Opi Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant

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Pictured: Opi Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant over Chanel Paradisio

I recently ran a loop giveaway on Instagram where I asked participants which brand of nail polish was their favorite. The overwhelming response was OPI! I was intrigued since I had never actually tried OPI. So I decided to check out OPI and see why it seems to be the overwhelming favorite!

I have always wanted to test out a glittering top coat. Since I purchased a few bottles of OPI before the New Year, OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant seemed timely and appropriate for the occasion. I was right! OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant was a sparkling and festive top coat nail polish. I loved how it looked over the light metallic hue of Chanel Paradisio. It seemed to be the perfect, and “So Elegant” contrast that the sparkling top coat needed to shine.

It was fun wearing OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant for about one week and I was thrilled that it did not chip at all! Alas, after the New Year, it was time to change to a more subdue color so I took off OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant. This nail polish was so strong, that it took four cotton squares and  a LOT of nail polish remover to take it off my nails. I give OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant props for being chip-free, strong and long lasting, my only complaint was that it was a lot of work to remove it. In OPI’s defense, this may have been due to the fact that it is difficult to get nail polish remover around and under the big chunks of glitter found in OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant. 

I am looking forward to using OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant again whenever I need festive nails for an event or party. It should be fun to layer over pastels and brighter colors as the year heads into summer.

OPI Glitter Nail Lacquer in So Elegant is part of OPI’s “Sheer to the Top!” top coat collection which can be found exclusively online here. I am looking forward to testing out the regular top coat in the collection as well as the matte top coat.

Perforated leather for spring 2015

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Pictured: Jacket / Clutch / Sandals / Sneakers

Perforated leather has a been a runway trend for the past few seasons. As some designers channel 1980’s and early 1990’s looks, perforated leather has made appearance on runways in New York, Milan, Paris and London. For spring 2015, designers have taken the trend and moved forward with it as trend setters on the street have demanded more of the retro style.

Perforated leather gives off a very 1980’s Pop vibe when shown on skirts, jackets, vests, pants and shirts. When shown on handbags and shoes, perforated leather offers a fresh and modern take on warm weather fashion. Although clothing and accessories in perforated leather come from the same designer’s studios, they offer different vibe’s. 

When wearing perforated leather this spring season, pick one perforated piece and style your look around it. If you wear two or more perforated pieces at the same time, it will be a fashion fail. Don’t want that do we!!! Yikes!

Which vibe are you? Are you into the 1908’s Pop look or are you going for more of a fresh and modern look this upcoming spring 2015 season? When you answer that question, you will know which type of perforated leather piece to shop for this spring season. Personally, I already did the 1980’s Pop look in the 1980’s, so I will be going for a more modern look with perforated shoes. I just need to choose the perfect pair!

I found a few fabulous perforated leather pieces around the web for spring 2015. These pieces are beautiful and perfectly on-trend for spring. I hope you love them!

Chanel Tenderly nail polish for spring 2015

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Pictured: Chanel Tenderly nail polish for spring 2015. Photo taken during morning golden hour. Two coats color, one base coat, no top coat.

Chanel Tenderly is a fabulous, cool purple hue from Chanel’s spring 2015 beauty collection “Reverie Parisienne.” This pretty color is on the darker side of the lavender family making it a great nail polish for transitioning from winter into spring. Love that!

With all the shades of blue in the spring 2015 color palette, a purple hue is an ideal nail polish color to contrast with, yet play well with, the spring seasons’ color palette. Personally, I love blue and purple together!

I tested out Chanel Tenderly nail polish for spring 2015 with two coats of color, one base coat, and no top coat. The color was long lasting and did not chip until day seven! Love that! Chanel Tenderly nail polish offers a high shine finish which applies like a cream nail polish. It does not look streaky or allow any gaps after the second coat. Perfection.

It will be difficult for me to choose between painting my nails with Tenderly or Paradisio this spring season. I love them both so much!

You can find Chanel Tenderly nail polish for spring 2015 online here, here and here.