Pink Madness!

*Purchased by Me*

Hi everyone! Earlier this year I went on a pink polish buying spree, so I have collected swatches to share all at once with you! These are all really different, but fantastic pinks and I hope you enjoy my spam session! I'm thinking of doing this with my whole collection as well to get wear a variety of my untrieds...what color should I do next?

Falling Into Fall: Colors by Llarowe Burnt Sugar

*Purchased By Me*

Hi everyone! I've told you all over and over again that I'm so into browns this fall, and this one is no exception! I've had Colors by Llarowe Burnt Sugar for a pretty good while now and I've just been waiting for fall to wear it. Burnt Sugar is a lovely brown linear holo. The holo effect of this polish is stunning and super linear. Formula was nice too, with great coverage in 2 coats. On the subject of brown holos, the color of Burnt Sugar is a more neutral brown, while Smitten Polish Seasonal Lattes, (that I reviewed here) is much more warm toned. I figured since those are the only brown holos that I owned, it was worth mentioning because they are definitely different and it is worth owning both if you love browns.

Colors by Llarowe polishes are available from Llarowe as well as Harlow & Co. They are restocked regularly (they sell out pretty quickly) and Leah Ann also opens up for pre-orders sometimes to make acquiring them easier. There is now a Facebook page for Colors by Llarowe, so check there for lots of swatches and updates on Colors by Llarowe happenings as well as on Llarowe's main Facebook page and Instagram. Thanks for looking!

Colors by Llarowe Gemini Rising

Hi everyone! I have a STUNNER for you today from Colors by Llarowe's Summer 2014 Collection. If you guys have followed me long, you will know that I am constantly on the quest for amazing green holos, and boy is this one special! 

Colors by Llarowe Gemini Rising is a vibrant green linear holo. This polish has a stunning holo flame and the color just glows on your nails. I couldn't stop staring at my nails while I was wearing it. Formula is fantastic and fully opaque in 2 easy coats. I found that topcoat did not dull the holo effect either. The one thing I would caution you about is to use a good (double layer) of base coat because this one has the potential to stain. I experienced minimal staining on one nail, but I have heard others have had staining on all of their nails so take precautions. It doesn't matter to me...this polish is worth it because it is amazing. It has rocketed to the top of my favorite polishes ever.

Colors by Llarowe polishes are available from Llarowe as well as Harlow & Co. They are restocked regularly (they sell out pretty quickly) and Leah Ann also opens up for pre-orders sometimes to make acquiring them easier. There is now a Facebook page for Colors by Llarowe, so check there for lots of swatches and updates on Colors by Llarowe happenings as well as on Llarowe's main Facebook page. Thanks for looking!

30 Day Challenge, Day 21: Weather Insipired

Hi everyone! Today's 30 Day Challenge prompt was Weather Inspired. For my mani, I used a base of Colors by Llarowe House of Blues and then stamped with Darling Diva Polish Diamond using Bundle Monster plate BM312. For the accent nail, I used acrylic paints to freehand an umbrella. It is pretty wonky looking, but you get the picture. :) I topped it with a little bit of Darling Diva Polish's Dreamy holographic topcoat. 

Be sure to check out what the other ladies are up to in the challenge! Thanks for looking everyone!

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Colors by Llarowe Monkey See, Monkey Do

Hi everyone! Today I have a polish from Colors by Llarowe to share that I was able to snag at her most recent pre-order. I really do enjoy her holos so much!

Monkey See, Monkey Do is a bright blue holo with added fine blue holographic glitter. The overall effect is very eye catching and blingy. The formula was nice and I used 2 coats for this mani. The glitter makes it not have as strong of a linear holo effect as some of her other polishes, but it has the added benefit of making this polish sparkly in all lights.

Colors by Llarowe polishes are available from Llarowe as well as Harlow & Co. They are restocked regularly (they sell out pretty quickly) and Leah Ann also opens up for pre-orders sometimes to make acquiring them easier. There is now a Facebook page for Colors by Llarowe, so check there for lots of swatches and updates on Colors by Llarowe happenings as well as on Llarowe's main Facebook page. Thanks for looking!

Colors by Llarowe Smooth Criminal

Hi everyone! Today I have a stunner for you from Colors by Llarowe. I picked up Smooth Criminal at Colors by Llarowe's latest pre-order and it arrived pretty quickly. It is a periwinkle holo with a strong holo flame. Formula was fantastic and requires no special base or topcoat. For my accent nail, I used striping tape and followed I Dream of Lacquer's tutorial here. It was really pretty easy to do, just a bit time consuming to place the tape just right. I used American Apparel Hassid as my black creme for the taped accent. It wasn't perfect, but I was pretty proud of it for a first attempt!

Here are a few pics of Smooth Criminal on its own. 2 easy coats here.

Colors by Llarowe are available exclusively from Llarowe (although I think I saw that they would be carried by Harlow & Co. in Canada soon). They are all sold out right now, but Leah Ann restocks them pretty regularly and also opens up for pre-orders sometimes, so grab it if you get a chance! Thanks for looking!

Colors by Llarowe Dirty Diana

Hi everyone! Today I have an absolutely GORGEOUS Colors by Llarowe polish to show you.
Dirty Diana is part of Llarowe's Tribute to Michael Jackson collection.  It is a deep magenta holographic polish. The formula is stellar (almost a 1 coater) and flows easily. If there are any of you that have been lemming OPI DS Exclusive...get this polish! It is very close in color and MORE holo.

Colors by Llarowe are available exclusively from Llarowe. It is sold out right now, but Leah Ann restocks them pretty regularly and also opens up for pre-orders sometimes so grab it if you get a chance! Thanks for looking!

Colors by Llarowe Zipper

Hi everyone! Today I have another holo from Colors by Llarowe to show you. Zipper is a soft greyish blue holo with a golden flash. The holo is very delicate in this polish, but I really love it. This is 2 coats of Zipper. It had a great formula and very good coverage. I had read that it was sort of sheer in some posts, but I didn't find that to be true. It might be because I tend to use thicker coats.

Colors by Llarowe polishes can be purchased exclusively from Llarowe's website. They are all sold out at the moment, but they will be restocked tomorrow (9-28-13). Thanks for looking everyone!

Colors by Llarowe Gizmo

Hi everyone! I have been in a definite holo mood lately so I will have several in upcoming blog posts. I recently snagged my first Colors by Llarowe polishes, Gizmo and Zipper, and I decided to put Gizmo on first.

Gizmo is described as a deep khaki holographic polish with blue flash, but I would describe Gizmo as a murky teal. The formula was great and opaque at two coats. The holo flame was strong as well. I love the color and it is different than any other teal holo that I own. These holos require no special basecoat or topcoat, so they are not fussy to deal with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colors by Llarowe polishes can be purchased exclusively from Llarowe's website. They are all sold out at the moment, but they are restocked regularly and there have been pre-order opportunities in the past so I think that these holos are pretty easy to get your hands on if you are patient. Thanks for looking everyone!