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I'm A Hot Mess
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Showing posts with label indie maker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indie maker. Show all posts

Friday, February 19, 2016

OMG Another Colaberative Box!!!!


So far I see that this is coming very soon. I managed to gather some information about it and some of the indie polish makers in them.
Information: 
THEY ARE BRIGHT


The company's I know so far involved :-)
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer
Turtle  Tootsie Polish 



Omg there will be more info to come.

UPDATE: 2/25/2016

So here is some updated information i have found/received!

Spring Break Survival Kit! Presale starts 2/28!
The kit has these Nail Polish Company's
Black Label Nails
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer
Tootsie Turtle Polishes
Supernatural Lacquers

(click on the company name to go to their site)

Its for sale on 
Etsy site

The Spring Break Survival Kit is a fun assortment of polish and other goodies from 5 great makers; Black Label Nails, Turtle Tootsie Polish, Seventy-Seven Nail Lacquer, Supernatural Lacquer, and Cuticula Nail Tape. 

What's Included: 
Black Label Nails Badfish
Turtle Tootsie Polishes Teeny Weeny Pink Bikini
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer Beach Party
Supernatural Lacquer Bermuda Triangle
Supernatural Lacquer Blue Hawaiian scented mini nail oil
Cuticula strawberry scented nail tape
Strawberry flower water decals
Glass nail file
Toe separators
Convenient carrying case


Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer Beach Party
Beach Party is a vibrant purple creme with flakes throughout. The formula was smooth, creamy and easy to apply. Swatches show 3 thin coats with glossy top coat.




Beach Party

Turtle Tootsie Polishes Teeny Weeney Pink Bikini
Teeny Weeney Pink Bikini is a scattered and linear hot pink holographic polish. Just look at this color!! Swatches show 3 thin coats with glossy top coat.


Moni's Mani
Monie's Mani


Monie's Mani


Polish and Paws

Black Label Nails Badfish
Badfish is a bright blue polish with scattered holographic glitter. Swatches show 3 thin coats with glossy top coat. The cap on this was a little hard to hold onto, so you need more of a steady hand to control the polish. Formula was smooth and self leveling.



Supernatural Lacquer Bermuda Triangle
Bermuda Triangle is a bright blueish green shimmer polish. Nice smooth formula, opaque in 2 coats. Swatches show 2 coats with glossy top coat.



UPDATE: 3/17/16
So i ordered and i am waiting for the shipping email! I am super excited about this! I am gonna honestly say only 2 of the polish maker's i have tried! There is so much awesomeness in this box i can't contain my excitement over it! 


Swatches and Blog Post Credit's for photo's! 
Thanks to Polish and Paws for Pictures and the Blog post!! :)

Thanks to Moni's Mani for the swatch pictures!! :) 

Brand Links

Black Label Nails:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Fan Group

 Turtle Tootsie Polishes:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Fan Group
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Fan Group
Supernatural Lacquer:  Shop ~ FacebookInstagram ~ Fan Group
Cuticula:  Shop ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

Sunday, October 11, 2015

2015 Halloween Polishes


So I bought some different Halloween polishes from different company's. I like to change mani's a lot and we all know that lol but anyways here is some of them that i have gotten and swatched.


#1.
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer's  
Pretty Ghouls Trio - Halloween 2015 Limited Edition
3 polishes, Full Size (15ml) each
Halloween trio - Pretty Ghouls
  • Dark Like My Soul - A black jelly base with different glitters.
  • Witches Brew - A purple jelly base with copper, purple, red and orange (&more) glitters.
  • Pumpkins On Acid - A bright orange base with orange holo glitters.

This is available as a trio only and is a Limited Edition!
My Thoughts:
I have been a fan of Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer for a while. Anything that comes out of that lady is awesome! :)
Pictures will be below!


#2.
Ladybug Lacquer's
Halloween Duo

Mini's (5ml) - $7.00
Full Size (15ml) - $17.00
  • Spooky Splash: is a fun Halloween glitter topper! This is packed full of various black and iridescent glitters as well as black holo triangles
  • Sunset Popsicles: A bright creamy orange. Inspired by my two year old daughters favorite color and memories of eating sticky popsicles on sunny days.
My Thoughts:
I love this duo! I also bought another polish with it. It matched so well to the Halloween theme i couldn't resist it! lol 
Pictures will be below!

#3.
Single Halloween Polish 

Full (15mil) size bottle of Jeepers Creepers is $7

Jeepers Creepers is our first chunky glitter polish in a line of timed holiday release polishes. This is a special release Halloween polish. This polish can be brushed on, however you may prefer to dab or sponge it on. 

 My Thoughts:
This is a really fun polish. It screams Halloween & it could go for Thanksgiving also! I like fun and different polishes. 
Pictures will be below! 

#4.
(This polish is no longer available and was a LE)
Flaming Skulls
(15ml) Full Size Polish

Also received a Zombie Show from there Fall Shimmer's Collection


My Thoughts: 
I had a Zombie Show mini sent with the polish! I am in love with these. They match so well. Not just for Halloween but also for The Walking Dead!!! Yay (Note: I have never seen The Walking Dead)
Pictures will be below!


SWATCHES & OTHER PHOTO'S!!!!
 
A combo photo of the first polishes i received in the mail for Halloween.
A different Mani. I used the first 2 company's on my nail's for a local event that was raising money for Cancer (All Types: Lavender Ribbon)

This is my friends hands lol She did a different design than me!

Another one of my many pictures i take of my nail's lol 

My final Halloween Many!! Thanks Lady Bug Lacquer, Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer & Vinyl It Up Nail Decals!! 

With The Zombie World Polish on my Thumb

Here is my thumb with Le Polish's Flaming Skulls

Sorry for the dry hands but i had to show it off!!! This picture was shared to my Facebook page! 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Summer's Last Harrah

I been a busy person... Lol I been taking care of my kids,  Ya know keeping them alive and  Kicking and kicking a squatter out of my house. Ya just dealing with life. (another blog post will be coming soon on the squatter thing.)
So as the end of summer comes to a close. Kids go back to school and fall arrives. I have a need for a Summer's Last Harrah. So what do I do?!? Well I like to paint my nails. Painting my nails is my therapy. Lol Right now there is a box that has 10 full size bottles of Indie polishes (hand made) plus it has EXTRA'S. I love the extra part. It's like opening a B-Day present with ur box. I am already pre-ordered. Get them before they are gone. They will sell quick. 
Weather u like nail polish, addicted to it or u don't I wanted to share the box details with u.
Psss: this box is worth over $100! This is a killer deal. I have included a picture and the link. You should find all the information on how to acquire a box of these pretties in the link below! 

Summer's Last Hurrah



DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the first "Summer's Last Hurrah" Indie Collaboration box! Your box will ship around Sept. 15th! Your box will include, in addition to some fun "extras", the following full size polishes:

NOTE: You can also view info on these at:http://brandiesbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/summers-last-hurrah-indie-box-spoiler.html

 SEPTEMBER'S BOX IS SOLD

OCTOBER'S IS NOW FOR SALE!

THEY ARE AVAILABLE TILL SEPT 26TH!

  1. Turtle Tootsie Polishes - "Air Clearance". This is a beautiful sparkly bluish teal holographic polish. Think of diving into a refreshing blue pool of cool water. You just HAVE to take a dip in this polish!
  2. Frenzy Polish - "Seafoam". This is a textured/sand finish polish designed to be worn without a top coat, but you can add one if you'd like to bring out the sparkles more! Reminiscent of the teals and blues of an ocean wave frothing at your feet and the sun sparkling on the water.
  3. Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer - "Beach Bunny" - A vibrant purple holographic polish. How HOT are you wearing this color, while hanging out on the beach? This bunny may look all sweet and innocent, but she is one HOT number!
  4. LoreLei Lacquer - "Sticky Popsicle Fingers" - A lavender pink cream base with blue, purple and pink metallic and holo glitter in multiple sizes. What's the best thing on a hot summer day? A creamy berry popcicle with chunks of blueberries and strawberries! You'll find yourself wanting to lick your fingers, it's so good!
  5. Top Shelf Lacquer - "Sex on the Beach" - A dark pink jelly polish with holographic glitter. Bow-chicka-bow-ow no explanation needed on this one. Who hasn't had THIS fantasy before?
  6. Nail Hoot Lacquer - "Summer's Demise" is a hot, molten orange-pink polish with gold sparkle that shines through. It represents a steamy, sultry sunset as summer draws to its inevitable conclusion.
  7. Gunpowder Lacquer - "Whistling Bayou" - A teal green jelly with holo and iridescent flakies that gently sweeps you away like the slow-moving water and trilling hum of the Bayou.
  8. Anchor & Heart - "Bikini top" This is a Lush green polish with flashes of blue, green and gold flakies, the perfect "Bikini Top" color
  9. Midwest Lacquer - "Solstice" In its warm phase, this is a cornflower blue, in its cold phase, a vibrant purple. Pink, blue, and purple multi size flakes accent this celestial beauty.
  10. Ladybug Lacquer - "Blowing Bubbles" A bubblegum pink polish accented with white dot glitter. Hanging out with your girlfriends, go back to your childhood with this polish. During an endless Summer of front-porch swinging and working on your tan lines, popping bubbles and swapping gossip!




UPDATE:
And it's here :)
Love love love this box...... 
So here is some really quick swatches of the polishes! :)

Right Hand Left Hand

(Check below for an update on them)

Starting on the Right Hand picture!

Pinkie: 
Ladybug Lacquer
"Blowing Bubbles" 
A bubblegum pink polish accented with white dot glitter. Hanging out with your girlfriends, go back to your childhood with this polish. During an endless Summer of front-porch swinging and working on your tan lines, popping bubbles and swapping gossip!


My Thoughts on it:
So I do like this polish, the color is wonderful and fun. 
The Formula is fabulous.
Ring Finger:
Midwest Lacquer

"Solstice"
In its warm phase, this is a cornflower blue, in its cold phase, a vibrant purple. Pink, blue, and purple multi size flakes accent this celestial beauty.
My Thoughts on it:
Ok I love this! It changes color when i walk in the door of my home. This polish is something. Not the first polish i have that changes colors but wow it's the prettiest i have gotten!!
Middle Finger:
Anchor & Heart
"Bikini top" 
This is a Lush green polish with flashes of blue, green and gold flakies, the perfect "Bikini Top" color








My Thoughts on it:
OK everyone know's that Green is not a fan favorite of mine. This is OK but not something i would wear all the time. It isn't my go to polish but i have lots of plans for this polish! ;) (another blog post to come haha)
Index Finger:
Gunpowder Lacquer
"Whistling Bayou"
A teal green jelly with holo and iridescent flakies that gently sweeps you away like the slow-moving water and trilling hum of the Bayou.





My Thoughts on it:
I like this polish.. Yes yes i know it's Green the one color i am not a fan of! lol but when it's on and in the light i can't stop looking at this polish!! So pretty!!! I have plans for this polish too!! ;)

Thumb:
Top Shelf Lacquer 
"Sex on the Beach"
A dark pink jelly polish with holographic glitter. Bow-chicka-bow-ow no explanation needed on this one. Who hasn't had THIS fantasy before?



My Thoughts on it:
Very sparkly, Dark Pink and JELLY... This is absolutely a beautiful polish! I just keep staring like um is this real? Ya this polish will make you stop and admire it on your fingers.

Left Hand Picture

Pinkie:
Turtle Tootsie Polishes
"Air Clearance" 
This is a beautiful sparkly bluish teal holographic polish. Think of diving into a refreshing blue pool of cool water. You just HAVE to take a dip in this polish!
My Thoughts on it:

Ring:




Frenzy Polish 
"Seafoam"
This is a textured/sand finish polish designed to be worn without a top coat, but you can add one if you'd like to bring out the sparkles more! Reminiscent of the teals and blues of an ocean wave frothing at your feet and the sun sparkli







My Thoughts on It:
Love Love it!! Even thought its in the green category and it's textured i like it! Very pretty once you put a top coat over it! Brings out the SPARKLE.....

Middle:


LoreLei Lacquer
"Sticky Popsicle Fingers"
A lavender pink cream base with blue, purple and pink metallic and holo glitter in multiple sizes. What's the best thing on a hot summer day? A creamy berry popcicle with chunks of blueberries and strawberries! You'll find yourself wanting to lick your fingers, it's so good!

SO I DON'T HAVE SWATCHES JUST YET FOR THIS! I WILL UPDATE WHEN I DO A MANI WITH IT! 
My Thoughts on it:


Index:
Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer
"Beach Bunny"
A vibrant purple holographic polish. How HOT are you wearing this color, while hanging out on the beach? This bunny may look all sweet and innocent, but she is one HOT number!

My Thoughts on it:
Ahhhh I am in love with this PURPLE... Yes i said it PURPLE, there i said it again lol... It's Holo (my fav) Purple (one of my fav colors) & the formula to his polish is lovely! I had 3 generous coats and whala we have Beach Bunny... :)
Thumb:
Nail Hoot Lacquer
"Summer's Demise"
Is a hot, molten orange-pink polish with gold sparkle that shines through. It represents a steamy, sultry sunset as summer draws to its inevitable conclusion.

THIS IS ANOTHER I WILL BE DOING A MANI VERY SOON!! WILL UPDATE WHEN I DO! 
My Thoughts on it:
This polish can be used for double, triple and even quad the fun! Halloween, Thanksgiving and you can even use it for Christmas!! :) Love the color. Not something i would wear all the time but definitely something to be admired!