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.

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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: "Violets Are Blue" from Darling Diva Polish

Hello Readers:

Today I bring to you the second half of the We're All Darling Divas duo. This one is called "Violets Are Blue" and it is a vibrant pink holo with blue flecks. This post may be a bit picture heavy.

 

Now I'm not usually one for pink, and I was 90% sure I was going to end up giving this polish to my niece since I'm not a pink gal, but once I had this in my possession I just had to try it on. WOWZA! This polish really sparkles (as you can somewhat tell from my photos which are all full sunlight except for the first two). The blue flecks are also such a lovely touch (which wasn't very photograph friendly though luckily it shows up in some of my photos).

 

This polish has totally won me over (though I will admit that Cotton Candy Hangover is still my favorite of the two since I'm a real sucker for purple). I have definite plans in mind for some nail art with this duo, my first attempt didn't work but I will be trying again in the future.

 

If you would like to check out other Daring Diva Polish's you can check out their website and/or if you are already a fan of Carrie's polishes and would like to join her fan group and a chance at possible customs in the future feel free to join the FB group: We're All Darling Divas.

 

Until next time.

-Andi

 



Review: "Cotton Candy Hangover" from Darling Diva Polish

Hello Readers:

I have something special to show y'all today, a special polish from Darling Diva Polish. Carrie created a special duo for the members of her fan group We're All Darling Divas on FB. The first one I'm going to show you is called "Cotton Candy Hangover" a blurple holo polish.

This post is going to be a bit picture heavy as I just couldn't narrow down the ones I wanted to show for this fabulous polish!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isn't it just gorgeous?!?!? I'm so in love with this! I used two coats over a clear base coat, and a top coat. I couldn't stop thinking about this polish since I received it, and knew I had to wear it first. Cotton Candy Hangover goes on easy and smooth, and is definitely one I will be wearing every chance I get.

 

Although this is not available, if you'd like to be able to get in on future group custom polishes, feel free to join us over at the FB fan group: We're All Darling Divas. Or if you'd like to check out Carrie's other fabulous creations you can check out her shop: Darling Diva Polish.

 

Until next time

-Andi