We’re finally here. Part 3 of this blogging EXTRAVAGANZA! I’ve been writing all day long, ignoring responsibilities like a DADGUM CHAMPION. Hubby tried to remind me there was a sink full of dishes, and I just laughed and laughed and laughed. Cuz clearly I AM BUSY and I only took a break one time to change the wallpaper in my fake bakery.
And if that’s not enough overachieve-y for you, there’s a strong possibility I’m blogging from the bathtub. I mean, the blog don’t write itself now does it? And the legs don’t shave themselves either. Booooo.
Before you continue, I highly recommend reading Parts 1 and 2 first. I’ve left links for you at the bottom of this post. I’d put them up top for you as well, but honestly, we’ve had enough effort on display over here to last us at least 37 years.
Soooo, doing my deed as the designated blogger for the July Polish Pickup cuz apparently someone out there likes this weird little world I live in. Okay, 9 more to go! Let’s get into it.
• SUPER DUPER PRESS SAMPLES •
As a reminder, the theme for July is Cocktails & Mocktails. As your Speling Bee Champion of 1987, REST ASSURED. It is quite possible to be booed on your 21st birthday for sipping a Jagermeister shot like a fancy lady. But despite all that, I am an extremely cool person.
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CHIRALITY POLISH: Blended Frost
DESCRIPTION: A medium blue holo base with subtle hints of green within the holo rainbow
COATS: Exceptional coverage in one. I did two for funsies, but some may be okay with just one.
This is my first go with Chirality Polish, and lemme just say I am beyond impressed. This polish is gorgeous! The green hints turns the color almost like a teal blue/green and for real, my brain has stopped holding my mouth closed. Someone’s getting unattractive! Hubby needs to look away, cuz there’s only so much sexy to go around while your tongue is lolling about outside your body.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $10
Linky loos:
Shop http://www.chiralitypolish.com
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/chiralitynailpolish
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/chiralitypolish
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BLUSH LACQUERS: Mojito Mondays
DESCRIPTION: A soft lime linear holographic base with golden shimmer and gold to lime green shifting holo glitters
COATS: Two very smooth, quick and easy ones. The applicator brush practically needs a luxury tax on it cuz OMG, it’s fabulous!
Listen, if you read my blog, you all know I swatch a lot of BLUSH. Victoria makes some of the most breaktaking, stunning and unique polishes I’ve ever seen. If you haven’t tried her stuff, you need to at least start with this one. It’s happiness in a bottle. With a Leonardo on top, for sure.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $12.75
Linky loos:
Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/blushlacquers
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/blushlacquers
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/blushbeauties
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PAHLISH: The Green Muse
DESCRIPTION: A super bright acid green foil
COATS: Two, amazingly smooth
You’re looking at four fingers of Green Apple Jolly Rancher goodness, and I swear I’d lick it if SOCIETY wasn’t so judgy. Cuz what is the point in life if you can’t lick a juicy green nail polish every once in a while? I ask you, WHAT IS THE POINT? Might taste slightly more poison-y, but we’ll never know for sure. Behaving normal is zero fun sometimes.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $11
Linky loos:
Shop http://pahlish.com
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pahlish
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pahlish
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ANONYMOUS LACQUER: Jamaican Me Smile
DESCRIPTION: A light pink/rose gold linear holographic with strong gold shimmer
COATS: Two, nice and smooth
Oh, now this! What a delicate and soothing shade. It’s just so lovely to look at, with that gold shimmer peeking through. This polish practically begs to hold a tiny cappucino; it’s dainty and so sweet. Or if you’re having little sandwiches later, you’re already halfway prepared. Tea with the Queen? BRING IT.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $12
Linky loos:
Shop http://anonymouslacquer.bigcartel.com
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/anonymouslacquer
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/anonymouslacquer
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CONTRARY POLISH: Sweet Poison
DESCRIPTION: A blue leaning green with aqua shimmer, sapphire microflakies and a light linear holo effect
COATS: Two, the most beautiful of your life!
Someone needs to wheel me over one of those old fashioned fainting couches, cuz I am legit DONE with being upright. There’s a noodle leg epidemic happening, and WE. ARE. IN IT. There’s drool buckets and smelling salts and general unattractiveness. Quick! lock the door, lest hubby walks in and divorces me.
In other words, I reallllllly love this polish. You will too. Good news: you’re buying it.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $11
Linky loos:
Shop http://contrarypolish.com
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/contrarypolish
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/contrarypolish
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FANCHROMATIC NAILS: Wildfire
DESCRIPTION: A neon yellow/green base with holographic gold and silver flakies, shimmer and microglitter with a smattering of larger holo silver and gold glitter. Glows in dark and under black light for those who have more exciting lives than me.
COATS: Three thin coats, and still only the tiniest bit of nail line peeks through.
Well, you had me at greeeen. I enjoyed this polish a lot. Neon is always so fun. The application of this one is very smooth and kind of addicting. I don’t even know why, as there’s not even any Starbucks in it. And Leonardo is no where to be seen. But I just loved putting it on my nails. It was almost a Polish Mountain-type scenario, except I gave up after three coats. I’m not very good at goals, let’s just say.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $10
Linky loos:
Shop http://fanchromaticnails.com
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/fanchromaticnails
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/fanchromaticnails
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ANCHOR & HEART LACQUER: Hello Jello Hangover
DESCRIPTION: A linear holographic base with gold shimmer, silver holo micro shreds and an assortment of fun glitters in matte, holo and iridescent finishes
COATS: Three thin coats on this one, although two might be okay for some.
A legit no joke carnival celebration! This polish is fun and festive and full of joy. Perfect for party nails. Or napping nails, you know, if you’re me. Cuz parties require going outside, and going outside requires pants, so at this point I’m just gonna have to pass. And society frowns on pants-less outdoor escapades, I’m almost certain.
Under the lamps:
Macros:
Price: $12
Linky loos:
Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/anchorheartlacquer
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/anchorheartlacquer
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/anchorheartlacquer
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LEESHA’S LACQUER: Tequila Sunrise
DESCRIPTION: A sunset orange to yellow thermal with a smattering of holo
COATS: Three, although two looked pretty good
Oh, thermals, my evil friend. Picture it: me, in the floor by the air vent, with my hand in a glass of ice water, having anxiety. And then trying to photograph it all before the thermal changed. Honestly, there were probably about 7,397 attempts before I finally found my groove. At that point, my reaction time between ice water, towel, and hands in the light box, was approximately NASCAR pit crew changing a set of tires plus trying to get a bee out of my car during lunch break divided by scrolling by a surprise photo of a snake coming out of a toilet on Facebook.
So here’s to at least 19 hours of my life. Here’s the warm to cool transition:
Just the warm state:
Now just the cold state:
Macros:
Price: $10
Linky loos:
Shop http://www.leeshaslacquer.com
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/leeshaslacquer
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/leeshaslacquer
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TOADARRIFIC VINYLS
There’s not just polish available at the Polish Pickup. Teanna has three nail arty things to offer this month, all cocktail related and stinkin adorable!
First are the stencils:
Clearly, I’m no expert, but at least an attempt was made. Worth half a horn toot at least.
Now here’s where the awesome photography skills kick in. Get ready!
Some cocktail decals:
These have a gorgeous iridescent finish on them, which I tried to capture in my photo. I mean, if your first thought was PROFESSIONAL, you are correct.
Price: $5 for both the stencils and decals, sold as a combo
And finally, a large decal for your Helmer:
Same iridescent finish. The transfer film is still on this decal, but would be removed when you actually use it, so the colors really pop out. Also, the sausage fingers are lurking. Ew.
Price: $3/each
Linky loos:
Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/kissingtoadlacquer
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/toadarrific_vinyls
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/toadarrificvinyls
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GUYS. We made it! This is the real true end; you read all the way to the bottom! Toots for you, my friend, for your perseverence or at least reading all this with just one of your eyes closed. And now you are properly armed with a shopping list and a hoard all the polish kind of game plan. Y’all ready to spend some money? Cuz it’s bye bye checkbook in 3 … 2 … 1 …
Shop opens Friday, July 7 at 11am EST and will stay open until Monday, July 10 at 1159pm EST. If you’re not setting like 17 alarms, I am var var concerned about your brain. Click here for shopping! And in case you didn’t read the other parts to the most ginormous blog post in all the land, here’s more things to click on:
There are a few makers that will be selling polish that I did not get to feature. Be sure to be on the lookout for what Lilypad Lacquer, Darling Diva Polish and Supernatural Lacquer has to offer as well. I’ve seen sneak peeks, and basically you’re gonna want them too.
Lastly, let me just say THANK YOU to Sarah and Adrienne, the Polish Pickup creators (and founders of Fair Maiden Polish) for having me blog this most prestigious opportunity. It has been beyond fun, and I’m grateful to have been chosen to share my love for nail polish and my weird little blog with so many people. And to the makers who sent me their polishes to swatch, well how very BAD ASS are you? I hope I’ve done them justice and that you sell a trillion bottles because of it.
Til next time …
Later, loves!
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Snacks On Rotation 