July 2018 Polish Pickup Rewind: Mace Polish's Starlight Starbright

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Hi guys! I'm finally back from my work trip. Tomorrow happens to be the 4th of July, so I get to rest up a little bit. Well, that and watch some fireworks! I've had the chance to review a few Polish Pickup colors in the past, and instead of a regular month, PPU is taking July off. Each brand is permitted to re-release a polish of their choice in their respective storefronts. Mace Polish (soon to be Static Lacquer), has chosen Starlight Starbright from the January Crystals & Gemstones to bring back, and it's available now for $12 through July 31st with a cap of 150 bottles. All orders with Starlight Starbright will receive 15% off their entire purchase with code ILOVEPPU. It seems like most brands are running sales for a percentage off or free shipping to offset the shipping you have to pay. Keep reading for more pics and the full review. 

Right on the Nail ~ Morgan Taylor Summer 2016 A Very Nauti-cal Girl Collection Swatches and Reviews Part I

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Hi guys! Did you have a good weekend? It was pretty quiet around here, which is always appreciated. We went to see Central Intelligence (not life-changing, but it was cute) and took Scraggles to the dog park. Tonight I have the first of 2 posts featuring the newest Morgan Taylor polishes. It's a 4-piece collection with 3 cremes and 1 shimmer polish inspired by all things nautical. Are you ready?

Morgan Taylor Catch My Drift (2 coats)

Up first is a blurple creme called Catch My Drift. You know me, I'm a sucker for blues. In real life the color is a little darker than the pictures above, so be aware of that. I found the formula to be a bit thin and watery, so make sure to remove all excess polish before applying to the nail. That being said, I only needed 2 coats for full coverage. 

Morgan Taylor Girls Love Buoys (2 coats)

Girls Love Buoys is a bright pink creme. I wouldn't call it a neon pink for summer, but it's still fairly bright. I probably have some other pinks similar to it, but it's still a great staple polish. The formula was much easier to work with compared to Catch My Drift, and it only needed 2 easy coats.

Morgan Taylor polishes can sometimes be hard to find, but you can finally buy them online without a license from Loxa Beauty for $9.00 each (hint, some of the polishes are on sale for as low as $4.25). The collection was also released in mini bottles, and you can buy the set of 4 for only $15. You can keep up with Morgan Taylor on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages as well.

*These polishes were provided by the company or PR representative. All reviews are based solely on my opinion. For more information, please see my full disclosure at the bottom of the site*

Barielle Nail Lacquer Swatches and Reviews: Designer Shoes and Greenwich Village at Dawn

Barielle Designer Shoes (2 coats)

Barielle Greenwich Village at Dawn (2 coats)

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How can weekends go so fast? Wasn't just yesterday Friday? My brother left this afternoon, so it's back to being quiet in the household. 

I have 2 more Barielle colors to show you that are quite different from each other. The first is Designer Shoes which is a purple creme with lots of blue undertones. My camera, of course, couldn't accurately show the color since it is more purple in real life. The application was pretty good; it was very pigmented, but wouldn't self level for some reason.

The second polish is a work appropriate one called Greenwich Village at Dawn and is a pinkish nude with green shimmer. As you can see from the bottle picture, the green shimmer really stands out. Unfortunately, this doesn't resonate well on the nail. This one is pretty unique, but I really wish the green stood out more. The application and formula was back to be great for this one as well. I have the summer collection from Barielle to show soon, so keep them in mind. 

You can find Barielle treatments at your local Sally Beauty Supply store, or the full collection on their online website. You can also find them at other online retailers such as Transdesign and prices vary from $3-$8. 

*These polishes were provided by the company or PR representative. All reviews are based solely on my opinion. For more information, please see my full disclosure at the bottom of the site*