First Purchase of 2011 – Katy Perry for OPI Nail Lacquer in Black Shatter
After saying goodbye to 2010 with a Bourjois shadow, I welcomed 2011 with OPI Nail Lacquer in Black Shatter (S$23.50 at BHG and Metro). Tagged as a ‘deep asphalt black with a “shattered” texture’, this polish creates a crackle effect when applied over other polishes: A coat of the creamy black liquid recedes into patches and streaks once applied over polished nails that are completely dry. I like the easy creative play it offers and the random abstract patterns it creates on the nail surface.
This shows up best over a light polish but I decided to apply it over the prismatic DS Glamour from the OPI Designer Series.
snap, crackle, pop!
These are not the best of nail pics (how I envy the precise polish application and the photo clarity of many nail blogs!) but you get the idea. The crackle is more animal print than shatter in this manicure – the shatter only seems to show up best on my left ring finger. It dries matte and you could leave it that way, if you so desire. I like the patent appearance a shiny topcoat gives it, though. I look forward to playing more with this fun overcoat; may the new year be as effortlessly artistic as this polish! 
ohhhh myyyyy..
that looks so cool. it’s official, i am tempted to get one.
I like it!! Wanting to get one, but always out of stock at the store lol!
Hi Cynthia,
It’s easy-peasy nail fun!
Hi Cendana,
I hope you find it soon.
it looks so cool and edgy!
It’s interesting that it looks different on different nails.
Aww… i need to get this, its awesome!
Hi Georgina,
It’s very unusual. I like how every nail surface is different.
Hi Marcia,
Exactly! That’s what makes it special, I guess.
Hi Carol,
Good luck! I hope you find it. BHG Bishan may still have a couple of bottles.
Wow! This colour combi is so pretty!! The crack are so nicely formed. It doesn’t even look like cracks or shatter pieces.. or watever u call that thing… Lolx.. It looks more like its printed on. =D
Hi Miwitch!
The textured feel is more obvious in real life. I do like that the topcoat seals everything in.
OMG DS Glamour!!!! Did you get it when the collection was new? I’ve been dying to get my hands on it
Hi N.A.P.B.,
I received it a few years back from a friend in the US.
I cannot wait to try these! And the next time there’s a spree, I’m going to get a bottle or 2 from the OPI Designer Series for sure!
Hi Kas,
You prolly have yours already? Have fun with it!
U r right bhg Bishan has stocks of shatter no worries if u try to buy there. The SA looked v puzzled when I asked her if anymore stocks left hehe.
N I did something silly when I tried to open the bottle. I tore off the silver shatter looking plastic on the handle thinking it was wrapping the whole bottle grrrrrr. Now my bottle just looks like an ordinary looking bottle.
Hey Karen,
It’s okay – it’s still Shatter inside! Be careful of exposing the bottle’s contents, though; it’d gunk/dry up easily.
can’t wait for mine to arrive & I’ll be flaunting gorgeous nails.
Hi Annabelle,
Enjoy Shatter! It’s a lot of nail fun.
Thanks for the Nail Polish 101 lesson!!
Hi Adrian,
You’re welcome!