When I was a kid, I used to live for Saturday morning cartoons. The ABC lineup used to be my favorite, and I would be so upset on those Saturdays when I had to go to Catholic school and miss out on my favorite ritual. Another reason why I loved Saturday mornings was because it was really the only day when I was able to spend time with my dad. Since he worked so much, I never really saw him during the week but on Saturday mornings, he would watch cartoons with my brother and I. I loved that time with my dad even though I was such a little turd when I was a kid and would never tell him how much I missed him. One of our favorite shows was Looney Toons because they were so old school and were actually FUNNY and not bloody and violent like the cartoons nowadays. Well…I guess they were violent but it was more for comedic effect and not to actually show gore and blood. I loved the musical numbers, and I remember that’s where I first encountered Opera.
Do you remember this? I thought it was hilarious but was also intrigued by this strange music. It wasn’t until years later that I started listening to opera as a teenager that I fully understood what it was about. One of the very first operas I listened to was a recording of Maria Callas’ La Traviata, and I just became enamored. From there, I devoured opera. One of the things on my bucket list is to see a performance at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. While I was in Milan, I did stop by but didn’t have the time to actually see if it would even be possible to see a performance.
Now that I have bored you with my childhood memories of opera, let me tell you about the Jessica A Night At The Opera Collection for Fall 2013. Isn’t it funny how something like a nail polish collection can evoke such fond memories in your mind? It’s almost like when you hear a song and you are transported back in time and you experience those fond (or not so fond) memories from your past. This Fall collection is full of bold colors, and I was very excited to give them a whirl. Let’s take a look at the polishes…
While I wasn’t too excited when I saw Jessica Velvet & Pearls because how exciting can a black crème be? Well, let me tell you that it’s pretty fantastic. Not only is the formula outstanding, but the color is not really a true black…it has this smoky gray quality to it that really makes it unique in my stash. I know that black nails were all the rage a couple of years ago, but I still sport them because they just look edgy on short nails.
When I first saw Jessica Standing Ovation, I kind of heard angels sing. Yes, the way this polish looks in the bottle is rather majestic. From experience, I know that bottle shots can be super deceiving and I hate that bitter disappointment especially when it comes to duo or multi-chrome polishes. Well, this polish did live up to the hype I had created for it in my head. I loved it!! Not only is this shimmery green gorgeous, but you can definitely see the different colors flash depending on the angle of your nails. Just to show you how gorgeous it is, here is a bottle shot:
Seriously…how can you resist this polish. Just looking at those colors in the bottle…ghaaa!
For the purple lovers out there, I can see you going totally gaga over Jessica Prima Donna. This purple is just so shimmery and glowy that it pained me to remove it while I was swatching this collection. It’s such a rich and luxurious purple with a highly pigmented and easy to control formula.
Jessica Overture reminds me of some of the amazeballs polishes from last year’s Spicy Dream Collection. This is as close as I ever want to get to having my nails look like they are on fire. I am a big fan of orange so this fiery copper won me over.
The only color that left me feeling kind of meh is Jessica Opening Night. It’s not that the color isn’t pretty or that the formula is subpar—because it isn’t—it’s just that it wasn’t that exciting to me. The formula on this is great: smooth, rich, great consistency and very pigmented. It’s a nice fuchsia shimmer, but it didn’t make me get weak in the knees a la SWV:
Woot! Let’s hear it for the 90’s kids!
Are we tired of seeing these dark and smoky blues? Not me! Jessica Blue Aria is kind of “the brainchild of my brainchild.” Jessica calls this a dark cobalt…cobalt?? This is a darkened blue with a rich formula that could almost be a one-coater if you’re careful with your application. My nails definitely approve of this polish.
Jessica is one of my favorite brands and this collection continues to cement that opinion. Not only are the colors absolutely gorgeous, but the formula on all of them is superb. I applied two coats of each color for all my swatches and a couple of them could get away with one coat if you’re careful with your application. My biggest peeve about Jessica Cosmetics is that they are not as widely available as other brands so I always get questions about where to find these polishes locally after I review their collections. Please make these available everywhere!! For now, you can purchase Jessica polishes on ninjapolish.com or through their website at jessicacosmetics.com A few people have told me that they can be found at other sites, but these are the only two reliable and trustworthy sites that I know of short of getting them at independent beauty supply stores. I don’t have an exact date of when this collection will be available but it should be available sometime soon. Make sure that you follow Jessica on Facebook and Twitter for all their latest news.
So now that you have seen this collection, let me know what you think. Any favorites? Are you a Jessica fan? Let me know! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I will talk to you soon.
About Jessica:
A global powerhouse, the Jessica brand of nail care from Jessica Cosmetics International is available in more than 35 countries at the finest salons, spas and retailers and at www.jessicacosmetics.com. Jessica Vartoughian–founder and creator of Jessica Cosmetics–”The First Lady of Nails” by the New York Times and “Manicurist to the Stars” by Vogue. Her complete colour and treatment line has been designed to promote healthy, beautiful nails.
I just received this today. I am FLOORED. Cannot wait to play!
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I haven’t tried Jessica- but the black and purple look gorgeous!
I always used to miss cartoons too….because of my stupid bowling league. waaah!
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If you can get your hands on them, you will not be disappointed. The black and purple certainly are gorgeous!
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I like Jessica too, I’ve bought about 3 over the past year from TJX/Marshall’s, that’s the only place I’ve seen them at retail (NYC). Wish they were more widely available.
I know! I have found a few sets of TJ Maxx but nothing that’s really new. Hopefully they will be more widely available.
These are all so flipping gorgeous….I’m not interested in Opening Night either, but the rest I would happily add to my collection. It sucks that I can’t get Jessica anywhere near me! I know I can get it through Ninja Polish, but I like to buy in store as much as I possible.
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I’m the same way. I really don’t like purchasing stuff online if I can help it. With some brands, it’s just impossible so I have to bite the bullet. I’m sure you’ll love these if you get them. 🙂
i loved the blue.. i’m so in love with the blues of these autumn collections<3
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Gorgeous collection! There perfect for fall! 🙂
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I know, right? Such a great fall collection…maybe the best one I’ve seen so far. 🙂
This looks like a great collection. I will probably buy some of them.
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I hope you like them as much as me! 🙂
I love all of these with the exception of the orange. But the standouts are the black and the dark blue and dark purple.
Speaking of Looney Tunes – Saturday morning was also a day that my dad didn’t go to work so early, so he sometimes stayed and watched Looney Tunes with us. I loved it, and it was a rare time that as a child I got to see my dad be goofy. 😀 His favorite is the Road Runner. As a matter of fact, when I came across a box set of Looney Tunes DVDs (12 total, I think), I had to buy them, even though it was almost a $100 – because Looney Tunes isn’t on tv much anymore! My kids were missing out!
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OMG! The Road Runner cartoons were also my dad’s favorite! He used to laugh like crazy and that just made my brother and I laugh too. Ahhh…it’s sad how I didn’t truly appreciate those moments at the time. Now my parents live so far away that I don’t get to see them very often so I definitely miss them–but I’m lucky to still have them around.
I fell in love with these when I saw you swatch them, seriously just stunning, not a one I am even ‘eh’ about love them all!
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I know! I am so in love with this collection. Me likey.
I used to wake up SO EARLY for Saturday morning cartoons. My parents taped some of the shows that my brother and I used to watch, which was kind of cool to have. I think we still have them, but on VHS…ain’t nobody got time fo’ dat!
Star Trek The Next Generation was out “dad bonding” show. He’s sit in the recliner and my brother and I would each lay on one of the arms. We both still have a ridiculous amount of love for that show.
I like that Velvet and Pearls is black, but not a true black. I don’t like black black polish, really…I guess I like near-black. But I like near-black a lot because, as you said, it just looks cool. It’s kind of one of those colors that is always just chic, like red, but I suppose in a more modern way.
Standing Ovation is aptly named…just look at that bottle shot!
I think Prima Donna is my favorite! So glowy! And now I’m going to have that song in my head all day.
Oh, wait, shit…now I’m going to have Weak in my head all day!
Blue Aria…I want to pet you and tell you that you are pretty. I just bought, like, 10 dark blue polishes, so it may not be meant to be, but I still adore you.
I love fall collections!
That’s a really great memory of spending time with your dad. I’m sure he enjoyed it as much as you two. I used to watch that show when I was a kid too. I also used to watch the original star trek with my mom late at night–she used to always make fun of William Shatner’s weird acting.
I knew you would like this collection…It’s just really pretty and I loved that it’s opera inspired. Fall always has my favorite collections so I was a little disappointed with the CG offering this year after last year’s On Safari collection which I think was really gorgeous.
Yeah, when you watch the original Star Trek now, you’re like, “This shit is kind of weird.” Then you remember it was the 60s and it kind of all makes sense. 😉
I agree that On Safari is probably better than this year’s release, but that one was mostly creams (possibly all creams?) and this one is mostly shimmers / foils, so I guess, if nothing else, they wanted to release something different.
Yeah, I guess….I still wish there were more cremes!! Have you even used any of the polishes you bought down here? lol
Nope! I’ve only barely managed to do my travel nails for Amy since I got back. Unacceptable, I know. I actually need to re-do them. I have meetings this week and next, so I feel like I can’t do anything too exciting with them.
I have not tried this brand before, but from what i see on your swatches – i love this collection. Well, by now you might know how much i adore metallic shades. Overture & Opening Night are just ~WOW~!!!
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