OPI’s spring 2012 collection is announced, the destination is…Holland!

There are some very interesting color in this collection.  I love the variety!

Color with a Touch of Dutch

 

 

OPI Launches Holland Collection for Spring/Summer 2012

 

 

OPI celebrates color with the Holland Collection for Spring/Summer 2012. Inspired by the country’s range of stunning shades – as seen in vivid tulips, windmill-dotted hillsides and bustling canals – the collection’s twelve shades offer a mixture of sophisticated neutrals and highly-pigmented brights. 

“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.”

            A sequence of electric brights, including a sun-lit orange (A Roll in The Hague), a hot coral-red (Red Lights Ahead…Where?) and two perfectly pretty pinks (Kiss Me on My Tulips and a light-catching Pedal Faster Suzi!) complement their cooler counterparts in hues of glistening purple (Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI? and Vampsterdam), while elegant neutrals (Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, Did You ’ear About Van Gogh? and Wooden Shoe Like to Know?) meet two shimmer-laced blues (I Have a Herring Problem and I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!) and a creamy sea green (Thanks a WindMillion).

“Wearing these colors on fingers and toes will accessorize the season’s hottest trends,” remarks Suzi. “The varied palette of colors accentuates the looks that walked the runway, from colored pants and ladylike frocks to long, blousy-sleeved tops and dramatic patterns.”

            Holland by OPI includes the following shades: 

 

A Roll in The Hague

Take advantage of this frisky little orange.

 

Red Lights Ahead…Where?

This coral-packed red is the hottest in the district.

Kiss Me on My Tulips

A smooch-worthy shade of hot pink.

Pedal Faster Suzi!

This pink lavender shimmer will have you “wheeling.”

 

Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI?

All of Holland hollers for this crowd-pleasing plum.

 

Vampsterdam

A deep purple for a divine diva.

 

Did You ’ear About Van Gogh?

Rumor has it…this sandy bisque is a work of art.

Thanks a WindMillion

You totally deserve this breezy sea green.

Wooden Shoe Like to Know?

It’s no secret…everybody loves this shimmery chocolate-brown.

I Have Herring Problem

What’s that you say? I need to “sea” this shimmery green-blue?

 

I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!

This sassy steal-blue shimmer means business!

 

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes

Take a walk on the wild side with this robust rose.

 

Holland Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Holland Collection by OPI will be available February 8, 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!

 

 

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. 

 

 

Welcome to the Cult!

Hello, and Happy Halloween!

Yep it is Halloween today and tonight and I hope everyone has a safe and sweet Halloween!

Instead of a spooky manicure or something dripping in blood (I tried this and it didn't turn out right)..I'll be delivering something ALIVE!!! 

Cult Nails 
"Living Water"
2 Coats

It's ALIVE!!!!  I love this color and I love this formula.  This is from Cult Nail's first collection,  and it was the only color I purchased from it.  It is a deep darkened blue almost teal, and the glitter is an amazing silver, teal green and sky blue.

It sparkles wonderfully in the light! Like shimmer lake water, cool and deep.

I do not know why it took me so long to wear this color, but I am so happy I finally pout it on.  The formula was almost "gel like "and applied perfectly in 2 coats. No pooling, no thin spots..perfect!

This color is so deep and mysterious, that the more you stare at it, the more you are convinced something is going to reach out and GRAB YOU!!!!

You can get it here at Cult Nails

Happy Halloween!

Unicorn Puke

Yeah ...the name may gross you out (although I think it is pure genius), but the color is fabulous!!!!!!

Marie of Cult Nails has outdone herself on this lovely beauty, and if this is any indication of what she can "pimp out" let's just say...I'll be her ho!!!! LOVING IT!!!!!! :)


Cult Nails
Limited Edition
"Unicorn Puke"

I decided to layer UP over Barry M's "Indigo", since it was a perfect "base coat match" to the jelly base of UP.

UPDATE: This manicure lasted un-chipped for 6 days...LOVED IT!!!!

Okay, so "Unicorn Puke" (UP), is an indigo jelly base with multi-colored flakies..yeah it's awesome.  At times I see pink, teal and even flashes of copper in it.  It really is amazing!

This is 2 coats of UP over 1 coat of Indigo. :) UP applied very smoothly and dried nicely, it was not goopy or thick at all.

This was a limited edition, and only 275 "Unicorn Puke's" were sold. ..but don't cry just yet.  Maria is re-releasing the same color and formula under a different name for her Winter 2011 Collection.  It will be called "Clairvoyant"...so you still have a chance to grab this beautiful color one more time. :)

Thanks Maria for creating such an amazing color!

2 for the price of 1

Today I have a 2-fer for ya!

Here are 2 glitters from the Wet n Wild "On The Prowl Collection", released this year for Halloween!

First up...

Wet n Wild
2 coats of "Correction Tape" ,over 1 coat of OPI "Skulls and Glossbones".

I love the fact that "Correction Tape" is all squares and hexagons....and multi colored, gold, black, magenta and blue!  It is really pretty !

I like this OPI as a base because it really allows the glitter to do all the talkin, and the name is perfect for Halloween!!!

As most glitter top coats are, this was easy to apply, but getting an even layer of glitter on your nail takes a bit of luck, and a lot of patience..LOL :)

This glitter has to be placed on the nail, by putting one big glitter coated glob of polish on the brush, and spreading it around

Next up...

Wet n Wild
"Cougar Attack"
3 coats

This one is pretty awesome, by itself :)  This is a copper glitter in a smooth brown jelly base.

This color is a very close dupe to Deborah Lippmann's "Superstar".

 Since I have both I can tell you that Superstar is gritty like most glitters, and has great sparkle and shine.  "Cougar Attack" doesn't sparkle as much, but is A LOT smoother.  All Lacquered Up did a comparison HERE

Overall if you do not have Superstar, you need "Cougar Attack", and vice versa!

Pink Everyday!

OPI Partners with Platinum Recording Artist Nicki Minaj to Launch Limited Edition Lacquers

 

 

 

                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.”

Nicki’s eclectic look made including a new hue in OPI’s bestselling Shatter coat a must for this collaboration. The purple Super Bass Shatter (a record-setting purple that “shatters” before your eyes) is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Super Bass Shatter from matte to glossy in seconds.

The line features five nail lacquers in addition to Super Bass Shatter, ranging from fantastic pink, rainbow confetti glitter and charcoal sparkle hues to two green shades in lime and teal:

 

Pink Friday
Kick off the weekend with this pop! of bubblegum pink.

Metallic 4 Life
This charcoal sparkle flies with the stars in the skies.

 

Save Me
I drove for miles just to find this silver-rainbow glitter.

Fly
I came to win, to fight…and to wear this aqua.

Did It On ‘Em
A lusty little lacquer that loves the “lime”-light.

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 will be available beginning January 2012 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 

 

Dr.'s REMEDY FALL FEVER 2011 Autumn Allure Like Never Before

2011 Autumn Allure Like Never Before

Fall 2011 will be fierce: leaves will change, for sure, and temps will follow suit. But the real news relates to the hues of this season. Indeed, we're revolutionarily-ready to welcome a crisper, cleaner, clearer collection of colors, kudos to Dr.'s REMEDY insight and excitement over autumn. These hues celebrate the season that screams renewal: a rich Bordeaux; a modern burgundy; a navy-meets-royal blue. We welcome you to invite your nails to dance in Dr.'s REMEDY FALL FEVER 2011.

The vibrant shade collection of Enriched Nail Polish includes:

DEFENSE Deep Red: A rich Bordeaux with a mystifying matte finish

NOBEL Navy: A sea-at-dusk shade that reflects light and brings dimension to tips and toes alike

BALANCE Brick: A modern maroon with body and balance      

            

Dr.'s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish is $17 and available for purchase online at

www.remedynails.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr.'s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypo-allergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.'s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails; their Enriched Nail Polish is the first-ever nail polish on the market approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr.'s REMEDY is sold online at www.remedynails.com or by calling 1-877-323-NAIL. 

*Info. provided by Dr. Remedy PR. 

KleanColor Chunky Holo Bluebell

I recently did a huge haul of KleanColor Chunky Holos from Beauty Joint.com...Yeah, I bought all the colors..but my excuse is that they were only $1.75 each, so how could I not..LOL :)

Okay, Okay....I bought a couple extra for swaps, and to boot, I received an extra purple one for FREE ( I think this was an accident).

The first color I had to try was "Chunky Holo Bluebell". I believe the reason they call these "chunky holo" is because of the size of the holo glitter, it's chunky as in "big in size", not "gritty". :)

Anyway, I decided to pair it with OPI "Dating A Royal", which is a great medium blue jelly...a perfect match!

1 coat of OPI, and then 2 coats of Chunky Holo Bluebell.  It is pretty in direct light, but in in-direct light it really shines!

Are you ready for all the glorious pics?.....

Wow!!!!

They may look chunky and bumpy,  but they are completely smooth, and shiny! ( not top coat in these pics) :)

The KleanColor Chunky Holo line is a lot of fun, and I am going to enjoy layering these with some of my favorite polishes.  Definitely, grab them if you can HERE.

Just look at that !!!!!!