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November 2013 - Polished Lifting

Thanksgiving Nails- A Stamping Attempt

Nail Art Friday, November 29, 2013
I spoke with Kirby the other day about nail stamping. I struggled with getting a clean image in the past and had a million questions for her. After getting a ton of help from Kirby, I decided to give stamping another try. I played around with the technique a little bit, and this is what I settled on for Thanksgiving. Supplies used: Wet-n-Wild...

Thanksgiving Old & New

Thursday, November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who are celebrating today. I could go on a long spiel about who and what I am thankful for, but I am sure we have similar things in mind. Thanksgiving can seem like a bit of a "doomsday" for those of us who are trying to live a healthier life. We work so hard throughout the year to...

Sinister Benediction- The Big Adventure Series Review

Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Today I have two fun crellies from Cherie at Sinister Benediction. The full collection consists of four colors, Chuck's BikeORama, Spearmint or Fruit, Everyone I Know Has a Big But, and Breakfast Machine. These playful colors are based on Pee Wee's Big Adventure. If you haven't seen the movie before (and you have a semi-twisted sense of humor) I urge you to watch...

Spy Princess Nail Lacquer Review

Monday, November 25, 2013
Today I have two unique colors from Chrissy at Spy Princess Nail Lacquer. Both colors are from the Archer collection, and are completely unique to anything I have seen commercially or otherwise. Danger Zone Danger Zone is a blue, orange and silver glitter topper. I opted to wear this over grey because it seemed like the perfect color to make this pop. I...

Yume Lacquer Review

Friday, November 22, 2013
Today I have some fun polish from Amanda at Yume Lacquer. All of her polish is inspired by fantasy, anime, manga, sci fi, and video games. Courageous Thunder Courageous Thunder is a metallic green with pink flecks of glitter based on Sailor Jupiter. I picked this one out because I was really attracted to the subtle pink glitter. The application was very smooth, and...

Mod Lacquer Review

Thursday, November 21, 2013
I have a real treat for you all! Jennifer of Mod Lacquer sent me six gorgeous shades to review. This was my first time working with Mod Lacquer and I am overwhelmed by these gems! Magestic Majestic is a rich plum that almost shifts between purple and red depending on what lighting you are in. I honestly can't think of any color mainstream...

Kaayli Nail Finish Review

Monday, November 18, 2013
I have yet another brand new indie maker to share with you today. Rebekah of Kaayli Nail Finish sent me three lovely metallics to share with you. Icy Blue Icy Blue is a super light blue metallic. It's so light that it could almost pass for a silver/grey. The formula was really smooth and easy to work with. While both photos show two...

Nail Tisane Review

Friday, November 15, 2013
Today I have a new indie brand to share with you. Nail Tisane is run by Danii and encompasses many different types of polish. You can find everything from jellys to holos. Danii was kind enough to send me five unique colors to swatch and review. Holographic Steam Holographic Steam is a taupe/sandstone color loaded with sparkle. I found the formula excellent to work...

Sweet Heart Polish- Death Is Only the Beginning review

Monday, November 11, 2013
Do you see where this is going? THE MUMMY. Cassandra of Sweet Heart Polish released a whole line based on The Mummy. I don't think you guys understand my excitement here. I decided to take this in a non-traditional direction to see all the fun ways you can wear these gorgeous holos. Book of Amun-Ra Book of Amun-Ra is a perfect description of...