HONG KONG COLLECTION BY OPI

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The Hong Kong Collection by OPI defines the look of nails for spring and summer, with shades inspired by this exquisitely edgy city of contrasts. Look no further than Hong Kong's harbor to see the stunning juxtaposition of ancient sailing boats reflected in sleek, glittering skyscrapers. This beautifully fresh counterpoint - of old and new; tradition and innovation; elements of classic style and sharp, modern lines - is my color muse in this season of fashion reawakening.

The Hong Kong Collection features an eclectic mix of singular signature shades. Deep oranges (Hot & Spicy, A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find); dazzling gold (Bling Dynasty); lush caramel (Chop-sticking to My Story), sophisticated dark green (Jade is the New Black), and China's traditional good-luck shade of red (Red My Fortune Cookie) sizzle this season, while silver-white (Pearl of Wisdom), sweet pinks & purples (Panda-monium Pink, Luck Lucky Lavender, Dim Sum Plum, Meet Me on the Star Ferry) and serene blue (Suzi Says Feng Shui) provide a cool contrast.

Wear these colors on fingertips and toes to accessorize the season's strong, soft, sexy must-haves. Look for fluid, body-skimming lines; slim belted dresses and skirt suits; textured leathers and metallics; fearlessly sheer panels and wisps of chiffon; and colorful boho butterfly and flower prints.

A springtime of new beginnings begins with cutting-edge style- and the modern shades of the Hong Kong Collection by OPI.

A LITTLE FASHION FENG SHUI

Translated from the Chinese, feng shui (pronounced fung shway) literally means "wind" and "water." It refers to our personal energies and the energy of the environment around us - the more balanced we are, the more positive our feng shui and the better we feel.

According to feng shui, colors have powers, and every color is related to one of five life elements - fire, water, earth, metal, or wood. In addition, a color is considered as either "yin" or "yang." While yin colors bring about healing and calm, yang colors help to light your energy and motivate you.

OPI has given the colors of the Hong Kong Collection each a "fashion feng shui" power. The perfect harmony results in one very happy fashionista.

ORANGES & REDS - Hot & Spicy (coral), A Good Man-darin is Hard to Find (red-orange) and Red My Fortune Cookie (red) are all yang colors in the fire element. Representing warmth, high energy, creativity, and confidence, these shades bring you way up and let the world know you're here. A good choice when doing a big presentation at work, asking for a raise, or just asking for attention.

GREENS & BROWNS - Both colors express the wood element, which conveys vitality and growth. Make Jade is the New Black your choice for showing your vital, vivacious trend-setting side, and go with caramel brown Chop-sticking to My Story to grow even more sweetly irresistible.

WHITES & GOLDS - Clarity, purity, and focus - these are the attributes of the metal element, passed down to you in shimmery Pearl of Wisdom and rich gold Bling Dynasty. Get a mani or pedi in these shades when your focus is on fabulous - and when you need a clear head to decide on which shoes to buy.

PINK - Soft, pretty, girlish light pink - a gentler form of red - is recognized as the color of love. Choose Panda-monium Pink when you're feeling the love energy and want to share.

LAVENDERS, PLUMS & VIOLETS - Know for its healing properties, purple is also the perfect meditative shade. Choose Lucky Lucky Lavender, Dim Sum Plum, or Meet me on the Star Ferry as you meditate on whether to go blonde, brunette, or auburn.

BLUES - Peaceful cobalt blue symbolizes the water element, with its properties of calm, refreshment, and abundance. Choose it in Suzi Says Feng Shui when you're hoping for an abundance of compliments, or as the perfect way to balance the yin and yang of any new look.