Muppets and Manis

 

Hi ho, dandies, Dandi the dear here!   And why I’m imitating The Muppet’s beloved Kermit the frog is because I’m super excited about this OPI mini nail polish bundle that I bought.  It’s inspired by Disney’s The Muppets Most Wanted movie.  This movie was positively adorable and reminded me of all my favorite Muppet movies I’d watch when I was younger.  Featuring many talented actors and more musical numbers than their last blow out, many people rate this sequel better than the first! Featured below is one of their adorable numbers from the villains!

 

Now, I have nothing against mini polishes, especially when it’s a higher quality nail polish like OPI, and to be honest I’ve never run out of a mini nail polish.  I’ve really only ran out of one nail polish in my life.  So these sample packs are really fun ways of getting a lot for not a huge price tag.

Painting my nails has always been sort of a treat for me.  I bite on my nails a lot and it takes forever for them to grow out.  For special occasions I’ll get my nails done, but for the most part I slap on a clear coat to make my nails look shiny and I’m out the door.  So below is my set up for when I really wanna get down and pamper my nails with a little treat. 

 

First I take acetone, which I know isn’t the most healthy option, but it hasn’t had a negative effect on me yet, so I still feel comfortable using it, and I’ll scrub all the polish I have on my nails off.  I have really oily skin, and my cuticles are normally in check, but I’ll do some tending if need be.  I have a paintbrush I use to tidy up any corners and I’ll just kick back and catch up on TV or talk to a friend on the phone, but it’s all about having a moment where you just get to be.  Now with products I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a wrapping weirdo.  As long as the packaging is wrapped up really cute, I’ll probably buy your product even if everyone tells me it sucks. (Hello, almost every mascara I own!)  But again this was packaged really cutely with all the Muppets huddled off to the side as if excited to see me try all of these pretty polishes.  I’ll go one by one through the four polishes included and let you know what I think.

But first, let’s look on the back and see what OPI experts think:

 

First off I’ll review Miss Piggy’s Big Number which I honestly didn’t think of my darling Miss Piggy.  I would think an obvious pink color, like the other featured in this quad set, or maybe a shimmering pearl to compliment her necklace, or even a daring red…but blue?  Not even blue, but a rich midnight blue with hints of purple that make me want to classify this as a duochrome…not a chance.  It’s been awhile since I watched the movie, but I can’t even think of what it could relate to in it.  So, shame shame OPI naming team yet again.

Now, I don’t get very adventurous with my nail colors, and this dark blue on my fair skin just seemed shocking and not for me, but I will say that it went on very well and left minimal brush strokes.  You will need more than one coat.

 

Next is another one I would consider a duochrome, Kermit Me to Speak.  Now they called this a rosey mauve and I have to say I disagree.  While I saw it in the bottle and got excited at the idea of a gold duo chrome, the mauve looks more purpley to me.  Still, it's a beautiful color that held my attention as I tilted my nails to catch the light and entrance me with what color they would show next.  Again, I needed three coats to make it look as complete as I wanted.

 

I Love Applause...I couldn't agree more.  OPI describes this as a sweet pink deserving of an ovation, and I would if it wouldn't smudge my nails.  It's lovely with only a thick coat, and just a fun youthful color.

 

Last is Chillin' Like a Villain.  It's a pretty basic nude, that's a little creamsickle colored.  Honestly, it falls into a shade I'd absolutely wear, but nothing I'm super excited about.  Still, I think it'll be an amazing color for spring. 

 

So, that being said, I love that these colors are inspired by my beloved Muppets, I just wish they had been a little more kitschy with it.  Thanks for reading, folks, and remember:

Who said that every wish would be heard
and answered when wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it.
Look what it's done so far.
What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing
and what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.