Cameo Colours Lacquers: The Floral Feelings Collection

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Hi everyone! Today I have a gorgeous collection by Cameo Colours Lacquers. The Floral Feelings collection consists of 5 polishes: 4 metallic holos and 1 holo/glitter topper. 

I have the 4 opaque polishes shown here as 3 coats topped with KBShimmer Clearly On Top. Since I have pretty long nails I felt I needed that extra coat to ensure I had no VNL. If you have average length nails you should be able to get away with 2 coats fairly easy. The formula for these are excellent. They apply smooth and even, no dragging/pulling or flooding of the cuticles or sides. they also have excellent dry time. The holo is more noticeable in person, it's definitely not an in your face holo, more of a subtle kiss of it, so it doesn't take away from the other elements of the polishes.

Model City Polish: Summer Collection 2016 (Picture Heavy)

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Hi guys! Today I have the Model City Summer Collection to show you. This collection consists of 6 vibrant polishes with holographic pigment and ultra holo glitter of various sizes. I did my best to try and capture all the sparkle and to show you how they all look in different kinds of light. YOU will notice that the holo in some appear more intense than in others, that's mostly because my camera was flipping out over the bright colors and the sparkle. LOL This collection will launch TODAY at 7pm CST. 

These all have wonderful formulas, not to thick but just enough to give them good control during application. They dry down fairly quick and the glitters settle into the polish nicely so there isn't any texture to them at all. I have all 6 shown here as 2 coats topped with Serum No 5 Need For Speed Top Coat. 

Now it's time for swatches...

Superchic Lacquer: Project Runway Collection Swatches & Review

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Hi guys! I have a late night post for ya tonight. I just got these late Sunday and had to try and rush to get them swatched since they are launching tomorrow! I really wanted to show you how beautifully holo these are, but the sun just wasn't cooperating with me. Soooooo since it was cloudy and gloomy I had to use my trusty ol' Ottie! While I didn't manage to capture some of the holo-ie goodness, these photos really don't do justice to this collection. Trust me when I say they are super sparkly and rainbowy. Do you like how I just make up words? LOL

The Superchic Lacquer Project Runway Collection consists of 8 "SuperHolo" shades, basically a holo pigmented base packed full of holo micro glitters. I have all 8 swatched here as 1 coat, yes 1, topped with 1 coat of Superchic Marvel Top Coat. Jen has said that since these are "high saturation" colors, they can possibly cause some staining. I didn't have any problems, just make sure to use a good quality base coat to prevent any issues. The holo is very noticeable in all of these, both scattered and linear, it just depends on the light and angle to determine which you will see.  

The formula for these is on the thicker side, personally I prefer a thick formula. I find that with a thick formula you get better control, making application easier and requiring less clean up, if any at all. Just make sure to not over work the polish when applying or you will have some pulling since it very glitter dense. I did use only one thick coat for each of these but you could definitely use 2 thinner coats if you prefer. If you do, just be patient and allow the first coat to dry down completely first or you will have some clumping. Since these are very glitter dense they do dry down textured, but not at all abrasive. On a scale of 1-5 (1 = no texture, 5 = rough) I'd say these are about a 3/3.5. I only used 1 coat of top coat because 1) I was running low ( I actually used the last of my Marvel Top Coat on these swatches) and 2) I wanted to see how hungry these polishes were. At first I thought I could get away with 1 coat but they did eat my top coat just a bit so I will definitely do 2 next time I wear them.  

Let's get into the swatches now...

KBShimmer: Ripe For the Pink-ing & Purr-fectly Paw-some for Spring 2016

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Hi guys, long time no see! I have been so bad at keeping up with the blog lately, I have just had a lot of stuff going on in my life I've had difficulty in finding time and then getting motivated for anything. I'm not making any promises to post as often as I used to but I would like to post at least once a week from here on out, but again, NO promises! ;)

 Anyway! Today I have a couple of stunning KBShimmer polishes to show you. I have 1 of seven shades from the Mega Flame Collection for Spring 2016, which consists of 7 holographic micro glitter shades in a tinted jelly base. I also have 1 of seven new polishes from the Spring 2016 collection, which consists of a mix of finishes from holo to a matte neon glitter topper. So let's just jump right into my swatches, shall we? 

Polish 'M: Winter/Christmas 2015 Collection Swatches

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Hi guys! So today I have the amazingly beautiful Polish 'M Winter/Christmas Collection! I am rushing to get this post up for you between work and prepping for Thanksgiving because this collection will be launching on Friday! So lets take a look and see at what you may want to add to your Black Friday wish lists!

Elevation Polish: Glacier Collection & Yeti Duo Swatches

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Hey guys! Who's going crazy with the upcoming holiday? ME!! So let's take a nice break and look at some pretty polishes! Today I have the two newest collections from Elevation to show you. Up first I have the Glacier Collection...

Engilchek Glacier: "a dusty light purple shimmer. Micro shimmer in pink & violet."

Shown as 2 coats topped with Superchic Marvel Top Coat.

This has an excellent formula. There was no flooding the cuticles or sides, no dragging or balding and very self leveling. The shimmer is a bit muted until under direct light but when it shows it's gorgeous! 

Engilchek retails for $9.

Superchic Lacquer: Dreamology Collection Swatches

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Hey all! Today I have a stunning Fall collection from Superchic Lacquer to show you. The Dreamology collection, the first of two collections Jen has created for us, consists of 6 rich linear holographic polishes. I have each shown here as 1 coat, yes 1 coat, topped with Superchic Marvel Top Coat. These are all extremely pigmented so you need to make sure you wear a good base coat to prevent any possible staining. The formula for these is a little on the thicker side, not gloopy though so don't worry about that, The thicker consistency makes it easier to apply in one coat and gives you lots of control so it doesn't flood the cuticle or sides. I would recommend that if you tend to polish a bit heavy handed to try and use a bit of a lighter touch though, otherwise you will have a little bit of dragging. Other than that I had no issues at all, they are perfect!

Let's dive into the swatches...

Chirality: El Amor De Mi Vida Colección (The Love of My Life Collection)

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Hello loves! Today I have a new to me Indie brand, though they have been around for as long as I can remember blogging. This collection is a Spanish themed VDay collection that consists of 5 holographic polishes. 

They all have excellent formulas, opaque in just 2 smooth and perfect coats. There was no dragging or balding and they were all self leveling. The formulas are in the medium-thick range, perfect for good application control: no flooding the cuticle or sides of the nail. I have all five shown in this post with no top coat, I ran out of my HK Girl and my NPB Digital Flash and didn't want to dull the holo with any of the other top coats I have. 

These photos were taken in my light box using daylight bulbs except for every 3rd photo for each  polish, those were taken without filtered light under my Ottlite to show the holo better. So let's take a look...

Celestial Cosmetics: Electric You Collection Swatches and Review

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Hello loves, I hope everyone had a great weekend! Today I have the Celestial Cosmetics and Color4Nails summer collaboration collection to show you. These polishes are a neon holographic collection, woohoo! 

I have all off them shown here as 2 coats, unless otherwise noted, and no top coat. All photos were taken in a light box, unfortunately there was no sun for e to capture the holo sparkle.*Sad Face*

Celestial Cosmetics "Meteoroid", "Comet Lulin" & " Aurora" Swatches and Review

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Happy Friday loves! Today I have some lovely Celestial Cosmetics polishes Sisi from Color4Nails sent to me. If you aren't familiar with Celestial, it is a 3-Free Australian Indie brand. I have tried quite a few polishes from this brand and it is easily one of my favorite Indies. The quality is always superb; excellent formula for easy application, fast dry time and gorgeous shades. This is a green polish post so if you love green polishes make sure you keep reading, you may love all of these as much as I do! 

Too Fancy Lacquer: Orchadia Swatches and Review

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I have my very first Too Fancy Lacquer to show off to y'all today! I was lucky enough to get a bottle of this beauty because I came up with the name! The name is a play on the word Arcadia. Arcadia is one of the regional units in Greece. It takes it's name from the mythological Arcas. In European Renaissance Arts Arcadia was celebrated as an "unspoiled harmonious wilderness". Since this shade is the hot color of the year, Radiant Orchid, Orchadia was born. :) 

Trust Fund Beauty Swatches and Review

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Today I have some polishes from Trust Fund Beauty  to show you. TFB is a Canadian based Indie brand that launched in March. The names are all sassy and they have a great variety of colors and finishes. All of their polishes are 5 Free and Cruelty Free. 

Forever Polished "Greed & Envy", "We Agree, Circles Have No Point", "Cranberry Me!" & "Bora Bora" Cuticle Stick Review

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Hello loves, happy Monday! I'm really excited about today's post. Forever Polished is a new brand to be featured on Sassy Paints, though the brand has been around for quite a while. 

Cameo Colours Lacquers "One Day I'll Fly Away"

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Hi loves! Today I have a beautiful Cameo polish to show you. Cameo has some pretty awesome polishes: shades, formula and the names! One of my favorite movies of all time is Moulin Rouge and Cameo has a bunch of gorgeous shades that are inspired by that movie, this polish is one of them.

Nail Nation 3000: "Love In A Bottle", "Holo In the Bad Lands", "The Memphis Blues" & Pineapple Cuticle Oil

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Hello everyone! Long time no see, right? I have had a heck of a few weeks. I won't bore you with all of the details but I had some computer issues, a few nail breaks and some major family stuff pop up. With all that I had to take a break from the blog, however abrupt it was, it was necessary. I wan't to get back into blogging like I had been before but April is looking like it is going to be as hectic as March was. Once things start to look a little more clear I will make sure to let you all in on what is going on. Like I said there are some family things going on and I just don't know how things are going to go from here on out. 

I also want to take a brief moment before I start my post here to apologize to Maria of Nail Nation. I had fully intended to post my review a couple of weeks ago, I had my photos ready and everything. I will make no excuses, but simply say I offer my deepest apologies for the delay. I normally do not take this long for a review and it was never my intention to make you wait. Again, Maria, I am so very sorry. 

JOSS Lacquer: "Alternate Dimension", "Flash Diamond" & "Sudden Impulse" review and "Desert Sunset" preview.

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Hello loves! Today I have a new Australian brand being stocked at Color4Nails to show you, JOSS Lacquer. These holos are a little more on the thin side, formula wise, so thin coats should be used to ensure you don't flood your cuticles. I didn't use a top coat on any of these but I would recommend using one to make the manicure last longer. These do tend to pull a little also so make sure that the your first coat is sufficiently dry before applying the next one. 

Celestial Cosmetics: "Santa's Blue Balls", "Harley Dyna" & "Anti-Matter"

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I’m starting to think that this winter is never going to end. All weekend I was hoping the sun was going to make an appearance, it didn’t. Boo! I really needed the sun for one of these polishes, but the show must go on so I swatched it without it. Anyway. Today I have more Celestial Cosmetics for your viewing pleasure. Celestial is one of my favorite Aussie brands, the colors never disappoint and the formulas are always flawless. I am so happy that these are available for worldwide shipping through Color4Nails, this brand is to awesome to keep in Australia only! 

Up first...

Celestial Cosmetics: "Elegantly Wasted", "Sand Dune", "T 's In A Tizz" & "In the Navy"

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Who loves holo polish? Wait that should be, who DOESN'T? If you don't, first off my question is WHY NOT? Then I'm going to say that you should just leave now! LOL This post is all about the holo! I have shown you some pretty fantastic polishes from Celestial Cosmetics already and these are no exception! The best part is that these are easy to get in the US because they are sold through Color4Nails! 

Renaissance Custom Lacquer: Love...Everyday Collection

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Happy Friday loves! Valentine's Day is just one week away and I have some polishes from Renaissance Custom Lacquers to show you just for that occasion! The best thing about these? That even though they are for V-Day they aren't overly lovey dovey or too themed so they can be worn any day of the year! 

Polish TBH: "Tekhnê","Hera" & "Elysium" from the Meraki Collection

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Hello my loves! I hope everyone is staying nice and warm! Today I have 3 of the 6 new polishes from Polish TBH's new Meraki collection to show you. If you haven't tried Polish TBH out yet, I'm tellin' you now, you should and this collection is a great way to start! If you have, you already know how excellent all of Chrissy's lacquers are so don't hesitate to get these babies!