The Arts Of Nail

Thursday, August 28, 2008

OPI Designer Series Fall 2008

Hi everyone!

i've just returned from my holiday and really enjoyed myself. hehe.. anyway, i'll be collecting the balance nail polish from the supplier this weekend. Just a littleee while more and you can get your new OPI real soon.

I'm still thinking if i should continue to order from the local supplier or try online stores like 8ty8beauty/head2toe ? Seems like there's always hiccups somewhere. Well, it's not easy to organise sprees especially if you have a day job as well. So far so good.. hehe.. thanks for all your support!

Anyway, spree #7 is coming soon! Probably will organise next week. Do keep a lookout and you can start to choose the colors first. hehe..


Check out the new 12 add-ons to OPI Designer Series Fall 2008 collection! (Unavailable for sale yet)

An extraordinary fusion of couture and technology, Designer Series by OPI is a line of Nail Lacquers so unique and exceptional, it is meant to be savored by only the most exclusive audience. Itsbreakthrough, state-of-the-art formula combines precious, dazzling diamond dust with pigments so saturated with color that they glow. As with a perfectly cut diamond, Designer Series by OPI reflects light in an explosion of brilliance.




Wednesday, August 20, 2008

OPI spree #6 updates

hi ladies, i've liaised with all of you individually regarding your orders. Thank you for your understanding. =)

i will not be in singapore from 21-26aug and might not have internet access while abroad. you may still email me if u've got any queries however i can only get back to u after i've returned. your patience is greatly appreciated.

gg to sleep now~ got an early flight to catch =D

Friday, August 15, 2008

OPI spree #6 status updates

Hi everyone,

i've just collected the nail polish this evening. Unfortunately there were some hiccups with the orders. =(
Apparently, some of the colors were out of stock despite the supplier confirmed with me that stocks were available. sigh.. this was really unexpected and i sincerely apologise to those who were affected. I've already sent u and email which are the colors out of stock. *stress*

Well, i've given 3 options for u to choose:
1. Hold on to the nail polish first and dont mind waiting for the OOS colors to arrive. The goods will arrive approximately next week.*

2. mail those available first and when the OOS colors arrived, den send them balance over. no additional postage cost. If the next batch they still dont have the colors, u might want to change to other color?

3. mail those available ones and refund the balance

* pls take note that i'll be travelling on 21-26aug. I can only receive the new nail polishes after i come back from my trip. will try to collect asap and dispatch within 24hrs upon receiving it.

As for those who are not affected, i'll be posting out the items later today (sat).

I'm really sorry ladies for the inconvenience caused for the delays. I hope this will not affect your spreeing experience with me. If you have any other suggestions or options, feel free to talk to me. i'm open to feedbacks. i'll try my best to accomodate your requests.

time to sleep now after busying with the orders. nite!~

Thursday, August 14, 2008

OPI spree #6 CLOSED

hi everyone!

Firstly i would like to thank everyone for joining my spree and cooperation as well as understanding. I 'll be collecting my orders from the supplier tomorrow (fri) night! However, there are some colors which the supplier does not have ready stocks and he has ordered from his main supplier in the US. The goods will only arrive next week. I hope i can pass them to you before i travel. Else, will have to wait till i return. I'm so sorry. Luckily, its just a small portion of the stocks unavailable. Majority of it were in stock. I've already informed those who were affected. As for the rest, good news for you. i will try to dispatch the nail polishes during the weekends. =)

For those who opted for meet up, pls kindly do so by 20aug (wed) as i will be traveling on 21st-26aug.

I will update you guys again! gd night~

Sunday, August 10, 2008

OPI spree #6 update

ladies, thanks for all your support! yay~~We've hit the target! LAST CALL for those who wants to order. Please note that i would require the payment first before i proceed with your order. For those who havent transfer the money, pls do so by tomorrow 0r your order will be VOID.

OPI spree #6 will close on 11AUG 8pm

Saturday, August 9, 2008

OPI spree #6 update

Happy National day!

today i had a flea market at ang mo kio below a HDB for the national day celebration. Well, i've ordered some OPI to sell over there and the response is very poor! hai! luckily i didnt buy too many. hee... partly, the crowd over there are mainly elderly auntie and uncle. So they dont know what's OPI. I'll stick faithfully to my spree next time. Anyway, its a good experience.

OPI spree #6 current status:

i've got about 60% of the slots filled ( including msPinkie's/frm my MSN who has abt 10 bottles). I wanna end this spree quickly and sure you gals feel the same right? Cant wait to try the new colors? hehe.. ME TOO!! I'm aiming for F14 !!

Anyway, lately i think Yahoo email is having some problems. Apparently the emails are either missing or received 2-3 days later from the date sent. I also received a feedback that when she replied to my email, it got bounced. (my mailbox is not full). recently i've similar problem when i reply to someone's email too and it got bounced. When i check, the email add was different from the sender's email although i click REPLY. the email address shld be the same! How did it got changed? I tried a few times and the add keep showing the bounced email addy.

Just in case that you've sent me an email regarding your order or any enquiries which are not answered. Please check your sent folder and make sure the email is correct OR send to estie85@hotmail.com (which is also my msn, feel free to add me) I usually reply emails within 24hrs and i do scan through the bulk mail folder emails as well. So if u dont hear from me within 24 hrs, resent to another email and perhaps you can leave a msg in my CBOX to let me know.

Ladies, would appreciate if you could spread the words around and get your friends or colleagues to join in the spree so we can hit the target faster. Keep the orders coming!

Ciao~

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

OPI spree #6 [OPEN]

Hi everyone!

Looks like many of you are eager to get your favourite OPI nail polish or try new colors? hehe.. me too! once you start, you cant stop! Due to overwhelming queries and demand, OPI spree #6 is now OPEN!!

For first timers, i sincerely welcome to you join my spree. As you can see from my previous sprees, all were very successful and the waiting time is quite fast compared to bigger sprees. Usually for bigger sprees (lots of orders), the waiting time is longer and the spree organiser might make mistakes. My OPI spree order is usually smaller but more frequency (average once a month) Once i received the items, they will be dispatched within 24hrs (for post)

For my regular supporters, i thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my sprees possible and successful. I have many happy customers who frequency purchase and intro their friends as well. =) Hope to see you again in my spree.


The usual rules apply. hehe..

I will be ordering from a local supplier. You may visit websites like 8ty8beauty or Head2Toe for reference on the colors. Generally the supplier have most of the colors in stock. You may email me to check on availability first b4 ordering.

Spree will close once when 50 paid bottles are reached or by 12aug Tues.

OPI Nail colors - SGD$10/bottle NETT

OPI Top coat/ Natural base coat /Nail strengthener/Ridge Filler/ Arcylic base coat/ - SGD$10/bottle NETT

OPI Designer Series - SGD$15/bottle NETT

OPI Start-to-Finish, Original - $15/bottle NETT

OPI Nail Envy Series (Original Nail Envy/ Matte Nail Envy/ Dry & Brittle Nail Envy / Sensitive & Peeling Nail Envy / Soft & Thin Nail Envy ) - SGD$20/bottle NETT

OPI Drip Dry 0.3oz - SGD$17.00/bottle NETT

OPI Drip Dry 1.0oz - SGD$30.00/bottle NETT

**price includes shipping fee**


Terms & Conditions
I will only take in orders of those who pay up first before the spree closes as shown on my IB statement.

1. Refunds will be done if items are out of stock
2. Nail polish will be bubbled wrapped and taped for extra security
3. feel free to email me directly at estella85@yahoo.com for any enquiries/questions

Internet Banking account:
POSB SAVINGS 157-03577-0
UOB Savings 128-192-133-4

Internet banking or ATM transfers only. (no inter-bank transfer) Must be from the same bank.

Transfer via: ATM /IB(nick)
Reference No:
Amount:
Date:

Method of collection:

Normal/Registered/Meetup/Self-collection
Strictly postage (normal/registered) from my house to yours for 4 items and below

*Meet up minimum 5 bottles at Ang mo kio/changi/bukit batok (wkend for BB)


Normal postage rate (bubble wrapped):
a. 1 bottle: $1.90
b. 2-3 bottles: $2.50
c. 4-7 bottles: $3.50
For registered, please top up extra $2.24

Please post in this format *not responsible for any wrong order due to wrong format
Name of product:
Code:
Quantity:
Total Price:

Example:

Name of product: I’m Indi-A-mood for love
Code: OPI I41
Quantity: 01
Total Price: $10

Name of product: Shimmer
Code: DS001
Quantity: 01
Total Price: $15

Total number of bottles = 2

Amount Payable = Total in SGD + $2.50 (normal postage)

Example: $25 + $2.50 = $27.50

Pls email your orders and enquiries to estella85@yahoo.com

Thank you for your support!

Monday, August 4, 2008

Top 20 OPI popular orders

Hi everyone~

i've consolidated the TOP 20 OPI colors that people ordered from my spree. Perhaps you can use this as a reference and see what is the all time favourites or current trend! The top 20 orders are from my sprees #1 to #5 for a total of 465 bottles.

~*~ Estella's Spree Top 20 OPI popular orders! As of 01aug08 ~*~
Rank OPI Code
Name
Previous rank
1st OPI R62 St. Petersburgundy 2nd
2nd OPI H26 Make men blush 10th
3rd OPI D01 Lincoln Park at Midnight 1st
4th OPI R61 Kreme De Kremlin 8th
5th OPI R60 suzi says Da 4th
6th OPI R51 Boris & Natasha 6th
7th OPI I43 Black Cheery Chutney 5th
8th OPI A34 Quarter Of A Cent-Cherry 3rd
9th OPI H19 Passion -
10th OP-NLR59 Midnight In Moscow -
11th OP-NLW42 Lincoln Park After Dark 9th
12th OPI H31 Kiss on the chic -
13th OPI B64 I Only Drink Champagne -
14th OPI B63 Golden Rules -
15th OPI R57 catherine the grape -
16th OPI S96 Sweet heart -
17th OP-NLD24 See ya later, sailor! -
18th OPI S72 Romeo & Joliet -
19th OPI H21 No bees please -
20th OPI A49 Kangarooby 7th

~*~ Estella's Spree Top 3 OPI nail treatment orders ~*~
Rank OPI Code
Name
1st OPINTT30 OPI Top coat
2nd OPINTT10 OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
3rd OPINTT60 OPI nail strengthener

New OPI La Collection de France Collection

Thank you for everyone's support for OPI spree #5. It was another successful spree once again. If you are interested in ordering, fret not coz..OPI spree #6 is coming! hehe.. i'm addicted to OPI. Ladies, get your paper and pen ready to write down the colors you want to order~ I will need all of your support to expedite the spree. As i'm ordering from a local supplier, they do have ready stocks for most of the colors. So the waiting time will be much shorter compared to 8ty8beauty, Head2Toe or transdesign. IF in the case the color you ordered is out of stock, the supplier will try to order from his supplier in the US. The waiting time is about 1 week. Would really appreciate if you could spread the words around or gather your friends, GFs, colleagues to join force to hit the min 50 bottles.

OPI has come out with a new collection - OPI La Collection de France.


The French have a word for it - chic. A combination of style, elegance, and confidence, it is at the heart of fashion for FALL 2008. Filled with retro glamour, and touches of both uptown and down, the fall fashion runways featured simply beautiful clothing in a lush palette of color – complemented perfectly by the sophisticated, sensual shades of La Collection de France by OPI.

The effortless style for which French women are known – a juxtaposition of elegance and ease – is captured this fall in polished combinations of tweed and silk, chunky sweaters and delicate blouses, tailored pencil skirts and lingerie-inspired looks. Seasonless fabrics and layers signal a new fashion and climate, with an irresistible, intense selection of colors – saturated shades of purple-blue, peacock green, burgundy, ruby red, deep brown, and iconic black, accented with mustard yellow, burnt orange, and cobalt.

Exquisite nails continue to be an integral part of fashion. Nothing completes a look more beautifully than nails wearing the season’s most significant colors; changing a lacquer shade can change a woman’s entire look – and her outlook. While couture fashion may be reserved for the Paris salons, couture color for nails is accessible to every woman – and luxuriant color is what this season’s beauty is all about.

Nails wear rich earth and jewel tones – dark browns, chocolates, and caramels (We’ll Always Have Paris, I’m Fondue of Jacques!) warm terra cotta and cinnamon (Baguette Me Not), deep wines, purples, and aubergine (Eiffel for This Color, Louvre Me Louvre Me Not, Yes…I Can-Can!), glamorous reds and burgundy (A Oui Bit of Red, Bastile My Heart), creamy nudes (Tickle My France-y), and precious grey-violet (Parlez-vous OPI?). A shimmery or smoky eye, deep-colored lip, and subtle cheek round out of the look.

Couture color for a beautiful fashion season. Yours for the wearing – in La Collection de France by OPI.










C=Creme


F13 Louvre Me Louvre Me Not (C)
"Exhibit" your sense of style with this royal purple!
F14 Parlez-Vous OPI? (C)
This smoky violet speaks the language of fashion
F15 You Don't Know Jacques! (C)
If you don't know how trendy this taupe is!
F16 Tickle My France-y (C)
In this naughty shade of nude
F17 Bastille My Heart (C)
Make hearts race in this glimmer of rich burgundy
F18 I'm Fondue of You (C)
Dip into this luscious shade of milk chocolate
F19 A Oui Bit of Red (C)
Say "yes" to this brilliant red
F20 We'll Always Have Paris (C)
Rendezvous with this romantically rich coffee shade
F21 Eiffel for This Color (C)
You'll fall for this wine shimmer!
F22 Baguette Me Not (C)
You'll "loaf" this unforgettable swirl of cinnamon
F23 Crepes Suzi-ette (C)
Suzi loves this dessert shade of caramel
F24 Yes...I Can Can! (C)
Do a dance in this jeweled shade of eggplant