Last Weeks Nail Haul!

My nail mail in a nutshell is below! Followed by a secret little treat!

Colors by Llarowe: CbL Addicts Attack (Custom), CbL Addicts Blue Me Away (Custom), Bronco Blue (LE)

Lynnderella Thanks Blue Too!, Crocus Pocus, Garnet Grace

 This last batch I picked up while Dusty Hunting in salons around me. If you don't know what Dusty Hunting is, it's basically when you go around to salons with the intent to find old HTF polishes. I found these with a grand total of $14! I also went back the next day and got three more that aren't shown (FYI, L8R G8R, and BFF for $14 as well). Epic score!

China Glaze 2NITE, IDK, DV8

Here is more information on Dusty Hunting: LINK!

Good Golly Garnet Grace: Say that 10 times fast.

Just wanted to stop in and first off say, next week and this week have been crazy busy with work. We got/getting two new people and training three total. But it all works out in the end! More money for this unheal- I mean beautiful habit. ;) 

I got Garnet Grace in a recent haul from Lynnderella and knew right away that it would go beautifully with Colors by Llarowe Good Golly Miss Molly LE due to their similar deep burgundy berry shades.

Colors by Llarowe Good Golly Miss Molly LE & Lynnderella Garnet Grace

Little did I know this would seriously be one of the hardest manicures I've ever worn to capture. These two photos were the best I could get to show the beauty of both polishes; I don't even begin to actually capture Garnet Grace though. So boo. Regardless, I thought I should share this with you lovely people.

Colors by Llarowe is available on her personal stocklist. Lynnderella can be found via her ebay store. Thanks so much! Xoxo!

A Perfect Purple Manicure: Aly's Dream Polish Blue Violet & Intense Blurple with Lynnderella Crocus Pocus

On Aly's Dream Polish and Lynnderella bender but who can blame me. Today I bring you Aly's Blue Violet and Intense Blurple mixed with Lynnderella Crocus Pocus! 

Aly's Dream Polish Blue Violet, Lynnderella Crocus Pocus, Aly's Dream Polish Intense Blurple

Both of these Aly's are my favorites I currently own by her. I have absolutely nothing in my collection like them, especially that blurple! Each of these polishes are two coats with no top coat:

Aly's Dream Polish Blue Violet (M/R) & Intense Blurple (Po/Pi)

Crocus Pocus is mix of all shaped and sized purple toned glitters. Assuming it is based of the crocus flower, it is spot on for coloring! I applied two coats solely because I desired the combination and layering of the shapes and colors. 

Aly's Dream Polish Blue Violet, Lynnderella Crocus Pocus, Aly's Dream Polish Intense Blurple

 Here is a closer up visual of a perfect purple manicure!

Aly's Dream Polish Blue Violet, Lynnderella Crocus Pocus, Aly's Dream Polish Intense Blurple

If you'd like to recreate this manicure, please tag me on instagram (mistakenjas) or post on my facebook wall.

To purchase, you can find Lynnderella at their eBay shop while Aly's Dream Polish can be purchased via her Storenvy. Thank you! Xoxo-Jas

Thank Blue for Sky Blue: Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue meets Lynnderella Thanks Blue, too!

Hey friendly followers! Today I got my package from Lynnderella in and instantly swooned for Thanks Blue, too! One glance at it I knew exactly what to pair it up with - Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue. 

Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue & Lynnderella Thanks Blue, too!

Side by side these polishes were clearly made for each other! I couldn't wait to put it on; I immediately removed and scrubbed the wonderful manicure from last night. 

Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue was an easy two coater. It clearly displays the wonderful summer sky blue that we are all longing for this long white winter. Below is shown without top coat:

Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue 

I applied two coats (preference) of Lynnderella Thanks Blue, too! atop Sky Blue and my heart warmed. I took nearly a hundred photos of this manicure all for my personal viewing pleasure. But here are two gorgeous (tooting my own horn) finished manicure shots:

Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue & Lynnderella Thanks Blue, too!

Top Coat Applied 

Aly's Dream Polish Sky Blue & Lynnderella Thanks Blue, too!

Top Coat Applied 

 This is by far one of the loveliest pieces of art to grace my nails. I am so lucky to own both of these polishes! If you'd like to as well, you can find Lynnderella at their eBay shop while Aly's Dream Polish can be purchased via her Storenvy. Thanks so much for looking! Xoxo-Jas

Dexter-ous Manicure: Flashback to Enchanted oldie "Dexter"

Hey guys! Long time, no blog? I've been working on my technique for the past few weeks as well as improving my nails (which are long from finished). I have finally come to a point of confidence to post again. So then, here we go! 

I recently became extremely addicted to the Showtime original "Dexter." Like finish all eight seasons in a month kind of addiction. I immediately sought after Enchanted's older glitter polish - Dexter. It came surprisingly easy and kind of just fell into my pleading hands. *Thank you EP fairy godmother!!*

Today I chose it as the centerpiece for my first manicure back! Feel special Dexter. ;) I paired it with Zoya Raven, Enchanted Stay Classy San Diego, and Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle. 

Zoya Raven, Enchanted Dexter, Enchanted Stay Classy San Diego, and Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle

Dexter could be described as the job of the character in the show. Blood Splatter. It mixes red and black multi-shape glitters (circles and hexes) in a shimmer base. I was extremely surprised with shimmer due to my complete unawareness of this polish! 

Zoya Raven topped with Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle
 Enchanted Stay Classy San Diego topped with Enchanted Dexter

 I chose to top Zoya Raven with Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle to create the ULTIMATE black holo! I am impressed! Not with myself but with the combination! It's killing it!

Zoya Raven topped with Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle
 Enchanted Stay Classy San Diego topped with Enchanted Dexter

Zoya Raven topped with Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle
 Enchanted Stay Classy San Diego topped with Enchanted Dexter

Zoya Raven topped with Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle
 Enchanted Stay Classy San Diego topped with Enchanted Dexter

It's 3:04 AM EST, so I am calling this a job well done and a manicure well loved.
Enchanted Polish Dexter is the only polish I've used that I will officially say it no longer available.

I will be back tomorrow! Xoxo -Jas

Enchanted Polish Seven Nation Army

Disclaimer: One of the polishes used was a very special polish Chelsea and my boyfriend created for my last anniversary. To my knowledge, Chelsea is not making customs currently.

I was really debating on review one of my favorite brands because they are a bit harder to get and a bit on the pricey side ($15 USD) but I wanted to share this with you as more of a daily mani opposed to a complete review.

I chose to do a Jack White manicure using Seven Nation Army and I'm Shakin' (my custom). Both of these are two of my favorite Enchanted's because one is my special Enchanted and the other I actually won a contest and got to name (7NA).

I'm Shakin' was applied with a single coat. It is a perfect combination of blue and green with just the right amount of holographic pigment. This shade was created based on my favorite Jack White solo song. Which I embedded the video below, have funs swinging to that blues-y tune.

I then accented my mani with Seven Nation Army. 7NA is a black and white micro circle glitter in various sizes and intense holographic base. I used two coats for this topper, but that was a personal preference. I typically only use one.

(Edit: photo added below)

I had a friend help me with some lighting issues I was having and really like the way this one is showing the color a bit better and a little less diluted! I am going to make it my 100% goal to show you accuracy! Thanks so much for reading!

I embedded the song I based my name suggest on below. Doesn't it fit perfectly? :) 

I wish I had more to say about this elusive brand. Quality is amazing. Pigmentation is amazing. Packaging is amazing. But my main suggestion is, go to her website http://enchantedpolish.bigcartel.com/ and don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. She will never just be in stock. Restocks and sells out usually immediately. What did I get myself into? ;) 

Colors by Llarowe Haul :)

First note, I got my camera! :) But I am still figuring out how to use it, how to take photos of nail polish, and even more importantly, I am still figuring out how to make these photos what my readers need. So bare with me, and I welcome constructive feedback to help me make these better for you guys. Now onto what you came here for, the polish.

(L to R: Behead the Drama Queen, Days of Our Polish, The Man in the Red Suit, Woman from Tokyo, Moonshine, and All Bidness.)

I recently order several Colors by Llarowe during her restock and bought a few from swap sites. This was my weekly nail mail! Gorgeous shades and absolutely perfect polish from Leah Ann. 

First up, Behead the Drama Queen. This color shifts a bit, and I am not sure it is because of the shimmer of if it supposed to. But the base color is a deep teal, almost mermaid like, with green microshimmer. The following photos are two coats of BTDQ with one coat of my Pro FX top coat.

I felt the quality of this one was really nice, but I was surprised with this unusual black bumps. I didn't take a photo of this, and I do regret doing so as I am mentioning this. It didn't show up in anything but my macro attempts, that for now are put on hold.

Next up, All Bidness which I would consider a black holo with gold flecks. The flecks were impossible to capture but are seen very well in person on the nail and in the bottle. You can see them on the bottom of the bottle in the following shot. 

 

Now I did do two coats of All Bidness and a single coat of top coat, but I definitely could have gotten away with a single coat on this one. I just wanted to get complete color intensity for photo purposes.

(Swoons, look at that holo!)

I got this one, Days of Our Polish, in a swap group because I missed out on it during the restock and regretted it. This was something that Leah Ann created with Behead the Drama Queen, I believe. This may be my favorite out of the group. It's extremely gorgeous and holographic. It's a light teal with ultra holo. I took an excess of photos for this shade and couldn't bring it down to 2-3, so photo heavy post. ;) The following photos were two coats of Days of Our Polish and a single coat of top coat.

This isn't showing my nails extremely well, but that bottle shot! Oh my I couldn't pass on showing you guys this one!

Moonshine, well let me explain this one. This would not have been something I would have gone after. I am very set on holographic polish being my thing, but my boyfriend picked this one and even paid for it. I am so impressed that he picked something that I wouldn't have chosen for myself but ended up completely loving. Out of all these shades, this was a complete pain to capture. I tried doing it a mild form of justice, and I apologize for not being able to do that 100%. This is a jelly maroon shade with several shades of shimmer. I believe it's a part of the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star family. (I will review that one soon.)

This is two coats of Moonshine and 2 coats of top coat, it was somewhat textured. Two coats evened that out. 

This photo was probably the best shot I got, and the entire rest of the photo was out of focus besides this nail. You can see the pink and silver shimmer, but I saw a hint of purple as well that I couldn't capture. Sorry. :'(

Man in the Red Suit is a red holo that in either lighting is very orange OR pink leaning. Unusual right? I tried my best to capture both versions it displays. I think I own all of CbLs "red" holos. I have a problem. The following is two coats with a single coat of top coat. 

(Pink leaning)

(Orange leaning)

(Perfect red!!!)

Woman of Tokyo, aka the one I was MOST excited for, is a gorgeeeeeouuuss dark purple holographic shade. I am completely in love with this color. Words cannot describe this, so let's move on. Two coats of WoT and one coat of top coat. Easily could have gotten away with one coat. :D

Absolutely swoons.

Now onto the fun part, which was your favorite shade I swatched?
Did you guys get anything in the restock? If so, what was your #1? 

Links? Absolutely!

Colors by Llarowe can be purchased from Llarowe's website through this link: here!

Holographic polishes are usually $12 for 12ml bottle of polish. Perfect ratio, right? :)