OPI: Go Goth! nail polish set

I have been converted into a huge OPI mini collection fan.  I love that I can try out a handful of the  new or special edition colors for less than the cost of 2 polishes!  As soon as I saw the this Halloween set, I knew I had to try out Sanguine as soon as possible!  

Lucky for me, this cute set came with a lacy wrist cuff, it's cute but rather random!  The color selection is dark (would expect anything else, from a collection with the word goth?)  In this little collection there is a matte black, dark burgundy, sparkly purple and a black with blue glitter.  

 

I really enjoy this set of from OPI because it has a good variety, but also some unique colors.  I don't own a billion OPI colors, but judging from the other mini collections this one offers more range.  I've noticed OPI always includes a red-red nail polish and it always looks so generic and boring.  This set includes a red but it's dark and unique.  I don't own anything like it (I think Sally Hansen just release a polish like this!).  I also love that it doesn't include a top coat polish.  Gosh, I hate that in mini collections.  This collection offers 4 colors for about $12 dollars.  Not bad. 

I slapped this polish on fast, please ignore mistakes!

Sanguine is a dark, burnt burgundy with shimmery red speckles.  It seems dark from a distance but bright bloody red when near.  I <3 this polish! I wish they had the full size!

Nevermore is more generic.  If you own OPI Ink, this is similar.  I wouldn't jump out of my seat to buy this polish, but it's still a good color if you don't own anything like it.

Unripened was by far the worst color to capture on camera.  It's black with blue sparkly bits.  I enjoy it because it looks black from a distance, but surprise - it's not!  It's a good color for fall. 

Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to try Obscurity out, but I'm not into mattes!  You can see a sample of this polish on my first image.  

Overall, I'm quite content with this Halloween release.  I like the range in colors and the fact that they included 4 polishes in this mini set.  Typically, they include 3 polishes and 1 top coat, which in my opinion sucks!  Also, I'm not sure why they thought a wrist cuff was a good idea for the collection.   I'm not a marketing genius, but I don't think OPI's consumers were begging for the wrist cuff!  How about you charge us less for the mini collection next time?  That would make us all happy :)

Recent finds from Forever 21

Raise your hand if you are guilty of online "window" shopping!  I know I'm not the only girl online that has a bill over $100 dollars at one of her favorite online retailers.  Half the time, I never end up placing an actual order but it's almost addicting online "window" shopping.  It's sad, but I want to say, I enjoy it.

So here I was, stalking Forever 21 dot com, because the actual store never has what I can find online.  My cart was pretty full, but I decided to reward myself.  This time I had actually placed an order. Hooray! 

I spent 98% of the summer wearing dresses.  Winter makes it too painful to wear dresses, but if I find if I wear heavy tights (Walmart has a good selection of thick ones for cheap) they help me stay toasty.  This dress will look great with a belt and brown boots. 

These tights are amazing.  They will probably last 5 minutes on me before I find a run, but I'm excited nonetheless!

Puffy sleeves seem to be in this season.  <3 Puffy shoulders.

Cozy sweater, a must!  Gray is a neutral so will match everything in my wardrobe.

Did I mention the obsession with the puffy sleeves? I got an extra in baby blue. 

I have been on the search for cute, sparkly flats for an affordable price. I do a lot of walking at work, so I need some thing cute & comfy. These are perfect!

Does anyone else have a slightly unusual addiction to online "window" shopping, or am I the only freak?

Blondie

 

Words can't describe my excitement when I found out Blondie was coming to town.  Blondie aka Deborah Harry is an icon and a legend.  I just had to see them in person!  A few weeks back, I got my chance.  The show was amazing, but what else did I expect?  Blondie + live show = amazing.  Always.  Even though she's old enough to be a grandma, she was still stunning!  I was quite memorized if I do say so.   

The venue was small which I like, but often these little venues have annoying camera policies.  Such was the case for the Blondie show.  I was upset I couldn't bring my actual camera inside but I did manage to get beautiful blurry photos.  Yes, blurry photos.  All thanks to the venue.

 

 Oh well, at least I got to see and hear Blondie.  Twas Epic.