Friday, January 27, 2012

OPI Nicki Minaj Limited Edition Collection: Swatches and Review

Happy Friday Ya'll :)

Today I have a seriously fun and electrifying collection brought to you by OPI and Nicki Minaj!

Let's get this party started....

"Did It On 'Em"
 2 coats, no top coat



























Limey green cream...gorgeous! I love these type of "shrek-like" colors on my hands.  I had no streaking issues with this color,like most yellow/light greens,  it went on very easily and smoothly.

"Did It On 'Em" topped with 1 coat of "Super Bass Shatter". I added 1 coat of top coat, because the shatters tend to dry a bit "matte", so top coat is needed to give it that SHINE!



























Oh yeah baby! Now we're coking with OIL!!!! Love this combo!!! "Super Bass Shatter" has a shimmer to it, almost glitter like, without all the lumps and bumps! Very nice over cremes!

"Fly"
 2 coats, no top coat



























It's a blue...so you know what that means..I LOVE IT!!!!!!  This aqua cream was smooth and easy to apply, opaque in 2 coats, no issues.

"Fly" topped with 1 coat of "Super Bass Shatter" with top coat.



























Look at that! Seriously, such a simple step and this polish just POPPED!!! :)

"Metallic 4 Life"
3 coats, no top coat



























The base in this is a bit jelly like. Black jelly cream with silver glitter. 3 coats was NEEDED for me, 2 coats left bald spots and was not opaque. But if you did a base coat of any black cream, you would not need 2 coats. this would be awesome! I really like this polish! So fun and easy!

"Metallic 4 Life" topped with 1 coat of "Super Bass Shatter" with top coat .



























I was super, super hesitant to top this off with the shatter. I just was not convinced it was necessary...and I was right..LOL! You definitely CAN do this manicure, but M4L is so pretty on its own, it does not need the shatter...just sayin!

"Pink Friday"
2 coats, no top coat



























I am not a baby pink girl, but this has some possibilities.  With it being smooth and opaque in 2 coats, you can't beat it! But wait.....

"Pink Friday" topped with 1 coat of "Super Bass Shatter" with top coat.



























Oh yeah, I could rock this! Woo Hoo..."Super Bass" to the rescue!

"Save me"
3 coats, no top coat



























Yes bar glitter is back baby! and although it does remind me of hair and shag carpeting, it's different and cool, and for that I love it! Silver glitter and holographic baby blue and pink bar glitter is a bit difficult to apply, 3 coats is necessary for opacity.  Next time I rock this I'll apply a silver base coat, then rock the glitter!

"Save me" topped with 1 coat of "Super Bass Shatter" with top coat.




























Can you say funky fabulous! Love it with the Shatter on top! Nice, very nice!

Overall when I see this collection, I feel the need to rock each color on a different finger, in fact that is the plan for this weekend!

My favorites are "Super Bass Shatter", "Save Me", "Fly" and Metallic 4 Life".  Although the creams are possibly dupable,  the glitters  and shatter stand out to me enough that they are a necessary component in any girls collection.


Nicki Minaj by OPI nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited edition promotion is out NOW 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 www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!


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 and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. 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. 

*Info. provided by OPI PR 


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7 comments:

Yasmin said...

I love the last combination! Thanks for sharing!

Katie said...

I love this collection! My faves are Save Me, Metallic 4 Life, and Did It On 'Em. Gorgeous combinations!

Melissa said...

I really want to pick up some colors from this collection. I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need all of them but they're all so pretty and Super Bass looks amazing on just about everything!

Unknown said...

Wow great photos! I do love that Super Bass, even though I have not been to into shatters. However, this one I think I could start to like! Thanks !

Boky said...

OMG! This is WOUUU :D

M said...

Super Bass Shatter is absolutely GORGEOUS! I need this for my shatter collection. :O Thanks for the pics!

Melinda

Makena said...

I totally need this collection! I love all of the colors!!!!!!