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Nicole by OPI Modern Family Holiday 2013 Swatches, Review

 Press sample

I was able to play with some of the shades of the Nicole by OPI Modern Family Holiday 2013 collection.  Nicole by OPI has released a Modern Family collection in the past, and I believe that one was an entire set of twelve polishes.  This one is a smaller, more compact version, but the colors are indeed very festive and just apt for the upcoming holidays.

Below are the swatches of the Nicole by OPI Modern Family Holiday 2013 and my thoughts on these.

Nicole by OPI Who Red My Journal?



Nicole by OPI Who Red My Journal?

Target Spring Beauty Finds and a Springtime Look



Spring is finally in the air!  The air is warmer, the ice and snow have melted, and we can't wait to wear our strappy heels and airy dresses for spring.  Target has a host of products that makes us feel that spring is totally upon us.  Spring shades of makeup are also on Target shelves that depict happy, bright and bold colors that herald the coming of warmer weather.

Target has come up with a video that showcases beauty products to welcome spring in the brightest way possible:


Going to Target to shop for makeup and nail polish has always been what I call my "Me Time". I drop off my son to martial arts class, then I head off to the nearest Target to browse the new spring shades while I wait for my son's class to finish. I love how bright and totally saturated with color the Maybelline Color Vivids are. I like that Maybelline heard our clamor for really bright, fun and head-turning lip color. I also love how rich, vibrant the color is, and how it glides smoothly on the lips without creating patchy areas. I am honestly a fan of the Maybelline Vivids, so much so that I was able to collect seven Maybelline Color Vivids! Here are three of the shades:
Maybelline Vivids in Shocking Coral, Hot Plum, Brazen Berry
Maybelline Vivid lipstick in Shocking Coral
Maybelline Vivid lipstick in Hot Plum
Maybelline Vivid Lipstick in Brazen Berry
Swatches:
As you can see in the swatches, the shades are super color-saturated, opaque and very pigmented.  You don't really need to pile on the product; just a couple of swipes will really build up the color.
In this look, I am wearing Maybelline Vivid lipstick in Brazen Berry.  I am loving how pretty the pink-purple shade is.  It just brightens my complexion.


Nicole by OPI, available at Target

Nicole by OPI She's Lily Something over A Like-Haley Story
I am an avid nail polish fan and I firmly believe that if you invest in skincare and makeup for your face, you should not forget your nails!  Nicole by OPI has a lot of beautiful shades and different textures and finishes that meet every nail polish enthusiast's needs (and wants!).  Target carries the entire collection of Nicole by OPI Modern Family.  In the photos above, I used a combination of two polishes, Nicole by OPI She's Lily Something over A Like-Haley Story.  She's Lily something is a beautiful sheer pink base with pink micro-glitter and huge holographic star glitter. So girly and sweet.  A Like-Haley Story is a very springy/summery watermelon pink. What are your favorite Target Spring Beauty finds?

It's time for springtime.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Target via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Target.

Nicole by OPI Modern Family Swatches, Review Part 2

I posted Part 1 of my Swatches and Review of the Nicole by OPI Modern Family collection.  As I'd mentioned in the first part, this is a collection of 14 shades that feature the different shades of personalities of the characters depicted in the hit ABC comedy series Modern Family.

Here are the rest of the shades and swatches!

 
Nicole by OPI Luke of the Draw


Nicole by OPI Modern Family


Luke of the Draw is gorgeous.  It has very dense gunmetal glitter in a clear base, but the glitters can cover the entire nail in maybe just a couple of coats.  Love this.


Nicole by OPI Modern Family
Nicole by OPI Alex by the Books

Nicole by OPI Modern Family





Alex by the Books is a beautiful seafoam green cream.  It is the perfect canvas or background for any shade of glitter as you can see in the next photos.


Nicole by OPI Modern Family
Nicole by OPI Haley Good Lookin' over Alex by the Books


Nicole by OPI Modern Family




Haley Good Lookin' is a pretty glitter topcoat in a clear base composed of pink microglitter with sparse bigger pink hex glitter.  This is great over Alex by the Books because the light but vibrant background really features the pink glitter quite well.

Nicole by OPI Modern Family
Nicole by OPI Am I Making Myself Claire?


Nicole by OPI Modern Family

Am I Making Myself Claire? is really my kind of shade.  It's a lilac cream with a hint of greyness to it that really makes my warm skintone look clean and feminine.  I really like this a lot.  Very neutral yet it's very girly too.

Nicole by OPI Stand by Your Manny

Nicole by OPI Modern Family

Nicole by OPI Modern Family

Nicole by OPI Modern Family

Stand by Your Manny is a pretty shimmery periwinkle blue.  However, I find the formula quite finicky.  It was patchy in certain areas and really didn't cover them well.

Nicole by OPI Modern Family
Nicole by OPI My Jay or the Highway


Nicole by OPI Modern Family

Nicole by OPI Modern Family

My Way Or the Highway is your quintessential taupe cream.  I have many taupe creams but this is  still a nice one.  This applies well on the nails and does not streak or pool on the cuticles.  It's a classic taupe that looks great on anybody.


Nicole by OPI Modern Family
Nicole by OPI I Do De-Claire!

Nicole by OPI Modern Family



I Do De-Claire! is a soft frosty rose.  Not my color of choice because it looks too dated for me.  If it were a cream or jelly instead of a frost, I would be all over this shade.

All in all, there were a few misses for me, but I think Nicole by OPI Modern Family is my favorite collection out of all the collections Nicole by OPI has released in the recent months.  My favorites are Am I Making Myself Claire?, She’s Lily Something, Alex by the Books, Luke of the Draw, A Phil’s Paradise.

Modern Family lacquers will be available beginning January 2013 for $7.99 each at retailers including select Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, ULTA, H-E-B, Meijer and Duane Reade locations. In Canada, this line will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada, Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug.

Note: Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration. All opinions are completely mine.