OPI Pirates of the Carribean 4 Collection and Swatches!

So I am back, with blogger having a hissyfit I was forced to take a weeks break which honestly came at the best time as I have been absolutely swamped at work and have not had time to blog so I apologise for my absence.

I made mention when I first heard the wonderful news about the newest of the OPI collections, Pirates of the Carribean 4. What may seem like a unusal partnership to me when you view these amazing colours it really seems like a match made in creamy pastel coloured heaven. I knew when they came out I was going to have to make some purchases. As much as I wanted to purchase each and every one, when they cost $19.95 a pop that becomes quite the expensive purchase, what is great is the mini collections they have released which enable us common folk to indulge in this collection without breaking the bank.

For me to buy the 4 appove in this mini pack was $24.95 I figure it is like a good tester, sample pack and if I try one and particularily like it I can buy more. 

Here are the different swatches:

The first colour to be tried was Skull and Glossbones which I really loved. This colour reminds me of a very grown up grey which ties in wonderfully with Winter. 

The second colour is called Planks a Lot, I think this is my favourite, readers of my blog will know just how much I adore anything purple, and this colour is no exception. For me to describe this colour I would call it a creamy purple almost lilac and lavender which wears really well. 

Thirdly is a interesting colour called Stranger Tides to me this is like a guacomole colour, a little army green but with not quite so much brown in it. This to me is a really trendy colour which works well with demin and black boots, that sort of thing, gorgeous!

 Lastly, I tried Sparrow Me the Drama again with the amazing play on words as only OPI does best, this colour I ended up having to photograph with my iphone to try get a try representation yes it is a creamy pink but it really has a hint of violet in it which really makes it quite unique and a really grown up pink. Quite a nice change from other more girlie ballerina pinks. 


So that is it I am really happy with the options given in the mini pack and you will get a few uses out of each, enough to satisfy my desire to try these colours. 


What do you think? Do you have a favourite, have you tried any of these yourself?


miss chew


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May Shopping Ban... dark times are ahead...

I have decided, well it was decided upon looking at my bank balance that I am going on a shopping BAN for the Month of May. Why? You may ask would a self confessed shopaholic do such a crazy thing? Well I just paid return flights to Thailand for my friends wedding which I leave for in 6 weeks and I paid a months rent and won't be getting paid again til the last day of this month. Yup broke...(Also I would like some spending money whilst in Thialand...) The other reason is if I don't make a big deal about this and put myself on a "ban" I will do what I did last night which was had some time to kill so wandered through David Jones only to find myself purchasing OPI new Pirates of the Carribean collection (reviews to come), you see my point? 

Honestly I have enough of everything to last me through this month and I want to do this for myself to prove to myself that I actually can have self restraint, I just chose not to most times. 

I know a couple of other bloggers who are doing the same and I hope we can all support each other. 

Tough times are ahead. 

miss chew

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Coming Soon: OPI Pirates of the Carribean 4 Lacquer Collection!!

I am pleased to announce the NEW range of OPI is for Pirates of the Carribean 4 and is due to hit our shores on the 1st May in line with the movies launch.
Like the Burlesque range this range is sure to cause a splash (sea reference getit)!! There will be 6 nail lacquers.

The Top Row: Silver Shatter, Mermaid Tears, Planks A Lot

Bottom Row: Sparrow me the Drama, Steady as she Rose, Stranger Tides, Skull and Crossbones.

I am so excited for this range as all the colours look wonderful. Such beautiful creamy, oceanic shades. The other exciting news is it features a SILVER SHATTER. OMG, OMG, OMG... I need this in my life! The names are, as usual perfectly hilarious and completely fitting with the theme. Stranger Tides and Skull and Crossbones I think will be first on my list. Oh the colours are just divine and are completely wearable for everyday.

As soon as these come out I will be purchasing my favourites to swatch for you!

Until then...

miss chew

xx