Review: "Crisp Autumn Air" from Above The Curve

Hello Readers:

Woo, so much rain today Readers, so much rain! It wants to snow so bad, but it just isn't quite cold enough. I just hope this rain doesn't freeze and turn to ice. That would suck, big time! I hope y'all are having better weather than I am.

Today's polish is from Above the Curve's "Best Things About Fall" Collection (Fall 2014 Collection), and is quite fitting for the weather we're currently having.

"Crisp Autumn Air" is a very light gray, almost white, holo (ah, the ongoing search for the ever elusive white holo).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had some minor bubbling issues with this polish as you can see on a couple of nails, but overall this polish is lovely. I like that depending on how the light hits it, the polish looks more white or more gray. I think this makes it quite versatile. I used three coats of polish over a clear base coat, and no top coat. Opacity builds nicely, and goes on smooth.

I had no sunlight but was still able to capture some of the holo goodness of this polish. If I did have sunlight, just imagine how sparkly this would be!

If you'd like to add this lovely polish to your stash you can get it over at Above the Curve's Etsy Shop, who also donate a $1 of every polish sold to charity.

Until next time.
-Andi

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.

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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: "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