OPI O Suzi Mio from the Venice Collection reminded me of a vampire’s cloak, which makes it very timely, as we’re approaching Hallowe’en! (Ahh – I haven’t done any ghoulish or spooky nail looks yet.)

This purple creme reminds me of when I first started collecting nail polish more seriously in 2008. Violets, lavenders, midnight orchids, eggplants, and plums were my jam, and even to this day, they represent the largest portion of my stash. (Yup – even more so than green, my new love!)

A rich purple like this looks mysteriously gothic on just about anyone, and when you’re not in the mood for brights, OPI O Suzi Mio is a great choice!

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To all my fellow Canadians, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! (I’m thankful that I have so many incredible readers like you who are smart, creative, and supportive. My blogging journey wouldn’t be nearly as rewarding without you!)

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!

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In the bottle, OPI It’s a Piazza Cake from the Venice Collection isn’t a shade that tends to catch my eye, only because orange isn’t my first pick. However, this particular one was unlike the others in my collection, and I never shy away from exploring new colour territory.

I gave OPI It’s a Piazza Cake a spin, and maybe it’s because the muted orange reminded me of pumpkin puree and it totally fits in with autumn, but I surprisingly fell hard for this nail polish.

With a comforting and understated quality, it’s easier to pull off than a typical bright orange, and the whole time I wore this, I could picture stamping on some gold leaves.

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