Wildflower Lacquer Classics Collection and Slug Bug 2.0 Swatches and Review

Wildflower Lacquer has a pre-order open through noon CDT April 22. This month features the new release of the Classics Collection, inspired by female stars, and Slug Bug 2.0, a re-release of a small batch polish that is back due to huge popular demand. Each polish is priced at $13 individually and $87.50 for the entire Classics Collection. Let's check them out!

*sent by the maker for review*

Essie Winter 2018 Collection Swatches and Review

Essie's Winter 2018 Collection released late last year and is still pretty widely available. I am all for winter shades year round and this collection has some gorgeous ones. The inspiration behind it is the Northern Lights and the Arctic. Let's check them out!

*sent by PR for photography and review*

China Glaze OMG Flashback Collection Swatches and Review

One of my favorite collections of the year, and one that is legendary among long-time polish collections, is the China Glaze OMG Flashback Collection. This is a re-release of half of the original 2008 OMG Collection, which featured twelve ultra linear holo chromes with a super-fine grade of shimmer that produced a smooth rainbow effect. China Glaze got the re-release perfect, and it is virtually identical to the originals in look and better and more opaque in formula. Adding to the vintage fun, since the collection was originally named for text-speak, it is quaint to see which terms have stuck around and which seem delightfully fossilized in the 2000s!

*sent by the maker for photography and review*

Sally Hansen Holiday Collection Swatches and Review

Hope you guys are having a fun time preparing for the holidays! I am about to hit the road to visit family but wanted to get up a post first about the Sally Hansen Holiday Collection. This includes two mini sets of polish and two options for scented versions of their classic Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil. These would make great last minute Christmas or New Year gifts!

*sent by PR for photography and review*

Girly Bits Cosmetics Ultra Holochrome Fine Powder Swatches and Review

One of the most popular and stunning effects you can achieve with nail powders is the ultra-linear holographic look. Girly Bits Cosmetics has just released a new Ultra Holochrome Fine Powder that is the most smoothly linear holo look possible. Let's have a look!

*powders sent for photography and review, all gel, nail polish, and top coats purchased by me*

Girly Bits Cosmetics Mirror Chrome Effect Powder Swatches and Review

I'm continuing my series of reviews of Girly Bits Cosmetics nail powders with the Mirror Chrome Effect Powder! This will yield a silver, metallic effect and can be used with both gel and regular nail polish! 

*powders sent for photography and review, all gel, nail polish, and top coats purchased by me*

Girly Bits Cosmetics SFX Multi-Chrome Powders Swatches and Review

I'm back with more effect powders from Girly Bits Cosmetics! Last time I showed you the SFX Duo-Chrome Powders, and now I have the SFX Multi-Chrome Powders. These have a much stronger shift and pigmented base colors. Let's have a look now...
*powders sent for photography and review, all gel, nail polish, and top coats purchased by me*

Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Fall 2014: Phantom

Phantom is an amazing gunmetal/chrome holo polish from Octopus Party Nail Lacquer's Fall 2014 Collection. This one arose out of a discussion Dave an I had about using chrome pigments to make super-vibrant holos. I think it worked pretty well! I am wearing it here with four coats because it is luscious, but you only really need two. The pigment he used also has little silver flecks in it, which I like. This polish will be available from Dave's etsy shop on September 26, along with seven other colors, so stay tuned!

*sent by the maker for photography and review*

 

This collection is releasing on September 26 and will contain eight polishes. The holos, like this one, will sell for $13 for a full-size bottle and $5 for a mini. 

*sent by the maker for photography and review*

OPNL is made by Dave in Connecticut.  The hard-partying octopus is his avatar.

Check out his store at: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OctopusPartyNL

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/OctopusPartyNL

Instagram: http://instagram.com/octopuspartynaillacquer