

2013-01-09T19:21:00.001-08:00

Colors for Every Occasion!

Nicole by OPI Launches New Lacquers for 2013

Nicole by OPI announces four new classically chic nail lacquer shades for 2013, including Plum to Your Senses!, Please Red-cycle, Totally in the Dark, and Still Into Pink. Featuring two vibrant crème shades of bright pink and rich red and two shimmering hues of deep plum and glossy black, these elegant lacquers are suited for every wearer and occasion while delivering distinct color with a flawless finish.

“Swipe these four new lacquers on nails for intense color with on-trend hues,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “When it comes to style, any look can be enhanced by adding a splash of color, and these fashionable shades can be easily applied to match your mood. The playful shimmer of Totally in the Dark and bold pigments of Still Into Pink both make dramatic statements, while sophisticated Plum to Your Senses and classic Please Red-cycle give nails a polished, stylish finish.”

The four new lacquers include:

Plum to Your Senses!

You KNOW this deep, dark plum is the perfect choice.

Please Red-cycle

Do the right thing and wear this apple red over and over.

Totally in the Dark

This shimmery black is completely unexpected.

Still Into Pink

Our love for hot pink will never grow cold.

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2-2-2-2 Nicole by OPI/2013 Line Additions

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality.

These will be available in stores beginning January 2013 for $7.99 each at retailers including select Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, ULTA, H-E-B, Meijer and Duane Reade locations. In Canada, these shades will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug.

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

Happy 2013!!! Butter London Holiday Glitter Trio Swatches

2013-01-03T18:48:00.002-08:00

Hello Everyone!

First off...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope you all had an amazing 2012 and that 2013 is even better! I have to say I'm looking forward to what this year has to offer both planned (i.e. graduating!) and unexpected. I especially can't wait to continue to connect with you all AND any new Colour Lovers who happen to stumble upon my blog. I can think of no other way to start this year of blogging off right than with a post. SO I present to you swatches of the butter LONDON Holiday Glitter Trio Set!

L to R: Shambolic, Jack the Lad, Scuppered

The packaging is nothing extravagant. It's your typical butter LONDON gift set box just in a holiday silver. There was one thing I loved on the package. We'll get to that after the swatches...

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Shambolic is a very complex purple! My camera refused to capture how truly gorgeous this color is. In the light there's gorgeous flecks of purple, green, and pink. There is also a mix of both silver AND pink hexagon glitter. I wasn't expecting to love this as much as I did! The formula was a bit thick (kind of expected it given the glitter) but still easy to work with. I reached perfect opacity here with 2 coats.

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Jack the Lad is gorgeous. Simple as that. This is one complex green! Jack the Lad has yellow, gold, green, and the perfect hint of blue shimmers all in a dark green base. The effect, especially in the sun, is nothing short of stunning. I seriously could not stop staring at my nails! This polish was very easy to work with not too thick or thin. The shine was amazing even before the top coat. I reached perfect opacity with 2 coats.

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Scuppered is a beautiful bronze shimmer with a lot going on. There's brown, green, and gold shimmer in this one. There are even hints of red and orange though, though my camera could not pick that up. My favorite part has to be the larger pieces of green glitter that shine through.

I definitely loved this butter LONDON Holiday Glitter Trio! There is one more set that I will be swatching for you all in another post. Rather than paying full price of $36 for each one, I was able to get the sets for half off, $18 each, by watching Good Morning America! They had another Deals and Steals segment going on and each one was half off! Sometimes it pays to wake up early! You can still get a deal on it now! The sets are on www.butterlondon.com for $25!

As for the thing I loved about the packaging...

Couldn't have said it better myself! Can't help but feel they were thinking of me!

Hope you all enjoyed the post! Which one was your favorite of the three? Also, please let me know what you all want to see more of on ColourVida! Thank you for reading and

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CoverGirl Golden Opportunity Swatch

2012-12-21T13:53:00.001-08:00

Hello Everyone!!!

I've had a bit of an absence you could say, especially with life in general and the end of the semester coming full throttle ::大学院生の生活/life of a graduate student:: BUT I'm happy to be back and enjoying my short, but welcome, winter break! So far my R&R has included watching old Disney movies with the family. Oh the childhood nostalgia *tear*! Today I have a swatch of yet another Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss from CoverGirl! I present to you, Golden Opportunity!

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Golden Opportunity is a very nice gold foil with high shine! The formula leaned a little on the thick side but was very easy to work with. I got great coverage with the first coat but perfect opacity was reached with 2 coats. Though it's not the most unique color, I still loved it.

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I think CoverGirl did as great a job with Golden Opportunity as they did with Black Diamond. If you don't have anything like it in your collection and want something of good quality that is inexpensive, I would recommend it. It's also a perfect color for the holidays!

Hope you all enjoyed the post! What's your opinion of Golden Opportunity?

Comment and let me know!

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Liebster Award! ヽ(⌒∇⌒)ﾉ

2012-12-05T11:14:00.001-08:00

Hi, Everyone!!!

I'm beyond excited today! I've been nominated by MissLanage for a Liebster Award!!! This emoticon basically sums up my happiness ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆!!!!

The Liebster Award is given to help bring awareness to the profiles of up-and-coming new bloggers with less than 200 followers. It's a great way to show support and to give a nod to newbies like myself ^_^.

Instructions

1. Post 11 random facts about yourself

2. Answer the the 11 questions you were asked by the blogger who nominated you

3. Come up with 11 of your own questions for your 11 nominees

4. Post links to the blogs of the 11 bloggers you've nominated (not including the blogger who nominated you)

11 Random Facts About Me

I absolutely love video games
I draw and sketch
I have been married with my husband for 3 years but we've been together for 7 years (since we were 16)
I've been doing Yoga since 2006
I love to read
I love scary movies but, if they're really scary, I generally can't sleep for a week
I really want to go to Japan!
I love chocolate covered strawberries
I love caramel apples!!!
I have started collecting Peruvian lanas (hubby is Peruvian).
I bake! My finest creation? My Tres Leches cake!!!

Questions from MissLanage

1. Where in the world are you?
- I'm currently in Gainesville, FL, USA!!!
2. What is your favourite holiday destination?
- Definitely New York or Chicago. That will probably change aft I leave the country for the first time (hopefully this summer!)
3. Do you have a nail tech qualification?
- Nope
4. How many polishes do you own?
- Not a lot shockingly! I only have 84, though the collection is constantly growing. Check out which ones here!
5. Do you have any other hobbies?
- Too many to keep track of! I name a few above but yoga and drawing have to be the biggest two next to my nail polish obsession and blogging.
6. Do you speak any other languages?
-I speak English, Creole (I'm Haitian ^_^), Japanese, French (though I'm starting to forget it since I never practice), and am currently learning Spanish
7. Why did you start blogging?
- I always wanted to start a blog but didn't know what it should be about! Seeing other great nail polish blogs inspired me to focus on nail polish. I wanted to meet other people who are obsessed with nail polish and love it like I do! I wanted to share my thoughts and opinions on nail polish and be a new resource for nail art, swatches, etc.
8. Do you have any pets?
- I have an absolutely adorable black lab/chow! His name is Riley
9. What kind of music do you like most?
- This is such a hard question! Especially since I listen to so many artist from so many different genres! At the moment I'm loving my J-Rock (Japanese Rock) music.
10. What is your favourite book?
-Another hard question! One of my favorites was the book, Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It seriously forces you to think.
11. How was your day today?
- So far so good! I've been working on my thesis and class presentation which can be very blah for lack of a better word. But this award has definitely brightened my day up ^_^!

My 11 Questions to my nominees

1. When did your nail polish obsession first start?
2. Who is your blogging idol?
3. What is your favorite movie?
4. What is your favorite brand of nail polish and why?
5. What is your favorite TV show?
6. What is the name of your favorite nail polish?
7. Is there anything you're looking forward to in 2013?
8. What is your favorite color?
9. How often do you do your nails?
10. Do you ever get your nails done at the nail salon?
11. What is your biggest pet peeve?

My nominees (in no particular order)

Beauty and Fashion on a Budget

No Nekkid Nails

Chop Suey Nails

The Nail Polish Challenge

Polished Paramedic

Get Polished Up

Totally Nailed

Lissa's Polish Addiction

Erinzi's Nails

Polished Art

Skeleton Nails

Hope you all enjoyed the post! Thank you again, MissLanage for the nomination!

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Until Next Post! ^_^v

CoverGirl Black Diamond Swatch

2012-12-04T17:15:00.001-08:00

Hello, Everyone!!!

It's finally the end of the semester...FREEDOM *William Wallace/Braveheart voice*!!! Well...not yet. There is still the matter of turning in that thesis. However, I'm still pretty excited. Hope everyone else is having a great week so far! As some of you may know, CoverGirl has come out with their new Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss. The point of difference? It's so shiny you don't need top coat! *Gasp*. I passed by them at the Walmart and had to pick up a few. Today I present to you, Black Diamond!

Black Diamond

I was actually concerned about having to paint my nails with a clunky cap. After painting a few fingers, I somehow realized that the cap actually comes off ^_^.

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Black Diamond is a VERY shiny black jelly. I absolutely loved it! I actually have no plain black in my collection so I was really happy this looked so nice. It was also a 1 coater! Though I reached perfect opacity with 1 coat, I used 2 coats for this swatch and no top coat! The formula was a bit thicker than usual but still very easy to work with.

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I think CoverGirl did a great job with their new, Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss! I'm happy I randomly ran into this at Wal-mart. It was an inexpensive, great find!

Hope you enjoyed the post! Have you all tried the new Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss? What did you think of it? Comment and let me know! Thank you for reading!

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How-To: Tape Manicure Tutorial

2012-12-01T06:29:00.003-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all are having a great week! For me, these next two weeks are gonna be ridiculously busy. I can't wait until the end of the semester! Speaking of school, as some of you may know, I bleed orange and blue. I'm both a UF alumna AND current student. So today, I have a Gator themed Tape Manicure Tutorial using OPI for you! And, of course, feel free to use whatever colors you want!
*WARNING this post is both picture and copy heavy!*

Here's what I used!

(L to R) OPI Germany Collection Unfor-Greta-bly Blue and Deutsch You Want Me Baby?

1. Get your tape ready! That means removing the stickiness. You can refer back to my first tutorial to see how!

2. Base Color: Do your manicure as you normally would! I have 1 coat of base coat and 2 coats of Deutsch You Want Me Baby? Allow your manicure to really dry. You don't want the tape to leave smudges. Skip the top coat for now! That will go on at the end.

3. Tape: After your manicure is completely dry, carefully place your tape at whatever angle you please. I make sure the tape is gently pressed done especially around the cuticles. You want it placed down enough to make sure your next color does not go under the tape. It may look like it, but I do not completely wrap tape around my finger. If you do so it may be harder to take off.

4. 2nd Color: Add your second color over the tape. Don't use too much nail polish! You don't want it to flood under the tape! I used 1 coat here and still got perfect opacity.

5. Remove tape: I give my nail polish a few seconds to settle before removing the tape. However, wait to long and you won't get a crisp edge. I really carefully, and slowly, peel off the tape going towards the line that separates the two colors. I find that peeling across causes jagged edges.

6. Do your clean up then give the entire manicure time to dry!

7. Put on your favorite top coat and seal those edges! 終わり, in other words, you're done!

Final Product

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Hope you all enjoyed this tutorial and give it a try! Thank you for reading!

Any questions? Email me or comment below!

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A England Limited Edition Holy Grail Swatch

2012-11-23T14:30:00.001-08:00

'Ello Loves!

For all who celebrate, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving (and if not a wonderful day yesterday ^_^)! I know I did. I still feel stuffed from last night. As soon as I was done eating I was ready to sleep! Speaking of sleep, I learned a new fun fact from watching a Thanksgiving Special on History Channel. Apparently, there is not enough tryptophan in turkey to make you sleepy after eating it. What gives us post-prandial somnolence, the fancy word for drowsiness after eating aka the "itis," is a high intake of carbs!!! Somehow...I'm not surprised. Today I have a swatch of a very popular polish from a england!!! Please enjoy the Limited Edition Holy Grail!!!

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Holy Grail is a brilliant gold shimmer! I'm always saying live life vibrantly, well, with this polish you have no choice! It is warm toned and simply amazing. The polish was a great consistency and easy to work with. It wasn't too thick or thin. My 1 problem with this polish was, believe it or not, the smell. You can call me an addict if you want to but I normally love the smell of nail polish. This, however, was REALLY strong.

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a england recently revamped the color and re-released Holy Grail! If you want this one, the original, you can actually get it on sale for £5 which is about $8 on www.a-england.co.uk! Look under the Mythicals collection. What could possibly make this better you ask? SHIPPING IS FREE!!!

Hope you all enjoyed the post! Have you tried either of the Holy Grail polishes? Comment and let me know what you thought of them! Thank you for reading and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!

Until Next Post!!! ^_^v

OPI Holiday Avojuice Skin Quenchers

2012-11-22T18:06:00.002-08:00

Hope everyone out there reading who's from the USA is having a Happy Thanksgiving!!! For everyone else, hope you're having a great day!!!

Hydrate Skin this Holiday Season!

OPI Introduces Holiday Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand & Body Lotions in Vanilla Snowflake and NEW Peppermint Shimmer

This holiday season, OPI releases Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand & Body Lotion in two limited edition scents, Vanilla Snowflake (a blissful blend of sweet vanilla and buttercream) and new Peppermint Shimmer (a soft peppermint aroma with a kiss of shimmer). These lotions are a festive way to keep skin hydrated and healthy during the season’s unforgiving cold weather with smooth, rich and moisturizing formulas.

Holiday stress and winter chill can make skin dull and lifeless, but saturating hands and body with the aloe and avocado extracts in Peppermint Shimmer and Vanilla Snowflake can rejuvenate and reinvigorate dry skin, making it feel moist and silky smooth.

“Though the holidays are a festive and joyous time, the winter cold can be harsh on skin,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Peppermint Shimmer and Vanilla Snowflake are both delicious fragrances, but they are also designed to completely moisturize skin, leaving hands and body feeling soft and replenished.”

In addition to the regular bottle, both Avojuice lotions will be available in miniature sizes, perfect for stashing in the car, carrying in a purse, or giving as a stocking-stuffer.

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mini

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* I know I'm missing a picture of the mini Avojuice Skin Quencher in Peppermint Shimmer but for some reason the pic sent to me by OPI did not work. Just image the Vanilla Snowflake mini in blue ^_^*

2-2-2-2 OPI Avojuice/Holiday 2012

New OPI Avojuice Skin Quenchers Hand & Body Lotion in Peppermint Shimmer and Vanilla Snowflake will be available beginning November 2012 at Professional Salons, including Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, Ulta, Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Dillard’s, and JCPenney, for the suggested retail price of $1.95 ($2.50 CAN) for each 1 fl oz and $7.95 ($9.95 CAN) for each 6.6 fl oz.

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

Has anyone tried these before? Are they good? Let me know!
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Have We Been Duped? Essie Winter 2012 Collection

2012-11-20T15:10:00.001-08:00

Hello, Everyone!

We're all off to a very busy week again! I wonder if everyone from the USA who reads this blog is anticipating Thursday like I am. I can't wait to get stuffed like the Thanksgiving turkey that my mom will be making! Today I have a few comparison for you all. Rest assured we have not been duped!

If you really want to get Essie Snap Happy but have OPI Red Lights Ahead...Where? don't worry you haven't been duped! Snap Happy is a basic creme with a nice splash of orange. Essie used the perfect word when they described it as vermilion. Red Lights Ahead...Where? in contrast, has strong coral notes. It also has a squishy finish.

Mermaid Tears is a light green creme. Where's My Chauffeur? leans a little more on the blue side become the perfect turquoise. Fly leans closer to a bright teal creme. Each of these colors have room in any nail polish collection.

Hope you enjoyed the post! Are there any dupes you can think of for any of the colors in the Essie Winter 2012 Collection? Comment and let me know!

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Until Next Post!!! ^_^v

Essie Winter 2012 Collection Swatches

2012-11-17T18:25:00.005-08:00

Hello Everyone!

I hope you all have been having a great weekend. To say this week was hectic for me would be an understatement! I've been working on my thesis literally everyday. I can't say this wasn't expected though. At the end of the semester everything seems to come to a head. Life of a graduate student ::sigh::. HOWEVER there has been an upside to this week. Christmas came in November in the form of a package of Essie polishes!!! I present to you the Essie's Winter 2012 Collection!

(L to R) where's my chauffer?, snap happy, leading lady, butler please, beyond cozy, she's pampered

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Where's My Chauffeur? is an amazing turquoise polish with a creme finish. This was seriously love at first stroke for me! Where's my chauffeur? was already beautiful in the bottle but WOW. The color was vibrant and the formula was a dream to work with. One of my favorites from the bunch. Here I have 2 coats

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Snap Happy is a beautiful red-orange creme. Though this is a very typical color I was happy to find that this one was a true one coater! My smile line *poof* disappeared with one coat. I still did 2 for this review though.

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Leading Lady was another favorite from this collection! Essie decided to throw a glittery dark-red jelly into the mix! This is perfect for the holiday season. The formula was great and I reached perfect opacity with 2 coats.

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Butler Please satisfied my blue craving in an unexpected way. It turns out this true cobalt blue turned out to have a matte finish! The formula was great! I reached opacity with two coats. I decided to do some swatches with top coat for you all as well.

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Beyond Cozy was my absolute favorite of this collection. The gold-silver sparkle in this was gorgeous!!! I could not stop looking at my nails! For a polish with so much glitter this had a surprisingly good formula. I also reached perfect opacity in 2 coats which I feel is rare with glitters. Perfect holiday color!

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She's pampered is in my opinion a basic red with the slightest tinge of raspberry. I actually had to debate this with my husband and a friend. We all finally came to a consensus that the raspberry was in there. If you don't already have a red like this in your collection this would be a great addition. This was a very nice creme with a great formula. Perfect opacity with 2 coats.

This was a great collection from Essie and they remain the Queen of Cremes in my book! My favorites were Where's My Chauffeur?, Leading Lady, Butler Please, and Beyond Cozy (can't get over how great this one was!). If you don't already have reds like Snap Happy and She's Pampered then I think they would be good additions to any collection.

Hope you enjoyed the post! Which colors did you love? Are you adding any to your wishlist? Comment and let me know! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!

Until Next Time post! ^_^v

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