Sephora by OPI Meet Me At the Disco

Nothing To Disclose
It's fun to rummage through my Helmer drawers and find my hidden gems like today's Sephora by OPI Meet Me At the Disco. This is a rainbow reflective microglitter in a clear base. While it's meant to be a top coat, I think you already know what I did.

Sephora by OPI It's Real 18K Gold Top Coat

When I started PolishGalore back in December 2009, I really had two goals.  One was to get back into writing which I feel I've done well with... the second was to justify my nail polish purchases.  Today, that's coming into effect I feel.

This is It's Real 18K Gold Top Coat by Sephora by OPI.  I found it in my local Sephora last month, was intrigued, bought it (as the fiancé is saying "another bottle of nail polish?!"), and then realized "Holy crap, how much was it?"  This little 0.5 Fl Oz of yes, real 18K gold flakes is $30.00 USD.  That's more than my monthly Internet bill each month.  But I decided that I bought it, mostly for novelty... now - what to do with it?

It comes in a flashy box.

And contains Gold, Silver and Copper Powder (watch out, those with allergies).  Seriously, the box says "This product contains silver, avoid contact with broken or abraded skin."

I decided to use my existing Cult Nail Annalicious manicure because hey, it's a beautiful manicure, and added just one thin layer on top.  I did not use a top coat.

Good news - just one thin layer covers quite well, and as you can see, I still have plenty of gold flakes left in the bottle.  They were not hard to spread on the nail at all.

Here's another sunny picture - gold flakes, check.

Obviously in the shade, the flakes stand out even more.

Again in the shade.

COME MY PRETTIES.

So here's my issue.  Obviously I'd want to wear this over a manicure that I plan on keeping awhile - not just a one day thing.  But then it becomes an issue of do you tell people you're wearing real 18K gold on your nails?  Is this like one of those "I'm wiping my tears with $100 bills" metaphors?  Heh, I don't think it's that bad, but I did question when I'm realistically going to wear this top coat.  Maybe on a gel polish before the last top coat?  (Is that possible?)

The Plastic Diaries had an OPI exclusive that OPI will have a gold leaf top coat this winter in their 007 Collection, and I heard on Zoya's Facebook page that they have a similar prototype in the works.  Cult Nails offers real gold flakes in their store for only $5 for a 1" vile (currently sold out).  

Are you into this gold phase?  Are you hoping for a silver top coat next?

It's Real 18K Gold Top Coat may be purchased at Sephora stores or at Sephora.com for $30 a bottle.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Sephora by OPI - Betsey Johnson

This came to me late last month and I'm super excited to see it!  I love Betsey Johnson's style so I'm happy to see her come out with some nail polish!  All images courtesy of Sephora by OPI.

BETSEY JOHNSON LAUNCHES NAIL COLLECTION FOR SEPHORA BY OPI

The outrageous (and fabulous!) Betsey Johnson designs the ultimate accessory for spring, a striking nail collection for Sephora by OPI. Available this March, the Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Collection reflects the personal style obsessions that are oh - so Betsey, including the first ever Sephora by OPI scented nail polish in this season’s must have neon pink polish infused with Too Too, Betsey’s newest fragrance.


The Spring 2012 Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Collection consists of seven full sized chip resistant nail polish shades, a six piece mini nail polish set, long lasting trend tips and flashy nail designs. “I am Too Too excited for my first nail collection with Sephora by OPI! The collection is just how I like it – loud, outrageous, pretty, pinky, and kickass rock and roll,“ says Betsey.




Polish shades include ($9.50 each):

It’s My Pink!

hot pink and scented with Betsey’s Too Too Fragrance

XOX Betsey

sandy nude

Pushing Your Luck

red

Sparkling Personality

multi color silver glitter

Cartwheels on the Catwalk

sea green

Alley Cat

fuschia

Forever Wild

black grape

Betsey’s tip for applying polish: “Mix it up- pair it to what you’re wearing or change it to your mood- there is a color for everyone!”

Mini polish set includes ($24.50):
Son of a Gun – metallic charcoal (mini kit exclusive)
Yellow My Name is Betsey – yellow (mini kit exclusive)
Too Too Turq – turquoise (mini kit exclusive)
Pushing Your Luck - red
XOX Betsey – sandy nude
Alley Cat – fuschia


Trend tips designs include ($12):
Skull
Cheetah
Lips


Nail designs include Betsey’s iconic Cherries, Lightning Bolts and Bow patterns ($5)


The Sephora by OPI Betsey Johnson Collection will be available in March 2012 exclusively at Sephora stores, by calling 1-877-SEPHORA or by logging on to Sephora.com via computer or smartphone.

Sephora by OPI Be-Claus I Said So

I went to 2 different Sephoras to track down the Glitter and Sparkle collection but I found it!  Be-Claus I Said So is a micro and larger hexagonal red glitter in a clear base.  I used a base of Duri Rejuvacote, 2 coats of polish and a top of CND Air Dry.  I originally tried wearing this color alone (pinkie and ring finger) but decided it needed a good base so I used Cult Nails Quench.

Here in the sun you can see that it definitely needs a good red base coat unless you still want to look like you have weird red bumps on your nail.  The coverage is more opaque looking because of the microglitter but still not okay for me.

I love how the glitter really glows in a jelly like way over the index and middle fingers.  Such a pretty color even if it takes a bit of prep work to get it all pretty.

Indoors with the flash really don't do justice for this pretty color.  I almost made this my Christmas manicure but at the last minute, I couldn't find where I put this bottle (since I had moved everything around!).  Go figure!


You can purchase Sephora by OPI in Sephora stores or online here for $9 a bottle. 

NOTD: 17 November 2011

Okay, so this was really 8 November 2011, but whatever.  I was looking for a way to wear my Sephora by OPI Be-Claus I Said So which is a red glitter in a clear base, so I decided to put it with OPI Wocka Wocka! from the Muppets collection.  I forgot to take bottle pictures, but I'll be individually reviewing each shade and will link those reviews to this post at a later date.


I used a base of OPI Natural Nail, 1 coat of Wocka Wocka!, 1 coat of Be-Claus I Said So and a top of Seche Vite.

Full on sun does this no justice.  It looks lumpy and kind of weird.

Shade is so much better!  I love the large and small red glitter reflecting over the red base.  I couldn't stop staring at my nails for 2 days straight.

Indirect sun and again you can see how the larger glitter is reflected weird - almost like strawberry seeds or something.

The indoors with the flash makes the polish look harsh again, but I really really love this combination.  I'm debating on wearing this for my next pedicure or just going my normal China Glaze Ruby Pumps...

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Swirly Duochromes Comparison

Check out this line up.  From left to right we have deborah lippmann Wicked Game, OPI Not Like The Movies, Sephora by OPI Mash Up, wet n wild Gray's Anatomy, and Zoya Adina.  This was a reader suggested skittle to see how they all lined up with each other.  Here's a couple more bottle shots for fun.

I did three coats of each polish - no base, no top coat.

Thumb: deborah lippmann Wicked Game
Pointer Finger: OPI Not Like The Movies
Middle Finger: Sephora by OPI Mash Up
Ring Finger: wet n wild Gray's Anatomy
Pinkie Finger: Zoya Adina

Yay for cloudy pictures...  BOO.  I do hate that I didn't have sun this day.

This is a shade picture - look how dark Adina looks!

And one indoors with the flash.


Overall?
Wicked Game and Gray's Anatomy are VERY similar.
Not Like The Movies had a silver glitter which made the polish look more foggy than the rest.
Mash Up has a green flash instead of purple.
Adina is a darker orchid purple with a yellow olive green flash.


Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Sephora by OPI Hell to the No

Another from the Glee line of Sephora by OPI is Hell to the No, an opaque bright royal purple with fine gold glitter.  It reminds me a bit of Zoya Dannii with less foil to it, and a bit brighter purple.  This color was inspired by Mercedes Jones from Glee and bares the same name as the song she sings in the episode "Original Song" that aired on 16 March.  (I told you, I'm a Gleek!)


I used a base of OPI Natural Nail, 2 coats of Hell to the No and a top of OPI Top Coat.  The formula was nice and smooth and had a good consistency.

Check it out in the sun!  See that orchid like goodness?

And in the shade.  Just lovely.  I'm a sucker for purples, so I'd totally purchase this again even with owning Zoya Dannii.  Dannii is more foil like with more sparkle than Hell to the No.


You can purchase Sephora by OPI in Sephora stores or online here for $9 a bottle.  The actual Glee line can be found here

Sephora by OPI Mash Up vs deborah lippmann Wicked Game

As I was swatching, I was wondering how these two duochromes stacked up against each other, so here's a small comparison post for you!


I tried both of these without a base or top coat.

In the shade:

As you can see, Mash Up is more opaque and has more of a green shimmer whereas Wicked Game is more sheer and has a purple hue.


Tada!

Sephora by OPI Mash-Up

I'm a big fan of Glee - watch it every week and tend to download at least one song off iTunes from each episode.  So when I heard that Sephora by OPI was making an entire Glee inspired line of nail polish, I went and got them all.


This is a nice like purple/green duochrome neatly named Mash-Up.  This is supposed to be inspired by the Glee character Will Schuester, who is the Glee Club teacher and tries to encourage the kids to make mash ups of songs.  As a random bonus, here are two "mash up" songs not done by Glee, but by random YouTubers that I like.











And back to the nail polish.


I used a base coat of OPI Natural Nail, 2 coats of Mash-Up and a top coat of OPI Top Coat.  Formula was a bit watery but okay.  Depending on how the light hits you, you'll see green, grey, purple or even a silver shimmer.

Shade:

Overall, it's a bit of a weird color.  I'm not sure that I'd buy it again, considering the price and it's more of a novelty thing.  Many polish brands have their own type of swirly duochrome in this vein, so...  ^_^


You can purchase Sephora by OPI in Sephora stores or online here for $9 a bottle.  The actual Glee line can be found here

Sephora by OPI Club Scene Queen

Oh Sephora, you are my downfall.  I love you for your Urban Decay, and your Sephora by OPI, and your Kat Von D.  I pretty much buy your Sephora by OPI Mini sets all the time.  So when Rocker Chic came out, I was so happy that I wanted to buy two colors in full bottles, this is rare.


Club Scene Queen is listed as a sheer smoky grey with fine blue glitter.  However, I didn't know that when I purchased it.  I also didn't have a tester bottle when I purchased it - but went off a very enthusastic salesperson's recommendation.


Let's just say I'm not too happy with this.  I ended up using Seche Natural as my base (instead of my OPI base coat), and 3 coats of this watery dark grey base with little blue glitter polish and Seche Vite top coat.  You're lucky I suffered with 3 coats - I was ready to throw in the towel by coat 1.

This polish hates the camera too.  You can see lots of blue glitter and some of that smoky grey but really, it didn't look like this on the nail.

Here in the shade you see loads of the glitter, which is what I saw in the bottle originally.  Either way, I'm not super happy with this polish.  I think it would be much better with a base coat of CND Blackjack which I have been way too happy with - I think I need a back up.  Anyway, I digress.  


You can purchase Sephora by OPI in Sephora stores or online here for $9 a bottle.