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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

OPI - Holland - Part 1

I'm so excited to show you the first half of the new OPI Holland collection which is set to release next week. The collection has such a great mix of colors and finishes that I am having a hard time picking favorites. I'll just get on with the swatches and let you decide for yourself, just make sure to let me know what you think! :)


A Roll in the Hague
This is a bright orange cream. It is bright, but not neon bright. Covered well in two coats and was shiny enough that I didn't use a top coat. Application was very good. During cleanup, the polish removed easily, but flooded my cuticles with yellow. You can see it on my ring and pinkie fingers in these photos. I've never had this happen before. I didn't seem to stain my nails though (any more than they already are :D), but just in case, I would suggest a good base coat with this.




Swatch Details
Brand: OPI
Collection: Holland, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: A Roll in the Hague, NL H53
Number of coats: 2
Top Coat: No

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh?
A pale taupe with a hint of gray. OPI describes it as bisque and I would have to agree. Application was great, two coats for full coverage. No top coat on this one, it was shiny enough on it's own. Love the look of this...




Swatch Details
Brand: OPI
Collection: Holland, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh?, NL H54
Number of coats: 2
Top Coat: No

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

Dutch'ya Just Love OPI?
A plum purple with a coppery shimmer. The shimmer is best seen in the sun and is pretty subtle indoors, but definitely still there. Such a gorgeous shimmer. I used two coats for full coverage and added a top coat on this one...




A closer look at the shimmer...

Swatch Details
Brand: OPI
Collection: Holland, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Dutch'ya Just Love OPI?, NL H55
Number of coats: 2
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes
A dark salmon color with a copper shimmer. The shimmer in this one is very subtle, but does give it a nice touch. I used two coats for full coverage and application was great. These are with a top coat...




The shimmer...

Swatch Details
Brand: OPI
Collection: Holland, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, NL H56
Number of coats: 2
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

I Don't Give A Rotterdam!
A light periwinkle blue with a strong silver shimmer. The shimmer particles themselves are larger and almost look like tiny flakes up close. I applied two coats, but probably should have used three. When the light was directly behind, I could see through some spots. Nothing an extra coat couldn't fix. The color is just gorgeous....




I bit of close up to see the shimmer...

Swatch Details
Brand: OPI
Collection: Holland, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: I Don't Give A Rotterdam!, NL H57
Number of coats: 2
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

I Have a Herring Problem
This is a darker, slightly more blue version of the above. It was also a bit thicker and covered well in two coats. The shimmer in this more of a champagne gold giving it a warmer feeling. Another gorgeous polish in this collection...




A close up...

Swatch Details
Brand: OPI
Collection: Holland, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: I Have a Herring Problem, NL H58
Number of coats: 2
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

I Don't Give A Rotterdam! vs. I Have a Herring Problem
Just for fun, a comparison of the two blue shimmers side by side so you can see the difference. I Have a Herring Problem is on the index and ring fingers and I Don't Give A Rotterdam! is on the middle and pinkie fingers...


A closer look... I Don't Give A Rotterdam! on the left and I Have a Herring Problem on the right...

I'd love know what you think of these!


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Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)


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11 comments:

  1. I've seen dozens of swatches of this collection by now and with every single one I feel the need to purchase them all :) Beautiful pictures!

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  2. Dutch'ya Just Love OPI? looks very pretty.

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  3. You have the best nails EVA!!! Just noticing your blog today and feeling like I've been under a rock or something. :) Thanks for the OPI Holland reviews; will definitely be getting a few of these.

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  4. @Sabine, thank you! The polishes are all so pretty, I can't pick a favorite either :)

    @marox, it has such a pretty shimmer. I love it :)

    @AllThingsNails, you are too sweet! You have gorgeous nails yourself. I was peeking at your blog earlier today for the 1st time too. :D
    I'm glad you like the swatches.

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  5. I can't wait to get my hands on some of these colors!

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  6. @Angie, they are fun! Can't wait to see what you get :)

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  7. Dutch ya just love OPI and I have a herring problem (the names are so silly) are my favourite here!
    Your swatches are soooo pretty!!!!

    LOL (the verification word for this comment is "snerbalt" lol... I don't know why I find that one funny)

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  8. i love all color which one buy confused. Help me out.

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  9. @Marta, I think they names are silly too, but that's OPI trademark by now. The polishes are beautiful. I'm glad you like the swatches :)

    By the way, I find a lot of the verification words funny. Snerbalt is a good one :D

    @OPI, I love all the colors too. They are all beautiful. What colors stand out the most to you? :)

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  10. So many dupes for Zoya!!! Wonder which formula is better

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  11. I don't own any of the Zoya polish to compare. If I ever get my hands on them I will compare for sure :)

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