OPI A Definite Moust-Have

A Definite Moust-Have, outside, full sun

Today, I am writing about my current pedicure: OPI's A Definite Moust-Have from their Couture de Minnie collection (Summer 2013). I have to say, I adore this color. I've read that OPI considers this color to be a fuchsia. On that point, I really must disagree. I think it's a really beautiful coral. It leans pink most of the time, but is always a pretty true coral.

It's vibrant. It's vivacious. It's pretty darn Minnie Mouse, if you ask me. I first tried this on my fingernails, and was very pleasantly surprised. It actually stayed on for almost a week. In my world, that never happens with OPI. I generally get them to stay for maybe 3 days tops. It's one of the main reasons that I started wandering over to Zoya, when the first polish of theirs I got stayed for about six days.

Outside, shade, close-up of big toes

OPI really created a perfect summer color with this one. I'm a sucker for their names--cute plays on words, or character-focused. I pretty much devoured the Muppets line because they were based on Muppets. I'm not a huge fan of Minnie Mouse. I might be a bit evil for saying that, but it's true. Last year, I was a bit burned by a purchase of one of OPI's Vintage Minnie collection: Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It. I generally really love OPI's glitter polishes, and I thought the hearts were cute. I couldn't get over feeling like a ten-year-old playing dress up once they were actually on my fingers, though. That, and it was one of OPI's rare glitter that can't stand on its own. I've worn a ton of their glitters solo--just two or three coats of it and been happy, but Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It just gave my nails a weird look. I just don't feel it. My neighbor's granddaughter loves playing dress up, though, and they're coming for a visit; I may donate that one to the cause. Just because it wasn't perfect for me doesn't mean that it's not worth being enjoyed by SOMEBODY.

Indoors, artificial light

That tangent aside, I've been really happy about the Couture de Minnie collection. I have Innie Minnie Mighty Bow (a glitzy red), Minnie Style (red, white, and pink glitter), and Magazine Cover Mouse in addition to A Definite Moust-Have. I couldn't go for Chic From Ears to Tail. I thought it would be too bubblegum for me, so I skipped it. The Liquid Sand, Magazine Cover Mouse, is quite pretty. It's happy, and I think the liquid sands stay well. I like the formula on the Zoya Pixie Dust better, but OPI introduced me to the joys of textured polishes, so I do have a soft spot for them.

This pedicure has been on for about two weeks. They really could stay longer, but I get very bored with tone nail colors. And fingernail colors, but especially toes. If the light catches it in just the right way, I can understand the fuchsia description, but for the most part, I think it's a fantastic summer coral. It's cheery, sweet, and makes for happy toes. The formula for A Definite Moust-Have is also really lovely. It's long-lasting, and glides on really smoothly. It's one of the best OPI polishes i have in that respect.

I'll see you back here soon. My Nyx is starting to chip, so I think it's time for another color. Such a hard life I lead, isn't it?

Also, I had a major relapse today. Zoya has these promos for their sets from Mercedes Benz Swim Week. I bought Aqua di Lara, and the Luli Fama gift boxes. The Pixie Dust collection was far too amazing to pass up, and Mosheen, the gradient glitter topper just looks incredible. I ordered them today. I swear, I have absolutely no self-control. So sad.

I'll be posting again soon, don't you fret. Until then, have a great and colorful wait,

Emily, the Manic Paintress