OPI La Paz-itively Hot

Another of my oldie-but-goodies! I have worn this polish many times over the last 11 years and it still draws compliments. It is not your standard pink creme; there is a very subtle purple shimmer. Like most OPI polishes, it has great longevity and only needs removing once nail regrowth starts to show.

It cheers me up through these miserable winter months!

Nails Inc Warwick Avenue

I've had a bit of trouble with this polish. I bought it a couple of years ago because I love the colour, a baby pink creme. When I tried it I was a bit disappointed as it seemed to have a very soft finish- the slightest knock and the polish would crinkle. This seems to be a problem with creme pastels; the amount of pigment required for an opaque finish messes up the resilience of the polish. Fast-forward a couple of years and I decided to give it another go.

 

It was a great success! The trick is to make sure that each coat is really, really thin and to wait a long time between coats. I was hoping for a solid colour, but the above picture shows three coats of Warwick Avenue. In a way, I like the sheer finish and still being able to see my nail line- it is a beautiful, soft look. I think that a solid look could be achieved with 4 coats. Oh, and it is lasting very well. the pictures are of a 4-day old manicure with no touch-ups. It is starting to chip now, but the colour is so pale that noone would know.

OPI Sugarplum Yum

I've been revisiting a few old favourites recently, particularly the duochrome polishes. I love the fact that the colour is never static, that as I move my hands my nails will flash different colours.

One such colour is OPI's Sugarplum Yum. Like all duochrome colours it is hard to describe, but here goes. It's a light blue-grey shimmer with a pink-champagne shine. I hope that's clear, but I doubt it is. Look at the pics and see for yourself:

The blue base is easy to see from an oblique angle.

Face on, the pink hue can be seen.