Author Archives: Mary S.

Quick Look: OPI Ford Mustang Collection Swatches & Bottle Shots

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OPI Ford Mustang CollectionYesterday, I shared with you the press release on the OPI Ford Mustang Collection that’s set to be released in July, and today, you get to see the real deal! 🙂 YAY!

Last night, I came home to a box full of the entire OPI Ford Mustang Collection, so I whipped up this quick post for today because I just had to show you. I know many were interested in seeing them!

The shimmery blue gets my attention the most because you can never really have too many of those colours, right? Right? 😉

All of these colours can easily be combined with each other, so I think many fellow nailphiles will consider them to be manicure staples.

Note: The OPI Ford Mustang nail polishes have the Ford Mustang horse logo all over the caps, but since mine are press samples, they don’t have that. If you buy any in the store, yours will have that neat feature. The horse pattern is printed on the cap’s shrink wrap. (Check out the press release linked above to see what the horses on the caps look like.)

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OPI Ford Mustang Collection Press Release & Bottle Promo Pictures

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OPI Ford Mustang Collection 2014You may remember that I shared some press information about the OPI Ford Mustang Collection back in March.

Well, yesterday, PR sent me additional information about the OPI Ford Mustang Collection and of the 6 colours, which are set to be released in July.

Check out the rest of this post to learn more about each shade in detail and see the bottle promo pictures!

The handles are covered with a really cool Ford Mustang horse, which sets it apart from other OPI nail polishes.

Out of all the colours, my heart beats faster for The Sky’s My Limit. You can never have too many shimmery blues! 😉

I’m curious to find out if 50 Years of Style (the golden pearl) will be streaky or not.

Angel with a Leadfoot could be interesting if it actually has an ethereal, ‘halo-like’ look to it.

Is there one shade that speaks to you?

Edit: Click here to see my Quick Look post featuring swatches and bottle shots of the entire OPI Ford Mustang Collection!

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Quick Look: OPI Coca-Cola Collection Swatches & Bottle Shots

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OPI Coca-Cola Collection PicturesThe OPI Coca-Cola Collection launches this month, so if you haven’t already seen them tip-toe into stores, you will soon!

(In case you missed it, be sure to check out my post on the official OPI Coca-Cola Collection press release for more information.)

Since it’ll take me some time to wear each one individually as a full manicure, here’s my Quick Look post with bottle shots and simple swatches to whet your appetite. 😉

You know that I’m a green fiend, so Green on the Runway is my first pick from the OPI Coca-Cola Collection.

But, it’s closely followed by Orange You Fantastic!, which is an interesting glitter that reminds me of autumn, my favourite season.

The other shades are nice enough, and they all look very easy to wear.

Which are your top picks?

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Party with Bundle Monster’s 5th Birthday – 30 Day Nail Art Challenge & Nail Prizes

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Bundle Monster will soon be turning 5! Can you believe it? My how time flies by!

I still remember buying my first nail-stamping plate set from them. (It was also the first one that they released.)

I want to wish all the ‘monsters’ over at their office a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You’ve all worked really hard, and it’s amazing how your team always puts out exciting products and promotions. Plus I really love how you listen to your customers and make changes based on our input!

To celebrate their birthday, Bundle Monster has put together a really fun nail-art challenge for the month of June, and they’re giving away some neat nail prize bags, too!

I thought I’d share it, in case any of you would like to participate.

Bundle Monster Turns 5 BM5thBDay Nail Art Challenge

 

Below is the official press release sent to me by Bundle Monster:

Hey Nail Art Enthusiasts!

Bundle Monster has been cooking up a challenge for you this month. Yes, you heard us, a challenge! It will be FUN and we can’t wait to see how creative you can get!

For the whole month of June, Bundle Monster will be setting the menu with a fun creative nail art challenge in celebration of their 5th birthday! Every day during the month of June there will be a new nail art challenge keeping with a birthday theme from candles to cupcakes and every sprinkle in between!

To participate, fans will simply need to create and take picture of their manicure (or pedicure) with the theme of the day. Nail art fans can then upload their picture on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or Pinterest with the hashtags: #bm5thbday #bundlemonster to be entered to win a bag full of nail-licious accessories! Every week Bundle Monster will giveaway 5 nail art goodie bags, so that means that fans have 20 chances to WIN! Bundle Monster’s nail art goodie bags will have all kinds of nail studs, cabochons, foils, stickers, nail strips and more! For more details on the challenge, visit the Birthday page: http://www.bundlemonster.com/happybirthday.

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Nicole by OPI Lay It on the Lime Swatches & Review

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Nicole by OPI Lay It On the Lime Swatches & ReviewNicole by OPI Lay It on the Lime is a fresh, light green from the Seize the Summer Collection, which officially will be released in June.

(You may remember me posting a photo on Instagram photo of this not long ago.)

It looks really bright and clean (almost neon-like), which is how my smartphone captured it well. Then when I used my DSLR, somehow the colour got muted. Funny how that happens from time to time.

So when you look at my photos of this on the blog, please keep in mind that it does appear brighter in real life. (I was actually surprised by this one because it looked way more near-neon-like on my nails than it seemed like it would when I just saw it in the bottle. Hehe, it was a very pleasant surprise, of course!)

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OPI Hotter Than You Pink Swatches & Review

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OPI Hotter Than You Pink Swatches & ReviewWhoa, the weekend sure was spectacular! The sun was shining, and it was enough to put anyone in a good mood! 🙂

One of my favourite things on a sunny day is to see and hear the leaves rustle as the wind flies through. I imagine that the leaves are being tickled, and small thoughts like that are enough to bring a smile to my face.

Today, I have for you a review on OPI Hotter Than You Pink, which is a neon pink that’s from the new Neon Collection.

I managed to have my camera ready to capture it in sunlight, natural light, and with a flash.

However, as with many bright shades, the brightness doesn’t fully translate on screen. OPI Hotter Than You Pink is a more saturated pink. It’s closer to my photos with flash, but it’s even deeper, so keep that in mind.

You know how I feel about pinks – they’re not my favourite, but I’ve definitely warmed up to them, and this one is really fun to wear because in the right light, you get cool blue reflects!

P.S. Remember to enter my worldwide giveaway for your chance to win the entire full-size OPI Neon Collection & OPI Put a Coat On Base Coat until May 31 at 11:59 pm EDT!

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OPI Red Hot Rio Swatches & Review

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OPI Red Hot Rio Swatches & ReviewOPI Red Hot Rio is part of the amazing Brazil Collection, which I still can’t stop raving about, even though it’s no longer the latest release!

It has so many stand-out colours, and it’s been a while since I’ve been so excited about an entire nail-polish collection!

This has a jelly finish that I love, and even without a shiny top coat, it ends up looking like glass on your nails.

It reminded me a lot of OPI Vodka & Caviar (which I reviewed back in 2011) – it’s one of my all-time favourite reds.

The formula, finish, and colour are so close, you can probably only justify getting that or OPI Red Hot Rio. (You may remember seeing my comparison swatches on Instagram.)

To me, I consider them pretty much dupes because they look so similar. When I wear them on my nails, I can’t see much of a difference. It’s only when you see them side-by-side on a nail wheel and in certain lighting through the lens of a camera or one on a phone that the nuances show a bit. (If you were to show me one bottle and the other briefly, I don’t think I’d be able to distinguish them apart. Then again, I’m more of a green fiend than a red fiend!) 😉

I think you’ll be just as happy owning one or the other.

But, since OPI Vodka & Caviar is getting harder to find, OPI Red Hot Rio is a nice option for those who may have missed out!

P.S. Remember, you have until May 31 at 11:59 pm EDT to enter my worldwide giveaway to win the entire full-size OPI Neon Collection and the OPI Put a Coat On Base Coat!

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