OPI Touring America
Touring America is OPI\’s Fall 2011 collection. Now before I get to my review and swatches of this collection I wanted to remind you of what the nail trends are for this fall.
When I first found out that OPI\’s Fall 2011 collection was called Touring America I was beyond excited. They come out with France, Swiss, Tokyo…etc collections and now it was finally an \”America\” collection. The collection contains twelve new nail shades which were inspired by American cities and the rich cultural heritage that distinguishes them.
Are We There Yet? is a soft peach melon hue with a dusting of shine. This color is a great transition into the fall. This year I have absolutely been in love with peach hues so it\’s no wonder I have fallen in love with this shade.
I Eat Mainely Lobster is a watermelon coral hue with a dusting of shine. This color is very pretty and would look nice in the fall or paired against tanned skin.
My Address is \”Hollywood\” is a light plum hue that also has the dusting of glitter shine. At first I wasn\’t a fan of this shade, but after having it on for an entire day I really fell in love with it.
Color to Diner for is a deep cherry shade, that is perfect for the more color reserved. This red is actually very pretty and sophisticated. However it is my least favorite color in the collection since I am not a red fan.
French Quarter for your Thoughts is a concrete gray with a touch of blue. This hue is definitely pretty and I am already considering pairing it with a raspberry colored dress.
Suzi Takes the Wheel is a murky gray with a touch of green and blue mixed together. This seems to be a pretty unique color and would definitely be gorgeous in the fall.
A-Taupe the Space Needle as you can see this is not quite a taupe Which I did find to be disappointing because I do love my taupe polishes. This hue is actually more of a western brown that is trying to be a taupe. I think based on the person wearing this shade it will look more brown or more taupe. While it may not be what I had hoped for I actually love this color. It won\’t replace \”You Don\’t Know Jacques\”, but it will be a nice change up color.
Uh-Oh Roll Down the Windows is gorgeous army olive green that will definitely be popular through the entire fall season.
Get in the Espresso Lane is a vampy dark brown that definitely reminds me of espresso beans.
Honk if you love OPI is a dark purple wine shade. My all time favorite dark purple is \”Linkin Park After Dark\” and I feel this hue is a shade or two darker than that one so I am definitely loving it.
I Brake for Manicures is a deep and dark plum shade with a touch or black. It is extremely pretty.
Road House Blues is a dark royal blue. Immediately I thought this hue would look gorgeous with some of the outfits that the Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted wearing. Think about this color paired with white or maybe a lighter royal blue and you have yourself a gorgeous sophisticated outfit!
My overall thoughts of the collection
This is the first fall collection that I have tried and I am absolutely loving it. The only color in this collection that I would not wear is \”Color to Diner for\” and that\’s because I am not a red fan at all. I loved the fact that this collection contained a couple colors that were not dark. While I absolutely love dark colors this collection allows you to transition into fall which I absolutely love!
What is your favorite color in this collection?
Kate\’s Wedding Dress on Display
While the Royal Wedding may be over if you are lucky enough to live near Buckingham Palace you can see Kate\’s dress on display. If you are like me and live on the other side of the pond I have pictures below for your viewing pleasure!
The headless mannequin is the focal point of the room and it kind of has an eerie look.
The back of the dress is absolutely gorgeous. The dress was created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
A collection for all seasons
Glee is a dusty shimmer gold and is a pretty color for summer. However I think Glee would be a must have shade for fall!
Tranquil is a shimmery tangerine hue that reminds me of the sun as it is setting over the water. I absolutely adore this shade and think it\’s perfect for a day spent beach side.
Bold is an ice blue shade with a splash of glitter. While I do feel like this color would look pretty against a blue ocean, lake or pool. I feel like this color would be perfect for winter. I have never really found an icy blue shade before that I absolutely loved for winter and this one is now my absolute favorite. You will definitely be seeing this on my nails come December.
Nurture is of course my favorite color in the collection. It is a delicate nude pinky peach. If you love pink, peach or nude polishes I definitely think you need this color in your nail polish collection. This shade is feminine and would look lovely against any skin tone.
My overall thoughts
I feel if you look at this collection as a summer collection it fails. If you look at each individual polish it\’s amazing and is definitely a collection that would get you through all of the seasons with style and class.
What do you think of these colors?
Waterfalls, Chicken Wings, Lucille Ball and my disappointment with Louis Vuitton
On saturday I went to the mall, walked through Louis Vuitton and decided I just couldn\’t live without a bag……I decided on a Speedy.
The bag came like this! Completely smashed flat…. this really didn\’t thrill me. If I am spending $1,000 on a bag I do not want to receive it all smashed up.
This is what the bag should look like. I am not thrilled with the creases in it, and I also hate the fact that the smashing caused it to even peel!
That\’s when I read this \”made in U.S.A.\”…. yes I am from the USA and yes I do like to buy things that are made in the USA this is one thing I DO NOT want to be made in the USA. I want it to be made in Paris… as it is Louis Vuitton Paris. So I decided I would call corporate where I learned that if you buy a bag in the United States from a certified LV dealer the bag is real but it\’s not genuine. If you buy the bag say overseas it is made of leather, not smashed and made in Paris. Needless to say this bag is definitely being returned.
Have you ever been disappointed with something you bought?
Summer White
We have all heard of \”winter white\”, but have you heard of \”summer white\”? If you haven\’t get on board, because white is all the rage for summer. Celebrities have been spotted wearing white jeans, dresses, shoes and accessories. Even the Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted numerous times wearing elegant and gorgeous white outfits. I think white definitely shows off the feminine side. Pair your outfit with some nude polish and you are set to strut your stuff.
What do you think of the summer white trend?
Don\’t forget I an giving away SEVEN pairs of earrings!!!
Fashion meets Food 