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Firecracker Lacquer Succulents Don't Suck

Indie Polish Friday, July 24, 2015

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.

Firecracker Lacquer Succulents Don't Suck custom

Formula: Nice consistency

Finish: Glossy creme with green shimmer and iridescent flakies

Coverage: 2 coats

Notes: This turned out beautifully! I didn't really have anything specific in mind, but Kendahl was able to transform a photo I gave her into a lovely polish.

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Hare Polish Elysian Fields

Indie Polish Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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.

Hare Polish Elysian Fields Firecracker Lacquer studs

Formula: A bit on the thick side. I will thin it out before the next use.

Finish: Gloss with shimmer

Coverage: 2 coats

Notes: This was significantly thicker than I was expecting. It wasn't unmanageable, but a little thinner will do it some good. I absolutely adore the color!

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*Studs were provided for review. All opinions are my own.

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Firecracker Lacquer Fantastical Beasts Press Release

Indie Polish Tuesday, July 21, 2015

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 total, with prices ranging from $9.50 to $11.00 per bottle. Also available in the store are all previously released polishes, nail gems, and rhinestones.

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Ain’t Nothin’ But Trouble ($9.50) This prodigious lacquer is created in the image of pixies –small beasts known for making mischief, playing practical jokes, and otherwise creating general mayhem. A royal blue jelly with loads of holographic glitters and an aqua shimmer, this polish will play tricks with the light and create mayhem of your nails, in the best way possible.

Arise From The Ashes ($11.00) This fantastic lacquer is based on the phoenix – a loyal beast with healing tears, who burns into ash on its Burning Day, only to arise from the ashes and live again. A deep red linear holographic, this lacquer will never leave you stranded if you find yourself face-to-face with a basilisk.

Definitely A Gold Digger ($9.50) This numinous lacquer is blended for the niffler – a treasure-
hunting beast attracted to anything and everything shiny or shimmery. A light lilac polish with various glitters in pink, purple, silver, and teal, with a beautiful purple shimmer; you’ll attract every niffler in town with your nails.

Dragons Can Be Pink, Too! ($9.50) This delightful lacquer is created for dragons – giant winged, fire-breathing beasts – though pink dragons are a less represented subset of the species. A bold raspberry crelly smattered with white, opal, and iridescent glitters in varying shapes and sizes; this is a lacquer you’d never want to get on the wrong side of, no matter how pretty it looks.

Not So Pretty After All ($9.50) This magnificent lacquer is designed with merpeople in mind –beasts that live underwater and have wondrous singing voices, but are not quite as they seem. A soft aqua lacquer with matte white and holographic green and blue glitters, this lacquer will make your nails sing, without then trying to kill you.

Quite Gentle, Really ($10.00) This thrilling lacquer is created for thestrals – a magical beast that can only be seen by people who have seen and understood the death of another person. A milky topper jam-packed with rainbow shimmers that shift and transform at different angles, this lacquer will impress anyone that can see it. Which is everyone. Unless they’re blind.

The Power of the Horn ($11.00) This unearthly lacquer is based on unicorns – wondrous and incredibly rare beasts whose blood can provide extended life to a person, though at a cost. A bright silver frosty lacquer with a linear holographic shine, this lacquer may just give you the boost you need to make it through the rest of your day. Extended life not guaranteed.

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Twin Galaxy Mani with Shelby Lou Nails

Indie Polish Monday, July 20, 2015

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.