Fiery orange nails with OPI Deutsch You Want Me Baby? (Plus a FOTD!)

As recently promised, I'm bringing you another polish from the Fall 2012 OPI Germany collection!  This is Deutsch You Want Me Baby? and I think it's the perfect Fall color.

Of course, not like it has to be Fall for me to wear a glowy orange on my tips!

This dries very true to bottle but it does show brush marks easily.  Mine has some pretty visible stripes so you need to keep your hand steady when painting this one on your nails.

This reminds me of a glowing fire or the leaves of a tree changing color.  I think this would look really nice with a silver glitter on top, or maybe even a red glitter.

You can see my brush stroke veering off to the right on my middle finger.  Ignore the sloppy job - I was just wanting to swatch this color but it's not my final destination for the night!

I have a review for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Want You To Want Me palette coming up later this week but I played around with some of the pieces and thought I'd share my FOTD today!

Liquid eyeliners will be the death of me - how do they work?!  I wish I could get the hang of them, but for now I'll take this rather shoddy cat eye look.

I layered Members Only and Graphic T's as my two shadows for a nice, matte look which would make the liquid liner pop.

I decided to do a dramatic lip because why not?  I thought about adding some gloss but I watched "Titanic" last night and was super-obsessed with Kate Winslet's matte lips throughout.  I update the look by using matte pink.

Here's what I used:
- Neutrogena Shine Control Primer
- Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in N117
- Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream in Fair to Light (as an undereye concealer)
- tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder
- tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Adventurous
- Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer
- Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadows in Members Only and Graphic T's
- Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid eyeliner in Jet
- L'Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions mascara (not pictured)
- Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel
- Kat Von D Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick in Berlin

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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I'm still loving on the Fall 2012 OPI Germany collection!

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with OPI nail polish!  It also isn't a secret that I totally freaked out for the Germany (Fall) and Holland (Spring/Summer) collections that came out last year.  Today I wanted to show you two polishes that were instant LOVE items for me!

Sure...they look pretty much identical.  I wonder how many people just picked up one and ignored the other thinking it was the same.

On the left is "Every Month is Oktoberfest" and on the right is "Germanincure by OPI."  Although they look similar, they are definitely different on the nail.

L - Every Month is Oktoberfest, R - Germanincure by OPI

As you can see, Every Month is Oktoberfest is is a deep, plummy wine color whereas Germanicure by OPI is a deepened red.

Thumb - both
Pointer and ring finger - Every Month is Oktoberfest
Middle and pinky finger - Germanicure by OPI

Comparison shots never hurt, right?!

Pointer and ring finger - Every Month is Oktoberfest
Middle and pinky finger - Germanicure by OPI

As you can see, they definitely aren't dupes even though they are in the bottles.  I love these polishes and Every Month is Oktoberfest is probably my favorite from the whole collection.  These swatches are only one coat!  Have to love a quick nail fix!

You need these - so amazing and love the colors!

You can probably still find these hanging around Ulta stores or you can search Amazon. 

(I also have Deutsch You Want Me Baby?, Berlin There Done That, and Schnapps Out Of It! from the Germany collection!  Will review those ASAP!  In regards to the Holland collection, I have Kiss Me on My Tulips and A Roll in the Hague.  I'm so tempted to snag Thanks a Windmillion but I haven't yet!)

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Base and top coats I love

Makeup is an incredibly personal thing - what works for some might not work for others.  This is true even in the nail world and you'll find that opinions on base and top coats range wildly.  Some swear by one product and others hate it.  Today I want to tell you about two base coats and three top coats that I adore.

Let's start with the base coats since that's where you start on your nails!  First up is Orly Bonder ($7.99).  This is a rubberized base coat that leaves nails feeling tacky!  It dries incredibly quickly but if you touch your nails they will feel like rubber.  It's crazy.  I find that this works really nicely with glitters.  

Second is OPI Natural Nail Base Coat ($8).  This is one of my HG products because it dries so quickly and applies in a really thin layer.  Speed is the name of the game for me when it comes to nails.

Which leads to my top coats that I love.  My top two favorites are quick-dry top coats.  The first is Orly In A Snap ($7.99).  This top coat dries incredibly quickly and leaves nails with a glossy shine.  

The second is Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat ($7.99).  This is a cult favorite and I can't believe how shiny it is.  I like to do my nails before bed and the worst thing is to wake up with the dreaded fabric imprints on nails.  

The final one isn't quick dry but it is beautiful  This is INM Northern Lights Hologram Top Coat ($5.99).  Hologram?  Umm...that's a bit much.  This won't give you a holographic nails BUT ti will give them a nice smattering of super-fine iridescent glitter.  So beautiful.

So there you have it!  I've linked to the products in their names in the post.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Workplace-appropriate, neutral nails!

I've mentioned before that I'm lucky to work at a place that is pretty liberal in terms of clothing, hair, makeup, and nails.  Well, I have a fairly important meeting tomorrow so I need to wear something neutral on my nails.  What to do?!

   

Well, I asked my mom if I could borrow her bottle of OPI Bubble Bath.  This is my mom's Holy Grail product and it always makes me think of her when I wear it or see a bottle somewhere.  

Bubble Bath is a sheer, pinky nude color.  

There's no denying that this is a wonderful neutral that's appropriate for even the most conservative workplace.

My only problem is that it tends to get a bit sticky and thick. I couldn't get it to settle evenly.  I don't know how my mom makes it work but her application is always flawless and smooth!

My next choice was Revlon Nail Enamel in Crème Brûlée.  For some reason, I got a wonky bottle where all the writing was bunched together.  See the gold squiggly line?  Yeah, that's the text - lol!

This color is a shimmery, pale champagne color.  If you're not careful, you can end up with streaky brushstrokes.  Just apply sparingly and you'll be ok!

Crème Brûlée is the ultimate workplace-appropriate polish!  Seriously, you could wear this anywhere.

I ended up going with Crème Brûlée because I decided to wear a red top tomorrow.  I think pink Bubble Bath would look wrong with a red top.


You can buy Revlon Crème Brûlée HERE for $4.99.  You can find OPI Bubble Bath in Ulta stores.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Revlon Crème Brûlée was purchased by Orange Lipstick for personal use and review purposes.  OPI Bubble Bath was borrowed from Mama Orange Lipstick! ;-)

It's not a secret that I adore On Her Majesty's Secret Service!

Today I wanted to show you the incredible polish named On Her Majesty's Secret Service by OPI.  Yes, this is from the new Skyfall collection and it's incredible!

(Am I the only one who is glad they just used the movie names as the polish names and didn't try to come up with anything punny or cheesy?)

This polish is difficult for me to describe.  It's a deep metallic grey with blue and grey micro-shimmer.  It seems to have a slight iridescence from some angles.

I used two coats and I've been amazed at how well this has held up.  I have to paint my nails every other day because they chip so easily but with this polish, I'm at the end of day four and only have minor tip-wear.

Sooooo beautiful!  My mom borrowed this bottle and say that she used one coat on her toenails and really liked the effect.

I wore this with a blue and grey peplum dress the other day and it was just perfect together. 

Seriously, I love this polish.  OPI really knocked this Skyfall collection out of the park.  When OPI goes on sale at Ulta I'm going to scoop up some more.

Other Skyfall posts:

- GoldenEye

- The Living Daylights

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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I have my eye on OPI GoldenEye!

Today I have another OPI Skyfall collection polish to show you!  This one is named GoldenEye and it's...well...GOLD!

This polish is just too good.  This is absolute perfection.

This is a beautiful gold foil that everyone needs to own.  It's really a very, very fine glitter.  I used three coats but you could get away with two.

The finish is just so incredible - the best foil I've ever used.  I wish I had this formula with a copper color and silver color.  The metallic looks like gold flake on my nails.

I really adore how reflective and shiny this is.  I think I'll wear this when I go see the Bond movie!

You can find these OPI Skyfall polishes at Ulta stores for $8.50.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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A Halloween mani

Happy Halloween!  I haven't had ANY trick-or-treaters!  Bummer.  But I did go see my little baby niece go trick-or-treating for the first time.

Anyway, today I have a Halloween mani to show you.  I'm not going to review all the products since I don't have proper swatches of each right now.  I promise I'll get around to it eventually!

I used traditional colors, of course!  I used OPI A Roll in the Hague, OPI Black Onyx and INM Northern Lights Hologram Top Coat.

OPI A Roll in the Hague is from the Holland collection (duh!) and OPI Black Onyx is permanent.  

I used this cell phone picture first because I ended up smearing some of the dots on my middle finger when doing my swatch pictures.

I used two coats of each polish for the base and then used my trusty homemade dotting tool to add the polkadots. 

I think this made a really nice Halloween manicure and you know I love a good accent nail! 

What are your Halloween plans?  I hope everyone who has been hit by Superstorm Sandy is doing well.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Madonna meets James Bond in today's NOTD!

Today I have two wonderful polishes to show you!  The first is Nicole by OPI Paparazzi Don't Preach. Don't act like you don't love that song...

Seriously...just press play and listen while you read this!  LOL!

*Ahem*  Anyway, this polish is part of the Kim Kardashian collection (Kollection?).  This color is only carried in CVS stores.

This color is a perfect neutral that's perfect for event he most conservative workplaces.

The formula definitely requires two coats.  The first is way too thin; however, this can get goopy and thick quickly.  Just keep your second coat fairly thin and you should be okay.

You can see some patchy spots on my nails.  You can fix this with a third coat but, like I said, it gets thick quickly.

This formula isn't perfect but it is very nice for a quick, work-appropriate nail!

Now this gorgeous glitter is The Living Daylights by OPI!  This is from the new Skyfall collection as part of the new Bond movie promotion.  I am a huge Bond fan thanks to my dad who is also a big 007 fan!

CANNOT WAIT!

I have been positively freaking out over this collection and I want EVERY SINGLE COLOR.  I restrained myself and picked only four but I'm hoping some of the others will end up in my Christmas stocking this year!

This contains silver, gold, copper, and aqua hexagonal glitter in a clear base.  AMAZING!  I haven't seen a glitter like this before.  I love when a company does something unique.

This is two coats of OPI The Living Daylights over NOPI Paparazzi Don't Preach.  I absolutely love this glitter and it's everything I drooled over leading up to this Skyfall release!

Next time I'm planning on trying this over a coppery polish or a turquoise polish.  I think it would look ravishing over Milani Key West.

You can buy NOPI Paparazzi Don't Preach HERE for $7.99 and OPI The Living Daylights in Ulta stores for $8.50.  

I will have more OPI Skyfall polishes to show you this week!

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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