Showing posts with label Silver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silver. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Fire Cracker Lacquer Candle Salad Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Fire Cracker Lacquer's newest offering, the Candle Salad Collection.  I have to say when Kendahl first told us the name of the collection I was confused and when I googled it I laughed so hard.  We'll just say a candle isn't the only thing that concoction resembles 😉

The Candle Salad Collection consists of 5 polishes, 4 of which are microglitters.  You can pick these up now over at www.firecrackerlacquer.com

On to the swatches!

Fire Cracker Lacquer Candle Salad Collection Swatches and Review

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Polish Con - The Don Deeva Big Lights Will Inspire You

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Hi everyone!  I've got the second week 9 Road to Polish Con polish for you, this time from The Don Deeva!  Big Lights Will Inspire You can be purchased along with These Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New over at PolishConvention.com from February 5 through February 11th.

Let's take a look.


Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Great Lakes Lacquer My Winter Survival Kit Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have swatches of Great Lakes Lacquer's newest creation My Winter Survival Kit Collection.  It consists of 4 polishes and each one is filled with gorgeous silver holo flake.  You can pick these up over at GreatLakesLacquer.com!

Let's take a look!

Great Lakes Lacquer My Winter Survival Kit Collection

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Girly Bits A Little Madness Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have a long overdue review of the Alice and Wonderland inspired A Little Madness from Girly Bits.  The collection consists of six polishes in a variety of finishes and colors.  You can still purchase them from GirlyBitsCosmetics.com or HarlowandCo.org.

Girly Bits A Little Madness Collection

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Great Lakes Lacquer and Literary Lacquers Make Your Stand Collaboration Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone! Today I have a collaboration between Great Lakes Lacquer and Literary Lacquers to show you called Make Your Stand.  The collection consists of 4 polishes, 2 from each brand and is inspired by Steven King's The Stand.  I'm a huge reader, but historical fiction is usually my genre of choice.  Still, I'm going to add this to my to read pile because I'm curious.

This collection is available for pre-order until July 19th on GreatLakesLacquer.com with a turn around time of 5-12 business days.

Let's take a look!


Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Law Beauty Essentials Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  I graduated and took a little break, but I'm back!  Today I have some polishes from Law Beauty Essentials to show you.  The bottles have a square shape as does the top, much like Butter London.  The caps come off to allow for easier application and the brushes are wide with slightly rounded edges, similar to Sally Hansen brushes but a tad less wide.  Each bottle has .37 fl oz of product.  This brand is also 5 free!  Let's take a look.


Friday, April 8, 2016

The Magic 8 Box May 2016 Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  I hope you're doing well.  The last few days have been trying, but things are looking up!

Today I'll be showing you the May 2016 Magic 8 Box and this time the theme is Musical Movies.  The Magic 8 Box is released monthly with four permanent makers (Philly Loves Lacquer, Rica, Smokey Mountain Lacquers, and My Indie Polish) and four guest makers.  This month's guests are Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer, Paint Box Polish, Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer, and Top Shelf Lacquer.

The Magic 8 Box will be available for pre-order at PhillyLovesLacquer.com April 8th 8am EST through April 16th and will cost $59 + shipping  There will only be 50 boxes, so make sure to get your order in ASAP!  You don't want to miss out on these!


The Magic 8 Box May 2016 Swatches and review


Thursday, November 26, 2015

Ever After Polish 'Tis the Season to Sparkle Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Ever After Polish's new winter collection 'Tis the Season to Sparkle to share with you!  These will be available November 27th (Black Friday) at 12am EST from the Ever After website.  Also, be sure to use code TGIF20 for 20%  off from 11/27-11/30!


Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Lemming Lacquer Villains Don't Get Happy Endings Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone! Today I have Lemming Lacquer's winter collection: Villains Don't Get Happy Endings. This collection is inspired by the show Once Upon a Time and "fighting for our happy endings even if we're afraid they are undeserved."  The collection will be available Friday, November 27th 12:01am Central from LemmingLacquer.com



Saturday, November 7, 2015

Pahlish November 2015 Duo - Forbidden Forest

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Hi everyone!  It's time for another Pahlish duo!  This one is inspired by Harry Potter and includes a creme and a glitter topper.  So all you Harry Potter fans get your wallets ready!  These will be available from Pahlish.com starting November 8th @ 7pm CST.

Pahlish Whomping Willow.  This is a classic dusty navvy blue creme.  It's perfect as a base or to just wear alone.  Application on this is lovely.  It's creamy and pigmented.

This is 2 coats, but depending on how you polish, could go on opaque in 1 coat.

pahlish whomping willow november 2015 duo forbidden forest

pahlish whomping willow november 2015 duo forbidden forest


Pahlish Expecto Patronum.  Shannon has a way with glitter toppers.  They're always so pretty and this one is no exception.  This one is extra blingy with holo dot glitters, silver flakes, holo shimmer and that violet/purple shimmer that I've come to associate with Pahlish.

This is 1 coat over Whomping Willow.

pahlish expecto patronum november 2015 duo forbidden forest

pahlish expecto patronum november 2015 duo forbidden forest


This duo plus the new collection will be available from Pahlish.com November 8th at 7pm CST.  Be sure to connect with Pahlish at the following spots for more!


**Products in this post were sent by Pahlish for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Pahlish Adventures of Marco Polo Collection Swatches and Review

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Happy Saturday! I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.  Today I'm so excited to be showing you the Pahlish half of a collaborative collection with Elevation Polish!  The Adventures of Marco Polo Collection was inspired by the Netflix show Marco Polo.  It's been on my list of things to watch and I this collection gave me the kick in the pants.  I ended up binge watching.  If you love historical period pieces with lots of drama, definitely give this show a try.

pahlish adventures of marco polo collectioin


The Pahlish Adventures of Marco Polo Collection along with The Venetian Duo and a few complete sets of both Pahlish and Elevation will be available for purchase August 2nd at 7pm CST.

Let's check out the swatches!

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Elevation Polish Woke Up in China & Yetti the Stone Warrior

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Hi everyone! Tonight I have the Elevation Polish collection for July: Woke Up in China plus a limited edition for the month of July.  Woke Up in China consists of 4 polishes: 1 creme, 2 cremes with shimmer, and a glitter topper.  Don't forget to click the names to get to google images of the places Lulu was inspired by!

elevation polish woke up in china

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Twinsie Tuesday - Polish Received in a Swap

Hi everyone!  Today's Twinsie Tuesday theme is a polish received in a swap.  Now I have to be honest, I don't swap. Okay I take that back.  I did once many moons ago on MUA.  Anyways, I usually don't swap because I love the polish I have and would much rather pay for something I want.  All that aside, the polish I swapped for was China Glaze OMG.  I already had one and I used it so much my bottle was half full.  OMG was getting harder and harder to find and the ebay prices were getting higher, so I got this one as a back up.  I'm trying to remember what I out for it.  It was either one of the Martini Pedicure collections I lucked up on and bought a few of or OPI DS JP Divine.  I'm drawing a blank.

Anyways, China Glaze OMG was my first holo and the polish that propelled me into the world of polish collecting.  Now with all of the indies out there, it's not the most holo nor does it have the best application, but this whole collection will always have a special place in my heart.

And without further ado, I present China Glaze OMG!  This is 2 coats.

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Be sure to check the other Twinsie Tuesday ladies!


Róisín at Cuti-CLUE-les
Marisa at Polish Obsession
Lakeisha at Refined and Polished
Jessica at Blue Velvet Lacquer
Chelsea at Nailed Blog
Bridget at A Painted Nail
Amber at Nails Like Lace
Amanda at Fashion Footing
Amanda at Amandalandish
Alaina at The Little Canvas

Sunday, December 28, 2014

China Glaze Twinkle Collection - My Picks

Hi everyone!  Hope everyone had a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukkah, or just a great December!  I've been meaning to post my selections for the China Glaze Twinkle Collection for Winter 2014 for a while.  I bought them more than a month ago!  Holiday festivities have gotten in the way of posting.  I've been wearing the same polish for a little more than a week now!

First up is Out Like a Light.  This is a dark gray creme and absolutely perfect.  Application was great.  This is one thick coat.

China Glaze Out Like a Light Twinkle Winter 2014

China Glaze Out Like a Light Twinkle Winter 2014


I'd Melt for You is a smooth metallic silver that reminds me quite a bit of Millennium from the Khrome Collection that everyone raved about in 2009.  I'll have to do a comparison post soon.  This is one of those polishes that you should wait for to dry in between coats or it starts to clump a bit and if you have ridges, they show.  I still love it though!  This is 2 coats.

China Glaze Id Melt for You Twinkle Winter 2014


 China Glaze I'd Melt for You Twinkle Winter 2014

Pine-ing for Glitter has green multi sized glitter in a clear base.  This is it over Out Like a Light.  While I used it as a topper, it can be built up and used alone.  This is one coat.

China Glaze Pine-ing for Glitter over Out Like a Light

China Glaze Pine-ing for Glitter over Out Like a Light


December to Remember.  I have to say I was disappointed in this color.  It's a frosty blue, with pink shimmer/micro glitter that shifts colors a bit.  The shift looks a lot more obvious in the bottle, but doesn't show much on the nail.  This is 2 coats.

China Glaze December to Remember Twinkle Winter 2014

 China Glaze December to Remember Twinkle Winter 2014

China Glaze December to Remember Twinkle Winter 2014


Another glitter from the collection, is Feeling Twinkly.  This is a medium blue micro glitter in a clear base.  It can be layered to opacity or used as a topper.  I used it as a topper here over Out Like a Light.  Love this combo!  This is 1 coat over Out Like a Light.


China Glaze Feeling Twinkly Layered Twinkle Winter 2014

China Glaze Feeling Twinkly Layered Twinkle Winter 2014


Last but not least is Meet Me Under the Stars.  This is another favorite!  Black, silver, and a sprinkling of blue micro glitter in a black jelly base.  You can layer it over a darker color or just wear it alone.  Here, I used it alone.  This is 2 coats.


China Glaze Meet Me Under the Stars Twinkle Winter 2014

China Glaze Meet Me Under the Stars Twinkle Winter 2014


Over all I enjoyed these, especially layering them which is something I don't do often enough.  Did you buy anything from this collection?

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Indigo Bananas Swatches and Review

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I'm so excited about this post, I don't know what to do with myself.  Indigo Bananas.  I've obviously been living under a rock because these are my first polishes from this indie brand and they definitely wont be my last.  It took me forever to get this post together because every time I went to swatch I had to wear them for a full mani.  Let me stop gushing and get to the pictures.

First up is Bridal Veil.  Silver micro metallic flakies and holo glitter.  What more could a girl ask for?  This is 2 coats.

Indigo Bananas Bridal Veil

Indigo Bananas Bridal Veil

Indigo Bananas Bridal Veil


Next is Abby Normal.  This one is a pink the shifts orange and lots of purple shimmer and holo glitter.  It also dries with a textured finish and to add to it's awesomeness, it glows in the dark! This is 2 coats.

Indigo Bananas Abby Normal

Indigo Bananas Abby Normal


Taffeta, Darling? is the lavender version of Bridal Veil and I love it just as much!  It's delicate and in your face all at the same time.  This is 2 coats.

Indigo Bananas Taffeta Darling

Indigo Bananas Taffeta Darling


And the last, but most definitely not least is Galactic Halo (Holo) ... the holo version!  I was speechless putting this polish on.  I didn't want to take it off!  Anything you could want, it has.  Holo? Check.  Duochrome? Check.  Metallic Flakies? Check.  This polish is absolutely stunning and there is absolutely nothing like it in my collection at all!  Can you tell I'm in love?  This is 2 coats.

Indigo Bananas Galactic Halo Holo

Indigo Bananas Galactic Halo Holo

Indigo Bananas Galactic Halo Holo

Indigo Bananas Galactic Halo Holo

Indigo Bananas Galactic Halo Holo


Every single one of these polishes are amazing and the formulas on them are great too!  These and others can be purchased from IndigoBananas.com.  Make sure to also check the Facebook page for more info and up coming collections!

**Products in this post were provided for an honest review.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Zoya Magical Pixie Dust Swatches and Review

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Hey loves!  I hope your weekend went well!

Today I have the Zoya Magical Pixie Dust collection for Spring 2014.  The collection consists of 3 textured polishes.  Not only are they textured, but Zoya decided to add some bling with medium size hex holo glitter!






First up is Cosmo, the silver of the bunch.  This is 2 coats.




This is with a coat of Gelous and Seche Vite.




Next is Vega, a pale blue.  This is 2 coats.





With a coat of Gelous and Seche Vite.




And last but not least is Lux, a pale pink.  This is 2 coats.





With Gelous and Seche Vite.




All of these were absolutely gorgeous.  They were a bit chunky because of the hex glitters but applied decently.  I found that the hex glitters would sometimes pile up on each other making a clump on the nail.  Other than that, they were perfect and were completely opaque in just 2 coats.  My favorite of them all was actually Lux.  On me it almost looks like a nude glitter.  Vega, on the other hand did not flatter my skin tone.  Surprisingly I actually prefer these with top coat.  Anyone else feel this way?

The Zoya Magical Pixie collection retails for $10 each polish and is available for purchase on the Zoya Website.

These items were sent for my honest review.  For more information, please see my disclosure policy for more details.