Super Bass: Nicki Minaj for OPI Collection

Like last year's very successful Katy Perry collection, OPI has teamed up with hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to release a collection of inspired polishes.  Also like the Katy Perry collection, there's a Shatter polish included, this time a metallic fuchsia.  Unlike the Perry collection which was mostly sparkles, there are some great cremes that I'm falling in love with.

From left to right:

Fly, Did It On 'Em, Metalliac 4Life, Pink Friday, Save Me, Super Bass Shatter

While I don't have this collection yet, I feel this is the perfect collection for spring.  While I don't have the collection yet, I'm going to go ahead and say buy this immediatly, because I can see this selling out.  This is by no means an original collection, but I can't think of any dupes right away.  When I saw Pink Friday (the pink creme) and Fly (the teal creme) I thought I had similar shades but I don't.  I thought Pink Friday would be close to Chanel's May from their spring 2012 collection, but the Pink Friday is more vivid.  The only color I'm not feeling is the glittery Save Me, which is sandwhiched between Pink Friday and the Shatter in the picture above.  It features long bar glitter, which is hell to remove, even though formulas are better than from when I was in high school.

As far as the Super Bass Shatter goes...frankly I'm over Shatter and other crackle polish finishes.  However, looking at some swatches some other blogs have done, I may break down and get it.  I love love love how well it goes with all of the cremes. I only wish OPI made small bottle versions of the Shatter like they do the collections.

The Nicki Minaj collection is already available in stores such as JCPenney Salons, Trade Secret, and Ulta if you happen to be close enough to one.  Like the Katy Perry collection, I'll probably just pick up the set which has the small bottles minus the glitter topcoat Save Me and the Super Bass shatter.

LOOKBOOK: Feb. 6

It's bright yellow, cheap, and cute.

Patent Trim Straw Wallet, $10.50, Charlotte Russe

This adorable wallet also comes in orange, but I think the shade they used is too severe.  Buy this wallet this week and use it through the end of summer, then chuck it.  Be realistic: this wallet is from Charlotte Russe and it wasn't made to last beyond the season.

LOOKBOOK: Feb. 2

Sorry these have been off and on this week, I didn't get a chance to work on any posts over the weekend.

Colorblock Tote, Gap, $44

More colorblocking, more bright colors.  This tote comes in this great gray/pink combination, along with a black/white version, and a light gray/orange version that isn't available on the Gap website anymore but you can probably still find it in stores.

LOOKBOOK: Jan. 31

I can't look at a fashion spread anywhere without seeing a pair of loafer flats. 

 

Call It Spring Edmerson Slip On, $40, JCPenney

These come in black and nude, and you can't go wrong with either color.  I'm loving loafers because there's just a bit more style to them than a basic pair of ballet flats.  You don't have to limit yourself to just black or nude, they come in leopard print, glitter, and any color you want including this great shade of fuschia.

LOOKBOOK: Jan. 28

More brights.  I can't help myself.

XL Fashion Clutch, $59.99, Zara

It says it's a clutch, but it's deceptively big.  A little something else than the usual Fossil you carry everyday.

LOOKBOOK: Jan. 27

 The perfect skirt for a night out.

Silence & Noise Lace Skirt, $59, Urban Outfitters

A neon-ish pastel? Check.
Textured in lace?  Check.
Some amazing drama on the back? Check.

Quite possibly the best skirt I've seen for spring/summer.  Not for the faint of heart.
Also available in raspberry and cobalt blue.

LOOKBOOK: Jan. 26

Striped Drapey Tank, $19.50, American Eagle Outfitters

This tank comes in several shades, but I love the bright colors on this one.  I love the back on these, it's interesting and unique.