Showing posts with label Metallic 4 Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Metallic 4 Life. Show all posts

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Metallic 4 Life




Name: Metallic 4 Life

Collection: Nicki Minaj Coll
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Colour: Black Gel with Silver Flecks

Coats: 2

Pros: Tough and trendy, this hard hitting polish is so fun to wear because it blends darkness with glam in a stunning combination. It was pretty easy to put on but did get a little gloopy near the tips. The first goes on as more of a dark grey gel with sparkles so I think it could even be tried as a sort of top coat for a light polish. The flecks of silver within the polish vary in size shape, adding a bold, broken mirror look effect. I like that it is more exciting than just plain black or “Lincoln Park After Dark.” I would definitely wear this to a club or concert, especially with a leather jacket!

Cons: Unfortunately, when this polish chips, it really falls apart in big chunks and it doesn't take long for this to happen. This is another reason why I would wear this for like one night out as it is high impact for a short time.

Similar shades: I really can’t think of anything like this polish other that “DS Mystery” which is more of a purple-black with lots of fine shimmer dust. Also, you could try a black polish like “Black Onyx” and add a top coat of “Crown Me Already”


This is a sample colour provided by OPI

Monday, 5 December 2011

Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous


Name: Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous

Collection: OPI Swiss Collection

Colour: Gunmetal with Fine Rainbow Glitter

Coats: 2-3

Pros: The brush is great for evenly distributing this rather thin polish. It dries with a smooth surface of glitter instead of the usual chunky glitter. Dramatic and edgy, this polish is totally one of my top picks from OPI!

Cons: It can look a little transparent so you will need 3 coats.

Similar Shades: I don’t know if this is just wishful thinking but I think this shade actually looks like a very toned down and fine version of “Mad as a Hatter”. A grittier version of this without the rainbow sparkles will be released soon with “Metallic 4 Life” from Nicki Minaj. Finally, “My Private Jet” is also very similar to this polish but has a little more purple and a great holographic finish.