Aly Loves Lacquer

I'm back, and with a crafty title to boot! Finals just ended and I am back home, with lots of pretty polishes to swatch for you all. Get ready :) First, I want to get this post up. I have had these pictures for a few weeks, but was so busy I couldn't post them. But, I do really like this manicure so I had to share!

Recently, I received some press info about the new nail kiosks that are now in CVS stores. The polish I used for my accent nail in this picture is featured in the kiosk, and is part of the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure line. It's a gorgeous graphite foil called Shoot the Moon. I have heard rumors that Shoot the Moon is a great option for those of us who cannot afford Chanel Graphite (that's me!) and it does seem to be a perfect dupe.

On my other nails, I am wearing China Glaze Exotic Encounters at 2 coats.

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Hey, guys and gals! As you see by the title, I have found the PERFECT Thanksgiving manicure. Though they might not celebrate Thanksgiving in England, this Butter London polish is perfect for the season.

Butter London Scuppered is a very unique blend of colors. The base is a nice copper brown foil, sprinkled with tiny green glitters. There are also small pink and golden flecks that add a bit of extra depth to the lacquer. I have never seen a color even close to Scuppered! Plus, application was really nice on this one -- just two thin coats.

These photos were taken outdoors, in cloudy weather. I think the shade allows you to see all the components really well!




Yeah, so I love this. The mixture of colors and textures is so unique, plus it really has an autumnal feel to it. I can envision myself wearing this at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

What is your favorite fall polish?

- Aly

Hi, guys! I am taking advantage of the time change and doing some midnight blogging :) I have a really great shade to show you today, so get ready!

Barielle was kind enough to send me a few polishes to try out. I recently wore Date Night for the first time, which was one of the colors I was most excited for. Date Night is a deep green polish with lots of shimmer. It borders on being a bit frosty, but not so much that it bothers me. I think the slight brushstrokes actually add depth and interest to this polish.

Here it is a 2 coats.

Another week flew by, and it is Monday again. I am currently on Fall Break, and had off of school yesterday and I will be off again tomorrow. A much needed rest!

Today I want to show you a quick swatch of Mattése Elite Je T'aime. Mattése Elite is a lesser-known brand sold by Ricky's NYC. Obviously, I do not live in New York, but the polishes are also available online HERE.

Je T'aime is a gorgeous mix of golden and iridescent glitters in a clear base. It would probably look best over darker bases, but I really wanted to see it on its own after using it in this manicure. In the pictures below, I am wearing just one thin coat of Mattése Elite Je T'aime.