Moonflower Polish La Isla del Encanto Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello readers! Today I am reviewing La Isla del Encanto, Moonflower Polish's offering for Polish Pick Up (PPU) Dec 2018.


Autumn Pumpkins Nail Design

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Hello readers! Today the US celebrates Thanksgiving and I am marking the holiday with autumn pumpkins nail design!

Autumn fall pumpkin free-hand nail art featuring autumnal colors, pumpkins, and plaid

Soothing Soul Nail Lacquer Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello readers!  Today on the blog I am reviewing polishes from 7-free indie polish maker Soothing Soul Nail Lacquer.

Hello Kitty Collection from Indie Polish by Patty Lopes (Partial) Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello readers! Today I have two polishes from the Hello Kitty collection by Brazilian indie polish maker Indie Polish by Patty Lopes.

Zoya Element Fall 2018 Collection (Part II) - Swatch and Review

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Hello readers! Today I have Part II of the Zoya Element collection for Fall 2018.

Zoya Element Fall 2018 Collection (Part I) - Swatch and Review

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Hello readers! Today I have Part I of the Zoya Element collection for Fall 2018.

nail polish swatch and review of the Zoya Element collection for Fall 2018

Indie by Patty Lopes Women of the World Collection Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello readers! Today I have two polishes from the Women of the World collection by Brazilian indie polish maker Indie by Patty Lopes.

Indie Swatch and Review - Indie Pick Up Oct 2018 (Villains)

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Hello readers! Today I am reviewing 40 items for the upcoming Villains-theme Indie Pick Up (IPU).


Moonflower Polish Gemstones Collection (Part I) Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello readers! Today I will be reviewing Part 1 of the Gemstones collection from Moonflower Polish.


Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Overnight Treatment Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing the Vitamin C Ester Brightening Overnight Treatment that I received from Influenster and Perricone MD.

 Vitamin C Ester Brightening Overnight Treatment facial and neck night cream by Perricone MD provided by Influenster

LUSH Brazened Honey Facial Mask Review

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I recently visited LUSH and grabbed a few cruelty-free facial masks, including Brazened Honey.

Keep reading after the jump for my full review!

Review of the cruelty-free, clay-based, ginger and honey Brazened Honey facial mask from LUSH

Summer Beach Nail Design

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Hello lovely readers. Step-by-step Nail Art Thursday is back with a hand painted summer beach nail design.

step-by-step Hand painted Summer Beach Nail Design with ocean, starfish, and sand dollar

Moonflower Polish Don't Read the Latin! Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing Don't Read the Latin! by indie polish maker Moonflower Polish.


Zoya Brites Collection Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing the Zoya Brite collection.


Zoya Sunshine Summer 2018 Collection (Part II) Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I will be sharing six more shades from the Zoya Sunshine collection for Summer 2018.

Moonflower Polish Enchanted Rose Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am sharing my swatch and review of Enchanted Rose from indie polish maker Moonflower Polish.


Lifestyle - Paperless Post Online Cards

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing the online 'paper' cards and invitations from Paperless Post.

Stamped Mermaid Summer Nail Design

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Hello lovely reader! Today I’m sharing a subtle mermaid manicure that is perfect for summer.

Stamped Mermaid Summer Nail Design using pink and holo nail polish

Zoya Sunshine Summer 2018 Collection (Part I) Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I will be sharing six shades from the new Zoya Sunshine collection for Summer 2018.


Australian Gold Tinted Botanical Facial Mineral Sunscreen Review

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Hello lovely readers. Today I am reviewing the new Tinted Botanical Facial Mineral Sunscreen from Australian Gold.

Skincare review of the eco-friendly, cruelty-free, drug store Tinted Mineral-based Botanical Facial Sunscreen from Australian Goldustralian Gold

Lady Liberty's Torch 4th of July Nail Design

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am sharing a different take on patriotic nails for  Independence Day 2018.

Lady Liberty's Torch Independence Day Patriotic Nail Art Design for the 4th of July

#Instanail RoundUp - June 2018

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Hello lovely readers! Often I only post nail art on my Instagram account (Lacquerexpression) due to time constraints (blogging takes me a lot longer!).

So in order to feature all of my nail art in my blog, I have decided to end-of-the-month post with photos and descriptions of my IG-only posts.

Check out this month's nail art after the jump!


Zoya Bridal Bliss Collection (Part II) Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers. Today I have the remaining six shades from the Zoya Bridal Bliss collection, as well as some bridal nail art.

Zoya Bridal Bliss Collection (Part I) Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! June has been traditionally associated with weddings, making it the perfect time for showing you the Bridal Bliss collection from Zoya.

Swatches and review of the nail polish collection Bridal Bliss from Zoya

Jesse's Girl Cosmetics Glow Stixs Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing the Glow Stixs lip glosses from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.


Moonflower Polish Neon Summer 2018 Collection Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers. Today I’m reviewing the Summer 2018 Neons collection from 5-free indie polish maker Moonflower Polish.



Zoya Thrive Spring 2018 Collection Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers!  Today I am reviewing the Thrive Spring 2018 collection from Zoya. Continue reading after the jump for all of the details!


Born Pretty Store Tender Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing Tender, a Polish from the new Flowers in Sunshine nail polish series by Born Pretty Store (BPS).

Nail polish swatch and review of holographic shimmery polish Tender by Born Pretty Store


Moonflower Polish Succulent Bloom Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing a limited edition polish from 5-free indie polish maker Moonflower Polish for the Holo-maniacs Facebook Group. Continue reading after the jump for all details on Succulent Bloom.


Moonflower Polish Hope of the Brave Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers. Today I am reviewing Hope of the Brave, Moonflower Polish's offering for Polish Pick Up (PPU) June 2018.


UR Sugar Chameleon Gel Polish Swatch and Review (Born Pretty Store Item #40596-12)

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Hello lovely readers!  Today I am reviewing an UR Sugar chameleon gel polish from the Born Pretty Store (item #40596-12).


Hand Painted White Floral Nail Design for Summer

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Hello lovely readers! Step-by-step Nail Art Thursday is back with a hand painted white floral nail design for summer.

Keep reading after the jump for all of the details.

Hand painted white floral summer nail design with peach and chartreuse nail polish

Moonflower Polish I Just Can't Wait Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am sharing my swatches and review of I Just Can't Wait by 5-free indie maker Moonflower Polish.


Stamping swatch of Moonflower Polish I Just Can't Wait for Polish Pick Up May 2018 PPU

Jesse's Girl Cosmetics Lipsticks Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today on the I have 12 lipsticks from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics.

Swatch and Review of Jesse's Girl Cosmetics Lipsticks

Moonflower Polisg Sweet Dreams Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am reviewing Sweet Dreams by 5-free indie polish maker Moonflower Polish. Continue reading after the jump to find out how you can make this very special polish yours!

Nail polish swatch of Sweet Dreams, a Fantasmic Flakies Facebook Group custom by 5-free indie maker Moonflower Polish

Moonflower Polish Sunset Indie Swatch and Review

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Hello lovely readers!  Today on the blog I am featuring Sunset by 5-free indie maker Moonflower Polish.




Indie Swatch and Review - Spring 2018 Iridescent Holos from Moonflower Polish

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Hello lovely readers. Today on the blog I have the new Iridescent Holos collection from 5-free indie polish Moonflower Polish!


Valentine Galaxy Nail Art Design

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Hello lovely readers! Today I am sharing some Valentine’s Day-inspired galaxy nail art.

Born Pretty Store Chameleon Flakies Swatch and Review (Item #40879)


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Hello lovely readers!  Today on the blog I am reviewing chameleon neon powder mirror flakies (item #40879) from Born Pretty Store (BPS).


At Home Winter Hand and Cuticle Care

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Hello lovely readers!  My neck of the woods is currently experiencing an extra snowy winter and today I am sharing my routine for conditioning my hands.

oil soaks and sugar scrubs for beautiful hands and cuticles at home

Born Pretty Store Peacock Holographic Chameleon Nail Powder Swatch and Review (Item #40863)

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Hello lovely readers!  Today I am reviewing the Peacock Holographic Nail Powder (item #40863) from Chinese vendor Born Pretty Store (BPS).

Swatch of Born Pretty Store peacock holographic nail powder item #40683 over black nail polish

Yes To Coconut 2-Step Lip Kit Review

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Hello lovely readers!  Today on the blog I have the 2-Step Lip Kit from Yest To Coconut.

Review of the Hydrate and Restore 2-Step Lip Kit from Yes To Coconut

Mainstream Swatch and Review - Zoya Kisses Collection

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Hello lovely reader. Today on the blog I have the new Kisses collection from Zoya.

Swatch and Review of Zoya Vickie, Libby, and Princess from the Zoya Kisses Collection

Manic Beauty Monday - SinfulColors Shady Babe Cream Eye Shadows

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Hello lovely readers! Today on the blog I have the SinfulColors Shady Babe duo cream eye shadows.

Swatch and review of the new SinfulColors Sinful Colors Shady Babe Duo Eye Shadows Creams from the Trend Preview Collection in collaboration with Vanessa Hudgens