I swatch it, so you don't have to!

Monday, November 7, 2011

My Sephora by OPI Nail Polish Collection (Swatches/comparisons)

*****scroll to the bottom for updated swatches! I will continue adding to this post as I get more Sephora by OPI polishes****

I purchased these all from Sephora for $9.50/5ml.

My Sephora by OPI Nail Polish collection includes the following colors:

Studs & Stilettos
Under my trench coat
Dating the drummer
Going nude, eh?
Metro chic
Caught with my khakis down
Just a little dangerous
Shiny dancer
Caribbean cocktail
Club scene queen
Looks like rain, dear
Traffic stopper copper
Chestnuts about you
If you've got it, haunt it
212-Sephora
My personal serpant
I gotta blush on you
That's my fuschia husband
Violet's just get married
Stop stocking me
It's bouquet with me
G-listen to your heart
Indi-go with the flow
I found a pot of gold
Bare to be different
Sample Sale
Not enough shoes
No-el if I know
Already Famous
Dear Diary
How cute is that
Natural Enivon-min
It's Hippo to be square
Access 24/7
Ms. Can't be wrong
Don't feed the hand models
I'm with Brad
Fiercely Fabulous
Break a leg-warmer
Bring on the Snowflakes
Mermaid to Order
I don't bite
Eve-y on the eyes
White hot
Natural Beauty
I only shop vintage
Happy earth day to me

Here are photos and swatches of each!

(LtoR) Traffic stopper copper, studs & stilettos, under my trench coat, going nude, eh?, metro chic, caught with my khakis down, just a little dangerous, shiny dancer, caribbean cocktail, club scene queen

(LtoR) Traffic stopper copper, Studs and stilettos, Under my trench coat, Going nude, eh?

(LtoR)Traffic stopper copper, Studs and stilettos, Under my trench coat, Going nude, eh?

(LtoR) Metro Chic, Caught with my khakis down, Just a little dangerous, Shiny Dancer

(LtoR) Caribbean cocktail, Club scene queen, Looks like rain, dear, Chestnuts about you

Sephora by OPI "If you got it, haunt it"

Sephora by OPI "212 Sephora"

Under my trench coat

Studs and Stilettos

My personal serpant

Looks like rain, dear

Sephora by OPI I gotta blush on you ( 3 streaky coats!)

Sephora by OPI That's my Fuschia husband

Sephora by OPI I gotta blush on you

(L to R) Studs & Stilettos, Dating the Drummer

Dating the Drummer (ring, index) Studs & Stilettos (thumb, middle, pinky)

Sephora by OPI Violet's just get married (index, ring) Revlon Perplex (middle finger)

Sephora by OPI G-listen to your heart

(L to R) Zoya Roxy, Sephora by OPI G-listen to your heart, Revlon Facets of Fuchsia

Sephora by OPI Indi-go with the flow

(L to R) Sephora by OPI Indi-go with the Flow, China Glaze Skyscraper

(L to R) Sephora by OPI Looks like rain, dear, Sephora by OPI I found a pot of gold

(L to R) Sephora by OPI I found a pot of gold, Sephora by OPI Looks like rain, dear

Bare to be different

Bare to be different (4 coats--YUCK!)

Sample Sale

No-el if I know

Never enough shoes

Never Enough Shoes

Already Famous

Access 24/7

Just a little Dangerous

Eve-y on the eyes

Mermaid to Order

Break a Leg-warmer

I'm with Brad

It's hippo to be square

Bring on the snowflakes

I don't bite

Ms. Can't be wrong

Fiercely Fabulous

(L to R) Already Famous, Looks like rain dear, Sample sale, Never enough shoes, No-el if I know, Bare to be different

(L to R) White hot, Natural beauty, I only shop vintage, Happy earth day to me

(L to R) White hot, Natural Beauty, I only shop vintage, Happy earth day to me

(L to R) It's my pink, Cartwheels on the catwalk, XOX Betsey, What's your sign?, It's totally karma, Bright as a feather

Sephora by OPI "Going nude, eh?" swatched and compared to 6 other nude polishes!

I have 7 nude polishes in my collection and to be honest, they all look terrible on me. They are all either too yellow, too gray, too pink, too brown. I am still on the hunt for that perfect nude (if it's out there). Here are swatches of my nude polishes. They are all very different, although some of them look similar in the bottles.

Sephora by OPI "Going nude, eh" and Sally Hansen "Without a stitch" gave me horrible corpse hands. It's bad! Sally Hansen "Malt" looks the best on me out of the 7 nude polishes I have. I also like OPI "Samoan Sand", but I think it would look better if my skin tone were a shade darker. Essie "Topless and Barefoot isn't bad on me either, but I have such a hard time getting it to not look streaky! The application on both Orly polishes were also very streaky and difficult to build up. I am not a fan of sheer polishes, so those both get a thumbs down from me. I don't wear nail polish if I really have to work at getting it to apply nicely. I hope this helps you!

Click here to see swatches of my entire Sephora by OPI Collection!
Click here to see more nude polishes swatched & compared!

(L to R) Sephora by OPI Going nude, eh?, Sally Hansen Without a stitch, OPI Samoan Sand, Sally Hansen Malt, Essie Topless & Barefoot, Orly My Beau, Orly Dreamboat

(L to R) Sephora by OPI Going nude, eh?, Sally Hansen Without a stitch, OPI Samoan Sand, Sally Hansen Malt

(L to R) Essie Topless & Barefoot, Orly My Beau, Orly Dreamboat

(L to R) Sally Hansen Malt, Essie Topless & Barefoot, Orly My Beau, Orly Dreamboat

(L to R) Sally Hansen Malt, Sephora by OPI Natural Beauty, MAC Abalone Shell, Sephora by OPI Going nude, eh?, OPI Samoan Sand

(thumb to pinky) Sally Hansen Malt, Sephora by OPI Natural Beauty, MAC Abalone Shell, Sephora by OPI Going nude, eh?, OPI Samoan Sand

NOTD: OPI Holiday Glow

OPI Holiday Glow was part of the 2009 Holiday Wishes Winter collection. I am in love with this. It was streaky to apply and needed 2 coats (I used 3)....but worth it. It dried pretty fast, which was nice. It's a brown base polish with red and gold glitters that really "glow". Pictures don't really capture it's beauty! You have to see it with your own eyes to really appreciate it. It's pretty unique in my book. I have nothing similar at all in my collection. Enjoy!

OPI Holiday Glow (natural light)

Sunday, November 6, 2011

My Favorite Fall Perfume/scents!

(L to R) Tom Ford Black Orchid, Fresh Cannabis Santal, Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita, Leslie Blodgett Santa Barbara

When it comes to fragrances in the fall, I always gravitate towards warm, spicy, even peppery scents. These four perfumes blow me away. My husband goes nuts when I wear the Tom Ford Black Orchid or the Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita. If you like warm, spicy and peppery scents.....give these a try next time you are in Sephora. I am listing the notes below. You will see some similiarities (especially the notes in Black orchid and Cannabis Santal). Fresh Cannabis Santal might be a less expensive alternative to Black Orchid!

Tom Ford Black Orchid

Notes:

Bergamot, Citrus, Mandarin, Black Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lotus Wood, Orchid, Spicy Floral Accord, Orchid (Tom Ford Black Accord), Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Vanilla.

Fresh Cannabis Santal
Notes:
Bergamot, Brazilian Orange, Black Plum, Patchouli, Cannabis Accord, Rose, Chocolate, Vetiver, Vanilla Musks.

Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita
Notes:
Pink Peppercorns, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Wallflower, Sweat Pea, Heliotrope, Elemi Gum, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amber.

**it appears Sephora no longer carries this scent online** Such a bummer because I only have the rollerball!
Leslie Blodgett has captured a perfect Santa Barbara afternoon through scent with this laid-back blend of subtle fruits, soft white flowers and mellow woods. Created exclusively for Sephora, the irresistible aroma has an addictive quality that draws you in, surrounding you with happiness and warmth.

NOTD: OPI Roadhouse Blues (swatches)

I love this blue because it's a dark blue that actually looks blue indoors and outdoors. A lot of dark blues tend to lean black....this one doesn't! I love the cream finish! The application of this was a bit of a pain. I had trouble keeping it from running off my nails. It was opaque in 2 coats and it didn't stain my nails much at all.