Nicole by OPI Texture Coats for Spring 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012
I'm back today with more swatches of Nicole by OPI Spring releases that are set to hit stores in April. In addition to the four Target exclusive polishes and the six new Kardashian Kolor polishes, Nicole by OPI is releasing four texture coats to add to their existing line. These are a little different from standard crackle polishes and appear to be a cross between an effect top coat and a crackle...


Opal Texture (over Nicole by OPI That's Totally Red-ical)
A fine purple shimmer suspended in a milky base. It produced a few large cracks and added a beautiful purple glow to the base polish. Swatches are over That's Totally Red-ical. If I had to choose, Opal Texture is my favorite texture among these and you will see why if you keep scrolling down...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Texture Coat, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Opal Texture, NI 397
Number of coats: 1 (over Nicole by OPI That's Totally Red-ical)
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

Opal Texture (over black)
The true potential of Opal Texture is seen over a dark polish. As I mentioned, this is not just a texture coat, but also an effect coat. Take a look at the beautiful purple duochrome effect that results from layering it over a jet black polish...




The closeup...

Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Texture Coat, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Opal Texture, NI 397
Number of coats: 1 (over black)
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Amethyst Texture (over Nicole by OPI Up & Kim-ing Pink)
A small purple glitter in a slightly tinted base. Because the glitter is not very dense, it is difficult to see where it actually cracked. Certainly not the typical full coverage crackle that we are used to, but a lovely alternative to add something interesting. Layered here over Up & Kim-ing Pink...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Texture Coat, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Amethyst Texture, NI 398
Number of coats: 1 (over Nicole by OPI Up & Kim-ing Pink)
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Aquamarine Texture (over Nicole by OPI Kim Konfidential)
A small blue glitter in a clear base. I layered it over the beige Kim Konfidential for a lovely effect. Similar to Amethyst texture this glitter is sparse making it difficult to see the crackle effect. I am still a fan of the glitter potential in this. This color combination reminds me of something, but I can't quite pin it down at the moment...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Texture Coat, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Aquamarine Texture, NI 399
Number of coats: 1 (over Nicole by OPI Kim Konfidential)
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Quartz Texture (over Nicole by OPI Others Pale by Kim-Parison)
A metallic gray with a hint of lavender. Sadly this one didn't crackle very well for me, producing only a few large cracks. Aside from the cracking issues, the color is gorgeous so I will have to play around more to see if I can get it to crack properly. Paired up here with Others Pale by Kim-Parison...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Texture Coat, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Quartz Texture, NI 400
Number of coats: 1 (over Nicole by OPI Others Pale by Kim-Parison)
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

I would love to know what you think of these!
What do you think of the new style of crackle polishes?

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

** These polishes were provided to me for review by the manufacturer or their PR. **
** For more information please see the disclosure policy **

Shipping Outside of the US

Thursday, March 29, 2012
I was sad to read comments from those of you that like the new Nicole by OPI releases, but are unable to get them where you live. I tried to find a store that will ship internationally, but instead stumbled across a forwarding service, MyUS.com, which is used by a few retailers to ship internationally.

The service works by providing you with your own personal US shipping address. That address can then be used when making a purchase at ANY retailer in the US. When the package arrives at that address, it is automatically forwarded internationally to the final destination. For more details and information on how this works look at their site here.

UPDATE: If you were interested in this service, please take a look at the comments for this post. Sadly it was pointed out that this service does not allow shipping of nail polish, but there might be similar serviced that do...

For those of you wanting the Target exclusive Nicole by OPI, they are available here at Target.com

Just as a disclaimer... I'm in no way associated with MyUS.com and have not personally used their service. I just thought it might interest those of you outside of the US who want to purchase items, but cannot get them shipped directly to you. For more information and shipping costs take a look at the MyUS.com website. Make your own decision if this service/additional cost is right for you. I'm in no way liable for any transactions made using this service (sorry, had to get that off my chest just in case :)).

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

Nicole by OPI: Wel-Kim to My World - Kardashian Kolors for Spring 2012

Nicole by OPI is releasing a collection titled Wel-Kim to My World which includes six polishes to add to the existing Kardashian Kolor collection. They are due to hit stores in April. The additions include three creams, two shimmers and a glitter. All are sweet and light, perfect for spring. They all feature "Kim" as part of the name...


Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue
A pastel baby blue with a silver shimmer. It starts out sheer, but does build up to cover the nail line after three coats. Formula was very nice, no problems with application. This is one of my favorites from this release...




Closeup to of the shimmer...


Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Kardashian Kolor, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue, NI K20
Number of coats: 3
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Here Kim's The Sun (over Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue)
A clear base with small holographic glitter. I layered two coats over Nothing Kim-Pares to Blue for the swatches. The glitter appears bigger in the bottle than what comes out on the nail. Part of the reason is that the glitter is clear and only flashes different colors at certain angles. This was quite unexpected and I love it. Click on the photos to zoom in for a closer look...






Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Kardashian Kolor, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Here Kim's The Sun, NI K17
Number of coats: 2 (over Other Pale by Kim-Parison)
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Kim Konfidential
A warm beige cream. It was opaque in two coats, but I used three coats for even coverage. The formula was nice, no dragging or bald spots. Swatches are with a top coat...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Kardashian Kolor, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Kim Konfidential, NI K18
Number of coats: 3
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Up & Kim-ing Pink
A sweet pastel pink cream. It was opaque in two coats, however, I used three coats to even everything out. This does need a light touch when applying to prevent streaking and dragging near the cuticles. I can't get enough of this shade of pink lately. This is with a top coat...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Kardashian Kolor, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Up & Kim-ing Pink, NI K19
Number of coats: 3
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Others Pale by Kim-Parison
A soft milky white cream. This is a great white, not too bright or harsh as white can be and easily wearable. Application was a bit sensitive and required a light touch to avoid streaking. Opaque in two coats, but once again this is three coats to even everything out...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Kardashian Kolor, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Others Pale by Kim-Parison, NI K22
Number of coats: 3
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Lights, Kim-era, Action!
A pearly white with a green shimmer. The green shimmer did not show up in the photos as it does in person. The formula is sheer, but does build up with multiple coats. The nail line is only slightly visible after three coats, which is what was used for these swatches...




Swatch Details
Brand: Nicole by OPI
Collection: Kardashian Kolor, Spring 2012
Color Name/Number: Lights, Kim-era, Action!, NI K21
Number of coats: 3
Top Coat: Yes

Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)


Lights, Kim-era, Action! (Over Others Pale by Kim-Parison)
To avoid the visible nail line, I tried layering Lights, Kim-era, Action! over the white, Others Pale by Kim-Parison. Swatches are one coat of Lights, Kim-era, Action! over two coats of Others Pale by Kim-Parison. I love this combination, it covers up the nail line without altering the color dramatically. Beautiful pearly white...




A closeup of the shimmer. Am I just imagining it or can you actually see some of the green?...


I hope you enjoyed these swatches!
As always, I would love to know what you think of these. Which one appeals the most to you ?

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

** These polishes were provided to me for review by the manufacturer or their PR. **
** For more information please see the disclosure policy **