Ladybug Lacquer Desert Days Collection Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations!

Today I'll be sharing the Desert Days Collection from Ladybug Lacquer.  There are just two polishes from the collection still available for purchase because she recently released a new collection.  Ladybug Lacquer products are 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!

First up is Before The Sunrise (which is still available), a gorgeous magenta jelly with purple and blue micro glitter to make this polish absolutely stunning.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (swatch stick is 2 coats over black undie).

Sunset Popsicles is a vibrant orange creme and was originally reviewed in the Halloween duo review.    This polish is also still available.  The formula on this creme was amazing and I did check - it water marbles!  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Next is Cactus Juice, a green glitter jelly with green holographic hex glitter.  This polish is amazing in the light and would not stop sparkling!  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th photos) and matte top coat (5th and 6th photos).

The last of the collection (there was a very limited edition polish as well, which I was not able to get my hands on) is Trip Digit Temps.  Triple Digit Temps is a red-orange holographic polish.  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: What I love about this collection is that there was a different finish for each polish: glitter jelly, holo, creme and a shimmer.  The formulas on each were easy to work with and applied nicely  And of course I love that Ladybug Lacquer products are 5-free, so they don't contain any of the harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Wishes:  My wish originally was to get the collection and this post solved that problem!

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Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

October Candy Drop Duo Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations!

Today I have a the October polishes from Drip Drop Nail Paint (DDNP) and Candied Apple Polish (CAP) aka The Candy Drops!  This duo took on an science theme and also came with bat vinyls from Snail Vinyls and cuticle balm from Sun and Moon Nail Care.  This duo sold out quickly and I almost didn't get it.  There was a close few seconds of panic!

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Drip Drop Nail Paint's contribution to the duo, Mad Scientist.  Mad Scientist is a purple creme that contains blue micro flakies and silver holographic rainbow dust.  This applied so nicely and photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

The polish from Candied Apple Polish is called Professor Bubbles.  It is a white glitter crelly that contains purple, white and neon green circles, squares and hexes in a few sizes.  Professor Bubbles is such a cheerful polish.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

This duo also came with bat vinyls from Snail Vinyls, which I will use at another time.  It also came with cuticle balm from Sun and Moon Nail Care in the scent of apple cider.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves:  Drip Drop Nail Paint had me with the purple polish and the formula was perfection.  Professor Bubbles from Candied Apple Polish is so cheerful and you can't help but look at it and smile.

Wishes:  I do wish the vinyls were delivered earlier (or that the Post Office didn't have polishes disappear so that they could have been released before Halloween), bat vinyls (batman symbol) are difficult to use year round.  I also wish the cuticle balm scent was stronger, as it was a bit muted.

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

November Mani Of The Month Box Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I have the November Mani Of The Month box which features products from Heather's Hues, Dream Polish and Nails Redesigned.  Novembers's box had the theme of Thanks, Gracias, Merci and also had two guest contributors, Ever After Polish and Alter Ego Body Care Products.  Each box features a full size polish, a mini polish 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.  (Although this is the last month that Dream Polish will be a main contributor.  Dream Polish will still be around, but she has gotten so busy with her business she wants to place more focus on the expansion.)

This box came with brown feather vinyl decals, stripes and houndstooth designs and tan crystals all from Nails Redesigned, and Gem Stick base coat, Gem Glam top coat and Gem Glam Cuticle Oil in the scent of Grammy's Treats from Dream Polish.  The special guest contributors both included mini polishes.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Cuticula Scented Nail Tape Tutorial Water Marble

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I'm sharing another experience with Cuticula Scented Liquid Nail Tape.  Cuticula is a liquid latex base product that is utilized during nail art to save time on clean up as well as making clean up a LOT easier.  Kristin, owner of Cuticula, sent me her mini Fall Trio in the scents of Candy Corn, Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Pie.  They also come with adorable nail decals that go with the scent!  My first mani, I used it for a blood splatter look, the second mani I did a sponge tutorial.  Today I will be showing a water marble tutorial.

Cuticula Scented Nail Tape Tutorial

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I'm sharing another experience with Cuticula Scented Liquid Nail Tape.  Cuticula is a liquid latex base product that is utilized during nail art to save time on clean up as well as making clean up a LOT easier.  Kristin, owner of Cuticula, sent me her mini Fall Trio in the scents of Candy Corn, Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Pie.  They also come with adorable nail decals that go with the scent!  My first mani, I used it for a blood splatter look.  Today I will be showing a sponging technique with stencil decals.

October Mani Of The Month Box Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

Today I have the October Mani Of The Month box which features products from Heather's Hues, Dream Polish and Nails Redesigned.  October's box had the theme of Monster Mash and also had a guest contributor, Proper Polish.  Each box features a full size polish, a mini polish 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 black witch hats and heart bat decals, black bat stencils and decals, red drip vinyls and black rhinestone crystals all from Nails Redesigned, and Gem Stick base coat, Gem Glam top coat and Gem Glam Cuticle Balm in the scent of Zombie Food from Dream Polish.  The special guest contributor was Proper Polish with a full size polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Born Pretty Nail Vinyl Stencils Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I will be sharing some triangle vinyl stencils I received from Born Pretty Store, which is an online store that sells nail art supplies, tools, polish, decals, and even home goods and clothes!  Born Pretty carries affordable products and you can purchase in bulk as well.  Their stamping polishes are 3-free, so they don't contain 3 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in polish.

Now let's get to some manis!