Manicure Monday: OPI in Got Myself in a Jam-balaya, New Orleans Collection 2016

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

When I saw the New Orleans Collection from OPI, I was drawn to one color.

This is Got Myself in a Jam-balaya. Since I did a thorough review of OPI in Next Stop... The Bikini Zone, I will base this on that.

Here's a closer look at the color and it's brighter on the nails.

Here's a closer look at the brush. This is my favorite, perfect brush. I love the length and the width.

I applied OPI Nail Envy in Original, Seche Crystal Clear Base Coat, 3 coats of OPI in Got Myself in Jam-balaya, and then topped it off with CND Vinylux Weekly Top Coat.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, I'm a huge fan of the brush. I love how wide they are. Several strokes and I'm done with the nail. I love that it doesn't take much effort to paint the nails. Secondly, the consistency is on the medium. I did have to apply three, thin coats to get the color I wanted. I could have painted two, thick coats but it's all good. It went on smoothly, and there was no streaking and bubbles. Third and initially, I wasn't too keen of the color. I felt like I got another pink polish. To tell you the story, I painted at night. The next morning when I saw it in the light, I saw the peachy side of the color which is what I wanted. I read online they compared the color to Essie Tart Deco. I've always wanted Essie Tart Deco but the reason that hold me back is the brush. I'm not a big fan of their thin brushes. So when I saw this polish and they compared to Essie Tart Deco, I knew I had to get it. It took me overnight but I was happy with the color! I love it and think it's perfect for Spring/Summer season. Lastly, it lasted five days before I noticed slight chipping at the sides of the tips. It wasn't that noticeable and it looked good for the entire week.

Would repurchase: Yes.
Rating:  4.5/5 Tobey's Paws


Other OPI polishes reviewed/swatch:

Brazil Collection 2014

Next Stop...The Bikini Zone

Liquid Sand
Bond Girls Collection 2013
Honey Ryder
Jinx
Pussy Galore
Solitaire
Tiffany Case
Vesper
Brazil Collection 2014
I'm Brazil Nuts Over You
Samba-dy Loves Purple
You're so Flippy Floppy

Couture de Minnie Collection 2013 (Minnie Mouse)

Magazine Cover Mouse

Mariah Carey Collection 2012

Can't Let Go

Get Your Number

Stay The Night

The Impossible

Mariah Carey Holiday Collection 2013

Kiss Me At Midnight

San Francisco Collection 2013

Alcatraz...Rocks

Treatments

Glitter Off Base Coat
Nail Envy Nail Strengthener in Original

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.