Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié & Julep Fireworks Swatch & Review

Let's Plié is a opaque metallic light beige color. I added Mattnificent Matte Top Coat but it did not matte the shade so it is not worth mentioning (Mattnificent Matte Top Coat is part of the Chalkboard Manicure which might have its own separate review later on).

Swatch Gallery

As you can see, the metallic-ness slightly remains despite Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat.

I added Julep's Fireworks as a glitter to coat on my 3rd day.

Middle fingers have 1 coat of Julep Fireworks, thumb and pinky have 2 coats

all fingers have 2 coats of Julep Fireworks (see top picture for 1 coat)

In the first picture, middle fingers have 1 coat of Julep Fireworks, and the thumb and pinky have 2 coats. In the 2nd picture, all fingers have 2 coats of Julep Fireworks (see top picture for 1 coat).

 

My Review

Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié

 This is such a pretty nude shade, and its a shamed the entire Sephora by Opi line is being discontinued, to be replaced by a more expensive in-house brand (Sephora by X). I added the Ciate Mattnificent Matte Top Coat to my nails on my first day to get a more matte look. It did nothing! It did not matte this shade at all (though it lost some of its metallic feel, but its still pretty much the same shade).

Julep Fireworks

 Julep Fireworks

Julep Fireworks is a Red, white and blue multi-dimensional glitter top coat. Like most glitter top coats it takes forever to remove but it looks great by itself or as an accent or overlay for just about any color, especially lighter, neutral shades like Sephora by Opi's Let's Plié.

 

Availability 

 Sephora by Opi: Let's Plié

This shade was originally sold by Sephora but the entire Sephora by Opi line has been discontinued.

You may find this shade at Sephora if its still available as well Ebay & Amazon.

Julep Fireworks

Available on Sephora, Ebay & Amazon.

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclosure: I bought this formula and I am not affiliated with Sephora by Opi nor Julep.

Sephora by Opi has been discontinued, New Sephora X Line to take its place

Sephora is amping up its nail polish game in a big–make that a really big–way. The mega-beauty retailer is launching its own line of over 200 (!) nail polishes. It’s quite possibly the biggest nail polish collection we’ve ever come across, and it’s certainly Sephora’s biggest foray into the category yet.

The collection, called Formula X, officially launches in September at all Sephora stores and online. The lacquers will sell for $10 to $12.50, and treatments for up to $14. Which is all pretty damn reasonable in this crazy world of $30 nail polishes.

Sephora has left no glittery stone unturned. Every possible color/effect has been incorporated into separate groups. There’s the “Colors” group which includes 94 classic colors and neutrals. It gets really fun when you delve into the “Effects,” which includes all the effects and various textured top coats. I tried out an amazing neutral-flecked-with-pastel matte glitter top coat, called Demolition, which caused multiple other editors at the preview event to go scampering to try some. From sheer translucent colors to neons, if you don’t find a color you like, then you probably just hate nail polish.

In addition to the colored lacquers, there’s a supporting team of nail treatments–like an erasing pen for when you goof and get color all over your fingers, quick dry products, cuticle oil, and strengthener, to name a few. Sephora’s Formula X “System” includes a base coat, top coat, and something you don’t see very often–a nail cleanser. This is that first step that you’re supposed to do to get all the oil off your nail beds, which helps the base coat stick better. In salons they usually use alcohol or nail polish remover for that task, but this one you just brush on and it evaporates, leaving a dry base.

There will also be seasonal and holiday collections, and colors in the permanent collection will be retired as trends come and go. The current Sephora by OPI line will be discontinued, and a Sephora rep told us they are kicking out a few other nail polish brands (though they were coy on which ones) to make room for this massive collection.







More pics @ source

xoxo,

Emmy

Sephora by Opi: Three Way Mirror Swatch & Review

Swatch Gallery

 

My Review

Three Way Mirror is a tawny pink brown and a gorgeous office appropriate color. One coat is enough to make this shade opaque, and like most Sephora by Opi formulas, it is relatively long lasting and chip resistant compared to other brands.  This is a nice shade to wear to prom and clubs as it is on the classy side.

Sephora by Opi describes itself as "a line of 54+ trend-setting shades, puts the final touch on fingertips and toes with a top-quality formula you have come to expect from OPI. The long-lasting, chip-resistant polish ensures flawless results with each application, and its green ingredient list excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. Sephora by OPI combines the quality and color expertise of OPI, the world leader in professional nail color, with Sephora's reputation for the latest in beauty and sophistication."

Not too bold, and not too subtle. I am really happy to have bought this shade! :)

Availability

Sephora, Ebay & Amazon 

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclosure: I bought this formula and I am not affiliated with Sephora by Opi. 

Sephora by Opi: I Don't Bite (Safari Luxe Collection)

"I Don't Bite" is a light blue-purple shimmer nail polish with a frost finish. I Don't Bite is from the Safari Luxe line. Sephora officially describes this shade as "opaque soft purple with fine holographic glitter."

Swatch/Photo Gallery

MICRO SHOT OF I DON'T BITE

The last shot was taken with my iphone using a Micro lens to get a really CLOSE UP shot.

Review

While this shade is advertise as having hollographic glitter, it is actually a very fine multi-color shimmer nail varnish formula. The formula is semi sheer and you will need 2-3 coats for an even coverage. There is some greyish blue undertones in this color, so it looks like a muted purple when applied. Looks are a bit deceiving when it comes to shopping online, because the purple on my hands look nothing like the shade of purple on the actual nailpolish bottle.

FORMULA

Semi-Sheer

 

LIMITED EDITION

No

AVAILABILITY

Worldwide via Sephora & Amazon.

xoxo,

Emmy

Disclosure: I bought this shade. I was not compensated for my review.

 

Sephora by Opi: Havana Dreams Nailpolish Review

Sephora by Opi has a shade called "Havana Dreams" which is a dupe for Chanel "Riva" shade.  This is a sheer pale sky blue, very streaky and difficult to apply, but if you have the time (and patience), it makes for a great manicure.

 

Swatch/Picture Gallery 

 

Dupe 

This shade is a dupe for the Chanel "Riva" nailpolish. 

Review

Havana Dreams is a sky blue, and the actual shade most resembles the first and last photo. I notice that in very intense lighting (for example if you are at the beach), the shade will shine just ever so slightly aquamarine. At first I thought this was something my camera was capturing that wasn't really there, until this morning when under a light lamp, I notice the aquamarine in this sky blue shade. If you are never in a extreme lighting situation, then this shade will always be perfectly sky blue. (the fist and last photo are PERFECT examples of what this shade is 99% of the time).

To be quite honest, I love the shade, but I hate the formula. It is milky and not in a good way. It is so milky that it is streaky like no tomorrow and because it is so streaky, it takes FOREVER to get a good even coat throughout the nail. That's why you will see the streaks. Its almost impossible not to have streaks without doing 3 coats. 3 coats is excessive because the more coats you go through, the faster you are going to go through the nail polish. The consistency is watery, Sephora calls it "sheer" but there are similar colors out there, so unless you really LOVE the shade, you should probably PASS on this shade.

Grade

C+ (the + is added simply because I love the blue)

Xoxo,

Emmy 

Disclosure: I bought Sephora by Opi in "Havana Dreams".

Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er

Color:
Go With The Flow-er - opaque bright tulip pink with hot pink medium glitter

Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (Natural Lighting)

Sephora by OPI: Go With The Flow-er (with Flash)

All of these photos are after 1 day (no top coat, no base coat)

 This color has a nice pink shimmer on a slightly reddish base.

xoxo,

Emmy

Polish of the Moment: Sephora by Opi: Skinny Jeans

Sephora by Opi: Skinny Jeans

Skinny Jeans is a opaque metallic aqua, isn't it gorgeous?

xoxo, 

Emmy

 

Sephora by OPI: Casanova Is So Into Me & It's Bouquet with Me

Brand: Sephora by Opi
Colors: 
Casanova Is So Into Me (sheer metallic smoky amethyst)
It's Bouquet with Me (sheer violet with silver and holographic chunky glitter)

Dior Riveria & SEPHORA by OPI Spark-tacular! Review

My nailpolish of Dior Rivera was drying out when I realize I should probably make a post about it before I throw it away :)

Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer Riveria 537 - bright orange coral (color changes depending on lighting)
SEPHORA by OPI  Spark-tacular! Top Coat - clear with multicolored medium and chunky glitter

no flash