Black Dahlia Lacquer's Capital Collection

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Independent nail polish company Black Dahlia Lacquer has announced the debut of a 10-piece Austin-inspired collection, debuting November 27. Black Dahlia Lacquer also will unroll a holiday trio and re-release a polish previously only available as a pre-order gift on December 5th.Half of the polishes included in the Capital Collection were inspired by a partnership with Beauty Box 5. Black Dahlia Lacquer provided hundreds of bottle of polish to Beauty Box 5 for a special edition box that featured Austin-based companies.The 10-piece collection features crellies, shimmers and holos.

Lets take a look at this collection below!

90 In November

Description:

90 In November is described as violet chrome base with color shifting shimmer.

Application:

I applied 1 easy coat followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

This has got to be the most sexy purple that I have put on my fingers this year!!It's absolutely perfect in every way.Just look at it! First off it's a one coater,Second,the polish has a very smooth formula with no drying or staining issues.3rd,That shimmer and color is just jaw dropping gorgeous.It is one of my favorites in this collection.

My Butter Half

Description:

My Butter Half is described as a light buttery yellow with added shimmer and micro glitter.

Application:

I applied 2 light coats followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

I think this yellow shade is very pretty.I'm not a yellow polish kind of gal,but I made an exception for this one.It applied smoothly with no issues.

Blue Bonnet Bingo

Description:

Blue Bonnet Bingo is described as a bright blue crelly with purple shimmer.

Application:

I applied 2 easy coats followed by a top coat.

My Opinion:

Bright blue crelly is right!This is a stunner!I am totally feeling this shade.It applied onto my nails smoothly with no issues to report.This is another one of my favs in this collection.

Congress Avenue Bats

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Description:

Congress Avenue Bats is described as light army green with the appearance of a scattered holo finish.

Application:

I applied 2 easy coats followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

I don't know....I feel this polish leans more grey with a strong green shimmer.It's still a beautiful nail polish and the formula is perfection.

SXSW Fever

Description:

SXSW Fever is described as a dark teal with green shimmer and blue flakies.

Application:

I applied 2 easy coats followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

This is a stunning shade.I love the color teal,especially this one which has lots of shimmer.I'm am LOVING these shimmer shades,they are so pretty and perfect!The formula is amazing and no issues to report.

Austin City Limits 

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Description:

Austin City Limits is described as a pale periwinkle purple linear holo with blue glass flecks,gold shimmer and gold micro glitter.

Application: 

I applied 2 light coats followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

GASP!!! Just look at that gold!!!Look at it! Isn't this shade perfection? This shade usually is not one I would choose to wear BUT holy moly,it's sooooo lovely!It applied nicely with no issues to report.

Capital Rose Garden

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Description:

Capital Rose Garden is described as a coral pink with color shifting shimmer and the appearance of a scattered holo.

Application:

I applied 2 light coats followed by a quick dry top coat.(This polish is opaque using 1 coat)

My Opinion:

I love this shade and polish.I think it's the most perfect color and I have been waiting for a polish just like this.It's an amazing color and I want 10 of them!It applied nicely with no issues.

Barton Springs Babe

Description:

Barton Springs Babe is described as a aqua green polish with blue flakies and shimmer.

Application:

I applied 2 light coats followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

This is a beautiful nail polish that applied smoothly.I like how the blue flakies pop out of this color.No issues to report.

Woke Up on 6th Street

Description:

Woke Up on 6th Street is described as a full coverage multi-denominational silver glitter polish with strong accents of gold,hints of  aqua and navy glitters.

Application: 

I applied 2 coats followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

This is a very chunky glitter but beautiful.I recommend applying really light coats.

Lady Bird Lake

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Description:

Lady Bird Lake is described as a navy blue linear holo with gold shimmer and gold glass flecks.

Application:

I applied 1 light coat followed by a quick dry top coat.

My Opinion:

I was super happy when I found out this was a one coater.It is such a stunning polish,now it's going to last me that much longer.No staining or any other issues to report.

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Which color is your fav?

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Black Dahlia Lacquer: Fall 2014 Collection Part 2

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Today I have Part 2 of Black Dahlia Lacquer's Fall 2014 collection to share with you.This brand is new to the indie world and is growing quickly.I really love their creations and formula,which is 5-free.Today is actually the first day of their official launch of all 3 of their collections. There is also a special discount code to celebrate the official launch of their company which is OFFICIALLAUNCH,this code is good until October 10th.If you missed the first half of the Fall 2014 collection you can find it here. 

Let's take a look at the rest of these beautiful shades!Oh,at the end of this post there will be some nail art I created with a few of the polishes!Enjoy!

'Olaf's Snowflower'

This is described as a cream crelly packed with multi-dimensional holographic gold and silver glitter.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.Full coverage in just two coats is pretty awesome!This is such a stunning nail polish and the formula is fab! This is one of my favorites in this collection.I'm really obsessed with this blend.It's so sparkly and perfectly made.

'Frozen Tulips'

This is described as a baby blue jelly with a scattering of multi-sized blue and turquoise glitter.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.

'Wild Cherry Blossoms'

This is described as pink-red holo.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.This applied so smooth and it also has a natural glossy finish.It's a stunning blend that's perfect to wear anytime of the year.It also has a lovely light holo sparkle.

'Silver Willow'

This is described as an intense silver blue holo with added violet shimmer.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.This shade is perfection,formula and all.You can even stamp with it.I actually have done some nail art with it.It will be posted at the end of my review.

'African Violets'

This is described as a pale lavender shimmer polish with a scattered holo finish.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.The formula applied smoothly and laid smooth onto my nails.

'Water Lily'

This is described as bright blue jelly filled with various sized light green,blue and turquoise glitter.

I applied 2 easy coats and a top coat.This polish is beautiful and applied perfectly.It looks so squishy!!

Nail Art!!

This is some nail art that I have created using Basket of Gold from my first review of the Fall 2014 collection. I used a black stamping polish by Konad and a stamping plate by MoYou London(Pro Collection 5).I absolutely love this mani!!What do you think?

Remember how I mentioned above that Silver Willow stamped really well?Well here is some nail art to prove it!! I used African Violets as the base and used Silver Willow to stamp over it. The stamping plate I used is by MoYou London.

This is another nail are creation I did today.This is a Halloween themed mani. I used Olaf's Snowflower and Literary Lacquers/Strong Steady Hand on my middle finger.I also applied 2 images from the Sugar Bubbles-001 stamping plate.

I really love this collection.It's one of the larger collections that's available for purchase over at Black Dahlia Lacquer. There is 12 brilliant shades to complete the Fall 2014 Collection.So many shades to choose from right?I hope you have enjoyed these shades my nail art.For more information on this collection or other collection be sure to check out all of Black Dahlia Lacquer's social media sites.The links are posted for you below.Oh and don;t forget to take advantage of the 10% discount.It's good until October 10th. The code is OFFICIALLAUNCH.

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Black Dahlia Lacquer Fall 2014 Collection:Part 1

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Today I have a new company to inform you about.This new nail polish indie company is called 'Black Dahlia Lacquer,owned by Morey a former writer,and her daughter Aubrey,who is a college student currently studying nursing.Black Dahlia Lacquer is opening with a BANG October 3rd at Noon CST with 3 beautiful collections. Pre-sales will open today September 30th in both of their shops AND there is a 10% off discount during pre-sales only!!!! Excited yet? Well get excited, Black Dahlia Lacquer sells only 5-Free vegan nail polish.

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you 6 of the 12 shades from the Fall 2014 collection line. I in fact have the entire Fall collection which has 12 rich fall colors.The other 6 will be in a separate review,that way I don't flood you with tons of photos.I also have to comment on how beautiful her bottles are.They are a very unique shape which I have seen no other indie brand use.I LOVE these bottles!!! Also the nail polish bottles have nice matte caps with flat brushes.You can't EVER go wrong with flat brushes,that's just my opinion though.

Let's check out these gorgeous lacquers below!

'Sweetheart Bouquet'

This is described as a magenta jelly with small purple glitters,mediumn royal blue hexes,mosaic blue and violet glitter and iridescent glitters.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.This polish applied very nicely with no issues.This is such a perfect crelly. The glitter and the base are a perfect combo.

'Japanese Painted Fern'

This is described as a brown-tinged grey shimmer with purple glass fleck.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.This shade applied smoothly with no issues.I am a huge fan of grey polishes.It's one color that I can wear for a week straight without having the need to remove it.You can't see the purple flecks in my photos very well,but in the right lighting they pop.Another stunning combo!

'Blood Roses'

This is described as a oxblood red cream.

I applied 2 light coats and a top coat.Blood Roses has a glossy finish and the consistency of the formula is perfection,not to thick or to thin.This is another color that's a must have.This shade will look fab with any skin tone.It's one of my favorite shades in this collection. I go crazy for fall colors!! I actually prefer fall colors over pastels and neons.

'Ocean Hydrangea'

This is described as a cornflower blue cream with blue and gold microflakies,(an alternative cream version of Beach Hydrangea).

I applied 2 easy coats and a top coat.I mentioned above that this polish has blue and gold microflakies,I can't really see the blue microflakies but the gold pops out really well.Either way this is a beautiful shade for the fall season.

'Basket of Gold'

This is described as a multi-dimensional full coverage gold glitter(alternatively one thin coat can be used as a glitter topper).

I chose to apply Basket of Gold as a topper.I applied 1 coat of Basket of Gold over 2 coats of Blood Roses.I just happened to take every polish out of the box and when I looked down I saw both Basket of Gold and Blood Roses side by side and instantly I felt it was meant to be.They had to be paired together,it would just be oh so wrong not to. Don't they look perfect together?

Coming Soon:I will be doing some nail art with Basket Of Gold soon.Till then keep your eyes peeled!!

'Blooming Wysteria'

This is described as a light purple crelly with medium neon green hexes,light blue squares,larger aqua hexes,and smaller turquoise and periwinkle glitter. 

I applied 2 easy coats and a top coat.As with any crelly polish you will have a bumpy finish,have no fear add a coat or two of top coat.I also use Gelous to smooth all the bumpiness out then add a top coat.I really like this polish.My favorite thing about it is the neon green hexes.It makes the color that much more unique.It kind of reminds me of pollen on a flower that has been scattered around by a busy bee. 

What are your favorite shades in this half of the Fall 2014 collection? I really love Blood Roses,Basket of Gold and Japanese Painted Fern.I really can't wait to you see the rest of this collection,you will literally have to hide your pocket book.What makes this company even better is that every color will be available in a 8oz bottles or a 14ml bottles.I love how the smallest bottle is 8oz and it looks identical to the full size bottle.

The 2014 Fall collection along with 2 other collections are now available for pre-order with 10% off of your order with a code.Be sure to follow Black Dahlia Lacquer on all of their social media and get that code!! October 3rd at Noon CST is when this line will formally launch.Links to both shops and media sites are posted below.

Oh an Update from Black Dahlia Lacquer!! The 10% code is below!!

Use code 10OFFPRESALE until October 3 to get 10 percent off your order AND an exclusive 8 ml polish! The code will work both at www.blackdahlialacquer.com and our Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackDahliaLacquer

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