OPI The One That Got Away

Good morning, Dear Reader!

This morning I was happy to see that the sun had peeked out a bit (not blazing clear-sky sun, but much better than it's been), so I looked for a polish that I thought needed decent sunlight for a good picture, and OPI The One That Got Away was first on the list.

The One That Got Away seems to be the least-loved of OPI's Katy Perry Collection, but I think it's fantastic. It's a deep red-berry shade that's full of the sparkly pigment we saw so much of in the last half of 2010 (OPI Holiday, Nubar Venetian, Zoya Fire & Ice).  The polish is thin but still easy to control, and after two coats the coverage was adequate but didn't have as much sparkle as the polish in bottle, so I added a third and it now it does.  This is The One That Got Away completely dry in moderate sunlight.

OPI The One That Got Away Nail Polish, Three Coats

I know it's not as out of the ordinary as Black Shatter or Teenage Dream, but it's an infinitely more wearable shade with a great finish, and I think there's something to be said for that.  Since I didn't see as much hype around The One That Got Away, right after I placed the order including it I was kind of kicking myself, but I was quite pleasantly surprised at just how pretty it is when it arrived.  It's probably my favorite of the OPI Katy Perry Collection.

I'm off to start a busy day that will be lightened by peeking at a pretty sparkly nail polish in the sun, so until next time, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you! 

Zoya Wonderful Collection for Fall 2010

Good evening, Dear Reader!

This week I received samples of Zoya's Wicked and Wonderful Collections, and I have swatches of the Wonderful Collection for you tonight.  Zoya's Wonderful Collection consists of six cremes, all two coaters.  I photographed them in indirect natural light.

Shawn is a slightly yellow green creme, kind of an army green shade.

Zoya Shawn Nail Polish, Two Coats

Kristi is a vivid, slightly blue based red.

Zoya Kristi Nail Polish, Two Coats

Burke is a classic berry shade.

Zoya Burke Nail Polish, Two Coats

Cola is a very pretty reddish brown.

Zoya Cola Nail Polish, Two Coats

Stacy is a rich mulberry.

Zoya Stacy Nail Polish, Two Coats

The one I decided to wear is Kelly, a slightly purple medium grey creme.  This is before top coat.

Zoya Kelly Nail Polish, Two Coats

All six shades of the Wonderful Collection applied very well, and were easy to keep smooth and even.  I like the variety this collection has, and each color is a really good one for Fall.  These were released on the first, so they're on Zoya's site now.

Tomorrow, I hope to have good sunlight to swatch the Wicked Collection for you.  Until then, Dear Reader, love and nail polish to you!