OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around Review
OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around swatch on pink background
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Bossa Nova is a Brazilian style of music related to samba, which has a relaxing, airy feel and it originates from the 1950s. Chances are if you love cocktail music, you’ll love Bossa Nova.
This music tends to have a romantic, cool jazz energy to it, given the low-key tones and sounds those familiar with the genre can understand. Being a Bossa Nova, then, is slang for a man who thinks he’s got it going on with the ladies.
OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around is part of OPI’s Infinite Shine Iconic Shades collection.
In this post, you are seeing swatches of the Infinite Shine version of this shade.
What color is Don't Bossa Nova Me Around?
Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around is defined as a creamy mauve nude.
On the nail, it is a full coverage pink-beige grey, giving a unique twist compared to other neutral shades on the market, which tend to lean more brown or pink.
OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around Infinite Shine swatch on tan background
OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around Infinite Shine swatch on tan background
OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around Infinite Shine on tan background
OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around swatch on pink background
Now let’s look at this shade compared to another popular OPI color:
OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around VS Lisbon Wants Moor OPI
Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around VS Lisbon Wants Moor OPI
In the photo above, you’ll see that Don't Bossa Nova Me Around is a taupe with mauve undertones, where Lisbon Wants Moor OPI spring pink with white undertones. Both of these colors are soft and light shades. Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around leans more nude; Lisbon Wants Moor OPI leans more light pink.
Is OPI infinite shine worth it?
OPI Infinite Shine can sometimes demand a price-point higher than the standard OPI lacquers, but you can get it at a deal, if you hunt for the sales.
Overall, if you work or do a job that requires you to use your hands, yes OPI Infinite Shine is worth it.
It does last longer than the standard OPI Manicure, but only if you use it with the base coat and top coat, as part of the system.
Longwear polishes, such as Infinite Shine, tend to work best when worn in their 2 or 3 part systems, as the chemicals are designed to cure with each other and that’s what creates a longer-lasting finish.
If you mix and match these polishes, such as using an Infinite Shine shade with a standard Lacquer base coat, all the benefits Infinite Shine guarantees are thrown out the window.
But of course, because you may be in a relaxed Bossa Nova vibe when you’re wearing this shade, this may not matter so much to you and if that’s the case, no shame, no blame.
All in all, this neutral grey pink beige is a work appropriate shade that can be worn in professional settings in addition to cocktail settings.
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