Smokey Mountain Lacquers:Spring 2015 Collection

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Today I have another beautiful Spring collection to share with you.It is called the Spring 2015 Collection by Smokey Mountain Lacquers.This collection is now available for purchase.It consists of 8 lovely spring shades.Each polish will retail for $10 for full size and $6 for mini size. Lets take a look at this beautiful collection of lacquers below.

Hello Sunshine

Description:

Hello Sunshine is described as a medium golden beige with gold shimmer and glitter that shifts from gold to green to blue.

Application:

I applied 1 coat followed by a quick drying top coat.

Time Willows Tell

Description:

Time Willows Tell is described as a medium teal/mint green linear holo.

Application:

I applied 2 coats followed by a top coat.

You Gotta Lilac This

Description:

You Gotta Lilac This is described as a light shimmery purple linear holo with glitter that shifts from red to orange to yellow.

Application:

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

Poppy Fields

Description:

Poppy Fields is described as a pink/red linear holo.

Application:

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

Life's A Peach

Description:

Life's A Peach is described as a pastel peach linear holo.

Application:

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

Pink About It

Description:

Pink About It is described as a pastel pink linear holo.

Application:

I applied 1 coat followed by a quick drying top coat.

Heart of Steel

Description:

Heart of Steel is described as a medium grey linear holo with gunmetal flakies.

Application:

I applied 1 coat followed by a quick drying top coat.

Wild Blue Yonder

Description:

Wild Blue Yonder is described as a light blue linear holo.

Application:

I applied 1 coat followed by a quick drying top coat.

Overall this collection has some amazing spring colors.Most of these polishes are one coaters but I decided to use 2 anyway.My favorites in this collection are Pink About It,Poppy Fields and Life's A Peach.

For more information on this collection be sure to check out all of Smokey Mountain Lacquers social media sites.The links are posted for you below.

Which of these spring colors are your favorite?

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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.

Loving this collection?Check out Black Dahlia Lacquer's social media sites for more info!!

Which color is your fav?

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Literary lacquers Catherine & Heathcliff Gloss48 Duo

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Today I have an exclusive Gloss48 Duo made by Literary Lacquers to share with you.Gloss48 held a Show Us Your Indies contest and the winner,Amanda got an awesome opportunity to work with Amy,of Literary Lacquers to create this amazing duo. This duo is inspired by the most tempestuous couples in literature,Catherine and Heathcliff.They are characters from the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.This duo will launch December 3rd-10th for 20% off on the Gloss48 website.

Let's take a look below shall we?

Catherine

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Description:

Catherine is described as raisin purple holo with subtle flashes of shimmery flakes and darker microflakes.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This shade is absolutely FAB!It sparkles so beautifully and applied perfectly.The consistency of this polish will make you fall in love with it even quicker.No staining or drying issues to report.

Heathcliff

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Description:

Heathcliff is described as a medium blue that flashes of blue from the flakes and it also contains darker microflakes that are also found in Catherine.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

What can I say,I am obsessed with blues in general.That seems to be my favorite shade at the moment.This is a very beautiful shade and I really like how the blue flakes just pop.It applied perfectly with no issues.

The Catherine and Heathcliff duo will not be sold anywhere else but Gloss48.It launches December 3rd through December 10th for 20% off.For mor information on this duo be sure to check out all of Literary Lacquers and Gloss48's social media sites.The links are posted for you below.

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Cupcake Polish:2014 Holiday Collection

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HOLY HOLIDAY COLLECTION do I have something to share with you!! Well if you have not figured it out yet.....yes it's a holiday collection. LOL The collection is by Cupcake Polish and it's called the 2014 Holiday Collection.This collection screams out holidays!Hmm,do you think I'm saying (holidays) just a little to much?Maybe! HA!This collection has 6 glistening holos that will jump start your holiday spirit.The collection will launch December 1st at 6pm CST and ships worldwide.Let's go ahead and take a look at these pretties below.

Deck The Malls

Description:

Deck The Malls is described as green holographic micro glitter polish.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

I really fell in love with this polish instantly.It applied perfectly opaque with just one coat.No staining issues or drying issues to report.This is a must have for all the green fanatics out there,even if your not into greens I know once you try this one on you will change your mind all together.

Yule Be Missing Me

Description:

Yule Be Missing Me is described as a rich purple linear holographic polish.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This is a very beautiful yet deep shade of purple.This baby has some major bling bling effects going on.My first photo was in artificial light and looks a tad blue.I'm telling you,my camera is playing tricks on me!It really is more purple in person and a beautiful shade at that! I found nothing wrong with the formula at all,it's perfect!

Ornamentary My Dear

Description:

Ornamentary My Dear is described as a silver linear holographic polish loaded with gold flakies and micro glitter.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

Is it weird that I want to paint everything with this polish!?(Paint All The Things!!!)It's absolutely fabulous!!This shade is perfect to wear all year round.I would even wear it to a fancy dinner or interview.It applied nicely with no issues.

Menorah-ty Opinion 

Description:

Menorah-ty Opinion is described as a cobalt blue linear holo with blue and gold micro glitters and a ton of gold flakies.

Application: 

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

My Opinion:

This polish is unique and sooooo pretty.I love everything about it!Gold and blue belong together.I'm a sucker for gold in reds,golds in blues and golds in greens. Hmmm....I wonder what a black polish with gold flakes look like?Anyway......I did not have any application or drying issues. 

Just Sleighing Around

Description:

Just Sleighing Around is described as a creamy red linear holographic polish.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This polish really surprised me by being a one coater and all.It also has this pretty pink flash.It applied smoothly with no staining issues.

Look Who's Stocking Now

Description:

Look Who's Stalking Now is described as a teal linear holo with gold and teal shimmer.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

Who doesn't love teal nail polish,am I right?This one is really pretty.In my sunshot it looks more of an icy blue color than teal but lets just blame that on my camera.What do you think?This polish applied with absolutely no issues.

Well....that's it!!What do you think about this collection?Any color that grabbed your eye?

Remember:The collection will launch December 1st at 6pm CST and ships worldwide.The links are posted below and will direct you to all of Cupcake Polish's social media sites.

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