Tickled Pink: OPI's Nice Stems Nail Polish Collection

by Dana Oliver (Subscribe to Dana Oliver's posts)
Posted May 27th 2011 at 12:40PM

OPI's Nice Stems! nail polish collection. Courtesy of OPI

OPI's new Nice Stems! nail polish collection has us tickled pink. The cult nail brand has blended four floral-inspired lacquers that beg to be painted on fingers and toes.

Can't you just see one of these pink shades peeking out of your favorite pair of nude sandals?

"These vibrant, feminine hues complement '60s ladylike fashions, '70s glam looks, and bold color-blocking, which are the season's staples," says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive vice president and artistic director. "The Nice Stems! collection also offers an interesting contrast and feminine accent to the punk and biker looks on the runways."

The collection includes: Play the Peonies, a soft-pink; Come to Poppy, a shimmering coral-pink; Be a Dahlia Won't You, a fabulous fuchsia; and I Lily Love You, a sparkling pink.

To instantly bright up your mani or pedi, Weiss-Fischmann suggests layering on I Lily Love You to achieve a shimmering 3-dimensional effect.

"I Lily Love You is a glitter coat that can be layered over any of the other three shades to add a bright sparkle; or, it can be worn on its own for a subtle tint of pink with strands of glitter," she says.

The Nice Stems! nail polish collection ($8.50) will be available June 2011 Dillard's, Regis and ULTA.

Which color is your favorite?

Tell us in the comments section and watch the video below for tips on how to make your nail polish last longer.

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Tags: beauty products, nail polish, nails, OPI, pink nail polish, Summer 2011, Summer2011, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, video

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Katie, 5-29-2011, 4:45PM

Anything but black. The recent obsession with painting fingers and toes black is hideous. Reminds me of a corpse. I have looked at women's feet with the black nail polish, Heidi Klum included, and it just isn't becoming to anyone IMHO. Bring on the pinks by all means.

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D, 5-29-2011, 7:33PM

I remember back in the 70s when black was in , but only for the wierdos and heavy metal rock bands, and Halloween. and I didnt like it either. But since having a teen age daughter (she's 18 now) I see that when worn in a sophisticated way it can be very attractive. But pink will always be my favorite :)

Katie, 5-29-2011, 7:49PM

D, I respect you but there is absolutely no sophisticated way to make your nail beds look like the 10 day old dead. The look is the same if it's a 70's weirdo or a Halloween costume or a 2011 supermodel. The biggest problem is the stark contrast on a white woman. I could go on and on, it's hideous.

D, 5-29-2011, 7:25PM

My favorite color is pink...always has been...... but let's face it as far as these nail polishes go... they are just pink. Nothing special... all nail polish companies have the same colors. As usual I was hoping for something new... ad aol didnt deliver.

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Lassie, 5-29-2011, 9:17PM

You said it for me. It's nothing but another batch of pink nail polish like a million others. The best thing about OPI nail polish is the names. My personal favorite (a very bland beige because I don't care for brights) is "Skinny Dippin' In Lake Michigan".

penny, 5-29-2011, 9:06PM

The colors are pretty for the summer. I like the glitter one that you can add to any color to make it pop. Personally, I'm not into the blue, yellow and green polishes. I'm no teenager and find them a little tacky on a grown woman. One thing I have found is that OPI nail polishes last well and they keep well from one year to the next, unlike other cheap polishes that separate. OPI is well worth the money.

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Michelle*, 5-29-2011, 9:32PM

I love the diversity of colors in the OPI line. My favorite is a shimmery burgundy/red classic color called "I'm Not Really A Waitress". I find it goes with pretty much anything I wear and the polish itself lasts a good while after a pedicure. Not a huge pink fan but if I had to choose one of these new colors I'd go with the Come To Poppy - the coral shade looks nice for summer.

Maureen, 5-29-2011, 9:33PM

I happen to enjoy black nail polish on occasion, and blue, and dark blue, and navy, and purple and even green. And I'm 60+. Mostly I use it on my toenails and have a French on my hands. But there's nothing wrong, IMHO, with having fun with your nail and hair color. We are all entitled to our opinions. As for something different, OPI has the new crackle polish that is truly different and makes a regular polish look like nail art. And, just for me, I hate pink polish.

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Nic, 6-01-2011, 3:27PM

I love dark nail polish -- all of the OPI colors are my favorite. Lincoln Park After Dark, Romeo and Juliet, Never Enough Shoes (Nicole I think).

But usually in the summer I wear pinks -- Strawberry Margarita and any nude color. I love the soft pink above Play the Peonies.

OPI makes the best polish in my book!!

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