Friday, March 29, 2013

Peeps Bunny Easter Nails - plus TUTORIAL

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Peeps Bunnies Easter nails

I was going to wait to share this manicure on Easter, but I figured some of you would like a tutorial to rock this on Easter! Not to mention my birthday is Saturday so I'll be out and about, and I'm not sure what we're doing Sunday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!). SOOO I decided to show you early, mostly because I couldn't wait to share with you :] So jump over for more pictures and a short tutorial!

Thursday, March 28, 2013

SERUM NO. 5: Day Glow, Happy Special Day, Rise and Grind, & Sky Lights

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Serum No. 5 (L->R) Day Glow, Happy Special Day
Rise and Grind, and Sky Lights



Today I have 4 different Serum No. 5 polishes to share with you! I've received quite a few to review, so expect to see more! If you missed my last post check it out here. I wasn't going to blog today after I spent about 30 mins scrubbing China Glaze Glittering Garland out of my carpet haha but ish has to get done! These are some fun polishes, that would brighten up anyways day (or night, you'll see) check them out!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

YOU POLISH: The STARjelly Collection

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You Polish STARjelly Collection
Ello, there! Today I have swatches of You Polish's STARjelly Collection. I have a love/hate relationship with indie jelly polishes. No offense to anyone, but it doesn't seem like making jelly polishes is every maker's forte. Y'know? Since the first time I reviewed for You Polish (then Makeup Your Face) last summer, until today - her jelly polish formulas have been on point. I was super excited to try these out! Jump over and check out the swatches and review, they're pretty great!

Monday, March 25, 2013

3/25 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It Here's a healthy dose of giveaways for ya this week!

These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google. If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:

  • Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I DO NOT re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks!
  • Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.)
    • Giveaway links posted in blog comments, Facebook comments, or Facebook wall posts will be deleted for my readers' safety.
    • Giveaways that are sent to my Facebook inbox MIGHT NOT make it to the post since I'm on my phone about 90% of the time, and I will tell you this lol, so please email me!
GOOD LUCK!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

BLOG SALE

Pin It Blog sale up! US shipping ONLY please :]
Click here to go to the sale!

Saturday, March 23, 2013

YOUTUBE: Zoya PixieDust Gradient Tutorial

Pin It I was asked to make a YouTube tutorial about my no sponge needed, gradient with the Zoya PixieDust polishes! You can find the original tutorial here if you're not a video person (I'm not!).


Enjoy :]
These items were sent for review. My opinions of the brand are my own and are not influenced in any way. Please read the disclaimer tab for more information about my reviews.

Friday, March 22, 2013

SERUM NO 5: May Flowers

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Serum No. 5 May Flowers

Happy Friday! Today I have a pretty little Serum No 5 polish to show you! I will be showing you a series of Serum No 5 polishes, so this is one if many posts. Jump over for swatch and review!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

YOU POLISH: We All Scream For Nail Polish Collection

Pin It Today I finished the first half of my MTE course. My brain is such mush from cramming 6 months of work into 3 months. SO, hopefully I'll continue to ruin it with polish fumes and you'll see me more ;]

You Polish We All Scream for Nail Polish Collection

Today I'm reviewing the We All Scream for Nail Polish Collection by You Polish! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you already had a sneak peek ;] This 6 set of polishes are inspired by ICE CREAM! Even better? They freakin' smell like ice cream! If that doesn't get the party started, well... I don't know what to tell you haha

Swatches, review and such after the jump!

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Summer 2013 Stunning and Irresistible Collection

Pin It JUST LIKE THE SUN, YOU ARE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION!
STUNNING & IRRESISTIBLE - Twelve new Sun Inspired Colors for Summer 2013.

Zoya Summer 2013 Stunning & Irresistible Collections

Summer brings the sunniest colors to nails! Including six super shiny creams and six fresh foil metallics to put all the focus on the brightest shining light in any room - YOU!


Zoya Summer 2013 Stunning Cream Collection

Zoya SUMMER 2013: STUNNING Collection
• Darcy (ZP663) - Sunny Yellow Cream - Full Coverage.
• Thandie (ZP664) - Citrus Orange Cream - Full Coverage.
• Micky (ZP665) - Amazing Coral Cream - Full Coverage.
• Yana (ZP669) - Rubine Red Cream - Full Coverage.
• Josie (ZP667) - Grassy Green Cream - Full Coverage.
• Rocky (ZP668) - Serene Blue Cream - Full Coverage.

Zoya 2013 Summer Irresistible Foil Metallic Collection

Zoya SUMMER 2013: IRRESISTIBLE Collection
• Kerry (ZP684) - Yellow Gold Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.
• Amy (ZP670) - Red Orange Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.
• Tinsley (ZP671) - Rose Gold Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.
• Bobbi (ZP672) - Hot Magenta Pink Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.
• Hazel (ZP673) - Blue Green Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.
• Rikki (ZP674) - Fern Green Foil Metallic - Full Coverage.

Available on (or before) April 15, 2013.

Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Find over 300 stunning Zoya colors on www.zoya.com.

Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.
ZOYA IS THE NEW COLOR OF FASHION! $8.00 ea. (US). Available on Zoya.com

ALSO, if you missed my Zoya Summer 2013 PixieDust Press Release, check it out here!

Zoya Summer 2013 PixieDust Collection

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

[CLOSED] GLITTER GUILTY: March Subscription Box (PLUS GIVEAWAY! 3/19 - 2/26)

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Glitter Guilty March Subscription Box

Today I'm going to review another subscription box for you guys! BUT, this one is an indie subscription box :] Jump on over to learn more about Glitter Guilty and take a peek at my swatches!

Monday, March 18, 2013

3/18 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It Haha so just when I thought I was going to have a rather short list (in compared to past weeks), I found like 20 on Twitter! WOOOT! Anyways, I just want to remind you guys to read all the giveaway's rules before you enter :]

These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google. If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:

  • Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I DO NOT re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks!
  • Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.)
    • Giveaway links posted in blog comments, Facebook comments, or Facebook wall posts will be deleted for my readers' safety.
    • Giveaways that are sent to my Facebook inbox MIGHT NOT make it to the post since I'm on my phone about 90% of the time, and I will tell you this lol, so please email me!
JUMP ON IT!

Sunday, March 17, 2013

SQUAREHUE: March Box - The O'Hue Collection

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SquareHue St. Patrick's Day Nail Art

Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone! Today I'm doing some nail art with the Square Hue March collection - The O'Hue Collection. After the jump, I have a review and more picture of my nail art :]

Saturday, March 16, 2013

[CLOSED] POLISH ADDICT: Wizard of Oz Collection GIVEAWAY! 3/17 - 4/7

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So Polish Addict is super generous and decided to giveaway the ENTIRE 10 polish Wizard of Oz Collection to one lucky winner! If you missed swatches and my review of this collection from the other day, you can check out the prize, here!

The GRAND PRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIZEEEEEEEEE:

Polish Addict's Wizard of Oz Collection:
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Scary Scarecrow
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Wicked Witch
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Emerald City
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Over the Rainbow
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Oh, Toto!
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Cowardly Lion
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Tin Man's Heart
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Dorothy Gale
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Good Witch
(1) Polish Addict Full Sized Yellow Brick Road

  • This giveaway is sponsored by Polish Addict, hosted by Lace & Lacquers.
  • US residents ONLY.
  • This giveaway is open to residents 18+ (OR Parents permission) ONLY.
  • The giveaway is open from March 17th, 2013 until April 7th, 2013 11:59 PM EST.
  • Prize must be claimed within 48 hours. I will send the winners an email with a date and time when a response is due by. If I do not receive a reply, your prize is automatically forfeited.
  • Play fair, NO cheating! I will catch you. If you cheat, you will be banned and blacklisted from all giveaways hosted by Lace & Lacquers.
  • I/Polish Addict am/is NOT responsible for damaged, or stolen mail. I will provide a tracking number but once the package is out of my hands, I have no control.
  • Please do not enter this giveaway if you intend to unfollow, unlike, ect. This giveaway (as all giveaways) is for our loyal followers and likers! WE LOVE YOU!

Good luck my pretties!
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Friday, March 15, 2013

[CLOSED] It's My Birthday & I Can Giveaway Crap If I Want To GIVEAWAY! 3/15-4/01

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Soooooo my birthday is on March 30th :] And in celebration of me turning old, aka 24, I have a few little prizes for ya'll. Plus, we're kind of overdue for a giveaway for you guise being awesome anyway!

There will be 2 winners. All items are brand new and unused.:

PRIZE 1: Illamasqua Phallic, Island Girl Polish, Julep Eyelash Curler

PRIZE 2: China Glaze Blue Iguana, Revlon Metallic Copper Penny,
Art Club Nail Stickers and MOR Hand Lotion Sample

Here's the 4-1-1 you need to know prior to entering :]
  • All prizes were provided by Lace & Lacquers and is no way sponsored by anyone or company.
  • You may enter if you are a US or Canada resident, OR you have someone in those countries able to ship it to you.
  • This giveaway is open to residents 18+ (OR Parents permission) ONLY.
  • The giveaway is open from March 15th, 2013 until April 1st, 2013 11:59 PM EST.
  • Prize must be claimed within 48 hours. I will send the winners an email with a date and time when a response is due by. If I do not receive a reply, your prize is automatically forfeited.
  • Play fair, NO cheating! I will catch you. If you cheat, you will be banned and blacklisted from all giveaways hosted by Lace & Lacquers.
  • I am NOT responsible for damaged, or stolen mail. I will provide a tracking number but once the package is out of my hands, I have no control.
  • Please do not enter this giveaway if you intend to unfollow, unlike, ect. This giveaway (as all giveaways) is for my loyal followers and likers!
Please enter in the Rafflecopter below!

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POLISH ADDICT: The Wizard Of Oz Collection

Pin It IT'S FRIEDDD EGGGG FRIED EGGGGG! Okay sorry, that's the coffee talking. I'm lucky to get through typing this because my brain and eyes are like all spaztastic right now lmao

Polish Addict The Wizard Of Oz Collection

Today I have a huge post for you, I'm going to be reviewing Polish Addict's Wizard of Oz Collection. WHAT?! A WIZARD OF OZ COLLECTION WITH COLOR?! (that's the coffee again) I have to give it to Laura, these are very pretty and unique polishes. I even told her she entirely blew OPI's collection out of the water and these where the best quality polishes I've reviewed for her yet. I'm very impressed. And I'm not easily impressed (I don't think). SO without further adieu (aka me bouncing off the walls), let's get at it!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

DELUSH POLISH: Lady Sybiling, Unlucky Edith and The Matriarch

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Delush Polish (L->R) Lady Sybiling, Unlucky Edith, The Matriarch

Today I have another new indie brand to show you. These are polishes inspired by the TV show Downtown Abbey made by Delush Polish! I've never watched it haha but I know my best friend loves the show!

Also, as you may of heard, or not of heard, there has been a notice given that the Google Friend Connect feed will be shutdown. I personally use that feed a LOT to stay up to date with blogs I follow, and I know I'm not alone. You can sign a petition (here) in attempt to keep the GFC feed up and running! *crosses fingers* If it so happens that the GFC feed is lost, you can also find my blog on Bloglovin'. :] Just want to give my lovely readers a heads up!

After the jump I have swatches and review (duh!)

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

ONE LOVE LACQUERS: Mermaid Lagoon

Pin It I have a few new indies I'm going to show you over the next few days, here's one!

One Love Lacquers Mermaid Lagoon

Today I'm reviewing a polish by One Love Lacquers called Mermaid Lagoon from her Peter Pan inspired collection! Before we jump over for review and swatch goodness, can we take a moment and admire how freakin' cute her mini bottle and label is?! Haha ok, moment over! Let's go!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

[CLOSED] YOU POLISH: Cuticle Oil & Stuck Up Base Coat (PLUS GIVEAWAY!)

Pin It How are ya'll doin on this fine and dandy Tuesday? Is it Friday yet? haha

You Polish Cuticle Oil and Stuck Up Base Coat

Not sure if you've heard, but Makeup Your Face is now You Polish! In addition to the name change and 2 new collections coming out, You Polish is adding scented Cuticle Oil and Stuck Up Base Coat to her shop. I have a little reviewy-view and a small giveaway for you after the jump!

Monday, March 11, 2013

3/11 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It It's Monday already!? HOT DOG. I can't believe it's even March! Well, as per usual I have your weekly giveaway list :] I'm curious! Has anyone won anything lately??

These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google. If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:
  • Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I DO NOT re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks!
  • Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.)
    • Giveaway links posted in blog comments, Facebook comments, or Facebook wall posts will be deleted for my readers' safety.
    • Giveaways that are sent to my Facebook inbox MIGHT NOT make it to the post since I'm on my phone about 90% of the time, and I will tell you this lol, so please email me!
I'm not trying to be a pain in the ass when it comes to sharing your links with me, I'm trying to make sure your giveaway makes it on the list :]

ONWARD!

Friday, March 8, 2013

COLOR CLUB: Port-Folio

Pin It Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, I've been in a really strange funk and I've also been super stressed that my surgery pushed my schoolwork back more than I thought :-\ But life goes on.

Color Club Port-Folio

So here is the post I meant to post yesterday but couldn't bring myself to write up haha. This is a polish from Color Club's Fall 2012 In True Fashion Collection called Port-Folio. This was the only one in that collection that stood out to me, I mean can you see why!? I've had this one for awhile now but I kept forgetting about it (story of my life)! Swatches after the jump.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

HARD CANDY: Party Central, Cocoa Smore, Jelly Bean Blue & Gummy Green

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Hard Candy, Party Central, Cocoa Smore, Jelly Bean Blue and Gummy Green
So, if you follow me on Facebook haha you know my adventure about finding these polishes! Also, if you haven't heard Hard Candy is getting rid of their old bottles and introducing a slew of new colors - you can read the press release here. Anyways! I picked of 4 of the ones I wanted the most! Wellll, errrr, I wanted 3 and one just happened to come home with me ;] Swatch and review after the jump!

Monday, March 4, 2013

3/4 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It WHEW! I have another longgggg list for you today! :]

These are the giveaways I've seen on my Facebook feeds, Google, Twitter, Blog feed and emailed to me. If I missed yours and haven't posted it yet, please email me (LaceAndLacquers@gmail.com or use the CONTACT tab at the top and fill out the form!) with the link to the giveaway and I will put your giveaway in next week's post! :] PLEASE make sure they're polish/manicure/pedicure related, thanks! Also, I prefer you email me rather than post to my FB page timeline, those get deleted, or message me on FB! If I tell you in a message I prefer emailed links, I'm not trying to be mean! I'm trying not to lose the link since I'm on my phone 90% of the time. For safety purposes, links in the comments are deleted, too. 

GOOD LUCK!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

[CLOSED] SCHICK: Hydro Silk Razor (PLUS GIVEAWAY!)

Pin It Usually I do these posts on Saturdays but I felt like I was depriving you guys of posts :P

Schick Hydro Silk Razor
Today is another NPR (non polish related) post. But still beauty related :] I'm going to take a look at the Schick Hydro Silk razor. The big idea this razor tries to make is that it's a great moisturizing razor. As most of you know, I have eczema. My legs are no exception, sadly! While eczema doesn't flare up on my legs, they are fairly dry 24/7 no matter what kind of lotion, how much lotion I put on them :[ SO, I was looking forward to trying out this razor! Check out my review after the jump for more info!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

LACQUER LUST: A Kiss For Good Luck

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Lacquer Lust A Kiss For Good Luck
Today I'm going to review A Kiss For Good Luck by Lacquer Lust, part of her Care-a-Lot Collection! I've been saving this goodie for Jo to release AND for St. Patty's Day :] This is a new polish that will be released tomorrow (here's the stock list) along with her dark blue holo I reviewed! And with St. Patty's Day right around the corner on March 17th, this is the perfect polish to get your Irish on! Swatch and review after the jump.

Friday, March 1, 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya PixieDust Summer Edition

Pin It UHHH is anyone stoked like I AM?! (Missed my PixieDust review, check here)

PixieDust - Summer Edition

Because everyone wants more of it... the color experts at Zoya went back to the lab and created six more beautiful, long-wearing textured, matte and sparkling Zoya PixieDust Colors!
This incredible and best-selling formula is sure to captivate with a magical sparkle and sugary finish like no other.

ZOYA PIXIE DUST - SUMMER EDITION
•ZP683 - Solange: EXCLUSIVE PIGMENT!!! Gold Metal sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.
•ZP677 - Beatrix: Tangerine Metal sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.
•ZP676 - Destiny: Coral Metal sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.
•ZP682 - Miranda: Rose sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.
•ZP675 - Stevie: Violet sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.
•ZP681 - Liberty: Blue sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Ultra long-wearing, nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

PixieDust Application: For BEST RESULTS apply 1-3 (for full coverage) thin coats of polish. Allow product to dry completely for full effect. Do not use a base coat or top coat.

Find over 300 stunning Zoya colors on www.zoya.com. Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.

ZOYA IS THE NEW COLOR OF FASHION! $9.00 ea. (US)
Available on Zoya.com SHIPPING APRIL 1, 2013 (no joke)