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

April 2015 A Box, Indied Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I have the April exclusive polishes from Llarowe's A Box, Indied.  As previously mentioned, Llarowe in an online indie stockist which has a monthly subscription box.  The box's theme was "April Fools" and took inspiration from practical jokes, silly memes and that dang blue and black dress....or was it gold?  The box is currently available for single month purchase.

Now let's get to some swatches.

First up is Blue Your Mind from Black Cat Lacquer.  This blue glitter jelly is a bright royal blue and contains blue and iridescent hex glitter.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd photo).

Next is Made You Look from Serum N5.  Made You Look is a pearlescent polish that contains turquoise rainbow dust that shimmers in the light.  It took 3 coats for total opacity, as it is quite sheer.  Photos show the 3 coats and shiny top coat.

Whoopee Cushion from Crows Toes is one of my favorite in the box.  It is a a dusty pinky-orange resembling a Whoopee Cushion and dries to an almost matte-waxy look.  Photos show 2 coats with no top coat (1st photo) and shiny top coat (2nd and 3rd photos).

Hare Polish's contribution to the box is called Trust No One. Suspect Everyone.  It is a lime green glitter crelly that contains yellow and green matte hex and circle glitters as well as some teeny iridescent blue glitters.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st photo) and matte top coat (2nd and 3rd photos).

The last polish and another favorite is from Pahlish and called Quite Ribbiting.  Quite Ribbiting is a deep teal linear holographic polish.  It's absolutely stunning!  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:  Formula on all 5 were great!  I really love Whoopee Cushion and Quite Ribbiting - I am a sucker for holos and interesting finishes!  I enjoyed that each polish had a different finish as well.  And as mentioned at the beginning, if you liked this box, there are still boxes available from Llarowe.

Wishes:  This was a fun box!  I wouldn't change anything.

Which is your favorite?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

February 2015 A Box, Indied Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I have the February exclusive polishes from Llarowe's A Box, Indied.  As previously mentioned, Llarowe in an online indie stockist which has a monthly subscription box.  This month's theme was "A Box, CANDIED."  There are still boxes available if you decided that these 5 lacquers are for you!  Sorry these are so late!  My vacation set me back on blog posts!

Now let's get to some swatches.

First polish is Candy Is Dandy from Black Cat Lacquer.  Candy Is Dandy is a deep purple glitter jelly containing purple micro glitter and small purple hexes.  This is the most purpley purplish purple polish ever!  It applied nicely and evenly.  Photo show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd and 4th photos).

Next is a polish from Crows Toes, a beautiful glitter jelly called Even Sugar Melts In The Devil's Mouth.  This polish contains light pink, purple micro glitter and grey flakes in a black jelly.  This polish is so original and unique.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st, 2nd and 3rd photos) and matte top coat (4th, 5th and 6th and photos).

Cotton Candy Crush is next, a lavender glitter crelly from Hare Polish.  This polish reminds me of the early blooming spring flowers.  Cotton Candy Crush contains light pink, turquoise matte hexes and circles as well as gold flakes and micro glitter.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd and 4th photos).

Next polish is Sweet Nothings, a soft white glitter crelly from Serum N5.  Sweet Nothings contains yellow, magenta, purple and turquoise hex glitters in a few sizes.  The best thing about this white crelly is that it also contains purple shimmer, which is visible in the light.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

The last polish is from Elevation and called Rose Cardamom Chocolate Truffles.  This polish is my favorite of the box.  It's gorgeous in both a shiny and matte top coat.  Rose Cardamom Chocolate Truffles is a deep dark chocolate brown with light pink and lavender micro flakes.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd and 4th photos).

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com
Matte Top Coat: O.P.I. Top Coat

Loves:  Formula on all 5 were great!  I love the dark looks of Rose Cardamom Chocolate Truffles and Even Sugar Melts In The Devil's Mouth.  They balance with the softer lighter polishes in the box.

Wishes:  I wish I had captured photos of Sweet Nothings with matte top coat!

Which is your favorite?

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails