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OPI – Pink of Hearts 2013 Limited Edition Set

For its 7th annual launch to promote breast cancer awareness, OPI has released the ‘Pink of Hearts 2013’ Limited Edition Set, consisting of ‘Pink-ing of You’ (a permanent shade) – a bubble gum pink solid hue, a limited edition matte pink multi-glitter hue, ‘More than a Glimmer’, along with10 decorative pink ribbon and 10 crystal decals, to jazz things up even more. Each bottle also offers a pink ribbon bottle wrap at the cap, in support of breast cancer awareness.

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, for 2013 OPI will donate $25,000 to Susan G. Komen and will also donate $5,000 to Rethink Breast Cancer in Canada – kudos to this brand, for doing their part to help end breast cancer.

For the following swatches, I went the whole hog; beginning with a base of ‘Pink-ing of You’, I then added one layer of ‘More than a Glimmer’ to all nails except the ring finger, leaving that one free to sport the pink ribbon as well as 3 crystals at the tip. Having very little experience with decals, placing these evenly was a bit of a challenge for me, but using a pair of tweezers (and holding my breath during the application), I was able to manage just fine.

OPI – Pink of Hearts 2013

Pink-ing of You – a mid sheer barbie pink hue with cool leaning blueish undertones in the base, in a crème-jelly hybrid formula – totally self-levelling and ultra-glossy at the finish. This uplifting pink shade is non-streaky upon application and while 2 coats should be more than enough on short nails, longer lengths may require a third layer. NOTE: this lacquer is part of OPI’s permanent range. Coats applied: 3 thin, no top coat

OPI – Pink-ing of You

More than a Glimmer (Limited Edition) – a baby pink milky base hue filled with gold, silver, and pastel matte hexagonal glitter pieces in a variety of sizes – from tiny, all the way to large. The flow of this formula is superb and each brush stroke yields enough glitter for an even coverage; worn alone, 2 coats are more than dense enough, but this can also be easily layered over any other shade (as done in the swatches here) for more depth. Meant to be worn in its matte state (my personal favourite), you can always add a top coat for extra oomph. Coats applied: 1

OPI – More than a Glimmer over Pink-ing of You (with pink ribbon decal & crystals on ring finger), matte

OPI – More than a Glimmer over Pink-ing of You (detail), matte

OPI – More than a Glimmer over Pink-ing of You (top coat added)

There isn’t one of us who hasn’t been affected in some way by breast cancer, and continued research is the answer to eradicate this disease once and for all. This limited edition duo from OPI manages to meld beauty with a cause, but picking it up for the unique matte glitter ‘More than a Glimmer’ just sweetens the deal even more, in my opinion!

Available September & October 2013, the ‘Pink of Hearts 2013’ Limited Edition set will retail for CAD $19.95. Find more information via OPI’s website, twitter & facebook

*Disclosure: Product samples provided by the company/PR for my unbiased consideration

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Nicole by OPI – New Spring 2013 shades

February 24, 2013

The four new Spring 2013 shades from Nicole by OPI, are an eclectic mix of colours and finishes – but one thing they all have in common, is their amazing formula. Looking at them side by side, I can’t help but think that each shade represents one of the 4 seasons; not your typical springtime grouping, but I like it just the same – not having any hard & fast rules in the world of nail varnish, is always welcome.

Nicole by OPI – Spring 2013

Still into Pink – an ultra pigmented hot pink hue with finely ground silvery shimmer, that sits just this side of neon. While the formula is somewhat on the thick side, application is nonetheless super easy and completely self-levelling. The finish was unexpectedly matte – and I loved that little twist, although I did swatch it with top coat as well. Coats applied: 2

Nicole by OPI – Still into Pink

Nicole by OPI – Still into Pink (with top coat)

Please Red-cycle – a highly colour saturated maraschino red crème in a smoothly applying formula and excellent flow, that finishes with the high-gloss look of a jelly. Bonus: no staining upon removal. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat

Nicole by OPI – Please Red-cycle

Plum to your Senses! – an intense purple shade in a jelly-esque formula, filled with violet and blue micro-shimmer that while not too highly visible, still adds a unique depth. Very colour saturated and with a glossy shine at the finish, there was also absolutely no staining upon removal. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat
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Nicole by OPI – Plum to your Senses!

Nicole by OPI – Plum to your Senses! (with flash)

Totally in the Dark – a quasi-sheer & hybrid crème/jelly charcoal hue filled with ultra fine silvery shimmer, although I also spotted some pink and blue tones as well. Silky application, a beautiful natural shine, and totally smooth to the touch, there’s a wickedly sexy gunmetal look to this shade, which I absolutely LOVE! Bonus: completely non-staining upon removal, although the fine shimmery bits may migrate. Coats applied: 2, plus top coat

Nicole by OPI – Totally in the Dark

Nicole by OPI – Totally in the Dark (with flash)

Final thoughts: I must confess that I wasn’t sure what to think of these four new Spring 2013 hues, but I definitely did not expect to be totally bowled over. Each shade has a perfect formula – application, colour pigmentation, and a relatively quick drying finish. I’m not usually one for vivid pink colours, but the matte finish with the embedded silver shimmer of ‘Still into Pink’, has won me over to the bright side, while the slightly sinister look of ‘Totally in the Dark’ is a must-have, especially if you love black lacquers like I do. All in all, an impressive little bunch and well worth checking out (still not a fan of the oddly shaped bottle, though).
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