Aliquid Lacquer - Puppy Love - Swatch & Art

Hey all,

I have something very special for you today!

A brand new limited edition polish for a cause.

Aliquid Lacquer - Puppy Love

What's really cool about this polish is that it benefits man's best friend.

Puppy Love retails for $11 (full size bottles only). 

For every bottle sold $5 will be donated to the ASPCA!

And it will only be available for purchase during October!

Here's what Alison has to say...

You might know that the lovely lady on our polish labels is Trudy, our five-year-old rescue pit bull mix. 

Trudy is such an irreplaceable part of our lives that we can barely remember life before her!

 In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we decided to give back by creating a limited edition charity polish

 that will be available through October only! 

About 3.9 million dogs enter U.S. shelters every year, and 1.2 million dogs are euthanized (800,000 of them pit bulls). 

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month seeks to call attention to the plight of these animals 

and to encourage people to adopt dogs rather than going to a breeder. 

No matter your preferences, you're bound to find a rescue dog that fits perfectly into your home!

We hope you're as psyched to help shelter dogs as we are! 
Please help us reach our $250 goal by grabbing a bottle of Puppy Love and telling all your friends too!

Puppy Love is a bright teal full of stunning pink and gold flecks and holographic shimmer. This is two thick coats.
What a knock out! I gasped when I first unwrapped it, the pink flecks really catch the light.
It was only later that I noticed the holographic shimmer. And I can only call it magical.

I tried to come up with some Puppy Love themed nail art and here's what came out.

The base is Aliquid Lacquer - Gargoyle, so many beautiful flecks coming together in this gradient.
For the canine accent I stamped with MoYou London Suki Plate 10 using Konad - Black.

I topped the rest of my nails with Model City Polish - Never Tear Us Apart.

Heart glitter and more holographic sparkle? If this ain't love I don't know what is.

Help Alison reach her goal! Trust me, you will never regret owning this gorgeous shade.

There's only 30 days left! Pick up a beautiful polish, or... adopt a shelter dog! :)

jeebjeeb

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KBShimmer - Peak My Interest

Hey all,

When I was younger I read a lot of ghost stories and horror novels.

Anyone remember Goosebumps? :) They were so much fun.

After I grew out of those I graduated to Stephen King novels. The master!

Stephen King has a special place in my heart because they filmed the movie It right outside my house!

The scene with the balloon bouncing down the street? That was my street!

I was 4 years old but I clearly remember sneaking looks out the window to watch them film.

So creepy! And to this day it's the only movie that really scares me.

(except the ending where Pennywise the clown turns into a giant spider - lame!)

Anyway, where is this going you ask?

Well, this summer I decided to go back to my roots with a scary summer read.

The Tommyknockers. More science fiction than horror.

It's about a small town that falls under the influence of an alien object buried in the woods.

**oh ahh mysterious O.O **

This manicure (or accent nail I should say) is a nod to that book.

Featuring KBShimmer - Peak My Interest

Peak My Interest is a watermelon pink crelly full of hex and triangle glitter.

White, pink, periwinkle & dark aqua, the glitter combo is fantastic! A little offbeat and very cute.

Watermelon really is the most apt description for this shade. 

Super bright without being neon with just a hint of coral. Totally delish!

photo taken during sunset

I stamped with Konad - Black using Messy Mansion Plate MM33.

The alien hand inside the human hand is so perfect for this book!!!

 But I don't want to give anything away. So I'll just leave it at that. :| Lips are sealed.

Just look at those glitters frozen inside their jello tomb. So fricken awesome.

This is two generous coats. And like with all KB's, flawless formula.

What can I say? I'm in love again. And I'm really hoping triangles become the latest trend.

And I'm so close to finishing Tommyknockers I can almost taste it.

My Dad was making fun of me the other day for how long it's taking me.

Like, what?! I started seven weeks ago and it's 750 pages. Get off my back!!

So I think I know what I'll be up to tonight. :)

Have a good one!

jeebjeeb

KBShimmer - I Got A Crush On Blue

Hey all,
It's been dang hot on the West Coast.
I got to my lake on the weekend and it was perfectly perfect in every way.
There were dragonflies and butterflies everywhere.
A giant dragonfly with a 4 inch wingspan landed on Lucas while he lounged.
It was very cool. And makes me wonder... just how big can those guys get? (O.o)
As long as they're flying and don't land on me, I love them.
Then there was the water... don't get me started.
I think the purpose of life may be to swim in lakes and lay in the sun.
Or at least, that's the purpose of my life.

And again, with all this water talk, here's a water themed mani featuring...
KBShimmer - I Got A Crush On Blue

I Got A Crush On Blue is a royal blue jelly full of multiple shapes and sizes of holographic glitter.

I've read so many good things about this polish, I just had to pick it up.

And I can say for a fact, it has exceeded all my expectations!

For that killer depth I used three coats. The formula was fricken fantastic.

No fishing required, all the glitter laid nicely, super user friendly!

And just look at that glitter shine!! Ommm nom nommmm...

I stamped two accent fingers with Messy Mansion plate MM09 using Konad - White
The wave image is based off of The Great Wave off Kanagawa,
which has always had a special place in my heart, and works so perfectly with this polish.

I Got A Crush On Blue? Yes I most certainly do! 

The holographic glitter... The jelly... I can't get enough of it!

I have officially converted to KBShimmerism. I've seen the light, hallelujah!

Any polishes you've been hearing amazing things about?

What's your number one lemming right now?

Happy humpday!

jeebjeeb

ILNP - Masquerade

Hey all,

It's a gorgeous evening and I'm sitting on my balcony dreaming of tomorrow.

Tomorrow I get to go to a lake. ^_^

As much as I love the ocean, I love lakes even more.

They're just so magical and fun.

Give me an air mattress and sunscreen and I'm good all day.

No tide. No waves. No salt water.

Just me and the dragonflies.

I'm so damn excited.

 

Today I have a simple stamp manicure using a very complex polish.

ILNP - Masquerade

(all pictures are taken in indirect natural light save for one)

 

 

Masquerade is the mother of all ultrachromes.

It shifts from pink, violet, red, copper and green. No lie.

 

 

This is two coats. And like all ILNP's, no undies required!

It was a dream to apply. No streaking issues at all. She's as nice as she is pretty.

indirect artificial light

I stamped with Messy Mansion plate MM14 using Konad - Black

The peacock feathers seemed to be a perfect match to this flash.

 

Every ultra chrome I try, I fall deeper and deeper in love with ILNP. They are so bewitching.

Black magic. White magic. I haven't decided yet.

All I know for sure is I want to paint a car in this. A badass low rider with gold rims.

 

Want to see another stamp mani featuring Masquerade?? (you know you do!)

Check out The Polish Hound who stamped with light blue for a super great look.

You'll die over her awesome photos (they always make me jizz in my pants a little)

 

On that note,

Have an awesome Friday night!

Don't party too hard.

jeebjeeb

 

Afternoon Tea

 Hey all,

A few weeks ago Dagadelic and I planned an afternoon tea date.

It's one of our rituals. At least twice a year we get our tiered treats on.

Nothing like good tea, good company and scones with clotted cream and jam (my favourite part)

Usually I'm at a loss as to how to do my nails. But not this time. 

Because Bitch, I got a plate for that!

Say hello to Messy Mansion plate MM10!

It may be coffee themed, but it had me at tiny tea pots and steaming cups.

 My tea freak heart rejoices!

I started with a base of Sally Hansen - Soy Latte (like hello of course it has to be in my tea mani)

Then I used Zoya - Odette for the gradient. ...I didn't have any other polishes with drink names (._.)

I really like how it turned out. Like tea you've poured milk into but haven't stirred yet.

I stamped with good old Konad - White for contrast.

On my thumb you can see the french press in all it's glory.
Or is that supposed to be a coffee grinder? I'm not sure. :\

So stinkin cute.
If I was a waitress at a diner, I would wear this everyday.

We tried out a new tea place this time.
Instead of our earthy Asian infused favourite we decided on a girly-er experience.
Set in a tiny converted Victorian house downtown, it was the epitome of dainty fun.
Everything was pink, many chandeliers and the servers wore frilly floral smocks.
It was a trip man.

Cute little timer to let you know when your tea was perfect.

Little bird strainers and plates. Huge tea pots with TEA emblazoned on them (very Alice in Wonderland)

They set us up in front of a bay window, like holy crap, it was so perfect!

And the food! Best tiny cucumber sandwich I have EVER had.

 

Now that I've made you hungry, you should find a place near you that does afternoon tea.

You won't be disappointed, there's a little something for everyone.

Hope you have a great Friday!

jeebjeeb

Mmmm... Stamp Sandwich...

Hey all,

Happy Father's Day!

My older brother and I are taking Dad out for BBQ tonight.

Which is basically the epitome of everything a Dad could want, right?

I'm drooling just thinking about it.

It's going to be one of those don't eat a lot so you can go to town later kind of days ;)

 

Speaking of food, today I've got a stamp sandwich for you.

Featuring ellagee - Obsidian Glass

 

 

One layer of polish, then stamped with Konad White followed by another coat of polish.

I wanted to give Obsidian Glass a little test drive, a getting to know you manicure.

 

The stamp is Messy Mansion 44, the amazing lace plate.

I think it turned out pretty cool, but it could totally use some sparkle. Next time...

 

I need to come up with more uses for this black jelly.

A glitter sandwich is definitely on the list...

A cool tape mani with a holo perhaps...

What would you do with a black jelly? 

 

Have a good one!

jeebjeeb

Jumpin Jack Flash

Hey all,

Yesterday I hung out with an almost six month old baby.

And I got exactly what I wanted.

A million kisses on chubby cheeks and coy smiles. ^_^

So satisfying. His "Ladies Man" cap didn't lie.

 

Today I bring you... 

 ellagee - It's A Gas, Gas, Gas

 

 

 

It's A Gas, Gas, Gas is a beautiful fuchsia holo with tiny gold holographic glitter.

I love this shade of pink. And the holo is just stunning.

 

 

This is my first time trying ellagee and I'm super impressed.

I'm wearing ONE coat!! O.O Can you believe that?! A++ formula!

It's definitely on par with A-England, and for a much more reasonable price.

 I stamped with Konad - Black using Pueen Buffet Plate 72.

 

Have a great Sunday, and if you're in the States, happy Memorial Day weekend!

jeebjeeb

Indigo Bananas - Great Scott

Hey all,

Happy Saturday morning.

I was trying to get back to bed when the cat accosted me for pets.

Fur babies are the best wake up calls.

Rub me till you're ready to face the world.

So wise cat, so wise.

 She's still sitting with me now, being so chill.

What a sweetie pie.

 

Today I have Indigo Bananas - Great Scott 

 

Great Scott is a medium blue fleck polish

 packed with gold/green shimmer and holographic micro glitter. 

It is absolutely amazing in real life, beyond anything I had imagined.

Twinkling and shimmering at the same time, you have to see it to believe it.

 

 Like all Indigo Bananas, the formula was fantastic. This is two coats.

It also happens to glow blue in the dark!

But I was a complete bone head and forgot to get photos. U_U

I'm super annoyed with myself. 

 

Just look at that! It's like sun rippling off the ocean.

Trust me, you need this in your life!

I stamped with Konad - White using Pueen Buffet Plate 73

 

Aw crap, the cat just left me T_T

I guess that means it really is time to get up and embrace the day.

Have a good one!

jeebjeeb

I Love Nail Polish - Sirene

Hey all,

Today I bring you something super super special.

Another stunning Ultra Chrome from I Love Nail Polish.

And I'm proud to say that my pictures actually do it justice!

Nothing compares to sunlight people. That's all I'm going to say.

 Without further ado, I give you...

Sirene

direct artificial lighting

 Sirene is a killer colour shifter, going through green, blue, violet, red.

It's quite the chameleon.

indirect artificial lighting

But in the sun is really where it... shines.

 

direct sun light

 O.O Can you believe it?

Because I am just speechless.

indirect sunlight

 I stamped with Konad - Black using Pueen Buffet Plate 59

Just a little something something for contrast.

indirect sunlight

What do you think? Are you in love?

I Love Nail Polish is quickly becoming one of my favourite indies.

The more I try the more I want.

 

It's a beautiful day here but I don't really feel like doing anything :P

 So lazy, I know. I'll just go on the balcony and pretend I'm outside doing stuff ;) 

Have a good one!

jeebjeeb

Taxi Taxi

Hey all,

I'm sitting in my big comfy chair, with the cat perched on top

Wishing it was early enough for tea.

The cat was very good yesterday. Dad was over and she openly played with the toy he bought her.

Then we said "alright, now you have to give grandpa a hug and say thank you"

But that fell on deaf heartless ears.

She's like my angry teenage daughter.

I mean she does have a tattoo. And she wont tell me anything about it.

I swear, one day I'll come home and she'll have piercings and dyed fur.

What next baby? Why do you do this? You're beautiful just as you are!

And then the realization... I'm only mad at her because she reminds me of myself. 

 

*end scene*

 

Ok so polish!

Don't mind that piece of flash fiction.

That used to be my specialty in high school.

Back when I was in the writing club.

Now the only time I write is when I blog.

The absurdity builds up till I can hold it no longer.  

 

Tonight I have a super fun stamp mani featuring

Model City Polish - Corn Maze

 

Corn Maze is an amazing bright yellow holographic.

I love this shade of yellow. It has a coolness to it that's just perfect.

And the holo is digitalized amazement.

I stamped with Konad - Black using Pueen plate 52

I was feeling a bit all over the place so I went for a skittle look. 

My favourite is the middle finger, I think it's the most fun.

What about you?

 

 I was calling this the Taxi Manicure before I even started painting.

It could have been Bumblebee, but no.

Because then I wouldn't have gotten a Cher song stuck in my head.

Have you ever heard ... Taxi Taxi?
Thank me later.



Have a great night!
jeebjeeb

A Selection of Aliquid Lacquer The Silmarillion Collection and Giveaway

*polish provided for review*

Hey all,

This is the first time I've ever written that little disclaimer up there! (✿◠‿◠)

When Alison of Aliquid Lacquer contacted me about reviewing some of her latest collection I jumped at the chance.

I've come to expect intriguing combinations and flawless formulas from this brand.

The Silmarillion Collection does not disappoint. 

Based off of one of Alison's favourite books : J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion.

I may not be a Tolkien person, but I love art influencing other art, especially literature. 

Each polish is inspired by different scenes in the book.

My post is super long as is, so I decided not to include the passages.

If you wish to read them check out Aliquid's blog.

 

So as not to be repetitive,

I used one coat of Seche Vite base and top coat for each swatch.

 

Devouring Wave

Devouring Wave is a deep blue jelly full of multiple sized hexes and shreds.

Red, blue, silver, green, purple, there may even be more colours.

But the array doesn't end there. 

The glitter also varies between metallic, holographic AND iridescent. 

(＠_＠;)  Fantastic.

I used three thin coats for optimum oomph. The third coat really gave it depth and shine.

The formula was easy to work with. Not too thick or thin. 

 I had no trouble getting glitter and they dispersed themselves quite nicely.

I think the name is perfect for this one. It makes me think if glittery flotsam and jetsam in the ocean deep.

I'm a fool for blue and jellies with glitter. So this is a hit with me. I've been devoured.

Dragonspell

Dragonspell is an amber jelly with plenty of green shimmer and gold flakes.

I used three thin coats, if I had steadier hands two coats would have been fine.

The formula was very nice. Like butter, which is standard for Aliquid.

The gold flakes really pop in any type of lighting and lends a tortoiseshell look to the polish. 

The addition of green shimmer makes this spell magical. It really glows in direct light.

This is such a unique polish. Mystifying is the best word I can think of.

Hidden City

Hidden City is a deep green holo with copper, bronze and gold flecks.

I used two coats for polished perfection. Great formula. Super smooth.

In low lighting the flakes come out to play, resulting in a very interesting metallic look.

But in direct light this one is a bit of a show off. Look at that holographic splendour!  

Green with rainbows? Everything I've ever wanted (+_+) 

Shores of Paradise

Shores of Paradise is a slightly sandy tinted base full of brown, gold and white microglitter.

And a smattering of red, aqua, blue, garnet and clear iridescent hexes make this suuuper interesting. 

I used three thin coats and then couldn't stop staring.

Again, the formula totally rocked and was super easy to work with.

I'm sure this would also look amazing layered over another polish, and will try that one day.

It was love at first slight with this one. So incredibly cool!

The coloured glitters are the most awesomely offbeat mix, as I've come to expect from this brand.

Again, I've never seen anything like it. 

 

 

Just based on the four polishes I have, I'm really impressed with this collection.

Each polish seems very well thought out. Very lovingly crafted.

I think it's a stand out unique mix.There's something for everyone.

 

 

Along with swatches I wanted to have some fun with the polish.

So I have two nail art looks for you.

Stamped with Konad - Black using Pueen Plate 56

I think the stars are a perfect match to Shores of Paradise. Makes me think of sand castles.

What I'm wearing at the moment is a Dragonspell / Hidden City half moon.

I watched the trailer for the new Ninja Turtles film before I painted, so that may have influenced me.

(Movie looks like shit if you ask me. I loved TMNT growing up. 

Why'd you mess with the story Bay??!! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ )

As for the nails, they're weird, for sure, but I like it. The green shimmer with the green holo.

It's earthy but also not of this world.

What do you think if this half moon combo?

Ginger Rose Lipbalm

Aliquid also makes wonderful lip balms and she was kind enough to send the new Ginger Rose scent.

I have been a Burt's Bees girl for many years now. But I swear to you that Aliquid's are even nicer.

They're less waxy and in my opinion feel lighter and creamier. 

Ginger Rose is a lovely scent, exotic and mysterious. Gently floral with a little hint of zing.

Reminds me of Chinatown in the spring.

Giveaway

To celebrate the new collection Aliquid is having a giveaway!

One lucky winner could receive three polishes of their choosing from the new collection.

(Canada and US only. Must be 18 or older.)

Check out the form below and good luck!

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If you like what you saw and want to see the rest of this collection check out Aliquid's blog.

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I hope you enjoyed my very first review.

And I hope you saw a little pretty that piques your interest.

I can't wait to try other fun combinations and techniques with these polishes.

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb