It was a day like any other.

I went to pick up a "few" items from Sueprdrug and seeing all of the beautiful pastel colours in which nail varnishes have been released for the summer I just couldn't help myself but to get a couple (or a few couples). And then I saw the Nicole by OPI stand. I do own a number of OPI polishes, which you cannot get from a drugstore, and I have always been pleased with them eventhough they are defintely on the pricy side. I had no clue though what this "Nicole by OPI" business was all about. But as it was 3 for 2 there was no better time to find out.

One of the more interesting Nicole by OPI polishes that I got is one in beautiful pastel shades with little specks in them. I was intrigued and anxious too not really knowing what to expect. What were the specks for? But I looked at the pink one and though that it looked exactly like strawberry ice cream that I used to have in childhood and so I got 4 colours with specks.

I normally put a clear base and top coat when doing my manicure. But then I do feel that at times this causes the polish to chip quicker and so I skipped those steps on this occasion.



After the first coat I realised that the specks were actually a granules, which you could feel when touched. The texture overall was quite liquidy but you could definitely see the colour. It dried matte and I wasn't sure I actually liked it. I applied the second coat and let it dry, wandering if I should use a shiny top coat. And when the second coat dried I was stunned.

My nails looked gorgeous!


The effect was like nothing I had seen before. It was completely matte with tiny dark granules that felt rough to the touch. My nails looked like the sort of hard boiled candy that was rough on the outside or coloured sugar.

One of the nails chipped on the same day - I have no idea when, but the remaining stayed well for the next few days, which is never the case since I tend to wash my hands or immerse them in water many times in a day.



Overall an amazing product that exceeded my expectations and in amazing colours! Already one of my favourites this summer.