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Review & Swatches: OPI Holland Collection for Spring/Summer 2012

by Amber on January 31, 2012

in nail care,nail polish,new products,product reviews,swatches

Truth be told, I’m pretty WOWED by the new Holland Collection from OPI for Spring and Summer 2012. Rather than go on and on about it, I wanted to just show it to you because I thought it was too pretty for words! I’ll share some more thoughts after you enjoy the photos!

Swatches… 

A Roll in The Hague
Take advantage of this frisky little orange.

Did You ’ear About Van Gogh?
Rumor has it…this sandy bisque is a work of art.

Dutch ’Ya Just Love OPI?
All of Holland hollers for this crowd-pleasing plum.

Gouda Gouda Two Shoes
Take a walk on the wild side with this robust rose.

I Don’t Give a Rotterdam!
This sassy steal-blue shimmer means business!

I Have a Herring Problem
What’s that you say? I need to “sea” this shimmery green-blue?

Kiss Me on My Tulips
A smooch-worthy shade of hot pink.

Pedal Faster Suzi!
This pink lavender shimmer will have you “wheeling.”

Red Lights Ahead…Where?
This coral-packed red is the hottest in the district.

Thanks a WindMillion
You totally deserve this breezy sea green.

Vampsterdam
A deep purple for a divine diva.

Wooden Shoe Like to Know?
It’s no secret…everybody loves this shimmery chocolate-brown.

Suzi says…

“Wearing these colors on fingers and toes will accessorize the season’s hottest trends,” remarks Suzi. “The varied palette of colors accentuates the looks that walked the runway, from colored pants and ladylike frocks to long, blousy-sleeved tops and dramatic patterns.”

I say…

In terms of application, the only one that posed a little bit of a problem for me was Did You ‘Ear About Van Gogh? I don’t know if it was the polish itself or the brush I had, but it wanted to streak. A third thin coat helped for sure. Additionally, Gouda Gouda Two Shoes may require a thin third coat, depending on your desired coverage.

It may seem that I Have a Herring Problem and I Don’t Give a Rotterdam! are dupes, but honestly, they’re not. They’re siblings, but not twins! I found that all of the cream polishes gave fantastic coverage—and while all of the swatches were done with two coats (with the exception of Did You ‘Ear About Van Gogh?), you may wish to use a thin third on some of the shades where shimmer is prevalent for total coverage.

Bottom Line: We’re impressed by the diversity of the shades in this collection—you’ve got a great combo of both brights and more mellow shades. The deeper shades could even take you through fall!

Price & Availability: The Holland Collection will be available February 8, 2012, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $8.50 each.

More photos…

An editorial sample was provided by the company and evaluated to determine our opinion of the product in this post. Please see the Disclosures page for further information regarding our policies for using editorial samples.
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{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }

1 SamNo Gravatar January 31, 2012 at 5:33 pm

YES. Thank you for the swatches!! I’ve been waiting for someone to post them because I’m really digging this collection.

2 VanessaNo Gravatar January 31, 2012 at 5:34 pm

That light pink one is gorg!

3 PolarbelleNo Gravatar January 31, 2012 at 5:39 pm

I had to wipe drool looking at your pictures cuz it kept dripping on my screen. I love what I’m seeing from this collection, it’s full of a whole lot of win!

4 shaunaNo Gravatar January 31, 2012 at 6:54 pm

Vampsterdam or Wooden Shoe for sure!

5 Katie D.No Gravatar February 1, 2012 at 7:18 am

These colors are truly gorg! Fingers crossed you do a giveaway.

6 AmberNo Gravatar February 1, 2012 at 7:49 am

Hi Katie, I can’t promise, but I’m going to try! xo

7 ViktorijaNo Gravatar February 2, 2012 at 6:22 am

I love your swatches! Color-wise they are always just the way the polishes end up looking on me.

8 AmberNo Gravatar February 2, 2012 at 6:28 am

Thanks Viktorija! We try to get them as accurate as possible :)

9 ShariNo Gravatar February 3, 2012 at 12:28 am

All of these colors are pretty. Really like the Wooden Shoe Like to Know color. Don’t have a brown nail polish in my collection.

10 KrisNo Gravatar February 3, 2012 at 12:38 pm

Oooohhh!!! Drooooooollllsssss!!!! This entire set is amazing! Love the clean, clear swatches. I would love to own these beauties.

11 KatrinaNo Gravatar February 4, 2012 at 5:59 am

These are to dye for want to enter the contest I lov this collection all are so fab must hav love you OPI
I’m a nail artist! OPI is a must hav for me Kiss me on the tulip is very pretty

12 Beauty In My MindNo Gravatar March 6, 2012 at 12:24 pm

Your swatches of these OPI nail polishes are AMAZING! I want to buy every single colour, but my favourites though have to be ‘A Roll in The Hague’ and ‘Kiss Me on My Tulips’ Great post :) xxx

13 AmberNo Gravatar March 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm

Thanks, Beauty!

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