Dark Opal is an amazing, shimmery charcoal.
For some reason, in this photo, the colour is showing up with a reddish tinge (I'm still experimenting with the light umbrellas and sometimes I don't quite get the colour right). Let me assure you, this is a soot-tinged charcoal.
As for all Australis lacquers, the formula is gorgeous. You could possibly get away with one coat, but I did two for the swatch, just to make sure the shimmer came out.
This is a great colour for New Years. It is sophisticated, glamorous and, because it is a dark hue, it will go with pretty much any outfit. Whether you're wearing white, pink, red, blue - whatever - this will compliment your outfit perfectly.
So, what do you guys think? Are any of you planning to wear a similar colour for New Years?
