Nicole by OPI NEW Modern Family Shades!!!

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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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Modern Family?  I personally

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I'm Back!!! Wild NOTD

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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!

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Nicole by OPI Partnership with Carrie Underwood!

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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

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

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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!

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Birthstone Manicure NOTD

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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

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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. 

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Nicole By OPI + Kellogg's Special K Collabo

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:

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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