China Glaze You Drive Me Coconuts

China Glaze You Drive Me Coconuts (4 thin coats)

from the Summer 2013 Sunsational Collection

 

Another gorgeous summer shade! I got so many compliments on my Shell-o mani, I knew that this shade from the same collection needed to be my next mani.

 

As with Shell-o, You Drive Me Coconuts needed four thin coats to be even, and there is still a bit of VNL. Also note that since there is neon pigment in it, it does dry matte so I added a topcoat to make it shine.

 

Again, one nice thing about shades that dry matte- they dry super-fast. Super easy mani!

 



China Glaze Shell-o

China Glaze Shell-o (4 thin coats)

from the Summer 2013 Sunsational Collection

 

Doesn't this scream Summer? I think we've finally had our last cold snap, and Spring is finally here! However, Spring doesn't last long here- the temp will soon be up in the 90s and I cannot wait!

 

Shell-o needed four thin coats to be even, and there is still a bit of VNL. Also note that since there is neon pigment in it, it does dry matte so I added a topcoat to make it shine.

 

One nice thing about shades that dry matte- they dry super-fast. Super easy mani!

 



L'Oreal Orange You Jealous?

L'Oreal Orange You Jealous? (2 coats)

from the Spring/Summer 2013 Trend Setter Collection

 

While I LOVE this color, I don't quite love the formula. One coat was super-streaky, but when I added a second thicker coat, I wasn't too pleased with how "puffy" it looks. Still, it's a gorgeous shade for this time of the year, and I think I will keep it on as my Easter mani.

 

I received this bottle from House Party when I hosted a L'Oreal Miracle Blur party last year. They send along a group of nail polish to use during the party and this was definitely one of the faves.

 



OPI Muppets World Tour

 OPI Muppets World Tour (2 coats)

from the Spring 2014 Muppets Most Wanted Collection

 

I was pretty amazed with this glitter- look at the coverage I got from two coats, with no undies. It applied wonderfully too- no monkey business needed to get good coverage, I just applied it like I would any regular polish.

 

 

You can see the different colors better in this shade pic- there are small white and silver glitters, larger white and gold hexs, and larger pink and turquoise hexes as well. I do wish there was a bit more pink and turquoise- on several fingers I just one of those colors.

 

 

I can't wait to try this over another pink- I've seen pics that are just gorgeous!

 

 

OPI Girls Love Diamonds

OPI Girls Love Diamonds (3 coats)



from the Major League Baseball Fashion Plate Collection

 

Today I'm wearing another shade from the Mini Hitters set, available on Amazon for $18.25. Six of the seven shades in the MLB Collection are featured in the mini set.  (Right Off the Bat, a frosty navy blue, is not included in the mini set).

 

Girls Love Diamonds is the only sheer shade in the set, and even with additional coats, I don't think it could ever be opaque. I think it works great both on its own and as a topper for a darker shade.

 

OPI announces the launch of seven new limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Major League Baseball (MLB), marking the first-ever professional sports league licensing agreement for the company. Featuring a range of red, orange, blue and white hues, MLB Collection by OPI shades are ideal to mix, match and wear while fans cheer on their favorite MLB team.

 

 

In the set:
Umpires Comes Out At Night
Girls Love Diamonds
7th Inning Strrretch
Short-STOP!
Orange You Going To the Game?

Love Athletes in Cleats 

 

#afflink 

 



OPI Umpires Come Out At Night

OPI Umpires Come Out At Night (2 coats)



from the Major League Baseball Fashion Plate Collection

(this dries somewhat matte- I did not topcoat the ring finger so you could see this)

 

Today I'm wearing another shade from the Mini Hitters set, available on Amazon for $18.25. Six of the seven shades in the MLB Collection are featured in the mini set.  (Right Off the Bat, a frosty navy blue, is not included in the mini set).

 

I really like this navy blue! I also thought that I'd see what Girls Love Diamonds looked like on top of Umpires Come Out At Night. I love it like this too!

 

OPI Umpires Come Out At Night (2 coats)

topped with OPI Girls Love Diamonds (1 coat)



OPI announces the launch of seven new limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Major League Baseball (MLB), marking the first-ever professional sports league licensing agreement for the company. Featuring a range of red, orange, blue and white hues, MLB Collection by OPI shades are ideal to mix, match and wear while fans cheer on their favorite MLB team.

 

 

In the set:
Umpires Comes Out At Night
Girls Love Diamonds
7th Inning Strrretch
Short-STOP!
Orange You Going To the Game?

Love Athletes in Cleats 

 

#afflink 

 



Sephora Formula X in Perfection

Sephora Formula X in Perfection

from the New Neutrals collection ($10.50 for 0.4 fl oz)

 

I have to admit to being disappointed when Sephora discontinued their partnership with OPI last year. Or it might have been the other way around, I don't know. In any case, after the Sephora by OPI line (or OPI for Sephora as it was sometimes referred to) was discontinued, Sephora released the Formula X line. I received this mini (.16 fl oz) as a 100 point perk.

 

I first tried a mani with two thin coats- I find, of course, that thin coats try better and faster than thicker coats. However, two thin coats didn't cover very well, and I dislike having to do three coats as a general rule, so I re-tried the mani with two thicker coats and got much better results.

 

The color is so similar to Metro Chic, of course I love it. It's such a great neutral.

 

Anyone have any other thoughts on this line? I noticed they have an VIB Rouge-exclusive shade called X ♥'s Rouge and embarrassingly enough, I've attained Rouge status, so I am pretty sure I need it. :-)