Tuesday, September 30, 2014

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya MatteVelvet Re-Release

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GET BACK IN MATTE! RE-RELEASE!!!


All of the color, none of the shine! Meet your perfect matte with MATTEVELVET* **, Zoya’s exclusive shine-free formula. Choose from six best-selling matte nail polish shades with a luxurious crushed velvet finish and subtle shimmer.


Right on trend, these exclusive shades are being reintroduced for a limited time only!
ZP499 - DOVIMA: Shimmering Black MatteVelvet*.
ZP500 - POSH: Shimmering Crimson MatteVelvet*.
ZP505 - HARLOW: Shimmering Wine MatteVelvet*.
ZP504 - SAVITA: Shimmering Plum MatteVelvet*.
ZP506 - VERUSCHKA: Shimmering Evergreen MatteVelvet*.
ZP498 - LOREDANA: Shimmering Gunmetal Gray MatteVelvet*.

COLLECTION PRE-ORDER STARTS SOON! ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!

$9 (US) Zoya MATTEVELVET* colors are available exclusively on Zoya.com and in ULTA beauty stores (ask for them). 

*MATTEVELVET nail color by Zoya is not intended to be worn with a base coat, top coat or speed dryer of any kind. Due to the unique matte formulation, color is not as long-wearing as traditional nail color. A completely clean, dry nail surface yields the best results for matte nail color wear.
 
**BIG5FREE: Formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor. 


Monday, September 29, 2014

Lace & Lacquers' August 2014 Favorites

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If you prefer to watch the video on YouTube's website, click here.


Orly Ablaze: 

Wet n Wild Coast to Coast: 

Hope you enjoyed the video!

9/29 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It What's up my people!? Hope ya'll had an awesome weekend. I'm here to brighten your Monday afternoon as always with new giveaways for you to enter! *the crowd roars* BTW I just noticed this is Manic-ure Giveaways Monday post #107, it doesn't feel like I've been doing it for 107 weeks! CRAZY.

About MGM: These are the giveaways I've collected over the past week from just about everywhere on the Internet! I strive to post new giveaways, ones I haven't posted before, in each Monday post. Also, Don't forget to check the Master List or back links I provide at the end of each post!

To make sure your giveaway is on next week's giveaway list, be sure to to
email me before next Monday morning: laceandlacquers@gmail.com

Good luck!

Sunday, September 28, 2014

9/22 - 9/26 In Case You Missed It! Weekly Recap

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SEPTEMBER 22ND - SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2014

MONDAY: You already know - Manic-ure Giveaways Monday!

TUESDAY: A look at 3 NEW types PixieDust polishes from Zoya for Fall 2014

WEDNESDAY: Part I of Barielle's lovely Me Couture Fall Collection

THURSDAY: Barielle Me Couture Collection Part II!

FRIDAY: NINE polishes from NYC's Crystal Couture Collection (pssst, check the end!)




Friday, September 26, 2014

NYC NEW YORK COLOR: Limited Edition Crystal Couture Collection [Queen of the City, Rule the City, Ruby Queen, Royal Chic, Crown Gold, Fashion Queen, Queen's Jewels, Blue Majesty, & NY Princess]

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NYC New York Color Crystal Couture Collection
(L->R) Queen of the City, Rule the City, Ruby Queen, Royal Chic, Crown Gold,
Fashion Queen, Queen's Jewels, Blue Majesty, and NY Princess

Soooo I was super lucky to win the entire 9 polish Limited Edition Crystal Couture Collection from NYC New York Color! I think this is the LARGEST collection I've ever reviewed, aside from the most polishes I've reviewed in one post hahaha. So lets jump into it, no time to waste! Also - be sure to check out the very end of the post after you finish checkin' out the swatches ;]

Thursday, September 25, 2014

BARIELLE: Fall 2014 Me Couture Collection PART II [Boho Chic, Vintage Gown, & Soho at Night]

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Barielle Fall 2014 Me Couture Collection
(L->R) Boho Chic, Vintage Gown, and Soho at Night

LOOK MA, I'm posting on Thursday! I don't know why I've been having an issue with posting on Thursdays lately... but today I have the 2nd half of the Barielle Fall Me Couture Collection! If you missed the first 3 polishes - click here :] If not continue after the jump!


Wednesday, September 24, 2014

BARIELLE: Fall 2014 Me Couture Collection Part I [Berry Posh, Taupe Notch, & Moda Bleu]

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Barielle (L->R) Barry Posh, Taupe Notch, Moda Bleu

Hi friends! Today I have 3 of the 6 Fall polishes from Barielle's Me Couture Collection. Sadly, my fingers were not havin' any more swatching after 3 haha so this is what ya get today :P So check out the 3 pretty Fall shades above after the jump!

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

ZOYA: Fall 2014 Ultra PixieDusts [Oswin, Arianna, & Noir]

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Zoya Fall 2014 Ultra PixieDusts (L->R) Oswin, Arianna, and Noir

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL! It's the mossstttt wonderfullll timeeee of the yearrrrrrrr! :D To celebrate, I have Zoya's Fall 2014 Ultra PixieDusts. These vary a little bit from the regular and Magical PixieDusts. There's matching colored hex within the PixieDust and the finish of 2 of them are a little - not PixieDust like? LOL I don't know how to describe it... you'll just have to take a look!

Monday, September 22, 2014

9/22 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

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I know, I know it's late LOL you can hate me for it all you want :P Enjoy the list <3



About MGM: 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.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to 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.
  • Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
  • Please email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.
  Good luck!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

9/15 - 9/19 In Case You Missed It! Weekly Recap

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SEPTEMBER 15TH - SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2014

MONDAY: Wanna win some polish? Check out Manic-ure Giveaways Monday!

TUESDAY: None.

WEDNESDAY: Swatches of You Polish's collab Sub Box for October!

THURSDAY: Killer Queen Varnish's Fall Collection, get in the fall spirit :]

FRIDAY: More new polishes from Killer Queen Varnish, a good variety, too!




Friday, September 19, 2014

KILLER QUEEN VARNISH: These Boots, Dust in the Wind, Whiter Shade of Pale, Sugar Town, & Wish Upon a Star

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Killer Queen Varnish (L->R) These Boots, Dust in the Wind,
Whiter Shade of Pale, Sugar Town and Wish Upon a Star

Happy Friday, guys! YOU MADE IT. Today I have some super fun polishes from Killer Queen Varnish, yet again. These aren't part of a collection, but they are pretty fun :] If you missed yesterday's post of Sommer's Fall Collection - check it out here. If you already saw it READ ON, READERS!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

KILLER QUEEN VARNISH: Fall Collection [Feed My Frankenstein, Red Red Wine, Witchy Woman, Bad Moon Rising, & Strange Love]

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Killer Queen Varnish Fall Collection
(L->R) Feed My Frankenstein, Red Red Wine, Witchy Woman,
Bad Moon Rising, and Strange Love 

Hey ya'll! Today I have swatch and review of Killer Queen Varnish's Fall Collection. This collection is fun! It's perfect if you're looking for Halloween polishes without being toooooo Halloween. I really like them and I can't wait to share them with you! I actually went to a "polish party" hosted by Killer Queen Varnish last weekend. First I've ever been invited/gone to. Ya'll know indie polishes have a special place in my heart, and on my blog! This blog would be nothing without indies, that's for dayummm sure! Made my little black heart smile to see regular people, not nail polish freaks, so excited over indie polish. :']

So jump on over so I can share these creations with you!


Wednesday, September 17, 2014

YOU POLISH: October Sub Box [You Polish Autumn Acai, Alter Ego A-Maize-Ing, & Northern Star Polish Get Up & Leaf]

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You Polish October Sub Box featuring polishes from
Alter Ego and Northern Star


Hi guys! Today I have the You Polish October Sub Box to share with you! This differs a little bit from her regular sub box because it includes polishes from 2 other Indie brands. This box goes on sale tomorrow and will include a You Polish, Alter Ego, and Northern Star polish. I was super excited to swatch this because the 2 other brands are new to me :] Check out these fall inspired pretties after the jump!



Monday, September 15, 2014

9/15 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It Hope everyone had a great weekend! I was super busy! I went to a nail polish/Avon party and then went and helped a friend at an expo. PHEW! But I still have my giveaway list of course ;]



About MGM: 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.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to 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.
  • Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
  • Please email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.
  Good luck!


Friday, September 12, 2014

WET N WILD: Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Mattes Part II [Rogue 66, Distressed to Impress, & Careful, It's Vine-tage]

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Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Matte Polishes
(L->R) Rogue 66, Distressed to Impress, and Careful, It's Vine-tage
Hey friends! Today I have the 2nd half of the Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition Matte Megalast nail polishes :D If you missed part 1, feel free to click on over to it - here! I was lucky enough to find the entire collection between THREE stores haha. So, check them out after the jump!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

WET N WILD: Fall 2014 Limited Edition Megalast Mattes Part I [Echo Dark ,LAC- My Mani?, & So Berry On Trend]

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Wet n Wild Fall 2014 LE Megalast Matte Polish Collection
(L->R) Echo Dark, LAC - My Mani?, So Berry On Trend

I think most people know how I feel about Wet n Wild Megalast polishes, especially if you like me on Facebook LOL. I searched 3 stores to find all 6 of these matte beauties! If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is the first time Megalast polishes have been made in matte? So I HAD to find them and try them out :] Today I'm reviewing 3 out of the 6 polishes. Check 'em out after the jump!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

NCLA: Duchess of LA Collection [Posh and Privileged, Lavish Spender, A Touch of Class, & Let Them Eat Cake]

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NCLA Duchess of LA Collection (L->R) Posh and Privileged,
Lavish Spender, A Touch of Class, and Let Them Eat Cake

So a few weeks a go I won the NCLA Duchess of LA Collection on The Beauty of Life's Blog! I was totally stoked because I've never tried NCLA polishes. I've known about them for a hot minute, I just don't know why I've never pulled the trigger. Then again, brands pop up all the time - it's hard for me to keep track of what I want to try haha. So check out swatches of these 4 creamy glitter bombs after the jump.

Monday, September 8, 2014

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Fall 2014 Ultra Pixie Dust Collection

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Meet the next generation of our best-selling textured, matte and sparkling Zoya PixieDust formula ­ Zoya Ultra PixieDust! 


Three shades featuring both fine micro glitter and mega hex particles for tone on tone 3D effects. This easy glam nail is available in 3 shades in a gradient of red, wine and plum hues. No base or top coat required.

NEW for FALL 2014:  ZOYA ULTRA PIXIEDUST!

 
ZP765 ­ NOIR: Deep vampy plum, textured PixieDust with red Mega Hex Particles.
ZP764 ­ ARIANNA: Blue-toned red wine, textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Particles
ZP729 ­ OSWIN: True red, textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Particles

Zoya PixieDust Application: For BEST RESULTS apply 2-3 thin coats of polish for full coverage to clean (oil free) nail surface. Allow product to dry completely for full effect. Do not use a base coat or top coat. Top coat can be applied for additional glossy effects.

See the Zoya How to apply Zoya PixieDustTM Video for more great beauty tips and tricks to use when applying Zoya PixieDustTM.
 

COLLECTION PRE-ORDER STARTS September 9th
SHIPPING BEGINS September 15th or Sooner
$10 (US) Available on Zoya.com and at finer salons and spas.



9/8 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It Sorry this is a little late today! Thankfully there aren't any that end today :P



About MGM: 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.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to 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.
  • Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
  • Please email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.
  Good luck!

Sunday, September 7, 2014

9/1 - 9/5 In Case You Missed It! Weekly Recap

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SEPTEMBER 1ST - SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2014

MONDAY: Manic-ure Giveaways Monday, an instant classic.

TUESDAY: Zoya Entice Collection swatches. If you like rich, beautiful cremes - check this out.

WEDNESDAY: Swatchy swatchy of 2 China Glaze Fall polishes. One from 2008 and one from 2014!

THURSDAY: None.

FRIDAY: The gorgeous Zoya Ignite Collection. Don't wanna miss this!



Friday, September 5, 2014

ZOYA: Fall 2014 Ignite Collection [India, Teigen, Autumn, Remy, Sansa, & Yuna]

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Zoya Fall 2014 Ignite Collection (L->R) India, Teigen,
Autumn, Remy, Sansa, and Yuna

Hey ya'll! Today, I have the 2nd part of Zoya's Fall 2014 Collection, Ignite. This half of the collection is filled with wonderful, beautiful colors and brilliant sparkle. If you missed the Entice Collection, the cremes, check them out here. ONWARD to the sparkly after the jump!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

CHINA GLAZE: Side-Saddle & Choo-Choo Choose You

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China Glaze Side-Saddle (L) and Choo-Choo Choose You (R)

Hi guys! Last week you might of saw me post a picture of a nail polish store on Facebook. That store HAD to have over a million bottles of polish, it was in-freakin-sane. Well somehow I only came out with ONE bottle of polish and a gallon of acetone LOL. It was kinda overwhelming. Afterwards we went to Sally's to hunt down the newest China Glaze All Aboard Collection. So today, I'm going to show you the STUNNING fall polishes I picked up on my small shopping trip :]

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

ZOYA: Fall 2014 Entice Collection [Nyssa, Claire, Veronica, Margo, Ryan, & Genevieve]

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Zoya Fall 2014 Entice Collection (L->R) Nyssa, Claire,
Veronica, Margo, Ryan, and Genevieve

HOT OFF THE PRESS! My swatch/review of the 2014 Zoya Fall Entice Collection. If you love beautiful cremes, these do not disappoint. These were super easy to work with, I love them. Check out these rich, fall colors, and a little nail art after the jump! :]

Monday, September 1, 2014

9/1 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Pin It Happy day of no labor! But doesn't mean I didn't gather giveaways for you! :D



About MGM: 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.
  • Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to 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.
  • Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
  • Please email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.
  Good luck!