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Paint The Rainbow - The 1st box

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Hello Lovelies. So on Wednesday I sat at home patiently awaiting the arrival of the 1st ever Paint the Rainbow box the UKs first monthly indie nail box. I was starting to give up hope of it arriving but finally the doorbell rang and I rushed to answer it like a kid at christmas. I was straight into it and my 1st impressions were WOW! and as I opened the bubble wrap to reveal the polishes more WOW! So the theme of the box was favourite album covers and it included 3 brands I hadn't tried before so I couldn't wait to get swatching - So here we go! 1st up a brand that I already know and love Lilypad Lacquer based on Katy Perrys Teenage Dreams and called Teenage Dreams - This is a Lilac Holo with Blue Flecks - the holo has a rose gold look to it. This was fast drying and got perfect coverage in 2 coats. Its a really pretty girly colour. Now a new brand to me Dark Metal Lacquer inspired by Nightwish Oceanborn also called Oceanborn. This is a royal purple holo.

CBL Fall 2015

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Hello Lovely Ladies. Now I am going to hold my hands up now and say "I am a Nail Addict!" This week I have received a lot of polish and I'm already planning my next lot of orders!!! But when I show you what I got you will all understand why. My favourite Indie brand released its latest collection on good old Rainbow Connection on Saturday and after a lot of time debating which 3 i would get - I was only allowing myself 3, I settled on 5 (there may have been wine involved!) and a top coat. So here they are - Rare Orchid - This is a purple/pink holo - my sister said Raspberry. It dries slightly matte but is supper shiny with a top coat. Rain - A bright blue holo - I think peacock or cobalt blue. This is the same finish as Rare Orchid so I definitely recommend a top coat. Memories of You -  A silver/grey holo with a pink undertone. This made me think of a misty winters morning. Again it has the same finish as the 1st 2 so top coat! The

Cupcake Polish - Las Vegas Showgirl Collection

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Hello Nail Fanatics. As you probably learnt from my last post I am a big fan of the online shop Rainbow Connection and it is definitely the source of a lot of my polish collection especially some of my much love indie. In my last couple of orders I received some of the new Cupcake Polish Collection and I am going to share my swatches with you today. But first a bit about Cupcake Polish - They are a US based Indie Polish maker making hand mixed 3-free polishes in the most stunning glitter and holo finishes. So here are the polishes I swatched - First up we have Copa Girls - This has to be one of the most stunning purple polishes I have seen with micro holo glitter in blue purple and red and silver flakies it really is beautiful. Next is Foiles Bergere - This is a gunmetal black/grey again with micro holo glitters in rainbow colours and silver flakies - another stunner in my opinion. And finally Bluebell Girls This blue is shot through with micro holo glitter

Lilypad Lacquer Exclusives from Rainbow Connection

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Hi Nail Addicts My post today is all about my latest haul from Rainbow Connection. I have zero self control when it comes to new pretties on RC especially when its a brand I know and love! My newest haul contains 4 Lilypad Lacquers which are exclusive to the shop. I have been a fan of Lilypad for a while now so was very excited to learn RC would be stocking them son at 8pm on the release day I was there ready to get my goodies - all us RC addicts are the same!!! So here are my new beauties - Obviously I couldn't wait to get swatching and thats what you all want to see!! So first we have Not Pink - Its definitely a pink! A hot pink shot through with a blue shimmer and fine holo glitter - a must have for all you pink ladies Next is Grape Aid - Now I would call this a royal purple - think crown jewels and its shot through with a red and blue holo. I nearly didn't get this one but I'm really glad the wine persuaded me to!!! Then we have Violet Beau

Freckles Nail Mail

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Hi Everyone. First I must apologise I have been a really bad blogger lately but I have had my holiday, my computer is now fixed and I am back and I have lots of things planned. Today I am sharing with you some nail mail I received while I was on holiday. These gorgeous holo neons from Freckles Polish which is a UK indie brand. I had been after these for a while and Julieann very kindly made me a set of minis. So here are my swatches - 1st up is this pretty pnky/red holo called Stilettos - Then we have the purple which is called Shellsuit Superstar - (I love this one!) Next is this neon yellow called Scrunchies -  And finally and I think my favourite is the green called Pogo Stick -  (Yep definitely my favourite!) So there are my swatches. All of these were 2 coats with a top coat and the top coat definitely brought out all the holoy goodness! If you haven't tried Freckles Polish before I 100% recommend that you do as its important to