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The collection features 12 new nail lacquers in Nail Lacquer, GelColor and Infinite Shine formulas, with colors ranging from rich ocean blues and pops of flora and fauna-inspired shades to eyecatching sunset hues and natural sandy-toned neutrals.

OPI’s spring 2017 Fiji Collection is inspired by the vibrant colors of the island's lush landscape. It features 12 new nail lacquers in Nail Lacquer, GelColor and Infinite Shine formulas, with colors ranging from rich ocean blues and pops of flora and fauna-inspired shades to eyecatching sunset hues and natural sandy-toned neutrals.
Living on the Bula-vard! and Two-Timing the Zones evoke the welcoming spirit and uniqueness of the destination, while Do You Sea What I Sea? and I Can Never Hut Up showcase the beach and beautiful lagoons. Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet and Polly Want a Lacquer? draw inspiration from the islands’ beautiful wildlife.
“Visiting Fiji is on everyone’s wish list, thanks to the islands’ relaxed, friendly culture, fine cuisine, and colorful vistas – three things that inspired the twelve shades in this collection,” remarks OPI co-founder and brand ambassador Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. “Through the Fiji Collection, women around the globe can take a journey to this dream destination, wearing the colors of Fiji on fingers and toes this spring/summer season.”
The Fiji Collection by OPI includes the below shades in Nail Lacquer, GelColor and Infinite Shine formulas:
![]() Two-timing the Zones | ![]() Getting Nadi On My Honeymoon |
![]() Living On the Bula-vard! | ![]() Polly Want a Lacquer? |
![]() Do You Sea What I Sea? | ![]() Suzi Without a Paddle |
![]() Is That a Spear in Your Pocket? | ![]() Coconuts Over OPI |
![]() I Can Never Hut Up | ![]() No Tan Lines |
![]() Super Trop-i-cal-i-fiji-istic | ![]() Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet |
For more information, visit opi.com.
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