PJ Polish - Ink Inspired Collection

Hello Everyone!! It's Friday!! Anyone have any exciting plans for the weekend!?!  I'll be swatching and hopefully relaxing. I felt better yesterday, so I'm glad my migraine is finally going away!  Part of why I get them is from caffeine, so I usually stay away but had some towards the end of last week and last weekend.  I don't know why if I have too much it causes almost withdrawal if I don't, but then even if I do continue drinking coffee or anything with caffeine, it seems like having it too much will bring the headaches/migraines too!  Oh well, you'd think I'd learn and leave it alone, but it's just SOOOO good and makes me not so tired all the time! haha

Anyway, sorry for that ramble :-D haha Today I am excited to show you a brand that is new to me and I was given the opportunity to review, PJ Polish!! Today I am going to show you her Ink Inspired Collection!  I also included a few pictures of the tattoo that each polish represents!

You can purchase PJ Polish on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/PJpolish.  You can stay up to date with PJ Polish on Instagram as @jenlynnsnails and for any questions, Kik as @JennyLDG.

This is going to be a picture heavy post, plus I matted a couple too! YUM!

First up, we have Hannya Mask.

Here is an example of a Hannya Mask tattoo.

Photo Credit:  http://www.zhippo.com/TwoKingsTattooingHOSTED/images/gallery/medium/hannya.jpg  

For this mani, I used 2 coats of Hannya Mask with Wicked Fast top coat by Cult Nails.

This is a frosty green base with orange, black, and silver glitters!  It has a gorgeous shimmer to it!

Close up!

Next we have Lotus Flower.

An example of a lotus flower tattoo!  So pretty!

Photo Credit: http://www.tattoodesignsideas.in/uploads/thumbs/t1_Lotus-Flower-Tattoos-atlas-tattoo.jpg  

For this mani, I used 2 coats of Lotus Flower with Wicked Fast top coat.

This white base is so delicate with the tiny little white glitters in it, along with the green and pink glitter.   I love the slight frost to it too!

Close up!

Next we have Dark Fairy.

A Dark Fairy tattoo!

Photo Credit: http://girltattoosdesign.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/wicked-fairy-tattoos.jpg

For this mani, I used 2 coats of Fuggen Ugly by ManGlaze along with 1 coat of Dark Fairy and topped with Wicked Fast.

Love all the glitters in this!  The pink, green, blue, silver, and purple shards!  So beautiful!  And I like the dark grey base with it too!

Close up!

I added a coat of Essie Matte About You!

LOVE how this looks!

Close up!

Next we have Pirate Ship.

An example of a Pirate Ship tattoo.

Photo Credit: http://www.tattooartists.org/Images/FullSize/000232000/Img232161_pirate_ship.jpg

For this mani, I used 2 coats of OPI A-Taupe The Space Needle with 1 coat of Pirate Ship and topped with Wicked Fast.

The gold is holographic!  I love the blue and brown and red together with the gold!  I put the dark brown base with it to complete the Pirate Ship look!

Close up!  Sorry, my Wicked Fast was at it's end and caused bubbles :-(

I added a coat of Essie Matte About You to this one too!  LOVE it SO much!!

Doesn't it look awesome?

Close up!

Next we have Koi Fish.

Here is an example of a Koi Fish tattoo.

Photo Credit: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BP3uDG5j6mGzRwGpuBrMkst6rQJMzQ1qTV9sk6S8K5bwF2zdD80Fc5Ro7S5_dJapD4YLTHggxD6kk24aNdvRU_2DD5WMVj7NxcCfhITABLkGPg6k1aSTkCFqVMVrbzA2WJBYvOHbe67c/s1600/Koi-fish-tattoo.jpg

For this mani, I used 3 coats of Koi Fish.  Since the jelly is so so glossy, I didn't do a top coat, but do recommend a top coat for extended wear! ;-)

This beauty has blue circle glitter!!  Along with white and orange glitters in the stunning blue jelly base!

Close up!

For fun, I added another coat (4 coats), again with no top coat.  I do see slight visible nail line, so if that bothers you, I recommend layering!  The first one that came to mind was OPI Dating A Russian because it is a slight jelly too, but the blues are a bit different.  I will have to layer it next time to see how it turns out!!

So deep looking, isn't it!?

Close up!

Last but not least, we have Phoenix!

Here is an example of a Phoenix tattoo.  This tattoo is SO cool looking!  Is it supposed to remind me of the one in Harry Potter? 

Photo Credit: http://www.tattoo-designs-tips.com/images/phoenix-tattoo-designs-shoulder.jpg

For this mani, I used 2 coats of Phoenix and no top coat again.  Same as above, a top coat is recommended for increasing the wear of your polish!  However, it's SO glossy because it is a jelly!

It's a red/orange base with gold and blue glitters.  This base is fantastic!! I love how it turned out!!

Close up!  Love that layered glitter!

I hope you enjoyed this post!!  Now I want to get another tattoo after looking at all these online!! haha ;-)  Please check out the shop on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/PJpolish for today's release of these. You can stay up to date with PJ Polish on Instagram as @jenlynnsnails and for any questions, Kik as @JennyLDG.

Jenny, the owner, let me know that the labels will be changing, so your bottles may look a little different than the ones shown!  She said they weren't stickking as well, so I think it's great that a company takes the time to fix the problem!!  Mine actually have been fine ;-)  Can't wait to see the new look!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Much Love,
Crystal



*These polishes were sent to me for review.  All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*

Laquerlicious Spam-a-thon!

Hi Everyone!! Today I have TONS of Laquerlicious polishes to show you!!! :-)  I'm also pretty excited because Mr. CC got us tickets to the Blackhawks tonight!  Cannot wait to see my boys!!!!!  So I am going to try to have a post up tomorrow, but I know it will be a late night!  I was going to work on two posts tonight, but I really wanted to include all of these Laquerlicious polishes in one post because they are amazing!!

Also, I wanted to take a second to wish Marisa, from http://www.polish-obsession.com/, a VERY Happy Birthday!!  She is amazing and I hope you all will take a second to send her birthday greetings to brighten her day! ;-)


Ok...so some of these have been discontinued.  I'm sorry...but I still want to show them because they are so pretty.  The first three are new ones, but the rest are some older colors.  Michelle, the owner, has a fantastic style though, so if you like these, chances are that you will find plenty of others in her shop that are just as beautiful!

You can purchase at Laquerlicious - Etsy. A few polishes are for sale for $5 and $6.50, with regular price at $8.50! You can also shop at Laquerlicious - Big Cartel. 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 is how I was able to snag some before they were discontinued!

I will try not to ramble too much since this is such a long post...First up, Garden Pansy.

Garden Pansy is two coats with Clearly on Top top coat by KBShimmer.  This gorgeous purple base with purple, blue, pink, green, and silver glitters is so sparkly!  I spy some circle glitters in here too!

Next, Bliss Blue!

For Bliss Blue, I used three coats with Clearly On Top top coat.  Gorgeous jelly light blue base with greens, blues, and silver glitter, and some circle glitters in here too!  This really makes me want to have a beach day! haha

Pebble Stone is next!

I started with one coat of ManGlaze Fuggen Ugly and added one coat of Pebble Stone, topping with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  The colors in this are gorgeous!! The mix of the pink, blue, purple, and black glitters remind me of Lynnderella Evermore, but a must more subtle since the black glitters aren't as big.  I actually wore Evermore with Fuggen Ugly, so if you guys want, I can do a comparison!  I do read all your lovely comments, so just let me know below!

The sun was setting, but I tried to grab a few pics outside to see if I could show off this gorgeous glitter better!

Next we have Fall Back!

I started with two coats of OPI Brisbane Bronze and one coat of Fall Black with Wicked Fast top coat.  Fall Back is pearly brown base with multiple colored glitters. 

Next we have Mixed Berries.

This is only one coat!  I love how it looks!

I added a second coat and topped with Clearly on Top by KBShimmer.

Mixed berries has gorgeous dark purple shards in a light purple base, along with some bar glitter and iridescent glitters too!  It is so beautiful!  And it is still for available for purchase!!!  Link is above and below for shopping ;-)

Here is one coat of Christmas Snowfall!

Such a beautiful white base with blue and silver glitters!

I added a second coat of Christmas Snowfall and topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  Love how it turned out!

Last but not least, this is Tree Topper.

I started with one coat of ManGlaze Fuggen Ugly (again, I know, haha but I love it), and then added one coat of Tree Topper, finishing with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

A couple outside pictures!  Look at that bottle!!!!

Phew!!  Ok, I know that was a lot to take in.  Please feel free to take a deep breath before you continue your day.  haha :-)  I always look forward to what beauties Michelle will come up with next.  I hope you enjoyed all the pictures!!

If you missed the information above, you can purchase at Laquerlicious - Etsy. A few polishes are for sale for $5 and $6.50, with regular price at $8.50! You can also shop at Laquerlicious - Big Cartel. 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 maybe you can get some for a great deal too!

Have a great day!!!

Much Love,
Crystal



*These polishes* were sent to me for review.  All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*
*Except for Christmas Snowfall, Tree Topper, and Fall Back.