OPI Push and Shove

Hello my loves!!!

Today I have something VERY special to show you.

This is OPI's Push and Shove from the latest Gwen Stefani collection.

As the package states, it creates a metallic chrome effect with a mirror finish...I knew I HAD to have it when I saw the "mirror" part! 

The package comes with a full size bottle as well as a free mini bottle of "Lay Down that Base"

It also says NOT to apply topcoat to this polish, and that it's suppose to only last one day.

WELL...this sparked ALL KINDS of questions in my head.

-WHY do you have to use this base?

- do I HAVE to use this base?

-WHAT happens when I run out of that mini bottle?

-WHY can't I apply topcoat?

-does it really only last one day?

WONDER NO MORE FRIENDS!

After some extensive research (by extensive I really mean a lot of apply, removal, reapply), I have put together a little presentation. This is like...a science project...why can't science be like this in school?!

First off, the best result I got was from after a layer of... 

GEL TOP COAT AS BASE

Gel Top Coat| &S- 2 coats | Lay Down that Base- NONE

SUPER WIN!!!!

I LOVE THIS I LOVE THIS I LOVE THIS I LOVE THIS!

7350920324938293 THUMBS UP!

Look how chromey and mirrorey it looks under different lighting!!!!! 

It looks even more reflective in person, and be prepared to be distracted AT ALL TIMES.

I can almost see my camera in some of these pictures...how awesome is that?!
I feel like a walking stainless steel fridge!!! WHOOT!!!!

Buffed w/o Base

P&S- 2 coats | Lay Down that Base- NONE

So after that I figured that this polish requires a SMOOTH surface, because you can pretty much see all the flaws and bumps with it on. Then I buffed my nails with a buffer to see if it would adhere to a matte surface.

As you can see. It's not pretty. It did NOT have a mirror finish...and you can clearly see all the buff marks.

I've actually have mixed results with this...the other time I applied it, it had sort of a "crackle" effect...needless to say, this is not the most ideal application. Therefore not recommended!

Buffed WITH Lay Down that Base

P&S- 2 coats | Lay Down that Base- 1 coat

I then removed the existing polish and applied Lay Down that Base to my buffed nails. It is crucial that you wait until this base coat is completely dry to move on to the next step!

Not bad right? Except it's still not what I would really consider a "mirror" effect. As you can STILL spot buff marks upon closer inspection.

With a different BASE COAT

P&S- 1 coat | Seche Clear Basecoat- 1 coat

Then you're probably all wondering...so what happens if I use a different base coat than the one provided?

NOPE, NOPE and hmm....let me think....

NOPE.

(I'm actually getting kind of dizzy from this gif...)

SECHE VITE as TOP COAT

P&S- 2 coats | Lay Down that Base- 1 coat | Seche Vite Top coat- 1 coat

Let's face it...the more someone says NOT to do something, the more you want to do it. 

So here I go...and in fact, the package was right....it dulls the shine, and no longer has a mirror effect.

So sorry guys, this one's a doozy.

OKAY! So at this point I was pretty much ugly crying because Lay Down the Base is a REALLY SMALL BOTTLE! and I see myself wearing this A LOT, because SHINY!

Then it dawned on me....

Seche Vite Top coat as BASE COAT

Seche Vite as base- 1 coat | P&S- 2 coats

Again...be sure to wait until the base coat is COMPLETELY dried to move on to P&S

AH-HA!!!!!!!!

This is almost the same shiny mani as the gel coat!!! The conclusion is that this polish requires an ULTRA glossy smooth base for the effect to take place. and so, VOILA! Problem solved. Use Seche Vite as base!

And of course, I couldn't just let you go without some nail art...

A few things....

- Make sure each layer is dried before moving on to the next
- This polish dries fast! So if you're doing nail art with it, work fast!

- Minimal tip wear is present after a whole day of typing

-  Practice your brush strokes...as it shows in your final product

Well that's all for me today...if I left out anything you would like to know about this polish, feel free to leave a comment...or send me a love mail!

Hope you enjoyed what I put together for you today.

HAVE THE MOST WONDERFUL DAY, LOVERS!