Monday, November 30, 2015

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 1

great lakes lacquer droid 1


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.

great lakes lacquer droid 2

great lakes lacquer droid 2


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!


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

Friday, November 27, 2015

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.



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

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



Monday, November 23, 2015

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!


Friday, November 20, 2015

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 ice age coming holiday 2015

scofflaw varnish ice age coming holiday 2015


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.

scofflaw varnish antarctic fire department holiday 2015

scofflaw varnish antarctic fire department holiday 2015

scofflaw varnish antarctic fire department

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!


**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!

contrary polish ch ch changes a box indied december 2015

contrary polish ch ch changes a box indied december 2015

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!


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

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

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.

Creme a la Mode Box for Winter 2015


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.

indigo bananas scarlet night creme a la mode

indigo bananas scarlet night creme a la mode box


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.

digital nails arboreal creme a la mode box

digital nails arboreal creme a la mode box


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.

literary lacquer breathing dreams like air creme a la mode box

literary lacquer breathing dreams like air creme a la mode box


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.

octopus party nail lacquer stacis malibu mom creme a la mode

octopus party nail lacquer stacis malibu mom creme a la mode box

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!


Crème à la Mode


Digital Nails


Indigo Bananas


Literary Lacquers


Octopus Party Nail Lacquer


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

Saturday, November 14, 2015

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 topless in times square metropolis collection

cirque colors topless in times square metropolis collection


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

This is 2 coats.

cirque colors glitterati metropolis collection

cirque colors glitterati metropolis collection


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


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

Sunday, November 8, 2015

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!



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.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

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!

contrary polish coloring outside the lines


Let's get started!