OPI Alice In Wonderland – Spring 2010 Collection - Swatches

[ginagate]

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Originally Posted by bellaboomboom However, a day later, the polish came off one toe completely. Then two days after that, another toe. I was quite disappointed to say the least since I've been waiting so long for these polishes! I had used Seche Vite as a top coat.

The same thing happened to me - I used Barielle topcoat. I'm going to try the OPI topcoat like the previous poster suggested. It's a shame these peel/chip so easily; the glitters are gorgeous!

 

[bellaboomboom]

Thanks for the advice everyone. So far the top coat I used over the weekend (Revlon) is holding up well with Mad As A Hatter. I don't think I'll be using my Seche Vite topcoat anymore.

 

[perfecttenn]

I'm really excited for this collection, can't wait to actually see it in person. Might definitely pick up a few.

 

[MzzRach]

My local beauty supply has the full size bottles, plus a set of all 4 colours in mini bottles (the mini bottle set was 12.99 USD). I was tempted, because the colours are so cool, but I barely use the polishes I have. Could not justify it.

 

[xStarryEyedX]

I'm surprised you guys had a hard time keeping the polishes on... because i couldn't get mad as a hatter OFF!! lol... it took me 10 minutes to get my nailpolish off, no joke! didn't even use a top coat. that's so strange =/!

 

[jmgjwd]

I used Out the Door over Mad as a Hatter & it chipped within 12 hrs and peeled off most of my nails in 2 days....but the rest was horrendous to take off w/ polish remover?!?!?! Absolutely gorgeous though and can't wait to wear it on the toes for the summer!!!

 

[LMD84]

i wore my mad as a hatter. after 24 hours it had chipped big time. like half a nail of polish would be gone! so quite frankly i'm very dissapointed in these. plus removing was a bitch so i just peeled them off in the end - which was a heck of alot easier!

 

[kaliraksha]

These are actually kind of disappointing to me, especially because I love love Alice. The colors are not unique and really 2 reds? I really expected a snazzy purple Cheshire cat color. Mad as a Hatter was what I wanted most, but some of the reviews are uninspiring especially since I've come to expect staying power out of a glitter nail polish.

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by kaliraksha These are actually kind of disappointing to me, especially because I love love Alice. The colors are not unique and really 2 reds? I really expected a snazzy purple Cheshire cat color. Mad as a Hatter was what I wanted most, but some of the reviews are uninspiring especially since I've come to expect staying power out of a glitter nail polish.

don't get me wrong - i think that in the bottles the colours look nice (even though they could have done better colours as you said!) it's just the glitters take about 4 coats to look decent... and then chip hours later! not cool!

 

[Ode to Joy]

I like the idea of layering it over other polishes, did anyone try that?

Frankenpolish NOTD Confetti in the Sky: Dior Gris Perle With OPI Mad as a Hatter Bella Koola

 

[bellaboomboom]

As much as I looked forward to getting the glitters, I hate them now. I spent so much time last week using Mad as a Hatter, 3 good coats, top coat, etc...and it chipped half off one finger that night when I was out.

Not worth the time. So sad.

 

[kaliraksha]

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Originally Posted by Ode to Joy I like the idea of layering it over other polishes, did anyone try that? Frankenpolish NOTD Confetti in the Sky: Dior Gris Perle With OPI Mad as a Hatter Bella Koola

That does sound like a good idea. Any experience with the staying power being improved?

 

[erynnj]

i just got absolutley alice and mad as a hatter and they are an amazing addition to my 100+opi collection

 

[dreamonnnnnn]

How did i miss this release?? Holy moly im lemming me some glitter!

 

[littlepickle]

:'( I can't find these in NZ yet, can't wait to get my hands on them!

 

[Ode to Joy]

Another great mani with MAAH

Flickr: fay-morrow's Photostream

 

[marlojean83]

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Originally Posted by Ode to Joy Another great mani with MAAH Flickr: fay-morrow's Photostream

GORGEOUS! Love this! I didn't have any trouble with Mad as a Hatter chipping as some have mentioned though it was terrible to take off. It's so pretty on that it's worth it, IMO.

 

[Sabrunka]

I found I had troubles with the glitters fully coming off as well!! I have AA and MAAH and with both on my toes, after a few days, full nails would be peeling off, I'd look down and be like wtf??? And half my big toe would go missing too!! And I tried different top and base coats and still the same thing... And it's true, when trying to take it off with remover, its a HUUUGE pain in the ass!! My goodness... Gorgeous colours just horrible quality.