Nicki Minaj for OPI Fly
Nicki Minaj for OPI Metallic For Life
Nicki Minaj for OPI Pink Friday
Nicki Minaj for OPI Save Me
Nicki Minaj for OPI Did It On Em
Nicki Minaj for OPI Super Bass Shatter
Time flew! It was only in October that this was just a rumored collection making its waves across the ‘net, and now it’s finally here. The 6-piece limited edition Nicki Minaj by OPI might be one of the most anticipated polish collections we’ve ever seen, and I’m sure it’s only a sign of things to come when it comes to celebrity ventures. I almost feel that I’ve had such high expectations for this collection that it would be nearly impossible for them to be reach. But it came pretty darn close. The formulas were great (for the most part) but a couple colors fell short. I think this collection could have been done a tad early in Nicki’s career considering she’s releasing a second album that’s slated to be released mid to late Spring. A lot of the names are plays off her first album “Pink Friday”.
Fly – an aquatic turquoise green that wears like a crème but have characteristics of a jelly
Metallic For Life – jelly black base with small and large silver hex glitter. It took 3 coats because of the jelly base but the color is gorgeous. Your best bet is to use a thin coat of crème black before applying this color.
Pink Friday – bubblegum pink crème. The pigmentation was great but the formula was applying evenly and it required 3 coats.
Save Me – clear base packed with small tarnished sliver glitter and blue, pink, and aqua green holographic bar glitter. The idea was there. We can tell from the promo photos that was released that the concept was truly there but it fell short. I initially thought I could wear this one alone but I’ll have to pair it with other colors.
Did It on Em – crème chartreuse with yellow tones. If you missed OPI Shrek Forever After Collection a couple years back you’ll want to grab this one, but if you already have it you may want to save you coins.
Super Bass Shatter – deep shimmer violet shatter. Apply shatters over dry nail color in one coat, using one stroke.
Available: These are popping up (and going fast) at Ulta right now! Also try Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, and Trade Secret.
Price: $8.50 ($9.95 CAN) suggested retail for each
Rating: A-
Via The Illustrated Nail,
To celebrate the launch of the OPI and NICKI MINAJ NAIL LACQUER COLLECTION THE ILLUSTRATED NAIL teamed up with OPI to create these exclusive NICKI MINAJ INSPIRED nail designs! All the designs were made using the AMAZING COLOURS from the collection: “FLY”, “DID IT ON ‘EM”, “PINK FRIDAY”, “METALLIC 4 LIFE”, “SUPER BASS SHATTER” and my favourite “SAVE ME” (that’s the amazing silver glitter which I have been wearing on my hands and toes all weekend, I LOVE IT!)
Click here if you need a re-cap on the OPI Nicki Minaj Nail Polish Collection release date and photos
So I just saw the Big Sean and Nicki Minaj “Dance (A$$) remix video and out of everything in the video the choice of nail polish was on my mind. It looks like she’s wearing “Thanks a Wind Million” from the OPI Spring 2012 Collection. I can see her wearing this shade, especially considering she has a collection of her own with OPI. Nonetheless I can’t wait for both collections. I know a lot of people maybe thinking well if she has her own collection why isn’t she wearing a color form that collection, and it’s simple it’s Barbie B!%$*! But on a serious note I think the choice to not wear a color from her own collection could be many reason; she was in the mood for something less known, more attention grabbing, or just that the video was done before her collection was available and she was still able to wear the newest of the new.
Now drop and make that motherf@! hammer time!
Click here to view the video.
OPI Thanks a WindMillion
OPI announces the launch of six new limited edition shades inspired by hip hop sensation Nicki Minaj, including a purple Shatter! Inspired by Minaj’s unique style, love of bright colors, and her debut album Pink Friday, the Nicki Minaj by OPI promotion will feature an array of bold hues, from neon lime green to pink.
“OPI is so excited to work with Nicki in releasing these six new nail lacquers,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Nicki has taken the hip hop world by storm, but her music is only part of the equation. She’s also become a fashion inspiration, noted for her daring costumes and hair color both on and off the stage.”
Nicki’s eclectic look made including a new hue in OPI’s bestselling Shatter coat a must for this collaboration. The purple Super Bass Shatter (a record-setting purple that “shatters” before your eyes) is inspired by graffiti art and works when painted over any dry OPI hue. Adding top coat takes Super Bass Shatter from matte to glossy in seconds.
The line features five nail lacquers in addition to Super Bass Shatter, ranging from fantastic pink, rainbow confetti glitter and charcoal sparkle hues to two green shades in lime and teal:
“Did It On ‘Em” A lusty little lacquer that loves the “lime”-light.
"Pink Friday" Kick off the weekend with this pop! of bubblegum pink.
"Metallic 4 Life" This charcoal sparkle flies with the stars in the skies.
"Save Me" I drove for miles just to find this silver-rainbow glitter.
"Fly" I came to win, to fight…and to wear this aqua.
"Did It On ‘Em" A lusty little lacquer that loves the “lime”-light.
Nicki Minaj by OPI nail lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. This limited edition promotion will be available beginning January 2012 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each nail lacquer.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!
I just died!! So far the inly thing I know is that they’re looking at an early 2012 release, around January. *Does the Wobble in my seat*
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