Colors by Llarowe; Valentines 2017 Collection

Morning again dolls!  I've got a Valentine's Collection for you today and there are some real lookers in here!  This collection is from Colors by Llarowe and it's chalk full of things that Leah Ann does well...holo, shimmer, color shifting goodness.  The Valentine's Collection will be available for pre-order on 2/1 at 12pm MST and will be open for 24 hours.  The polishes range in price from $9 - $11.  Or you can get the entire set for $56.  So without further adieu, let's jump in and check out the polishes!  
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6 Harts Strong Women Series; Red Hot Mama & I've Got This AND Lemongrass Nourishing Lotion

Hello beauties!  Happy Friday, hope your morning is going well.  Let me drop an awesome post on you.  6 Harts will be starting a series of polishes called Strong Women.  The Strong Women series draws inspiration from women the Courtney knows, who have been through the best and worst life can throw a them.  It was created as a way to honor those women who are feisty, resilient, beautiful, all ages, shapes, sizes and colors.  This will be a monthly series and I've got the first ones to share with you now.  The first pair of polishes in the Strong Women series will be available on 1/14/17.  You can pick them up for $9 each or $17 for the duo.  Let's jump in and check them out! 

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6 Harts: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Chloe + Isabel Nail Polish Trio

Good morning dears!  It's Monday, boo.  Thankfully I have a pretty little nail polish trio to share with you today.  Maybe it will make your day better.  I'm not sure if you've heard of Chloe + Isabel before.  It's a fun fashion jewelry brand that has recently ventured out into makeup, bags, candles, accessories and....nail polish!  I've been a merchandiser since 2011 and love having the perfect piece of jewelry to wear with every outfit, but I did feel the brand was missing something.  I'm really happy they expanded their product line up.  Once I saw they had a nail polish kit I had to snatch that up right away.  You can purchase this trio for yourself or as a gift for $28.  From now until 12/28 you can save 25% site wide with the code FFHOL25.  Let's jump in and check out the polish!

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Chloe & Isabel: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

KBShimmer Winter 2016

Good morning and happy day!  Halloween is officially behind us, boohoo.  Now we get to roll into the best eating holiday of the year, Thanksgiving!  It also means seasons will be changing again soon so it's time to start showing you Winter polishes.  KBShimmer released a large collection at midnight so once you've checked out my post you can head over and do a little shopping!  The Winter collection is 16 polishes is an array of finishes.  They all have a wintry look that will be perfect for the upcoming colder months.  The Winter Collection is available now so go forth and buy all the KBShimmer things!  Now we can look at swatches.  

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KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Color4Nails, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest

Darling Diva Polish Halloween Quad, 2016

Hello beauties.  Last night was rough. UGH The Walking Dead.  I just can't.  Actually to an extent I think it would have been way worse if they would have revealed it at the end of last season because knowing it was going to happen for months made me a bit numb to it when it finally did.  Still one of the most gruesome things I've seen on TV though.  But let's not talk of such unpleasant things.  Let's talk about this gorgeous Halloween collection from Darling Diva Polish to distract me today.   Carrie came up with 4 gorgeous shades, perfect for Halloween!  All 4 were completely stunning but 2 definitely stole the show for me.  This quad will be available on Friday 10/28.  Let's head into the post to check them out!

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Darling Diva Polish:  Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Cupcake Polish Fall Fancies, Fall 2016

Good evening beauties!  I'm a day late and a dollar short with this post so you'll have to excuse my tardiness.  I've got the Cupcake Polish Fall Fancies, Fall 2016 collection to share with you and this set is gorgeous!  I really adore Fall shades, they're so rich and luxe.  The Fall Fancies is all that and then some.  Fall Fancies went on sale yesterday, 10/9 and they're $13 each.  The great news is you can start shopping them immediately...YES for instant gratification!  So let's just get in our coziest jammies (you can see my newest pair HERE), curl up on the couch and check out the goods!

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Cupcake Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Color 4 Nails, Harlow & Co.,  Femme Fatale, Live Love Polish, Mei Mei's Signatures, Norway Nails, Polishinail, Rainbow Connection 

Dreamland Lacquer 2016 Spring Trio and DVT Awareness Month Polish

Good evening lovelies!  Tomorrow is going to be a fairly big launch day in nail polish land!  I know of 3 brands that are dropping fantastic collections and right now I am going to share one with you!  I decided to share it later tonight instead of earlier in the morning just so you can prepare for the time and all I can say is get your wallet ready.  My post tonight features Dreamland Lacquer's new Spring Trio and DVT Awareness Month Polish.  These will all be available on 3/1 at 2pm Central.  The Spring Trio will be $11.50 each.  I'm not sure of the price on the DVT Awareness polish but $4 of each sale will be donated to the National Blood Clot Alliance (www.stoptheclot.org).  I will talk more about these different polishes and all the DVT/charity info in each section for them so let's jump in and check out the goods!

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Dreamland Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Hella Holo Customs; Vapid Lacquer One Love & Smitten Polish One Heart

Good morning beauties!  I have a beautiful duo to share with you today.  I can't recall exactly when I picked this up, but it definitely wasn't a Valentine's Day set, but it should be because it's totally perfect - colors, names, finishes!  So beautiful and romantic.  So I'm a member of this secret club called Hella Holo Customs.  The first rule is you don't talk about Hella Holo Customs.  Haha, just kidding.  Though I have no idea if they are adding members or not at the moment...if they are you want to join.  It's essentially this group that has makers come up with fantastic holos and each month there are new group customs.  Well whenever Smitten was involved you know I was in line!  I figured I love red and hadn't tried Vapid Lacquer (and the nail world is all a fuss over this brand at the moment) so I got it too.  I mean hey, they were created as a duo.  So let's go ahead and delve in and check out One Love and One Heart.  And just because the names are so perfect - here's the Bob Marley song that immediately comes to mind...One Love.  Enjoy the tunes while you look at my swatches!  Let's get together and feel alright! <3  

*nothing to disclose*

Dreamland Lacquer (formerly known as Smitten Polish): Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Vapid Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Leighton Denny Pillow Talk

Good afternoon all!  I took a "me" day and enjoyed some time to myself this morning.  Of course I did have to drop off my car at the shop first, but then it was Starbucks and pedicure and yummy lunch!  I think I need to do these pampering days more often because I seriously get so bogged down with the daily routine.  Plus happy mom = happy family, right?  Right.  Of course I am off topic, so let me re-direct.  Today I have a gorgeous color from a UK brand that I hadn't heard of before (until CosmoProf of course).  But this color is so sexy and romantic I figured it was the perfect time to share it!  Leighton Denny is a nail care brand that was founded in 2005.  This 3-free, cruelty-free brand is full of glamour and on trend fashion which makes it a big hit with celebrities.  Some of the collections I saw on the convention floor were stunning!  The only back draw that I see is that USA gals and guys can't get the polish here!  Unless I missed a stockist link in the their info pages.  So if you find out a way to get Leighton Denny please comment below so we can all enjoy the shopping experience!

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Leighton Denny: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Guest Post from Ashley is Polish Addicted

Good morning beauties!  Plugging along with these fantastic guest posts!  Today Ashley from Ashley is Polish Addicted is taking over my blog!  And guess what?  Thats a-ok with me!  Ashley is an amazing person, friend and I adore her blog!  She's really embraced nail art and I am seriously envious of her skills.  Now I'll find it hard to believe, but if you haven't heard of her blog you definitely want to visit Ashley is Polish Addicted now!  Now that's enough chatting!  Let's look at polish!

xx,

Jen

Of course...here's a collage of some recent manis from Ashley!  Fabulous!

Alter Ego Body Care Products Secret Lover

Good morning or is it afternoon?  I'm lost at what time of the day it is.  I spent the whole night jumping out of bed and helping my little to the bathroom.  She must have picked up a stomach bug from school earlier this week.  Hopefully it's just the 24 hour kind because we could both use some rest.  So I'll be playing nurse today and then running out for some soup.  I suppose a good thing is that it made me actually sit down and just take it easy.  So I'll be working on my blog and swatches and watermarking and editing and and and...  What better way to get that plan started than with a post!  Today I have a lovely polish from Alter Ego Body Care Products called Secret Lover!  Secret Lover is currently in stock and you can pick up a full size bottle for $9.  Cynthia has also expanded her brand to include body care products; soap, solid balm (for cuticle care and other uses) and men's fragrances!  You should definitely check out the new line up!  

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Alter Ego Body Care Products:  Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Morgan Taylor The Rocky Horror Picture Show Collection, Halloween 2015

Happy Halloween boys and ghouls!  I hope you are having a spooky evening, getting candy and treats, maybe a few tricks!  I'm waiting for it to get dark so I can wander through the neighborhood with my littles and gather up all the candy.  I have an awesome collection to share with you tonight...the Morgan Taylor The Rocky Horror Picture Show 40th Anniversary Celebration Collection!  "Let's do the time warp again!"  I love Rocky Horror and this classy little set is great!  This 4-piece mini set is available on the "Buy Now" section of the Morgan Taylor website and you can pick yours up for $15!  I know you are probably hustling about with your evening plans so let's make this a quickie post and jump right in!

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Morgan Taylor: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

This is All White Now, a basic white creme.  A total necessity for any collection.  All White Now is very stark and clean.  I found it a bit streaky but it even out in 3 coats.  I finished with a layer of topcoat.  

Glow In The Dark Topcoat is just that - a glow in the dark topcoat.  I used 1 coat over All White Now.  It applied easily and you can wear it over any color.

I was walking through my dim kitchen and look at how the bottle is already glowing!  It barely had any direct light to charge it!  

And here's the Glow In the Dark Topcoat in action!  Very bright but a little streaky.  I bet if you used 2 coats that would be all evened out.  Again this polish took very little light to get a strong charge and a really great glow!  

Pretty Woman is a super classic red creme.  It's a timeless color with a fabulous formula.  Creamy and buttery.  I love me a red like this and this didn't disappoint.  I used 2 coats and finished with a layer of topcoat.  

And last but not least is Little Black Dress.  This is a totally awesome 1-coat black creme.  Super shiny and fabulous!  I topped this with a layer of topcoat.  

KBShimmer Leaf Of Faith

Good morning!  I have a beautiful polish to share with you today.  Actually I am using it as an appetite whetter since it's from last Fall and I have the current Winter collection ready to be swatched and shared!  So while you wait for that post you can enjoy this beauty.  KBShimmer puts out a plethora of fantastic polish each season.  This is a prime example of what I'm talking about; jelly, holo glitter, perfect.  Just your luck - Leaf Of Faith is still available so make sure you head over and pick up a bottle.  I promise you'll love it as much as I do! 
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KBShimmer: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest
Leaf Of Faith is a "deep Cabernet red jelly" with red, orange and gold holo glitters.  Stunning!  I love how this polish screams Autumn.  I found the formula really stupendous.  It was easy to apply and the jelly formula built up perfectly.  I used 3 coats of Leaf Of Faith for full coverage and a layer of topcoat.  I am showing this polish in indirect sunlight because it shows the color and glitters off better.  

Superficially Colorful Lacquer Special Edition Polishes; Stay Classy LAs Vegas & You Only Live Once

Good evening friends!  Let me tell you a little story.  This summer I got to meet the wonderful Jin from Superficially Colorful Lacquer.  She traveled to the US from Israel and toured around for a few months, visiting friends and meeting up with a large group of us in Las Vegas.  I not only got to hand with her in Vegas, but she also made a stop in San Francisco!  I got to be tour guide and show Jin the sights.  It was so very cool!  The end.  Ok that wasn't really the end because I am here to show you some special polish that Jin hauled along on her long trip with her to had deliver to us lucky gals.  One of these is available in the shop, but the other was an exclusive...you'll have to read on to find out which is which.  And of course the Superficially Colorful Lacquer shop is full of fabulous holos, thermals, textures and glitters.  Be sure to check them out!

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*gift*

Superficially Colorful Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest

Let's start with Stay Classy Las Vegas.  This polish was in the swag bag given out at the Cocktails and Colors event in Las Vegas.  Stay Classy Las Vegas is a cherry red polish with gold and holo shimmer.  This is one of those shades that looks lit from within, very glow-y effect.  The formula was awesome and it applied easily.  I used 2 coats of Stay Classy Las Vegas for full coverage.  I finished with a layer of topcoat. Stay Class Las Vegas was a true event exclusive and isn't available for purchase.  

And the other special polish is You Only Live Once!.  Which I can only guess is a reference to Jin packing up and heading off for a 3 month vacation.  Wouldn't it be awesome to do that!?  You Only Live Once! is a "red leaning purple with golden and a bit of holo shimmer."  This is a such a beautiful color!  The formula was great - creamy and opaque.  I used 2 coats of You Only Live Once! and a layer of topcoat.  You Only Live Once! IS available to buy and you can get your bottle now for $9USD.  

LOOK Nail Color LOOK Proud, 4th of July Collection

Good afternoon!  Hope your Thursday is going well!  I found myself running around taking care of errands and I forgot to eat lunch, oops!  My kids are down to their last 4 days of school and I can't believe how much has been going on in the past few weeks.  I will definitely embrace the summer with a big sigh of relief and a tall glass of frozen adult beverage.  Today I have a new to me brand to share with you.  LOOK Nail Color is a brand that you can find in your local drugstores and they promote self-expression with nail color and nail art!  There are currently a few collections available as well as a nail art kit that comes with art brushes and dotting tools.  The collection I received to review is LOOK Proud, the 4th of July set.  Of course this means it consists of red, white and blue!  LOOK Proud hit Walgreen's shelves on 5/1/15 and are $6.99 each!  I happened into my local Wags and saw the full display sitting there looking quite inviting!  Let's jump in and talk about polish, you ready? *press sample* LOOK Nail Color: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter Here was the display in my local Walgreen's...

I received Oh Say Can You See, Rocket's Red Glare and Broad Stripes Bright Stars for review.  I enjoyed the bottle shape and the shorter brush, which made for easy handing when I did art.  

Since LOOK encourages nail art I thought that's what I'd do!  I did 2 very simple nail art styles and am sharing them now.  For this mani I started with 2 coats of Broad Stripes Bright Stars.  It's a nice creamy white that wasn't chalky or patchy.  It covered well and made for a great base for my art.  I then used Oh Say Can You See, a royal blue jelly.  You would need about 3 coats to build up the opacity on this polish, but it had a very glossy finish.  I free handed the 2 thick stripes on my nails.  I then sponged Rocket's Red Glare, a red jelly, onto the tips of my nails, trying to stay within the white area.  This jelly was a bit more full coverage, but it would still probably take 3 coats.  I finished with 1 layer of topcoat.  

This second look is my favorite of the 2.  I decided to do a splatter mani.  So messy, but I haven't done one in ages.  Once again I started with Broad Stripes Bright Stars because it really makes a prefect base for nail art.  I used ellagee Likety Split Latex Mani Mask to cover my fingers and help keep the mess at bay.  

The next step for the splatter mani is to get a straw.  I cut mine in half to make for easier handling.  You'll need 1 straw per color you are using.  You will also want a paper plate to "splatter" over.  

Dip your straw into the polish getting a good amount into the tip.  

Hold the straw over 1 nail (over the paper plate of course) and....blow!  Blow hard enough to cause the polish to fly out all over your nail in random blobs and drops.  Re-dip the straw and do it again for each nail.  Below is my picture of each nail after the splatter treatment with Oh Say Can You See.  

Here's another picture showing what my nails (and fingers) looked like after being splattered with Rocket's Red Glare.  

After removing the latex and a little clean up here's what I created!  I did finish it up with a layer of topcoat.  You want to make sure everything is nice and dry before using topcoat so you don't smear any of the colors.  I think it's a super fun way to show off your patriotic side and celebrate the holiday.