Feb 4, 2016

OPI RED...WHO KNEW?

Last September, I got the bright idea that I was going to start being a big girl, and that I would paint my nails with a different color each month.

(I also decided that I would try to conduct myself like a real grown person who was raised indoors and should know better, but...baby steps, people.  Baby steps.)

January was supposed to be a lovely icy grey blue, but ended up being more navy-ish by the time the end of the month rolled around.  I think the verdict is still out on whether or not I am cool enough to carry off a fashion color like that....the memory of my dear departed mother says "Absolutely, not, Constance JoAnn!".  The twelve year old geeky bookworm trapped inside me says "Like, totally rad, dude!"  So, the blue goes in to the basket until next year.

For February, I decided that I wanted the perfect red.  This might not seem like a tall order, considering that most cosmetic companies offer a gazillion shades of the color, but when your skin tone is somewhere between ecru mono canvas, an old banana, and a brown paper sack depending on the lightng, this can be a challenge.

So in pops Laura J. Perin with the solution.  I don't know if it's a trick or not, but all of this time spent playing with Valentine Wreath convinced me that if I could just find red nail polish the same shade as the bow, I would be happy as a clam.

Enter OPI Red.

Probably the first color they ever made, and judging from the age of the bottle in my beauty closet, probably in my colllection all along without me knowing it.

Ahhhh, stitchy peace brings manicurial delight!  I am chuffed...feeling like a lady with my red nails and toes, and over the moon that all things stitchy and spinstery are matchy matchy!

Woo Hoo!

21 comments:

  1. Can't beat classic red, Coni. But don't give up on blue! Your wreath is beautiful. :)

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous for both! :D Cathryn

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  3. The wreath is spectacular, as Mary just said. Not being a nail person myself,I am just as happy with au natural on the fingers but having said that, I am all excited to see the next 10 shades of beautiful that you will be coming out with! Back to stitchy, is the wreath going to be placed inside a frame or are you going to make it into a "stuffed" wreath and hang it, or ... maybe a cushion. Let us know.

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  4. Beautiful wreath, beautiful nails, you are amazing as usual! Liz

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  5. Your wreath is looking fabulous and your nails looks classic in red. I do look forward to seeing what you come up with for the other 10 months for your fingernails.

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  6. You may inspire me to try different colors too! Orange or purple in October is as far as I have gone. Dutch Tulips is another good OPI red.

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  7. OPI has so many great colors and OPI Red is truly a classic! (No affiliation except fandom.) Take a look at Big Apple and I'm Not Really a Waitress, too.

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  8. Perfection!
    But there is always Channel Red as the perfect red according to Women's Wear Daily.
    Ruth in Oxnard CA.
    PS Party On Conni!!!!!!!!!

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  9. I love that color! It looks great on you.
    Glad you found it.
    Cheryl

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  10. Now our nails need to match our needlework. Both nails and needlework look beautiful

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  11. I absolutely love this wreath and I'm looking forward to your finish. And, your manicure is gorgeous - I love red and it is beautiful. i think we all will enjoy seeing what color you pick in the future.

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  12. Love your wreath! My favorite red is I'm Not Really A Waitress. The name is so perfect!

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  13. You can always count on OPI with great colors. The color goes perfectly with that bow. Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone. I seem to do it from time to time. :)

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  14. You must own OPI Cajun Shrimp it is a great color for summer.

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  15. You are right it's a great shade of red! Pretty.

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  16. Your wreath is gorgeous and your nails are gorgeous, can't wait to see what next month's color will be!

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  17. ::whispers:: Have you heard of ILNP.com? ::scuttles away, snickering at having enabled another unsuspecting victim::

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  18. OPI's An Affair in Red Square is great for February -- not only Valentine's Day but Chinese New Year! Gung Hai Fat Choy!

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