Jesslacquer Fairy Dust - Oh My Flakie Goodness!

 *Prize*

 *Provided for review*

 

Happy Saturday!  I am so honored and excited to share a polish from new indie on the scene, Jesslacquer.  Jess is releasing her new fall polish collection, OMFG - Oh My Flakie Goodness! and it looks to be a stunner based on the polish I'm wearing now.  She had a contest on social media to help names the shades, and I am so flattered that she picked one my names! 
As a thank you to those whose names were selected, she sent us one of the new polishes! And because she's already a sweetheart, she sent one more so I could post my reviews and (little did I know at the time) swatches that you will drool over because of how amazing this collection is!  Thanks so much, Jess!

So, first the package came and the bottles were wrapped so adorably that I had to share with you! Talk about immediately getting me excited...shiny magenta wrapping will do it every time! :)

Then I unwrapped one, and woah......

Then I put is on, and squee!!

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Fairy Dust is the name of this polish, and I am smitten with it!  This was 3 easy coats, and a topcoat. The first coat was sheer, so you could easily layer it over something.  But 2-3 coats will definitely make Fairy Dust opaque and each coat adds more magic! I have such a weakness for grey polishes.

Fairy Dust is described as "a light grey with holographic glitter, pink/purple/gold multichrome flakies, and teal/green multichrome flakies."  But I think my "OMFG!!" was just as accurate.  I mean, this macro:

I've included a picture she posted that shows all 7 shades in the Oh My Flakie Goodness collection available as of tonight on her Etsy shop. The full collection has crellies, jellies, toppers - something for everyone!  This is her second collection to date, and I am definitely excited to see what's next for Jesslacquer.   You can also keep up with Jesslacquer on her Instagram

 

Thanks for stopping by and please let me know if you picked up any from the OMFG collection!  I have another to show you soon, so until then...

xoxo

~ Hayley ~

2014 Favorites

We hope you all had a great holiday and here's to the New Year!  Without further adieu, these were our favorite polishes from 2014.  Did any of these make your list this year?  Are you making any polish/ blog resolutions in the new year?

Hayley's Favorites:

My resolution this year is to explore (and post) more Indie polishes.  Almost everything I posted this year was from mainstream brands, but there are too many fabulous indie makers out there to pass up!

Sinful Shine Prosecco

A polish so nice, Sinful released it twice! (and right in a row).  I'm sure I don't need to say much more about the stir Prosecco caused, but you can view my full post here.

China Glaze - Choo-Choo Choose You

I imagine China Glaze Choo-Choo Choose You will show up on a few 2014 lists. I love how multi-faceted this polish is, so it deserved a spot!  Post is linked to check out more pictures.

Sinful Shine Go Glossy

I just could not get enough of this color on my nails this fall and winter.  There were many that I liked, but this one actually came out in 2014...way to Go Glossy! ;)

Jackie's favorites:

My resolution is to try more polishes from my stash. Anyone up for "Untried Tuesday" posts? I did get a few new polishes for Christmas so you'll be seeing those soon!

My first pick should come as no surprise and it isn't one specific brand, but a color - PURPLE! I've been so into purple in 2014 and I don't forsee that changing much next year. Here are a few of my favorites I've shared:
BEGL Fare the Wind
Different Dimension Dueling Unicorns
China Glaze Choo-choo-choose You
Above the Curve UH Purple

My next 2014 favorite was a surprise to me. I never would have guessed an orange polish would steal my heart as much as LynBDesigns Am I Ginger? has! This color just worked for me. I admit I bought it simply for the name, but I am so glad I put it on. This is proof that sometimes when step out of your comfort zone you find something new to love.

My final 2014 favorite isn't a polish, but rather my new found love for cuticle care products. Be they oils or balms, I've been much more diligent about using these daily and I try to use something after I wash my hands, even if its just a standard lotion. I've found that moisturizing helps my nails grow faster and I can say that I have seen some improvement in my peeling. Not as much as I'd like, but it all takes time. So if you don't already use some sort of cuticle oil or balm or lotion or something, try it out in 2015 and let us know how it works for you!

Here's to a new year filled with fun new favorites! Cheers to 2015!

~ Hayley and Jackie

Covergirl Outlast Nail Gloss: Crushed Berries

Hi lovelies! I cannot get enough of this deep, dark berry cream for fall...I can't believe this is the only polish I have like it!  This beauty was found in the Walgreens clearance section a few months ago and is the first Covergirl polish I have probably worn since high school!  This is Crushed Berries from the Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant line.

I used two coats and a quick dry topcoat.  The formula was nice, thin and pigmented.  Because a darker berry polish was a newer venture for me (and the thinner formula), I struggled around the cuticle area a bit...but I adore this color!  I love that it is not as purple or pink as some berries and has just the slightest hint of brown that gives it this color.  Wear time was really good...after the 5th day still no chips, just nail growth and slight tip wear.

Outdoors sunlight

Crushed Berries isn't in stores anymore but you can find it on Amazon for a good price!  While I would definitely buy this line again, I think the the normal price of $5.49 - $5.99 is a bit much.  I will pretty much stick to checking in the Walgreens or Target clearance areas or a good sale.  Thanks for stopping by and let us know your favorite berry polishes!

~ Hayley

What We Loved...in February

We thought it appropriate that for the month of love we should share what we loved.  We plan to continue this if you decide you would like to see end of the month product posts.  Please let us know what you think!

Jackie's favorites:

In early February I found myself reaching for bright blue shades of polish - CG's Man Hunt being the main one. I love this color. It looks great under many of the glitters I own and it is also a nice cheerful color on it's own.

I've also been obsessed with Rainbow Honey's Sweet Talk collection this month. Appropriate, no? With it's creamy white and glitter polish, Sweet Talk was the perfect polish for my Cupcake Nails (posted on our Facebook page) while the shimmery Be Mine and blingy XOXO were perfect paired together for a sweet V-Day mani.

It is winter (stating the obvious!) and I've been trying to find the perfect hand cream. I've tried several this month, but the standout products are Neutrogena's Hand Cream and the Josie Maran Argan Balm. I've been putting the balm on my dry and rough spots before bed, including my cuticles, and then adding the Neutrogena on top to kind of seal it all in. It seems to be working so far! I also want to give a shout out to 365 Days of Color because I've been using the hand cream I received in my Valentine's bag off and on as well. While I am in love with the rich formula, the scent I received is not really my thing (I'm REALLY picky because most things give me a headache and/or can lean to a migraine). I will definitely be ordering some in the future though! Note: I ordered a sampler of her balms as well, but have only been using them for a few days. The scents I chose are so yummy that I just know I need them in some hand cream!


Hayley's favorites:

The one polish, of all those I tried, that I found myself looking at again and again was this Love, Charlotte one I posted about at the beginning of the month.  I loved how the color popped when I was wearing a white or cream sweater.

Of course, I grabbed a second one to share the love! :)

With winter (hopefully) winding down, my hands need serious moisture.  I love this cream from J.R. Watkins.  It is absolutely the perfect lemon cream scent!  It's indescribable; not too sweet and not too citrusy...just perfect!  I found this at Ross for just $3.99 but I've seen it at other random stores for around $8.

This next one is a late decision.  I was all set to mention OPI's Pirouette My Whistle (I know I'm late to the party) and how I wanted to use it over everything. 
BUT...on Monday I received the mini bottle of Pastoral I ordered from Cagedbird Nail Lacquer and I died when I saw it in person.  Just look at this polish!!  Matte seafoamy mint, white and lavender w/ pastel green and silver.  This could have just been named 'Hayley'.  Instantly my favorite!  I will be wearing this all Spring I can tell.  You can purchase this polish from her Etsy store.

Lastly, I just adore these little cupcake key caps I received around my birthday.  How can you not smile when you see these on your keys?! 

They were purchased at Forever 21 and I believe you can find them on Amazon as well.

What were your favorite finds in February?