Chirality Duality (of Existence)

Hey guys! Long time no blog. Life is busy busy busy and its finally, sorta, not really, maybe, almost spring here in Wisconsin so I've been soaking up and rays I can before it gets TOO hot.

BUT! I am so excited to share the full Duality Of Existence collection by Chirality Polish with you! This is a super fun holo/glitter collection named with equally fun references to classic duos. I won't spoil the inspirations for you, you'll have to see if you can figure it out on your own! Just for reference, I 'got' 3 of the 4 pairs.

All photos are shown with 2-3 coats of the holo portion of the duo, and 1ish coat of its glitter counterparts over the top, + 1 coat of top coat

First up is Iceman and Maverick - This is my favorite pair of the collection. I just LOVE the lavender-blue Maverick.

Maverick - Full Sun

Maverick - Inside

Iceman - Full Sun -  LOOK AT THAT BLUE SHIMMER!

Iceman - Inside

Next up is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. This is my second favorite duo. Rosencrantz is such a perfect minty green and I loved the chunky glitter combo in Guildenstern.

Rosencrantz - Full Sun

Rosencrantz - Inside

Guildenstern - Full Sun

Guildenstern - Inside

 Next up is To'hajilee and Ozymandias. These are two that I probably would not have purchased but now that I have them I LOVE THEM. They are gorgeous in person! To'hajiilee is my favorite of the pair, its such a gorgeous orange!

To'hajiilee - Full Sun

To'hajiilee - Inside

Ozymandias - Full Sun

Ozymandias - Inside

Finally, last but not least is A Major Hero and A Weiss Heroine. This one made me think but when I figured it out I totally LOL'd - KUDOS!

A Major Hero - Full Sun (OMG!)

A Major Hero - Full Sun (the sun was setting so it wasn't as bright as the others.)

A Major Hero - Inside

A Weiss Heroine - Full Sun (PINK SHIMMER!)

A Weiss Heroine - Inside

This is going to sound a little silly probably, but this collection really forced me outside of my box. I don't really do a lot of oranges or purples but I was pleasantly surprised - especially by To'hajiilee! These polishes were super easy to apply, required very little clean up, and even in mini bottles the glitter worked very well.

Chirality is available here in full and mini sizes. Full sizes for this collection are $12 each for the holo polishes, and $8 each for the glitter ones.

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Too Cuteicle - Spring Holos!

I am so excited (I mean really, who wouldn't be?) to bring you swatches and a quick review of Too Cuteicle's new SPRING HOLO collection! Its been awhile so I think this was Jess' not so subtle way of telling me that I need to get back to blogging and stop being a bump on a log. FINE. Challenge accepted.

These gorgeous springy polishes, as well as 1 charity polish, are available for PRE-ORDER now through 11:59PM CST on 4/8/2014. Invoices must be paid by 4/10/2014, and will ship out the 11th or 12th for delivery by Easter. The pre-order doc can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FipyqjmHdzeGCsY3Vwx_sk_ovRruBVKWt2uvOyZcxB0/viewform

First up is one of my favorites from this collection. This is Too Cuteicle's charity polish called The Golden's Rule with $2 from each bottle sold going to HelpingStrays.org, a local no-kill animal shelter in her area. This polish was created to memorialize the recent passing of a couple of our dear friend's Golden Retrievers in completely separate, unrelated events. Its been a tragic start to 2014 ya'll. The Golden's Rule is only available in full size. This is 2 coats of The Golden's Rule, no top coat.

Next up is Basket Grass - a fun, mossy, minty green holo. This one applied best with thin, even coats. This is 3 coats, no top coat.

Next we have Bunny Ears! This is a soft, frosty pink with a gorgeous holo splash. Shown with 2 coats and no top coat.

Next is Midnight Moon. I love this one! It is such a pretty blue. 2 Coats, plus top coat. I've wore this one a few times since I received it.

Last we have, probably my favorite, Enchanted Lagoon! When I think of an enchanted lagoon, I think of this. Its a gorgeous blue-green slightly metallic holo! How amazing would this look paired with Midnight Moon as a gradient!? This is 3 coats plus a top coat.

Over all I really liked this collection. The polishes applied well after a good roll to mix them up. They were not at all streaky despite being just slightly metallic-like, and application was smooth and easy.

For ordering information please visit the pre-order document here, or visit Too Cuteicle on Facebook and Etsy.

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See reviews from Cosmetic Sanctuary, and Manifest Destany!

Mentality 'Foxy'!

I had really intended to get this post out earlier this evening but SURPRISE! Parent-Teacher conferences happening tonight! WOOT! I actually really love this part about being a 'future step-mom'. My 'step son' (not legally, but its easier to say than 'my fiance's son') goes to a really awesome school for children with physical and developmental disabilities so its always neat to see what they're working on because its very different from traditional school. Hes at the age right now too where school is "fine" and he "forgets" what he has learned while he was there so we never quite know what hes up to, or how hes doing (all that information is shipped home to his mom and we get left out of the loop...Grrr.) Anyway, when we dropped by to speak with his teacher we were excited to find out that hes moved up to the "middle/high school" rotating schedule classes like a more traditional school and he has LOTS of teachers. Needless to say our 15 minute conference turned into a 2 hour affair - but it was so awesome. We also found out hes kind of Mr. Popular on campus - which in hindsight might explain the attitude at home recently, or it might just be that hes 14 and, well, hes 14. I forget hes a teenager sometimes, seems like just yesterday he was 8 and still sleeping with his nightlight on. Time flies man.

ANYWAY, time did fly tonight and its 8pm (it's after 9pm now, I got distracted by Glee) and I still don't have this post done but since I teased you all with a swatch on Facebook earlier in the day I think its important to get this out before bed time.

So, this is probably one of the most interesting polishes in my stash. I had to have Mentality's 'Foxy' from the moment I saw it, partly because of the kick ass name, but also because I didn't think I had anything in my stash quite like it.  Foxy is a totally unique red-brown scattered holo with a greenish-gray color shift that shimmers like crazy in the sun, and flashes its gorgeous green-opalescent shift indoors. Foxy is also part of Mentality's 'Stamper' collection meaning its suitable for stamping plates. I used 2 coats plus top coat for the following photos.

Indoor Lighting

Indoor Lighting

Flash

Flash

Blurred for sparklies!

Direct Sun

Is that not a perfect polish for fall? I will definitely wear this one again. Foxy applies like a champ (like all Mentality polishes really) and cleans up easy as pie with no staining.

Where can you find this beauty?

Shop: http://www.mentalitynailpolish.bigcartel.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalityPolish

Instagram: http://instagram.com/mentalitynailpolish

LIMITED EDITION: Too Cute-icle Hibiscus In Bloom

Purchased By Me

OKAY SO...I love pink! There, I said it...I've probably said it before. I'll probably say it again... *sigh* I'm predictable.

Anyway, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month (it's also Domestic Violence Awareness month, Bullying Awareness month, National Cyber Security Awareness month, National Dental Hygiene month, National Pizza month...OMG there's a lot) and I would be remiss if I didn't post at least one pink mani in support of finding a cure and supporting our wonderful, bouncing lady...lovelies.

Too Cute-icle's Limited Edition (STILL AVAILABLE HERE - only 32 bottles made!) Hibiscus In Bloom is a stunning raspberry pink linear holo that sparkles indoors and out. Its not an in your face kind of holo which makes it great for a somewhat more conservative work place, but it still packs a gorgeous punch in the sun. I, unfortunately, was not able to find the sun when I swatched this beauty so these photos are all inside with flash or a daylight mimicking light.

This is 2 coats of Hibiscus In Bloom topped with KBShimmer's Clearly On Top top coat.

This beauty is only available for a limited time and there are only 15 left (as of tonight) so if you want it you better snag it soon! Hibiscus In Bloom can be found at Too Cute-icle's shop for $10. LOVE IT!

All Holiday and Christmas rack orders must be placed by November 2, 2013 - order deadline date is subject to change based on demand and availability.