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Today’s in-depth review features OPI Worth a Pretty Penne, which is from the Venice Collection that I did a Quick Look post on.

While it was advertised as being a shimmery copper, I was surprised that it was far more complex upon closer inspection.

Allow me to tell you more!

OPI Worth a Pretty Penne Pictures

OPI Worth a Pretty Penne Swatches

All swatches have:

• OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener – Maintenance version (Used as a base coat)
• 2 coats of OPI Worth a Pretty Penne
• Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Artificial Light Photos

Natural Light Photos

Claim: TRUSTED

• Shimmery copper (Yes)

Key Notes

• Name: OPI Worth a Pretty Penne
• Collection: OPI Venice Collection 2015
• Press Release: Click here to see the official OPI Venice Collection press release
• Quick Look: Click here to see my OPI Venice Collection Quick Look post
• Colours Available in the Collection: A Great Opera-tunity, It’s a Piazza Cake, Worth a Pretty Penne, Tiramisu for Two, Amore at the Grand Canal, Gimme a Lido Kiss, Be There in a Prosecco, I Cannoli Wear OPI, Gelato on My Mind, Purple Palazzo Pants, O Suzi Mio, My Gondola or Yours?, Venice the Party? (Limited-edition), Baroque…But Still Shopping! (Limited-edition) & St. Mark’s the Spot (Limited-edition)
• Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
• Retail Price: $9.95 CAD
• Disclosure: This was provided as a press sample by PR.
• Where to Buy: Hudson’s Bay, Nail Polish Canada, Trade Secrets & select beauty shops/spas/salons

OPI Worth a Pretty Penne Review

Colour

Worth a Pretty Penne by OPI is a light copper with a champagne feel in certain lighting. The interesting thing that I didn’t expect when I saw it in the bottle was that when you look closer at your nails, the copper isn’t solid. There’s speckling with what appears to be silver or a very pale gold. However, when you view your manicure from a normal distance, the predominant shade is copper.

I really like how there’s that ‘something extra’ – it’s a little surprise for the wearer, which I definitely appreciate!

Finish

With a high-shimmer finish, from far away, it can appear metallic and super luxurious. Combined with the colour, it has a celebratory feel without looking overly flashy, and depending on what clothing you wear, it can even act like a neutral.

Application & Formula

The formula of Worth a Pretty Penne by OPI is on the thin and watery side. The first coat was sheer, and the second coat covered better and evenly. However, in certain lighting situations, I noticed that the tips looked a little lighter, so I could’ve used a third coat for fully opaque coverage. Nevertheless, the tips weren’t too obvious in most lighting, so I left it as-is.

Also, when you paint with the wet polish, you’ll see brushstrokes, but as it dries, they become much less prominent, which I was really glad about. (Very obvious brushstrokes are a deal breaker for me usually.)

Pros Shimmery copper with a mix of silver or pale gold Luxurious finish that can appear like an elegant metallic Brushstrokes appear less prominent as the polish dries

Cons Formula is on the thin, watery & sheer side (I recommend that you use 3 coats)

Final Verdict: 7/10

Even though shimmery coppers aren’t high up on my list of favourite nail polishes, I enjoyed wearing this because it isn’t like a typical flashy metallic. It has a sophisticated nuance, which can be particularly great for those who aren’t looking for a disco-ball-celebratory nail polish.

If you had to pick from gold, silver, or copper nail polish, which would you choose? What lacquer do you wear when you want luxurious-looking nails? Would you wear this polish solo or as a base for nail art?