Saturday, November 3, 2012

Gold-Plated

My eyes haven't witnessed a more opulent polish than OPI GoldenEye. This is the one gold polish to rule them all. It's the kind of gold that decorates palaces and imperial costumes. It's hard to believe that the end result is just from three coats of the stuff. I've come across my share of metallic and foil polishes, but GoldenEye is in its own league. What impresses me most is that it's not frosty in any way. Against the light, it shines gold. Not silver, taupe, white or pewter. Just an amped up, dazzling gold. It doesn't look overly yellow (if anything, it's infused with a touch of orange) and isn't too light. There's a depth and luxury to it, despite how potentially gaudy and tacky a super shiny gold could be. It's here, just in time for the holiday season.




60 comments:

  1. that overall effect looks epic! it looks like those stick on nails... I love it!

    http://kitschsnitch.blogspot.com.au/

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  2. looks stunning ...beautiful gold ..

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  3. Whoa! Incredible. I couldn't stop looking at this!

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  4. Ah i saw this in real life yesteday and I want it as well! I want this more than the gold flakie top coat. The concept and result looks interesting but I don't think it's worth the $40 price tag =/

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  5. I'm not even a gold polish kind of girl, but that is crazy beautiful! x

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  6. Gorgeous polish!! And such amazing photos!

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  7. New follow :) Love this nail polish :) You take amazing photos too!

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  8. Loved the LOTR reference. I'm not really into nails (if you couldn't tell haha) but this is stunning. The whole collection's concept is so timely and appropriate. The composition of the polish is superb- I love that it's not frosty!

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  9. I am so so so excited to get this in the mail :D one nail polish to rule them all! XD
    x

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  10. OHMYYGAWWDDD THIS. is exactly what i've been looking for!!! Every other "gold" polish out there that I've seen is everything but perfect gold like you've mentioned - either too frosty, too yellow, too light etc etc etc... I've been refraining myself from buying nail polish for quite some time now because I feel like I don't use the existing ones enough, but I think this worth breaking the streak. Perfect gold, too pretty to resist! :P

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  11. This looks fantastic! I'm very hesitant towards gold polishes, but this one really does work. I have tried and reviewed The Living Daylights from the Skyfall collection if you want to check it out. I may have to get a few more from this collection.

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  12. I want The Man With The Golden Gun but can't part with $74!!!! Eeeeekk

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  13. woww most beautiful golden i have ever seen must have product
    Love the picture quality

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  14. Oh dear this is so, so pretty. I totally see what you mean by it being in a league of its own!

    Shell xx
    lovefromshell.blogspot.com.au

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  15. WOW what an amazing color! it looks incredible on you!! This is probably the best swatches i've seen so far!
    Completely mesmerized

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  16. holy jaazus this is an amazing gold!!

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  17. Oh my goodness what an amazing colour!
    S xx

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  18. That's incredible, it looks like little flecks of gold leaf coating your whole nail. So intense.

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    1. That's exactly how I'd describe it! It's not so much a liquid coating, it really is like minute gold plates layered over the nail.

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  19. wow!! now that's what you call GOLD! i love how lustrous it looks, i need this polish in my life right now. thanks alot for sharing! :)

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  20. Wow this is amazing! Who wouldn't like dazzling gold nails? How much did this set you back? :)

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    1. $19.95 since I bought it at retail price from David Jones. So expensive :( It's like $8.50 in the US. Sigh!

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  21. beautiful nail color!
    I have been on your blog for quite a while, eyeing your posts and have to say I LOVE it! I have just opened a new blog and am hoping you like it too! If you do, let's follow each other! Keep in touch:)

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  22. OPI's glitter polishes are the best! i have one in silver and i always feel like iron girl when i have them on :)

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  23. i agree i've never seen any gold like this.
    so rich and luxurious! it's like you just melt down real gold and put it on your nails!
    looks so lovely on you. :)

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  24. OmG!!! This color is absolutely beautiful i never see this color before...
    *..3* is so elegant and beautiful i want try whit that nail polish! many thanks for share sweetie!

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  25. I've spent a lot of time contemplating Golden Eye mainly because my coloring tends not to look so great against gold ... but your photographs are so stunning I may have to cave!

    ♥ Jessica

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  26. Oh my gosh, this is beeeautiful! Looks like fancy gold tin foil/gift wrapping. In just three coats too? It's so rich and shiny ahsjashsjkksjsklskjl;jk DO WANT. *lots of grabby hands*

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  27. Had me at hello! So unique, it's not even funny! Btw, you have adorable hands :)

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  28. Holy moly that's a gorgeous nail colour! That must be the most beautiful one I've ever seen! xx

    ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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  29. OMG this is breathtaking gorgeous!!!! I need this in my life! Hopefully it's going to be available here in germany..
    does it also 'pain in the ass' to be removed?

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    1. I dunno, it's not a chunky glitter so I think it shouldn't be too bad. I'm really liking the staying power of this - it's been several days and no chips (touch wood) :)

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  30. :o is soo beautiful, the famous gold polish!! looks amazing in you <3

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  31. Wow this polish is stunning, the perfect gold! Now normally I don't like gold polishes much but this is simply stunning!

    Charlee
    http://charmedcharlee.blogspot.co.uk
    xxxx

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  32. Oh wow, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I wish it was cheaper, though!


    Sandra from The Puzzle of Sandra's Life

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  33. Thanks for your sweet comment, I am finally back!

    I love this nail polish. It's perfect for the festive season coming up. Gorgeous! xx

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  34. It looks like your nails are encrusted with gold haha!! So nice, and perfect for the holidays or as an accent nail;)

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  35. so pretty! just intime for xmas seasonS! ^_~

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  36. This is seriously. . .MEGA gold! It must stand out a lot and especially when you're in the sun. Can't get over how luxurious the gold looks!

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  37. so beautiful! no need for rings with these :)

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  38. That OPI colour is amazing. And it looks lush, I might just have to try it! :)

    Thanks for stopping by. I like your blog so I'm following you on GFC.

    www.beautytricks1.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

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  39. This is gorgeous... I have never come across anythimg like this.

    xoxo
    Madiha

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  40. this is gorgeous... I've been on the hunt for a gold polish for xmas... think I have found it!! :)

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  41. Oh, lovely! Such a beautiful finish. I may have to check this out for myself, even though gold tends to look terrible on me, ha!

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  42. Me likey likey this! I bought a Milani one a while ago thinking it would look something like this, but nope. This has such a Christmas feel to it!!! Looks too lovely on your nails! Glad you found what you were looking for ^^ xx

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  43. Wow that is absolutely stunning on you! :-)

    ~ Yun

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  44. wow that nail polish is amazing! www.adoramehitabel.blogspot.com
    @adoramehitabel

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  45. I saw just a little of this post and immediately bought it on ebay. You are a true enabler! x

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