OPI 2013 Collections

Oz The Great and Powerful by OPI #Giveaway

January 18, 2013 By Lena

NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Whew! It’s been quite a week – OPI and Nicole by OPI Week to be exact! Today is the last of FIVE full collections that I’ve featured on my blog. As always, if you love nail polish… and on-trend lacquers that are heavily-pigmented, super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant… then you’re at the right place! Read on friends – here’s your chance to win OPI’s Oz The Great and Powerful for Spring/Summer 2013.

“OPI is very excited to take this fantastical journey with Disney,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Inspired by the magic of Oz The Great and Powerful, this SoftShades collection captures the whimsy seen in the film.”

The new Liquid Sand nail lacquer – What Wizardry is This? – offers a never-before-seen look with a pebbled finish that lightly shimmers with fine glitter particles. With a mix of soft crème and warm glitter shades, the line is ideal for layering to create rich, complex looks.

Oz The Great and Powerful by OPI includes the following shades:

What Wizardry is This? – a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.
Lights of Emerald City – White confetti adds city girl flair and style to nails.
Don’t Burst My Bubble – Don’t wake me…I’m dreaming about puffy clouds of white.
When Monkeys Fly! – I’m simply bananas for this gold confetti.
Glints of Glinda – Only a good witch could turn beige from meek to chic.
Which is Witch? – Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around?
I Theodora You – This adorable, sheer pink is bewitching on you.

I find the colours of this collection to be very harmonious and authentically perfect for layering. I’m not really a nude or neutral polish person, but the endless colour combinations brought about by the glitter and sparkle can make for an interesting application, indeed….

Mariah Carey by OPI #Giveaway

January 16, 2013 By Lena

NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

Do not adjust your computer monitors – it’s officially OPI and Nicole by OPI Week at Listen to Lena! I’ve teamed up with the world-famous Nail Polish empires to kick off 2013 with a BANG – by giving away FIVE entire collections. So you guessed it – there’s ANOTHER OPI giveaway up for grabs!

Today, feast your eyes on eight (8) limited edition shades hand selected by multiple Grammy Award winning recording artist Mariah Carey. These shades include four new OPI Liquid Sand lacquers featuring groundbreaking technology for a textured, matte finish infused with reflective sparkle.

What is Liquid Sand?

OPI Liquid Sand nail lacquer offers a never-before-seen look with a pebbled finish that lightly shimmers with fine glitter particles. Always worn without top coat, Liquid Sand lacquer gives nails a unique textured matte finish worthy of a superstar.

(Or perhaps worthy of a diva. As I type, Mariah’s stint on American Idol is playing in the background. Love the alpha female tension with Nicki Minaj!)

Mariah Carey by OPI includes the following shades:

A Butterfly Moment – This sophisticated and frosty tan nude has us all a-flutter
Sprung – Fall hopelessly in love with this shimmery copper
Pink Yet Lavender – This pink glitter with lavender shimmer has superstar shine!
Anti-bleak – This deep, creamy purple will lift your spirits
Stay the Night – Make it last in this matte black with red glints
Get Your Number – Wearing this matte blue with sparkles is a great call
Can’t Let Go – Hold onto this matte purple with dazzling sparkle
The Impossible – This matte fuchsia with star confetti will never give up

I’ll admit that I didn’t request samples for this collection because frankly, the words “textured” and “matte” terrifies me. I am very much a “shiny” and “sparkly” kind of gal! Reviews for the OPI Liquid Sand shades have been mostly positive, though – with many polish experts citing a wearable texture that is both unique and interesting on the nails. I’ll have to take their word for it!…

Euro Centrale by OPI #Giveaway

January 14, 2013 By Lena

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

It’s been a looong time since I did any sort of giveaway bash or gift guide. Truth is, as much as I love product reviews, I find my connection to readers is stronger when I select the content for my blog on my own terms. Sometimes, that means talking about my son’s knack for photo bombing, and often, I rant about how good US shoppers have it.

But, I always make an exception.

And, I can’t think of two better brands to make that exception for. Giveaway enthusiasts, rejoice – it’s officially OPI and Nicole by OPI Week at Listen to Lena! I’ve teamed up with the world-famous Nail Polish empires to kick off 2013 with a BANG – by giving away FIVE entire collections.

Love nail polish? Love on-trend lacquers that are heavily-pigmented and super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant? Then you’re at the right place! Read on friends – here’s your chance to win OPI’s Euro Centrale Collection for Spring/Summer 2013.

“Classic meets contemporary with Euro Centrale by OPI for Spring/Summer 2013. Celebrating a region where history meets modern design, the collection’s twelve new nail lacquers offer a mixture of glamorous metallic hues; playful bright shades in periwinkle, aqua and pink; and creamy blues in indigo, midnight and aubergine.”

Euro Centrale by OPI includes the following shades:

Polka.com – Blue and violet are dancing partners in this glittery combo.
OPI…Eurso Euro – This deep blue cream is very continental.
Suzi’s Hungary AGAIN! – Thank goodness there are zero calories in this warm and yummy pink!
You’re Such a BudaPest – If I let you borrow this periwinkle-purple, will you go away?
Can’t Find My Czechbook – I hope you take credit, because I must have this aqua!
My Paprika is Hotter than Yours! – Get the extinguisher…this fiery red is sizzling!
Hands Off My Kielbasa! – Get your own…this bronzy tan is all mine!
OY–Another Polish Joke! – So this shimmery-gold walks into a bar…
A Woman’s Prague-ative – I’m changing this shimmery copper for…never mind!
Vant to Bite My Neck? – You know you want to…wear this deep eggplant.
I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw – Be seen in this deep midnight blue.
My Vampire is Buff – Creamy, pale and nude…just how I like my vampires.

I had a chance to try out You’re Such a BudaPest, Hands Off My Kielbasa!, OY–Another Polish Joke! and Can’t Find My Czechbook. Now the truth is, my finger nails are dreadful thanks to OCD and a nail-biting habit I should have grown out of about 20 years ago. So, I’ve set the polishes aside for flip-flop and peep-toe weather this summer. But I am exceptionally excited for Can’t Find My Czechbook – I’ve been looking for creamy aqua shade for the longest time, and baby, this is IT….