FOREWORD :
Hi there, my darlings!!! It's finally TIME!!! We've all been SO excited about the coming blogaversary and the giveaway I've put together that I don't even know where the month of January went! Much like this entire year! I cannot BELIEVE it's already been a year since I started my blogging adventures with that very first blurry picture with no clean up to speak of! Since then, I've had the infinite pleasure and honor of working with and getting to know some of the most talented indie makers in the industry and this giveaway includes ALL of my favorite people! Believe me, when I say, I have cherry-picked these makers and I love each and every one of them, not only as a brand, but as people!

I decided to do things a little differently this time and showcase each maker on a separate day--every one of them deserves their time in the spotlight! So, each day in February and into the first week of March, we will have ONE giveaway, featuring one maker and her brand! Each will last 48 hours ONLY and all entries must be submitted within those 24 hours to register! After the giveaway ends, winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is picked. Each maker will send prizes to their winners directly! Some of the giveaways are OPEN INTERNATIONALLY, while other are US ONLY. Please maker sure to CAREFULLY read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being disqualified!

Noelie of Smitten Polish is my twin in the polish world! We're both Librans, we both have a slightly cuckoo obsession with food and we both love the same sorts of polish--in fact, I can't really name one polish she's sent me to review that I've HATED! I mean, I don't even DO greens but I can appreciate the sheer in-your-face awesomeness that is Electric Lime! I absolutely adore her and her polishes so you can only imagine how excited I am to announce that the 3 lucky winners of this giveaway will each be able to choose TWO polishes of their choice from her store as prizes! Lordy, lordy! Good luck picking from that SMORGASBORD!! <3


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Hi there, my darlings!! Remember the GORGEOUS turquoise microglitter custom polish Cameo of Cameo Colours Lacquers had whipped up for my blogaversary giveaway? I hope you do because this one is a stunner!! I am soooo thankful to Cameo for making this for us and I'm so impressed with how quickly she made exactly what I had in mind! Despite the late hour, I NEED to show you swatches in all its glory!!

Babi's Bollywood bling is a STUNNING turquoise, full-coverage holographic microglitter polish! Both the application and formula on this polish was perfect--squishy jelly-like without being too gloopy or too sheer! I used 3 smooth coats by itself for the swatches below, topped with 1 generous coat of G&G's HK Girl. This is such a complex polish--it positively glows from within and looks greener in certain lights, bluer in others! Either way, it's sheer perfection!








With flash!!






Look at all the holo sparkle!!





So there you have it, my darlings! My beautiful custom from Cameo Colours Lacquers! Outside of my blogaversary giveaway, this will be released for sale HERE in a couple of months as part of a blogger collection! Remember to follow Cameo Colours Lacquers on FACEBOOK and on INSTAGRAM to see previews of all her other beauties and for the latest updates!

What do you think of my custom?  Do you love it as much as I do? Tell me all about it in the comments section below!

Until next time,
<3
B


****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****


FOREWORD :
Hi there, my darlings!!! It's finally TIME!!! We've all been SO excited about the coming blogaversary and the giveaway I've put together that I don't even know where the month of January went! Much like this entire year! I cannot BELIEVE it's already been a year since I started my blogging adventures with that very first blurry picture with no clean up to speak of! Since then, I've had the infinite pleasure and honor of working with and getting to know some of the most talented indie makers in the industry and this giveaway includes ALL of my favorite people! Believe me, when I say, I have cherry-picked these makers and I love each and every one of them, not only as a brand, but as people!

I decided to do things a little differently this time and showcase each maker on a separate day--every one of them deserves their time in the spotlight! So, each day in February and into the first week of March, we will have ONE giveaway, featuring one maker and her brand! Each will last 48 hours ONLY and all entries must be submitted within those 24 hours to register! After the giveaway ends, winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is picked. Each maker will send prizes to their winners directly! Some of the giveaways are OPEN INTERNATIONALLY, while other are US ONLY. Please maker sure to CAREFULLY read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being disqualified!

I have known Lauren of You Polish almost as long as I got back into polish in a big way! I was part of a birthday swap group with her and I was befriended by the fiercely loyal, incredibly straightforward and amazingly generous Lauren! Since then, we've shared a whole bunch of firsts together--my very first blog post, my first blurry picture, my very first custom, my first offer of a review (from her) and now my first blogaversary--it's been an amazing ride and Lauren has been with me through it all! With a heart full of gratitude and love, I present to you today's giveaway! Take a look at what Lauren has got in store for 3 winners!


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FOREWORD :
Hi there, my darlings!!! It's finally TIME!!! We've all been SO excited about the coming blogaversary and the giveaway I've put together that I don't even know where the month of January went! Much like this entire year! I cannot BELIEVE it's already been a year since I started my blogging adventures with that very first blurry picture with no clean up to speak of! Since then, I've had the infinite pleasure and honor of working with and getting to know some of the most talented indie makers in the industry and this giveaway includes ALL of my favorite people! Believe me, when I say, I have cherry-picked these makers and I love each and every one of them, not only as a brand, but as people!

I decided to do things a little differently this time and showcase each maker on a separate day--every one of them deserves their time in the spotlight! So, each day in February and into the first week of March, we will have ONE giveaway, featuring one maker and her brand! Each will last 48 hours ONLY and all entries must be submitted within those 24 hours to register! After the giveaway ends, winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is picked. Each maker will send prizes to their winners directly! Some of the giveaways are OPEN INTERNATIONALLY, while other are US ONLY. Please maker sure to CAREFULLY read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being disqualified!

If you remember my swatches of Sara's Cupcake Polish holos, you will know why I'm so excited for this giveaway! I mean, I reviewed 3 holos and every one of them was like HOLY HOLO, Batman! So, you can imagine my utter glee when Sara surprised me with not one, but TWO customs for my blogaversary giveaway! Isn't she the BEST?! Thank you so much, Sara--I absolutely LOVE them and I'm so sure my followers are just as thrilled as I am!! Take a look at Calcutta and Mehendi party, which 3 winners will receive as prizes!


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Hi there, my darlings!! I am so excited about today's giveaway because it will give you a chance to win a polish that I am totally in love with! I am so thrilled with how beautiful my blogaversary custom from Laura of ellagee is!! For the first time in WEEKS, I did a FULL, 2 hand manicure because I couldn't bear to take this beauty off! Believe me, this is a BIG thing when my swatch box is so full of pending reviews! So, let me show you the beauty that's rocked my world!

Yeh Laal Ishq ("This Red Love") is a STUNNING wine red polish with a strong linear holographic finish! Both the application and formula on this polish was fantastic--on the thicker side without being gloopy or clumpy! I used 3 smooth coats by itself for the swatches below--the pics show it to be a shade lighter than it actually is since my camera has a heck of a time picking up reds! Isn't this magnificent!? It's the PERFECT red shade!!








With flash! These pics below show the true depth of red of this polish!






So there you have it, my darlings! My beautiful custom from ellagee! If you want to pick up this up and not risk the giveaway, you can find it HERE for $10.50 for a full-sized, 0.5 oz bottle! Remember to follow ellagee on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for updates on time and availability!

Will you be adding my custom to you stash? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!

Until next time,
<3
B

****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****


Hi there, my darlings!! Tonight I have a super late-night review of two polishes from one of my favorite indie makers--Lacquerhead Polish! Now I think I said a bunch of times how much I love Alischia's jelly polishes and her cuticle oil in Raspberry Guava (seriously, I would BATHE in it, if I could) but tonight what I have to show you will blow your mind! Alischia decided to amp up the holo in a reformulated version of her previously released Lexis, plus I have a brand-new holo called Blue Bayou to show you! Wait til you see these beauties! All I can say is...OMG!

First, let's look at Lexis--a STUNNING black polish with a strong linear holographic finish! Both the application and formula on this polish was perfect--I used 2 smooth coats by itself for the swatches below! Talk about amped up, right?!








With flash!






The second polish is the new-to-her-store, Blue Bayou--a gorgeous, rich royal blue polish with a tight scattered holographic finish! The application of this polish was fantastic--not too thick and not too watery. The formula dries semi-matte and the swatches below show 3 generous coats, topped with 1 generous coat of G&G's HK Girl to finish the look. I LOVE this polish! SO vibrant and bright!








With flash!






So there you have it, my darlings! Two beautiful holos from Lacquerhead Polish! If you need to add either of these beauties to your stash, you can find them HERE for $11 for a full-size, 0.5 oz bottle. Remember to follow Lacquerhead Polish on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all the latest news and updates!

Tell me which of the two is your favorite. As always, I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!

Until next time,
<3
B


****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****
FOREWORD :
Hi there, my darlings!!! It's finally TIME!!! We've all been SO excited about the coming blogaversary and the giveaway I've put together that I don't even know where the month of January went! Much like this entire year! I cannot BELIEVE it's already been a year since I started my blogging adventures with that very first blurry picture with no clean up to speak of! Since then, I've had the infinite pleasure and honor of working with and getting to know some of the most talented indie makers in the industry and this giveaway includes ALL of my favorite people! Believe me, when I say, I have cherry-picked these makers and I love each and every one of them, not only as a brand, but as people!

I decided to do things a little differently this time and showcase each maker on a separate day--every one of them deserves their time in the spotlight! So, each day in February and into the first week of March, we will have ONE giveaway, featuring one maker and her brand! Each will last 48 hours ONLY and all entries must be submitted within those 24 hours to register! After the giveaway ends, winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is picked. Each maker will send prizes to their winners directly! Some of the giveaways are OPEN INTERNATIONALLY, while other are US ONLY. Please maker sure to CAREFULLY read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being disqualified!

How awesome is Laura of ellagee? I mean, REALLY! She already contributed a gorgeous polish to 3 winners for her giveaway with Nessa's Naturals but then she went and outdid herself and made an absolutely GORGEOUS holo especially for my blogaversary celebration! She's so awesome and she's like this every single day, not just on special occasions--she always has something sweet to say or something to make me giggle like a school girl! I love this woman and I'm so grateful she made this beauty for us!! Take a look!!


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FOREWORD :
Hi there, my darlings!!! It's finally TIME!!! We've all been SO excited about the coming blogaversary and the giveaway I've put together that I don't even know where the month of January went! Much like this entire year! I cannot BELIEVE it's already been a year since I started my blogging adventures with that very first blurry picture with no clean up to speak of! Since then, I've had the infinite pleasure and honor of working with and getting to know some of the most talented indie makers in the industry and this giveaway includes ALL of my favorite people! Believe me, when I say, I have cherry-picked these makers and I love each and every one of them, not only as a brand, but as people!

I decided to do things a little differently this time and showcase each maker on a separate day--every one of them deserves their time in the spotlight! So, each day in February and into the first week of March, we will have ONE giveaway, featuring one maker and her brand! Each will last 48 hours ONLY and all entries must be submitted within those 24 hours to register! After the giveaway ends, winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is picked. Each maker will send prizes to their winners directly! Some of the giveaways are OPEN INTERNATIONALLY, while other are US ONLY. Please maker sure to CAREFULLY read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being disqualified!

Today's prize is sponsored by Alison of ALIQUID Lacquer! Alison was sweet enough to reach out to me when I sent out a call for makers to participate in my blogaversary giveaway! Although I haven't had the chance to review her polishes yet, they look lovely! 3 lucky winners will win their choice of the prize-packs shown below!

Here are the contents of each:

#1: ALIQUID Lacquer A Pun on Teal, Quiet Night In, chai-scented lip balm

#2: ALIQUID Lacquer Gargoyle, Stop and Smell the Orchids, vanilla-scented lip balm

#3: ALIQUID Lacquer Make a Wish, Exploradora, mint-citrus-scented lip balm








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Hi there, my darlings! While scheduling this post, I just realized how long it has been since I've posted a review of Above The Curve and their pretties! Now, most of you know how much I adore Shawn and Angel of ATC so this was a totally unacceptable situation in my eyes! Thankfully, the gorgeous Valentine's Day collection showed up just in time to remedy that! Let's jump right into swatches, shall we?


First up, I have for you You Java Me Crazy--a warm reddish-brown polish with scattered holographic sparkle and added shimmer . Both the formula and application on this polish was great and the swatches below show 2 generous coats with 1 thin coat of G&G's HK Girl to finish the look. Such a rich, cozy shade!






with flash!







Next, I have for All You Need Is Wine--a reddened plum jelly polish accented with "red, bright pink, lavender, purple, fuchsia, garnet, bronze, gold, cinnamon and rose" glitters in various shapes and sizes (the description in quotes is from Above The Curve's store). Again, no issues to report with the formula or application and the swatches below show 3 coats with 1 thin coat of G&G's HK Girl to bring it all together. I absolutely love this polish--so gorgeous!








With flash!






The third polish in this collection is Truly Madly Deeply--a gorgeous dark orchid purple with a linear holographic finish and added shimmer . Both the formula and application on this polish was lovely but I couldn't really pick up the shimmer on camera or in the pics while I was editing them. The swatches below show 2 generous coats by itself. LOVE this! The pictures with flash show the purple tones MUCH better!






With flash!






Last but definitely not the least, I have for you Circle of Love--a clear glitter topcoat packed full of various shades pink, red, and white circle and hearts with added red holograpgic microglitter . Great formula and application--I didn't have to fish for anything at all, even from the mini bottle. The swatches below show 2 thin coats dabbed over 3 coats of Milani Aqua Brisk. I wanted to go a little bit brighter with this swatch and I absolutely adore how this look turned out--so gorgeous!!








So there you have it, my darlings!!  If you need to add any of these beauties from the Valentine's Day collection to your stash, you can find them HERE for the price of $8.50 for a full-size, 15 mL (0.5 oz) bottle. Be sure to follow Above The Curve's FACEBOOK PAGE and INSTAGRAM for all the latest news and updates!


Which one is YOUR favorite? As always, I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!


Until next time,
<3
B


****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****
FOREWORD :
Hi there, my darlings!!! It's finally TIME!!! We've all been SO excited about the coming blogaversary and the giveaway I've put together that I don't even know where the month of January went! Much like this entire year! I cannot BELIEVE it's already been a year since I started my blogging adventures with that very first blurry picture with no clean up to speak of! Since then, I've had the infinite pleasure and honor of working with and getting to know some of the most talented indie makers in the industry and this giveaway includes ALL of my favorite people! Believe me, when I say, I have cherry-picked these makers and I love each and every one of them, not only as a brand, but as people!

I decided to do things a little differently this time and showcase each maker on a separate day--every one of them deserves their time in the spotlight! So, each day in February and into the first week of March, we will have ONE giveaway, featuring one maker and her brand! Each will last 48 hours ONLY and all entries must be submitted within those 24 hours to register! After the giveaway ends, winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is picked. Each maker will send prizes to their winners directly! Some of the giveaways are OPEN INTERNATIONALLY, while other are US ONLY. Please maker sure to CAREFULLY read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being disqualified!

Omigosh!! I just LOVE Joanne of Daphine Polish! She's one of the few makers I've had the privilege of meeting personally and she's just as fantastic in person as she is online--funny, sweet and we share a similar sense of the hilarious! Last time we met, we indulged in a gluttonous all-you-can-eat Indian buffet and I told her jokingly before we went to wear her "buffet pants"--you know, the kind with lots of stretch! And BAM! A little running joke was born and so were the perfect names for my blogaversary's customs!! Take a look at All-You-Can-Eat and Buffet Pants! I hope you guys are as amused and pleased as I am!


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Hi there, my darlings!! Another review package showed up last week on my doorstep from the lovely Sisi of Color4Nails and in this lovely package of goodies was 7 polishes, the first 3 of which I'll show you tonight! Why tonight you might ask? Because they contain swatches of polishes that you may just end up winning through my daily blogaversary giveaways--today's featured brand is after all the lovely Nicki of Celestial Cosmetics! How perfect, right?! =)

So, let's get right to swatches, shall we?

First up, I have for you Harley Dyna--a stunning black jelly polish packed full of holographic microglitter. The application and formula of this polish was great, no complaints at all and I used 3 generous coats for the swatches below, topped with 1 coat of G&G's HK Girl. I don't know about you but I found this a really SEXY polish! Perfect for the girl with an edge!










With flash!






Next, I have you Celestial Cosmetics' new Anti-Matter Matte Topcoat--this is a topcoat that instantly creates a matte finish to any polish upon application. I used one thin coat over Harley Dyna above and VOILA! Matte effect to the max!








With flash!






Last but not the least, I have for you Jax--a lovely smoky, steely blue polish with a sprinkle of holographic microglitter.Again no complaints with application but do keep in mind this polish is on the sheer side--a little visible nail line may be seen or you can layer it over your favorite blue creme! I used 4 coats for the swatches below, topped with 1 coat of G&G's HK Girl. So pretty!








With flash!






So there you have it, my darlings! Two stunning polishes from Celestial Cosmetics, plus her new matte topcoat--remember these are stocked EXCLUSIVELY at Color4Nails HERE for the price of $9.00 for a full-size, 12 mL bottle (the topcoat is available for $7.50). Please follow Color4Nails on FACEBOOK and on INSTAGRAM for all the latest updates!

If you are a lucky lady in Australia, you can order directly from Nicki's store HERE--shipping is exclusively within Australia! US and international ladies, Color4Nails can fill your Celestial Cosmetics wishes! Please follow Celestial Cosmetics on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM to see what other beauties Nicki has up her sleeve in the near future!

Stay tuned for one more post on  four gorgeous Celestial Cosmetics holos!

As always, I welcome your feedback in the comments section below!


Until next time,
<3
B


****Products were sent to me for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.****
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