OPI Black Spotted over Zoya Rekha.....is it awesomeness or fail?

Hello lovelies,

I finally got my paws on the rare OPI Black Spotted and...I am sooo dissapointed :( It was difficult to work with, I don't like the effect in real life (yes I've tried over different colours) and is crackles. The crackles in the black areas really got to me. I just couldn't stand them!

It was also difficult to remove as it's not a typical nail polish formula. The same with clean up - it was hard to do a cleanup, it just wouldn't dissintegrate for a long time even with acetone.

I've applied one thin coat of OPI Black Spotted over Zoya Rekha and finished with Seche Vite topcoat.

What is your experience with Black Spotted? Good or bad?

Lucy's Stash - OPI Black Spotted over Zoya Rekha

Alhrayth 03/09/2012

I totally regret having bought it... :( I have the same complaints as you, and I'm not that fond of the effect either. I guess I'll end up giving it to some friendm, just to not see it anymore sitting unused in my polish cabinet!

Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more... 03/09/2012

I love the combo - even though Spotted is terrible to work with, I just love the effect. Your base must be really really dry or it will indeed crackle :(.

Helena / Lacky Corner 03/09/2012

I like it a lot and would love to have a bottle of this.

Amanda 03/09/2012

See, I think that looks absolutely stunning :o I'm sorry that it is so hard to work with, though. I think I'd still buy it xD

Maki 03/09/2012

Definitely awesomeness! I love your combo. I think it's the best I've seen so far.

Kerry Glover 03/09/2012

It's gorgeous, very mysterious and vampish I'd say :D

N. 03/09/2012

Awesome!!

Makeupnonsolo.blogspot 03/09/2012

I love it!!

Anonymous 03/09/2012

I think this mani look gorgeous, totally worth the hassle. great job! :)

Stephanie'sAwesome 04/09/2012

Oh, I want it so bad! How did you manage to get it?
I've heard that it does have a bit of a learning curve, but you can get more defined spots by brushing over the same spot a couple of times. Also, the cracks only form if the nail polish isn't completely dry. Even if you have to put it on a day-old mani to get it to work the best.
Oh, and if you ever don't want it, I'd love to trade :D

Kalee 04/09/2012

love love love! i can't wait to use mine around Halloween with orange. i didn't find it difficult at all. you just gotta make sure you dont get globs on your skin, and supposed to use thin thin coats anyway makes me easier not to. love!!!

Laurie 04/09/2012

It's one billion percent awesome!

Sara J's: Purely Polished 04/09/2012

I love this look! The Zoya OPI combo is amazing!

GirlieBlogger@Beauty Fashion Blog Seattle 04/09/2012

I like wearing nail polish, and hate removing them. This color is gorgeous. It's rich and deep and perfect for fall.

Christine/Apply Polish Here 04/09/2012

This. Is. Gorgeous. Great combo! I am expecting a bottle of Spotted in the next few weeks. I'll definitely have to remember that it's a pain to remove.

Midnight Cowgirl 04/09/2012

Too bad you didn't like it; the pics look cool though.

katie m 04/09/2012

can you show us how you did this, because this would be awesome for halloween

Maly 04/09/2012

It looks pretty!

TikiBarbie 04/09/2012

That sucks that it's hard to work with because it looks really nice!

Caitt 04/09/2012

I tried it over a couple of colours and got cracking too.
I hate it tbh, it's a big pain in the a*se

Fashion Footing 04/09/2012

I still think I would love to own Spotted! It's still pretty!

Christl 04/09/2012

Your nails looks awesome- but it being difficult to work with and remove is a bummer and not worth it!

Naza 04/09/2012

Brilliant!

Manases Andrea 04/09/2012

For me it is not a fail, I like it a lot, it is very vapmy!

Lyndsay 04/09/2012

I think your swatches look great. It's definitely a difficult polish to work with I had a lot of the same issues, you can see my attempt (which isn't half as good as yours!) here: http://pieseyes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/opi-black-spotted.html

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