When I first saw swatches of O.P.I's New York City Ballet Soft Shades collection, I'm pretty sure I made an audible 'meh' sound. A bit like sheer lipsticks, sheer nail polish just seemed a bit pointless at first - but, again like the sheer lipsticks, I've worn this polish more times in the last week or so than anything else.
I spotted Care To Danse? on this blog layered over a glitter polish and absolutely loved the finish. It's a soft lilac jelly which looks nice on it's own (you may need a few layers, but the formula isn't overly streaky) but is at its best in combination with other polishes. I've worn it layered over Nails Inc. Porchester Square, it brings out the lavender tones and adds a pretty shine, but I think my favourite use for it is jelly sandwiches - layer of Care To Danse?, a layer of glitter polish and topcoat of Care To Danse?. I used my trusty Saffron London hex glitter. Care To Danse? softens the gold down in a really pretty way and the suspended glitter look is a very Deborah-Lippmann-on-the-cheap-mann.
I bought mine from the USA via eBay but the NYC Ballet collection is available on BeautyBay as a 15ml bottle for £10.50 or as a set of four 3.75ml bottles for £12.75.
I normally go for bright nail polishes but i love the look of this collection because like you say they will make great glitter sandwiches.
ReplyDeletePlus i love ballet so it's a win win package :)
I love this so much! I've never thought to do this with glitter but I'll definitely try it now. xx
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Ah so funny, I literally just blogged about the same nail polish! It's my new favourite too, although I also love Piroette My Whistle from the ballet collection! Check my manicure out here: http://mulberryplease.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/opi-manicure-nude-with-glitter.html
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of this! At first glance it's really neutral but the glitter makes it so much more interesting. It's such a good idea, I might have a little play around ! x
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This looks so pretty, love the glitter over the top x
ReplyDeleteThese look so beautiful. I often think glitter polish can look a little...childish/tacky if you'renot careful, but this looks so sophisticated, I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteI may need to get my hands on a bottle of 'Care to Danse' as it just so me!!
Miss Sarah x
oh lord i LOVE IT! as soon as i saw the picture on my bloglovin' feed i was just like THAT POLISH IS MAKING IT'S WAY INTO MY LIFE. especially the way you've paired it with the glitter, oh it looks amazing. maybe this is a bit too excited for a nail polish but it's AMAZING xx
ReplyDeleteLove this colour, natural looking, I love it x
ReplyDeleteI have this polish and I felt the same way. At first I wasn't completely sure, but I've been wearing it pretty much everyday since I bought it. It's so pretty, polished and subtle; I'm so glad I got it. Great review! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty combo ! I like that the glitter is not too 'in your face' ! xx
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Loving all the jelly sandwich manis I've seen at the moment :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of this collection especially Piroette My Whistle, beautiful!
Kirsty
http://kirsty-elizabeth-loves.blogspot.co.uk/
xx
you have the most brilliant nail polish collection xx
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That's such a beautiful shade, you have an amazing taste in nail polish shades I'm beginning to gather!
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This is so lovely! Also had no interest in these at first but after seeing this I care to danse! (awful, I know) x
ReplyDeleteDamn it meg, have to put this on my wishlist too! I can't afford to keep buying everything you recommend! ;) xxx
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteI want it. x
*Goes to check eBay*
This is so pretty! I love the mix of pale lilac and gold glitter as it's really subtle compared to other combinations!
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gorgeous.. i love how it's off-white but still intense in its paleness.. beautiful.. i am imagining myself wearing it with a orange blazer,, the awful clash is somehow calling me!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a pretty, soft shade. And layered over glitter polish is a great idea!
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Genius!
ReplyDeleteOh wow...prettiness personified in a nail shade!
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I'm so excited for this collection! This pink is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe layering looks very pretty! I am going to have to try this.
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So pretty and feminine :) x
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks really beautiful!
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