Swatch Sunday: OPI SoftShades Collection 2015

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Good morning, readers! I have swatches of the new OPI SoftShades Collection for you this morning. I am a huge fan of brights and have been loving all of the neon collections lately, so I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed trying these out. A palette cleanser, feminine and bridal? Whatever the reason, I really like them so let's take a look!

OPI Chiffon My Mind

Sheer white with shimmer.

I'm showing four thin coats below without top coat.

This was my favorite in the bottle but I wish it didn't take so many coats to get rid of the patchiness. The shimmer is gorgeous, though.

OPI Put it in Neutral

Pink toned beige.

I'm showing three coats  below without top coat.

I'm not sure that you could ever build this up to not show some VNL, but that's what I like about it. This is one of my favorites from the collection, it gave my bare nails a nice pink tone without taking away from the look of a natural nail. The pink works well with my skin tone.

OPI Act Your Beige!

Light Beige.

I'm showing three coats below without top coat.

This one was still a little streaky at 3 coats.

OPI Make Light of the Situation

Iridescent glitter topper.

I'm showing only one coat over Put it in Neutral with top coat below.

THIS! This is my favorite combination of the collection. I've already worn it as a pedicure as well. Sparkly but feminine and understated. You could even do some white french tips over Put it in Neutral and add Make Light of the Situation on top for a slightly bolder look. Super love.

OPI Petal Soft

Pink and white flecked with white daisy shaped glitter.

I'm showing one coat over Act Your Beige! with top coat.

The glitter spread easily. The daisies don't always come out on the brush, as you can see that only 2 of 4 nails got them on the first try. You can shake before application and have a better chance of a daisy. It needed 2 coats of top coat to seal in the large glitter pieces with my rounded nails.

OPI This Silver's Mine!

Pearlescent silver.

I'm showing three coats below without top coat.

There are definitely visible brushstrokes and it's my least favorite from the collection. To me, it's a miss and I always wonder why colors like this are released. 

So what do you think of the new OPI SoftShades Collection? Would you wear these neutral colors, or maybe layer the toppers over brights? There are also going to be kits and GelColor available, info on those below. Thanks so much for reading!

SoftShades GelColors ($14.95 salon): Get gel durability and opaque color with eight long-lasting pale shades. Available in the same in-demand SoftShade lacquer colors Chiffon My Mind, Petal Soft, Put it in Neutral, Act Your Beige!, This Silver’s Mine!, and Make Light of the Situation, I Couldn’t Bare Less! and Love is in the Bare.

WHERE TO FIND THEM: ULTA, Salons and select professional salons

• SoftShades Mini 4-Pack ($13.95 retail, $7.50 salon): This essential, limited edition kit offers mini-sized nail lacquers in four sheer romantic hues. Includes shades: Act Your Beige!, Put it in Neutral, This Silver’s Mine!, and Make Light of the Situation. 

WHERE TO FIND THEM: ULTA, ULTA.com, Macy’s, Macys.com and select professional salons

• The Look of Crystal Kit ($24.95 retail, $12.50 salon): OPI is putting glittering nail art at your fingertips with crystals from Swarovski. With real Swarovski crystals, nail glue, and a trio of luxe shades you’ll be able to create shimmering graphic looks. Included shades: Chiffon My Mind, Black Onyx, and This Silver’s Mine! *Also available in matching gel colors. 

WHERE TO FIND THEM: ULTA, ULTA.com and select professional salons

• The Nude Pink & White Kit ($16.95 retail, $9.00 salon): With two full-sized, limited-edition matte shades, this kit offers the ultimate in understated color. Included shades: I Couldn’t Bare Less! and Love is in the Bare. *Also available in matching gel colors. 

WHERE TO FIND THEM: ULTA, ULTA.com and select professional salons

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*The polishes in this post were sent for me to review with my honest opinion.