Nicole by OPI Holiday Magic

A review of these products is to come!  ^_^  For now, please enjoy the following press release.  

Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI

Transforms Nails with Festive, Seasonal Hues

Capture the enchanting spirit of the holiday season with Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI! For Holiday 2010, Nicole by OPI presents a limited-edition collection of four celebratory shades, ranging from sparkling silver to deep red. Designed to complement winter wardrobes, these festive hues add a magical touch to any occasion.

The new Holiday Magic Nail Lacquers from Nicole by OPI include:

Bring on the Tinsel

A silver that sparkles even more than tinsel.

Spark My Mistletoe

A red so hot it might cause a real spark.

Stuck in the Chimney

You’ll never forget this red – it will be stuck in your mind.

Kiss Me at Midnight

This dark red is perfect for night, the best time for a kiss.

“The holidays are all about celebration, and our Holiday Magic Nail Lacquers provide a burst of feel-good color that is perfectly on point with the spirit of the season,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “These four glamorous shades are the ideal accessories to accent holiday outfits.”

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI will be available beginning November 2010 at ULTA, Meijer, Harmon, HEB and Sears. 

For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

Cheeky Monkey Thigh Highs vs China Glaze Robotika

While I was swatching Cheeky Monkey Thigh Highs, I thought it reminded me of China Glaze Robotika from the Fall/Winter 2009 Khrome collection.  It's also listed as a type of brow purple metallic chrome type of color.  In the bottle, you can tell that they definitely look similar - it's a bit hard to tell with all the writing on the Cheeky Monkey bottle so let's move to pictures!


For Thigh Highs, I used a base of Cheeky Monkey Get Wet, 2 coats of Thigh Highs and a top of Seche Vite.  For Robotika I used a base of Seche Natural, 1 coat of Robotika and a top of Seche Vite. Unlike Thigh Highs, Robotika did require clean up and I didn't even get it all cleaned up apparently.


Sun picture! 

Cheeky Monkey Thigh Highs looks more plum than China Glaze Robotika in the light.  It also has a bit more depth but that may be because it's 2 coats instead of 1.


Shade!

Now here it's a tiny bit harder to tell what is what.  Oh you shade, you're so sneaky you.


So what to do?  Do you need both?  Hah, my answer is always yes but I'm slightly biased.  ^_^

Cheeky Monkey Thigh Highs

Another reader request from Ericka!  She was looking to find the color that Rihanna wore on June 19, 2008 at the Empire State Building lighting in honor of Cartier's "Love Day" (specific, huh?) and thought maybe Cheeky Monkey Thigh Highs was just the right shade.

Image provided by reader.

Cheeky's website lists Thigh Highs as a dark pewter but it definitely gives off a bit of a metallic purple gold as well.


I used a base of Cheeky Monkey Wet Dream, 2 coats of Thigh Highs and a top of Seche Vite.

In the sun, this color looks a little more purple than pewter but there's always the shade!

In the shade, there's a bit more of a brown tone in there but I'm not sure how close it really is to Rihanna's nails.  It seems a little too purple to me.  Sorry Ericka!


Cheeky Monkey can be purchased on their website [official website] for $15 a bottle.

Essie Winter Collection

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Looks like Essie is branching out a bit from the normal reds - a few brown/taupe colors, a green?  Awesome!  It's already available for purchase online.

Migi Nail Art Coupon

Happy Holidays from Migi Nail Art

Take 20% OFF your ENTIRE ORDER
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Limited Time Offer-Our Exclusive Holiday Kits with a FREE Top Coat!


Holiday Kit- Sale $19.99
Snowflake Kit- Sale $15.99


Celebrate the holidays in style or Give a gift that lasts a lifetime with our FREE refill program!  These Exclusive Holiday Kits are designed with the perfect colors to create Snowflakes, Christmas Trees, Reindeer, Lights, Stars and any Holiday or Winter themes! Migi Nail Art Pens can be substituted as a crafter's pen to decorate glass, mirrors, cell phones, rocks, canvas or glassware.


Our Exclusive Holiday Kit includes 6 high quality colors-White, Green, Red, Gold Shimmer, Gold Sparkle and Silver, a handy Carry Case, Instruction Booklet with practice page, Cleaning Pin and 3 Twist and Join Rings.


The Snowflake Kit includes 4 high quality colors-Silver, Blue, White and Black, a handy Carry Case, Instruction Booklet with Practice Page, Cleaning Pin and 3 Twist and Join Rings!


Try our High Strength- High Quality Clear Top Coat. FREE with Holiday Kit or Snowflake Kit purchase!
No need to keep re-painting your nails through the busy Holiday Season. Let your nails stand out for weeks by using our High Strength-High Quality Clear top coat!


Offer expires January 7, 2011, valid to US shipping addresses only.