LACQUISTRY [Black] Shredded

Pin It Today I have for you guys Lacquistry Shredded, which is her black shredded top coat. Unfortunately, it is no longer in production and has been retired :[ (Which is why I'm super happy I got it last go around since only 9 were offered for sale!!!)

 Lacquistry Shredded in Black

Jump over for some swatches and layering :]

LACQUISTRY: It's a Friggin' Circus and REVLON: Carbonite

Pin It Ahhh! I finally got my Lacquistry beauty, It's a Friggin' Circus, in the mail on Tuesday! I was so stoked I ran from my mailbox and up 2 long flights of stairs to my 3rd story apartment haha

It's a Friggin' Circus is one of the Jenna's polishes I've lusted after for a bit. She describes it as "12 different colors of mini hex glitters swirl around in a sheer blue jelly base". TWELVE COLORS. OF GLITTER! I about died when I saw it in person! By the way: 12 DIFFERENT COLORS OF GLITTER!! Haha

Now, it says a blue jelly base, however mine is in a pink jelly base. Not a big deal to me, really!

But the glitter colors equals a wonderful rainbow circus on your nails! A Friggin Circus if you will ;) I actually prefer THIS over Happy Birthday (Deborah Lippmann), Rainbow Connection (OPI) and all the dupes in between.

2 Coats of Lacquistry It's a Friggin' Circus

I layered IAFC over Revlon Carbonite, which was kindly sent to me as a "random act of polish" by Love for Lacquer. I saw Carbonite for like $1.99 at Big Lots in August, never saw it again and kicked myself for not getting it, so I was way happy when my surprise came in the mail!

I love how Carbonite looks! It's got this gritty, dementional looking, silverish-goldish-black color. Yup, that's how I'm describing it haha. I honestly could have gotten away with 1 coat but I always do 2 for good measure and out of habit. I expected Carbonite to be streaky but it wasn't one bit, and I was happy about that for sure!

Once I layered IAFC over Carbonite the color changed into a almost rosey gold/silver color thanks to the pink jelly base of IAFC. I didn't mind it a bit, I actually welcomed the color change haha.

I hope you guys get a chance to get your hands on a Lacquistry polish. They are truly amazing glitters!

Until next time,
Lacey

PS: Did this mani remind anyone of the rainbow fish book character thingie? ...Or is that just me? Haha

LACQUISTRY: 24K Shredded & ESSIE: Aruba Blue (ZOYA PROMO!!!)

Pin It I was finally able to get my Vday mani off my fingers! Haaah.

 (Essie Aruba Blue - 2 coats & Lacquistry 24K Shredded - 2 coats)

I went for Essie Aruba Blue. I have lusted over this polish for A WHILE now, now that I finally have it, I can die happy. This blue is AMAZING. Not like any other I have, and I have a lot of blues!

I also got my hands on a Lacquistry limited edition polish from the wonderful Jenna over on Etsy! I chose 24K Shredded. Glad I did! I've heard rants and raves about Lacquistry polishes, and they are ALL true. This polish is phenomenal. Changes any polish in an instant. The application is easy, you can move pieces around as you wish. It sits pretty flat, surprisingly! I added a coat of Seche Vite to get the smaller parts sticking up smooth. This polish is a dream!!

(Edit: If you're looking for 24K Shredded it is a Lacquistry Limited Edition polish, someone tweeted me about this, I HAVE seen her re-post 5ish at a time, but they go fast! When I saw this one there were 6 listed, about 5 hours later there were 2, so I grabbed it ASAP! She also has made the shredded in black, silver, holo silver, aqua, red and pink varieties. Those colors are limited as well, right now (2/15 all I see listed is the pink  shredded (Valentine Shards). So, in short, if you're wanting these polishes TOTALLY check her Etsy once a day at the least, and grab it when you see it! :] Hopes this helps you guys!)

If you haven't heard: Zoya is giving away a free RED polish (all the polishes listed on their red catagory page) for Valentine's Day! All you need to do is grab another item and you get a FREE red Zoya with FREE SHIPPING! Click here to head over to their  blog post with all the info about this awesome promo :]

If you haven't had a chance to try Zoya yet, I suggest you take a stab at this chance ;] $4/Zoya is a great deal! Zoya is one of my favorite brands. The formula, the application and wear for all their polishes are AWESOME! However, I only buy when they have a promo and they looooovveeee to spoil us with amazing promos! I've saved over $200 on all the 18 bottles (and shipping) I have. I suggest you give this brand a shot if you haven't already! You won't be disappointed ;]

Until next time,
Lacey

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