Buy: Sephora by OPI Nail Polish

I just discovered that Sephora by OPI nail polish is now available for a super deep discount! Seriously, 50% off doesn't happen everyday and OPI's long lasting fomulas and wide range of colors are now available in store and online for just $4.50 a bottle. Just $3 if you want one of the "Blasted" crackling formulations. Trend Tips and Toes are $6 a pack while nail sets are $12 a set. So if you're a bit of a nail polish fiend like me, it's your perfect chance to stock up on colors.

To note a lot of the stock has already sold out at stores! When I asked a sales associate why, it turns out that the cosmetic giant has decided to discontinue the line of nail polish with OPI and will be replacing it with their own "S" brand soon.

Now Wearing...

So I don't usually wear things the same day as I buy them but everything I bought from the Club Monaco Sample Sale worked into my look today with ease! I picked up this wool boyfriend jacket with the satin collar for $20 and this multi crystal (acrylic) stone necklace for $10! Pretty sweet but according to a tipster they marked prices down even further today to starting at $2 an item...so if you can, go tomorrow morning! I recommend getting there at like a bit early to ensure you get in and out. Actually not pictured I bought a scarf for $10 too but no point in overloading :)

Skinny Zip Jeans - Superfine
Tank Top - LNA
Cascade Cardi Jersey/Chiffon - Filtre
Boyfriend Jacket - Club Monaco
Crystal Acrylic Necklace - Club Monaco
Leather Satchel - Botkier Vixen
Buckle Boots - Palladium via Sole Struck
Nail Polish - OPI Suzi Says Feng Shui

PS. I just got to try this nail polish from the new OPI Hong Kong Collection on last night and at first I thought it might be a weird color that's a bit dull looking but the more I look at it the more I like it. It's one of those rich peacock shades of blue that actually makes the perfect transitional color for someone who loves those dark deep rich navy's and purple tones but wants something a bit brighter for spring that's not too bright.

Buy It Now: Chanel Particulière

If you are a nail polish fanatic, as myself, you're probably always looking at Chanel as one of the trend leaders in nail color. After the madness of last season's Jade, for Spring 2010, the color palatte has taken a neutral turn. Given that nude tones have been trending for a while, it's no surprise.

The color that has everyone talking is Particulière, a mushroom grey with purple undertones.

505 Particulière

Chanel also introduced 2 additional colors, Tendresse and Inattendu. Tendresse is a delicate pale pink rose shade.

507 Tendresse

Inattendu is a soft peachy nude tone.

503 Inattendu

It was set to be released in January but actually made an early appearance on Chanel.com and is available to purchase now at $23 a pop.

If you're looking for a more affordable option, OPI's Over the Taupe channels a very similar feeling to Particulière for less than half the price. For a Tendresse fix, OPI's Got a Date To-Knight could fill the void and for Inattendu, OPI's Tickle My France-y should do the trick.

Update: Chanel Particulière is sold out on the website but is currently in stock at Neiman Marcus.com

2nd Update (Jan 26, 2010): Chanel Particulière is sold out on Neiman Marcus but Inattendu and Tendresse are still available on Saks Fifth Avenue.com

Nail Polish Review: OPI Suede Collection

The OPI Suede collection hit stores earlier this month but I finally had a chance to check them out in real life. You might remember me mentioning the growing trend towards Matte Finish nail polish earlier this year. And sure enough OPI did come out with some Matte Finish shades but it was Essie, not OPI that released the Matte About You finisher that takes your regular nail polish into Flat Shades! I still need to pick up a bottle but didn't spot it at Ricky's today.

Anyways OPI launched 6 shades of their best selling colors in a Matte Collection, but after testing it out, I wasn't sure I loved the completely Flat Chalky finish! Fortunately if you want the Matte look with just a little bit of shimmer texture effects, OPI also launched 6 best selling shades as part of the Suede collection including colors: You Don’t Know Jacques, Russian Navy, Lincoln Park, OPI Ink , We’ll Always Have Paris, Suzi Skies In The Pyrenees.

I wondered if I should get the shade You Don't Know Jacques (the infamous greyish brown shade of last F'08) but it looked more golden toned than grey so I gravitated towards getting the We'll Always Have Paris Suede. It's a great purplish/pink that reminds me of Jem and the Holograms that I'm sure will be perfect for fall. What do you think of the color?

The polish goes on smooth and actually dries super quickly. It took 2 or 3 coats to get even coverage, but is actually faster to do than regular nail polish as there is hardly any lag time between coats. The nail polish came with a warning tag that noted it will not wear as long as original OPI Lacquer that I can usually make last for a week. It also says not to use top coat or use hand lotion. I understood the top coat part and even tested it on my pinky nail. It actually makes the color look more like regular opalescent nail polish and takes away the matte finish. But it was the warning about lotion that freaked me out because as the weather gets colder, the more I need lotion. I tested out 2 hand creams subsequently and did not notice any adverse effects to the finish, so I think it should be fine to use lotion.

Overall I really like it as it feels almost like quick dry and I am in love with the matte textured look. We'll see how well it holds up to regular wear and tear though as the week progresses.

Color I Love: Done Out in Deco

Loving so many shades of the OPI South Beach Collection! "Done Out in Deco" is the perfect spring update to the OPI French Collection shade "Parlez Vous OPI"! It's an Easter Egg appropriate purple pastel that isn't too sweet and has enough greyish tone to be the perfect neutral pastel shade while still light enough to look fresh!

Trends: Flat, Matte, No Shine Nails

In case you can't tell, I love nail polish! It's an easy way to feel like you can change your look or be experimental with your color choices without commitment. It's also pretty affordable and doesn't take up much closet space. Anyways I've been noticing alot of no shine nail polishes on the market lately thanks to KO Knock Out Cosmetics Flatte and ManGlaze Matte Nail Polish.

KO Flatte comes in a new red called Karen (ala Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Powder Ivory, Calamine Pink, Flatte Black. ManGlaze comes in The Death Tar Black and Fuggen Ugly Grey.

Anyways as I was getting my nails done yesterday courtesy of some love OPI ladies, (YES! I love OPI, they have the best coverage, close second is Essie). I started wondering if someone would create something I would call Transformers! Nail polish that would change the way that nail polish you already owns looks. Here are some of my ideas, do you have any others?

1. Make shiny nail polish matte.
2. Make solid colors pearlized
3. Make colors look marbled
4. Make colors look lighter or deeper

Dear nail powers at OPI do you hear me??? If you do, I'd love a shade named Sugar Rock Catwalk!
xoxo Erin