Literary Lacquers June 2017 Re-released Polishes and Gift With Purchase: Swatches and Reviews

*press samples*

Hi guys! TGIF! I can't complain about this week. I just found out that I'll have a 4 day weekend for the 4th of July, so I feel like I should do something special. I guess we'll see. As I mentioned on Wednesday, Literary Lacquers is back today with 24 previously retired colors as well as a brand new trio. I have 2 of these re-released polishes to show you tonight, in addition to a special gift-with-purchase polish. The store is going to remain open, so feel free to shop at your leisure. I know I was sent these for review, but I'm going to purchase a few that are catching my eye. Let's go ahead and look at these beauties.

Top Shelf Lacquer Mystery Grab Bag Swatches and Reviews

Hi guys! Happy Valentine's Day! Tonight I don't have a specific Valentine's Day polish for you, but I recently bought a Mystery Grab Bag from Top Shelf Lacquer which included several Valentine's Day-appropriate colors. I know a lot of people want to know exactly what they're buying, but I sort of like the surprise. They still have this set for sale in both full-size and mini versions (8 mL) if you are interested. I bought the mini bottles, and I'm actually really impressed with the bottle size/shape and brush. I think 8 mL is quite generous, and I had no issues with applying the polishes with the miniature versions. Shall we get to the main event?

Paint Box Polish The 12 Collection Swatches and Reviews: Axe Fight, Hey Missy!, and The Ultimate Warrier

Hi guys! Tonight I'm back with the final 3 polishes from Paint Box Polish's 12 Collection I started on Tuesday. While the first 2 polishes were some astounding multichrome colors, the last 3 have a variety of finishes. Shall we get started with some swatches? Let's do this!

Paint Box Polish Axe Fight (2 coats)

Axe Fight is a black crelly with fine silver holographic flakes and red shimmer. Unfortunately it's sort of hard to see the shimmer in the photos, but it's there. This one reminds me of space, and would be perfect for anyone too scared to wear just a plain black creme. I didn't think much of it in the bottle, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I loved this one! It applied well in just 2 easy coats. 

Paint Box Polish Hey Missy! (2 coats, natural finish)

Paint Box Polish Hey Missy! (2 coats, w/topcoat)

It's been awhile since any brands have released some matte polishes, so I was surprised with the finish on Hey Missy! It's a deep plum color with a matte finish. I personally like it better with topcoat, but that's just me. It practically applied itself in 2 coats and dried really quickly with the matte finish if you don't want to add topcoat. 

Paint Box Polish The Ultimate Warrior (3 coats)

No, not this Ultimate Warrier:


Source

Man, I wish this was the inspiration because how colorful would that be?! Now that I think of it, has there been any polish collections inspired by WWF/WWE wrestlers? When I was a really young child in the 80s, I was a big wrestling fan. Just me? I haven't watched it in years, but it was fun when I was a kid. Ok, back to The Ultimate Warrier the polish. It's a really deep burgundy color with lots of red and gold glass-flecked shimmer. Have I mentioned lately how much I love glass-flecked shimmer? I don't normally go for red polishes, but this one is just too special to ignore. It wasn't too sheer, but I used 3 coats for added depth.

Overall, I'm really happy I bought the whole collection in mini bottles. If you can only get a couple, definitely get the multichrome polishes, but you can't go wrong with any of them. The 12 Collection is still for sale on the Paint Box Polish website, and the mini polishes start at $6 each. Find out more about Paint Box Polish on their website, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

Zoya Fall 2016 Urban Grunge Collection Metallic Holos Swatches & Reviews Part I

*press samples*

Hi guys! I hope the start of your week is off to a great start! I was completely swamped at work today, but that's not always a bad thing. Oh, and there will be another Nibs & Nails this week, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Tonight I'll be starting the shimmery side of the Zoya Urban Grunge collection. This side of the collection features 3 holo finishes and 3 glass-flecked metallic finishes. Without further ado, let's do this!

Right on the Nail ~ China Glaze Holiday 2015 Cheers Collection Swatches and Review: Don't Get Elfed Up

China Glaze Don't Get Elfed Up (2 coats)

Hi guys! TGIF! We finally made it to another weekend. I don't have many plans, but that's fine by me. As you can see from the pictures above, this polish was swatched a long time ago (just look how short my nails are...no, I haven't broken a nail-yet). I think it just somehow got lost in the shuffle because I think it's a gorgeous polish. I wasn't too thrilled with the rest of the offerings from the China Glaze 2015 holiday collection (*ahem* this is the only color I bought and it was months after it was released) and that's a shame because they usually are on point! Anyway, Don't Get Elfed Up is a blackened base with metallic teal flecks. It also shifts to purple at some angles, but I wasn't really able to capture it in pictures. I guess if you look at the bottle on the last picture you can see a little of the purple. After using another China Glaze brush last week, I noticed that I'm not used to the long and thin brushes anymore. It seems like lots of mainstream brands and indies have gone to the flattened brush, and I'm totally ok with that. The polish itself was really opaque and only needed 2 coats for full coverage. Overall, I had no issues with the formula. If you can still find it, I definitely recommend picking it up! 

The cheapest place to find China Glaze is through Transdesign for $3.25 each. Surprise, they still have this collection for sale! They also have the fall 2016 collection for sale, and guess what? They are bringing back the Crinkled Chrome finish. What do you think about that? You can also find them at your local Sally's Beauty Supply or Ulta stores where prices may vary. Get more info on China Glaze on their Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages.

Right on the Nail ~ China Glaze Holiday 2015 Cheers Collection Swatches and Review: Don't Get Elfed Up

China Glaze Don't Get Elfed Up (2 coats)

Hi guys! TGIF! We finally made it to another weekend. I don't have many plans, but that's fine by me. As you can see from the pictures above, this polish was swatched a long time ago (just look how short my nails are...no, I haven't broken a nail-yet). I think it just somehow got lost in the shuffle because I think it's a gorgeous polish. I wasn't too thrilled with the rest of the offerings from the China Glaze 2015 holiday collection (*ahem* this is the only color I bought and it was months after it was released) and that's a shame because they usually are on point! Anyway, Don't Get Elfed Up is a blackened base with metallic teal flecks. It also shifts to purple at some angles, but I wasn't really able to capture it in pictures. I guess if you look at the bottle on the last picture you can see a little of the purple. After using another China Glaze brush last week, I noticed that I'm not used to the long and thin brushes anymore. It seems like lots of mainstream brands and indies have gone to the flattened brush, and I'm totally ok with that. The polish itself was really opaque and only needed 2 coats for full coverage. Overall, I had no issues with the formula. If you can still find it, I definitely recommend picking it up! 

The cheapest place to find China Glaze is through Transdesign for $3.25 each. Surprise, they still have this collection for sale! They also have the fall 2016 collection for sale, and guess what? They are bringing back the Crinkled Chrome finish. What do you think about that? You can also find them at your local Sally's Beauty Supply or Ulta stores where prices may vary. Get more info on China Glaze on their Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages.

Right on the Nail ~ Zoya Redbook Trio Swatches and Review: Marjorie and Earth Day Exchange 2016 Details

Zoya Marjorie (2 coats)

Hi guys! Sorry I was MIA on Friday, but I was in Atlanta for a fountain pen show. I even talked to a maker who makes his own acrylic resins and I recommended he add some holographic shimmer to them because nail polish fanatics would be all over that! If that ends up happening I'll let you know. Tonight I have a color from the Zoya for Redbook Trio that I received in my 2015 Mystery Box a few months ago. Stick with me and I'll give you the scoop on the Zoya Earth Day Exchange that started TODAY and goes through the end of the month. 

Marjorie is a deep fuchsia glass-flecked polish with lots of pink and blue shimmer. Zoya really knows how to do a glass-flecked polish (China Glaze is up there as well...when they actually decide to do them). I had no formula issues to mention, and it was opaque in just 2 coats. You can still buy this polish, but you have to buy the trio for $27. If I get the chance, I'll go ahead and post the other 2 colors which includes a cherry red creme and a gold glitter topper. 

Will you be taking part in the 2017 Earth Day Exchange program? You will need to buy at least 6 polishes, but they will all be 50% off with the code ZGREEN. You don't have to send in your old polishes since it's the honor system. I think donating the polishes you don't love anymore to a shelter or nursing home who accepts them is the best option. Here's the rest of the information:

ZOYA EARTH DAY NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE 2016 – STARTS MONDAY - APRIL 18, 2016!

Let us handle the nail polish recycling for you!

With over 300 long-wearing nail polish shades rooted in a healthy philosophy, it’s no surprise that Zoya is committed to helping you green your beauty routine! That’s why each year we give you the opportunity to exchange any old nail polish bottles that you may have laying around your house collecting dust, or that are not BIG5FREE* formulas, for brand new toxin-free** Zoya Nail Polish shades. You can rest assured that your unwanted polishes will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Helping the earth is easy… all you have to do to get started is pick out your NEW Zoya colors at zoya.com, follow the promo instructions below and checkout. Let us do the rest!
How the ZOYA EARTH DAY NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE works...

1.     Visit www.zoya.com and add a minimum of 6 bottles of Zoya Nail Polish (no more than 24 bottles) to your cart. Minimum 12, maximum 48 for professional accounts.
 

2.     Apply Code: ZGREEN and a 50% credit will be added to your exchange order - free shipping included!
 

3.     Complete checkout and you're all set! If you need further instructions (including info for our professional program) on sending back your unwanted polishclick HERE.

The exchange runs on the honor system, which means you are not obligated to send in your unwanted polish - we assume you're going to do the right thing! Many people donate the polish to a local cause instead, which we fully support. If you choose to send back your polishes, please check with your carrier of choice for shipping guidelines and restrictions for nail polish. For full promotion terms & conditions and instructions on how to send in your polish, click HERE.

USE CODE: ZGREEN
Offer valid 4/18/16 - 4/30/16 (11:59pm EST)

Right on the Nail ~ Zoya Summer 2015 Paradise Sun Collection Swatches and Review: Aphrodite

Zoya Aphrodite (3 coats)

*press samples*

Hi guys, the next few nights I am going to post the other summer collection from Zoya that features shimmers and glass-flecked polishes. As an aside, I noticed on Twitter a few days ago that Zoya now has a NM Naked Manicure line that features color perfectors as well as a separate basecoat and topcoat. I don't know much more than what the website states, but I am intrigued to say the least.

You guys will all be shocked, but one of my favorites of the Paradise Sun collection is Aphrodite. It's a bright red color that has purple and orange glass flecks. It has more of a jelly consistency compared to the Zoyas with the same type of look. It comes to no surprise that this will need either 2 heavy or 3 light coats to fully cover any nail lines. I used 3 easy ones for the photos above. It reminds me a bit of some of the tomatoes we have growing in the garden right now (we've already harvested a few so far).

These retail for $9 and you can find out more about them on their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages.

*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*

Right on the Nail ~ Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel Swatches and Review: Autumn Spice

Revlon Autumn Spice (2 coats)

Is Revlon getting rid of their Parfumerie collection? I ask because I found most of them on sale at my local Walgreens recently. So you know that I ended up buying all of the discounted polishes...because why not? I've reviewed a few of the Parfumerie polishes previously, and to refresh your memory, these are scented polishes. I'm not normally a huge fan of scents on the nails because it can sometimes give me a headache. Luckily, Autumn Spice gave me no issues in terms of application or headache-inducing scent. It's a beautiful bronzy brown color with red and gold/copper glass flecks. It's a bit darker than other colors I've been wearing recently, but it's a nice change, for sure.

Right on the Nail ~ SinfulColors Spring 2015 Citrus Twist and Opalescent Topper Collections: Horizon Shine and Prized Plume

*press samples*

Hello beautiful! Tonight I have the final 2 spring polishes from SinfulColors. Each come from a different collection: Horizon Shine comes from the Citrus Twist Topper collection and Prized Plume comes from the Opalescent Topper collection. Each collection contains a total of 3 new polishes and I have 1 from each. Even though these are called toppers, you can get these both to be opaque on their own. 

SinfulColors Horizon Shine (3 coats)

I sort of wish I got 2 of the Citrus Twist colors because they are beautiful glass-flecked polishes. Horizon Shine is a bright red with orange, pink and gold glass flecks. I love it! This one was more pigmented than Prized Plune and completely covered in 3 easy coats. Definitely pick this one up!

SinfulColors Prized Plume (3 coats)

Prized Plume can sometimes look straight up blue, but in others can appear more teal. I guess you could call it a peacock blue. It has an opalescent shimmer finish that would probably work best layered. It was hard to get the tips of my nails to completely cover. As you can see, it's a bit sheer on its own, but 3 thin coats is fine. Make sure to make the layers thin because you can get some bubbling if you don't.

You can find this collection now at your local Walgreens, Rite Aid and other mass retailers for only $1.99. Make sure to look for sales that only make them $0.99. Also check out SinfulColors on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

*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*

Rainbow Honey May 2014 Mini Mystery Bag Swatch and Review: Waves

Rainbow Honey Waves (2 coats)

Rainbow Honey is a brand I've been dying to try, and since they recently came out with a Mystery Bag in May with 3 mini polishes (5 ml, but in a tall bottle, so it's really easy to use) and a sprinkling of other products as well, I just had to get my hands on one. Overall,  I got three polishes, a small shea butter soap, a small perfume rollerball in Summer Juice like the soap, a lip balm in Honeymint, and some nail art studs and applicators all for $13.95 shipped. You can also get a full sized version for $25 (not including shipping). 

The first mini polish I have is from their upcoming summer collection and is called Waves. Perfect name for this glass-flecked turquoise with gold shimmer. I can't tell you how many compliments I got on this one. It almost glows! I was worried that it could be sheer, but it was completely opaque after 2 very easy coats. Overall, I am extremely impress with the polishes and products for the price. I will show the other polishes in the coming days, so stay tuned. 

If you're interested in the June Bag, it's still for sale here and the shipping is really fast. What do you think? 

Zoya Summer 2013 Swatches and Review Spam Part Deux: Amy and Rocky

Zoya Amy (2 coats)

Zoya Rocky (2 coats)

Continuing on with the Zoya spam, I have 2 polishes that come from the 2 different 2013 Summer collections-Amy from the Irresistible and Rocky from the Stunning collection. Up first is Amy. You may notice a lot of orange and dusty polishes on my blog. My husband's favorite color is orange so he can enjoy them. He's been so supportive of my blog, I figure it's the least I can do. Either way, I still like orange anyway. This one just shines. Shines! It's a bright orange with their famous glass-flecked gold shimmer. I think this one would also look great as a pedicure this summer. The formula was perfect in only 2 coats. 

The second polish I have is Rocky which is pretty much the exact opposite of Amy. It's a medium dusty blue that dries a little bit darker than the bottle color. I love it! It looks a bit similar to Robyn though. Other bloggers were saying Robyn is brighter and Rocky is a dustier blue. I haven't done a comparison so I'm just the messenger from others who have. This one also had a great formula and application. Enjoy your night. 

P.S. I'm still a bit sick and doctors still have no idea what I have. I've had bloodwork done, checkups, etc. Anyone else have a fever for over a week with only a headache, fatigue and body aches (all likely due to the fever)? Yeah, no other real symptom. I also got the flu shot and it doesn't feel like the flu. 

Revlon LE Electric Chrome Collection (The Amazing Spiderman 2) Swatch and Review: 1000 Volts

Revlon 1000 Volts (3 coats)

Apparently Spiderman 2 is coming out in early May, so Revlon teamed up with them for a collection of makeup and polishes. Each polish has a fun web design on the handle that I forgot to take a picture of-oops! 1000 Volts is a gold glass-flecked polishes that flashes green. It's not an in-your-face duochrome, but it's definitely there (you can especially see it in the first picture). These are pretty cool, and I think Ulta has pretty much every major drugstore brand on sale this week for 40% off, so you might want to check there for these (that's where I found this one). Gold's not always my favorite, but as a duochrome, I think this one is awesome. As for formula, it's a bit sheer and needed 3 coats. 

Jin Soon and Amy Smilovic of Tibi Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Swatch: Obsidian

Jin Soon Obsidian (2 coats)

*press sample*

I've heard of Jin Soon, but was never able to try any of their products, mostly due to the price point. Did this polish live up to the price? In my opinion, yes. Obsidian comes from a collaboration for fall and winter with Amy Smilovic and was inspired by utilitarian and layering. All polishes in this collection all contain mica to give their color and they are 5-Free. The top of the bottle is similar to Illamasqua and Butter London where there is a cap you take off to get to the brush. 

I don't know if I can put into words how beautiful this one looks. It has multiple colors, but blue, pink and gold are the dominant mica colors in a black base. The formula was slightly thin, but I had no problem with application. So, onto the price. This is going to set you back $18. Sure, it's a splurge, but it's a great polish. You can find this collection at Space NK, Sephora online and the Tibi Boutique website.  

*This polish was 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*