OPI's converted another one of their shades into a matte-finish Suede polish. This time it's the dark blackened green from last Fall's Spain collection called Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow.
Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow Suede. Why do I always stick my finger in the polish and ruin it?! It seems like it always happens on the best colors, too. Sorry about the big lumpy smudge on my ring finger. Anyway, this is a rich emerald green matte that's jam-packed with tons of foily silver shimmer. As you can see, it looks absolutely nothing like the original Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow:
OPI Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow (La Coleccion de España, Fall 2009)Seems to be a common theme among OPI's suede polishes- looking pretty much nothing like their namesake.
The finish is the full-on no shine chalky matte that I adore and it seems to stay matte much longer than I'm used to. Doesn't get shiny by the end of the day. It dries super fast. It does not wear as long as normal polish because it is a matte, but I got three days with no chips when I used this with Gelous basecoat.
If you thought it was beautiful with its natural matte finish, wait until you see this:
The finish is the full-on no shine chalky matte that I adore and it seems to stay matte much longer than I'm used to. Doesn't get shiny by the end of the day. It dries super fast. It does not wear as long as normal polish because it is a matte, but I got three days with no chips when I used this with Gelous basecoat.
If you thought it was beautiful with its natural matte finish, wait until you see this:
OPI Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow Suede with one coat of Seche Vite Topcoat. I can't handle all this awesome. Can you believe this?? It's the most ridiculously sparkly luminous evergreen shade ever when you add topcoat. It sparkles more than most glitter polishes and there's not even any glitter in this! Must be because of all those little foil particles that OPI uses in their suede polishes. It's good matte, but it's AMAZING with topcoat. The formula was great. Totally smooth, not too thick, didn't dry too fast. Use enough polish on the brush when you apply and you won't have any problems. I did two coats here. Dry time is super fast. Wear isn't great, but it is good for a matte, I got three days before it chipped with the basecoat I used.
You know what I like about this color? It reminds me of these Christmas ornaments I have. They come in frosted forest green and deep burgundy red. I hung them from the chandelier last year instead of putting them on the tree and they looked really pretty. I love Christmas, so anything that reminds me of it becomes a favorite of mine. Hell, I love every holiday so anything that reminds me of any holiday gets high praise from me. Especially if it sparkles!
(This was sent to me for review.)
The suede one w/ top coat is absurdly pretty!
ReplyDeleteHoly Christmas tree ornament! It's exactly like what you said.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! OPI Suedes are actually the only mattes I like (even if they are nothing like their originals).
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI much prefer the new version, so sparkly and oooooh so much pretty :P
I'm not a big fan of the Suede polishes. But with a shiny topcoat they look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI keep putting this one in my cart and then taking it back out... how does it compare to the Zoya matte green (Veruschka, I think)? It really looks so pretty...
ReplyDeletei need this in my life. i am from Aragón after all :) didn't get the original one cos i thought it was too dark, but this one is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely getting this one now! Their Russian Navy Suede is among my favourite nail polishes of all time!
ReplyDeleteI just love,love,love this color!
ReplyDeleteOh lord, with top coat, it is outstanding!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the amazing sparkly depth you get when you wear Suedes with a top coat.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Im still waiting for mine to arrive:-) cant wait for it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE the matte version!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous with the glossy topcoat. I wonder how close it is to Revlon's Emerald City...
ReplyDeleteOMg its so beautiful with the seche added. Its a beautifl color regardless of finish. Cant wait to wear mine.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of matte polish, but that color is almost worth getting if only for the shiny version! WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThe top coat look is the only reason I get mattes. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 of the suedes already and I love them so I ordered this last week. I just did my manicure with it and now this post makes me want to add seche vite so bad!
ReplyDeleteIf kale grew in outer space it would look like this shade with topcoat. Super pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this polish! Especially with topcoat over it.
ReplyDeleteWow! I just might have to have this one. ;)
ReplyDeleteOMG! I died just a little.
ReplyDeleteI would really love to see it next to Zoya Veruschka.
I wonder if the difference in color between the originals and the suedes doesn't have something to do with the way the suede formula refracts light? It seems to bounce immediately from the surface of the suede while the original lets it penetrate a ways before refracting. Microscopic differences in the surface of the pigment particles? Or I may be full of dookey. This tempts me though and I don't like mattes at all.
ReplyDeleteHTAT is HOTNESS when you add the t/c!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAww I bought this about two weeks ago and I've got nothing but compliments. I fucking love it!
ReplyDeleteNice to see it swatched!
Love it! I just bought this last weekend, so glad i did, awesome with or without topcoat!
ReplyDeletePretty sure this is a dupe of the Zoya matte green, but I'd love to see a side by side...
ReplyDeleteLove, love this suede finish. I had to quickly check and see if I have this. I do (happy dance)! Looks amazing with the Seche Vite. I must try this. Great Christmas look.
ReplyDeleteI also use a top coat on We'll Always Have Paris & Russian Navy. The outcome is truly yummy. I love to watch my fingers when I type while wearing those colors.lol
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