NOTD: SOPI I Only Shop Vintage

Sorry it's been a few days since my last post... If it's any consolation, I've been more active than usual on my other blog.  It's mainly about my sewing projects; if you're interested in seeing a couple of things I've made, head on over! I've also got a drawing or two up there, and I have decided to start sharing interior design ideas and other creative ventures on that blog as well, although I've only brought that up in the most recent post. I am going to try to be better at updating that blog more regularly, in an effort to help motivate me to spend some time on creative endeavours; I always forget sewing, drawing, and creating are what keep me sane! Although I have recently fallen into a sewing project and I've been putting the majority of my free time towards that rather than this blog, I promise I haven't forgotten you! I'm hitting my stride and finding a balance.

I've just got a quick post for you today, showing off Sephora by OPI's I Only Shop Vintage, a milky bronze with bright gold flakes and shimmer.  I was a little bit heartsick when I put this on and realized it was a nearly exact dupe for an Icing polish I'd picked up only a few weeks back... Oops! I guess that's the down side of being drawn to the same types of colors over and over again. I cannot find the Icing polish right now, but as soon as I can I'll let you guys know the shade name; I'll also throw a comparison pic up here as soon as I get around to taking one. However, I had the Icing shade on my toes when I put this on my nails, and from holding my fingers down to my toes, I literally could not tell the difference... The Icing shade is less expensive, although I really like the SOPI formula... But the Icing shades are regularly BOGO, so if you're planning on getting a couple (like maybe one of the several Deborah Lippmann glitter dupes!), you can get a really great deal. Actually, when I bought The Icing's version, I thought it would be very similar to China Glaze's Fast Track, which I love. They're cousins, but definitely not dupes; however, I Only Shop Vintage is the same type of shade, so if you like Fast Track, you'll probably like this one as well. 

The SOPI polishes are $9.50, and come with .5 ounces of product. Like I said above, this is one of my favorite nail polish formulas; they tend to be very slightly on the thicker side, but not so much that they get gloppy; just enough that they stay where you put them on the nail. They seem to do a little bit of self-leveling as well, which makes getting a nice smooth, perfectly applied look a cinch. Several of my absolute favorite nail polish shades are by SOPI! 

Ugh, I should have cleaned up my cuticles a little before taking these pictures, sorry... 

I Only Shop Vintage, indoor light

SOPI I Only Shop Vintage, direct sunlight

 If you click on this next one to enlarge it, you'll be able to see the small irregular flakes of bright gold foil in this polish. It's a really interesting texture, especially against the milky brown base!

SOPI I Only Shop Vintage, direct sunlight 

Summary: This is a gorgeous shade, but it's not undupeable. That being said, the formula is great, and wear time is a little better than usual. If you are not a fan of SOPI's formula or don't particularly care one way or the other, head down to The Icing and grab their dupe for less than half the price! I'll let you guys know the shade name when I find it!