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Manicure Monday: Red Lights Ahead... Where? & Giveaway Winner!

March 05, 2012

Oh, Mondays. Sometimes I love them, most times I hate them. They're my longest days at school too! I have a class from 10-11, a break from 11-2, then a class from 2-5. By 5pm I always want to curl up in a ball and sleep.. class can be so boring!

Before we get to this week's colour, the winner of my appreciation giveaway is Brenda (Small Town Gal). Please email me your mailing address so I can get the package out to you ASAP! :)

On my nails this week, I'm sporting another colour from the OPI Holland collection - a beautiful coral red creme called Red Lights Ahead... Where?



This colour is a very bright coral-red. It can change tones according to the lighting you are in. I have found that it looks deepest red indoors, and shines more coral out in the sunlight.



Weird thing is that the brush in my bottle was stiffer than normal, making the application a little difficult for me at first. I am pretty sure that OPI brushes are supposed to be identical, so I likely got a faulty brush. The formula was perfect though, and I honestly think I could have stopped at one coat of polish for complete opacity if I applied with a heavier hand.



The colour wore beautifully on my tips for about 5 days, showing very minimal tip wear, surviving through the massive amount of typing I do everyday! If it were a little more orange and less red, we would be pretty close to the 2012 Pantone colour of the year.

I'm excited to wear this more in the summer months!

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38 comments

  1. Ava TallulahMarch 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    That's a brilliant red. So pretty.
    I am terrible at doing my own nails, so I'm jealous!

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  2. SquaredMarch 5, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    your blog is great. I'm following you too darling!
    I love how you paint your nails too!
    Hope to see you soon <3

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  3. A Very Sweet BlogMarch 5, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I love the durability of OPI! That color looks fantastic on you Andrea. Hope this Monday and the rest for that matter hahaha go by quickly for you. I don't like them either.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  4. Paper MoonMarch 5, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    what a beautiful colour! x

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  5. Selvaggia CapizziMarch 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love this shade of red! So bright!
    Come to visit my blog and if you want let’s follow each other on Bloglovin, GFC and Facebook!
    xoxo
    Don't Call Me Fashion Blogger
    Bloglovin'
    Facebook

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  6. HANANAAMarch 5, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    amazing color! it's almost like you wanna eat the color, kind of "strawberry-ish" - love it! :)

    Hanna
    http://whoishanna.blogspot.com/

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  7. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    absolutely gorgeous nails!! :)
    Much love, Gabriele. xx

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  8. PAPSMarch 5, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Gorgeous color. So bright. Thanks for following me. Following you back.
    www.thoughtsofpaps.com

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  9. hautepinkprettyMarch 5, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    that color is gorgeous! So vibrant <3 great blog btw

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  10. nooneMarch 5, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    that's a pretty red!!

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  11. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    there is nothing sexier than red nails!
    xxx Ros.e.
    http://tramped-rose.blogspot.com/

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  12. KatherineMarch 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    great red color <3

    I love your blog, would u like to follow each other on GFC and Bloglovin'? :)

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  13. minnieyaoMarch 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    The red is so bold and beautiful! I love to wear all shades of reds and pinks :)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for the comment dear :) following back , try my giveaway princess !

    Fi *

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  15. M.W.March 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    OH MY that color is GORGGGGGEOUS

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  16. StephanieMarch 5, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love this red!

    http://fashionroll.net

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  17. Arika YasmineMarch 5, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I used to have the same giveaway to my readers, red OPI nail polish :)


    Follow my blog at
    www.arikayasmine.blogspot.com

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  18. BridgetMarch 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    great blog and post! of course I followed back. :) That read is stunning.

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  19. BridgetMarch 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    **red, obviously I can't spell. lol

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  20. See Xiong.March 5, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    awesome blog. I love nail polishes, especially red. I'm now following you. come check out my blog and hopefully you can return the follow. =).

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  21. Valencia MaximillianMarch 5, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    You have the prettiest nail!! and always loveee opi colors! stunning red <3
    definitely following you back dear! :)

    xoxo
    http://styleshowroom.blogspot.com/

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  22. AkikoMarch 5, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Beautiful color! I've heard it's really hard to do red polish, but your nails look so beautiful! xo akiko
    Style Imported

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  23. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    hey there! thanks for the lovely comment on my blog and following me :) im totally following you, your blog is fantastic!! love it :)

    x Hannah Rose
    http://creativeandcoy.blogspot.com

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  24. Selvaggia CapizziMarch 5, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    I am following through GFC and bloglovin!

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  25. MelliMarch 5, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    The color is beautiful and that's awesome that it lasted 5 days! My nails usually chip the next day lol.

    casual-beauty.blogspot.com

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  26. Annie YangMarch 6, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Andrea, you always have a great colour on your nails! Can't believe it looks nearly perfect after FIVE days of wear - impressive!!

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  27. Ioana-CarmenMarch 6, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Lovely color! Ioana

    http://www.fashionspot.ro/

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  28. Blonde hair, Blue jeansMarch 6, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    nice :)

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  29. ATWMarch 6, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    wow this colour is amazing!!!
    xxx


    http://pulcinellata.blogspot.com/

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  30. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    Hello from Ireland! First visit to your blog :) This is such a pretty colour.

    Emma xo
    www.fluffandfripperies.com

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  31. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Oh and I'm following you now! Look forward to your posts xo

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  32. MIRTEMarch 6, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Wauw! Nice color! An you have such beautiful nails!!

    My Blog: MyFashionMind‏

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  33. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    The perfect shade of flame red! XX

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  34. EviMarch 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Thank you so much for following me! I'm following you back ;)

    Evi xoxo

    http://thenotebookofafashionlover.blogspot.com

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  35. no argue .March 6, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Śliczna ! In Poland it's mean beautiful - thats you !

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  36. no argue .March 6, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I like this colour !

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  37. VeronicaMarch 6, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Great color!

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  38. SplendorMarch 7, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    I really like that color as I find red to be a bit overpowering this is a perfect balance.

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