Category Archives: Press Releases & Promo Pics

Quick Look: Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood Collection Swatches, Bottle Shots & Press Release

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Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood CollectionFirst of all, Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! I hope that you’re having a wonderful long weekend with loved ones!

If you’ve been following Swatch And Learn for a little while, you may remember me telling you on October 1st that I got to meet Suzi Weiss-Fischmann for a 3rd time.

I attended a media luncheon unveiling the Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood Collection coming out in January 2014. At the end of the event, PR gave me an awesome swag bag with the entire collection! *Fans self with manicured hand*

Well, before I share my thoughts on the incredible experience with you (the post is coming with a special giveaway for readers!), I want to show you the 14 nail-polish shades.

There’s a nice diversity in terms of colours and finishes, so I think everyone can find at least a couple that call out to them.

I’ve already worn a few, and in the next little while, expect my full in-depth reviews and swatches of every single one on here in future posts!

For today, I’ll show you some quick swatches taken with my camera’s flash, bottle shots, and the official press release.

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Forward to Fashion Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Forward to Fashion CollectionYou may remember that not long ago, I reviewed and swatched No S-pear Time. Well, it was from the limited-edition Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Forward to Fashion Collection!

There are 8 shades in total, and even though the press release I’m going to share with you today says they’re available in September, I’ve still seen them sold at Shoppers Drug Mart.

And I’ve confirmed with PR (who sent me the promo pictures and information) that these shades are indeed still in stock. So, that’s great news if any of them interest you.

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OPI Walks the Runway with Reem Acra at New York Fashion Week!

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Reem Acra NYFW OPIHere’s the third (and final) NYFW-themed blog post for today. Enjoy!

OPI Walks the Runway with Reem Acra at New York Fashion Week! 

Below is the official press release sent to me by PR:

OPI joined Reem Acra for the designer’s Spring 2014 presentation at Lincoln Center on Monday. The models’ intricate and complex hair was balanced by fresh and clean makeup and nails, which were polished with ‘You Callin’ Me a Lyre?’ for an overall look evoking 70s glam.

Note: All the images in this post are courtesy of OPI.

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OPI Joins Holmes & Yang at New York Fashion Week!

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Holmes & Yang OPI NYFW 2013As promised, here’s the second quick post for today with a New York Fashion Week theme!

OPI Joins Holmes & Yang at New York Fashion Week!

The official press release sent to me by OPI’s PR:

OPI joined Holmes & Yang for the line’s Spring 2014 launch at an art gallery in Chelsea. Designers Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang selected the sheer shade ‘So Many Clowns…So Little Time’ for nails, but added a unique slanted French tip in deep blue ‘I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw’ for a pop of color. Models wore ‘I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw’ on toes as well.

Note: The first image of the blonde woman is courtesy of Michael Simon. All other photos are by OPI.

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OPI Walks the Runway with Jeremy Laing and Joanna Mastroianni at NYFW!

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Joanna Mastroianni OPI NYFW 2013

Although New York Fashion Week has come and gone, I still want to share with you information and photos from the shows because it’s interesting to see OPI nail polish in action.

Also, since I have tons of press releases for NYFW 2013, today there will be 3 (yes, three!) blog posts!

The first for today is: OPI Walks the Runway with Jeremy Laing and Joanna Mastroianni at NYFW!

OPI Need Sunglasses? and OPI My Pointe Exactly made an appearance in the Joanna Mastroianni and Jeremy Laing shows, respectively.

All the photos are courtesy of OPI and are used with permission.

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OPI Miss Universe 2013 Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures

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OPI Miss Universe 2013 CollectionToday, I would like to share with you the 3 new shades in the OPI Miss Universe 2013 Collection.

I’m salivating over the purples! (Someone may need to mop the floor because it could make someone slip, slide, and do a pirouette right into the Helmer filled with nail polishes! Yes, apparently accidents can be very elaborate…and worthy of a judges’ score of 10!)

You get a special collectible ring with the matte platinum shade, and that polish features a new satin finish!

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China Glaze Monsters Ball Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures

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China Glaze Monsters Ball CollectionAttention all ghouls and goblins!

There’s a new Hallowe’en nail-polish collection hitting stores this October – the China Glaze Monsters Ball Collection!

Hallowe’en is my favourite holiday, so I’m always excited to see what comes out when the weather gets cooler and when fun costumes make their way to grocery-store aisles.

The other day, I was at Shoppers Drug Mart and saw their new Hallowe’en display. They had a toy clown in a cage where you could press a button to activate it. I did so, and even though I expected something shocking, I didn’t expect what happened, so I jumped!

I was never into clowns. Having seen Stephen King’s movie, It, when I was way too young may have affected me.

Haha, and this toy clown had a high-pitched voice that was loud and abrupt. Plus the toy lunged forward and stuck its head through the soft cage bars!

If you swing by Shoppers, go check it out. But make sure that your heart can take it, first! 😉

Going back to the China Glaze Monsters Ball Collection, I like how there are lots of fun glitters included. Howl You Doin’ and Bat My Eyes really speak to me!

I’m also really pleased to see that China Glaze collaborated with and gave visible credit to Abigail Larson, the illustrator. If you don’t know why this is particularly important, do a little Googling about what happened last Hallowe’en. You’ll understand why it’s a big deal. 🙂

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