OPI DTLA Fall 2021 Nail Polish Collection Swatches! || KELLI MARISSA

[@Nicorleans]

Oh hey now hello different hair! Love the blue at the root. Agree with you about this collection.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@Rose8]

Definitely! The Blue tones look so good on you

[@ThatTeal]

Hi Kelli, it's been awhile. Lol. I'm really amazed by how out of the box this is for OPI. I really think this collection captures the LA vibe of unexpected color arrangements you can find in a major city. Yes, it's not cohesive in the traditional sense, but LA is not a traditional city either. The holo polish really blew me away. Yes, the flame is not strong like an indie, but OPI usually has issues when it strays away from cremes and I was amazed by the smooth application. I would say Abstract After Dark is my top fave! I like a lit from within the dark deep. Thank you Kelli for you beautiful swatches and stay well.

[@gypsydonovan]

I'm just so happy seeing signs of fall coming. From the ceramic jacko lanterns at the grocery store to the polish collections. I really wish I could have 6 months of fall, 1 winter, 4 spring, 1 summer....

[@jillradcliffe1648]

YAAAASSSSSSSS!!!

[@buddasquirrel]

Been waiting for this one!! 7th & Flower is gorgeous!! Great review, thank you.

[@KelliMarissa]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@fridaartista]

I think I disagree about the color story critique, I like the stone-y industrial but pops of color vibe. This collection feels predominantly cool toned which isn’t always everyone’s aesthetic. I really like how opi threw some different textures in the mix. I will not pick up the whole collection, though. That’s for reviewing!

[@liannangel2004]

For cheaper brands like Sinful Colors I always buy the full collection. For more expensive polishes I usually just get the colors I like, however if I liked all but 1 or 2, I would just buy them all.

[@pearlejam7115]

While I didn't love every color in this collection, it amazes me that OPI can continue to create and name so many beautiful and brilliant colors! I don't usually purchase whole collections, these videos help me narrow down my selections 😃

[@chathurangikathilakaratne3235]

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[@MeliPatoco]

Same here. I'm from Argentina, and not only do the collections take like 6 months to arrive here, but also OPI is suuuper expensive. But it is my favorite brand (I also like Essie but we don't get that here). So whenever a new collections comes up I watch several swatch and review videos to narrow down the selection, because buying the entire collection is kind of unaffordable here. Kelly's and Phoebe's reviews are the most helpful for me.

[@meeprific]

I’ve been avoiding your videos for a week because I am NOT READY for fall. But I can’t stay away!

[@countrygirl7402]

I love the blue ones. Especially the holo. It doesn't bother me that the holo doesn't show up so well. It looks so pretty without the holo. But the periwinkle one!! Oh wow! Soooo pretty.

[@inesbozic6539]

My favourites are My studio's on spring, Abstract after dark and Angel's flight to starry nights! Great swatches like always! Have a nice monday!

[@nildaortiz3676]

I really love OPI polishes. I will be buying some of the colors from this collection. I really like the way you describe the colors and formula and your honesty. I feel the same the colors can stand alone but as a collection it was all over the page.

[@NaharaVensar]

Your eyeshadow was super cute in this video. I like grayed out colors, so I like the colors. But, I rarely buy a whole collection.

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

I love the overall cool toned grunginess of this collection. Right up my alley.

[@Annemi8]

I actually love this cool toned collection! I rarely buy whole collections anymore because of the size of my collection 😅 I think I’ll go for about half of this collection, so many pretties!

[@KelliMarissa]

There are definitely a lot of winners in here, I'll agree with that haha!

[@saragillihan484]

I thought that your favorite birthstone would be Sapphire (dark blue), or Amethyst (purple). My Kelli's Green and Kelli's Emerald Orly collaboration polishes just arrived today! 💚 The one polish in this OPI collection that I might consider is, Abstract After Dark. It looks pretty cool!

[@Melissanailzcliques]

I am a opi lover for so long, they always make such beautiful shades & consistency ♥ 💖

[@itsMirandaJ]

I wasn't into this collection looking at it as a whole but seeing your individual swatches changed my mind... there are a few gems in there! ( * adds to wishlist* )

[@koalalily]

Omg Kelli I have never seen your nails this long lol

[@chocostars1]

I buy polishes individually but sometimes I end up buying a few polishes. I do like that OPI decided to go with Hollywood for Spring and LA for fall. These are different colours for fall but it isn’t necessarily my cup of tea. I picked up 2 polishes from this collection. Thank you for your swatches!

[@tarasalad]

I wear any color any time of year always. Not a seasonal polish wearer at all. Love your swatch and reviews! 💗

[@christonalva7032]

Can we take a minute and appreciate Kelli's whole pink/purple vibe 😍😍😍 The hair, eye makeup and the nails 💗💜

[@Heatherlynn00278]

This collection is beautiful. I grabbed them all.. opi ♡dtla is my favorite

[@femketjeNL]

Abstract after dark is stunning :D

[@jhupke18]

Yup, your swathes have definitely made me want these for my birthday in October or I’ll wait for winter collection

[@TheAshleybruno]

The range seemed to want to provide some summer-fall transition shades as well as fall-winter transition shades.

[@homeintheclouds]

In regards to your question about buying whole collections... I tend not to buy whole collections because I don't have the space or money lol! But also I try to stay away from similar colors I might already have. I do have a few full collections... the only full OPI collection I have is fall 2019, because it was Scotland themed and my partner is from Scotland and I love it there :) I do love the colors in that collection too. From this collection I picked up Abstract After Dark, Violet Visionary and Graffiti Sweetie :)

[@homeintheclouds]

PS I love your hair!!

[@theapriltronn]

Normally fall collections are my least favorite of the year but I'm loving this one! Definitely picking up Violet Visionary, My Studio's On Spring, and the whole bottom row.

[@laurabolen4809]

I love your ombre, it looks amazing!

[@Dana-eq5nz]

Your hair and makeup are awesome. Totally love the colors and they look especially great on you. Always fun seeing what you're "up to..."😁👍🤩

[@maggiemay70]

Thanks for another beautiful and informative presentation. I think that OPI is so popular mainly because of the variety of colors they offer, something for everyone. Personally I am not concerned with the color story in a collection. It works for promotion but not necessarily for a polish collector. I pick up a few "gems" from a collection that I find I can't live without... This time it's "7th and Flower" and "Angel's Flight to Starry Nights"- It applies like a dream and the color is just perfection.

[@ginarose8634]

Beautiful colors. " My studio's on spring" is a must have for me! TFS!!!

[@MeliPatoco]

Don't you think it may be a dupe for "Jade is the new black"?

[@sarahberkey8964]

The blues and green in this collection are beautiful! I would probably only grab those from this collection.

[@sparkle1596]

your hair looks awesome!! i love the ombre and i also love changing colors etc :) oh my gosh it's like mid-stage thermal nail polish XD it looks so coool

[@lotranddwknowitall]

I adore OPI polishes and have already picked some up - abstract after dark, metallic composition, violet visionary, angels flights to starry nights and opi loves dtla. Can't wait to try them out especially as I love a good purple in autumn and winter!

[@cococ.1650]

Thanks for the swatches, Kelli! I loved Abstract After Dark, OPI♡DTLA, and Graffiti Sweetie 😍

[@ckilbarger01]

So we had Hollywood for winter, Malibu for summer, and now LA for fall... Wonder if OPI is going for something here

[@amybourget6046]

I love the glittery ones so much. Those are the ones that I would pick up. I love the top two rows the most. I like to buy my polishes individually unless I really love the collection, like the LAColors Diamond Crush Collection. I absolutely love your hair. It's absolutely gorgeous and your makeup as well.

[@chelseahughes9622]

I love this set and had to buy. I also just bought your Starrily Nail polishes. I can’t wait to get them 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yay that makes me so happy!!

[@theseinstrumentals]

That's so spooky, I've done a little doodle every day this year and for Sunday I drew a ruby. Haven't drawn a gem yet, it's my birthstone too. Usually I draw food or maybe something appropriate for the day. No real rhyme or reason to it, i just draw whatever I feel like lol. Oh and this happens to be an art-inspired collection that's too much, lol 😱 My doodles are tiny and cutesy but it's technically art 😆

[@itsanastacia]

I love OPI❤DTLA, Graffiti Sweetie and Angel's Flight. They are so pretty. I usually don't do full collections. Well the only collections I've bought are your colabs with Orly. Favorite birthstone...hm. I'm garnet and I've never been a huge fan. I've always liked ruby or diamond. Your hair looks great. Next time I get mine done, I'm heading back to pink. 💓

[@Hiker2110]

Muse of Milan from last year was going to be hard to beat for sure! I actually do like this collection though. I saw someone on another swatch video that these colors made sense for fall in warmer climates rather than matching the changing leaves of classic fall locations like New England. I'm a New Englander myself haha, but once I read that comment, the collection made a lot more sense to me.

[@MariaGonzalez-mu7dk]

I don’t usually get an entire collection unless I absolutely love every color. Mostly I pick the ones I really like and buy those if I don’t already have something similar. My birthstone is Ruby and I love it but my favorite color is green so I am obsessed with Emerald. Zoya’s ‘Regina’ is one of my favorite colors. I think you did a wonderful job with your hair. It’s beautiful.

[@theseinstrumentals]

Btw I love your hair! Love the idea of the whole head that's how I color mine but yours is nice too. Maybe you could do the rest one of the colors with the ombre as the feature

[@victoriagibson411]

I love this on so much! Sometimes when you look at the bottle your like I'm not sure about this collection. But on the nail they look Amazing!

[@stephanieeiche6774]

I love the abstract after dark. I haven't tried it, but I'm thinking about getting it.

[@rachelgoulding9946]

I got the rose gold one in polish and gel, but it is quite similar to other rose golds I have so not as special as I thought. The gel one is a lot more sheer too. Last years autumn collection was so perfect and felt autumnal and the first time I discovered OPI, so I thought this year would be similar.

[@katiepare9685]

Nice swatches and collection! I was picturing the cirque top coats on each creme, especially their gold flake and smaller fleck ones! I thought you would say emerald green birthstone for May because of your green polishes! Mine is sapphire

[@HarvestGamerMckliz]

Ohh I love the Angel's Flight to Starry Nights. Mostly been buying indies lately, but I might have to pick that one up. The only full collection I've ever bought is Rogue Lacquer's sprinkles collection - she does such gorgeous flakie crellies

[@jeninekubista4819]

I love that my birthstone is the diamond, but they can be really spendy so I usually wear amethyst since it's purple and that's my favorite color! Really like this fall line from OPI. I might have to splurge and pick up the collection. 😊

[@marissaho2576]

So glad I waited for your swatch n review, there were a few I had my eye on!

[@jenniferpearmain9557]

I've been waiting for this video! Autumn is my favourite season, so I've been impatiently waiting for the Fall releases haha. 7th and Flower is really catching my eye and Espresso Your Inner Self is beautiful but not sure how it would look on me. I hope that Kelli reviews the China Glaze fall collection because all the polishes in that collection look beautiful 💜

[@Gray_Novembers]

I love a good full collection. I honestly still kick myself for not picking up all of the shades I love from the Love, OPI XOXO collection from (2017-2018??) when I watched you review it. All beautiful shades. I also have the entire Washington D.C. collection from 2016 (minus the bonus shades that I think were Ulta exclusives) and I have the full OPI Scotland collection. Last year’s fall collection was gorgeous looking back on it but at the time I wasn’t feeling it (of course I watched it on vacation while at Sturgeon Bay so I was in full vacation mode). Now, I want to get some of those shades if I can find them 🥲 This year’s collection seems very after the holidays winter to me because of all of the cool tones. They’re gorgeous but don’t scream fall to me. I still might pick some up if my Ulta stocks them (they were all sold out yesterday). Have a great day, Kelli!

[@cassandramuller7337]

I totally feel you on the colour story front. Last year was perfection and this year I'm not feeling it. But I guess it's also just personal preference.

[@tanyagibbs1618]

I feel like My Studio's On Spring would be really close to Stay Off The Lawn (which is from 2016, omg) but a nicer formula. I'm enticed by OPI

[@jeannellewilliams6172]

Just picked up Abstract After Dark. Looks amazing in the bottle 💜

[@cathyh8139]

Could you do a video for your favorite base and top coats?

[@jillthomson3038]

Thanks for the video Kelli. Just haven’t been impressed w/opi in awhile now.

[@twocoatdiary7074]

Waiting on this review, was curious about Abstract After Dark 🖤

[@tinapartlo8163]

I would really like to see you try Static swatches.

[@kirsten8796]

I don’t normally buy the full collections. There’s a few I’ve had to though just because couldn’t choose. I do like this collection as individuals but as you said it’s divided a bit. When you showed the final pic I liked the top 2 rows but the bottom row seemed out of place. My birthstone is Sapphire and it’s definitely my fave. Love blues in general. But only for the fall/winter in nail polish lol.

[@nehdoll]

That rose gold one is definitely me 🥰

[@KnightOfCydonia18]

I don’t usually buy whole collection of polish because 1/ it’s hella expensive 2/ i don’t always adore all the colors and 3/ because i know have so many nail polish that i can’t justify needing all of them 😂 i do sometimes purchase a whole collection if i instantly fall in love with it, my last one was the enchanted polish pokemon one 😝 Anyways those look nice but let me tell you i’m most definitely buying the last 3 ones i looooove kinda dusky shades those light ones lack in my collection so they’re coming home 😍 And also : I LOVE YOUR NEW HAIR OMG 💜💜💜 you did an incredible job !!!

[@annimu9081]

I swear to god My Studio's on Spring is Jade is the New Black. That was one of my first OPI colors that got discontinued and I kept finding a dupe for it for a while now.

[@merenguehips]

It looks super close in this video. Might have to purchase and compare.

[@breec3346]

I buy mine individually! Also I loved the deep blue shade and deep blue sparkly one I would buy both and do my ring fingers in the deep blue sparkly shade and the rest in the deep blue cream shade! Or every other in sparkly and cream! Love them!!

[@cyndibowen2832]

I like the collections in the mini bottles

[@oodleyboo]

OMG I want the whole collection....thank you for the swatches

[@KelliMarissa]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jom6829]

Absolutely nothing wrong with an honest opinion. I very rarely get a whole collection. more individual polishes that really attract me. I agree the two middle bottom row polishes are really nice.

[@Kikilang60]

I"m always impressed with your hair. Have you ever tried a deep rich Walnut brown?

[@NailsAndTowel]

I think the colors are beautiful! 😊 I was looking for them at my local store but they only had minis and in the infinite shine formula and I was not happy 😂 I regret not getting a set of minis. But I am super excited for the Abstract After Dark definitely getting that one 😜

[@saranovaa]

I hope we get more brown/orange collections this fall 😁

[@kclo]

I’m really loving your lipstick shade ❤️ 🔥 😍 What is it?

[@oyaamioya]

There are quite a few I’m going to get from this collection. I work in a setting where I need my nails to look professional. I do push the boundaries with some fun pops of color. I like the holo blue bc it is more of a neutral holo. It’s soft and elegant w a little sparkle. I’m trying to decide between that and Cirque’s Hygge polish.

[@jiaraja7686]

Your eyelook is amazing. Do a tutorial on it.

[@michelemcleod5485]

My birth stone is my favorite, Opel. It has so many different colors

[@betheubanks4580]

I got the holo blue and the rose gold. I think I also need the after dark. Thanks

[@kalli971]

Amazing! this collection is beautiful

[@aquariaaustin2077]

I think you have to remember the collection name, and then consider what LA is like in the fall, which is not the season that other places experience it. When I lived there, autumn was more like spring in other places--coolish evenings (light sweater), a little windy here and there, maybe some rain, but most of the time, it's the stereotypical LA climate of pleasant, sunny days, not cool but not hot, either. So the paler colors actually suit autumn there, while the other ones seem to be grudging acknowledgement of what other places think a fall collection must look like. I don't recall ever wearing a sweater of any kind during the day there until... Hm. I think Thanksgiving? Now if they'd named the collection "Downtown San Francisco," then, yeah, you'd have a point about those colors not really fitting in, but LA? Nah, those suit LA in October just fine.

[@BeyondPolish]

This is such a great collection 🤩

[@alannabaty2882]

Agh yeeees been waiting for this thank you Kelli! I picked up abstract after dark and the metallic one whatsit called. I'm looking for a good burgundy color for fall I'm feeling that color in my head Edit: also totally agree this collection is.....sigh. like you said there's nothing wrong with it but honestly feels kinda basic. Biggest interest to me was abstract after dark for sure and its beautiful irl. I don't normally buy full collections but it is also gratifying to have lots of fun ones to keep picking up and trying instead of mmmmmeh I only like one out of the whole bunch already feeling impatient for next collection release cos I hope it's not boring. Not slamming opi they are iconic and my fave big brand but still.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I’d love to see some comparisons with other opi similar colours for Studio Spring. I always go for teal but I might already have something similar

[@caitibeeasmr9205]

Studio’s on Spring is a lot greener than any of the OPI teals I have. I would say it is closest to Amazon Amazoff, so maybe you wouldn’t want this one if you have that, but it’s a lot greener than shades like Is That a Spear in Your Pocket?

[@riverAmazonNZ]

@@caitibeeasmr9205 Thank you! I have Spear but I don’t have Amazoff because I heard it’s super staining (even though it matches my favourite cardigan) Is Studios on Spring staining?

[@amynicole1899]

I was born in April so my birthstone is a diamond, and ruby is the one I would pick other than my own. Great minds they say, lol

[@julsunnails1215]

I never buy the full collection from OPI. I like the brand but even with the collections that I loved I’ve never been so blown away that I felt like I needed the entire thing. I find that when a collection is in the 6-8 bottles range I’m more likely to just buy everything even if there is something I don’t love but once you get over about 8 bottles in a collection I’ll pick and choose which bottles I want. In this case, I pre-ordered abstract after dark just because I can’t resist vampy-glittery. Everything else felt like something I either already have or wouldn’t wear.

[@KelliMarissa]

Totally get that! I do love the six polish collections from brands like Orly because they always feel like they're curated well haha. But occasionally a 12 polish set will totally blow me away!

[@tanessamarie]

Gotta look up Alexandrite 😍😍😍 it changes color! June 💙

[@christineanonymoud925]

My fav of this collection is definitely abstract after dark it's so pretty and it reminds me of cosmo with a twist 😀😊my favouite birthstone is amythest since mine is garnet but i also like the rhodalite garnet aswell it's like a pretty purplely pink it's very pretty too 😊😄

[@Stef_T-G]

I'm really into the middle row of the full swatches. They're really pretty!!!! I almost guess right your hairs!!! I said (on IG) purple and teal hihi☺️😁

[@kathleendavid1035]

OPI Fall 2020 was perfection! There are a couple of colors I like here. I don’t buy the whole collection because well, storage? Lol!

[@paltinizabella6648]

Omg! I love Opi!❤ I love you!❤

[@EnragedTiefling]

I picked up 7th & Flower and Abstract After Dark, and I think I'll get OPI♡DTLA after seeing it here!

[@kyouell]

What’s your favorite 1-coat rose gold? My nails are trying to be as long as yours and my hands are in the water constantly, so I think that a 1-coat metallic is what will hit the spot. I’d like to buy one that has good reviews and of course I’m starting with you.

[@SH-wk6po]

Look at that gradient hair!! 👏👏 As someone who hails from the southern hemisphere and now lives in the north; whenever I see collections like this I feel like they're trying to cater to everyone globally that's entering both the fall and the spring at the same time. ☀️🍂 I have my own opinions of whether that's good or bad (or both), but as someone who does not buy full collections ~70% of the time, I'm usually not too bothered if collections don't feel cohesive enough as a color story. Overall I think this collection is ok, and most of it can work well as gradients with the bottom row.

[@dca1962]

I like to buy my polishes individually, unless the collection is full of unique shades that I don't have (unlikely, though....LOL).

[@mossthebryophyter]

I like that periwinkle and green.

[@Anonom2012]

I found the duochromes you referred me to, one was actually called "oil slick." To my surprise, I thought they looked awful on me. I had no idea that nail polish could look bad on my hands but there it is. I took them off (I tried two different brands/colors) and painted my nails hot shimmer pink instead.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh man I'm sorry to hear that! I know that dark colors can sometimes feel weird (although I'm sure it didn't look as bad as you thought!). There are a few brands that make lighter versions (basically a light jelly base with a duochrome shimmer in it - not as pronounced of an effect but still shifty!) If you want to give it another try, KBShimmer comes to mind for those light bases with duochrome shimmer.

[@AliMsBeauty]

I bought the entire collection of these. My favourite is angels flight to starry nights

[@LYMental]

Abstract after dark I’m actually gonna go out and get 😻also considering graffiti sweetie and pink on canvas

[@lisapiche8900]

I buy nail polish for the collection too. I agree, OPI Fall 2020 was the best. Birthstone is garnet but I prefer ruby.

[@tippib2222]

That gray blue would be so perfect for like some coppery metallic stamped leaves.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh that sounds sooo pretty!

[@coleyoley420]

Hello sweetheart 🌻 How was your weekend? Mine was great, we celebrated my birthday! Woot woot!! So my birthstone is peridot and I've always been drawn to that shade of green. I also love Octobers and Mays birthstones. They're so pretty 😍 To answer your question, it depends. If I really love them I will get the whole set. Otherwise I'll wait for you to swatch them or I'll look them up on Pinterest. This Fall collection I'll be buying 7 or 8 of them. I really, really adore that green 💚 I hope you have a lovely day 🌻

[@lindacooper2579]

Didn’t care for this collection. Usually don’t buy entire collections, and on this one I’m not going to pick up any of them. And I’m typically an OPI lover! Thanks for the review. 😃 Love your hair, it looks great.

[@polished_pianist8521]

I definitely have been sucked into buying entire collections based on the look, but most of the time I pick and choose. I love the purple-navy (plavy?), though, and would pick that up. I haven't met a lot of people who don't like diamonds, lol.