Just Spotted The Lizard

Good morning!

A quick post before I head out for the day.  I apologize for my sporadic posts lately. I'm frantically preparing for graduation and tidying up the last of my school work for the rest of my life, lol.

My nails from the weekend were done using DRK-A image plate, OPI Just Spotted The Lizard and topped with LA Girl Double Platinum.  Kinda funky you think?

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day and happy polishing!

OPI Limited Edition Minnie Mouse Limited Edition Collection - Swatches and Review

Good morning! Today I have the Minnie Mouse Collection to share with you :)

OPI launches Vintage Minnie Mouse, including four limited edition nail lacquers, for summer. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the colors encapsulate Minnie Mouse’s irresistible charm in playful, pretty shades of pink and red.

The Color of Minnie - medium red with a hidden pink shimmer that gives it a pearl-esque hue. Two coats.
I'm All Ears - Magenta with a matching shimmer. I only used 2 coats but needed a 3rd to cover VNL.

If You Moust You Moust- very vibrant fuchsia-pink. My camera couldn't capture this one accurately. Its very bright but not quite neon. Two coats.

Nothin Mousie 'Bout It over The Color of Minnie. Very cute and girly combination. Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It is like a thick glaze. I used 1 coat over the red and brushed the hearts where I wanted them to go. Alternatively, you can pick them up off the brush using a toothpick and apply them where you want them to go.

Here she is alone. I used 3 coats to cover my stained nails.

Here she is over black. My favorite combination so far. Over black it flashes blue and purple. Gorgeous!

A view of the entire collection.

If you love pink then you will love this collection! The polishes are a cute tribute to Minnie Mouse and Disney fans. They all had great application, including Nothin' Mouse 'Bout It, which was a lot thicker than I imagined. I really love the glitter because its very versatile and can be used with our without the hearts, so its not a deal breaker if you don't like hearts. Overall the set is fun and very girly. My favorites from the collection are The Color of Minnie and Nothin' Mouse 'Bout It.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning June 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.

~Provided for Review~

Sticks 'N Stones

Happy Sunday everyone! I just finished working on my Senior Project and its done as far as I'm concerned. Two more weeks of school until graduation and I'll have my P.H.D. - player hater's degree :)

My nail of the day is Sticks n' Stones over Color Club's Take Me To Your Chateau. I really love this combination. The glitter pops so well over the blue, or any color for that matter. I stamped on top to add a little extra to the mani. I didn't necessarily need it, just playing around. I originally wanted to stamp with my Cheeky flower but I couldn't get it to pick up. I like the results anyways so I'm happy.

Here are my nails prior to stamping. Very jazzy without the stamps. I can't wait to try Sticks 'N Stones over more colors.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy polishing!

Notebook Paper

I had somewhat of a stressful week so I thought I would lighten things up with a whimsical mani. I first saw this design on Emerald Sparkled's website. She made an amazing doodle design. Check it out if you haven't seen it already!

I stamped the blue lines using Cheeky Image Plate CH6 and the apple with my new Salon Express Kit image plate. The pink lines were created using a striper and Essence's VIP Appeal. Super easy!

Happy Easter!!!

I hope everyone had a fabulous Easter! I had a great day spending time with my family. I may have drunken a little too much Moscato but I won't be able to tell until tomorrow. No nails today but here is a pic of some of the candy I made for the Egg Hunt. I hope the kids enjoyed. It took longer than I expected.

Until next time. Happy Polishing :D

OPI Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection - Press Release

OPI’s All Ears!

OPI Announces New Limited Edition Minnie Mouse-Inspired, Nail Lacquers

OPI launches Vintage Minnie Mouse, including four limited edition nail lacquers, for summer. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the colors encapsulate Minnie Mouse’s irresistible charm in playful, pretty shades of pink and red.

“OPI is so excited to collaborate with Disney and draw inspiration from one of the world’s most popular characters,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This collection brings together the expertise of OPI and the iconic style of Minnie Mouse to inspire the distinct palette of vibrant, feminine shades for summer Nails will pop against summer skin in these classic, saturated hues – holding their own alongside the bold prints of the season.”

The line features a pink crème lacquer, one frosted red shade, a shimmery fuchsia, and a heart glitter confetti:

Nothin’ Mousie ‘bout It
Don’t squeak it – SHOUT IT! This confetti light pink is tops!

I’m All Ears
Tell me how much you love this magenta shimmer.

If You Moust You Moust
You gotta pink what you gotta pink.

The Color of Minnie
You had this little mouse at “red.”

As with all OPI nail lacquers, Vintage Minnie Mouse by OPI contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

This limited edition promotion will be available beginning June 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.

OPI Spider-Man Limited Edition Lacquers - Press Release

In“Spider”ed Shades!

OPI Celebrates Sony Pictures’ “The Amazing Spider- Man” with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers

OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Shatter, inspired by Sony Pictures’ The Amazing Spider-Man. With an all-star cast including Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, this highly-anticipated series reboot opens in theaters nationwide in 3D on July 3, 2012.

“OPI is so excited to work with Sony Pictures in welcoming Spider-Man back on the big screen,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “This film explores a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy that’s going to be both dark and sexy. The colors created for this promotion capture the movie’s exciting atmosphere, with standout shades like the deep shimmering blue Into the Night and the metallic golden green Just Spotted the Lizard.”

The film villain’s reptilian look can be replicated with a high-fashion twist by using the new deep green shimmer Shatter coat. Shatter the Scales is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Shatter the Scales from matte to glossy in seconds.

The line features six nail lacquers in addition to Shatter the Scales, ranging from white, coral and pink to mood-setting hues of blue, nickel and yellow-green:

Your Web or Mine? The perfect pink for sticky situations.

Into the Night his perfect midnight blue was made for prowling.

Call Me Gwen-ever Girlfriend, be sure to pick up when this urgent coral calls.

Just Spotted the Lizard Be seen in this reptilian yellow-green.

My Boyfriend Scales Walls limb new heights with this cityscape white.

Number One Nemesis Show your metal in this sparkling nickel.

Shatter the Scales Deep green shatter coat

As with all OPI nail lacquers, these shades inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man 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 May 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.