OPI — GoldenEye

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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

My Top Ten \ Number Seven: OPI — The World Is Not Enough

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I wasn't kidding last week when I said that OPI The World Is Not Enough catapulted to the upper echelon of my Stash. I love this polish! So of course it had to be in My Top Ten. When I say "love," I mean it.

In honor of The Spy Who Shagged Me (in my dreeeeeams) I had to make it number 7 — 007, that is.

I reviewed my love of TWINE here, as you may recall. Since I've already blabbered on and on about my devotion to this shade, let's just enjoy some Daniel Craig pics, shall we?

Have any of you guys given The World Is Not enough a try yet?

inBondwetrust, Francesca

P.S. Missed the first few? No prob.

My Top Ten \ Number One: CHANEL — Perle Rosée

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Let's kick off My Top Ten! My dearest readers know that I have a weakness for Chanel. Thankfully, I restrain myself from buying too many of the brand's gorgeous colors. Actually, that makes me sound well-behaved and pretty pious. Let's face it; if I could, I would. Alas, my cats need to be fed, rent needs to be paid and fine wine needs to be sipped.

Thus I have but a few treasured Chanel bottles in my Stash, and my most favorite of all is Perle Rosée. I remember I bought this color before I attended the first official conference of my professional life, back in 2008. I wanted to look well-manicured, but refined. Attractive, not distracting. What's more classic than pearls?

Chanel Perle Rosée fit the bill perfectly. It's a warm, metallic beige-y pink that gleams but doesn't glitter. It's modern yet timeless. Luminous, glowing, understated. It's totally chic and so charmingly Chanel.

 

I'd wear this to a number of occasions: an interview, a wedding, my own wedding, being tried before Judge Judy, meeting President Obama, meeting the parents, a premiere, a party... I'd wear it anywhere with confidence. Not to mention, I've yet to see a complexion it doesn't flatter.

In short, this polish is pure perfection.

onedownninetogo, Francesca

OPI — The World Is Not Enough

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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

butter LONDON — Shag

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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