Emily de Molly Stamping Plate 01

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Emily de Molly has started making stamping plates! Two are already available (EDM01 & 02) and three more are coming soon. You have to take a look for yourself because these plates are the best I've ever seen - no joke.

I've used a couple of the patterns off EDM01 so far - enjoy.

The Polish Well Haru Haru stamped with Konad Special Polish White & EDM01

This is the pattern from the top right of the plate. It transfers perfectly for an intricate design (the middle finger is a mess because I'm a shit stamper).

The Polish Well Tonight stamped with A England Princess Sabra & EDM01

 This pattern is Emily de Molly's signature lace design featured on her business cards - from the bottom of the plate. It transferred perfectly too - though it may be hard to tell in the photos! 

I think I'm digging these pretty patterns because they have a delicate femininity about them (and don't seem at all childish like a lot of my stamping plates) and can all be used horizontally or vertically without screwing up the design.

01 & 02 are currently sold out but hopefully they will be back in stock when 03, 04 & 05 launch!

xxx

NPA

Mod Lacquer Swatches

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Mod Lacquer recently introduced International Shipping, hooray!!!
I had inquired about it in the past and Jennifer kindly emailed me to let me know I could finally get some of her pretty polishes!

I loved the look of the pastel holo glitters so they had to go in to the cart. Let's see what else took my fancy!

Mod Lacquer Majestic

Majestic is a warm brownish purple with rust coloured shimmer, giving it an almost duochrome effect. It hasn't photographed too well in my light box but in person the shimmer is strong and the shade is fabulous for winter - very wine like. This one required two-three thin coats for full coverage.

Mod Lacquer Cherry Fizz

Cherry Fizz is a medium red with ultra-fine silver holo glitter. It sparkles beautifully in the sun, but it's not as vibrant as I'd like. I used two thin coats for a wonderfully opaque finish. Top coat makes a world of difference too, but this guy isn't gritty so anything will do!

Mod Lacquer Dreamland

Dreamland is the perfect lavender (with silver holo glitter) shade! I can't get enough of these purples, and the glitter really stands out too. This was a good two coater, but if you're using thin coats I'd recommend three. Again, you need some top coat to bring out the holo sparkle.

Mod Lacquer Serenity

Serenity is a delicate pale pink (ever so slightly grayed due to the silver glitter), with the same ultra-fine holo glitter. It is a bit sheerer than the others so I needed three thin coats, minimum! These shades make me feel so girly and carefree!

Mod Lacquer Seabound

Seabound is a pastel seafoam green with silver holo glitter. It is as pretty as the others and slightly sheer like Serenity so it's another three coater. And don't forget that top coat for shine!!!

 Mod Lacquer Imperial Serpent

I was most excited for Imperial Serpent! It's a dark purple (grape) loaded with fine silver holo and green glitter. The effect in sunlight is amazing! As well as the prismatic effect you also see the green glitter glowing. I only applied two coats for an opaque finish - then I added some Seche Vite because IS is a bit grittier than all the other!


Gorgeous, right?!
Which are your favourites?


xxx
NPA

Sassy Lacquer Sea Glass

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Hey there,

I've got yet another Sassy to show you today!

Sea Glass is another one from the 'Inspirational Blogger' collection. This one was developed with the help of Sara from My Life In Polish.

Sassy Lacquer Sea Glass

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Sea Glass is a sheer seafoam jelly (it's a bit milky) with fine turquoise square and hex glitter. This is 4 coats. Surprisingly it doesn't get too thick or gluggy and still dries kind of fast so that makes up for the sheerness.

In person, SG is more vibrant, unfortunately we're in the midst of constant rain and overcast skies, so my camera really struggles to capture the true colour!

The formula is on the thinner side and is easy to apply.

I think SG would be a good glitter sammy topper too!

Do you like it?

Sassy Lacquer is available HERE and they just released a new collection.

Last year when I really got into polish, I hated the sheer look. Any VNL and I was a grumpy bum :) I bought just one OPI Texas 'sorbet' finish lacquers and was pretty annoyed that it required 4 coats to hide my tips.

Now, I freaking love sheers. There's so many layering possibilities and they are so nice as palate cleansers or for Spring and Summer :) 

Who can't get on board with sheer/jelly nail polish? Why?

xxx

NPA

xxx

NPA