OPI Holland Collection for Spring/ Summer 2012 Review and Swatches

 

 

 

OPI did a wonderful job with this collection.  If the point was to have us covered for Spring as well as Summer, and even give us some new cult favorites, they nailed it with this one.  I found all of the formulas to be smooth and easy to apply; not only because of the great formula but also because of OPI’s signature wide brushes.  With the exception of “Pedal Faster Suzi”, “I have a Herring Problem”, and “I Don’t Give a Rotterdam” I was able to get away with 2, while for the ones named I went with 3.  I think overall this collection will do well with both younger and more mature lacquer lovers and a few will be new must-haves.

 

A Roll in the Hague – vivid ultra-bright yellow toned orange crème

Did You Hear VanGogh – finally, a true khaki beige crème.  I feel like my prayers have been answered.

Dutch Ya Just Love OPI – mid-tone plum-like violet with rose gold micro shimmer.  I thought I could compare it to China Glaze’s Gothic Lolita but they don’t favor each other at all.

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes – peachy brown with faint gold micro shimmer.  Not my cup of tea but the color is very pretty.

I Don’t Give a Rotterdam – cloudy demure periwinkle with silver glass-flecked shimmer

I Have a Herring Problem – denim blue with golden glass-flecked shimmer

Kiss Me on My Tulips – bright pink with purple-toned crème

Pedal Faster Suzi – soft girlie prink with silver glass-flecked shimmer

Red l Lights Ahead Where – my camera did a lousy job with this color.  Very bright coral orange crmem.

Thanks a Wind Million – muted pistachio green crème

Vampsterdam – vampy red-tone violet with silver frost.  This is one of the colors that just didn’t do well with me.

Wooden Shoe Like to Know – cool brown rose gold micro shimmer

 

Available: February 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA.

Price: $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each

Rating: A

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