*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Supermoon Lacquer The Chosen Collection Swatches and Review Part 1
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Friday, October 28, 2016
Polish 'M Fall 2016 Collection Swatches and Review Part 2
I'm back with the second half of Polish 'M's Fall 2016 Collection! If you missed it, check out Part 1 here. This collection is notable for its wonderfully complex mix of elements, including glitter, shimmer, flakes, duochrome, and holo. Let's have a look!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Polish 'M Fall 2016 Collection Swatches and Review Part 1
Polish 'M has released a lovely and complex Fall 2016 Collection and I have half of them to show you today! These have so much depth and detail to them so be sure to have a close look at the macros to see all of what is going on. Let's get going!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Literary Lacquers Nailed Collection Swatches and Review Part 2
Yesterday, I shared the three base shades from Literary Lacquers' Nailed Collection and now it's time for the topper/glitter polishes from the collection. Amy created this collection in collaboration with Opal Carew, whose romance novel of the same name also released recently. Let's have a look!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Literary Lacquers Nailed Collection Swatches and Review Part 1
Last month Literary Lacquers released the Nailed Collection, which was created in collaboration with Opal Carew, whose romance novel of the same name also released recently. It is comprised of three base shades and three toppers. I bought the collection last month and have enjoyed getting to play with them recently. Today I will feature the base, shimmer shades and tomorrow the toppers.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Polish 'M Brandy Dazzle Duo Swatches and Review
Polish 'M's Brandy Dazzle Duo was an amazing collaboration between Michelle and Right On the Nail, who has commissioned a series of polishes (Nibs & Nails) based on inks her husband has also reviewed on his ink blog, Inkdependence! The inspiration was Diamine's Brandy Dazzle, a sparkling ink that veers between orange and red with gold sparkles. Let's have a look!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Celestial Cosmetics The Curse of Miss Ives Collection Swatches and Review
Celestial Cosmetics The Curse of Miss Ives Collection is a trio inspired by Penny Dreadful. These three classic shades are all available now! Let's check them out.
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Bubble, Bubble I'm in Trouble Collection and Depression Awareness Polish Swatches and Review
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer just released a new collection, Bubble, Bubble I'm in Trouble, and is starting the Depression Awareness Fundraiser auction with a special release. Let's have a look at the four polishes that came out this month!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Friday, October 21, 2016
Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum Review
My latest skincare testing regimen has included Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum. I have been thrilled with the Valentia products I have tried so far, and this product nicely complements previous treatments from the brand. Valentia offers two retinol treatments, the Serum and a Cream for drier skin. Let's have a look!
*sent by PR for review*
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Celestial Cosmetics Halloween Story LE Collection Swatches and Review
Halloween is right around the corner, but you still have time to pick up the fabulous Halloween Story LE Collection from Celestial Cosmetics. This trio features three spooky shades with unique finishes. Let's go!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Former Box Polish Releases Swatches and Review
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer has re-released a couple of amazing polishes that were formerly part of boxes, now available on their own. If you missed them the first time around, now is the perfect time to pick them up.
*purchased and sent by the maker for photography and review*
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Fan Favorites 2016 Collection Swatches and Review Part 2
I'm back with five more shades from the Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Fan Favorites 2016 Collection! These are comprised of re-released and some reformulated polishes from previous collections and newly created - let's go!
*purchased and sent by the maker for photography and review*
Monday, October 17, 2016
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer Fan Favorites 2016 Collection Swatches and Review Part 1
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer has re-released some polishes from previous collections as part of the Fan Favorites 2016 Collection. Some are completely the same as the originals and others are slightly reformulated. I have four of them to show you today - let's get started!
*bottles purchased and sent by the maker for photography and review*
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Highlight Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches and Review
Matte liquid lipsticks are all the rage lately and I have a new one to show you! This is Highlight Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick in the shade Ruby Royalty. This product has a shimmer/metallic finish and is designed for long wear. Let's have a closer look!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Grace-full Nail Polish Sands Tasmania Charity Polishes for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Swatches and Review
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, and I have two beautiful shimmer polishes from Grace-full Nail Polish that benefit Sands Tasmania, a self-support group for parents that have experience the death of a baby. While I have never been pregnant myself, many of my family members have had the experience of pregnancy and infant loss. My mother and I are both only children due to the seven miscarriages my mom had and the still birth of her brother. My father and grandfather both had baby brothers who died when they were young. There is much more recognition and support of the confusion and grief that parents and siblings experience now than there once was - formerly it was only acceptable in western society to express grief through rituals and art. As a musician, one of the most moving pieces I ever experienced was Mahler's Kindertotenlieder, orchestral tone poems set to the poems of Friedrich Rueckert, who had devastatingly lost two of his children. The one that really struck me was Nun will die Sonn' so hell Aufgeh'n:
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- Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'n
- als sei kein Unglück die Nacht gescheh'n.
- Das Unglück geschah nur mir allein.
- Die Sonne, sie scheinet allgemein.
- Du mußt nicht die Nacht in dir verschränken
- mußt sie ins ew'ge Licht versenken.
- Ein Lämplein verlosch in meinem Zelt,
- Heil sei dem Freudenlicht der Welt.
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- Now the sun wants to rise as brightly
- as if nothing terrible had happened during the night.
- The misfortune had happened only to me,
- but the sun shines equally on everyone.
- You must not enfold the night in you.
- You must sink it in eternal light.
- A little star went out in my tent!
- Greetings to the joyful light of the world.
I see this as the exact message that organizations like Sands Tasmania want to help grieving parents understand - that it is okay to feel angry that the sun still rises, that life goes on, but you are indeed not alone. That the darkness of grief can transfigure itself into the joy of love, memory, and life.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month - Wave of Polish Auctions Press Release
Press
Release 2016
October is International Pregnancy and
Infant Loss Awareness Month. Sadly, still today one in four pregnancies end in
loss, leaving behind devastated families. According to the Stillbirth
Foundation Australia there are six stillborn babies born every day in
Australia, a statistic that has not changed
in decades.
Throughout the month of October, the Wave
of Polish campaign runs two main events to promote awareness and support for
pregnancy and infant loss, as well as to raise funds to support the charities
supporting bereaved parents.
In the first event you are encouraged to
paint your nails pink and blue to show your support. You will also help raise awareness of
pregnancy and Infant loss. We are in our 4th year and have found
many people encouraged to share their story, some for the first time, just
through the simple act of sharing our nails Please don't forget to Post your manis on
social media using the hashtag #waveofpolish and follow the IG @waveofpolish. October
15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day, this is the best day to show
your support. If there is only one day you can paint your nails this month,
please chose this date. To honour the little ones taken too young on the 15th
of October at 7pm wherever you live please join in and stop a moment with us
and light a candle. As the clock, strikes seven in different parts of the world
a wave of light will wash over the world for those precious angels who we no
longer share this earth with. We also want this to be a day across the nail
community that shows parents we care, we remember, we are here to support you
by sharing your nails.
The second event is a large auction of one
of a kind polishes made especially for Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness and
not commercially available. We have many extremely talented makers from around
the world that have created this polishes. The Wave of Polish auctions start on
the 8th of October and finishes on the awareness day 15th the same time you
light your candle, 7pm. Gorgeous hand blended nail polish me are on offer as the auction ships
internationally to anyone in the world who registers. All the proceeds go to
help the parents and families grieving the loss of their child by going to
SANDS Australia and MISS foundation in United States. Details on how to vote
and the gorgeous polishes offered are on our blog site http://www.waveofpolish.blogspot.com
or at our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/waveofpolish/
Bid at: https://www.myminiauction.com/waveofpolish
Bid at: https://www.myminiauction.com/waveofpolish
There
are some scars that can’t be seen by the eye
Some wounds that will never heal
Some hurts that time will never mend
And broken hearts with pieces missing that will never
be whole again.
Contact: Theresa
Carter tacmac@westnet.com.au
PowerPuff Girls Collaboration Swatches and Review
Are you a PowerPuff fan? Then you may very well need the new PowerPuff Girls Collaboration between Anonymous Lacquer, Dream Polish, Ever After Polish, Firecracker Lacquer, Lou It Yourself, and Ribbits Stickits! This set of five polishes plus nail art extras, skin care, and nail decals is available now in the Lou It Yourself shop for $47.50 plus shipping! Let's have a closer look!
*sent by the makers for photography and review*
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Northern Star Polish You Matter Charity Auction Polish for I Need A Lighthouse Swatches and Review
It is almost time for the annual charity auction organized by Julie of Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer for I Need A Lighthouse, an organization supporting mental health awareness for children. Northern Star Polish has donated an amazing, soft pink polish with sparkly shimmer called You Matter. Let's have a look!
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Awesome Sauce Indie Box Lisa Frank Swatches and Review
This month, the Awesome Sauce Indie Box pays tribute to the bright, 80s stylings of Lisa Frank that many of us grew up with! The set contains four polishes, a rainbow nail file, cuticle balm, neon star glitter and water slide decals. Let's have a look!
*sent by the makers for photography and review*
Friday, October 7, 2016
Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer Review
I have been testing the Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer recently, and it has quickly risen to the top of my skin care favorites! This gentle, light product has made a noticeable difference in my skin in just a short period of time. If you have hyperpigmentation prone skin that needs a lift and brighten, this may just be the product for you. Let's have a closer look!
*sent by PR for review*
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Celestial Cosmetics Limited Edition September Polish Swatches and Review
Celestial Cosmetics' September Limited Edition Polish is inspired by the Morning Glory. This bright pink flake polish has a wonderful, quick-drying formula and is available now. Let's have a closer look.
*sent by the maker for photography and review*
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Lou It Yourself Halloween Trick or Treat Trio Swatches and Review
Lou It Yourself has just launched the Halloween Trick or Treat Trio, with two shimmers and a flake topper that can also be worn by itself. They are available in the shop now! I picked up my set via the preview at Polish Con but now everyone can get them. Let's have a look.
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