Digital Nails Spamorama

Digital Nails is a new to me brand that I had stalked on Etsy for weeks and finally pulled the trigger for a large order not too long ago. I absolutely adore this brand and could not recommend it more to those who may be unfamiliar with it. The creator, Raphaelle, is a fellow Austinite, which is an automatic plus for me, though this probably doesn't mean anything to others. 

Formula wise, these are great, no probably with application or fishing for glitters. I do love the packaging and little touches that Raphaelle does, like adding a small gift-with-purchase nail file or hair tye. Shipping turnaround time was super fast, which is always appreciative. The inspiration behind the polishes definitely appeals to me but I think it's the polishes themselves that are the stars. They are unique and original polish colors and I look forward to seeing what Raphaelle comes up with next!

Digital Nails Expelliarmus

Three coats (and then mattified in the 2nd photo).

Part of the ladies of Doctor Who collection and inspired by the wonderful Martha Jones.

This one has a thinner formula and those extra large circle glitters, so I would recommend a good shake before applying. 

Digital Nails Run, You Clever Boy

Two coats

Part of the ladies of Doctor Who collection and inspired by the oh so mysterious Clara Oswald.

DAT SHIMMA, love it! Contrasts well against the wine jelly base. 

Digital Nails Super Temp

Two Coats

Part of the ladies of Doctor Who collection and inspired by the Donna Noble, my personal fav companion.

This one is hot with golden shimmer running through it. 

Digital Nails Ultimate Ginger

Three coats and mattified.

Part of the ladies of Doctor Who collection and inspired by the girl who waited aka one Amy Pond.

The colors are lovely and I especially like how this looks mattified.

Digital Nails Incendium

Three coats and then mattified.

Inspired by the ladies of Adventure time, specifically Flame.

I love fiery polishes and this one was one I couldn't not get. 

Digital Nails Oh, Fionna

Three coats and then mattified.

Inspired by the ladies of Adventure time, specifically Fiona. 

Those turquoise and yellow circle glitters, which excite me to no end, just pop against the nude base. 

Digital Nails Wibbly Wobbly

Two coats layered over China Glaze Isle See You Later

Inspired by Doctor Who

My favorite of the bunch. I have no others words except.....holy crap, how cool does this look?! 

(close-up aka the money shot)

Digital Nails polishes can be purchased on Etsy and updates regarding new colors and restocking can be found on Facebook. Her next restock will be this Friday, June 7th, at 7 pm CST and it looks like there will be a few new polishes released. Can't wait!

Elevation Polish Tuesday

Hey everyone! I have a few Elevation Polishes to share today. The next restocking will be this Friday, June 7th around 9 pm CST in Elevation's shop. Updates can be found on Elevation's blog. Llarowe will soon launch with Elevation Polish and check their Facebook page for updates. 

Elevation Polish Lys Glacier 

Two coats

May 2013 prototype 

Dusky light purple with gray overtones and purple microflakes

Elevation Polish Mount Feathertop

Three coats

May's Australian Sunrise & Sunset collection

So glossy, perfect on it's own and for layering. I think I must get a back up of this.

Elevation Polish Mount Feathertop with Happy Hands Illusions, Michael 

See what I mean? Perfect. 

This jelly sandwich combo is three coats of M. Feathertop, one coat of Illusions, Michael and then one more coat of M. Feathertop.

Elevation Polish Huangshan

One coat layered over Sinful Gel Tech I'm Blushing

March's The View from the Top collection

This yellow neon glitter topper is such a unique and special polish. 

I have worn it multiple times in the last few weeks and this is one of my fav. layering combos with it.

Huanghan matched my Gap neon yellow clutch so well, I had to include a pic of them together. 

Lumina Lacquer Monday

Good morning! I have a few Lumina Lacquer polishes for today. The polishes from this brand are ones that are FULL of glitter and very attention grabbing. Every time I have worn one of her polishes, I have had strangers ask me what I am wearing. I didn't have to fish at all for those large glitters, but dabbing method is better when applying. 

Lumina Lacquer 1000 Julys

One coat layered over Elevation Polish Pic de Sotllo

Holographic stars, hearts, moons, large circles with black and blue hexes.

Makes me think of hanging out on the water on a hot summer night.

Lumina Lacquer Discotheque

One coat layered over Cult Nails Enticing

Red stars and hexes, purple holographic circles, pink diamonds, and gold stars. 

Lumina Lacquer Camouflage

Two coats layered over China Glaze Keepin' It Teal

Large green and turquoise circles, hexes, stars with black hexes.

My favorite of the three, very unique and unlike anything else I have in my collection.

Lumina Lacquer polishes can be purchased here. Updates regarding restocking and new colors can be found on Facebook here. Next restock (with 8 new polishes!) will be this Thursday, June 6th, at 1 pm CST. 

Happy Hands Friday

Happy Friday! How about some Happy Hands polishes to finish the week off with? 

Happy Hands What's This?

Two coats layered over Contrary Polish Bright Night

Part of the Holiday 2012 collection and discontinued

Worn a weeks ago when I had the shortest of nubs. Winter wonder on my nails. 

Happy Hands Art is Hard

Two coats layered over Lippmann I Know What Boys Like

Harlow and Co exclusive and can be purchased here

Very fun polish! I love the red heart glitter.

Happy Hands Ditto

Two coats layered over Illamasqua Cameo

LE and not for sale at this time

Bright blue glitter mixed with black and white and this is the stunning result

Happy Hands Flowers on the Highway

Two coats layered over Takko Lacquer Blushing Nude

From Greetings from Florida collection and currently available

One of Kristi's first releases, this cheerful polish is meant to represent the wide variety of spring wildflowers scattered alongside Florida highways

Happy Hands Orange Koolaid (mattified)

Two coats layered over Essie Action 

Prototype polish and not for sale at this time (but maybe in the future?)

This is just so very ORANGE, nothing more to say.

Happy Hands Beachy Keen

Two coats layered over Barielle Decandence

Part of Happy Hands' upcoming Beachy Keen collection

With this layering combo, reminds me very much of watermelon, which is perfect for summer.

Very fun polish, I have worn it a couple of times since receiving this.

Happy Hands Sandcastles in the Sand 

Three coats and then mattified

Part of Happy Hands' upcoming Beachy Keen collection

Inspired by (How I Met Your Mother) Robin Sparkles' summer love-song, this is an awesome neutral with a twist. 

I love the shimmery glitter reminiscent of seashells and ocean waves. 

BONUS! Here is "Sandcastles in the Sand" music video:

Beachy Keen and Sandcastles in the Sand (along with two others from the Beachy Keen Collection) will available tomorrow (YAY!) June 1st, 5 pm EST here and here.
Updates regarding Happy Hands news and etc can be found on her Facebook page here.

China Glaze Hologram Collection

Today I have a few polishes from China Glaze Hologram Collection. My picks were Infra-Red, Strap on Your Moonboots, and When Stars Collide. They are very opaque in terms of application, I used two coats but could have really just used one. No special base coat or topcoat was needed, my photos are shown without a topcoat. The holographic effect is better than I expected. They are definitely not as holo as Jade, Layla, or Color Club holo polishes but still very linear. When Stars Collide is favorite of the three, I love that maroon holo!

China Glaze Infra Red

China Glaze Strap On Your Moonboots

China Glaze When Stars Collide