Throwbacks Week: OPI DS Ruby

It's time for another week of throwbacks! I recently decided to destash my overgrown collection and came across this pretty. No worries, I decided this one needed to stay! OPI DS holos are some of the best holos around up into this day. This one I remember snagging in a blog sale a few years ago.

DS Ruby

DS Ruby is a cherry red holographic.

Collection: OPI Designer Series 2006 (?)

Color: This is a great red holo. This red leans more on lighter red side. I'd almost say it has the slightest hint of pink to it. The holo effect in this is more scattered than linear, but it still has a strong holo effect. You can see those rainbows!

Formula: Excellent formula. I used 2 coats here. It applies beautifully.

Price: You can sometimes still snag one of these on eBay in the $50 range.

Overall: I love this red holo. It's a beautifully nostalgic blast from the past polish. The newer DS polishes definitely do not have this same diamond dust added to them as the older ones do. These older DS polishes are something special and I'm happy to have this one.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Monday!

OPI DS Tourmaline

I have something different to share with you today. I have one of the newer OPI Designer Series polishes. I haven't owned any recent ones of these, so this a nice little addition to my collection. I received this as gift in my Secret Santa gift exchange, and it was a nice surprise.

DS Tourmaline

DS Tourmaline is a medium bright pink base with iridescent shimmer and glitter.

 OPI DS Fall 2014

Color: This makes me miss great pink nail polish, because this is one. This color is bright and super sparkly. I love this, and it makes me wish there were more current pink nail polishes out there.

Formula: This is on the sheer side, but built up nicely in 3 coats.

Price: This is $12.50 at Ulta.

Overall: I like Tourmaline a lot.  The color is pretty and the added sparkle makes it special and unique. The price is a little steep, so I'm happy to have received it as a gift. Tourmaline does leave me longing for better pink nail polish though! Pinks don't have to be boring!

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Monday!