Step-by-Step Nail Art Thursday - New Year's Fireworks Nail Manicure

Some Press Samples Featured*

Hello lovely readers! For  my last Step-by-Step Nail Art Thursday of 2016, I thought it would be great to share a simple DIY nail art design for the New Year's celebration.

Keep reading after the jump for all of the details!


Step-by-Step Nail Art Friday - Elegant Christmas 2016 Nail Art

Some Press Sample* and Gifted Polish** Featured

Hello lovely readers! In this special edition of step-by-step nail art, I featured all indie nail polish and art brands to achieve an elegant Christmas manicure.


Indie Swatch and Review - Partial Merry Grinchmas Winter 2016 Collection by Fair Maiden Polish

Nothing to Disclose

Hello lovely readers! Debuting in the blog is Fair Maiden Polish with two outstanding polishes from the Merry Grinchmas Winter 2016 collection. Keep reading after the jump for a closer look!


Mainstream Swatch and Review - Enchanted Collection by Zoya

Press Samples

Hello lovely readers! Zoya returns to the blog today with their beautiful Holiday 2016 collection Enchanted. Read more after the jump.

Enchanted Holiday 2016 nail polish collection by Zoya

Indie Swatch and Review - Holiday 2016 collection from Tonic Polish

Press sample

Hello lovely readers! Today I have swatches and review of the Holiday 2016 collection from artisanal indie polish maker Tonic Polish.

The collection is comprised of 6 multichrome holographic polishes. This post is picture heavy so let's jump right to it!

Holiday 2016 nail polish collection from Tonic Polish

Step-by-Step Nail Art Thursday - Fall Leaf Manicure

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Hello lovely readers! Happy Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving to my readers in the United States. Step-by-Step Nail Art Thursday is back with a Fall manicure.

Mainstream Swatch and Review - Guise and Ghouls Halloween Collection by SinfulColors

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Hello lovely readers! This year's SinfulColors Halloween collection featured 8 new polishes that ranged from glow-in-the-dark (GITD) glitters to sexy vampy shades. Keep reading after the jump for more pictures and details. 


Indie Swatch and Review - VIP Swag Bag from the Chicago 2016 Polish Convention

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Hello lovely readers! Some of you may already know that I attended the inaugural Polish Convention (PolishCon) that took place on September 17th at the Loyola Campus in Chicago, Illinois. I was one of the lucky ones who score a fabulous VIP Swag Bag and today I am reviewing the content for you.

Keep reading after the jump for all of the fabulous details!


Mainstream Swatch and Review - Urban Grunge Metallic Holos

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Hello lovely readers! Sorry I've been gone this past month but I am back with my review of the Urban Grunge Metallic Holos collection by Zoya.

Urban Grunge Metallic Holos nail polish collection by Zoya


Indie Swatch and Review - Fall 2016 Collection from Pretty & Polished

Press Samples

Hello lovely readers! Today I have 5 polishes from the upcoming Fall collection by Pretty & Polished. Keep reading after the jump for all of the details!


Mainstream Swatch and Review - Luxe Fragments collection by SinfulColors

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing the Luxe Fragment collection by SinfulColors

Indie Swatch and Review - Vulcan by Baroness X

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Hello lovely readers! Today I have swatches of Vulcan by indie polish maker Baroness X. Continue reading after the jump to learn all about this Facebook group exclusive polish. 


Indie Swatch and Review - Item BP-W26 from BornPrettyStore

Press Sample

Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing tribal nail art water decals from BornPrettyStore.

Indie Swatch and Review - Summer 2016 Collection by Octopus Party Nail Lacquer

Nothing to Disclose

Hello lovely readers! Indie nail polish maker Octopus Party Nail Lacquer (OPNL) returns to the blog with the 4-piece Summer 2016 collection. 


Indie Swatch and Review - F.U.N Lacquer Summer 2015 collection (partial)

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Hello lovely readers! Returning to my blog is Singaporean indie polish maker F.U.N Lacquer with 3 vibrant shades from the Summer 2015 collection.


Mainstream swatch and review - Swarovski TRENDS nail art crystals

Press Sample

Hello lovely readers. Today I am reviewing the TRENDS nail art crystals from Swarovski.

Indie Swatch and Review - Ride or Die by Vapid.

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Hello lovely readers!  Today I have swatches of Ride or Die by Vapid. This is polish available exclusively for a limited time to members of the Facebook group Vapicorns. Continue reading after the jump for my swatches and review of Ride or Die

Step-by-Step Nail Art Tuesday - Mermaid Scale Nails

Featured Product Purchased With Blogger's Discount**

Hello lovely reader! Today I am showing you how to achieve mermaid nails in this special Tuesday edition of Step-by-Step Nail Art.

Indie Swatch and Review - Item #10945 TJ008 3D Gold Nail Stickers from Born Pretty Store

Press Sample

Hello lovely readers!  Today on a blog a I am reviewing 3D floral gold nail stickers from BornPrettyStore.com.

Mainstream Swatch and Review - Zoya Seashell Collection

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Hello lovely readers! Today I have swatches and review of the Seashells collection by 5-free polish maker Zoya.

4 Simple Nail Art Looks for 4th of July 2016

Some Press Samples Featured**


Hello lovely readers! I am getting to celebrate the 4th of July weekend with family and friends. I have 4 quick and simple looks that will help anyone achieve patriotic nails for the occasion!

Indie Swatch and Review - Huckleberry Sparkle by Tonic Nail Polish

Prize Featured

Hello lovely readers! The 5-free indie polish line Tonic Nail Polish is debuting today.  I won Huckleberry Sparkle and I am featuring this beauty for you today!

Indie Swatch and Review - Item #9880 from Born Pretty Store

Press Sample**


Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing item #9880 from the Born Pretty Store

review substantial nail stud with rhinestones and opals item #9880 from Born Pretty Store

Indie Swatch and Review - Magic Mirror by DIFFERENT dimension

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing Magic Mirror by 3-free indie maker DIFFERENT dimension.


HBP Presents Neutrals & Neons Nail Art

Some Press Samples Featured**

Hello lovely readers! This month's Hobby Polish Bloggers Facebook group's Link-Up features a neutral and neon manicure. Keep reading after the jump to learn more!

HBP Presents Neutrals & Neons Nail Art

Indie Swatch and Review - Well Meaning But Ultimately Quite Awkward Pet Names by Pretty Serious Cosmetics

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Hello lovely readers! Debuting on the blog today is 3-free, Australian indie polish maker Pretty Serious Cosmetics. Keep reading after the jump for my review of the newest additions to the Well Meaning but Ultimately Quite Awkward  Pet Names (WMUQAPN) collection. 

Zoya Giveaway

Step-by-Step Nail Art Thursday - Living in Colour China Glaze Manicure

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Hello lovely readers!  Today I am bringing back Step-by-Step Nail Art Thursday featuring polishes from China Glaze


Mainstream Swatch and Review - Play Your Cards Right by SinfulColors

Nothing to Disclose

Hello lovely readers. Today I am reviewing the Play Your Cards Right collection by SinfulColors.

Indie Swatch and Review - Milky Way from Starrily

Nothing to disclose

Hello lovely readers! Returning to the blog today is 5-free indie polish maker Starrily with Milky Way

Mainstream Swatch and Review - New Orleans 2016 Collection by OPI

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Hello lovely readers! Today I'm reviewing 6 polishes from the New Orleans 2016 collection by OPI

Indie Swatch and Review - New Year 2016 Collection by F.U.N Lacquer (Partial)

Nothing to disclose


Hello lovely readers! The Singaporean, 5-free, indie polish brand F.U.N Lacquer is returning to my blog with this review of 3 polishes from the New Year 2016 collection.

Mainstream Swatch and Review - Sugar Crushin Collection by SinfulColors

Nothing to Disclose

Hello lovely readers! Today I have the Sugar Crushin Spring 2016 collection from SinfulColors.

Sugar Crushin nail polish collection by Sinful Colors

Indie Swatch and Review - ILNP Fall 2015 collection (Partial)

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Hello lovely readers! Today I have 5 beautiful polishes from the Fall 2015 collection by ILNP.
With 17 polishes, the Fall 2015 by ILNP is pretty large by most standards. It features a number of finishes and elements including: multichrome, ultra-metallic flakies, ultra-chrome flakies, and holographic particles.

This is my first time blogging about ILNP and you will be seeing much more about this 3-free, vegan, cruelty-free, boutique polish line. Keep reading after the jump for more on these polishes!

Trends - Pantone Spring 2016 Nail Polish Recommendations

Some press samples featured**


Hello lovely readers!  I hope you are all having a great start to the Spring season!  To kick things off, I am sharing the Pantone Spring 2016 color palette and my polish recommendations for each color. 

There are a total of 10 colors in the palette that range from bright primary colors to cool neutrals. I picked 3 to 5 polishes per color from mainstream and boutique brands that are easily accessible. Grab a comfortable seat and prepare for lots of pictures!

Nail Polish recommendations based on the Pantone Spring 2016 color palette

7 Days of St Patrick's - Day 7

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Hello lovely readers! Today I will be revealing my last pick for the Days of St Patrick's InLinkz bloggers' collaboration. Continue reading after the jump to find out which polish rounded up the week!



7 Days of St Patrick's - Day 6

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Hello lovely readers! Today I will be revealing my pick for Day 6 of the 7 Days of St Patrick's InLinkz bloggers' collaboration. Today's green polish is up right after the jump!


7 Days of St Patrick's - Day 5

Press sample featured**


Hello lovely readers! Today I will be revealing my pick for Day 5 of the 7 Days of St Patrick's InLinkz bloggers' collaboration. Continue reading after the jump to find out what polish I picked for today!

7 Days of St Patrick's - Day 4

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Hello lovely readers! Today I will be revealing my fourth green polish pick for Day 4 of the 7 Days of St Patrick's InLinkz bloggers' collaboration. Continue reading after the job to find out what polish I picked for today!

7 Days of St Patrick's - Day 3

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Hello lovely readers! Today I will be revealing my third pick for Day 3 of the 7 Days of St Patrick's InLinkz bloggers' collaboration. Continue reading after the job to find out what polish I picked for today!

7 Days of St Patrick's - Day 2

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Hello lovely readers! I joined some of my fellow bloggers to bring you a whole week of green polishes just in time for some wonderful St Patrick's Day manicures!  I started a day late so I will make up for it today by sharing 2 of my favorite green polishes from China Glaze. The reveal is right after the jump!


Indie Swatch and Review - My Favorite Sweater HDF by Native War Paint

Item Received as a Gift by a Friend        

Hello lovely readers! Today on the blog I have My Favorite Sweater HDF (Holo, Duochrome, Flakie) by indie polish maker Native War Paints.

Indie Swatch and Review - Winter 2015 Collection by Octopus Party Nail Lacquer (Partial)

Nothing to Disclose       

Hello lovely readers! Today on the blog I have part of the Winter 2015 collection by 5-free indie maker Octopus Party Nail Lacquer.

Indie Swatch and Review - New Year's 2016 Trio by Enchanted Polish

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Hello lovely readers! I have another first on the blog today with my review of the New Year’s 2016 Trio from Enchanted Polish.

Press Release : Zoya Spring 2016 Nail Polish Collection – Petals

A flourish of beautiful blooming nail color!

Introducing Petals, the latest color collection from Zoya Nail Polish just in time for Spring 2016.

Inspired by the gardens of spring, this fresh and vibrant collection invites you to revel in the beauty of the season!


Indie Swatch and Review - Doomfire by Baroness X

Nothing to Disclose       

Hello lovely readers! I am excited to introduce for the first time in my blog the 5-free, cruelty-free and vegan friendly indie polish maker Baroness X. Continue reading after the blog to find out all about group custom Doomfire (pictured below).

Doomfire box: Doomfire nail polish, matching earrings, unicorn ring, 
soap cones, and rainbow nail files (not pictured). 

Indie Swatch and Review - Winter 2015 Collection by M Polish

Nothing to Disclose       
 Hello lovely readers! The 5-free indie stamping nail polish company M Polish just celebrated its 1st anniversary and I am thrilled to introduce it to my blog for the first time by featuring the Winter 2015 collection.


Indie Swatch and Review - 2015 Valentine Collection by Different Dimension

Nothing to Disclose

Hi lovely readers! I hope everyone is having a lovely February! I am thrilled to be back from my short hiatus to feature another great collection from DIFFERENT dimension, the 2015 Valentine collection. And yes, you read that right! This collection is a year old but totally review-worthy so I hope you continue to read after the jump!


Step-by-step Nail Art Thursday - Stamped Damascus Nails

Hello lovely readers! Today I have a step-by-step tutorial for stamped Damascus nails. 

Press Release - Zoya's Low Saturation Neutral Look and Special Promo Gift

Press Release

GET THE LOOK…
ZOYA WHISPERS LOW SATURATION NEUTRAL!


PLUS, SPECIAL PROMO GIFT!!!
Buy Any 3 Whispers Colors,
Get the Low Saturation Manicure Kit FREE*! 

Now – 1/24/16 (11:59pm EST)USE Code: WHSP

Kit includes 0.25OZ Naked Base, 0.25OZ Pink Perfector, 0.25OZ Naked Gloss, 0.25OZ Fast Dry Drops, 1oz Remove Plus 0.25oz.
Not available for individual sale. $30 Retail Value.*Details on Zoya.com.


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