Chick Nail Polish Fall/ Winter 2012 Releases

Happy humpday!

  Today I have some new releases by the uber cute, Vegan- friendly brand- Chick Nail Polish. I've been a fan of this brand from the very first time I saw their adorable Chicky logo. Last year All A Twitter was one of my top polishes for the year. I've never been let down with Chick NP's formula either! I think these would make such cute gifts. 

 On a side note: Julie also released an amazing cuticle oil this past Fall. It is a Tangerine- Ginter scented cuticle oil and it has an amazing texture. I LOVE how it smells. Sometimes I want to wear it as perfume.
To see close up swatches of these Four shades just continue reading♥.

Chick Nail Polish Rocker Chick

 Rocker Chick is a beautiful Blackened plum with fine Magenta and Copper micro-shimmer. This color has a great formula and it is very saturated with color. The shimmer in this shade is great because it pulls the shade out of looking-Black-all-the-time territory. I used Two coats for my swatch and no top coat. 

Chick Nail Polish Biker Chick

 Biker Chick is a very shimmery Silver foil. This is a really nice, clean and shiny Silver. My camera was having issues with this shade because it is just so bright and reflective. The formula on this pretty is very good and does great in Two easy coats. 

Chick Nail Polish in Hipster Chick

 Hipster Chick is an awesome squishy Lime Green base packed full of twinkling glitter and "pixie dust". I.LOVE.This.Shade. The formula is really nice and almost jelly like. The glitter has a really good spread. This color dries with the slightest texture so a top coat is a must. I used Three easy coats for my swatch and Cult Nails Wicked Fast top coat.

Chick Nail Polish Punk Chick

 Another winner for me! Punk Chick is a very, very bright creamsicle Orange creme. This shade is really fun and eye catching. I love Orange, so by default I am a fan. The formula on this shade is really nice and does well in Three thin coats.

 Chick Nail Polish is non toxic, cruelty- free and vegan friendly. They retail for $8.00 on www.chicknailpolish.com. I am looking forward to trying the base coat and I am already a HUGE fan of Chick's Cuticle Oil. My picks from this group are definitely Hipster Chick and Punk Chick. Oh and I love the names!!

Which are your picks?

(**Chick NP products provided for review**)

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31 Day Challenge 2012! Day 21: Inspired by a Color

Yay for this week being almost over!! 

  Today Rie, Sam and I are taking on day 21 of the 31 Day Challenge. The prompt for today is to be "inspired by a color". Last year I found myself having quite the dilemma over trying to figure out what to do for this challenge. The task to be inspired by a color leaves me open to do, pretty much, anything I want right? 

 I kept it simple by doing a cute gem design. My base color is Chick Nail Polish in Hipster Chick(full review soon). The color is so cute, fun and "Spring-y" that I just had to go for a flowery gems look. I started with Three thin coats of Hipster Chick and topped it off with some Seche Vite followed by Cult Nails Wicked fast to add the gems. I got my gems from a local shop but they can be found on eBay as well as several other e-tailers. I really like how playful and cute this look turned out. Now don't forget to stop by my challenge partners Rie and Sam's to see their Color-inspired looks for day 21!

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31 Day Challenge 2012! Day 11: Polka Dot Nails

Yo!

  So today is day 11 of the 31 Day Challenge. The task today is polka dotted nails. I'm super tired today. My new meds are doing a number on me in terms of energy... As in, I don't have any, EVER. I get tired really fast over nothing. Me no likey! 

 For my polka dot nails I started with a base of Chick Nail polish in Biker Chick. The dots were done using Cult Nails Nevermore, Pomegranate Lacquers in Blue Screen of Death and Julie G Oh Em Gee!. I initially didn't have a plan for my "dot placement" so most of my nails ended up with different patterns. These are cute, but they were cuter in my head lolol!! 

  Now don't forget to stop by my challenge partners Rie and Sam's to see their Polka Dot looks for day Eleven!

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Happy "Indie-pendence" Day!! Patriotic Mani Spam

Happy Fourth oh July!!! 

  To all my American lovelies anyway :D! I actually ended up doing a few different Patriotic themed manis for this holiday. That usually never happens! It only seemed fitting that I celebrate independence day in some awesome indie polishes right?! Today I will be featuring some beauties by Couronne d'Or Vernis as well as Vivid Lacquer. I must say I am completely blown away by these Two ladies creations and will have separate posts on their beauties later on but some of the pretties they sent my way inspired some awesome July 4th manis. 

 To see these manis just continue reading :D!!

 This is the look I ended up wearing for the Holiday.

 For this look I started with bases of Zoya Sooki on my Pinkie and Thumb, Zoya Purity on my Ring and Middle and Chick NP in Raven's Egg in my middle. I did just one coat of each. Over my white based nails I did a coat if China Glaze Frosty for shimmer.
  The glitter toppers on my Ring and Middle Fingers are Couronne d'Or Saphir and Rubis layered over each other. I can't tell you guys how much I am loving the Couronne d'Or Crown Jewels Collection, but more on that later. On my middle finger I did some pretty gemstone accents over my Chick NP base. On my pinkie I stamped with BM plate BM317. On my thumb I did a big bow stamp from Konad plate M59 in White accented with a Blue gem.

Couronne d'Or I Love the USA over China Glaze Midnight Kiss

 I Love the USA  was created by Aly in honor of the 2012 Olympics. This topper is a mix of Red, White and Blue Stars, Hearts, Bars, Squares and hexes. This is not the easiest polish to work with but it also was not half as difficult as I was expecting. It is pretty easy getting the bits on the nail. I think this is such a cute and fun combination. Perfect for the occasion!

Vivid Lacquer Ocean's Pixels over Zoya Sookie

 This one is pretty self explanatory right? This looked SOOO cool in person! The blue and white small hexes created a cool sprinkled texture over the candy Red base. I love Vivid Lacquer's cute kitty logo!! This glitter is plenty packed and I only did one coat over my Red base.

Couronne d'Or Rubis and Saphir over Essie Marshmallow

 Here again I've layered Two of the Cd'OV glitter toppers over each other. I am truly amazed at how easy these glitters are to work with despite the bigger chunky bits. There is no fishing required! The effects they create are amazing and they are very versatile. I really can't wait to show you guys full swatches of these glitters. I am in LUUUURVEEE!

 And because I wanted to see a patriotic sammich.... I went back over my layered glitters with one light coat of Essie Marshmallow to get this look.

 Patriotic Birthday cake nails!!! How yummy does this look?!

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone!!

 I hope you enjoyed my patriotic mani spam!!

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Chick Nail Polish Hen House #FLBeautyBloggers Swag!

Hi loves!!

  Sorry for this super late post today. I had a lousy morning and better part of my day and I am just starting to feel better now. I hate days like this. Luckily I have some awesome polish on my nail and another awesome polish to show you guys today. Chick Nail Polish was kind enough to sponsor our Beauty Bloggers of Central Fl meet-up we just held this past Saturday. So a HUGE thank you to Julie and Chick Nail Polish for sponsoring our event :D! I managed to get my hands on a Chick shade I had been really debating for whatever reason.. I'm so glad I have it now! I love me some Vampy Nubbies :D.

 This is Chick Nail Polish in Hen House. This is a delicious vampy Plum. This color is deep and sexy and perfect for a night out. The formula on this color is SO easy to work with, it practically applies itself. This is not a super dense creme so it gives this Plummy shade a touch of squishiness and I love that in my deep shades.

I cant wait to see more shades from Chick Nail Polish. I seriously LOVE their chickie logo and I'd love to see more of them lined up on my racks haha.

Thoughts on Hen House?

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Sunday Spam!! Pink & Black & Blue for You....

Happy Sunday loves!!

  For today's Sunday Spam I will be showing you some pretty Pinks, Blacks and Blues. The inspiration for this theme comes from a line in one of my favorite songs. The song is called "Bruises" by The Chairlifts. I will post a video at the bottom of the post. It is the cutest little love song and I can't help but smile whenever it comes on my iPod or Pandora. I have really strange taste in music and find a lot of inspiration from songs. Music is my happy place so it seemed only fitting that I do a Sunday Spam based on one of my favorite songs.

To see some pretties just keep on reading!
I've got bruises on my Knees for you, and grass stains on my knees for you. Got holes in my new jeans for you, got Pink & Black & Blue for you.....

What I don't have is a lot of details about these pretties since these are colors that I have featured before and some of them recently. Enjoy the Spama-lama-ding-dong!

Glitter Gal Frappe

Holographic Blush Pink. This is just so pretty, girly and perfect. This was only Two coats because I was using it as a base for a splatter but it would look better with Three coats.

Zoya Raven

 Black creme with the slightest hint of shimmer. Yes, it is a black shimmer, a TRUE Black shimmer. This is Two flawless coats.

Orly Frisky

 Yummy- yummy bright clean Blue with just the lightest touch of Green that my camera refuses to capture. Magnificent formula, only Two coats.

NYX Girls Sunshine Pink

 I freaking love this soft nudie Pink with it's wonderful eyeshadow- like Golden shimmer. For this I did Three coats but I could have done with Four because my nails are really stained. This color is the best to apply when you are in a rush and want something on your nails.

China Glaze Black Diamond

 Technically not Black... BUT Close enough. I really love this deep Gunmetal shimmer. Great formula, does best with Three Thin coats. Very interesting color. I think this will be my base for a certain special glitter I will be wearing very soon!

Chick NP Raven's Egg Blue

Deep Royal Blue shimmer with a very saturated formula. This color could easily be a one coater but I did Two to give it and extra glassy look. This color is so regal! I just love it. 

And here is the vid for the song :D. I hope you like it as much as I do. 

Have a happy Sunday loves! I will be back tomorrow with Muffin Monday! 

Thanks for stopping by!

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Chick Nail Polish Mermaid Inspired Mani

Good Morning and Happy Humpday!

  I was not in a Pink mood when I came home from work yesterday. Also, I've had this mani in my head for sometime and I felt like I had to do it NOW! I'm keeping things really short today because it is very late, I am very tired and I still need a shower... But these pics should really give you something to stare at... Mr. LTHP and I could not believe how amazing this turned out.

 I started with a base of Two coats of Chick NP Raven's Egg. I sponged the tips of my nails in Chick NP All A Twitter. To give the tips some sparkle and a little something extra I lightly sponged all over the Light Blue and somewhat into the Dark Blue with Finger Paints Sparkle TC. I stamped using Red Angel plate RA-111 and Essence Be Optimistic! This light Blue is amazing for stamping! I added some gemstone accents on my Ring Finger and Thumbs. This mani goes back to one of my first layered manis. Some of you may remember [THIS]? I freaking LOVE this!!

The gemstones came from Avon and they were a gift from my lovely M-I-L Cindy. Julie from CNP!! I hope you are reading!! I love this look soo much and your lovely colors inspired the whole thing. 

Thanks for stopping by!

(**Chick NP products provided for review**)

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LTHP's Favorite Nail Polishes of 2011- Top 10 International/Indie Picks

Happy Thursday and good morning to you all!

  Today's post is my Top Ten Picks in the International/ Indie brands category. The reason why I decided to give these their own post is because there have really been some excellent polishes to come to us from smaller and international brands this year. This way it was also easier to be able to narrow it down to 10 picks per category. When I first took on the task of picking my faves of the year I thought I'd have like 54 picks :D.... Anyways.. Enough rambling! In no random order, I give you my Top 10 Indie/International brand picks for 2011.

A England Tristam: The Mythicals Collection

A England comes to us from.. You guessed it! England! This brand was started up the the very lovely Adina and she burst into the scene with a super strong collection. Tristam is Navy Blue scattered holographic perfection. Not only is this color unique and beautiful, it has an outstanding formula. When Adina created this color she really knew what she was going for because this was no mistake :D. The whole collection is really beautiful but Tristam is on a league of its own.

Chick Nail Polish All A Twitter: 2011 Collection

Chick Nail Polish has not been around very long but man did they grow on me fast! This Baby Blue creme just blew me away! It is THE perfect shade of Bridal Blue and it also has an outstanding formula. This brand is new to the scene but if Julie keeps coming up with colors like this one Chick Nail Polish will soon be a part of everyone's collection.

Glitter Gal Lizard Belly: Released in 2011.

 Blackened Green linear holographic goodness... What more could you ask for? This Aussie brand really knows how to make a killer holo. When this color burst into the scene we all went crazy and when I finally got to try it I could see why. While the base is clearly green it looks practically Black and I had been dying for a black linear holo.

A Englad Galahad: The Mythicals Collection

This could easily be my most favorite creme of 2011. This color also got a lot of love when it first came out. It is just Teal perfection. I could sit here and try to think of a flaw with this color but there are non.... 

Specialita HITS Hefesto: No. Olimpo Collection

When I first saw this my eyes popped out of my head. I love this shade because while it can be worn fully opaque it can also be layered over anything to give other colors a strong linear holographic finish. The formula on this shade is just brilliant as well. Brazilians make some amazing polishes!

Bettina Hustle: Dico Collection/ Fall 2011

Puerto Rican brand Bettina really makes some iller cremes but when they do a shimmer they really make a statement. This whole collection was a part of my "short list" but when it really came down to it Hustle kept screaming my name. I love the subtle Teal to Purple shift when it's layered over Black. I love that it looks spectacular on it's own and droolworthy over Black.

Cult Nails Cruisin' Nude: A Day at the Races/ Summer 2011 Collection

  Florida based Cult Nails is ran by the awesome Maria who really knows how to wow us with her amazing creations. This is just the perfect shade of nude for my skin tone but I am also in love with the awesome Pink/ Golden flashes that play hide and seek in this creamy base. This was my first true nude love. 

 Cult Nails Captivated/ A Day at the Races 

 Do I even have to explain why this is in my top 10 picks? I hope I don't lol... 

Bettina Coutour: New Classics/ Fall 2011 Collection 

This muddy Taupe is just so sophisticated and just a classic (no pun intended). Mostly I am madly in love with how it makes my skin look. It really plays well with my skintone and that really made this shade special for me. 

Bettina Starfish: Resort Collection/ Summer 2011

This is, hands down, my favorite shade of Orange in my collection. It is just amazingly bright and juicy. When i think of Orange, a true shade of Orange, this is what comes to mind. I wish Oranges would photograph better but regardless this shade needed to be in my top 10 because I LOVE it!!

  That is it for my Top 10 picks from International or Indie brands. I could have easily done a top 20 but I had to cut it down lol. This year I really got to experience different brands from different countries and companies of all sizes. It is nice to see what is trendy in other places and what smaller companies who are not so much influenced by media and fashion can come up with. I have not been blogging for very long but it seems like there was a slight boom in cool international and indie shades this year. A lot of brands also became a lot more accesible to us U.S gals thanks to etailers like Llarowe, Overall Beauty and Harlow &Co. I cannot wait to see what these companies will do in 2012!

Thoughts? Faves? 

♥ Cristina

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