Coca-Cola Collection For Nicole From OPI

I have to say I thought it was odd to see this collection considering OPI just came out last year with a Coca Cola collection. That being said, anything Diet Coke is OK with me. 

Six limited edition nail lacquers inspired by the world’s best loved Coca-Cola beverages. Coca-Cola delivers beverages to meet your active lifestyle and Nicole by OPI delivers a bright palette of colors that add “pop” to your look. Available in Coca-Cola original, the lighter side of Diet Coke, the sweet citrus pop of Fanta Orange, a fruity burst of Fanta Grape, the sparkling effervescence of Sprite, and the next generation refreshment of Coke Zero. Nicole by OPI + Coca-Cola invite you to experience “The Real Thing.”

Always a Classic Coca-Cola – This classically gorgeous bright red is refreshingly stylish.
DC Lover – Scintillating silver with iconic-Coke red sparkle.
The Look is Orange – Put the squeeze on this bright and stylish orange!
In Grape Demand – People are lining up to get their hands on this yummy plum.
Seriously Citrus – No kidding…this clean, sparkling green with refreshing, cool white is gorgeous!
Zero is My Hero – Just in time, this darkly rich burgundy has come to my rescue!

NOPI Nail Apps Update (In The Steps Pattern)

So I thought I would update you all on the nail apps I put on three days ago. This is day four of a manicure that promised to last a mere 1-2 days. Now they look terrible yes. The edges look ripped and worn. But that being said, they look exactly as they did on day one! They were a nightmare to put on, and I did top it with a layer of my favourite top coat (dior fast dry). But today, day four they look exactly the same. So I will have to say that the wear on these was quite well. So that was a nice surprise. Still not sure I would ever pay out another 14.99 to buy these again. (I do have one more pattern I got at the same time though so maybe we will try again. Maybe........

Nicole by OPI Nail Apps in Steps Review

So I have never actually used these before. My understanding is that there are two distinct types of nail appliqués. Those made from REAL nail polish and those that are essentially vinyl stickers. These are the latter. I planned on using the Julep ones if you recall, but the sizes were so insanely large that I just gave up.

The info outside the package. Seems pretty straightforward to me! A big bonus!!

And in tiny type at the bottom of the back of the package it says it lasts for 1-2 days!! FOR 14.99???!!! ARE YOU FLIPPING KIDDING ME??? A LOT OF MONEY for two days!

This design is called steps. I really love the design and I appreciate the added directions inside the package! It comes with quite a substantial nail file as well! Not the teensy tiny one I have seen or noticed in other brands. So far I am feeling confidant and assured I will be able to do this!

WRONG!!! It was a NIGHTMARE! No matter how long I held, pushed and rubbed the strips, I noticed no difference in texture. They are a thick plastic! I felt like I needed a saw to saw off the remainder of the strips. I just could not get it to file away smoothly. It looks like someone chewed the heck out of the edges. I did put a top coat on top of them though, hoping that would at least extend the wear a bit. And to be truthful they do not look as bad in person as they do in these macro shots on my camera. But still very disappointing.

I did like the pattern very much. I also liked the sizes of these. Seemed very easy to get the right width! So while there were things I enjoyed about these, between the insane thickness (maybe thickness is not the right word. toughness? very very strong vinyl/plastic that just would not cut away with the file) and the crazy high price of 14.99 for 1-2 days I am not sure I will ever try these again. It does however give me the confidence to try some of the other ones out there (though I think I will stick with real nail lacquer next time!!).