The Polished Hippy's 2016 Favorites Part 2

I'm back with the second episode of my 2016 Favorites! If you missed it, Part 1 is here. This is my yearly compendium of favorite polishes featured on the blog. This is *mostly* in alphabetical order, but there were a few in this post I put in the wrong folder that should have been in the first post. Whoops and sorry! As before, you can click on the title of the polish to see the original review. Let's have a look...

*some polishes sent by the maker and others purchased*

Literary Lacquers Visions of Sugarplums Gift with Purchase Swatches and Review

Literary Lacquers is running a special end-of-year sale PLUS a gorgeous gift with purchase. If you needed any excuse to place an order, let me help you with that! The discount code is HOLIDAY2016 and provides 20% off. Now let's look at the gift with purchase that will be available until January 2. 

*sent by the maker for photography and review*

The Polished Hippy's 2016 Favorites Part 1

It's that time of year again! It's always a fun, but challenging, endeavor to pick my yearly favorites of polishes featured on the blog. As usual, there were so many awesome things and it was hard to chose. Nevertheless, I managed and am excited to present three posts of my 2016 featured polish favorites. These will be presented in alphabetical order - click on the title of the polish to read the original post if you like. Let's get started!

*variou polishes sent by the maker for review and purchased*

Celestial Cosmetics SantaMental Collection Swatches and Review Part 2

I'm back with the second half of Celestial Cosmetics' SantaMental Collection. If you missed it, Part 1 is here. This half contains a couple of glitters and a holo shimmer that all are suitable for year-round wear.

*sent by the maker for photography and review*

Celestial Cosmetics SantaMental Collection Swatches and Review Part 1

Celestial Cosmetics released the SantaMental Collection this year and even though the names are Christmas-themed, the polishes are year-round staples in a variety of sparkly finishes. Let's have a look at Part 1 of the collection, with more to come tomorrow!

*sent by the maker for photography and review and purchased*

Celestial Cosmetics Monthly LE Polishes Swatches and Review

Celestial Cosmetics released three monthly polishes plus a bonus Christmas polish in the series and I have them to share with you today! Check out the lovely shades after the break...

*sent by the maker for photography and review and purchased*

Lou It Yourself and Native War Paints Go Rogue Duos Swatches and Review

Lou It Yourself and Native War Paints have teamed up to pay tribute to the new Star Wars movie with the Go Rogue Duos, divided by Light Side and Dark Side. Each is richly complex, just like the aspects of the story they represent - let's have a closer look...

*sent by the makers for photography and review*

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Swatches and Review

I'm excited to share a line from Sally Hansen that launched this summer - Color Therapy. These polishes are designed to be long-wearing and to also treat nails with argan oil. I have to say I am pretty excited when I see new products offered by Sally Hansen - I've been using their polishes for over 30 years and my collection fills more than a whole Ikea Helmer storage unit! They are definitely a go-to for me when it comes to interesting mainstream shades with high quality at affordable prices. Let's have a look.
*sent by PR for photography and review*

Ever After Polish Awkward Family Photos: Holiday Edition Swatches and Review

Everyone knows the holiday season can come with a little discomfort. When "togetherness" goes awry, we get a secondary aspect of the season: AWKWARD. What is more awkward than the grand tradition of the family photo? Why not celebrate it with nail polish, amirite? Check out Ever After Polish's Awkward Family Photos: Holiday Edition after the break...

*sent by the maker for photography and review*