Frosted with Holo

Today I have swatch of a polish by Painted Polish to share with you all and a mani that I did using that polish and another polish by Candied Apple Polish from the "Candy Drop gets a Snow Day" Duo. Sheesh! I don't think I've used the word "polish" in a sentence that many times before. Holy crap! That was a mouthful, haha!


Swatch of "Drunk on Holo" by Painted Polish

Macro shot of "Drunk on Holo"

"Drunk on Holo" is a clear based silver holographic microglitter polish. This is one of the twelve polishes from Lexi's (Creator of Painted Polish) "Under the Holo Influence" Collection. Shown above is two coats without a top coat. This polish is TO DIE FOR! I could take pictures/videos of this baby ALL DAY! The formula is wonderful and applying it is smooth and easy. The next time I wear this I am going to try the "sponge application" technique. I've seen a lot of people do it but haven't tried it out myself yet! I'll make sure to let you all know how it goes and which application technique I like better once I do.


Mani time!

Macro shot of my middle fingernail

Macro shot of my pointer fingernail

Yes... yes... YESSSSSSS! Oh my goodness, I am absolutely IN LOVE! The polishes I used to create this mani are "Drunk on Holo" by Painted Polish and "Frosted Windowpanes" by Candied Apple Polish. If you'd like to see my swatch/review on "Frosted Windowpanes" by Candied Apple Polish, check out my blog post "Candy Drop gets a Snow Day!" by clicking here. I used the loose glitter that I received from Drip Drop Nail Paint in my "Candy Drop gets a Snow Day" Duo for my glitter placement and I used single chevron nail stencils by Nails Redesigned to create the look on my middle and ring fingernails. I free handed the half moons that are slightly covered up by the loose glitter placement. If you would like to purchase/check out more polishes by Alison (Creator of Candied Apple Polish) and Lexi, you can do so by clicking here and here. If you would like to purchase/check out more nail stencils by Sara (Creator of Nails Redesigned) you can do so by clicking here.

Candy Drop goes Caroling!

This afternoon I have the second Candy Drop Duo "Candy Drop goes Caroling" by Alison (Creator of Candied Apple Polish) and Jess (Creator of Drip Drop Nail Paint) to share with you all. Both duos will be released on Friday, December 5th, at Noon EST. If you would like to check out the first Candy Drop Duo, "Candy Drop gets a Snow Day", you can do so by clicking here.


First up, is "You're a Mean One" by Drip Drop Nail Paint

Macro shot of "You're a Mean One"

"You're a Mean One" is a lime green creme polish with iridescent flakes scattered throughout. Shown above is two coats without a top coat. I am obsessing over this baby! Especially the name. The Grinch is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. Jim Carrey is absolutely hilarious. This polish screams The Grinch. The color is SPOT ON, the formula is amazing, and applying it was super smooth. I love it!

Next up, is "Nose So Bright" by Candied Apple Polish

Macro shot of "Nose So Bright"

"Nose So Bright" is a clear based glitterbomb filled with various shapes and sizes of red, gold, silver, iridescent, and holographic glitter. Shown above is one coat over two coats of "You're a Mean One" by Drip Drop Nail Paint without a top coat. This glitterbomb is AMAZING! It's so beautiful, I could die... seriously! The formula is perfection and applying it was smooth and easy. I am obsessed!

Mani time!

Macro shot of my middle finger

Macro shot of my ring finger

I am IN LOVE with this mani! The only polishes I used to create this mani are the two from the "Candy Drop goes Caroling" Duo. If you don't know the names because you skipped ahead, you can find them by reading above. I got the lovely red 3D bow from Alison @candiedapplepolish. At one point I didn't have any 3D nail art charms and she has a MASSIVE collection so she was nice enough to share the love and send me some! Thanks again Alison! You're the best!

Again, this duo is currently not for sale. It will be available for purchase on Friday, December 5th, at Noon EST. If you would like to check out more polishes by Jess and Alison you can do so by clicking here and here. When you purchase this duo, you will also be receiving a small bag of loose glitter from Jess, Gingerbread stencils by Nails Redesigned, and Red Bow decals by Lou It Yourself Nails. If you would like to check out more products by Lou it Yourself Nails and Nails Redesigned you can do so by clicking here and here. 

Candy Drop gets a Snow Day!

Ladies! It's almost that time of the month (and no not the bad time lol!) Alison (Creator of Candied Apple Polish) and Jess (Creator of Drip Drop Nail Paint) are getting ready to release December's Candy Drop Duos! And yes, I meant that to be plural. They are releasing not one, but two duos on Friday, December 5th, at Noon EST. Today, I will be sharing the "Candy Drop gets a Snow Day" duo with you all. Prepare to fall in LOVE!

First up, is "Frosted Windowpanes" by Candied Apple Polish

Macro shot of "Frosted Windowpanes"

Macro shot of "Frosted Windowpanes" with loose glitter placement

"Frosted Windowpanes" is a light blue crelly polish filled with various shapes, sizes, and colors of glitter. Shown above is two coats without a top coat. This polish also comes with a small baggy of loose glitter. I showcased the three different types of glitter it comes with on my middle and ring fingernails in my swatch. Aren't they absolutely adorable! This polish is beautiful. I am so in love with it! The formula is perfection and applying it was super smooth and easy. 

Next up, is "Snowed In" by Drip Drop Nail Paint

Macro shot of "Snowed In"

"Snowed In" is a clear based glitterbomb jam packed with different shapes, sizes, and colors of glitter. Shown above is one dabbed coat over two coats of "Frosted Windowpanes" by Candied Apple Polish with top coat. I'm definitely going to have to ask Jess how many different types of glitter she used to create this baby because there is a TON! And if that wasn't enough, this polish also comes with a small baggy of loose glitter. Included in that bag is medium sized blue circle glitter and white snowflakes. As always, the formula is wonderful and applying it was easy squeezy! I really enjoy using the "dabbing" method when it comes to glitterbombs with insane amounts of glitter in them. It gives you more control over where the glitter is placed. I am absolutely, positively obsessed with this polish!

And now, it's mani time!

Isn't this too cute! The only polishes I used to create this mani are the two from the "Candy Drop gets a Snow Day" Duo. If you have already forgotten their names or skipped through the blog post and do not know them, please look above to figure out what they are. Haha! You will be receiving two Christmas Tree decals by Lou It Yourself Nails and Snowflake stencils by Nails Redesigned along with the two polishes and loose glitter in this duo. Examples of both products are shown above. 

Again, this duo is currently not for sale. It will be available for purchase on Friday, December 5th, at Noon EST. If you would like to check out more polishes by Jess and Alison you can do so by clicking here and here. If you would like to check out more products by Lou it Yourself Nails and Nails Redesigned you can do so by clicking here and here. 

Ready for some mistletoe kisses?

Today I have three polishes from the "Mistletoe Kiss" Collection by Joha's Love Nail Polish to share with you all. This collection will be released tomorrow, Friday, November 20th, at 10 a.m. EST. Set your alarms ladies! You do not want to miss out on these gorgeous polishes.

First up, is "Mistletoe Kiss"

"Mistletoe Kiss" is a light pink creme polish. Shown above is one coat without a top coat. This polish is to die for! I have come to LOVE pink so much over the last year that I have been doing my nails and I especially have a huge soft spot for light pink. It is my FAVORITE! The formula is absolute perfection and applying it was smooth and creamy.

Next up, is "Sleigh Bells"

Macro shot of "Sleigh Bells"

"Sleigh Bells" is a clear based glitterbomb jam packed with various shapes and sizes of blue, pink, white, silver, and iridescent glitters. Shown above is one thick coat over one coat of "Mistletoe Kiss." This glitterbomb is fan-freakin'-tastic! I am absolutely obsessed with it! The formula is amazing and applying it was extremely smooth, despite the massive amounts of glitter in it. 

Last but not least, is "Santa's Jingle"

Macro shot of "Santa's Jingle"

"Santa's Jingle" is a bright red jelly polish filled with black and gold micro glitter. Shown above is three coats without a top coat. I am IN LOVE! I'm an absolute sucker for red polish and this baby is no exception! The formula is wonderful and applying it was smooth and easy. This is hands down my favorite of the three that I have from this collection. It is a MUST HAVE ladies!

Don't forget to set your alarms for the release of the "Mistletoe Kiss" Collection by Joha's Love Nail Polish. Again, these polishes will be available tomorrow, Friday, November 20th, at 10 a.m. EST. If you would like to see what Johanna (Creator of Joha's Love Nail Polish) has currently available for purchase, you can do so by clicking here. 

To be honest...

It's just polish! This evening I have the "A Mockingjay I Think" Duo by Polish TBH and a mani using the duo to share with you all.


Swatch of "A Mockingjay I Think" Duo

Part 1 (middle/ring) - Part 2 (pointer/pinky)

Macro shot of "A Mockingjay I Think - Part 1"

Macro shot of "A Mockingjay I Think - Part 2"

Comparison macro shot of "A Mockingjay I Think" Duo

The "A Mockingjay I Think" Duo is absolutely STUNNING! Originally, "A Mockingjay I Think" was a thermal polish. Unfortunately, the formula failed when exposed to heat during shipping. Never fear though! Christian (Creator of Polish TBH) came up with the awesome solution of making the thermal polish into a two polish set so that you could achieve the same effect by sponging the two together to create a gradient (which I will be doing asap!) The formula on these two polishes is perfection and applying them was smooth and easy. You all know how much I LOVE holographic polishes. I love them both so much that there is just no way that I would be able to choose a favorite!


And now it's time for my base shot!

I LOVE the way I do these base shot poses, so I just couldn't help but take one and post it (even though I didn't use any other polishes to create the base for my mani haha!)


Mani time!

Although this mani is extremely simple, I am absolutely in LOVE with it! It came out exactly the way I pictured it in my head, and honestly, who doesn't love when that happens!? I used a dotting tool to create the leopard print and the small dots. The "A Mockingjay I Think" Duo are the only polishes I used to create this look. If you would like to purchase these polishes, or check out more polishes by Polish TBH, you can do so by clicking here. 

Merry JessMess!

Today I have Drip Drop Nail Paint's "Merry JessMess" Collection to share with you all. This collection is being released today at 12 p.m. EST. You NEED this collection in your life ladies. All five of these polishes are absolutely GORGEOUS!


Swatch of "Santa's Pajamas"

Macro shot of "Santa's Pajamas"

"Santa's Pajamas" is a white crelly polish with a variety of shapes and sizes of red and green glitters. Shown above is two coats without a top coat. This polish SCREAMS Christmas. If you are in need of a polish that is perfect for Christmas, you NEED this in your life. The formula is amazing and application was smooth and creamy. I am in LOVE!

Swatch of "Merry JessMess"

Macro shot of "Merry JessMess"

"Merry JessMess" is a bubblegum pink crelly polish with different shapes and sizes of gold and pink glitters. Shown above is two coats without a top coat. This polish is WONDERFUL! Jess' favorite color is pink so obviously it was necessary for her to do a pink polish for her Christmas Collection. The formula is perfect and applying it was easy as pie. Smoother than butter! Just the way I like it.


Swatch of "Candy Cane Crunch"

Macro shot of "Candy Cane Crunch"

"Candy Cane Crunch" is a clear based glitterbomb with various shapes and sizes of red and white glitters. Shown above is one coat over two coats of "Cowabunga" by Drip Drop Nail Paint without a top coat. I LOVE this glitterbomb, When I look at it, all I can think about is Candy Canes and how bad I want one!


Swatch of "Holly Jolly"

Macro shot of "Holly Jolly"

"Holly Jolly" is a clear based glitterbomb jam packed with different shades, sizes, and shapes of green glitter. Shown above is one coat over two coats of "Autumn Beauty" by Drip Drop Nail Paint without a top coat. Oh, "Holly Jolly", you are absolutely gorgeous! Can I keep you forever? Please and thank you!


Swatch of "Frostbite"

Macro shot of "Frostbite"

"Frostbite" is a clear based glitterbomb filled with an assortment of shapes, sizes, and colors of glitter. Shown above is one coat over one coat of "Tighty Whities" by Drip Drop Nail Paint without a top coat. This is hands down my favorite of the five polishes in this collection! I am a sucker for glitterbombs, especially when they scream winter wonderland. This baby TAKES THE CAKE!


This collection is absolutely AMAZING! All five of these polishes are to die for and are a must have! If you would like to purchase any of these polishes, or the whole collection, click here.

Suuuwatchy swatch - Drip Drops

This afternoon I have three polishes from Drip Drop Nail Paint to share with you all and also two comparison swatches.


First up, is "Emily Ellyn's Retro Rad Red"

Macro shot of "Emily Ellyn's Retro Rad Red"

"Emily Ellyn's Retro Rad Red" is a bright red jelly polish with a gorgeous gold shimmer throughout. Shown above is three coats without a top coat. Jess (Creator of Drip Drop Nail Paint) was inspired to create this polish by her lovely friend Emily @emily_ellyn who is known for appearing and competing on a couple of different shows on The Food Network (I am an avid Food Network watcher, by the way. Haha!) This red jelly polish is absolutely flawless! The formula is amazing and applying it was smoother than butter. I am in LOVE with it! I've never been a huge fan of red but man, Jess makes me love it more and more every time she comes out with a new red polish.

Next up, is "A'Hoye Matey"

Macro shot of "A'Hoye Matey"

Comparison swatch of "A'Hoye Matey" and "A'Hoye Amy"

"A'Hoye Matey" outside nails/"A'Hoye Amy" inside nails

"A'Hoye Matey" is subtle linear holographic, blue creme polish. Shown above is one thick coat without a top coat. This polish is B-E-A-Utiful. I mean holy crap! Just look at that baby. And of course "A'Hoye Amy" (inspired by the absolutely wonderful Amy @amylovesnewwave) is as well. It's always been one of my personal favorites for sure! The formula on both of these is perfection and applying the two is like a dream. Smooth as creme... Haha!

Last, but certainly not least, is "Blueberried Treasure"

Macro shot of "Blueberried Treasure"

Comparison swatch of "Blueberried Treasure" and "Berried Treasure"

"Blueberried Treasure" outside nails/"Berried Treasure" inside nails

"Blueberried Treasure" is a subtle holographic crelly blue version of the Limited Edition polish "Berried Treasure." Shown above is one thick coat without a top coat. Both of these polishes are absolutely STUNNING! They are definitely two of my all time favorite polishes made by Jess. I mean sheesh, just look at them! Application was flawless and the formula on these two beauties was amazing. I could wear these polishes for the rest of my life and be completely content. Yep, it's official - I need a lifetime supply of both of them. Jess, can we make this happen... pretty please?!

If you would like to purchase "Emily Ellyn's Retro Rad Red" or "A'Hoye Matey" you can do so by clicking here. Better get those babies now before they are sold out! There is only a limited supply left.

Ghostbusters need manis too!

Today I have a mani to share with you that I did using all four polishes from Ooh La Lacquer's Ghostbusters Halloween 2014 Collection.


First, I would like to show you all my base!

The amazingness that is "Yoga Pants" by Drip Drop Nail Paint is so real ladies, it's not even funny! Shown above is one coat without a top coat. If you would like to read my review on this polish, check out my blog post "Drip Drop... it's almost Halloween!" by clicking here. This is a must have polish. I've said it a million times and I will say it a million more. "Yoga Pants" will forever be my go to black creme polish!


Mani time!

Direct sunlight shot

The amount of drippy, holographic goodness in these two pictures is OUT-FREAKIN'-STANDING! I am soooooo in love with this mani... it's ridiculous! The polishes I used to create this mani are "Yoga Pants" by Drip Drop Nail Paint, "I Aint Fraid of No Ghost", "Ectoplasmic Residue", "EEEK!", and "Slimer" by Ooh La Lacquer. If you would like to see my reviews on the Ooh La Lacquer polishes, check out my blog post "It's time for some Ghostbusters!" by clicking here. I used a dotting tool and a fine detail brush to create the ooey, gooey drips. Aren't they fantastic?! If you would like to purchase any of the polishes I used to create this mani, you can do so by checking out Jess' (Creator of Drip Drop Nail Paint) and Nastassia's (Creator of Ooh La Lacquers" stores by clicking here and here.