OPI San Francisco Liquid Sand

I have started to play around and swatch the OPI San Francisco collection released for this Fall. Today, I would like to show you the three Liquid Sand shades which are part of the collection. As you might know I'm a big fan of the textured trend, but up until this point I have only used sparkle loaded, glittery textured shades. Leave it to OPI to get me to try and love something new...

Press Release: OPI Mariah Carey Holiday Collection

All I Want for Christmas (is OPI )!

OPI Joins Mariah Carey to Launch 18 New Limited Edition Holiday Nail Lacquers

OPI announces the launch of 18 new limited edition holiday nail lacquers inspired by recording artist and international superstar Mariah Carey. This seasonal promotion includes an assortment of red, burgundy, maroon and chocolate brown hues, along with glitter-packed gold, bronze and pearl shades. Mariah Carey Holiday also features six new Liquid Sand™ lacquers, ranging from icy blue to frosted pink to sparkling graphite. Each of the Liquid Sand shades showcases OPI’s groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.

“Mariah Carey is truly synonomous with the holiday season,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “People around the world listen to her festive, iconic songs – ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ is a personal favorite – and these 18 lacquers evoke the warmth, beauty, energy and positive spirit that’s present in Mariah’s music.

“This holiday season is all about red, glitter and texture for nails,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “With 18 shades, there’s a perfect hue for every occasion. The 12 crème and glitter lacquers include classic reds, champagne gold, and warm burgundies, while the six Liquid Sand shades should be worn without top coat for a matte finish in icy, frosted colors.”

Mariah Carey Holiday includes the following 

(*Liquid Sand shade):

My Favorite Ornament 

Make this champagne glitter your new personal favorite.

All I Want for Christmas (is OPI ) 

This marvelous maroon is present-ly my top choice.

Cute Little Vixen 

This deep red violet has foxy written all over it.

Underneath the Mistletoe 

Is my kiss as spicy-sweet as this candy-apple red?

In My Santa Suit 

This generously pigmented red is worth staying on the “nice” list.

Visions of Love

 I see this rich burgundy in my immediate future.

Warm Me Up 

This spiced coffee hits all the cold spots.

Wonderous Star 

This gold-flecked shimmer has heavenly shine.

All Sparkly and Gold 

What more can we say...the name says it all.

Sleigh Ride for Two 

There’s only room left for this dark hot chocolate.

Ski Slope Sweetie 

This golden pearl is everybunny’s favorite.

I Snow You Love Me 

Just like I snow you love this disco light confetti.

Silent Stars Go By* 

This blush of textured pink has parades of sparkle.

Baby Please Come Home* 

Can’t wait to see you...in this textured and sparkling lilac.

Make Him Mine* 

But make this textured glistening rose mine first!

It’s Frosty Outside* 

This frosted silver is so icy it’s hot.

Emotions* 

This dramatic sparkling coal has got me feeling fine.

Kiss Me at Midnight* 

It’s time to fall in love with this frosted ice blue.

Mariah Carey Holiday nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Liquid Sand nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat. Mariah Carey Holiday will be available October 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, ULTA and ulta.com for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

ABOUT OPI 
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics.

** Disclaimer: All information and images in this post provided by the manufacturer or their PR **

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Roses are red

Violets are blue

I'm so excited for this challenge

I hope you are too!

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I did this challenge when I first started blogging back in 2011 and learned so much. I really credit that first challenge for getting me started on nail art. At the time I did it on my own and took about 3 months to complete. I have been wanting to do challenge again and see my progress. Following along with some super talented ladies is just icing on the cake and an opportunity that I cannot pass up...

This image is courtesy of Chalkboard Nails. Check out her blog for further details on the challenge and YAY I'm super excited!!!

Will you be joining this challenge??

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

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