As of March 1st, my nail polish roster switched up and became full of lighter, more feminine shades, as opposed to the dark, brooding shades of the Winter. Even though it’s still very much Winter here, I was DONE with the heavy colors – which I love so much at the beginning of the season, but which start to seem oppressive as the Winter drags on. I haven’t picked up many new Spring shades, interestingly – I find a lot of them aren’t what I consider traditional Spring colors and don’t really pique my interest right now. I’m finding that I’m actually delving into my old shades from past years to get the lighthearted gratification I need. Today’s color is from OPI’s France collection, Parlez-vous OPI? – a muted plum that somehow has a brightness to it. This is one of my favorite shades to wear – it looks great on my skintone, and I actually find it suits almost every season. In the last photo you can see that depending on the light it can take on a more murky tone.
Ahh, it brings me such happiness 
This is two coats, although it was *nearly* a one-coater. My bottle is slightly thick as I received this in a swap and so it’s been used a bit. Nonetheless, if you are patient you can get this to go on no problem. The color for me is totally worth the little bit of effort to apply. I have applied a top coat here so it’s not naturally this glossy – though close. Not much else to say about it – I lurrrve it!
On another (nail polish related) note, check out my new storage doohickey for my polish! Don’t laugh (I know some of you have oodles more bottles than I do and probably think this is oh-so-quaint lol) – I really wanted to have something that displayed some polishes too, and not just hide them all away. This seems perfect to me!
Notice I have all my pretty Spring shades in the top compartments?
I picked this up at Oddjects – a little kitschy store full of odds and ends in home decor. Unfortunately, smarty-pants here didn’t think to look if the bottom drawer would be high enough for my polish – only very short bottles (think Chanel or Essie) can fit upright; the rest are too tall 
I’m a bit concerned about having them laying down, but I made sure to screw all the caps on tight and I’ll check them periodically, just to be safe. In the meantime, doesn’t it look pretty? Small stash or no, I like that I can see my pretties sitting there for all to see!
What do you think of Parlez-vous? I read today that crazy shades of nail polish are on their way out – do you believe that statement? And in what way have you chosen to store your polish?
#1 by Eugenia on March 8, 2012 - 10:04 am
I had forgotten about this little gem; I remember that when it came out, I basically wore this colour for something like 2 weeks straight (me…can you imagine?!) Love it and it’s the perfect way to segue into warmer weather. I also like your new “storage doohickey” (lol!) – any storage is good, in my books (I’m somewhat anal about organization….drives everyone around me crazy!) and hopefully soon (*I know I promised Liz this eons ago*) I’ll be able to show my own system – almost completed *gulp*.
As to crazy shades being on their way out? I don’t think so…unless we redefine the parameters of what constitutes “crazy colours” – I just think it’s existing colours being continuously tweaked and changed up into different formats and new “effects”…after all, how many times can one re-invent the wheel, am I right?
#2 by Latoya on March 11, 2012 - 9:10 pm
Wow, two full weeks – I certainly CANNOT imagine!! But, it is a worthy color so it does make sense
I’m also anal about organization, big time, so I totally get you there Eugenia! I can’t wait to see your system, I bet it’s gonna put all others to shame (and make me feel totally inadequate with my oh-so-small stash lol!).
I don’t believe ‘crazy’ shades are on their way out either – at least, not for me! Whatever comes out that is unique, I’m going to be lusting after it! You’re right, there will always be new and improved versions of existing shades, and I look forward to each and every reincarnation
#3 by Alicia on March 8, 2012 - 1:33 pm
I LOOOVE that color! You’re right, it is perfect for any season. I have a hard time believing that us youre entire polish collection… Must be nice to have such control over how many you keep haha.
#4 by Latoya on March 11, 2012 - 8:04 pm
Haha Thanks Alicia! I love this color too. I have to admit, I go through my stash regularly and weed out any shades that I don’t love – I don’t have a hard time parting with things I guess! But, I’m pretty much at my max of what I would consider getting rid of, so the shades I have now aren’t going anywhere – so my storage ‘solution’ isn’t going to work for much longer
#5 by Liz on March 10, 2012 - 12:26 pm
That purple would have been my dream colour several years ago! It’s a pretty colour for any time during the year.
And I love your polish organization! Mine are sitting in three shoeboxes and they deserve so much better! I also love how manageable your collection is. I need to open up a salon soon. :s
#6 by Latoya on March 13, 2012 - 4:49 pm
My collection is manageable…for now. I’m not sure how long it’ll stay that way – I’m getting to a point where I’ve weeded out almost all of the ‘meh’ polishes, and I’m only buying polish I LOVE moving forward, so it can only expand from here *closes eyes at futility of efforts* I do love this little container though, it looks so great on my dresser. I really wanted to SEE them so I could enjoy them even when they’re not on my nails LOL. And this polish is right up there, looking so gosh darn pretty I can’t stand it
#7 by kat on March 12, 2012 - 4:20 am
OOOOH! This one is my ultimate favorite! OPI’s Parlez Vous OPI was my first ever nail polish! So excited you’re featuring it
#8 by Latoya on March 13, 2012 - 5:56 pm
Wow, really!? That’s awesome Kat, you sure do have great taste if this was your first polish! I came to it late in the game but I absolutely adore it
#9 by Samantha on June 23, 2012 - 12:40 am
woah! where did you find this? they have it on ebay for crazy expensive.. and i really really want it :I it’s such a gorgeous colour!!
#10 by Latoya on June 23, 2012 - 7:29 am
I got it in a swap Samantha, about a year ago!! I didn’t realize it was a hard-to-find shade now. Too bad, it is lovely!