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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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

day is breaking in my soul

Hey all,

I'm having a bit of a late night.

It's just past midnight and I'm still awake! Wow!

I used to be a night owl but in the last few years I've morphed into a morning person.

The only time I can stay awake late is at my friend's house because we drink tea non stop.

My house just puts me to sleep. I've become too set in my up at 7 down at 11 routine.

Well tonight I'm going to act like a teenager. :)

Might as well get something useful done.

So here's a late night manicure for you.

 

 

Aliquid Lacquer - Gargoyle 

stamped with A-England - Her Rose Adagio using MoYou Fairytale Plate 06

 Gargoyle is a grey creme full of shimmering fecks of gunmetal, gold and copper.

It really is quit special. The flecks add such depth and visual interest. A sleeper hit!

Unfortunately my holo stamping heavily distracts from it's natural beauty.

I urge you to check out The Mercurial Magpie's swatch to see it in all it's glory.

 

I really like the grey and holo combo. It feels kind of whimsical to me.

Not dainty, but gentle. Like a bit of sunlight breaking through clouds.

Like how this song makes me feel...

 

 

Have. great night, or morning!

jeebjeeb

Aliquid Lacquer - A Pun on Teal

Hey all,

I've got a late night lazy for you...

Featuring

Aliquid Lacquer - A Pun on Teal

This gorgeous green leaning teal crelly is full of matte hexes of various sizes and colours.

White, red, green, blue, purple, pink, quite a whimsical mix.

I attempted to do some tone on tone stamping using Sally Hansen - Mint Sprint

& MoYou Suki Plate - 10. Not digging it, oh well.

A Pun on Teal on the other hand, exceeded expectations.

Although I'm a teal freak, I wasn't sure how I'd like the mix of glitters.

But it really grew on me. It's just so dang cute! It makes me want to go outside and have a picnic.

Even Lucas said it was cute, and he hates glitter. :)

 

Alright, I'm going go pass out now.

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb