OPI Dining Al Frisco is an icy blue nail polish from the OPI San Francisco Collection that’ll be dropping in August.
I can picture this being a great base for wintry nail art, maybe with some penguins? 😉
Even though the San Francisco Collection is coming to stores in August, it’s actually a fall/winter collection, so it’s right on point.
Something about this polish reminded me of slick car paint, even though I can’t think of when I’ve ever seen a vehicle in this colour.
My dad would’ve loved this shade. Haha, no, not because he wore nail polish (although he used to let me paint his toenails for fun once). Blue was his favourite colour in general, and the lighter blues in particular. So when I wore this, I thought about my father.
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OPI Dining Al Frisco Swatches
All swatches have:
- Essie First Base (Base Coat)
- 2 coats of OPI Dining Al Frisco
- Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
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Claim: TRUSTED
- Fresh-air blue (Yes)
Key Notes
- Name: OPI Dining Al Frisco
- Collection: OPI San Francisco Collection Fall/Winter 2013
- Press Release: Click here to see the OPI San Francisco Collection press release & quick swatches of all the shades
- Colours Available in the Collection: A-Piers to Be Tan, Dining al Frisco, Haven’t the Foggiest, Peace & Love & OPI, Keeping Suzi at Bay, Incognito in Sausalito, Lost on Lombard, I Knead Sour-Dough, Muir Muir on the Wall, In the Cable Car-Pool Lane, Embarca-Dare Ya!, First Date at the Golden Gate, It’s All San Andreas’s Fault (Liquid Sand), Wharf! Wharf! Wharf! (Liquid Sand) & Alcatraz…Rocks (Liquid Sand)
- Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
- What I Paid: Nothing! (This was provided by PR.)
- Where to Buy: Trade Secrets & select beauty-supply stores, spas & salons (Available in August)
OPI Dining Al Frisco Review
Colour
Dining Al Frisco by OPI is a periwinkle type of blue that looks fresh and icy. It makes me think of a cold winter breeze that’s sneaky and somehow finds its way up your coat while you’re waiting for the bus. Brr!
Even though this polish isn’t anything really crazy, because I don’t have many polishes like this, it stands out in my collection.
Finish
Maybe it’s the finish that gives it that retro vibe. You see, it’s a little frosty, so some visible brushstrokes are noticeable.
There’s also some shimmer running throughout the polish, so on a sunny day, your manicure has a bit of a twinkle. It’s this finish that keeps the polish from looking flat.
Application & Formula
You may have noticed that on my ring finger and thumb, there was a little ‘bump’ on both nails. That wasn’t the result of the formula. I accidentally got something on my brush. When I noticed it, I just kept painting, thinking that I could cover it with another coat, but they still showed. Oops!
Yup, I wore this manicure just like that. It didn’t really bother me because, as you know, I don’t strive for perfection. As long as a manicure bring me happiness, that’s good enough for me. 🙂 And I was pretty happy wearing OPI Dining Al Frisco.
The formula is smooth, and it glides on easily. Since the brushstrokes show, I suggest that you work a little slower than usual. That way, you can at least keep the brushstrokes straight, which makes them less noticeable.
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Final Verdict: 7/10
Dining Al Frisco by OPI is a pretty nail polish, but I don’t think it’s the star of the San Francisco Collection. Still, because it has a wonderful formula that doesn’t pose any major problems, it’s worth checking out.
When winter rolls by, I have a feeling that I’ll be pulling this out a lot because it has that icy-blue look that would be perfect for snowy nail art.
What’s your favourite season? Isn’t it funny how it’s not even summer yet and we’re looking at fall/winter polishes? 🙂
this polish reminds me so much of opi teal the cows come home…
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Hey Randi!
Interesting observation. I may have a bottle of that around here somewhere…Not sure! If I have it, I should do a comparison post.
OOOoooh pretty 🙂 I can definitely see it with some penguins.
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Hey Lizzy!
Maybe some penguins wearing black bow ties, too. 😉
I’m kind of torn on this one. I was really excited about this one in the preview photos because I love that shade of blue and it looked kinda shimmery. I still love the shade, but the frosty, brushstroke-y finish is a disappointment.
Hey Jess!
It’s shimmery, but I would describe it more as frosty just because I could see the brushstrokes. Well, the one good thing about your disappointment is that you can save your money for other polishes that call out to you louder. “Jess! JESSSSSSS!” Hahaha!
Ha ha…well there is certainly no shortage of those.;)
Hehe, and as nailphiles, we tend to listen to those little (but persistent) voices. 😉
Pretty! I think this is my favorite so far.
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Hey Christina!
Light blues are really pretty, aren’t they? Glad that you like this one. I know sometimes visible brushstrokes are a deal breaker for some, though.
While this is really not my type of polish, I just wanted to comment and say how much I enjoy reading your blog. Your kindness and sense of humor really shine through, and you seem like the kind of person I’d want to be friends with in “real life” (whatever that means). I will look you up if I ever come to Canada, ha ha!
Hey Lisa!
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a heartfelt comment! I literally teared up a bit while reading it. I work really hard on my blog, and it brings me so much happiness knowing that readers enjoy it. It means a lot to me! Thank you for motivating me to continue blogging for as long as I can! 🙂
I too love your blog!
Please do us all a favor and keep on rocking this blog, girl! 😉
Hey Cindy!
Thank you so much for visiting and for sending me such encouraging words! I love blogging – it brings me a lot of happiness to share my opinions and to connect with amazing readers who share a similar passion.
Just got this one today and couldn’t wait to wear it. I love this shade of blue and the blue microshimmer that’s in it. I didn’t have a problem with visible brushstrokes and thought it went on my nails rather nicely. I also got the Muir Muir one and will probably end up buying a couple more from this collection as well. 🙂 I appreciate how thorough you reviews are and enjoy reading them.
Hey Christel!
Glad to hear that the brushstrokes weren’t an issue for you. It could be that I tend to use medium coats. I’ve heard that with these types of polishes, it’s best to use thinner coats.
Yay! I’m so happy that you’re finding my reviews useful! 🙂