June 2015 A Box Indied Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I have the June exclusive polishes from Llarowe's A Box, Indied (just barely getting them posted in the month of June!).  As previously mentioned, Llarowe in an online indie stockist which has a monthly subscription box.  The box's theme was "Nauti(cal) Indied" and took inspiration from sailing and the ocean.  The box is still available for single month purchase for a reduced price.

Now let's get to some swatches.

First up is Stormy Seas created by Colors By Llarowe.  Stormy Seas really does look like a stormy sea...when the light in the sky grows dark and the water darkens.  It contains purple iridescent micro flakes, turquoise iridescent flakes and magenta shimmer in a royal blue base.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Next is Girly Bits Cosmetic's contribution called Pirate Booty.  This polish is a gold glitter bomb filled with gold hexes in multiple sizes.  After two coats there was clear patches of visible nail, so I did 2 coats with a sponged on layer and it was textured with each layer.  I love how sparkly it is in the daylight bulb.  Photos show 2 thin coats plus 1 sponged on and 2 coats of shiny top coat.

Hare Polish's contribution is called Lost on Abalone Shores and is a grey crelly that contains purple and green iridescent flakes as well as green holographic flakes.  The color combination is quite original and nothing I have seen before.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd and 4th photos).

Next is Whale Hello There! from Serum N5.  Whale Hello There! is a grey crelly which contains royal blue hexes in 2 sizes,  gold flakes, red hexess and yellow hexes in a few sizes.  This polish reminded me of a little kid's adorable sailor suit.  And as with most Serum N5 polishes this one glows in the dark.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

The last polish in the box is Different Dimension's Ships Ahoy!  Ships Ahoy! is a blue holographic polish is green small hexes as well as green iridescent flakes.  I love how this polish looked in my daylight bulb.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com
Matte Top Coat: Polish Matte'rs from www.girlybitscosmetics.com

Loves:   I really like the imagery that this collection portrays...sailing, oceans, pirates!  My favorite of the group is Serum N5 because it glows in the dark and really paints the picture of a sailing adventure.

Wishes:  For a summer box, the colors were quite dark (more winter/fall), so I imagine this may be why the box hasn't sold out (and is actually on sale for a reduced price).

Which is your favorite?

Happy Polishing,

Kristi aka @BeginNails

Joha's Love Nail Polish Love and Nature Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I am sharing the Love and Nature Collection from Joha's Love Nail Polish.  Joha's Love Nail Polish is created by Johanna (of Instagram account @nailsbyjoha).  This new collection contains some crellies, a glitter topper and a glitter crelly.  Joha's Loves Nail Polish is always 5-free, so it does not contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in some nail polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Envy Lacquer Seven Sins Of Summer Collection Swatch and Review

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*Press Sample*
Hello Summer!  It is officially the summer and with it comes warm temps and bright colors!  Today I'll be sharing the Seven Sins of Summer Collection from Envy Lacquer.  The Seven Sins Of Summer Collection contains 7 neons with a bonus glitter bomb!

Now let's get to some swatches!

Dream Polish Summer Escape Collection First Impressions

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*Press Sample*
Today I am sharing my first impressions with Dream Polish's new Summer Escape Collection.  Dream Polish carries nail care items (and the occasional polish) like base coats, top coats, latex barrier, cuticle oil, cuticle balm and most recently lip balm.  The best part is that she carries all these items in seasonal scents along with her original scents.

Now lets get to some reviews!

GG Indie Polish Glitter Toppers Swatch and Review

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*Press Sample*
Today I have four glitter toppers from GG Indie Polish (GG = Green Glitter).  Each will give a completely different look depending on what color you paint under them!  GG Indie Polish ships world wide and is 5 free, so they don't contain any of the 5 harsh chemicals that can be found in some polishes.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Liquid Kandi Summer Neon Comparison 2014 vs 2015

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Today I'm doing a different kind of post.  About two weeks ago I reviewed Liquid Kandi's 2015 Happy Hour Collection and I wanted to compare a few of them to her 2014 Collection.  I swatched them on swatch sticks to get a clear comparison.

Now let's get to some swatches.

3 Empties: Dream Polish Gem Glam Top Coat, Fortune Cookie Soap Whipped Cream and L'occitane Shower Oil

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It's another installment of 3 empties, where I review 3 products I have used up and express my opinion on how well they worked, how well they smelled, their packaging and if I'd make a repeat purchase.

The first product I used up was Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish in the scent of Jelly Bean.  What I like about Dream Polish is that Vanessa (owner of Dream Polish) changes the scents up by season.  This was a spring scent and it smelled like jelly beans.  Fun fact: this is one of Vanessa's favorite scents!

Smell Test:  sweet, like sugary jelly beans...too sweet for me though.
Feel Test fast drying
Packaging Test:  fantastic wide brush for quick and easy application.
Buy Again:  Yes, I am stocked up on a ton of scents!

The next product I used up was from Fortune Cookie Soap.  It was the Whipped Cream in the scent of 'Tis The Season To Be Mary.  Yes....I know I am still using up the massive amounts of products from the Winter line, but when things are 50% off, you can't blame me for going a little nuts.  I am officially obsessed with the whipped creams and want to try every scent!

Smell Test: fruity and refreshing
Feel or Look Test: LOVE the texture of the Fortune Cookie Soap's whipped creams.
Packaging: tub with twist off lid, works great for keeping in my bathroom
Buy Again:  Yes, currently using another whipped cream in a different scent.

The last product was a travel size L'occitane Shower Oil.  It contains almond oil so there is a lovely sweet scent that isn't too overpowering of almond.  In the bottle it looks like oil and has the consistency of oil, but as it is mixed with water on a loofa it gets bubbly.  

Smell Test: delicious almond scent that isn't over powering

Feel or Look Test: skin felt moisturized post rinse and dry

Packaging: easy to use and shower safe container.  The larger size comes with a pump.

Buy Again: yes!  

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your thoughts?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Candy Drop Duo: Candy Drops Run A Lemonade Stand Swatch and Review

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Today I'm going to share the other recent Candy Drop Duo I purchased.  Candy Drop Duos are a themed duo (typically once a month) from the lovely gals of Drip Drop Nail Paint (Jessica) and Candied Apple Polish (Alison).  The Candy Drops go on adventures and always express their fun in colors combinations and polish finishes!  As mentioned in the Candy Drop Duo Tea For Two - they are only available for 1 day, so you have to act quickly.

The lemons below are from our tree we planted a year ago and it's gone crazy...but we aren't complaining.

Now lets get to some swatches!

Candy Drop Duo Tea For Two Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I'm going to share the recent Candy Drop Duo I purchased.  Candy Drop Duos are a themed duo (typically once a month) from the lovely gals of Drip Drop Nail Paint (Jessica) and Candied Apple Polish (Alison).  Typically I don't do blog posts on them, but I think they deserve some blog love as I have been falling in love with them!  I do have to warn you though, they are only available one day, so I will share them, but no chance at getting them...unless you are lucky enough to catch one in a destash!

June Mani of The Month Box Swatch and Review

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Today I have the June Mani Of The Month box which features products from Heather's Hues, Dream Polish and Nails Redesigned.  June's box had the theme of Life's A Beach and also had a guest contributor, Little Sparrow Emporium.  Each box features a full size polish, a mini glitter topper and assorted extra glitter all from Heather's Hues, a base coat, top coat in mini size and a nail care item from Dream Polish and an assortment of nail vinyl decals and Swarovski crystals from Nails Redesigned.

This box came with grey dolphin vinyl decals/stencils, blue wave vinyls, flower stencils and light peach crystals all from Nails Redesigned, and base coat, top coat and Gem Glow Cuticle Balm in the scent of Hawaiian Paradise from Dream Polish.  There was also a Polish Pocket from Little Sparrow Emporium.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Liquid Kandi Happy Hour Collection Swatch and Review

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*Press Sample*
Today I have the Happy Hour Collection from Liquid Kandi to share.  Kim, the owner of Liquid Kandi used her favorite happy hour drinks as inspiration for this summer neon collection.  The Liquid Kandi line is 5-free so they don't contain any of the 5 harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!