Random Takko's, No Shell Needed.

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  I hope that your week is off to a great start.  To be honest, I wish I could say the same but it seems that Murphy (and his law) was right.  It can only get better right?  I will say that nail polish helps.  How you ask?  I find it very therapeutic to paint my nails.  It's my chance in the everyday hectic sludge that we call life to do something I enjoy.  It's also a very peaceful and soothing thing to do.  With four kids, it's interrupted most times, but I wouldn't change being called 'Mom' for silence.

On to the POLISH!!  Today I have a couple Takko Lacquer to share with you, courtesy of an amazing friend (who let me borrow them).  Now, I don't know about you but in my head, I always think Takko=Taco.  I'm wrong, I know I'm wrong but it will forever stay that way in my head.  Sorry Sheryl! <3  They are beautiful!!

For my first manicure (mani=manicure for those of you out there who aren't of Nail World) consists of Takko Marie Antoinette with Rainbow Honey's The Element of Magic and Hanami.

Gorgeous colors all by themselves, but you put them together and BAM!

Takko's Marie is a vibrant pale blue with gorgeous pink shimmer that stands out.  Rainbow Honey's Element of Magic is a glitter bomb of various purple glitter (some holo) with awesome blue and purple shimmer. I love them both separately but put them together and I DIE.  I also wore Hanami (a cherry blossom of a glitter topper) on my thumb with Element of Magic.

A blurry photo to really show off that sparkle.

 Wow, right?

The last mani I have to show you is Elevation Polish's Falzarego (which was a small batch prototype, aka a SBP) with Takko's Get Lucky (a gold holo glitter) sponged on the tips.  I love this one too.

 

As always, Elevation can be found here.  Takko Lacquer can be found here while news about updates and when she will restock can be found here.  Last, but not least, Rainbow Honey can be found here.  You should check them out. Dee has a My Little Pony collection (hello, where do you think The Element of Magic came from?) as well as cremes, shimmers, and other stuff.

Thanks for stopping by!

Elevation Polish AWZ #16, Mystery, and SBP Salcantay

Hello out there! Happy Monday!  I'm glad you decided to join me.  I've been working on several projects at once so it is nice to finally have this one up and running.

I love nail polish.  I find color soothing, exciting, and full of possibility.  It can trigger memories or reactions.  Colors mean something.  And my medium for enjoying them is nail polish.

Enough babble, yes?  Let's get to the goods. :)

Elevation Mystery Polish, SBP Salcantay, and sample AWZ #16.

Ah, I love all these colors.  They went well together.  And most of you out there know I'm a huge fan of Elevation as I've followed Lu from the beginning.  

The sample is a purple leaning taupe nude that I just love.  I can't get enough of these sorts of colors lately and this one was a gift from a super awesome and generous friend. Such a lovely application as well.  Self-leveling and one stinkin' coat.  Yes.  One.  <3  The Mystery (sold as a limited release over at Pahlish; there were only 20 or so bottles I think?) is packed full of gold micro flakes with blue/violet micro flakes.  Gorgeous and easy peasy to apply.  Smooth finish too, not chunky like other glitters.  Salcantay is a purple/blue glitter with green/blue iridescence in it.

AWZ #16 and Mystery alone.

With Salcantay as well.

Loved this mani.  So fun yet classic.  If you want to check out Elevation Polish, you can find Lu here.  Her shop really never closes but if you see a polish you want that is out of stock, she updates every month on the 7th and the 22nd.  On the 7th, you have the chance to grab samples and small batch prototypes as well (SBP).  Times are listed at her shop.  Have you tried Elevation Polish before?  If so, what is your favorite?  If not, you really shouldn't wait any longer. ;)

Thanks for stopping by!