Philly Loves Lacquer: Springtime In Philly Collection

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Today I have a beautiful collection made by Philly Loves Lacquer to share with you.This collection consists of seven beautiful spring blends.The collection is called Springtime in Philly,and will launch in the afternoon of February 20th. Philly Loves Lacquer will be releasing a mini set for $39 or individual minis for($6 for a 8ml).The full size set will be $78,and for individual polishes($12 for 15ml).Lets take a look at this colorful collection below.

Wooder Ice

Description:

Wooder Ice is described as a full coverage polish filled with a rainbow of pastel micro glitters.

Application:

I applied 2 coats followed by a quick dry top coat. A second coat is necessary. 

My Opinion:

This is a lovely polish.It does have a sparkle to it but unfortunately it did not show up in my photo.No issues to report.

Sister Cities

Description:

Sister Cities is described as a full coverage polish with pink and black micro glitter with some holo sparkle.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

Love this polish.Just look how beautiful it is. The pink and black micro glitters are the perfect combo! Who knew? No issues to report.

Six More Weeks

Description:

Six More Weeks is described as a full coverage micro glitter polish with a chrome-like finish.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This polish has all kinds of sparkle.That chrome finish though?Amazing! No issues to report.

Sakura Sunday

Description:

Sakura Sunday is described as a full coverage pink and peach micro glitter with some holo sparkle.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This is a lovely polish and it was so easy to apply.It is completely opaque in two coats.

Delancey Place

Description:

Delancey Place is described as a full coverage lime green and gold micro glitter with some holo sparkle.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

Anyone want to eat some sherbet after seeing all of these colors?This lime green polish is the perfect spring shade.No issues to report.

Schuylkill Banks

Description:

Schuylkill Banks,(pronounced skoo-kull)  is described as a full coverage polish filled with aqua blue,gold,and holo micro glitter.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This is actually one of my favorites in this collection. It looks like I'm wearing jewelry on my finger nails.No issues to report.

Avenue of the Arts

Description:

Avenue of the Arts is described as a rainbow flakie top coat.

Application:

I applied 1 coat of Avenue of the Arts over 1 coat of Zoya/Willa.

My Opinion:

Flakes seem to be the trend right now. I really like them.I love the color shift when you move your nails from side to side. No issues to report.

For more information on this collection be sure to check out all of Philly Loves Lacquer's social media sites.The links are posted for you below.

What are your thoughts on this collection?Who's ready for Spring?

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Philly Loves Lacquer: VIX Emporium Swatches and Review

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Today I have three stunning VIX Emporium exclusive polishes made by Philly Loves Lacquer.These pretties are now in stock and available for purchase in their shop.These blends will only be sold in VIX Emporium's shop.The formula contains NO Toluene, Formaldehyde, Camphor or Dibutyl Phthalate (harmful toxins present in many commercial nail colors), and all ingredients are vegan and cruelty-free.Lets take a look at them below.

Black Orchid

Description:

Black Orchid is described as a soft black creme with pinky-purple glitter/shimmer.

Application:

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

Inspiration: 

Black Orchid Foods is a West Philly pop-up restaurant and socially conscious catering company. Specializing in vegan and vegetarian comfort food at affordable prices, they have warmed bellies at countless punk shows, activist events, weddings, and just about every Go West Craft Fest.

My Opinion:

This polish is absolute perfection!!!! The color is just so pretty,I can't get over it. I was not happy when I had to take it off. Ha! This polish is a must have.No issues to report.

Stinking Glitterveta

Description:

Stinking Glitterveta is described as an insane improvisation of square, round, heart, hex, shard and star glitter in every size and color, in a clear base.

Application:

I applied 1 coat of Stinking Glitterveta over 1 coat of Zoya Spencer.

Inspiration:

Described as one of progressive metal’s most unique and devastating live acts, West Philly trio Stinking Lizaveta (named for the 'village idiot' character in Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov) has specialized in "insane improvisations, relentless rhythms and volumes of groove" since the mid-nineties. Their "both polished and unruly" style incorporates post-rock, metal, sludge, prog, stoner and doom with jazz stylings and eastern influences. (Quotes from stinkinglizaveta.com.)

My Opinion:

Love this topper.It would look amazing over any color.No issues to report.

Woodlands White Acre

Description:

Woodlands White Acre is described as a chalky light gray, studded with silver and gunmetal sparkles, and larger black, white and gray glitter.

Application:

I applied 3 coats followed by a quick drying top coat.

Inspiration:

The Woodlands is a hidden gem, a 54-acre green space tucked away between the University of the Sciences and the VA hospital. Before it became a cemetery in the 1840s, it was the estate of prominent botanist William Hamilton, whose impressive Federal-style mansion and outbuildings still remain, along with some of the tree specimens he planted, now some of our nation's oldest. 

White Acre is the name of the fictional estate in Elizabeth Gilbert's novel The Signature Of All Things. White Acre was directly based on the Hamilton estate at the Woodlands, which Gilbert visited and studied extensively while preparing to write the book.

My Opinion:

I really like the shade of grey with the mixture of glitters.It kind of reminds me of an Oreo milkshake.No issues to report.A top coat is recommended.

For more information on this collection be sure to check out VIX Emporium and Philly Loves Lacquer's social media sites.The links are posted for you below.

What do you think about these blends?

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Philly Loves Lacquer:St. Patrick's Day Trio

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How was your weekend? Mine went really well. We didn't celebrate Valentines day but I'm totally fine with that.Valentines day isn't my thing.We found out something so amazing on Friday,February the 13th. Something that is 100X better than getting a box of chocolates on Valentines day.WE ARE GOING TO BE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!!!!!!! YAY!! I am so,so excited. The only thing bad about that is that I have adult acne so my face is flaring up out of control. I have changed my diet to grass fed meat and I'm eating lots of yogurt and blueberries,green veggies ect.I even started putting organic apple cider vinegar in my water to help with my skin.I am doing everything all natural.The only thing I do miss is eating soft serve ice-cream.I'm staying away from everything dairy.Anyway I am sure you are getting bored with me rambling about my personal life. Let's talk polish shall we?!

I have a beautiful St. Patrick's Day Trio made by the amazing Philly Loves Lacquer.I think your going to need these!!!If your on a no-buy,I apologize ahead of time because I know your going to have to go back on it,maybe save your no-buy for another time. HA! The family on Philly Loves Lacquers dads side is Irish,so she wanted to pay homage to her Irish heritage.

The St. Patrick's Day Trio will be available in the afternoon of February 20th,in both 8ml and 15ml ($6 for the minis and $12 for full size). The complete set will be available for a small discounted price-$34 for the full size set and $17 for the mini set.Philly Loves Lacquer also got a make over so to speak. She has switched to new bottles with new labels.I have to say,this new look looks so much better.Your going to love them. Lets take a look at this trio below!

Fearbhirigh

Description:

Fearbhirigh is described as a sparkly emerald green and silver holo full coverage micro glitter.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This polish is GORGEOUS! Everything about it is perfect.I love the way it looks on my nails.I am obsessed with micro glitter polishes and they will never go out of style,for me anyway.I understand glitter is not everyone's best friend but it's mine. Ha!

Claddagh Dust

Description:

Claddagh Dust is described as a super gold full coverage micro glitter.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE it!!! It is completely opaque in 2 coats and applies to the nails with no issues. As with all glitters,if you get the polish on your skin it can be a pain to clean up.So take it slow. You don't have to rush.

Gilded Shamrock 

Description:

Gilded Shamrock is described as a gorgeous green linear holo with a gold flash.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

This is a beautiful shade of green.The gold flash is the perfect touch.Three coats may be needed for a more opaque finish.No issues to report.

For more information on the St. Patrick's Day Trio,be sure to check out all of Philly Loves Lacquer's social media sites?The Links are posted for you below.

What are your thoughts on this trio?Which polish is your favorite? 

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Born Pretty Store Review

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Today I will be showing you some new items that I received to review from Born Pretty Store.Of course I chose stamping plates and stamping polish.How could I not?Stamping is so much fun and it totally releases stress,for me anyway.If you would like to place an order anytime in the future you can use my code JEFH10 to received 10% off your entire order.

Lets take a look below.

BP-L002 Plate

The BP-L002 plate was so much fun to play with. It has 2 separate large abstract images that have so much going on in them.You can do so much with this plate to create so many unique manicures. 

For this manicure above I used 2 polishes for the base and made dots all over my nails.

I used...

• Pure Ice/Show Stopper
• Pure Ice/Free Spirit

Then I used an image from the left side of the plate(shown in photo above) using Mundo de Unas 13 orange stamping polish.Then double stamped using an image from the right side of the plate(shown in photo above),using Mundo de Unas 14 Violet stamping polish.

I was going for a tropical outcome and I think I succeeded in doing that.This mani totally surprised me.I was not expecting to like it because of the colors I used BUT it turned out looking pretty cool.

This plate is so much fun to play with. I can create so much more awesome manicures with it.The images are perfect for any nail length.(12.5 x 6.5cm)

BP-L008 PLate & BP Green Stamping Polish

With the BP-L008 plate I created something simple.This plate has 21 images for you to play around with. I used 3 images from this plate to create this mani.I did not have any issues at all with picking up the images off of this plate.It is etched perfectly.The image sizes are perfect for any nail length.(12.5 x 6.5cm)

The polishes I used was.....

• Zoya/Bevin
• Born Pretty Green Stamping polish

I used Zoya Bevin as my base.I just recently purchased Zoya Bevin .When I tried it on for the first time I was shocked.I was not expecting to like  it.I actually love it!!! I only applied one coat,the color is just so beautiful.For now on,I think I will start buying colors that I usually wouldn't wear because I will probably miss out on a lot of amazing colors if I don't.

As for the Born Pretty Stamping Green Polish. I really like it. It did not show up as green as it is in the bottle,probably because of the base I used. It stamped really well.It's not a solid green either.It's more metallic with a golden shimmer.

For more information on these plates and stamping polish,be sure to check out all of Born Pretty Stores social media sites.The links are posted for you below.

Have you tried out any plates or polish from Born Pretty Store?If so,what's your favorite?

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Smokey Mountain Lacquers: St. Patrick's Day Duo

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Are you ready for St. Patrick's Day?Well,I have an amazing duo to share with you by Smokey Mountain Lacquers and it happens to be a St. Patrick's Day duo.This fun duo will launch February 13th at 8PM EST.

Ready to see it?Lets take a look below.

Shamrock Dreams

Description:

Shamrock Dreams is a fun olive green holo polish.

Application:

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

My Opinion:

I have to say,I don't have a color like this in my collection.It is a beautiful and unique shade,I think it looks fabulous.This polish is a tad sheer,I recommend a third coat to get more of a opaque finish.No issues to report.

Gentlemen Prefer Gingers 

Description:

Gentlemen Prefer Gingers is a orange holo.

Application:

I applied 3 easy coats followed by a quick drying top coat.

My Opinion:

The formula could not be better.The color of the polish is just so pretty and has a beautiful sparkle.Absolutely no issues to report. 

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

What are your thoughts on this duo?

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Sincerely Polish:Swatches and Review

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Today I have Sincerely Polish's Oh Lucky Days LE Duo along with a another Limited Edition polish to share with you.The Oh Lucky Days Duo will be releasing February 22 at 10am.The other Limited Edition polish called Teal My Luck Runs Out also releases February 22nd at 10am. This is my first time trying out Sincerely Polish's products and I am so excited to show you these new releases.

Lets take a look below,shall we?

Bare Naked Luck

Description:

Bare Naked Luck is described as a nude jelly with shimmery lime green/gold flakies floating in a mix of golden flakies and micro green glitters.

Application:

I applied 3 light coats followed by a quick drying top coat.

My Opinion:

This is the perfect nude crelly.I love the mixture of gold flakies and green glitters.It's just perfection.No issues to report.This polish is apart of the Oh Lucky Days Duo.

Just My Luck

Description:

Just My Luck is described as gold/green micro glitter holographic topper. Once you get this beauty on your nails friends will be the ones saying,"Missed out on this did I? Just my Luck!"

Application:

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

My Opinion:

I am a sucker for micro glitter polishes lately! I'm border line obsessed with them.This particular color is really stunning. It applied with no issues.This polish is a part of the Oh Lucky Days Duo.

I also stamped over Just My Luck using a black stamping polish and an image from my Uberchicbeauty plate 1-03.How cute are those hearts?

Teal My Luck Runs Out

Description:

Teal My Luck Runs Out is described as white crelly with a fun mix of mint and teal glitters.Don't wait "teal" your luck runs out and grab this beauty before it's gone.

Application:

I applied 3 easy coats followed by a quick drying top coat.

My Opinion:

This polish is simply beautiful. I really like the mixture of the teal and mint glitters.No issues to report.

For more information on these beautiful lacquers,be sure to check out all of Sincerely Polish's social media sites.The link are posted for you blow.

What are your thoughts on these shades?Are you a fan of micro glitters?

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