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? :) 

Too Fancy Lacquer Christmas Collection Sneak Peek!

One of my favorite brands let me order 2 of her Christmas Collection shades before they were released! I picked Midnight Sonata and Champagne Cocktail.

Both shades went on smoothly and opaque in one coat. I was stunned because nude shades typically take some build up! Not this one! However, I did apply a second coat just for blogging purposes and to ensure the intensity of color for images. 

(2 coats of Midnight Sonata, 2 coats of Champagne Cocktail on accents)

I attempted to take my typical hand position photo but the color kept getting drained. So I put it against my white desk and pop! Champagne Cocktail has a pink/wine to it in certain lighting! Totally surprised! Midnight Sonata is a purple leaning blurple in my opinion! Stunning! If you guys have her birthday LE, Here Comes September!, Midnight Sonata is basically her dark sister.

(2 coats of Midnight Sonata)

(2 coats of Champagne Cocktail)

This collection will be released on November 25th 2013, more information can be found at her facebook link which will be provided below. I cannot wait to finish out my collection of holiday polishes by her! XOXO

Countdown until EPIC camera purchase: 6 DAYS AHH.

Too Fancy Lacquer Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/TooFancyLacquer

http://www.toofancylacquer.com/

Sweet Heart Polish Review

Long time, no post? I apologize. After that two weeks without a day off, my nails were so fragile and peeling. So I gave me some well deserved nubs. Now that my nails are back and healthy again, so are my posts!

First, I have some exciting news. Next Friday (yes, Black Friday) I will be battling my way into the abyss of ferocious moms and big-tv-loving dads to purchase a Canon Rebel DSLR. So beautiful swatches are coming your way! But until then I will be doing my usual, iPhone + macro lens. 

Onto the review, Cassandra from Sweet Heart Polish sent me three beautiful samples to review for you guys. I chose to review only two of them today to be able to give you guys two posts. However, here are some photos of all three shades!

(L to R: O'Connell!, Sands of Time, & Attack of the Crunchy Leaves)

I applied two very light coats of Sands of Time first which became opaque quite quickly to my surprise. It has a very subtle but gorgeous holo and a pearlescent feel to it. I wouldn't know how to describe this exact shade besides saying a mix between a nude and a gold. Exactly how I like it.

(2 coats of Sands of Time + 1 coat of top coat)

Then I added one, and maybe a half, coat of Attack of the Crunchy Leaves for accent nails. These two polishes go perfectly together. (I think that was intentional on Cassandra's behalf. ;P)

Attack of the Crunch Leaves has gold/rusty microglitter, hexglitter, and large round glitters. Now, personally I am not one for glitter but this mani PAINED me to take off. It went so well with the season and together. Oh how I loathe a job who forbids lacquer. 

(2 coats of Sands of Time + 1 coat of Attack of the Crunchy Leaves)

(2 coats of Sands of Time + 1 coat of Attack of the Crunchy Leaves)

(Bottle Macros: Sands of Time and Attack of the Crunchy Leaves)

After all is said and done, I was mind-boggled by the quality of this new brand. The shades were beautiful. I can't wait to see more from her, and I will definitely be wearing this again. 

Xoxo!

You can purchase or look at Sweet Heart Polish for $9 at the following links:
https://www.facebook.com/SweetHeartPolish

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetheartpolish

Pretty Bitch Polish Review & Swatches

The creator of PBP graciously sent me my first Blogger Samples!

SQUEEL! I was pleasantly surprised that these were 100% one coaters for me. I've found that newer brands typically take a couple attempts to achieve that opaqueness that we all lust after!

I adore this brand due to the foulness of each polish name! Today I bring you... Nipple Clamps and Fuck Restocks LE. :)

(Nipple Clamps + Fuck Restocks LE)

I wish I had sun to show these stunning colors off! One is a truly incredible vibrant raspberry holo and the other is a "sholo" (shimmer with holo) baby pink! These glided on perfectly! Her full size bottles are etched with her logo and look extremely professional!

(I apologize for the ugly cuticles! Working my butt off for 2 weeks straight = unhealthy for my babies)

I will definitely be buying full sizes! I recommend you do too next month at her restock! XOXO

Helpful links? At your service!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pretty-Bitch-Polish/529555970458169

http://prettybitchpolish.bigcartel.com/

Too Fancy Lacquer The Shift Chameleon

This has been by far my most wanted Too Fancy Lacquer. It's unlike any other polish I own or will ever own, I believe. I tried my best to capture as much beauty as I could without sunlight. 

One of my closest friends scored this in a restock and generously gave it up to have it sent to me!

This was a two coater, but well worth the time! It transitions from blue to purple to wine red to almost a silvery shade.  It's going to be one that I am continually trying to capture the beauty every time I apply to my nails! I do believe this shade will be making a reappearance! So keep an eye out for it! XOXO

Here are some handy dandy links to find more information on this brand:
https://www.facebook.com/TooFancyLacquer
http://www.toofancylacquer.com/

Fun Lacquer Pocohantas + Color Club Gingerbread

I've been meaning to swatch the entire Princess Set by FUN Lacquer but haven't had an sun nor any time since I received them! But I wanted to show you guys my absolute favorite!

Pocohantas ended up being a one coater with the occasional second coat to intensify. I am not usually a "nude lover" in the polish type of thing but I fell head over heals in love with this color.

(Pocohantas Macro)

The creator has sadly decided that when the Princess polishes sell out they will not be returning. So act fast! I will try to get a full review for the entire collection out soon!

(Gingerbread Macro)

I wanted to add Gingerbread on because my boyfriend surprised me with it from my pinterest wishlist. So sweet of him! It fit perfectly with Pocohantas as well! 

In love with this manicure! Slowly but surely falling for glitter? Hmmm maybe. ;) XOXO

Some links to help you discover FUN Lacquer :)

https://www.facebook.com/funlacquer

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FUNLacquer