Monday, 21 November 2011

O.P.I Mad As A Hatter dupe?

Ever since the Alice In Wonderland O.P.I collection hit the shelves last year, I've always wanted Mad As A Hatter more than any of the colours. Hundreds of other people must have loved it as much as me as it was always sold out. Now it's one of those products that ebay sellers are trying to sell at double the price. No thanks, O.P.I is already expensive as it is!

So, a quick google showed that Barry M in 216 (Silver Cascade) is a very close match. I bought it without hesitation and put it on my nails as soon as it arrived. As stated previously I do not have Mad As A Hatter so I can't directly compare it. However, photos on google such as THIS and THIS show how beautiful it is. So how similar is the Barry M polish?

(I wore it like this for work as we aren't meant to wear any nail polish! The other polish is Models Own Nude Beige if you were wondering)


Sorry for the a million and one photos, it's just too pretty to only have one photo!

Overall it is QUITE similar. I think Barry M is more pink whereas O.P.I is more purple. The Barry M one also has more green and red glitter in I think. I would still LOVE the O.P.I one, but this one will do perfectly for now! It's certainly a bit of a statement polish too as all my group of friends noticed it and complimented it.

I think this polish has actually been discontinued by Barry M, but you can still buy it from ebay and amazon for less than £4! Bargain.

Does anyone else have a polish that you have always wanted but can't justify the price of it?

Lots of love
Amy
xxx

Posted by Amy at 19:30
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26 lovely comments:

  1. I need this in my life! I've only just got into glitter polishes after buying Models Own Juicy Jules which I love (but is a complete bitch to get off) xx

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  2. Sarah- That's why you use a nail polish remover soaked pad with tin foil wrapped around your finger to get it off :) works a proper treat. I was always put off using glitter polishes before for that reason, but now it's much easier :) xxx

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  3. omg i'm in love with this polish!!! i really like the combination with the nude polish :) good idea! xx

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  4. :O i think i need this in my life!! so much glitter!!!! xx

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  5. I don't know why barry m have discontinued this colour, its gorgeous!xx

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  6. Oooh I need this polish in my life, I could kick myself for not picking up Mad As A Hatter last year :( its selling for obscene amounts on eBay , which I would never pay. I am heading to Barry m as I type lol

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  7. I can't believe I haven't seen this before - I was just doubting how much of a true Barry M fan I was and then I read that it's been discontinued! Heading over to Amazon now!
    x

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  8. LinasBeautyDiary- It's so beautiful isn't it! And thanks :)

    Sophie Lou- I know! I bet it could be layered up even more too!

    Rebecca Boo- That's exactly what I thought! I had a look in Boots today and it's not on the website so I presume it had be. It's so stunning so I don't know why they have :(

    Claire- I know, you would have been lucky to get your hands on it though because it was so popular. I think this is a good alternative though :)

    Sophie Isobel- I know, I've never seen it before either! Happy buying :)

    Thanks for the comments, it's such a gorgeous polish isn't it! xxx

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  9. Beautiful glitter. Im going to look out for this next time im shopping :-)

    Holli x
    Dragonmommy123.blogspot.com

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  10. Such a lovely glitter polish!
    I really wanted OPI's rainbow connection from their muppet line, so I was very pleased when I found a dupe in my local bodycare for £1.49! (http://aworldfullofprettiness.blogspot.com/2011/11/dupe-for-opi-rainbow-connection.html)
    x

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  11. Wow that looks like such a close dupe! Thanks for sharing :)!.
    -x
    http://makeupmeow.blogspot.com

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  12. This is lovely, Barry M nail paints are fab for the price!

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  13. Oh I LOVE this! So pretty. Barry M glitters are so nice, they're just always sold out on the stands :(

    Much Love,
    Lauran
    xxx

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  14. I LOVE this one!
    xxx


    http://angiebeautybelle.blogspot.com/

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  15. Ahhhhh this is GORGEOUS! I'm a sucker for glittery nails and this is definitely no exception X

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  16. Absolutely love this! Definitely will be keeping my eye out for in around those Barry M counters!
    xoxo

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  17. Dragon Mommy- It's so pretty isn't it :)

    Kate- I have that too! I bought that in the same order as this one so I will be posting about that soon too :)

    x-Makeup-Meoww-x- No problem :)

    Summer Loren - I agree, they are such good value!

    L'Amour Lauran- This is actually the first glitter from them I have tried :)

    AngieBeautyBelle- It's so pretty isn't it :)

    Charlotte- Agree, especially near Christmas!

    Chelseyxlou- You'll be lucky to find it :) It's so lovely!

    xxx

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  18. This is perfect for the festive period, now I just need to get my hands on some money for it!
    Sophie
    X

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  19. I've just seen that I'm under your "blogs I heart" section (it came up with a referral on google analytics! Thank you so much I had no idea :) means alot BIG LOVE xxx

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  20. i sooo need this in my LIFE! *pops to superdrug*

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  22. Aw it's discontinued? I wanted this so bad :(
    I'll have to go and raid eBay now haha

    Frances
    http://francescassandra.blogspot.com

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  23. I love this nail polish! I've been meaning to buy myself some sparkly stuff soon:) I just stumbled on your blog and I have to say, it's totally adorable! I'd love it if we followed each other!

    Shelby xoxo
    sweetconfessions21.blogspot.com

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  24. This is gorgeous! :) I need to get this.

    Lucy
    x

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  25. pretty xx

    my blog : http://ravingbeautyx.blogspot.com/

    RavingBeautyx

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  26. I do love a good glitter nail varnish, this looks lovely :)

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