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OPI Metallic 4 Life - So Dark Yet So Glittery!

I've had this baby sitting in my collection for a little while now and decided to give it a shot tonight.  Man, I'm glad I did.  This manages to be completely black yet so sparkly at the same time and really is unique.  Application, however, was a bit of a pain as this is super thick to apply and yet still manages to have bald patches.  What you see below is actually three coats, to ensure full opacity.  Despite the minor annoyance, it's absolutely gorgeous on and worth a look.







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