The Holo Hookup December 2016 Box: Swatches and Review

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Hey all! I have the Holo Hookup Box for December on my blog today. Along with polishes from Cupcake Polish, Different Dimension, and Glisten & Glow, the guest maker for this month is Darling Diva Polish. The theme is 'Hollywood Bombshells' with the inspiration pic is below. The makers really out did themselves with this box, I could tell immediately without looking at the names which polish would represent which actress. 

The December 2016 Holo Hookup Box will be available during a week long pre-order window from November 21st at 9 pm EST until November 28th at 9 pm EST only in the Holo Hookup shop. 

The box is $40 and this month's month will have FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING and $5 off International Shipping for the entire duration of the box (no codes necessary - discount already taken off). This is the first time there has been any type of promotions on The Holo Hookup, in celebration of the 1 full year anniversary of The Holo Hookup!

Cupcake Polish Grace 

Two coats

Metallic silver linear holographic
The silver glint is sophisticated and elevated, which is exactly what I would envision for a Grace Kelly inspired polish. Easy application experience, plus a higher density holo flame. 

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Darling Diva Polish Vivien 

Two coats

Burgundy holographic with gold shimmer and gold holo sparks
Va-Va-VOOM. Fits Vivien Leigh to a T. I love the gold accents in the base color. Slightly thinner consistency but opaque enough in two coats. 

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Different Dimension Audrey

Two coats

Hot pink linear holographic polish with added shimmer and micro-glitter
Pretty and delicate but without being overly twee, which again, is what I would pick for a Audrey Hepburn polish. Perfect application, not too thick or thin in formula. 

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Glisten & Glow Mae

Two coats

Black linear holographic with red and purple shimmer and silver galaxy glitters
A darker, more vampy number for Mae West, who was known to be the ultimate sex symbol. I am going to say it again, because it's totally true, application was easy in two coats. 

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Darling Diva Polish Halloween 2016 Collection: Swatches and Review

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Hi all! Halloween is this upcoming Monday if you can believe it (where did October go?) and I have one more Halloween inspired collection from Darling Diva Polish to share. This Halloween 2016 Collection (along with the BSC Collection shown yesterday) will be released on today, October 28th in Darling Diva Polish's shop.

Darling Diva Polish A+ Fang Banger

Two coats
Blood red jelly with holo and metallic glitter and holo shimmer
Bloody good, pun intended. Nicely opaque, even with its jelly formula, I have it shown here in two coats. 

Darling Diva Polish Living Dead Girl

Three coats

Lilac jelly with iridescent flakes and holo pigment

Pretty and soft and quite lovely. This had a somewhat gummy jelly consistency if that makes sense so while so I did three thinner style coats, you may have opacity in two thicker coats as well. 

Darling Diva Polish Pumpkin Spiced Nightshade

Three coats

Pumpkin orange jelly with ultra chrome flakes and holo shimmer

Juicy! Be still my (orange) heart. With its jelly base and more sparse flakes, you will need at least three coats for coverage and still may have a bit of visible nail line showing. Otherwise, easy application. 

Darling Diva Polish Sharp Dressed Boogeyman

Two coats

Gunmetal gray base with silver flakes and holo pigment

You can see some flashes of purple in the base and with the added silver, this is a very nice indeed. No issues with formula or application, I have it here in two coats. 

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Darling Diva Polish BSC Collection: Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone! It's been a few months since we have seen some new things from Darling Diva Polish and this week she is going to release not just one but three new sets! They are all one pour collections, (one pour meaning this color will not be restocked when it is gone) so if you see something you like, get it while it is available. 

For today I have the BSC Collection, aka the Batshit Crazy Collection, inspired by the one and only Helena from Orphan Black. Helena is a character that starts at as a villain but as the show progresses, becomes (for me anyway) a fan favorite, with her crazy, violent tendencies as well as her bond with her fellow clone "Seestras". I know that Orphan Black is not going to appeal to everyone but if you like sci-fi or conspiracy thriller type series, I highly recommend watching it!

The BSC Collection will be released on October 28th in Darling Diva Polish's shop.

Darling Diva Polish Bloody Angel

Two coats

Red holographic with gold flakes and shimmer

I love the golden shimmer and flakes in the color. The red itself has some more pink in the color than I would think of for a "blood red" polish but that's just a minor quibble. It applies easily in two coats. 

Darling Diva Polish I Gave Her Darkness

Three coats

 Indigo jelly with flakes and shimmer

A very blue toned indigo shade and the flakes with their shifting iridescence are a nice accent. Thinner formula consistency and not quite opaque in two coats but three will do it. 

Darling Diva Polish Meathead

Two coats

Black base with multi-chrome copper/gold/green flakes 

This is one of those black polishes that take on an antiqued gold or olive coloring with the gold shimmer/flakes. I like seeing the little shifts of color from the ultra chrome flakes. Slightly thicker and opaque enough in two coats. 

Darling Diva Polish Oinks

Two coats

Putty nude polish with pink/gold shimmer and added holo sparkle

This is the basically a nude on me with it's neutral/cool tone but the shimmer pops so nicely in that base. It is thicker than I preferred, I tried to use as thin coats as I could, this is one that I would likely add a drop or two of thinner before I wear it again. 

Darling Diva Polish Pupok

Two coats

Black jelly with color-shifting shimmer and slight holographic sparkle

Deep and dark and ohhhh are those bits of blue in the base? Yes they are and they are awesome. I was expecting to need three coats and was happy to see that I could get away with just two. 

Darling Diva Polish Seestra

Two coats

Hot pink jelly with holographic flakes and blue shimmer

This is my favorite of the set. It's such a bright color compared to some of the darker and subtle shades in the set. Very easy application though with such a pigmented pink shade, I thought I would mention doubling up on your base coat. 

Darling Diva Polish Sleep Now

Two coats

Purple scattered holographic with color-shifting micro-glitter

Plum toned purple, and those flakes and glitter that add some extra sparkle. 

Darling Diva Polish These I Like

Two coats

White crelly with flakes and holo shimmer

I love the softness of this white crelly and the flakes and shimmer, yes please. Like most white crellies, it does require a bit more care when you apply, thin coats are best. 

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