Glam Polish The Purple Predicament Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday!  I took a bit of an unexpected break due to being sick, but it's a new year and I'm excited for things to come!

Today I'm showing you one of  Glam Polish's new collections being released today, The Purple Predicament!  It consists of 3 purple polishes all with names that us nail polish fanatics can definitely relate to.  If you love purple, this is the collection for you!

Glam Polish Secret Stash.  How many of you have to hide that drugstore/Sally's plastic bag in the back of the closet or stalk to mailman to intercept that package to avoid judgement lol?  This is a creamy amethyst purple with holo flakes.  They kind of look like micro bar glitter, but I love them.  They do make the polish dry gritty, but that's nothing an extra coat of top coat won't fix.  Other than that, the formula on this is easy to work with.

This is 2 coats.

Glam Polish Daily Dilemma.  That struggle when you have hundreds of polishes, but still can't figure out what to wear or when you can't decide if you should pay bills and eat or buy that new limited edition collection!  This is a medium blue toned purple with holo and crimson and orchid flecks.  The flecks give this polish a shifty look.  Very pretty!  The formula on this is a little thicker, but it glides on perfectly.

This is 2 coats, but you may be able to get away with one!

Glam Polish Hidden Gem.  Don't you love it when you order a polish and when you get it it's even better than you thought it'd be?  Yeah, me too.  This is a blingy purple leaning silver with lots of holo, purple sparks as well as silver and purple micro glitter.  Due to all the glitter, this is on the thicker side, but still manageable.  Make sure to have your favorite thick top coat on deck for a smooth finish!

This is 2 coats.

This is such a fun collection, especially for all you purple polish lovers!  These are available now over at GlamPolish.com.au for $11 USD plus shipping.  Be sure to check out Glam Polish at the following spots!

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

Cirque Colors Icon Duos for Nordstrom x OC Pop-In

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Hi everyone! Hope you've had a great week so far.  Today I'm showing you some limited edition polishes from Cirque Colors created exclusively for Nordstrom's Pop-In that highlights NYC based fashion company Opening Ceremony.  The Pop-In show cases OC's unique style for both men and women.  The Icon Duos were created with OC's pre-spring color pallete in mind.  There are a total of 3 gift sets.  Each one containing a holo and a creme.  Lets take a look!

Great Lakes Lacquer Doctor's Orders Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Great Lakes Lacquer's seven piece winter collection: Doctor's Orders. As always Mariah has put lots of thought behind the theme of this collection.  I always enjoy knowing what inspired the artist behind the scenes.  This time, Mariah was inspired by quotes from both Dr. Seuss and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cupcake Polish Holiday Magic Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  I've got another lovely collection to show you, this time from Cupcake Polish.  Holiday Magic consists of 6 holo polishes and will be available December 1st at 8pm Central from CupcakePolish.com.

Great Lakes Lacquer December Limited Editions - Droid 1 and Droid 2

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Great Lakes Lacquer's December limited editions!  This time around they're a duo collectively called These are the Polishes You are Looking For.  If you're a fan, you already know these are Star Wars inspired!

Great Lakes Lacquer Droid 1.  This is a dense gold holo glitter in different shapes and sizes in a clear base.  By the gold alone, you know this is a reference to C-3PO.  It can be worn alone or layered.  The formula on this is nice.  It's not to thick and the glitter spreads evenly.  Here I'm showing it layered over black.

This is 1 coat over black.

Great Lakes Lacquer Droid 2.  This is another glitter topper.  Inspired by R2-D2, it has a clear base with blue, black, and white glitter and shimmer.  It's pretty easy to apply, isn't thick, and no fishing necessary.  Here I'm showing it over OPI Embrace the Gray.

This is one coat over OPI Embrace the Gray.

These are available now from Great Lakes Lacquer as a duo for $15 USD.  These will be available through the month of December.  Be sure to connect with Great Lakes Lacquer at the following spots!

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

Smitten Polish Christmas in Stars Hollow

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Hi everyone! I hope all my American readers had an amazing Thanksgiving and the rest of you had a great Thursday!  Today I'm showing you Smitten Polish's winter 2015 collection: Christmas in Stars Hollow.  These polishes are inspired by cult favorite Gilmore Girls.  I can't say I'm a fan girl, but I did watch every so often and have friends obsessed with the show, so this is definitely a fun little collection.

These will be available for a 24 hour pre-order starting Friday, November 27 at 2pm Central over at SmittenPolish.com.  Along with the launch of their winter collection, they will be having a Black Friday sale.  All polishes EXCLUDING the winter collection will be 20% off with code THANKS2015.

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!

Delush Polish The Winter Quartet Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone! Today I have the winter collection from Delush Polish: The Winter Quartet.  This is a limited edition gift box set that includes four polishes, one seasonal scented cuticle oil, and a crystal glass nail file.  It all comes in a cute box ready to gift to someone (or yourself).  The set will be available Wednesday, November 25 at 12pm EST at DelushPolish.com.

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

KBShimmer Winter Collection 2015 Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone! Today I have some of the KBShimmer winter collection to show you!  It consists of 14 polishes in a variety of finishes and colors and they're all currently available from KBShimmer.com!

Scofflaw Varnish Limited Edition Holiday Duo

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Hello again!  I have the Scofflaw Varnish limited edition holiday duo to show you!

Scofflaw Varnish Ice Age Coming.  This is a pale blue creme base with lots of silver flecks and shimmer.  It does apply a little sheer like a crelly, but it builds up perfectly.

This is 3 coats.

Scofflaw Varnish Antarctic Fire Department.  This is a glitter topper with a clear base filled with pale blue and white glitter of different sizes and shapes plus a sprinkling of red triangle and hex glitters.  There are also these interesting see through glitters one is a medium toned blue the other is a pale gray color.  I even tried to get a macro so you can see it better!

This is one coat over Ice Age Coming.

These will be sold both together and seperately in a 48 hour pre-order that starts November 25th at 8pm Central and ends November 27th at 8pm Central.  These are limited edition, so after the pre-order, they won't be sold again.  Make sure you set your alarm and check out Scofflaw Varnish at the following spots!

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**Products in this post were provided by Scofflaw Varnish 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.

Girly Bits Holiday Magic Collection Swatches and Review

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Crème à la Mode Box Winter 2015

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Hi everyone!  Today I have the Winter Crème à la Mode box to show you.  The box is released quarterly and includes four creme polishes from the indie brands Digital Nails, Literary Lacquers, Indigo Bananas, and Octopus Party Nail Lacquer.

Indigo Bananas Scarlet Night.  This is a deep, kind of a brick red color.  It has a slightly sheer formula giving more of a jelly/creme look.  It does go on sheer, but eventually builds up and has an easy formula.

This is 4 coats.

Digital Nails Arboreal.  This is such a pretty aqua.  I love how it's darker than your average aqua polish!  The formula on this is perfect!

This is 2 coats.

Literary Lacquers Breathing Dreams Like Air.  This is a dusty grayed purple creme.  This one is on the thick side and I had a bit of a hard time with the formula.  I seem to be the only one, so maybe it was just user error.

This is 2 coats.

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Malibu Stacy's Mom.  This is a beautiful bright nearly neon barbie pink.  And I love it because it's so squishy.  No formula complaints about this one!

This is 3 coats.

This fall's box is available for pre-order from November 15th - November 21st from CremealaMode.bigcartel.com and retails for $26 USD.  And if you happen to miss the box, each polish will eventually come to each individual makers shop!

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**Products in this post were provided for 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.

Pahlish Hidden Door Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Yesterday I showed you the Harry Potter themed duo from Pahlish and today I have the four piece collection, Hidden Door, inspired by Florence + The Machine.  The polishes in this collection are vampy, holo and gorgeous!  They, along with the November Duo, will be available November 8th at 7pm CST!

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 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.

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!

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

Contrary Polish Coloring Outside the Lines Collection Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  Today I have Contrary Polish's newest offerings to show you!  The Coloring Outside the Lines collection consists of 6 polishes inspired by crayon shades.  Each polish has a jelly base with color shifting flakes!

Let's get started!

Great Lakes Lacquer November Limited Editions

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Hi everyone!  I hope your week has been going well so far!  Today I'm showing you the November Limited Edition from Great Lakes Lacquer.  These will be available starting October 31st 3pm EST!

Great Lakes Lacquer Thanksgiving Bay.

"November signals the coming of the Holidays for many.  It’s a time to remember, a time to give thanks, and time to spend with family.  It also marks my wedding anniversary.  To the man who has stuck by me, supported me, and pushed me to be my best, thank you.  We spent our honeymoon over on the west coast of Michigan, driving along the lake."

This is a gorgeous deep aqua/teal with a shimmer that shifts green to blue.  The shimmer in this is pretty subtle in most lights, but it's definitely visible in sunlight.  The formula is a little bit on the thicker side, but it's still easy to apply.  

This is 2 coats.

Great Lakes Lacquer Freer Sand.

"As we were traveling up and down the coast, following the lake, we noticed that the cabins and houses on the other side of the road really didn’t have lawns of grass so to speak.  The blowing winds had created sandboxes of the yards across the way.  One owner had stuck a sign in a particularly large pile stating “Freer Sand”.  A humorous jab at a frustrating situation, perhaps?  It will always be a part of our marriage vocabulary."

Freer Sand is a gold holo micro glitter and is aptly named because it's definitely reminiscent of sand and it's gorgeous.  Let me tell you the photos do it no justice!  The formula on this is definitely on the thick side, but creator Mariah has informed us that she'll be tweaking it to make a thinner formula in time for the release.

This is 2 coats.

These will be available for purchase October 31st at 3pm EST and will only be available through the month of November so don't miss out.  Also, don't forget to connect with Great Lakes Lacquer at the following spots!

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**Products in this post were provided by Great Lakes Lacquer for and honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Twinsie Tuesday - Inspired by the Season

Hi everyone!  I've been taking a bit of a blogging break, but I'm back today with a Twinsie Tuesday mani inspired by the season.  I decided to go with a fall inspired look because the weather here in LA has been anything but fall like!

I went with a glitter gradient and it didn't quite come out how I envisioned (the base is to dark for my taste), but I kind of like it.

For this look I used:

• China Glaze Free Bear Hugs (from the Fall 2015 The Great Out Doors Collection)
• China Glaze Electrify (from the Hunger Games Collection)
• OPI Thrills in Beverly Hills Top Coat

Don't forget to check out the other Twinsies!

Alaina at The Little Canvas

Amanda at Amandalandish

Amanda at Fashion Footing

Amber at Nails Like Lace

Bridget at A Painted Nail

Chelsea at Nailed Blog

ChiChi at I'm Just Me...ChiChi

Claire at Kerruticles

Jessica at Blue Velvet Lacquer

​Lisa at The Polish Playground

Marisa at Polish Obsession

Marisa at Polish Those Nails

Megan at A Beauty in the Business

Róisín at Cuti-CLUE-les

Sara at The Call of Beauty

Savannah at Addicted to Polish

Sharon at Behind Green Eyes

Steph at Lovestruck Lacquer

Tiffany at Polished To Precision