Darling Diva Polish Andromeda (September 2016 Fantasmic Flakies Custom): Swatch and Review

Darling Diva Polish Andromeda (September 2016 Fantasmic Flakies Custom): Swatch and Review 

*Sent by maker for review*

Hey! Long time, no blog! So sorry that I've been absent for a bit; I was catching up with work and school work, then I went to Chicago for the inaugural Polish Con! It was SO MUCH FUN, and I bought more polish than I probably should have. You know what that means: More swatching and blogging material! 

Today, I am sharing the September custom for my group Fantasmic Flakies. The September custom was created by the amazing Carrie of Darling Diva Polish. DDP was one of my first indie brands, and will always hold a special place in my heart. Carrie named the September custom Andromeda; let's take a look, shall we? 

Darling Diva Polish Andromeda is described as a red berry polish that flashes from brick red through purple berry with a soft linear holo and blue to red multichrome flakies. It is seriously so multi-dimensional, and may officially be one of my new favorite Darling Diva polishes! I was able to get Andromeda fully opaque in two coats; it dried quickly, smoothly, and evenly; shown are two coats plus one layer of glossy top coat. 

Andromeda is available only to members of Fantasmic Flakies, and it is available until the end of September. Be sure to join the group right here, in order to be able to purchase this beauty, as well as future group customs! 

Please be sure to check out Darling Diva Polish on social media! 

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Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll see you next time! 

♥ Megan 

**Polish was provided for honest review by the maker. All opinions are my own!**

Animal Print Nails! Featuring Carpe Noctem Cosmetics

Animal Print Nails! Featuring Carpe Noctem Cosmetics

*Purchased by Me*

Happy Friday! Tonight, I'm going to be showing you a mani that I did with a color from Carpe Noctem Cosmetics that I've had in my to-try pile for a bit. 

One of the colors that I've picked up recently from Carpe Noctem is another color from Emily's Inspiration Collection, in which each polish was inspired by a person in the nail polish community who is very important to her. This polish is named Classy As Fuck, and it was inspired by An of The Polished Hippy. Now, I have had the pleasure of interacting with An as well, and I can attest to her classiness and kindness; I 100% respect and value her as a fellow member of the nail community, and always look to her for advice! Please, please, please be sure to go check out her blog! 

Classy As Fuck is described on Emily's site as a metallic red linear holo with platinum and multichrome flakies. I was able to get it fully opaque in two easy coats, which applied smoothly and dried quickly and shiny! 

For my mani, I applied Classy As Fuck on my thumbs, ring fingers, and pinkies. Then, I applied two coats of Sally Hansen's Tag, Ur It! on my index and middle fingers. Once that was dry, I stamped a zebra print image (in black) on top of the white base; for this, I used a plate that I had picked up in an "As Seen on TV" kit, long, long ago (it was actually the beginning of my ventures into stamping!). Once everything dried, I sealed it all in with another layer of topcoat. Here is the final result! 

If you are interested in picking up a bottle of Classy As Fuck, you can find the listing for it on Emily's site, right here! The cost is $12.00 for a 15 mL full size bottle, or $6.00 for a 6 mL mini bottle.

 

Please be sure to check out Carpe Noctem Cosmetics on social media! 

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Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll see you next time! 

♥ Megan

Different Dimension Nose So Bright: Swatch and Review

Different Dimension Nose So Bright: Swatch and Review

*Purchased by Me*

Hellooooo, Friday! Today, I am sharing a polish from Different Dimension that I picked up from a destash a couple of weeks ago. This was originally from a winter collection, but as we all know, I will wear any polish at any time; plus, it was a great color for this time of year :) Let's take a look! 

Collection: Winter 2014 Collection

Color/Finish: A bright red jelly packed with silver flakies! 

Formula/Application: Nose So Bright was very smooth and easy to apply. Since it was a jelly, I was very surprised with how opaque it was, even on the first coat. I did have to manipulate the flakies on my nails a bit, as they tended to gather in clusters when applied; however, there were plenty on the brush, and I did not have to fish for any. It dried semi-glossy, and my swatches show two coats plus one layer of glossy topcoat.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 hearts! I loved the brightness and finish of this polish; the only thing preventing that last star was the fact that I had to manipulate the flakies a bit.

Availability: Different Dimension Nose So Bright is not currently available in their shop. 

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Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll see you next time! 

♥ Megan  

Pahlish Combustible Lemon II: Swatch and Review

Pahlish Combustible Lemon II: Swatch and Review

*Purchased by me*

Happy Tuesday to you! I'm already mixed up in regards to what day it is; that's what one day off of work will do to you! 

Today, I'm sharing a polish from the indie brand named Pahlish with you. Pahlish is a brand based out of the south, and it is owned by a husband and wife team, Shannon and Josh. The color that I have for you today is Combustible Lemon II. Combustible Lemon II is described by the maker as "bright neon red/orange jelly with a mix of gold and copper flakes, copper ultrachrome flakes and scattered holographic microflakes."

You guys, this polish is seriously so beautiful and complex! It has everything: A jelly base, holo, shimmer, and flakes! 

 

The application of Combustible Lemon II was easy and smooth. It flowed perfectly onto my nails, and the dry time between coats was great, about 1-2 minutes. Even though it is a jelly, all of the elements that are included in it lend to great opacity; that being said,  still used three thin coats for full opacity. It dried smooth and glossy, but I still added glossy top coat, for maximum shine. Shown in my pictures are three thin coats plus glossy top coat, and they are taken under a daylight bulb. 

 

Isn't is stunning?? While Combustible Lemon II is not currently available in Pahlish's shop, they did just release a new collection, the Venetian Carnival Collection. It looks gorgeous, and I am seriously contemplating picking up a couple! There are also Mystery Pahlishes available, which remain a mystery until you receive them. I definitely suggest that you go check out the site! 

Please be sure to check out Pahlish on social media! 

Pahlish shop: http://www.pahlish.bigcartel.com/

Pahlish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pahlish/

Pahlish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pahlish

Pahlish Lovers (Facebook fan group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427732764123394/

Thank you so much for stopping by, and I'll see you next time! 

♥ Megan

Carpe Noctem Cosmetics Fireside Songs: Swatch and Review

Carpe Noctem Cosmetics Fireside Songs: Swatch and Review

*Purchased by Me*

Happy humpday!! I have another beauty from Carpe Noctem Cosmetics to share with you today! This is named Fireside Songs. It was originally part of a duo that was created between CNC and another indie brand named Octopus Party Nail Lacquer, and it is now available for purchase by itself! Fireside Songs is a purple/plum/red shifter with linear holo, shimmer, and some flakes; it is beautifully complex, just like all of Emily's polishes! 

The formula on Fireside Songs remained true to all of the other Carpe Noctems that I have used until now-- It was smooth and buttery, and was fully opaque in two coats. Dry time was quick, under two minutes, and it dried quickly. Shown are two coats plus top coat, under a daylight bulb. 

 

 

Fireside Songs is currently available in Emily's shop, but it is on last call/in the Discontinued section. So, if you want to pick it up, I definitely recommend doing so, sooner than later! As with all of her polishes, Fireside Songs is available in a mini (6 ML, $6), a medium (12 ML, $10), or a large (15 ML, $12).

  Please be sure to check out Carpe Noctem Cosmetics on social media! 

Carpe Noctem Cosmetics shop: https://carpe-noctem-cosmetics.myshopify.com/

Carpe Noctem Cosmetics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpe_noctem_cosmetics/

Carpe Noctem Cosmetics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carpenoctemcosmetics/?fref=ts

Seize the Night- Carpe Noctem Cosmetics Fan Page! (Facebook fan group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarpeNoctemFans/ 

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you next time! 

♥ Megan