Upcoming Collections in 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

I hope everyone enjoyed themselves with the countdown! I didn't stay up for it because I've been, and still am, nursing a flu for a few days now. :( I had thought to come up with some nail art for the New Year but wasn't really in the mood with all the sniffing and stuff.

Instead, I shall share with you some of the collections that are said to be scheduled for release this year! I've first read about these on Inky Polisholicious and The Crimson Petal. I can't wait for them to be released!! :D

If you've gotten your tissues / hankies ready (to clean up the drool)...

First, we have some collections from OPI.

OPI: Nicki Minaj Collection

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There are six new shades in this collection, including the Super Bass Shatter. Although not really my usual kind of colors, I must say they really reflect Nicki Minaj's style! You can see some swatches by Eugenia here.

OPI: Holland Spring Collection

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This collection has 12 new shades - 5 cremes and 7 shimmers. They may not look like much in the picture here but they sure look awesome in the swatches. If you haven't already seen them, Sam from Fashion Polish has two swatch posts for the cremes and shimmers. No prizes for guessing which ones I'm eyeing - almost all the shimmers! I'm really digging the subtle gold and silver shimmers and the flecks! They are all so gorgeous! If I really have to pick, I'm most excited for Wooden Shoe Like to Know?, Gouda Gouda Two Shoes, I Don't Give a Rotterdam! and Vampsterdam.

OPI: New York Ballet Collection

More soft shades from OPI! They look really sweet and pretty but not quite my thing too. Perhaps there is really no inner ballerina in me.

Then, we have some collections from Essie:

Essie: Spring 2012

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Surprisingly, I have yet to try an Essie because the colors seldom call to me. I am afraid the same goes for this collection too. Maybe, with the exception of the pink and the purple (second and third from the right). They look pretty interesting in the picture... but I am not too sure. I guess I shall wait for swatches for this one.

Essie: Resort Collection

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Ahh... These colors are more my type. Sure Shot (dark pink) looks like a super rich color. Can't wait to see swatches! :)

Last but not least, we have upcoming collections from China Glaze!
I am most hyped up about China Glaze's future collections and they have officially skyrocketed to one of my favorite polish brands. <3

China Glaze: Electropop Collection

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This collection has 12 shades of Bright and Light colors that are really eye-popping! Susan from The Subtle Shimmer has already done some swatches on her blog. You can also check out some colors on Inky Polisholicious. These colors are not really my style so I might give these a miss - but then again, the "lights" are really tempting... hmm..

China Glaze: Summer Neon

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Another 12 bright shades! Again, not quite the colors I will wear but we'll see. 

China Glaze: Safari Collection

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Now, this is more up my alley - darker colors! I Herd That and I'm Not Lion are practically leaping at me - yup, you've guessed it, the sparkly ones!!

China Glaze: Crackle Glitter

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More glitters!!! This time: crackled. I only have OPI's Black Shatter in my collection. It was the polish that got me started on OPI and other brands apart from the typical drugstore polishes in Singapore (like Sally Hansen, Silky Girl, etc). Having said that, I am not too sure if I am that excited over more crackle/shatter polishes. It is definitely an easy way to add some interesting effect on the nails but there is only so much shatter I can take before it becomes meh to me.

China Glaze: Magnetix Collection

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I have yet to try a magnetic polish but it is definitely on my to-try list. I'm glad that China Glaze decided to do a magnetic polish collection as well and I sure hope that it will be affordable. There are six colors in this collection and I'm eyeing the blue (Pull Me Close), the purple (Ins Chemistry) and maybe the black/grey/gunmetal too (Attraction). The collection also comes with three separate designs!

China Glaze: Prismatic

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Now, this is yet another collection that I'm drooling over! There are six awesome shades in this collection. Just look at the bottles, need I say more? *drools all over lappie*

China Glaze: Colors from the Capitol

More drooling!! This collection is inspired by the Hunger Games trilogy - which you should definitely read if you haven't started on it yet! Just like the books, the colors are equally amazing!! Fast track, Hook and Line, Stone Cold, Smoke and Ashes, Harvest Moon, Riveting, Electrify, Luxe and Lush...  even Foie Gras looks great to me (and I am not one who likes nudes / cremes)! I can't wait - for both the collection and the movie!! :D

And there, I've shared all the collections I've read about! Of course, there are new and interesting collections from other brands such as a-england but I couldn't find much info about them. Nevertheless, I'm sure you can see why I'm sooo hyped up about 2012 (and why my piggy bank is weeping)!
Which collections caught your eye? :D

xoxo,
mich