I am feeling like a FUNKY DUNKY

While I await for the new summer collections from OPI to be released (May 2011) I was in desperate need of a Spring into Summer color… Looking in my OPI Volt, yes I have a "Volt" ... I found my Funky Dunky from the Shrek Collection 2010. It’s a spring purple that one cannot live without!

Products used for my personal manicure:

·         3 Nail Lacquers: Natural Nail Base Coat, Funky Dunky NL B89, and Top Coat

·         Cuticle Pusher

·         OPI Cuticle Cutter

·         Nail Clippers

·         OPI Nail File

·         OPI Correct & Clean Up

·         OPI Avoplex Cuticle Oil to Go (Not Pictured)

One coat of Base, Two coats of Funky Dunky, Completed with a Top Coat

Finished Product::Beautiful Nails

What color should I try next...

OPI Manicure

I blogged about the Yves St Laurent Manicure a little while ago on IAMSUPERGORGE which inspired me to do the OPI Manicure. I suggest 30-45 minutes for the best result, and it's really simple and easy.

Materials needed:

1. Two OPI Colors
2. Manicure Strips or Scotch Tape
3. Base & Top Coat
4. OPI Correct & Clean up pen(Optional)

Begin by using a base coat. Only use ONE coat because it will help remove your polish in the end. Desired colors:

San Tan-Tonio

Do You Think I'm Tex-y

Step 1

*Please excuse the ashy cuticles

Step 2

Apply your second color

Please be sure to allow enough time for your first coat to dry before applying the strips or tape

Step 3 

Apply Top Coat to finish the look

Remove the strip or tape soon as you finish one hand. Then follow up with ONE coat of top coat.

Cleaned my look using the OPI Correct & Clean up pen

You can use a Q-tip (dipped in polish remover) or a nail brush to clean your edges

Other colors used:

Tip: The Color to Watch

Base: Austin-Tatious Turquoise

Please let me know if you have any questions, leave a comment or find me on Twitter @miss_pugh

HAPPY PAINTINGS

The Pirates are coming... The Pirates are coming!

I just found some pictures of the new OPI Summer collection (via @MBeautyLounge).  Pirates of the Caribbean Brights 2011 Collection. The movie will be in theaters May 20th. This collection is filled with shimmery pastel colors. Keep in mind the pictures can be deceiving... So the colors may not mimic the actual color of the lacquer when you use it.

OPI decided to release Shatter in a different color, Silver. Sure to be another top seller. The collection itself should hit your local beauty stores before the release of the movie. If you look at the patterns of the other OPI collections that are based off of a movie, then you know it will be available for purchase prior to the movie release date. Keep an eye out sometime around April/May. Until then make sure you check out the Spring Collection, Texas Collection by OPI. Now available in your local beauty stores and approved online vendors.

Mermaid Tears

Planks Alot 

Sparrow Me the Drama

Steady As She Rose

Stranger Tides

Skulls & Glossbones

Silver Shatter

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Shatter My Look

Shatter is taking over. Looking to make a statement?? Take a look at the pictures below to see what stands out more and what can get lost under the rich black lacquer. I have to say I really love this look!

A little lost...

Glittery

Standing Out

Nice

Bold

 Check the middle finger (Black & White)

Dark & Lovely

Curious to know what colors reall stand out???

A Little Blue here...

 

A little Green there...

The Pink is everywhere!

...And let's not forget about the purple

Happy Paintings ;)

Cuckoo For This Color

CVS Polish Remover 1.99

Products used:

Rapid Dry Top Coat

Cuckoo For This Color

Nail Lacquer Thinner

OPI AVO Juice (Lotion)

OPI  Correct & Clean Up

OPI Brilliance - Great one stop shop buffer

Right Pic: Index Finger (Before the buff) Middle Finger (After the Buff)

This gives your nail a nice shine for almost two weeks. Even when you take the nail polish off with 100% Alcohol, you still have a healthy looking nail underneath.

Swiss Collection 2010 - Cuckoo For This Color NL Z22