Sephora by OPI Nail Colour: Wild About Shimmer

Sephora by OPI Wild About Shimmer (with flash)

Sephora by OPI Wild About Shimmer (natural light)

Wild About Shimmer is a decadently shimmery polish with particles that reflect like moonstone or opals, in shades of gold, pink, and green. It is definitely beautiful. Layered over a dark polish, the shimmer is predominantly golden-toned. I wore it over L'oreal's Owl's Lust, a vampy red shade from their Project Runway collection. I thought that they looked quite festive together, and rather appropriate for the upcoming holidays.

It is difficult for me to comment on the wear of this polish. I experienced chipping more quickly than normal. I can't say for sure if that is due to the L'oreal red polish, Wild About Shimmer, or the Sally Hansen topcoat. I suspect that it is most likely due to the topcoat. I normally use Seche Vite and get at least a good week of wear with my polishes.

If you like the effect of this polish, then definitely go for it. At $9.50 a bottle, I do find it to be a bit pricey. However, the only drugstore alternative that I can think of is a limited edition Sally Hansen polish (Hidden Treasure) that went for $8, but the particles were different and I don't think it's available anymore. Wild About Shimmer should be readily available, and at a decent price point.

Wild about Shimmer layered over L'oreal's Owl's Lust (with flash)

Wild about Shimmer layered over L'oreal's Owl's Lust (natural light)

L'oreal's Owl's Lust

UPDATE 12/2/11:
I used this polish again, this time over a pearlescent whitish-pink shade that has similar tones to Wild About Shimmer. You can see that when used in this way, Wild About Shimmer looks much softer.
I used the Seche Vite topcoat this time and my polish is holding strong, so I will blame the chipping from last time on the Sally Hansen topcoat!

Wild About Shimmer over Gap polish (with flash)

Wild About Shimmer over Gap polish (natural light)