Friday, May 11, 2012

OPI I Don't Give A Rotterdam!

OPI I Don't Give A Rotterdam! is a pale blue polish with gold and silver shimmer. I figured I'd like this polish but it was an unexpected case of love for me. In fact, I'd say it's one of my top favorites from the entire Holland Collection. I really enjoy the contrast between the dusty-looking base and the metallic shimmer. This polish is simply beautiful.




The formula here was excellent. This was two glossy, cooperative coats. I am a total sucker for pale blues like this one. I Don't Give A Rotterdam! has a delicate look that makes it perfect for spring but the icy pastel blue tones mean it would be great in the winter months as well.


I noted in my post for the warmer version of this polish, OPI I Have A Herring Problem, that I thought this cooler-toned one would be more flattering on me personally and I think I was right. Both colors are really lovely but Rotterdam edges out for me between the two, although I think ultimately it comes down to a matter of personal preference/skintone.

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  1. This is so gorgeous!! I see why you fell in love.

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  2. I love it! I'm definitely putting that on my wishlist.

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  3. I never got this one and now I am regretting it! The shimmer is what does it for me. I love when it is a contrasting shimmer.

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    1. The shimmer is what I like best about it too! It really stands out against the pale base.

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  4. Gorgeous! I really want this one. I'm still not sure if I'm going to get I Have A Herring Problem too because it's similar and I don't think they're so different that I need both.

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    1. I would agree that if you have one then you don't need the other. The only reason I have both is because I bought the whole collection online as a set listing. I would just go with whichever one you think will flatter your skintone most.

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  5. Please tell me has it the same finish as OPI Pedal faster Suzie?

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    1. I would say they're very close finish-wise. Suzi's shimmer is more silver but the overall look/style is the same; very noticeable, sparkly shimmer that stands out against the base.

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    2. Thank you. I own Pedal faster Suzie and I was surprised about the finish. So I've got to order this one too :)

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    4. No problem! I think you will like it. :)

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  6. Thanks for a great comparison to Herring Problem! I have that one and like it...but I don't quite love it. The differences that look so slight in the bottle really do show up on the nail, and this one may be better toned for me personally too. I mean, my wish list is out of control already--what's one more? >_<

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    1. You're welcome! If you liked but didn't love Herring Problem (which was the case for me) then I think you'll really enjoy this polish. Like you said, what's one more, right? ;)

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  7. Oohh goodness. I have I Have a Herring Problem but I NEED this too. Geez.

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    1. It is tempting. :) I won't try to stop you haha. It's such a lovely polish.

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  8. So pretty! Can't wait to try mine! (My mother actually "borrowed" this from me about two months ago and I only just got it back.)

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    1. Haha how funny! I think you'll enjoy this once you try it!

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