OPI - My Vampire is Buff

Going neutral for this weekend with OPI - My Vampire is Buff. It is a beige color with white undertone and it is at the brighter shade in the neutral color range. Unlike certain neutral color, this beige color had just provided the correct tone that is not too chalky or too nude. I had a few neutral colors with darker undertone or mauve that look too close to my skin tone and it turn out to be like a no nail hands. But this color, just nice for me. =) 

Here, I've applied 1 coat of OPI Natural Base Coat, 3 coats of varnish, and finished it with 1 coat of Seche Vite top coat...... 

Wait, 3 coats for a creme nail polish? Yes, 3 coats. This is actually a draw back of this nail polish. I found OPI nail polishes always have nice formula but this one, seems to be like an exception. I normally apply 2 coats for creme nail polishes and 3 for the sheer ones. But this, the first layer of application is pretty streaky. The second layer is, well, much better but the intensity of opaqueness is not there. I need the third layer to get the satisfied result. I've tried this color twice and both times had the same situation. It is kind of a slight disappointment here and I wish that the formula could be better as the color is pretty lovely. 

Well, I am not too sure whether I should call this my favourite neutral nail polish. The color is pretty lovely but the formula is a draw back. I just wish the formula is better and I will definitely call this my favourite neutral nail polish.  

OPI - Don't Burst My Bubble

Looking for a soft shade nail polish? Here, OPI - Don't Burst My Bubble would be one of the good choice.

This soft pale baby pink is one of the members of OPI's Oz The Great and Powerful collection. The color is so subtle, soft and sweet looking. It is always kind of tricking to wear a pink nail polish as it tends to make my hand look dull or darker but this lovely color just work perfectly. 

It look sheer on 1 coat and almost transparent in color with a hint of pink. The formula is not streaky, so smooth and glossy that provides a clean look. 

With the 2nd coat, it looks slightly opaque and the soft pale baby pink color looks more prominent. 

I always prefer to have more color on my nails. With the 3rd coat on, it reached its full opacity. The color is so subtle and soft, make the nails looked so neat and well groomed. 

The formula of this nail polish is perfect and not streaky, so easy in application. It finishes perfectly and smooth even with only 1 coat. The white base had toned down the pink color and make it so subtle and soft. I believe it is suitable for every skin tone and will make your nails look so well groomed and neat. For newbies who wanted to start having some color on your nails but don't know which perfect color to choose, consider Don't Burst My Bubble. You will fall in love with this. 

Call me crazy. I am actually considering to get another bottle of Don't Burst My Bubble. I'm not too sure whether it is a regular color that will be produced all year long or it is a limited edition. Thinking of if it's a limited edition really make me nervous a little bit. Hey, I finally get myself a perfect pink color nail polish. I really wish it is available any time in the market. It is so difficult for me to get a nice pink nail polish as all the previous pink tones really make me disappointed. All of them make my hand look dull and dark. I am really debating on whether to get the 2nd bottle and keep it in stock =p.

All in all, I am really happy to have this color with me. It is not the typical nude color that looks boring. The jelly finish makes it look so squishy, soft and dreamy. It is so much fun on it and yet sophisticated, so easy to match with any color of outfits, so appropriate for any occasion and also so office appropriate. I have 1 word in mind to describe this - Perfect! 

Nude Nails Are Back In A Different Way

If you did pay attention on the recent runway programs, you will notice NUDE NAILS ARE BACK! This time, in a sheer looking way. From New York Fashion Week to Paris Couture Week, runway models were wearing barely noticeable nude color nail polishes.   

Photos from Pop Sugar Beauty and Glamour Beauty 

In order to achieve the barely noticeable nude nail look, opting for sheer beige or sheer pale pink nail polish would be a good choice. Well, basically any color of sheer nail polishes are all suitable. The reason for not choosing a creme nail polish is because creme couldn't have the translucent effect as sheer nail polish does. 

Below are some sheer nail polishes that I managed to get from my current stash. 

First one to go is Nail Beige (No. 35) from Lioele. 

Just like it's name, Nail Beige is a very sheer beige color. Here, I've applied 3 coats so the effect is slightly opaque but the translucent effect is still there. To achieve the barely noticeable nude look, 1 or 2 layers of this varnish would definitely sufficient enough. 

I pretty like the quality here. It had lasted for 1 whole week without chipped. I've purchased this at below RM15.00 sometime last year and the condition is still as good as a new bottle. So, definitely worth the price. =)

Up next is Don't Burst My Bubble from OPI's Oz The Great and Powerful Collection. 

Woo... love love this color sooo much. It's a sheer pale baby pink. So lovely! It was kind of frustrating taking photos for this. All the photos just couldn't do it justice! =\ But trust me, this color is a 100% match for a nude nail look. 

Here, I applied 3 coats and again, it looks slightly opaque. Don't blame me for this, how should I know nude nails will come back, I applied this few months ago =p. I guess I will do another separate blog for this lovely color. Hopefully I could get the right color for the photos. And of course, I'll do 2 coats to get the nice nude nail look =p. 

That's all I have in my stash that I could share, not that much of sheer varnish but more to add on. I've just ordered another one from OPI and it is on its way =). 

Not enough of sheer nails polish color info? Well, here are a few more sheer colors that I have in mind: 

• OPI - Barre My Soul from the New York City Ballet Collection. A soft sheer beige. 
• OPI - Don't Touch My Tutu from the New York City Ballet Collection. A soft sheer white. 
• OPI - You Callin' Me A Lyre? from the New York City Ballet Collection. A peachy sheer pink. 
• OPI - Care to Danse from the New York City Ballet Collection. A soft sheer lilac. 
• Essie - well, they have lots of sheer colors. Vanity Fairest, Rock Candy, Allure, Sheer Bliss, Happily Ever After, and the list keep going on. 
• Orly - Sheer Nude. A sheer beige. 
• Deborah Lippmann - Naked. A super sheer beige.  
• Chanel - Ballerina, White Satin.  Both soft sheer whites. 
• Etude House - PK006. Sheer peachy pink. 
• Skin Food - Yogurt Drink (No. 1) from the Fruit Drink range. A sheer whitish beige. 

Haven't had enough? Well, do some homework, google up! =p

Alright, happy searching for your new nude nail look peeps.