OPI‘s fall collection “Scotland” has launched, and I was super amped to see the shades in this collection because I’ve got a bit of an attachment to the country. It’s been a few years now, but when I visited Scotland I was taken aback by just how gorgeous the scenery was to me. We had driven up from England (Birmingham, to be precise) and I had just expected that Scotland would look identical to England since they’re attached to the same land mass.

Not so! My jaw practically fell to the floor when we crossed into Scotland from England. Everything was suddenly more beautiful. It’s hard to put into words, because it really doesn’t make sense – there is no great divide between the land of England and Scotland, but my lasting impression was that as soon as we drove into Scotland via the M6… the landscape was suddenly more luscious. I’ll never forget that – it’s a really special memory to me.

So when I hear OPI was launching a Scotland collection I was super into it. Not to mention that my paternal grandfather (who died before I was born) was born in Scotland just added to my desire to try out this collection.

The collection  is an interesting mix of shades – the first six lean heavily into the reds and oranges, popping in a dark green as well as deep, blackened purples.

The second half learn far more cool toned with a bunch of deeps blues and purples, as well as a few nudes to round out the collection.

OPI Fall 2019 Scotland Collection Swatches

A Little Guilt Under The Kilt is a luminescent jewel-toned red.

Red Heads Ahead is warm-toned red with a creme finish.

Suzi Needs A Loch-Smith is  a darkened orange. (Reminds me of pumpkins!)

Things I’ve Seen in Aber-Green is a SUPER deep dirty green. It comes across close to black, but not quite there.

Good Girls Gone Plaid is another super deep shade. This one is more plum, but it’s very deep, so the purple doesn’t show up as much unless it’s in REALLY bright lighting.

Boys Be Thistle-ing At Me is slightly like the previous shade, just a touch paler and with a metallic finish.

Oh wow did I ever love this shade! Rub-a-pub-pub is the PERFECT creme finish charcoal grey.

What’s a Scotland collection without a little poke at the Loch Ness monster? Nessie Plays Hide & Sea-k is a metallic finish deep teal with gold shimmers.

OPI Grabs The Unicorn By The Horns is a beautiful darkened teal, although I did find this one went on a bit more translucent than I had expected. I’d do three coats of this one to be safe.

Nice Set of Pipes is another “almost black” shade. There’s a hint of purple in the base, but it definitely comes across more vampy than I had expected.

I’m not sure I’ve ever put a nude on my nails, but I was SOLD as soon as I put You’ve Got That Glas-glow on my nails. Holy smokes is this ever a sophisticated look!

If you want a bit more of a warmer nude, grab Edinburgh-er & Tatties. There’s a bit of caramel kiss to this shade!

Final Thoughts

I was initially surprised at just how dark the OPI Scotland collection was… and this is primarily because I see Scotland as luscious and green, with twinges of plaid. However, given the season… this collection actually works out beautifully. OPI somehow manages to tie in the feeling of Scotland combined with the deeper tones of the autumn months. AND, there are so many shades in this collection that work *perfectly* for Halloween! The orange, the charcoal grey and the deeper plums are all perfect for this time of year! Heck, I even like the nudes, and that’s not something I thought I’d ever say about nail polish. I’m especially taken with Rub-a-pub-pub (wore it last week) and I’ve got Suzi Needs a Loch-Smith on my nails right now.

All summed up, I think the OPI Scotland collection is beautiful and oh so seasonally appropriate.

The products featured in this post were sent to me for consideration.