Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Destination Duo featuring Contrary Polish

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer's Destination Polish Duo featuring Contrary Polish.  This time around, the duo is inspired by a photo Carrie of Contrary Polish took while at the Sundance Film Festival.  The duo will be available for pre-order from both shops from January 31st - February 7th.

Let's take a look!

Great Lakes Lacquer A Nude Awakening Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Great Lakes Lacquer's fall offerings to show you, the A Nude Awakening Collection.  If you can't already tell by the name, this is a collection of nudes a neutrals.  But just because they're nudes and neutrals doesn't mean they have to be boring!

Let's take a look!

Pahlish Patisserie de Pahlish Collection Swatches and Review

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USPS. They've seriously been messing with me for the past few months.  They're normally pretty good, but when my normal mail deliverer goes on vacation and then gets sick, all hell breaks loose.  At least this package eventually go here.  So if you'll forgive me for being late, I present the Patisserie de Pahlish Collection.

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!

Pahlish There is a Song Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  It's time for another Pahlish collection: There is a Song.  It's inspired by the tv show Doctor Who and more specifically the character River Song.  If you love Doctor Who, definitely check this collection out.  And if you're not, still check it out because there is some serious fabulousness happening here!  The collection consists of 6 polishes (I'm missing one. Unfortunately it broke in transit) and will be available from Pahlish.com February 14th along with the February Duo and some special Doctor Who bespokes!

Let's get to the swatches!

Zoya Whispers Collection

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Hi everyone! Today I have Zoya's Whispers collection to show you.  This is a collection of 6 cremes that are intended to be kind of an interlude between winter and spring.  These colors are subdued and four out of six can be worn in a conservative work environment.

The formula on these was pretty nice and pretty easy to work with.  The first coat did tend to be streaky, but the second evened everything out.  All photos show 2 coats with top coat.

Zoya Lake.

Zoya April.

Zoya Eastyn.

Zoya Cala.

Zoya Ireland.

Zoya Misty.

These are available now from Zoya.com!

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

Contrary Polish Ch-Ch-Changes - A Box, Indied: Revamped and Reloaded

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Hi everyone!  A Box, Indied took a break last month, but it's back and today I have Contrary Polish's contribution Ch-Ch-Changes to show you.

Ch-Ch-Changes is a thermal (their first one!) with lots of that gorgeous gold, silver, and gunmetal microflake shimmer Contrary Polish is known for.  The base for this changes from a lovely purple taupe when warm to a dark purple-ish gray when cold.  It dries to a satin finish and looks absolutely amazing with top coat.

Here I used 2 coats plus top coat.  The pictures here show it in transition.  I wanted to show it in it's cold state, but my hands are so warm and never stays cold enough for me to snap a pictures!

Now about the box.  There have been some changes to how the box will work.  It's still a monthly box sold by Llarowe.  Each box will contain 5 full sized polishes and will retail for $50 and shipping is free within the US.  Now instead of a subscription, the box will be offered as a 48 hour pre-order on the 1st and 2nd of every month and will be shipped out around the 12th.  Another change will be in packaging.  Instead of being packaged in a black box, they will come in a reusable cosmetic bag!

So mark your calendars, the box will be available from Llarowe for pre-order December 1st and 2nd!  Sheila over at Pointless Cafe has swatches of all 5 polishes, so check her out!  And also be sure to connect with Contrary Polish at the following spots!

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

Cirque Colors Metropolis Collection for November 2015

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Hi everyone!

It's time for Cirque Colors Metropolis Collection additions for November 2015.  Every month Cirque Colors comes out with one or two creme polishes inspired by New York.  They can be purchased at CirqueColors.com as well as from their stockists listed here.  This month there are two polishes.

Cirque Colors Topless in Times Square.  This is a beige nude with some slightly pink undertones.  I really liked this one with my skin tone.  No application problems!

This is 2 coats.

Cirque Colors Glitterati.  This is a brown taupe creme.  You can't go wrong with taupe.  Easy application.

This is 2 coats.

These as long as previous Metropolis Collection colors are available at CirqueColors.com!  Be sure to connect with Cirque at the following spots!

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

Elevation Polish A Journey Told Through Music, Part 2 Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  After a month long break, Elevation Polish is back with their Journey Through Music, Part 2.  The collection consists of 8 polishes including a Yeti and are inspired by some of creator Lulu's favorite songs.  I've also included links to the song, just click on the polish name (those with a * have explicit lyrics).  These will be available October 7th 9pm Central!

Zoya Focus Collection for Fall 2015

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Happy Friday!  This week has been an interesting one and I'm glad it's over.  Time to relax.  So let's bring in the weekend with part of Zoya's Fall collection, Focus.  Maybe it will tell this SoCal weather it's pumpkin spice late time and this 90+ degrees stuff is NOT working.  Focus consists of 6 colors and is the creme side of the Fall collection.

So without further ado, swatches!

Pahlish Matters of Consequence

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Hi everyone!  Today I have the newest collection from Pahlish called Matters of Consequence.  Inspired by Shannon's favorite book The Little Prince, this collection consists 7 polishes with varying colors and finishes.  Shannon was clearly inspired.  Every single one is gorgeous!

Let's take a look!

Pahlish Bespoke Batch Spam

Hi everyone!  Hope you're having a great weekend!  Tonight I decided to show you a few Bespoke Batch Palishes I've bought over the past few months.  Almost every week Pahlish releases one or two bespoke batches.  These are generally limited edition because of the cost or shortage of ingredients.  And with that I have to apologize because none of these are available, but check out Facebook sales groups and the Pahlish fan group and you may be able to snatch one up!

Pahlish Oh Philomena.  This is a grayish purple taupe with lavender holo glitter and shimmer.  Definitely one of my favorites!  I'll definitely be wearing this even more now that fall is coming.

This is 3 coats.

Pahlish Squeaky Swings & Tall Grass.  This is a bright green with gold shimmer and ultra chrome flakes.

This is 3 coats.

Pahlish Star Upon Your Shoulder.  Creamy Turquoise with mirror like silver shards and faint violet shimmer.

This is 3 coats.

Pahlish Sailing the Night Sky.  Black jelly base with gold, pink and a few green glitters as well as bronze gold shimmer.

This is 3 coats.

Pahlish Ophelia.  This is a lovely light blue (leaning a little periwinkle) with blue and yellow glitters.  Very pretty!

This is 3 coats.

Do you own any of Pahlish's Bespoke Batches?  Be sure to check out Pahlish at these places and see what new Bespokes Shannon has come up with!

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Crème à la Mode Indie Box Fall 2015

Hi everyone!  Today I have a new indie box to show you: Crème à la Mode.  This box will be released quarterly and will include four cremes from Digital Nails, Indigo Bananas, Literary Lacquers, and Octopus Party Lacquer.

Let's take a look!

Elevation Polish Adventures of Marco Polo Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  This past weekend I shared the Pahlish side of the Adventures of Marco Polo and now it's time to show you Elevation's!  Inspired by the Netflix show Marco Polo, this collection is filled with rich colors evocative of the period and location.  It's absolute perfection!  Don't forget to check out Lulu's thoughts on what inspired all of these on her blog!

These will be available from ElevationPolish.com August 7th 9pm CST and will be restocked August 22nd 9am CST.

Let's get to the pictures!

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.

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!

Elevation Polish Wyoming the Wild Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone! Today I'm excited to share the Elevation Polish Wyoming the Wild Collection. This collection is inspired by Lulu's time spent in Wyoming camping with friends.  It consists of 7 polishes with a wide range of finishes and colors. Elevation Polish is also re-releasing an old favorite, Khongoryn Els.

Let's take a look!

Pahlish Sweethearts Collection

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Hey everyone!  Today I have the Sweethearts Collection from Pahlish.  It consists of 5 holo, micro flakie shimmers.  This is a bit picture heavy, so read on for the review!

Zoya Naturel Satins Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Zoya's Naturel Satin Collection.  These aren't your normal glossy polishes.  Instead they have a satin finish which is somewhere in between glossy and matte.  Instead of being shiny and reflective, they have more of a sheen.  The colors in the collection are very lowkey and neutral.  Some of the paler colors pop more against my skin tone, but would look more subdued on someone with lighter skin.  Let's get on to the pictures!

First up is Brittany.  This one is light pink.  Zoya calls it rose mauve.  Application was good.  Slightly thicker than the rest of the collection.  This is 2 coats.

Rowan is nice taupe color.  This is 2 coats.

Tove is the gray of the collection.  This is 2 coats.

Ana is a very pale pink color.  Zoya calls this one almond, but on my skin it looks more pink.  This is 2 coats.

Sage is the green of the collection and the one I was looking forward to the most.  It did not disappoint!  This is 2 coats.

Last, but  not least is Leah, a lavender taupe color.  This is 2 coats.

The formula on all of these was nice.  I will say that it's important to use thin coats.  When I was applying, it felt like everything was applying uneven and I honestly got a little frustrated.  However, once it dries, everything levels out perfectly.

Overall I like this collection and the neutral color choices.  They were all pretty flattering.  My favorites are Brittany and Sage.

Zoya can be purchased from Zoya.com and retail for $9 USD per polish.  They ship to both the US and Canada.  Check out these places for more updates from Zoya!

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**Products in this post were sent by PR for consideration.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.