OPI — GoldenEye

Happy Meowlloween, kittens! I hope you enjoyed reading about my Top Ten as much as I enjoyed writing about them! Now, back to business.

I've got another color from the OPI Skyfall James Bond Collection to share with you: GoldenEye*.

GoldenEye is a bright, flashy yellow gold. I would say it's less like 14k warm, classic gold and more like every kid's favorite Hanukkah candy, gelt.

The base of GoldenEye is a rosy yellow-orange. The glitter is unusual; to me this seems like more of a really dense flakie. The gold flakes appear irregular.

This color is not for the faint of heart. It's on the loud side for sure. It doesn't just say, "Look at me!" — it screams it. So be prepared for a lot of attention if you end up sporting GoldenEye.

GoldenEye was the perfect color to go with my Halloween costume because I needed something over-the-top and shiny. And definitely something GOLD. Why you ask? Because I was going to be a hamburger. Yes, a hamburger.

Yes! A GlamBurger! I bought some neon green tulle to serve as my "Lettuce Wrap," added some much needed American Cheese to the neckline and created some ginormous cheeseburgers for my... buns.

What did you guys dress up as for Halloween? And of course I want to know, did your nails play a starring role in your costume?

xxofromLA'sglammiestburger, Francesca

*product provided for honest review

OPI — The World Is Not Enough

I was so excited to get my paws on the new James Bond Skyfall Collection from OPI. Three colors were especially alluring, so I needed your help to narrow down which one I'd try first! GoldenEye, Casino Royal and The World Is Not Enough went head to head, and one emerged victorious. I am pleased to share The World Is Not Enough with you guys!

But first, let's look at a couple pictures of the star of Skyfall, the blondest Bond, the macho man, the hunk-a-hunk of burning homme that is... DANIEL CRAIG.

And now moving on to my review of The World Is Not Enough, or "TWINE."* First off, WOW. Not what I expected! It is called a "rosy pewter" by OPI, and, while I can see how those adjectives apply, they do not do this color justice.

TWINE is a chameleon color; it's pewter, it's plum, it's mushroom, it's graphite. It's filled with the tiniest specks of multi-colored microglitter; bits of mint and fuchsia, purple and silver. TWINE is gorgeous. It's already one of my favorite colors in my Stash.

Since I just put it on, I can't tell you how the formula wear, but I can tell you how it goes on. It's somewhat sheer, so the color is buildable. I put on three thin coats for MAXIMUM SPARKLEOCITY. Check out the photos below to experience TWINE.

So what do you guys think? I am so pleased with your choice!

xxo, Francesca

P.S. I leave you with 60 seconds of pure Daniel Craig.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8mFthoHzKY]

*product provided for honest review

James Bond Skyfall Collection by OPI

Oh, I just LOVE the smell of fresh polish, don't you? What a perfect Friday surprise — the Skyfall Collection just arrived at my doorstep. Wheee!

I must say, there are some inventive colors, some new twists on classic shades and glitter. James Bond is a secret agent who knows how to slip under the (proverbial and literal) radar, so it's kind of funny to me that these colors are anything but inconspicuous. This is one attention-grabbing, jaw-dropping collection!

In fact, I don't even know where to begin! I need your input. Will you please help me choose which shade to model for you guys? Vote now, because I'll paint the winner on my nails Sunday night!

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doubleOH!sevenindeed, Francesca

butter LONDON — Shag

And now, another new shade from butter LONDON's fall lineup — Shag*!

Shag is such a foxy shade, perfect for fall. Here in California, the only rusty shade I see is on old cars... but I remember my days on the East Coast. I recall the reds, yellows, and oranges of crisp leaves, the deep sapphire of late September skies... the comforting scents of cinnamon and apple... Can you tell that I miss my favorite season?

Shag is like autumn in a bottle. A deep, rusty copper with burgundy undertones, Shag has left me feeling festive — well, as festive as I can feel when it's still hot as blue blazes and feels like midsummer here in Los Angeles.

The formula was smooth and very pigmented; my look required only 2 coats. I found that it chipped after 5 days, which was a little disappointing, but I still think 5 days is a good run. As always, when choosing a shade as reflective as this, be sure to buff your nails so that you've got a smooth surface to work with — or else the gleaming finish will highlight ridges & imperfections.

xx, Francesca

*product provided for honest review

butter LONDON — Dodgy Barnett

Oi! The birds at butter LONDON have sent me a few colors to try from their fall collection. So, first up is Dodgy Barnett*!

We'll get to basics straightaway. Yes, it goes on smoothly; smooth as silk since butter LONDON's formula is, as you may know, one of the best. (Like most of my manis, I wore this for a full week and only started to get little chips on the 6th day, and even then they were barely noticeable.) I strongly considered putting down a coat or two of ORLY Mirror Mirror, a pale creamy gray, to give myself a good base, but I decided against it. I wanted to see Dodgy Barnett in its full glory.

It's a holographic polish, but it's a bit unusual in that it's not a true holo that goes on opaque and is crazy crazy bling, like Nfu Oh 61. Instead, you can see that the holographic specks (too small to even call them microglitter) are suspended in a translucent base — almost clear, but not quite.

The first coat did amazing coverage and no streakiness at all. The second coat nearly satisfied me. If you have naturally beautiful nails with pretty moons and tips, then two coats may be the perfect way for you to show off. I, however, wanted GLITTERO MAXIMO, so I applied a third thin coat and got just what I asked for. Awesomeness.

The thing to remember, my Polishment pal, is that you and I... we know nail polish. We are no stranger to holos. We've seen so many pictures online, we've been left with the feeling that holos are not particularly unusual. And you're right, they are not. To polish people, they aren't. But to the average Joe or Jane...

You guys, this rocked my coworker's (and friends!) worlds. Dodgy Barnett was treated liked a big time celeb around here. Kind of comical, actually. I haven't gotten compliments like this in a while. Of course I was flattered, but I was also terribly amused. It was just so... quaint. All this hubbub over a holo? Oh, you silly, silly noobs.

Then I looked back down at my nails and thought, huh. Maybe you all have a point.

While it's true that Dodgy Barnett is not as early-2000s BAM holo as it could be, that's exactly why I like it. It's a pretty, (somewhat) sophisticated holo that is a great addition to your Stash if you're looking for a little pizazz. And as a side note, although this is part of butter LONDON's Fall 2012 collection, I think this color's totally appropriate all year round.

holothere, Francesca

*product provided for honest review