Review: "A Thousand Christmas Trees" from Literary Lacquers

Hello Readers:

Christmas is fast approaching, and things are getting busy. I've got an appointment at the end of the week, and I need to do the baking for the Foodie Secret Santa that I'll be delivering this weekend. Super excited for the secret santa, though nervous it won't be something they like, but that's the risk you take. All in good fun though. Yesterday was productive up until I felt like crud and went to bed. On the up side of that it didn't stay so it doesn't seem like I've gotten the nasty bugs that are going around, that definitely would've sucked.

Today's polish, "A Thousand Christmas Trees" is one I originally wanted to do nail art with, but for the life of me I couldn't get the other bottle of polish opened. I tried everything I new of under the sun but nothing, and in the end I ran out of time so once again no nail art :( 

"A Thousand Christmas Trees" is a Limited Edition from Literary Lacquers. It was given as a free gift with purchase  last year (2013) during the holiday season, and was recently re-released for the Literary Lacquer fan group. I've heard that the 2014 version differs slightly from the 2013 version, but I cannot confirm that as I only have the 2013 version to show you.

"A Thousand Christmas Trees" is a forest green holo with holo glitter for extra sparkle.

 

 

This polish is such a festive color with loads of sparkle! Sadly, I was unable to capture the sparkle in all its glory, but even without sunshine is sure does shine, no? I used three thin coats of polish over a clear base coat, and a clear top coat. I think Amy did a great job in capturing the look of twinkling lights on Christmas trees. I really can't say enough good things about this polish! I even wore it to my husband's office Christmas party!

Unfortunately this polish is no longer available but Amy has a lot of wonderful polishes on the Literary Lacquer Etsy Shop. You can also join the Fan Group, to see if it is ever offered again.

Until next time.
-Andi

Review: "Drawing Beauty Out Of Desolation" from Literary Lacquer

Hello Readers:

Ack! My dog usually manages to jump into my husbands lap while he's on the computer, but for some odd reason she's done it to me, and typing one handed is awful hard. LoL You would never know she spent all day with me.

Anyhoo onto the polish!

"Drawing Beauty Out Of Desolation" was created by Literary Lacquers for the fan group's book club custom. If you'd be interested in joining the Literary Lacquer fan group you can join HERE. If you wish to participate in the book club you can but it isn't required to join. Unfortunately I do not know which book inspired this polish as I was not a part of the book club at the time. I want to say Wool by Hugh Howey (but don't quote me on that. Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.)

"Drawing Beauty Out Of Desolation" is a brown holo with a bunch of purple shimmer and color shifting circle glitter.

Natural Light

Outside Photos

Artificial Light

Even without the sun making an appearance you can tell how much holo this polish has, and its fabulous! I love how in certain lights it's brown, but then in others it's a dusky purple. The opacity builds beautifully and I had no issues getting the glitter out. There was the odd finger that only got a couple of glitter but it was rare. I used two coats of polish over a clear base, and a clear top coat.

I'm so glad I was able to get in on this polish! (I almost missed out!) It is so beautiful and I can't stop staring at my nails. Unfortunately this polish isn't available for purchase but there are plenty other beauties over at the Literary Lacquers Etsy Shop.

My pup has given me my freedom again, so now I must go grab a snack and look through my polishes to see what to wear for the hubby's office Christmas party this weekend.

Until next time.
-Andi

Review: "Shadow Between Us" from Literary Lacquer

Hello Readers:

Sorry for not having this post up on schedule, but I needed some extra rest after my vacation. It was great, but boy was I exhausted. Anyhoo, on with the sparkles! ^_^

"Shadow Between Us" is from Literary Lacquer's Rebecca Collection, which is a collection inspired from Daphne de Maurier's novel Rebecca.

"Shadow Between Us" is a smoky grey linear holo with holographic glitter.

Sunlight Photos

Shade Photos

 

This is such a fabulous polish! The color goes great with everything, and is super sparkly! I had no application issues, it went on very smooth. I used two coats of polish over a clear base and a clear top coat. It also has great wear time, no chips until day 6.

 

I can't wait to try out the rest of the Rebecca collection. If you would like to add this gorgeous polish to your collection as well you can buy it over at Literary Lacquer's Etsy Shop.

 

Until next time.

-Andi

Review: "Phenomenal Woman" from Literary Lacquer

Hello Readers:

It has been way too long since I showed something from Literary Lacquer (bad me!). So today I have a wonderful autumn shade for you today.

"Phenomenal Woman" was created by The Jedi Wife, and inspired by her favorite poem: Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou (click here for poem). The polish is a burgundy holo with a bit of a purple color shift.

 

Such a wonderful burgundy holo! I had no application issues or staining. I used two coats of polish over clear base coat, and a clear top coat. Definitely a great polish to kick off this lovely fall weather!

 

If you would like to own this polish, or to just check out more fabulous polishes from Amy over at Literary Lacquer, then please check out her Etsy Shop.

 

Until next time.

-Andi