Laquerlicious - Grape Soda

 

 

Hello Everyone!! Happy New Year!!!!!!!  Sorry I didn't post yesterday!  I spent the day relaxing with Mr. CC!  I am going to miss these shortened work weeks ;-)  Hopefully you guys all enjoyed the time as well!!

 

Today I have a gorgeous Laquerlicious called Grape Soda!

 

 

Unfortunately, Grape Soda is out of stock.  However, you can find many other gorgeous shades at  Laquerlicious - Etsy for $8.50 along with a few Fall and Holiday colors are for sale for $6.50! You can also shop at Laquerlicious - Big Cartel for pretties!

 

 

 

For this mani, I used a base of Steady As She Rose with an accent of Planks A Lot by OPI.  Both are two coats each.  I then applied Grape Soda and topped with Seche Vite.

 

 

You can stay up to date about Laquerlicious by following Michelle on Twitter - @NailChickMich or on Instagram as @CreativeNailChick. You can now find Michelle on Facebook!!!  Make sure to check her out ;-)  She always posts the sale items, so that's how I was able to snag a couple at a great price too!

 

 

Grape Soda applied perfectly and I love the shimmer through it!  The different shades of purple make this a gorgeous top coat for layering over your favorite purple!!  I love how these two looked with it, but I know many other colors would look just as fantastic!

 

 

I love the way the bottle looks in the pic below!! So pretty!

  

 

I love layering!  I forget how much I like these colors, but with the glitter added, they look so good!  Steady As She Rose was one I almost passed by, but I'm so glad I didn't!

 

 

 

Here are a couple close ups!! 

 

 

 

 

Hope you all are able to start the year off right!!  Have a great day!!

Much Love,
Crystal

*This polish was sent to me for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*

Laquerlicious - Tart Taffy

 

 

Hello Everyone!!  I cannot believe we'll be in 2013 tomorrow!  I figured today should be a party-like glitter for those that need a little inspiration for their New Year's Eve manis!  I am going to show you Laquerlicious Tart Taffy today!  You can see the other New Year's Eve collection polishes by Laquerlicious - HERE!

 

 

 

I used Cult Nails Manipulative (2 coats) and Nevermore (1 coat) for my base.  I then applied 1 coat of Tart Taffy and topped with Seche Vite!

 

 

 

This is available at Laquerlicious - Etsy - Tart Taffy for $8.50. A few Fall and Holiday colors are for sale for $6.50! You can also shop at Laquerlicious - Big Cartel for other pretties, but Etsy has the sale items!

 

 

 

You can stay up to date about Laquerlicious by following Michelle on Twitter - @NailChickMich or on Instagram as @CreativeNailChick.  You can also follow Michelle on Facebook!

 

 

I love all the colors in this!! There are white glitters, but also lots of color, reflective glitters in lime green, purple, blue, pink, green, and orange.  It applied very well, with one coat spreading across the nail in a nice, full look of glitter thrown on like confetti!!

 

 

 

 

Close up of the two color used!

 

Here are a few of the colors available on sale!!

 

ON SALE NOW - DISCOUNTED AND DISCONTINUED POLISH!! ENTER PROMO CODE "FREESHIPPING" TO RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING ON YOUR ENTIRE ORDER. US ONLY. GOOD THROUGH 2/26/12. www.etsy.com/shop/laquerliciousunity

 

 

Check them out before they are gone!!

 

Have a great night!!  Happy New Year!! I hope you can ring in the new year with those you love and cherish the time you spend together!

Much Love,
Crystal

*This polish was sent to me for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*

Polish Addict - Princess Sophia and Cucumber Melon Cuticle Oil

 

Hello!! Happy Friday already!! Anyone have any New Year's Eve plans??  2013 will be here in a few!!!

 

Today I have Polish Addict Princess Sophia to show you! I started with a 1 coat of ManGlaze ILF as a base.  I love this color!! It has a gorgeous shimmer to it!!

 

 

 

Then I applied 1 coat of Princess Sophia!  I actually didn't photograph this with a top coat on!  I applied one later to preserve it, but it stayed fairly glossy for not having one on in these pics!

 

 

Laura, the owner, has a shop at www.shoppolishaddict.bigcartel.com. She should be restocking today!! Make sure you check it out, because she has some beautiful creations available!! You can purchase Princess Sophia full size for $4 on sale right now!

 

To stay up to date with Polish Addict for upcoming collections, restocks, and other business news, you can follow @polish_addict_34 on Instagram and check out Polish Addict on Facebook too!  

 

 

I don't know what made me think to pair these two, but I loved this!!! The glitters would glow and it felt almost like a mermaid type mani!  The hearts are a fun addition to this too!

 

 

 

 

Close up!!  You can see the shimmer in ILF and the gorgeous glitters of Princess Sophia!

 

Next I have a quick review of the organic cuticle oil by Polish Addict!!

 

 

 

You can choose your scent - Organic Cuticle Oil for $4 for a full size!! Hurry before the sale ends!!

BEWARE! LOL  This is the before, but seriously, my nails have been really rebelling lately!  They are staining more than usual and you can see my index peeling :-(  I definitely need to start using my cuticle oil a lot more because of this winter!!   But yuck, my nails look so bad here! haha

 

 

I love to have lots of cuticle oil on to soak for a few minutes.  I rub it in over my nail and cuticles, as well as entire hands.  I then wash off and apply lotion.  Otherwise, I apply smaller amounts of cuticle oil and rub in.  Again, lotion helps take away some of that greasy-ness, so you can keep the oil on.  I love to apply before bed.  Cuticle Oil helps moisten the nail, so when it grows it is healthier.  It also keeps the skin around the nail moisturized.

 

Here is after!  In my opinion, it's much better (not perfect, but hey, I'll take it)!  This is after washing, but cuticle oil usually remains as the water usually beads off the hand.  Actually, I can still smell the cucumber melon on my skin and I used it over 5 hours ago! YUM!  It makes me want to snag some of her other scents too!  Peppermint Bark and Vanilla Bean Noel are limited edition, but I want to eat them both from their names alone!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this look at 2 products from Polish Addict!!  Again, please check out her many other goodies at www.shoppolishaddict.bigcartel.com!

 

 

Everyone enjoy the weekend!!!  It's the last one of 2012~!!!

Much Love,

Crystal

*These products have been sent to me for review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*