Envy Lacquer: Sugar Skull and Rock Candy (Fall 2015) Swatches

***These polishes were purchased, not provided to me.***

Hello again! So, back in November, I had a little solo staycation at a hotel. Yes, November. I'm *that* far behind in my postings.

Anyways. So I had this big old bag full of nail polish that I had taken with me. Let me tell you, my mind always overestimates my abilities. I took WAY.TOO.MANY. I didn't make it through all of them, but since I LOVE to swatch for Melody over at Envy Lacquer, I took to tackling those bottles, first! Here goes:

First up, the Sugar Skulls Collection. I LOVE THESE. They're sparkly, shimmery, just gorgeous!

Calacas:

Envy Lacquer Calacas

Envy Lacquer Calacas

Careta:

Envy Lacquer Careta

Envy Lacquer Careta

Golletes:

Envy Lacquer Golletes

Envy Lacquer Golletes

Illuminacion:

(Let me add...I am not a fan of VNL at all, but I love this

color, VNL and all! It's just so delicate, and the little

flashes of color...my gosh!)

Envy Lacquer Illuminacion

Envy Lacquer Illuminacion

Ofrenda:

Envy Lacquer Ofrenda

Envy Lacquer Ofrenda

Papel Picado:

Envy Lacquer Papel Picado

Envy Lacquer Papel Picado

And now, the Rock Candies! I love the rock candy line. If memory serves, some of them were a little bit thick, but the color payoff and end product is SO WORTH IT. Check 'em out!

Berry Pop:

Envy Lacquer Berry Pop

Envy Lacquer Berry Pop

Purple Punch:

Envy Lacquer Purple Punch

Envy Lacquer Purple Punch

Apple Pucker:

(This picture was taken at the end of the day,

so I wasn't able to get consistent lighting.)

Envy Lacquer Apple Pucker

Envy Lacquer Apple Pucker

You can find Envy Lacquer at the following links!
Website
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Facebook

Thanks for stopping by!
~Stacy

Christmas Mani Round-Up

Whew! That hiatus lasted a little too long. I will try not to be away so much in the future.

Let me start by saying this: Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year! I love winter in general, but Christmas and all that comes along with it just makes it...perfect.

I had big plans. BIG plans to do as many manis as my little heart could squeeze into the month. Sadly...I fell way short. I actually only managed a few that I am classifying as Christmas manis.

First, I'm going to talk about the two manis that I submitted to Nail It! Magazine back in the summer for their winter/Christmas/holiday prompt. One was featured, the other was not. No big deal, I was just excited that one made it since it was my first time submitting something to them!

First up, my stamped Nail It! submission. For this mani, I used Wet 'N Wild Fergie "Mazel Tov Madness" for the base. I then stamped using M Polish Snowberry and CiCi&SiSi plate 08.

Now for my second submission! This one was actually kind of therapeutic to do. Time consuming, but therapeutic. lol Anyways, I started with my base of Zoya Rue (this is quite possibly my favorite nude polish, EVER). Then, I used my Sinful Colors Pride glitter, and fished out all these little red and green pieces, placed them in the shape of a wreath, and drowned them all in top coat.

Now for the rest of them!

First, I got my first F.U.N. Lacquer (!!!). This polish is so pretty. The shiftiness is to die for, and the holo just makes it that much prettier! I do like it, but if the sun would ever show it's beautiful self again, I think I would love it even more!

For this mani, I used F.U.N. Lacquer Unconditional Love (H), and stamped with M Polish Bells of Ireland using BM-S218. Two pictures included to maybe show off that wonderful shift!

Next, I have my first ever Frenzy Polish mani! Man, when I found out Frenzy was releasing a Mockingjay collection, I had to have it. Had to. For this mani, I used Frenzy Polish If We Burn, and stamped with M Polish Cayuga and Winstonia Have A Merry X'Mas.

This mani is the one that I wore for my husband's work Christmas party. I used NYC Fashion Safari for the base, stamped with M Polish Elizabethan using CiCi&SiSi 10.

Technically, I did this one at the end of November, but I'm counting it. ;-) This is Bonita Forget-Me-Not as the base, stamped with M Polish To Have And To Holo using BM-S213. It's not the greatest picture, but I loved this mani!

What's been your favorite mani over the last few months?

Polish on! 

~Stacy

Another Unintentional Hiatus.

My apologies to those that follow my blog regularly! Sometimes life just gets so crazy, and I can't keep up. I have a few posts in the works right now, so please stay tuned!

~Stacy

Galaxy Nails: Envy Lacquer, M Polish

Hello again lovelies! So...let's talk Galaxy nails! Have you done them yet? Are you afraid to try them like I was? Well...let me tell you something! They are so fun and so easy!!! This was my very first attempt at galaxy nails, and I can definitely see myself doing them a lot more often, especially if I keep using Licorice Whip!

For this mani, I used a base of Envy Lacquer Licorice Whip. I sponged on M Polish Apple Blossom, Bells of Ireland, Snowberry and Star Flower. So. Easy. So easy!

Galaxy mani featuring Envy Lacquer Licorice Whip

Galaxy mani featuring Envy Lacquer Licorice Whip and M Polish Starflower

You can find the products I used here:
Envy Lacquer: Website; Facebook; Instagram
M  Polish: Website; Facebook; Instagram

Do you like to do galaxy manis? How often do you do them?
Polish on!
~Stacy

Comparison: OPI Big Apple Red vs. Zoya Carmen

Hello again! Just a quick comparison of a couple of polishes that I have for you today! I was working on my "Favorite Sport or Hobby" mani, and I noticed that Zoya Carmen looked a LOT like OPI Big Apple Red.

Bottle comparison shot. Indoors on top, full sun on bottom.
See how similar they look?!

Now, a little back story that's completely irrelevant to the post (but fun, nonetheless!). OPI Big Apple Red is one of two polishes I received from a fellow March 2010 mom in a Christmas gift exchange a couple of years ago. It was shortly after that, that I found the message board that threw me head first down into the colorful abyss! Now look at me...ok, well, don't...lol!!

Anyways, back on track!

Two coats each, indoors, no top coat.

Two coats each, outdoors, no top coat (sorry for the sheet marks and tip wear!). 

I think that adding a third coat of Zoya Carmen might make these two darn near indistinguishable. What do you think?

Polish on, lovelies!
~Stacy