That’s right, everyone, it’s time for spring…nails! Never mind that I am writing this in my fleece slippers while catching up on a particularly gruesome season of The Walking Dead, LOL. I’ve managed to ignore the show for several seasons, but my inner fangirl loves a good binge. My inner fangirl is also super satisfied by this super cute collection by OPI. The new Hello Kitty by OPI Spring 2016 Nail Lacquer ($10 each) collection features 12 amazingly bright and eclectic colors for those ready to kick back in flip-flops.
I have 5 shades from the collection, and in usual OPI style, all of the colors, except for maybe the yellow one, are incredibly opaque and smooth. Spoken from the Heart and Super Cute in Pink, in particular, are what I call “1-coat wonders” and were a dream to apply.
I had a little difficulty with My Twin Mimmy, the yellow cream shade, but, honestly, I’ve never come across a stellar yellow, and after 3 coats it’ll do the job.
Last, but never least, are the surprisingly complex glitters. I get a groovy Austin Powers feel from Kitty White — a super fine icy silver shimmer. This shade was a surprise favorite for me!
Starry-Eyed for Daniel — such an awesome name btw — is an amazing multi-dimensional hot pink glitter. It’s very glittery and very kawaii… I think it’ll be a popular one.
The white printed film over the bottle caps is the only design element differentiating them as a collection. I almost ripped one off thinking it was just packaging! I appreciate the added “oomph,” but I’m not so crazy about the plastic film.
The limited edition Hello Kitty by OPI Spring Collection is available now at Ulta and Sally Beauty Supply (bottles, $10 each).
See you in the next,
Anna!
CrystalCandy says
March 8th, 2016 at 7:45 pmSpoken from the Heart is on my toes right now, I loooove it!!
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Kwmechelle says
March 8th, 2016 at 8:45 pmIs it ok that I want something from this collection just because it’s Hello Kitty? This will be my first Spring nail polish!!! Eek! Btw- love the pics with the writings & mini diagrams. The artsy aesthetic definitely makes reading this post so much fun 🙂
Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:07 pmMe too!!! I LOVE Hello Kitty and this collab is pretty on point. Thank you so much 🙂
Lulle says
March 8th, 2016 at 11:43 pmI bought the white with a pinkish hue from this collection to wear on my toes during the summer! I haven’t found the time to try it yet though. It was a pretty successful collection I think!
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Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:09 pmI agree…I think it could have been really cheesy but it’s def on the “cute” side still 🙂
Lauren says
March 9th, 2016 at 12:07 amI love these! I have nail envy of your perfectly shaped nails!
Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:13 pmOmg thank you…I recently started shaping them myself too!
Kiss & Make-up says
March 9th, 2016 at 12:31 amThat yellow! 🙂
Kim says
March 9th, 2016 at 4:23 amIt’s a shame that the cap is a plastic wrap because it’s super cute. I’m not a huge fan of most OPI polishes (the thick, opaque formulas are actually a negative for me) but the colors are bright and springy, for sure!
Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:15 pmYep I know what you mean. The yellow shade is kind of like this! Looks like certain colors are just difficult to get there.
Bernadette says
March 9th, 2016 at 4:26 amThese nail polish shades look awesome!
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Kristen says
March 9th, 2016 at 5:29 amI got a manicure on Valentine’s Day and picked Starry-Eyed for Daniel. It’s such a fun and beautiful color! Unfortunately OPI just never seems to stay on my nails. Literally the next day there will be chips. But I love all of the colors in this collection!
Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:16 pmI loooove that shade too! It lasted well on my nails when I used the Sally Hansen Diamond top coat. That sucks for your pretty new manicure though ><
jessica says
March 9th, 2016 at 7:43 amThat packaging is ridiculously cute!!
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Jae says
March 9th, 2016 at 8:14 amJust picked up My twin and starry eyed for my upcoming trip to Miami. Thanks for the swatches!! I’m so looking forward to sunny skies and bright spring colors! Its gloomy and rainy in my neck of the woods right now!:(
Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:18 pmAw you’re totally welcome 🙂 Go ‘head and get those spring nails going! (despite the weather)
Carolina Braina says
March 9th, 2016 at 12:47 pmI’m not the biggest fan of Hello Kitty, but Spoken from the Heart looks like a color I’d love to wear in the warmer months!
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Erin says
March 9th, 2016 at 1:06 pmNot a fan of the shades other than the Kitty White which is quite cute.
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Anna Oh says
March 10th, 2016 at 1:21 pmI feel like I’ve seen those other shades before…but Kitty White is quite complex.
Suzanne C says
March 9th, 2016 at 1:30 pmI know a certain girl turning 13 on Saturday who would flip for this! (Or anything else Hello Kitty.) But I might have to steal that bottle of Spoken From the Heart.