Nicole by OPI Love Song from the Selena Gomez Collection coming out in January 2013 is a simple, pretty purple. But when I thought about its name (and of love in general), I began thinking about a lot more than just a pop song on the radio.

Love is probably the most overrated and simultaneously underrated thing in the world. It can make or break you and drive you crazy or ground you in reality. People die for it, but people feel alive because of it.

I’ve had my heart broken pretty badly many times when I was too quick to open up and trust people, but I’ve also done my share of breaking hearts. (No halo here, unless it’s from an old Hallowe’en costume!)

Through all my experiences, what I’ve realized is that unconditional love is the hardest gift to come by. So when you find people who accept you (but who still encourage you to constantly improve yourself), you’ve struck gold.

And on your quest for finding true love, I think you need to learn how to love yourself – your quirks, your flaws, and your strengths. Then, if you’re blessed to find that Special Somebody, you can bring something more interesting to the table and have your own identity instead of being just ‘half of a couple’.

What do you think?

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This is what one coat of Nicole by OPI Kissed At Midnight looks like over two coats of Nicole by OPI Pretty in Plum!

Both polishes are from the Selena Gomez Collection that’ll be in stores January 2013.

Although I liked wearing Pretty in Plum solo, I loooooved this combination way more. I think it adds just enough bling, and the bling contrasts enough so it stands out instead of getting lost in the base colour.

What would you layer under this gold glitter?

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Nicole by OPI Pretty in Plum is yet another shade I have to show you from the upcoming Selena Gomez Collection due out in January 2013.

It may be because I’ve watched West Side Story so many times, but when I first read the name, a mental image of Maria (played by Natalie Wood) dancing around the sewing room and singing “I Feel Pretty” immediately sprung to mind.

Indeed, Natalie Wood was so gorgeous. And…confession time! Although that musical came out waaaaay before my time, when my father introduced me to the movie when I was a kid, I had the biggest crush on Richard Beymer (who played Tony, Maria’s love interest). It was after their duet, Tonight, that I swooned. Think hearts instead of pupils. I used to imagine that he was singing “Mary” instead of “Maria” in this song where he expresses his love for her.) 😉

Hahaha, and I always thought it was hilarious that the gang members (the Jets and the Sharks) danced ballet! Don’t think I would ever be intimidated by any gang who can pirouette and have an entire dance choreography that they perform on the street. (And, for the record, I thought the Sharks were hotter than the Jets.)

Ooohhh, and who can forget the hilarious Officer Krupke number? That song still cracks me up today!

Okay, but back to the nail polish, right?

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Although Nicole by OPI Spring Break looked nice on its own, I couldn’t help but put one coat of Nicole by OPI Sweet Dreams on top.

Sweet Dreams is also part of the Selena Gomez Collection due out January 2013.

Truth be told, ever since I laid eyes on the collection, I’ve been itching to use the glitter polishes (well, after the yellow, of course).

So is this a glitter nail polish that I think you need to rush out to buy? Let me tell you a little more about what I think of it.

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Hope you had a wonderful Hallowe’en last night! (What did you wear on your nails for fright night?)

Today I have another shade from the upcoming Selena Gomez Collection that’ll be in stores January 2013 – Nicole by OPI Spring Break!

It’s hard for me to pull off pink polishes…when they’re light shades. When they’re saturated like Spring Break, they’re easy to wear. It’s something to do with the contrast against my skin tone.

Okay, I don’t really know much about Selena Gomez, so I have no point of reference to use in terms of her music.

Does she have a song about spring break? Otherwise, it’s a peculiar name for a polish that’s coming out in January. Hehe, it’s like a tease!

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