Nicole by OPI Roughles Polishes - New for Spring 2014 - Swatches and Review

Hello everyone! Happy Saturday! Today I have the new Nicole by OPI Roughles swatches to share with your. This is a new line for Spring 2014 which features textured polishes. 

Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood 2014 - Press Release

                Nicole by OPI Announces Partnership with

Six-Time Grammy Winner Carrie Underwood for 2014

~ I don't have any pictures right now, but the collection sound interesting. ~

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!

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.

Nicole by OPI Disney's Tinker Bell Collection Summer 2013 - Press Release

Paint on Pixie Dust!

Nicole by OPI Announces Tink: NEW Limited Edition Lacquers, Inspired by Disney’s Tinker Bell

Nicole by OPI launches its Tink collection, featuring six new limited edition shades inspired by everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell, including a brilliant glitter gloss and vibrant shades of tangerine, coral, fuchsia, pink and lime green.    

 “We’re excited to celebrate Disney’s feisty fairy,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Co-Founder & Artistic Director.  “Big things come in small packages just like Tinker Bell, and this collection packs color with a punch. Our Tink collection is all about self-expression and having fun with bold colors. The vivid pigments created for this promotion capture the fairy magic and mystique, with alluring shades like the signature sparkly Pixie Glitter and the playfully pink How Fairy Nice of You!”

The Tink collection includes:

How Fairy Nice of You!

This sweet pixie pink gives me wings.

Pixie Glitter

This clear gloss is sprinkled with tiny rainbows.

Fairy Fairy Quite Contrary

Not, it's NOT orange...it's tangerine. So there!

Half Charming / Half Alarming

This coral is perfect when you're feeling unpredictable.

 Tink’s in the Pink

This happy fuchsia makes me, well...happy!

Sweet on Pete

This lime green is the "key" to Pete's heart!

Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality.  This limited edition collection will be available July 1, 2013 for $7.99 each at select Walgreens locations nationwide.

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

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.

Nicole by OPI - Kardashian Kolors Holiday Collection 2012 - Press Release

Deck the Halls…Kardashian Style

Nicole by OPI Introduces Six NEW Kardashian Kolor Holiday Glitter and Shimmer Lacquers  

Nicole by OPI announces new, limited edition Kardashian Kolor Holiday lacquers for the holiday season! Featuring six shades infused with dazzling glitters and rich shimmer, these lacquers are the essential accessory for festive fingers and toes. From rich red, deep purple and brilliant teal to shimmery gold, sparkly sliver, and multi-toned blue glitter, these spectacular shades make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. 

“Whether celebrating the holidays traditionally at home with the entire family or jet-setting the season away, the Kardashians spread cheer with glitz and glamour, starting with their nails!” declares Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The six captivating Kardashian Kolor Holiday shades offer the perfect way to add lots of color to this joyous time of year. Wear vibrant red, purple and teal for a jewel-toned look, or glittery gold, silver, and blue glitter for a classic holiday sparkle – both important trends for the season.”

The new Kardashian Kolor Holiday nail lacquers from Nicole by OPI include:

Kardashing Through the Snow

Jingle all the way in this multi-hued glitter.

Here We Kome A-Karoling

This deep, grape purple will make your heart sing.

All is Glam, All is Bright

This rosy silver sparkle goes with everything.

Keeping Up with Santa

Deep. Rich. Red. Must be Santa.

A Gold Winter’s Night

Baby, it’s warm inside….especially in this blue-flecked gold shimmer.

Deck the Dolls

Accessorize teal you drop!

Limited edition Kardashian Kolor Holiday shades will be available November 2012 for $7.99 each in the U.S. at select Target, KMart, ULTA, CVS, Meijer, Sears, Kroger, H-E-B, Duane Reade, Fred Meyer, Giant Eagle, Harmon, and Winn-Dixie locations.  In Canada, these lacquers will be retailed for $10.99 each in Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw, and Jean Coutu.

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

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.

Pink Nail Spam!

Hello Beauties!

I apologize for my absence. I've been busy enjoying my new found freedom after graduation but I've been saving up manis to share with you.  

Nicole by OPI Paparazzi Don't Preach stamped Sally Hansen Night Flight using  DRK-A Image Plate. Night Flight looks black but is actually a midnight blue. I love these two together. 

Icing Candy Shop. Multi-glitter in a pink base. I was a little underwhelmed with this one.  I'm not sure why but it seemed like I could have topped any pink with a party glitter and achieved the same effect.  Plus my bottle was previous used which turned me off a little. 

Sally Hansen Salon Effects. I tried to freshen up my nail stickers after a few days of wear so I stamped it using my new FUN2 Image plate and Color Club Where's the Soiree.  It came out pretty cool but the stamping was not thick enough to completely cover the flower.  I'm sure it will look better on a solid color.

And those are my nails for the last few days. I hope you enjoyed them :)

Until next time. Happy Polishing!

Nicole by OPI Texture Coats Spring 2012 - Swatches and Review

Nicole by OPI announces the launch of four new limited edition Texture Coat hues: Opal, Quartz, Amethyst and Aquamarine. This line of graffiti-style nail art products offers a simple way to create an edgy, two-texture effect on nails with quick at home application.

Amethyst Texture over That's Totally Red-ical. This was my favorite combination! The amethyst is gorgeous over the bright pink.
Aquamarine Texture over Purple Yourself Together. Another cute combination. Aquamarine looks sky blue over light purple.
Opal Texture over Di-vine is Divine. Opal is a clear iridescent texture topcoat clear enough to allow the base color to show through it. It has chameleon-like properties and will take on a different look depending on which base color you pair it with. I choose Di-vine is Divine and it looks more light purple/silver on top of it.

Quartz Texture over Great Minds Pink Alike. Quartz is a very smokey pewter/pink that lightens when applied over a bright color. I paired it with Great Minds Pink Alike.

These were a lot of fun to work with. The directions state to apply them over dry polish but I applied them all over wet polish and still had good results. I paired all of the colors with the Nicole by OPI Target Spring 2012 Collection. For each texture polish I used 1 thick coat, except with Quartz, which needed a medium coat. I like that they are glitters and look really good in the sun or under artificial light. The Amethyst combination with pink is crazy cute! These are great for anyone who wants a fast and dramatic nail art look. Amethyst and Opal are my favorite from the set.

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. Opal, Quartz, Amethyst and Aquamarine Texture shades will be available April 2012 for $7.99 each at select retailers including CVS, Duane Reade, Fred Meyer, HEB, Meijer, Sears and Target. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at select Jean Coutu, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart Canada locations.

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

~Sent for Review~

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolor Nail Lacquers, Wel-Kim to My World Collection

Nicole by OPI announces the launch of Wel-Kim to My World, a collection of new nail lacquers inspired by Kim Kardashian. The line features six pastel-hued shades in white, pink, blue and honey tones that give nails a subtle pop of color.

Nothing Kim-pares to Blue. Cornflower blue with matching shimmer. A great color for the Spring. I used 3 coats to make it opaque.

Others Pale By Kim-parison. It looks very white against my skin but it's actually more of a dark off-white creme. I used 3 coats.

Kim Konfidential - light caramel creme. I really like this one against my skin tone. It might make mannequin hands for some. I wore this one all week and couldn't stop looking at my nails. Its a great neutral when you want a break from bright colors and vamps. I used 4 coats to make it opaque. You may only need 3 if you prefer thicker coats.

Up & Kim-ing Pink. Another fun Spring color. Nicole by OPI describes it as cotton candy pink and I must agree. I used 3 coats to make it opaque.
Here Kim's The Sun. Opalescent sparkle top coat. I added 1 coat over Up & Kim-ing Pink for a little sparkle. A great way to add a little flair to you mani.
Lights, Kim-era, Action. Iridescent shimmering pearl. This one is quite unique to my stash. I used 3 coats here but probably could have added another to perfect the look. My camera made it look quite bright but its actually a little darker in real life.

Lights, Kim-era, Action in natural sunlight.

A view of the entire collection.

All of the polishes applied well and if they perform like Kim Konfidential, will have great wear. Overall the colors are cute for the Spring but great at anytime of the year. Most of them are classic colors that you can wear anywhere. My favorites are Kim Konfidential, Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue and Up & Kim-ing Pink.

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. Wel-Kim to My World will be available April 2012 for $7.99 each at retailers including CVS, Duane Reade, Harmon, Sears, ULTA and Wegmans. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at Jean Coutu, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart.

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

~Sent for Review~

Sunday Stamping Challenge

Good morning beauties! Just a quick post to share a mani I did for the Sunday Stamping Challenge. The theme was black and white and I used my new Cheeky XL Image Plate C. The image plate looks similar to the ones sold by Mango Nails and Chez Delaney but they don't appear to be grooved as deeply. When I scraped the plate there was a lot of nail polish left behind, but when I scraped twice I couldn't get a good stamp (see ring and pinky nail). The bundle is a great deal but I don't believe the images are as precise as Mango Nails. I guess with practice you could make them work.


For stamping I used Color Club's Where's the Soiree, my favorite black for stamping, over Nicole by OPI's Lights, Kim-era, Action!


That's all for today. I'll announce the Nail Art Contest Winners very soon. Until then, Happy Polishing!

Blue Me Away

Hello beautiful! I hope you're having a great weekend so far. The weather is beautiful here and Spring is in full effect. While I've been enjoying the great weather, I can't say that my eyes have been having a good time. My daughter and I have been sick all week due to the high pollen counts. I guess beauty doesn't come without a price :D

Today I have a quick mani to share with you done using the DRK-A Image Plate. I'm not sure what the design is exactly but I thought it was interesting. I stamped using Where's the Soiree over Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue.

This was super easy to do and only took a few minutes. I hope you like it :)



Thanks for stopping by. Happy Polishing!

Nicole by OPI Texture Top Coats - Press Release

Nicole by OPI Introduces NEW Limited Edition Texture Coat Shades for Instant Nail Art

Nicole by OPI announces the launch of four new limited edition Texture Coat hues: Opal, Quartz, Amethyst and Aquamarine. This line of graffiti-style nail art products offers a simple way to create an edgy, two-texture effect on nails with quick, at-home application.

In addition to the two-texture element, these four new line additions feature high-shine finishes. Opal Texture is a metallic, mother-of-pearl shade with chameleon-like properties that takes on a different look depending on the color over which it’s applied. Quartz Texture has a unique taupe/pink metallic hue, while Amethyst Texture and Aquamarine Texture are packed with sparkle – purple and blue respectively – for an added glittery effect.

Opal Texture, Amethyst Texture, Aquamarine Texture and Quartz Texture

“Nicole by OPI fans not only follow trends – they create them. Texture Coat has been such a big hit with our consumers because it’s completely customizable, with endless design possibilities,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The high-shine finishes of these metallic, opalescent, and glitter Texture shades is perfect for creating a fun look this spring and summer.”

To use this product, start with Base Coat Plus, followed by two coats of any Nicole by OPI nail lacquer. Let the lacquer dry completely before applying Texture Coat. Complete the manicure with Top Coat Plus for a high-shine finish. Texture Coat is also currently available in Gold, Silver, Red, White, Turquoise and Black.

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. Opal, Quartz, Amethyst and Aquamarine Texture shades will be available April 2012 for $7.99 each at select retailers including CVS, Duane Reade, Fred Meyer, HEB, Meijer, Sears and Target. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at select Jean Coutu, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart Canada locations.

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

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolor Nail Lacquers - Press Release

Nicole by OPI Introduces NEW Kardashian Kolor Nail Lacquers, Inspired by Kim Kardashian

Nicole by OPI announces the launch of Wel-Kim to My World, a collection of new nail lacquers inspired by Kim Kardashian. The line features six pastel-hued shades in white, pink, blue and honey tones that give nails a subtle pop of color. Lacquers Lights, Kim-era, Action! and Here Kim’s the Sun feature glitter and opalescent shimmer to create an added element of glitz.

“These six new lacquers really showcase Kim’s flirty, feminine side,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Kim often wears pink, white and other softer-toned shades; these colors are great for creating a classic, elegant look that works day or night.”

The Wel-Kim to My World shades include:

Here Kim’s the Sun Brighten up your day with this opalescent sparkle.

Kim KonfidentialA honey-nude so stunning, it should be "klassified.”

Up & Kim-ing Pink Get in line! This cotton candy pink is THE pink of the season.

Nothing Kim-pares to Blue There just isn’t another hue like this lovely lilac-blue.

Lights, Kim-era, Action! A screen-stealing shimmering pearl.

Others Pale By Kim-parison This breathtaking white is the fairest of them all.

“Spring is the perfect time to add lighter tones to your look,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “Candy-coated colors in pastel shades are always popular during this season. These ladylike hues look great with the blousy tops and frothy dresses that walked the runways for spring.”

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. Wel-Kim to My World will be available April 2012 for $7.99 each at retailers including CVS, Duane Reade, Harmon, Sears, ULTA and Wegmans. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at Jean Coutu, Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart.

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

Nicole by OPI Wal-Mart Exclusives Swatches

Happy Monday! Today I have the Nicole by OPI Wal-Mart Exclusives to share with you. The collection includes 3 finishes: foil, shimmer and glitter.

The Gold Shoulder. I know gold is in the name but it looks more silver on me with a slight hint of bronze. I used two coats to make it opaque.

Best Pink Ever. Shimmering pink that needed 3 coats. The shimmer is very noticeable because the formula is almost jelly-like.

"Fabulous" Is My Middle Name. This is my favorite from the collection. It has a multi mix of sparkling glitter including: tiny silver, blue, gold, and red bar glitter and lots of silver shimmer. I haven't seen anything like this before. Very pretty and unique. I used one coat over Best Pink over.

I also tried it over dark grey. I prefer it best over darker colors as they really make the glitter pop. I only used one coat but you may need two if you want more sparkle.

The Wal-Mart Exclusives are available now for $7 each ($9.98 Canada) at select Wal-Mart locations and Walmart.com.

~Provided by PR for Review~

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors Spring 2012 - Swatches and Review

Kardashian Kolors for Spring 2012 are exclusive to CVS stores. The collection consists of 4 cremes and 3 shimmers in a broad range of colors from neutrals to brights.

“Nicole by OPI is very excited to bring new Kardashian Kolor lacquers exclusively to CVS for 2012. In collaborating with the Kardashian/Jenner family on the CVS exclusive shades, we came up with lacquers to represent each of their vibrant personalities and individual styles. The seven resulting colors offer the perfect accessory for spring’s bright colors, feminine frocks and reinvented neutrals.”

Paparazzi Don't Preach - super shiny ceramic doll pink. It's actually a lot darker than ceramic pink, more salmon, but the color reminds me of baby dolls. It's a very pretty neutral that you can wear anywhere. I used 3 coats to make it opaque.

Ladies In The Limelight - yellow creme with a hint of green. I saw this about a week ago in CVS and the green wasn't apparent in the bottle but it's obvious on the nail. I'm really feeling the lime here. It has a thin formula as most yellows do but it built up nicely. To my surprise I only needed 4 coats.

One Big Happy Fame-ily. Lilac base with light pink and baby blue shimmer that looks more silver on the nail. This is so pretty and great for Spring. I used 3 coats.

Back To Reality...TV. Periwinkle with pink/fuchsia shimmer. I used 3 coats here.

Strike A Pose. Dark coral that leans more red. It's a very bright creme but not neon at all. I had a difficult time capturing the true color. It looks more coral in the bottle and more red on. I used 2 coats but a third wouldn't hurt. I thought I saw streaks in person but they weren't obvious on camera.

Our Fuchsia's Lookin' Bright. Like the name says it's a bright fuschia creme. I really like the formula on this one because I only needed 1 coat. I used 2 to intensify the look. Very pretty.

Smile For The Glam-era. Dark plum with dark pink shimmer. This will probably sound strange but it's much prettier than I expected. I don't wear vamps as often but I love the look of this one. The formula was thicker than I expected so I only used 2 coats. I took several pictures to highlight the shimmer.

Outdoors

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The Kardashian Kollection

All of the polishes were photographed without a topcoat except Strike A Pose. Overall the formula was good and application was easy. Most of the colors needed 2-3 coats except the yellow which is pretty common. My favorites from the collection are Smile For The Glam-era, One Big Happy Fame-ily and Paparazzi Don't Preach. I also really like Ladies In The Limelight but I may have a similar color already. Overall, I believe the collection has a good variety and offers a little something for everyone.

~Sent for Review~