Painted Polish Hella Handmade Creations (HHC) Swatches and Review: Merci

Painted Polish Merci (3 coats)

Hi guys! Long time, no blog. I've been really busy with work lately and just haven't had the time to post anything. Tonight is Monday night, which means The Bachelorette is on. No shame, I watch it with my husband every week. I'm interested to see how Becca does this season. Unfortunately the polish I have to show tonight is no longer available, but I definitely recommend you stop by their website to see some other beautiful shades. Merci is a color from Painted Polish for Hella Handmade Creations (HHC) that I was able to snag in an overpour. 

Merci is a blackened base with lots of bronze flakes and shimmer with a sprinkling of holo glitter. The bronze really lightens it up, and really makes this one stand out. I used 3 thin coats for my photos, but you may be able to get away with 2 with heavier coats. It dried with minimal texture, mostly due to the holo glitters. Removal was fairly painless, even with the flakes and glitter. 

Although this one is no longer available, there are lots of other beauties on Lexi's website. Head on over to the Painted Polish webpage, Instagram, or Facebook pages for more information. 

JReine May 2018 Hella Handmade Creations (HHC) Exclusive: Carnival Nights

*press sample*

Hi guys! I have an extra special weekend edition post for tonight. I never really bought anything from Hella Holo Customs previously, but they recently did a full revamp of their business and it's now called Hella Handmade Creations and it's open to everyone. Previously you could only buy and sell through the Facebook group or you'd get in trouble. I didn't like the hassle it all seemed, but now you get a full week to openly purchase these exclusive polishes with no strings attached. It seems very similar to Polish Pickup in that lots of brands release LE polishes and the polish is sent out about 3-4 weeks after the end of the pre-order. I am super excited to feature a new brand to the blog that has a new color releasing this Monday, May 14th. Jill is the mastermind behind JReine Cosmetics, and she has been delightful to work with. Carnival Nights will be on pre-order between May 14-21 and will retail for $13 for a 0.5 oz (15 ml) bottle (no cap). 

JReine Carnival Nights (2 coats)

Carnival Nights was inspired by a New Orleans Endymion parade photo and boy does it show! This polish has a bit of everything and I love it! It has a blue/green/purple shift depending on the angle, linear holo sparkles, and silver and gold flake finish. The flakes take over in lower light while the holo finish stands out in sunlight or bright light. The formula was perfect in just 2 coats, and it dried with no texture. 

Carnival Nights is one of those polishes that's a must have. It stands out and I received several compliments at work. JReine has a wide variety of other polishes and finishes in her Etsy shop, so make sure to check those out, too! This one will be available this Monday through Monday, May 21st. You can find out more about JReine on their website, Instagram page, Facebook, or Facebook Fan Group.