Tuesday, July 19, 2011

OPI Miss Universe Collection Swatches and Review

Pageant-pretty nail lacquers in the new Miss Universe by OPI promotion give fingers and toes added glitz and glamour. Featuring four shades packed with shimmer and sparkle, these limited edition colors capture the energy of the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® competition, to be held September 12, 2011, in São Paulo, Brazil.
With shades ranging from berry and golden pink to electric blue and glittery silver, Miss Universe by OPI provides high-shine lacquers, including:


Congeniality is My Middle Name And berry-wine shimmer is what I do best!
I wasn't really sure about this polish in the bottle but on the nail it's very complimenting. So deep and sparkly! The shimmer is gorgeous and formula amazing... This was two coats without topcoat.



It’s MY Year It’s about time for this champagne-rose to shine!
Not my type of color at all... At least that's what I thought from swatches but once on the nail it really grew on me. The gold flash shimmer is very intense and summery. Being a white gold kind of girl, I really wish they'd make a silver version of it... Maybe with a red base... Or a forest green... That would be original!
This was 3 coats, no topcoat either. And before you ask, this is almost identical to OPI Rally Pretty Pink in the bottle but more cool toned on the nail.



Crown Me Already! A sassy silver sparkle that knows what it’s worth.
Ah... Glitters... I really love them but maybe not as a full mani.  Accents or layerings, that I can do! This is 3 thin coats over a silver foil. I'll have to think of a nice combo to post very soon. My to-do list is getting bigger everyday.



Swimsuit…Nailed It! An itsy bitsy teenie weenie vibrant shiny-blue bikini.
Ok, I must confess I kept the best for last! I love this foil superman blue so much more than I could express! It's so rich and vibrant.. The formula is amazing too, almost a one coater. If you love blue, there can be no hesitation you need this one.





Overall :
It's a small but great collection and considering the formula, I see no reason why you shouldn't get them if you like the colors.



*these products were purchased by me*
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20 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I have It's My Year and I LOVE it! I've seen comparisons of Congeniality and The One That Got Away and have decided not to get it. I'm still undecided on Crown Me Already! It looks like crumpled tin foil lol I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    SAM!!! These swatches are truly stunning! I always love your pictures and these are just so breathlessly amazing! Thank you for posting this eye candy for us to look at!

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  3. Elizabeth Life and PolishJuly 19, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    This is gorgeous. I own Crown me Already and I LOVE IT. It's like disco balls on your nails! majorly distraction and totally awesome!

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  4. NailderellaJuly 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Great post! The pictures look amazing!
    I haven't buy any of the collection yet but Congeniality is My Middle Name is on my WL! I also like Crown Me Already!

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  5. NatalieJuly 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Crown Me Already looks green. I like it! The other one I really love is It's MY Year. You do some amazing swatches!

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  6. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I really go crazy over your swatches. Beautiful!!!!

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  7. MariaJuly 19, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    where did u get these nail polishes . other than online. i hate paying for shipping .lol

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  8. Katie (Polished Page-Turner)July 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Stunning! I might have to pick one or two of these up now

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  9. Une Ruxi à ParisJuly 20, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    J'aime beaucoup celui avec des paillettes!!

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  10. the-swatchaholicJuly 20, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Soooo gorgeous! :) I love all colors but I also wouldn't wear the glitter on it's own. :) Fab swatches as always Sam! <3

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  11. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    hello (: do you have a video of you teaching on how to paint your nails? it looks really perfect!

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  12. MrsPetruschkaJuly 20, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Absolutly marvelous!

    by the way,@ Sam, now it's me who blushes. ;)
    Thank you so much. Promise to keep up the passion! :)

    xoxo MrsPetruschka

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  13. fashionpolishJuly 21, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Thank yo soooo much girls!!! I'm so overwhelmed by all your nice comments mmmmuuuuuaaaa!
    @McDiaz714I think you can get them anywhere, just like any other OPI collection, they aren't exclusives oe anything.
    @Anonymous I don't but maybe I should make one. Thank you for suggesting it.
    xoxo

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  14. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    'It's My Year' is really similar to a Lise Watier polish I have called Violet Dore that I got from the Holiday 2010 collection, if not a touch less purple. Not really my kind of shade either, it's more interesting in the bottle than on the nail I think. However, 'Swimsuit' is fab!! I love me a great blue :)

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  15. Opalline StarJuly 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Wow... I didn't think I liked any of this collection until I saw your swatches, now I want all of them!

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  16. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I need crown me already in my life!! the others are ok but nothing worth dashing out for :)
    xx

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  17. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Kind of unfair swatching on the Crown Me Already pix.. It's meant to be swatched on its own. Not over a silver foil. Now Idk how opaque it is. :(

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  18. KatieJuly 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I think you made me fall in love with this collection! :) I really want the blue and silver now. Great pics!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    were do u get it

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  20. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    These are all lovely and I definitely want to get my hands on a couple!

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