Firecracker Lacquer Fantastical Beasts Collection- Press SampleThree more beasts await your identification. Are you up for the challenge? If you missed part one you can find it here.Ain't Nothin' But TroubleFormula: Nice consistencyFinish: Royal blue jelly with holographic glitter and aqua shimmerCoverage: 3 coatsNotes: Ain't Nothin' But Trouble was inspired by pixies. Please take a moment and look at that circle glitter! I am...
Firecracker Lacquer Fantastical Beasts Collection- Press SampleI am so freaking excited to share this collection with you guys! Firecracker Lacquer has been talking about her Fantastical Beasts collection for ages now. I knew it was coming, but I had no idea how wonderful it would be.The Fantastical Beasts collection was inspired by the magical creatures in the world of Harry Potter. If you...
The best friends are the enabling kind. You know the ones who send out swatches of polish and tell you something is on sale. Thanks to Nichole of Bedlam Beauty I was able to score this crazy neon on a buy one, get one sale at Hot Topic.Formula: Nice consistency. Finish: Neon pink creme with blue glitterCoverage: 2 coatsNotes: The first coat is a little...
I'm just a tiny bit obsessed with succulents. If you follow me on Instagram that should come as no surprise. I asked my dear friend Kendahl of Firecracker Lacquer if she could come up with a polish inspired by one of my favorite succulents the graptopetalum paraguayense. Mine look a little more blue than the ones found in a Google image search.Formula: Nice...
I have another #HumpDayHare for you guys! My Hare addiction is running strong thanks to Shelby of Shelby Lou Nails. Today I have Elysian Fields topped with studs from Firecracker Lacquer.Formula: A bit on the thick side. I will thin it out before the next use.Finish: Gloss with shimmerCoverage: 2 coatsNotes: This was significantly thicker than I was expecting. It wasn't unmanageable, but...
July 31, 2015 -- Firecracker Lacquer will launch their latest collection, Fantastical Beasts, based off of various magical and marvelous creatures in the wizarding world. No need for a book to tell you where to find these breathtaking beasts. The collection will be available Friday July 31st at 6pm MST (happee birthdae Harry!), at www.firecrackerlacquer.com. There will be seven polishes in the collection...
Despite being a popular polish trend, I had never attempted a galaxy mani before today. When Shelby (Shelby Lou Nails) came to me with the idea I was all for it. After studying a few examples I decided to "wing it" and see what happened.Products used:Firecracker Lacquer- Your Mom Thought I Was Big Enough Deborah Lippmann- Video Killed the Radio Star Sinful Colors- Black on...
Bohemian Polish Washed Out 2.0- Press SampleIn my previous swatches I mentioned that the Bohemian Polish Washed Out 2.0 collection was made to water marble. I really want to take a moment to emphasize how easy it was to water marble with this collection. In the past, I avoided the water marble technique because it was frustrating and messy. The messy part could...
As of right now it's after noon, and I'm drinking room temp coffee trying to figure out what to say about this color. My first thought is that room temp coffee leaves a lot to be desired.Phoenix Feathers is one of those colors that absolutely needs to be photographed in different lighting in order to get a feel for the polish. It shifts...
By now you know what happens when I have a massive amount of untrieds in my stash. With the stakes set high, I knew I needed to use at least two untrieds in one go. I was able to create a super easy mani using only Deborah Lippmann colors. All four of the colors were previously untried making this a home run (yay...
Sometimes I don't quite have the words to express my love for a certain polish or brand. This is one of those times. Zoya never fails to amaze me. The formulas are spot on, and the colors are just lovely.While working through my untrieds, I found that Muse and Remy looked nice together. As you know, I'm all about working through my untrieds,...
Pretty Woman Nail Medic- Press SampleThe Pretty Woman Nail Medic system is unlike any other nail care line currently available. The system uses a three step approach to nail care that can be customized to any need. The three phase system works as follows: cleanse, moisturize, and repair.While you shouldn't buy these just for how they smell, I would like to note that...
Bohemian Polish Washed Out 2.0- Press SampleIf you missed part one of the Washed Out 2.0 swatches you can find them here.Birdie HopFormula: Nice consistency. A bit thinner than similar polishes.Finish:Coverage: 4 coatsNotes: This can be worn alone or used in a watermarble.TerrapinFormula: Nice consistency. A bit thinner than similar polishes.Finish:Coverage: 4 coatsNotes: This can be worn alone or used in a watermarble.OctopusFormula: Nice consistency. A bit thinner...
