O.P.I Ger-minis: Quick Review & Swatches

I know I am a little late in the game on these. I have this set for months and finally just got around to swatching it. BUT, the O.P.I Germany collection is still in stores and available!

 

I like buying the mini sets when O.P.I releases a new collection because for $12.50 you get to test out four new polishes. And who really uses up a full bottle anyway...

 

I have to admit, I was very excited for the initial release, considering I speak German and I think Germany is beautiful and blah blah... but most of the colors seem quite ordinary and not related to Germany whatsoever.

 

All the polishes besides Nein!Nein!Nein! Okay Fine! (shown on my ring finger) required two coats. Nein! took three to become opaque. The formula was good but the mini brushes were slightly frayed out.

 

From top to bottom: Suzi and the Seven Dusseldorfs (medium purple) Unfor-greta-bly Blue (standard ocean blue) Nein!Nein!Nein! Okay Fine! (the stupidest name ever, in a dark military green) and Don't Pretzel My Buttons (a yellow undertoned nude).

Final Thoughts: In full size I would only consider Don't Pretzel My Buttons, because it is a nice basic. The other three are dupeable and not so impressive. A cute set for a nail polish beginner though! But I am not too impressed in general

B-

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

O.P.I Ger-minis: Quick Review & Swatches

I know I am a little late in the game on these. I have this set for months and finally just got around to swatching it. BUT, the O.P.I Germany collection is still in stores and available!

 

I like buying the mini sets when O.P.I releases a new collection because for $12.50 you get to test out four new polishes. And who really uses up a full bottle anyway...

 

I have to admit, I was very excited for the initial release, considering I speak German and I think Germany is beautiful and blah blah... but most of the colors seem quite ordinary and not related to Germany whatsoever.

 

All the polishes besides Nein!Nein!Nein! Okay Fine! (shown on my ring finger) required two coats. Nein! took three to become opaque. The formula was good but the mini brushes were slightly frayed out.

 

From top to bottom: Suzi and the Seven Dusseldorfs (medium purple) Unfor-greta-bly Blue (standard ocean blue) Nein!Nein!Nein! Okay Fine! (the stupidest name ever, in a dark military green) and Don't Pretzel My Buttons (a yellow undertoned nude).

Final Thoughts: In full size I would only consider Don't Pretzel My Buttons, because it is a nice basic. The other three are dupeable and not so impressive. A cute set for a nail polish beginner though! But I am not too impressed in general

B-

 

xoxo PrettyPanda

The Best Vampy Nail Polish for Fall: O.P.I "Every Month is Oktoberfest"

I just have to say that when I heard O.P.I was doing a Germany collection, I was really excited. I speak German and I love the people and the culture.

It also doesn't help that I love nail polish.

I bought a few colors from the collection, but this is by far my favorite. I know this will be my go-to vampy varnish for the fall season. "Every Month is Oktoberfest" is a dark brown/black/wine with a dark red sheen. The base is a mix of all three of those colors and it pulls warm on my skin.

I don't really know what this color has to do with Oktoberfest, other than it is a pretty fall shade, but I still think the names are cute; if a bit campy at times. This is one of the more normal examples.

For $8.50, these are (in my opinion) part of one of the hottest fall collections! Click the jump to see more swatches!

I wore this shade (2 coats on my nails here) for 5 days with minor tip wear. And I was *really* hard on my nails this week. I use them as tools...don't judge.

I think this type of color looks best on short nails, but if you are feeling adventurous and have longer nails--go for it! It is too pretty to say no to.

I picked my bottle up at ULTA, but you can find these at any major nail polish retailer. Hurry, before they are all gone!

Final Thoughts: My fave color for this fall, hands down. I know a lot of the collections haven't been released, but this is classy and sexy at the same time.

Price: 9/10

Staying Power: 10/10

Packaging: 10/10

Color/Wearability: 10/10

Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 49/50 = A+ = Pandamonium!

What do you think about the new Germany Collection by O.P.I? What is your fave vampy polish?

xoxo PrettyPanda

The Best Vampy Nail Polish for Fall: O.P.I "Every Month is Oktoberfest"

I just have to say that when I heard O.P.I was doing a Germany collection, I was really excited. I speak German and I love the people and the culture.

It also doesn't help that I love nail polish.

I bought a few colors from the collection, but this is by far my favorite. I know this will be my go-to vampy varnish for the fall season. "Every Month is Oktoberfest" is a dark brown/black/wine with a dark red sheen. The base is a mix of all three of those colors and it pulls warm on my skin.

I don't really know what this color has to do with Oktoberfest, other than it is a pretty fall shade, but I still think the names are cute; if a bit campy at times. This is one of the more normal examples.

For $8.50, these are (in my opinion) part of one of the hottest fall collections! Click the jump to see more swatches!