The Holo Hookup February 2016 Collaboration Box: Swatches and Review

Provided for Review 

Hello! I have the latest Holo Hookup Box to share today. You may recall from the previous releases that the Holo Hookup Box is a monthly all holographic box with exclusives from Cupcake Polish, Different Dimension, and Glisten & Glow, plus a guest maker. For this February 2016 box, the theme is Elements and Takko Lacquer  is the guest maker. 

Details about the box:

• This will be a pre-order box, meaning that you can place your order during the week that is available in the Holo Hookup shop, for this particular box, you can pre-order beginning January 21st at 9 PM EST and the pre-order will end on January 28th at 9 PM EST. Shipping will begin early January. 
• The cost of each box is $40, plus shipping and will include four exclusive all holographic polishes. 
• Shipping will be available domestically and internationally. 
• For other reviews/swatches and more information about the box itself, follow The Holo Hookup on Instagram and Facebook.

Cupcake Polish Air 

(Libra, Aquarius, Gemini)
Two coats

Periwinkle linear holographic with strong pink shimmer
This has an intensely strong shimmer that looks fantastic with the periwinkle color. Two coats for complete coverage, which is what I expect from Cupcake Polish's holos. The holo density is a medium to high one. 

(Direct Sunlight)

Different Dimension Earth 

(Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)

Two coats

Rich brown linear holographic with multi-chrome flakes plus blue and green holographic micro-glitter

Very appropiately named as the first thing that came to my mind was that it was such an earthy brown color. The added green/blue flakes give it some contrast. Easy application in two coats and a very bold holo flame in the sun. 

(Direct Sunlight)

Glisten & Glow Fire 

(Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) 

Two coats

Red linear holographic with scattered silver and cherry holo micro-glitter

Fire! Love it. The red has some pink to it, bringing to mind a cherry red color. The added bits of scattered micro-glitter are a nice touch. And two coats gave me the coverage I needed with a gorgeous blue holo flame in the sun. 

(Direct Sunlight)

Takko Lacquer Water 

(Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)

Three coats

Light aqua linear holographic with intense gold shimmer

I liked the color quite a bit though it looked a bit washed out on my skin tone in the shade. In the sun though, you really can see the gold shimmer and the more subtle holo flame. This was a bit thinner in formula so three coats worked best for coverage. 

(Direct Sunlight)

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Friday Spam!

OPI Amazon...Amazoff

OPI Pure 18K White Gold and Silver Top Coat

Layered over OPI Amazon...Amazoff

Scofflaw Love Letter to Ziggy Pop 

 Takko Lacquer Aphrodisiac

Wing Dust Gilt-y Pleasures

Layered over Cult Nails Time Traveler 

Indie Polish Friday

 Happy Friday! I have a few indie polishes to share with you guys today. I hope you guys have a great weekend and remember to check out Crows Toes 9 Realms release on Llarowe tomorrow. 

Crows Toes Ingrounded

Three coats

Pale green/blue base with blue/green/pink color shifting shimmer

So hard to take a accurate photo of this polish. The color-shifting shimmer is comes alive at certain angles. Unfortunately this one is not available for sale anywhere but that doesn't mean it won't be in the future. 

Takko Lacquer Pucker Up

Three coats

Coral jelly base with gold microshimmer

Just a little warmer than I would prefer but otherwise a lovely color.

Too Fancy Lacquer Chocolate Gold

Two coats

Golden brown holographic

It has a somewhat foil finish to it. I wish the holo was stronger but the color is awesome. 

A England Dancing with Nureyev

Two coats

Sapphire blue holographic

I haven't been totally impressed with all the newest polishes A England has been releasing lately. This one is the exception, the color is just vivid enough but still delicate. And the holo is quite strong.

Pahlish Your Bright Shadow

Two coats

Periwinkle blue creme with aqua and seafoam glitter and violet micro-shimmer

Mmmmm, so so pretty. I can't deny myself a good periwinkle and the glitter in this gives a nice contrast.

Scofflaw Prototype 

Three coats

Cream colored jelly base with orange, red, and brown glitter

I LOVE this polish. The colors are unique and bold against the pale base.

Takko Lacquer Créateur and Spirited Away

Hey guys! I have a couple of newer Takko Lacquers for you today.

 

Takko Lacquer Créateur

Two coats

Black creme with golden shimmer and light holo effect.

Dark and mysterious indeed. It is loaded with that gold shimmer making the polish look almost chocolate in coloring instead of a straight black. The holo pigment is linear not super strong, with such a pigmented creme base though, I am not surprised.

 

Takko Lacquer Spirited Away

Two coats

Pink? Purple? Pink/purple with blue/green silver shimmer and light holo pigment

Another that is a super saturated color, making the holo not as bold as I prefer but that is a minor thing. It applies smoothly and the color is bright as can be.

To purchase Takko Lacquer, look to her shop here. You can get updates on Takko Lacquer's restocks or new color releases on her Twitter or Instagram. 

Takko Lacquer Wednesday

Hey everyone! I have been distracted by other things this week and starting tomorrow, I will be busy with a extended weekend get-together. I have photos just waiting to be published, so even though I won't be able to provide commentary, I am going to spam you guys with them instead. Yay! I should get back on track next week. 

Today, I have a few Takko Lacquer polishes to share. Make sure to follow Takko Lacquer on Twitter or Instagram, she posted a teaser today of a new color that will be included in the restock on Monday, Feb. 3rd in her shop here. 

Takko Lacquer Electric Apple:NYC

Takko Lacquer Heads Will Roll 

(thermal shift from pale pale pink to magenta)

Takko Lacquer Schiaparelli

Takko Lacquer Lemon Macaroon

Takko Lacquer Va Va Voom

My Top 20 Polishes of 2013: Part Two

Hello hello! This Part Two of my top 20 polish picks from 2013. I hope you all have a great New Year's Eve. 'Til next year! 

Lynnderella Diamond Light

Layered over Elevation Polish Wisteria 

Previously posted here and available for purchase here

Those holo silver and pink circles, I don't know why I love them so much but I do. This is a stunning polish and the best one Lynnderella released in their regular non-LE line this year. 

My Ten Friends Multipass

Three coats

Previously posted here and My Ten Friends' shop is here

This one was created for my one year blogiversary back in September by the amazing Mei Lynn from My Ten Friends. I didn't give her any requirements just that I love bright colors and especially orange and she created this freaking out-of-this-world polish. 

Oopsie Daisies Bluebird

Three coats

Previously posted here and Oopsie Daisies' shop is here

Simplistic in design but that's what I love about it. The copper and brown specks in that creamy pale blue base, beautiful!

OPI Jinx

Two coats

Previously posted here and available to purchase wherever OPI is sold 

Textured polishes kind of exploded in 2013. I have a handful in my collection that I like but Jinx was definitely my favorite of them, and my favorite OPI polish of this year. 

Pahlish Old Fired Were Burning August Duo: 

Heavy with Mood Layered over Slow Like Honey 

Previously posted here and Pahlish's shop is here

I am cheating a bit with this pick, techinically it's two polishes but since they are a duo, I am making it one. Pahlish really amped up their line this last year, each collection release impressed me more than the last. And I love that each month gets it's own duo release. 

The colors in this August duo are subtle and striking all at once, I love that juxtaposition. 

Polish Revolution Glitterbox

Layered over American Apparel Night Sky 

Polish Revolution's shop is here

An all square iridescent glitter polish? Done and done. 

I can't wait to see what Lauryn has in store for 2014!

Pretty Serious Liquid Leprechaun

Three coats

Previously posted here and Pretty Serious' shop is here

Though I did get quite a lot of Aussie indie polishes in 2013, this Pretty Serious one is the winner. It's eye-catching and holo in it's green/goldness. 

Scofflaw This Must Be the Place

Three coats

Scofflaw Nail Varnishes' shop is here but this one is available for purchase here

Scofflaw came on the indie polish scene in 2013 and each and every polish made by her is unique. That's not easy feat! This Must Be the Place is one of her softer colors but for me it makes just as much impact as her bolder ones. 

Takko Lacquer Blushing Nude

Three coats

Previously posted here and Takko Lacquer's shop is here

You are probably wondering why I picked this one, considering the other bright and bold polishes on my list.  2013 is the year I came to realize just how much I love a good nude polish. And this is a creamy nude with pink shimmer is totally not shy. Neutral with a twist, be still my heart.

Wet n' Wild Teal Slowly and See

Two coats

I haven't posted this one on my blog yet and unfortunately I don't know if this is still available in drugstores. 

The bright cyan blue color, the pricetag, the creamy formula, it all does so much for me. Utter blue perfection.