OPI ‘The Germany Collection’ Fall 2012 – Part 1 (swatches & review)

Time to dust off your lederhosen, my beauties: for fall 2012, OPI is taking us on a trip through magnificent Germany! With shades ranging from visibly fall-like colours to deeply glowing gem-like hues, the 12 lacquers that make up this collection come in an assortment of finishes that will definitely appeal to everyone – from luscious crèmes, shimmering brights, and even a surprise or two! In order to better appreciate each colour, I’ve divided the collection into 2 parts – enjoy!

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany – a world renown sight and the inspiration behind Disney’s castle as well! (source)

The 6 shades that comprise part 1 of OPI’s ‘Germany Collection’ all have something in common: the formula is absolutely stellar! Each swatch bears 2 coats of beautifully self-levelling varnish with ends in a nice glossy finish, although it must be noted that the more shimmery hues certainly benefit from the addition of a top coat to really enhance their inner glow. I’m not the biggest fan of OPI’s pro-wide brush, as I find that it does not afford the same precision control that a narrower brush does, but I must admit that this version makes for a speedier application due to its width. The following swatches are all with base and top coats.

‘Don’t Pretzel My Buttons’ is a gorgeous and universally flattering nude shade with some slight rosy undertones that lend it a nice overall warmth. Very clean-looking and work-place friendly, this applied suprisingly non-streaky with the first coat and reached perfect opacity by the 2nd.

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‘Don’t Talk Bach To Me’ is somewhat of an oddity colour-wise in this collection; a dusty lime-green hue with obvious yellow undertones, it bears a beautiful silvery/pearl ultra fine shimmer that is almost imperceptible indoors, but adds a nice visual depth when see in full sun or with flash. The sheerest of the 6 here, it still applied with quite decent coverage, even with the first coat.
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‘Every Month is Oktoberfest’ is a stunner, no doubt about it! A browned wine hue with ultra-fine coppery shimmer throughout, you can almost call this one a duo chrome as it appears to not only flash several autumnal colours in the light, but also adds an ombré effect as it appears to darken the borders of your nails. With that “lit-from-within” look I absolutely adore, staring full on into this shade is like admiring the fiery glow of banked embers – FABULOUS! Bonus: no staining upon removal.
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‘Berlin There Done That’ (you have to admit: this is a COOL name!) is an ultra creamy mauve/taupe hue, with definitive grey undertones that seem to add a unique murky touch to the overall colour. Even though we’ve all seen similar shades before, there was something universally wearable about this shade – a nice urban touch perhaps – but it was the insanely high gloss finish that blew me away my new favourite neutral.

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‘Danke-Shiny Red’ is a total MUST if you love red – and not just any red, but one that almost dares you to look away! A blue based cherry-red hue filled to the brim with copper and hot pink micro-shimmer, this is undoubtedly vibrant with a modern-day sexy siren appeal to it. With the shimmer seeming suspended at the surface of your nails, it almost has a 3D effect that needs to be seen to be believed. LOVE this – enough said. Bonus: no staining upon removal.

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‘Deutsche You Want Me Baby’ (OY — the name … and now I have the song stuck in my head earworm) is fall personified; a scorching burnt orange hue filled with gold, orange and even pink ultra-fine shimmer, this is the colour that comes to mind when you think of fall; the colour of changing maple leaves, or pumpkins in a field. A nice take on the orange “colour of the year”, I was surprised at how glossy this shade was, considering its shimmery nature.

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Final thoughts: Hitting it out of the ballpark, as far as themed collections go, seems to be a recurring theme with OPI lately, and this latest ‘Germany Collection’ is no exception. I am so pleased that none of the shades required more than 2 coats for full coverage – out the door that much quicker – although I confess to a touch of disappointment with the colour of ‘Don’t Talk Bach To Me’; personally, I would have preferred a more verdant and vibrant green hue – something more in keeping with the season and in homage to Germany’s lush forests. ‘Every Month Is Oktoberfest’ is such a visual treat & just so luxurious looking – like wearing jewelry on your nails. Even the two more neutral hues have a nice modern tone to them, but ‘Danke-Shiny Red’s’ seductive allure was the star for me here. Can you tell that I am totally loving these shades? Stay tuned for part 2!

OPI’s ‘Germany Collection’ officially launches in August; feel free to visit their website and follow the brand via facebook or twitter for more information.