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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

SEPHORA by OPI Rocker Chic Mini Collection : A Perfect Gift For The Fall

Last week, I bombarded you all with some nice new gift (or purchase for yourself) ideas that would benefit the Pink Campaign this month. Well, I think it is time to take a little break from all the "pinkness" and get our mind ready for the approaching autumn season. This fall, deep shades with a rock n roll theme are definitely on our "in" list. As many of you already know, I am not a big fan of OPI polishes; however, the SEPHORA by OPI Rocker Chic Mini Collection ($18) has some amazing colors that I could use, so of course I had to pick it up when browsing in Sephora (which I should have learned by now that "browsing" almost always turns into a purchase LOL).

More about the product : the Sephora by OPI Rocker Chic collection adds a tough-and-trendy edge to the typical neutral color palette seen every fall. These long-wearing, chip-resistant colors draw inspiration from the fearless and impassioned women who live for rock and roll. This set contains 4 petit nail polishes in Fiercely Fabulous, Just a Little Dangerous, Already Famous, and Go My Own Way.

I have to say that this set is perfect for every lady out there. My favorite shades are Already Famous (bronzy champagne with sliver glitter) and Go My Own Way (teal blue with blue shimmer). They are edgy and trendy. I would also recommend Just a Little Dangerous (metallic amethyst). Although a quite common shade during fall, it looks amazing with the fine shimmer in the shade. If you are not into the whole dark theme this season, look no where else than Fiercely Fabulous (poppy red), which will be a popular shade just like bright red lips.

Please note that polishes that come in these mini collections are much smaller than the regular sizes ones, so don't be shocked when you see the petite bottles. It gives you a decent amount of product and allows you to try out a variety of shades without paying a fortune. What is even better is that you can score these at a much cheaper price during the upcoming Sephora Friends & Family Sale (more information coming soon).

Pick It Or Not : Yes because Rock N Roll is coming back BIG, and you ain't gonna stop it.

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Blogosphere Buzz : Sephora by OPI Modern Flowers Mini Collection

With my previous post on Suzi Says Feng Shui, which is my favorite OPI nail polish at the moment, I am in a very additive nail color stage. Thus, I took advantage of the just finished Sephora Beuaty Insiders sale and brought home the new Modern Flowers Collection ($9, 6 shades).

If you want to try out some of the new shades but don't want to fork out 9 bucks for each bottle, Sephora now offers a Modern Flower Mini Collection Set ($18) that allows you to experience 4 out of the 9 new colors at a much lowered price.

More about the product : SEPHORA by OPI's latest assortment of Nail Colours is inspired by simple, dramatic blossoms like the elegant Calla Lily, exotic orchid, and vibrant iris. These iconic flowers, in their most colorful forms, have been artistically re-imagined into this bouquet of spring shades that will have your fingertips flourishing with sophisticated color.

The decreased price obviously means that you are not getting a full size product. Here is a comparison between a regular size Sephora by OPI nail polish and a smaller bottle in the mini set. Out of the 4 colors in the set, I only really found an interest in 2 of them, and they are not really unique either. My favorite out of the set is Iris I was Thinner and Leaf Him at the Altar. I love the super cute names for each color, and these are beautiful shades for spring and summer. However, am I impressed by them? Not really. If you are interested, check out the mini collection before paying for the full size ones.