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. :-)

 



OPI 7th Inning Strrretch

OPI 7th Inning Strrretch (2 coats)



from the Major League Baseball Fashion Plate Collection

 

My Mini Hitters set, available on Amazon for $18.25, came in this week and I couldn't wait to try another shade from this collection. 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).

Although I found the super-frosty Orange You Going To the Game? to be very brush stroke-y, I loved the somewhat frosty steel blue 7th Inning Strrretch. One coat was very very streaky, but a second coat evened it out nicely.

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 

 

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OPI Orange You Going To the Game?

OPI Orange You Going To the Game? (2 coats)



from the Major League Baseball Fashion Plate Collection

 

My Mini Hitters set, available on Amazon for $18.25, came in yesterday and I couldn't wait to try another shade from this collection. 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 found Orange You Going To the Game? to be sadly very brush stroke-y. So disappointed! It's a really pretty springy shade, but the brush strokes ruin it for me.

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 

 



Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Pong

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Pong

3 coats

 

I was excited to try another one of the shades featured in the Stella McCartney Winter 2014 Collection fashion show at the Palais Garnier during Paris Fashion Week. These four shades are clean, modern, understated shades of nude to flatter the models’ skin tones and were chosen to complement the bold textures and sophisticated color palette of the collection. Last week I wore Almost Almond and I tried Arm Candy in 2013.

 

These gorgeously modern colors can be found in Sally Hansen’s award-winning Complete Salon Manicure collection, the only polish that infuses trend-setting shades with a nourishing, expert quality formula to deliver salon-caliber results. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure delivers seven salon manicure steps in one bottle. Chip resistant strength joins gel-quality shine. Must-have color meets nourishing benefits. Plus, a built-in base and top coat, it’s everything you need to achieve a professional manicure at home.

 



THE SHADES

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Arm Candy

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Shell We Dance

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Almost Almond

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Pong

OPI Short-STOP!

OPI Short-STOP! (2 coats)



from the Major League Baseball Fashion Plate Collection

 

Short-STOP! was the second shade I tried in the collection, and although it was a ground-breaking shade, it is still a nice medium red creamy shade and since it was the MLB collection I had to BUY ALL THE COLORS.

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.

 

 

 

There are seven shades in the collection, and six of them are featured in this Mini Hitters set, available on Amazon for $18.25. I ordered it last week and can't wait to try the other shades.

 

 

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OPI Love Athletes in Cleats

OPI Love Athletes in Cleats (2 coats)

from the Major League Baseball Fashion Plate Collection

 

This shimmery red and a man in uniform…now that’s romantic.

 

My absolutely favorite sport is baseball and I was so excited to see this collection!

 

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.

 

 

 

There are seven shades in the collection, and six of them are featured in this Mini Hitters set, available on Amazon for $18.25.

 

I purchased a full-sized Short-STOP! as well as the mini set and cannot wait to swatch them all!

 

 

(Had to throw in this pic of my favorite Cubbie, picture taken by moi, thankyouverymuch.)

 



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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Almost Almond

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Almost Almond

3 coats

 

I was excited to try one of the shades featured in the Stella McCartney Winter 2014 Collection fashion show at the Palais Garnier during Paris Fashion Week. These four shades are clean, modern, understated shades of nude to flatter the models’ skin tones and were chosen to complement the bold textures and sophisticated color palette of the collection. I got great even coverage in three coats, and I love that there is a bit of hidden shimmer in Almost Almond to make it a bit more interesting.

 

These gorgeously modern colors can be found in Sally Hansen’s award-winning Complete Salon Manicure collection, the only polish that infuses trend-setting shades with a nourishing, expert quality formula to deliver salon-caliber results. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure delivers seven salon manicure steps in one bottle. Chip resistant strength joins gel-quality shine. Must-have color meets nourishing benefits. Plus, a built-in base and top coat, it’s everything you need to achieve a professional manicure at home.

 



THE SHADES

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Arm Candy

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Shell We Dance

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Almost Almond

 

Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Pong

Arm Candy is a shade I have worn before and is also so pretty. Check in soon and I will feature Pink Pong.