Review: "Cabaret" From Colors By Llarowe

Hello Readers:

Anyone else have a busy day of wrapping presents and filling out Christmas cards? Or was that just me? haha Oddly enough I enjoy doing that, except I forget to take a break and eat so I was crabby by the end of the day. I now have a full belly and am happy-go-lucky again. It's funny whenever I'm crabby my husbands first words are always "Have you eaten yet?" and it annoys me that he's usually right >P

And that is my personal tidbit for the day LoL Now onto the polish. Today, I have a polish from Colors by Llarowe's fall 2014 collection "Cabaret".

"Cabaret" is a clear based jelly with gold and silver flaked microglitter, and red, copper and rose shimmer.

I used two coats of "Cabaret" over a clear base coat, and a clear top coat. At the time I thought I had full coverage, but after looking at the photos I would recommend either a third coat of polish or some kind of undies. This is still a lovely polish, and I had no application issues. I love a good textured polish and this is definitely a great one for the fall months. It kind of reminds me of a campfire. Does this polish evoke nostalgic campfire memories in anyone else?

If you'd like to add this polish to your stash act now, it is on its last restock over at Llarowe.

Until next time.
-Andi

Review: "Moss Agate" from Carpe Noctem Cosmetics

Hello Readers:

I've been doing my best to take it easy and my back is on the mend hopefully I'll be back to normal speed soon. Today I've got another lovely polish from Carpe Noctem Cosmetics.

"Moss Agate" is a bright green jelly holo polish.

 

Like any other jelly this polish is quite sheer but opacity builds pretty well. This is 3 coats of polish over a clear base, and a clear top coat. If you don't have the time to build opacity this polish would look great over undies.

 

I love this shade of green, and the sparkle is great! I'm so glad I was able to get my hands on this polish. I had no application issues, it went on great. If you would like to own this great polish or want to see more polishes from Emily go check out the Carpe Noctem Cosmetics Etsy Shop.

 

Until next time.

-Andi

 



Grim Grinning Ghosts Duo

Hello Readers:

I have an awesome collaboration duo to show you today, and it even includes a new-to-me brand! (woot woot!) Today's duo is called Grim Grinning Ghosts which the makers based off of the Disney ride 'The Haunted Mansion'. The Lady Varnishes created one of the polishes, and Sweet Heart Polish created the other.

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First, a little about Sweet Heart Polish. Sweet Heart Polish is a 5free, cruelty free, gluten free, vegan friendly brand. Recently, Sweet Heart Polish has also begun donating $1 from every bottle sale to charity.

Now, onto the polishes. Up first is the polish Sweet Hear Polish created, entitled "Hurry Ba-ack". "Hurry Ba-ack" is a black jelly based polish with neon green, blue and purple hex glitter, tiny iridescent glitter and a splash of holo.

 

I wish my indoor shots had turned out better, I just couldn't seem to find a good way to light the polish without all that glare on it. So I apologize for not doing this polish justice. It is very lovely, I absolutely love the bright colored glitter! I used three coats over a clear base coat, and a clear top coat. If you want to do less layers you can layer this over a dark base coat. The application was a teeny bit thick, also it chipped rather easily. Overall, a great polish and am intrigued to try out other Sweet Heart Polishes in the future.

 

Now onto The Lady Varnishes polish entitled: "Welcome, Foolish Mortals". "Welcome, Foolish Mortals" is a murky green based polish with different sized iridescent glitter, and even glows in the dark!

 

 

 

I must apologize once again. I was unable to obtain glow in the dark photos of this polish. My camera just won't do that kind of photo. Anyhoo, this polish is wonderful! I must admit that it is my favorite of the two (and not just because it glows in the dark). This polish is just so different from all of my other polishes that I lean towards this one more. I used three coats of polish over a clear base coat, and a clear top coat. I had no application issues.

 

This duo was limited edition so it is no longer available but check out the makers shops to see their other wonderful polishes: Sweet Heart Polish & The Lady Varnishes

 

Until next time.

-Andi

 





Review: "Rubies and Rednecks" from Colors By Llarowe

Hello Readers:

Today I have a polish from Colors By Llarowe's redneck woman collection: "Rubies and Rednecks". This polish was actually a freebie surprise I received during their summer collection release preorder, and boy was it a surprise! A FABULOUS surprise at that! To be honest I didn't even know this polish existed, but I'm glad it was given to me.

"Rubies and Rednecks" is a red jelly based polish with red, pink, burgundy, and holo glitter in various sizes.

 

Isn't it just GORGEOUS?!? I'm still stunned by it's beauty! I used three coats of polish over a clear base coat, and a clear top coat. It went on easy and smooth, no issues at all and no staining (always a plus!).

 

I don't know if this polish will ever be restocked but keep an eye on the Colors by Llarowe Facebook page and the Llarowe website for this and other wonderful polishes.

 

 

Until next time.

-Andi