Here it is May already and the weather is fine! SquareHue takes us to “Scooter Key West” and we join the Conch Nation is celebrating all things tropical! You know I love Florida and this month’s sub box is just what I hoped it would be.
The Scooter Key West box for May 2016 contains 3 summery shades. From Left, Mallory Square, Duval Street and Southernmost Point.
Key West is part of the Island chain of the Florida Keys, a mere 90 miles north of Cuba. So let’s jump on our scooters and take a look at some warm and inviting nail lacquers. Perfect for your next trip to America’s Caribbean.
Southernmost Point is a glossy buttery smooth Duochrome, shifting main shade is a bright berry pink with strong blue shimmer. 2 coats.Duval Street is a 2-coat really opaque high gloss creme. This minty green is the essential beachy shade for summer.Mallory Square is a semi sheer micro glitter baby pink. 3 to 4 coats needed for full opacity or wear it as a blushing pink with 1 to 2 coats.
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It’s been a little while since I have had a chance to post anything from Madam Glam Cosmetics. Between packing moving, buying a house, packing again, moving again, holidays and company, I’m finally getting back into the groove with my favorite indie girls! I have a few amazing products to share with you this evening. Now I’ve tried many many polishes from MG, but this time, I also got the chance to try out an amazing polish remover and a Quick Dry top coat.
Madam Glam Express Nail Polish Remover (Dip & Twist) is just as incredible as the label says! And the Quick Dry topcoat is great because not only does it dry super glossy and fast, it’s not annoyingly thick like some commercial brands…ahem SV cough cough. LOL
I have tried those department store sponge dip removers before. They are ok but they are just acetone and a sponge. It took me just as long with those to remove polish as if they were from a bottle. But Madam Glad Express Nail Polish Remover is a wonder to behold. In fact, I’d like to see this is a giant sponge bottle! This stuff is FAST! 3 seconds average to remove, 9-10 seconds for ornery glitter. I did a short video which I’ll share on my Instagram feed, because I don’t have permissions here on WordPress to share it. Dip, twist and your nail comes out totally clean. The only thing I would change is the sponge did come apart a tiny bit. Not sure what happened but a few tiny fragments of the black sponge within came out on my finger. Maybe it was just a few pieces from when the sponge was installed. So if that is normal, no worries. But if we could have sponge that doesn’t shed, that would make this a perfect product. That being said, the magic is in the remover! I also used by cleanup brush dipped into it when cleaning up my manicure and it whisked away every trace for super quick cleanup. Here’s what Madam Glam says about it:
“Express Nail Polish Remover”
Nail polish remover that will leave your nails nice and clean, as if the lacquer was never there. Say goodbye to the classic way of removing nail polish. This is one of the life-hacks you need for your nail care routine. No need for cotton pads! Everything you need is all in one item. You can easily take it on your travels, as it is perfectly packaged, for when you are away. How does it work? Inside the bottle you will find foam soaked in nail polish remover. Insert one finger at a time and twist it until there is no more nail polish left on the nail.
Why?
– It smells awesome!
– The foam has a comfortable texture.
– The white peach extract will leave your cuticles nurtured and moisturized, thanks to its vitamins and minerals. It’s time to make your nail polish removing experience so much easier and healthier for your finger tips!!”
I give this product 2 clean thumbs up! Now, about the Quick Dry Topcoat. Love it! I’m always on the lookout for a great glossy topcoat that dries fast, doesn’t get thick or sticky and speeds up my whole mani operation. As much as I swatch, it’s pretty important that I have a good reliable topcoat. Here is what Madam Glam has to say about it:
Quick Dry
If you’re tired of waiting for your mani to dry, this is the solution!
– Apply after polish and top coat
– Look up the latest polish of Madam Glam
– And surprise it’s already dry!
On to the four gorgeous shades I have to show you. I’ll just post the photos here and let them speak for themselves!
Pastel Sky is described as, “Azure Blue”. This pale blue creme is super pigmented, dries fast and smooth in 1-2 coats. Caribbean Island (be still my heart, SO in love with this one!)…It’s described as a bright mint. This mega opaque creme is fully opaque in 1-2 coats. It really reminds me of the shallow shoreline of a Caribbean island!Pastel Sky is a baby blue creme with surprisingly opaque coverage. I’d say this is pretty close to that Pantone blue shade for 2016!Oh my! I am predicting this will be on my fingers and toes a lot this summer! Girls if you love minty cremes this glossy stunner needs to be in your collection!Original Sin is described as “A flirty bright red”. This creme is buttery smooth, sort of like a crelly, dries super glossy in 1-2 coats. I would describe Golden Beauty as a while gold micro glitter is super dense and slightly textured, very slight. One coat of topcoat, I used the amazing Madam Glad Quick Dry, will create a glossy smooth finish if desired.Original Sin is a classic red. As in, little red dress red! It dries super glossy I think because it’s nearly a jelly, but not quite.Here is Golden Beauty, 2 coats, and accented with Original Sin. One coat of topcoat for a semi smooth finish, 2 coats of topper for a more glass-like look.
That’s it for this round from Madam Glam. Always a pleasure to work with Elsa. Her company is Aces and the products are uncanny. If you haven’t already, check them out through the links below.
Madam Glam offers a ton in Vampy shades, neutrals, Neons, Pastels, Glitters and Metallics, and nail treatments. They also have Soak Off Gel polishes, eye makeup, blushes, foundations and lipsticks. All are full size beautifully and carefully packaged bottles. All Madam Glam products are “five-free”: Product does not contain Formaldehyde, Toluene, DiButyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde Resin Or Camphor.
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Today I’d like to share with you four more gorgeous new Ultra Holos from I Love Nail Polish! They are Paper Route, Paige, Float On and Ten Fold. I hope you didn’t miss the Preorder but you can still order them singly, or the whole set. I only have two left to share, coming soon. Let’s get started!
Here is a super summery shade, Ten Fold, perfect for those lazy hazy days on the water!
Ten Fold is a cool minty green Ultra Holo. This is 2 coats but may take 3. It is described as, “Ten Fold is a delicate cool minty green nail polish stuffed with an intense holographic sparkle. You’ll absolutely love it! Ten Fold is part of ILNP’s new “Ultra Holo” class of super intense holographic nail polishes; specifically formulated for maximum, in-your-face holographic sparkle! Fully opaque in 2 to 3 coats!”
For those days you want some flash but you’re in a neutral mood, here is Paper Route.
Paper Route is a fabulous neutral for summer, or really anytime! This took 3 coats. Paper Route is described as, “Paper Route is a unique light grey nail polish stuffed with holographic pigment. Soft and subtle with a light-catching sparkle that’s sure to catch you off guard! Paper Route is part of ILNP’s new “Ultra Holo” class of super intense holographic nail polishes; specifically formulated for maximum, in-your-face holographic sparkle! In order to achieve maximum holographic sparkle against such a light base, Paper Route has been formulated to be slightly less opaque than what you’re used to. Requiring up to 4 coats for full opacity (depending on how heavy your coats are). Fully opaque in 3 to 4 coats!”
Float On is a an amazing aquamarine with tons of ultra holographic sparkle.
Float On is a fabulous sea blue Ultra Holo, perfect for summer. These are currently available for preorder! Float On is described as, “Float On is a vivid aquamarine blue nail polish that’s just perfect for summer! Studded with waves of Ultra Holographic sparkle, Float On will easily leave you with one blindingly hot summer mani! A beach party in a bottle! Float On is part of ILNP’s new “Ultra Holo” class of super intense holographic nail polishes; specifically formulated for maximum, in-your-face holographic sparkle! Fully opaque in 2 to 3 coats!”
And Paige, she’s a very berry pink loaded with sparkle!
Paige is a GORGEOUS berry pink Ultra Holo and we love this new kid on the block! Paige is described as, “Paige is a stunning berry shade of pink that will quickly catch everyone’s eyes with its super intense holographic sparkle! Paige is perfectly formulated to be a dream to apply and turn heads! Paige is part of ILNP’s new “Ultra Holo” class of super intense holographic nail polishes; specifically formulated for maximum, in-your-face holographic sparkle! Fully opaque in 2 to 3 coats!”
Stay tuned, I’ll be bringing you the last two by this weekend. If you can’t wait, head over to ILNP and get yours ordered today! Bottom line, I love the Ultra Holos and I highly recommend them. Oh yeah, I have a bunch of new Summer polishes from ILNP coming soon too. Barbra and her crew have been busy little bees! 😉
Reminder: here are what the 10 new Ultra Holo bottles look like!
The other five ILNP Ultra Holos for Summer 2015 are: Bottom Row, Harbour Island, Walking Home, 1Up; Top left, I See You; Top right, Float On.Five of the ILNP Ultra Holos, Bottom Row: Missed Calls, Honor Roll, Ten Fold; Top left, Closure; Top Right, Paige.
Now here are a few fabulous facts for your reading pleasure.
What is your vegan/cruelty free policy? ILNP absolutely does not test our products on animals nor do we purchase materials from suppliers that do. We make a conscious effort to avoid purchasing animal/insect derived materials like carmine and guanine/pearl, etc. as there are plenty of synthetic alternatives that perform the same or even better.
Are your nail polishes 3-Free? Yes! All ILNP nail polishes are 3 free! They DO NOT contain Toluene, Formaldehyde, or Dibutyl Phthalate.
What does 3-Free mean? 3-Free means that our nail polishes do not contain Toluene, Formaldehyde, or Dibutyl Phthalate. These 3 ingredients were previously used in most nail polish formulations until recent studies found them to be potentially harmful or irritable to humans. While these chemicals aren’t illegal to use in nail polish (although California law requires special labeling if used), most large brands have already moved to 3-Free formulas at the urge of educated consumers as well as organizations that campaign for safe cosmetics.”
Today I’d like to share the second of three beautiful duo sets, available NOW at Loxa Beauty. Cupcake Cute-Ture is a mouth-watering set containing a shimmery mint green and a shocking neon coral creme. Let’s take a look!
Cupcake Cute-Ture is an adorable set with a shimmery oriental green called Do You Harajuku? and a nearly neon coral called Manga-Round With Me.
I LOVE neon corals and this creme did not disappoint. Typical perfectly creamy formula for MT lacquers, Manga-Round With Me is a tan loving, brilliant coral. It really gave my camera fits trying to balance my skin tone with that neon!
Manga-Round With Me applied perfectly in two coats, is slightly satin in finish and a brilliant neon coral creme. I have to say, I’m in love with this one!
Now, this is unusual for Morgan Taylor formulas, but this pretty little mint number, Do You Harajuku?, did not want to cooperate. It’s on the thick side, streaky on the first two coats but finally settles down on the third. I highly recommend letting each coat dry a good 5 minutes and it’s all good.
Do You Harajuku? requires three coats and this gorgeous shimmery mint is on the thick side, making it a bit of a challenge to apply evenly. The outcome is stunning but application did vex me! lol
It made a gorgeous base for a little “Cute-Ture” nail art!
Lovely shade of pale green mint with a hint of shimmer. Do You Harajuku? may be a bit of an unforgiving formula straight, but all it’s all good when you add nail art. The neon coral creme Mango-Round With Me in the Cupcake Cute-Ture duo teams up beautifully!
I’m anxious to share the last set with you. But if you can’t wait, you can head over to Loxabeauty.com and get ’em while they’re hot!
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The Morgan Taylor Hello Pretty! duo packs are $17/ea set.
Keep checking back, I’ll soon be featuring the last set, seen here!
Wow! This duo is brilliant! Electric Pop includes a hot pink neon creme called Pop-Arazzi Pose and a sassy nearly neon purple called Anime-Zing Color!
Madam Glam, I salute you! I received five polishes from Madam Glam and every single one goes beyond my expectations. I am telling you, if you haven’t tried their nail lacquers, DO NOT HESITATE another moment. They are phenominal. I haven’t had a chance yet to try the other cosmetics but I can imagine they are just as impressive. I wanted to share these with you immediately!
These are essentials to have in your Madam Glam collection! From left, Black Hole, Sea, Swing and Sun, Mint Cocktail, In Love and Make A Wish.
I HAVE start out with a Valentine’s Day nail art since tomorrow is the big day. Now I’m no pro or even try to give you the impression that I’m any kind of nail artist. But hand painted hearts I can do. Since I received a pretty pastel pink polish called “In Love” I spied it as the perfect base for my Vday mani. In Love is described as, “”You don’t have to be in love to fall in love with this shade! An innocent pale pink that brings back the memory of your first romance.” Two coats!
Formula
• Pink Creme
• One to two coats for full opacity
• Very smooth to apply
Blushing pink “In Love” with accent hearts using Madam Glam “More Wine Please”. Just in time for V day!
Next, here is your next lemming! If you are looking for a ONE-COATER neon that won’t stain, that isn’t completely matte, you won’t need an undie white to make it stand out, is 5-free and will absolutely sear your eyes with brilliant neon awesomeness, Mint Cocktail is for you. In fact, since you’re going to want this on your nails and your toes this summer, you should probably order a backup. I just kept saying, “Wow!” as I applied this quick drying hyper-pigmented showstopper. Lookee! 🙂 I was also sent a fab GLOSSY AS HECK black called Black Hole that is perfect in two coats. Also an essential in your polish arsenal and it’s what I used for accent here. Mint Cocktail is described as, “”Let this breathtaking shade see the light and you’re sure to have an amazing mood for the day. Vitalizing and full of surprises, you won’t regret giving a punchy touch to your nails.” When I saw my Instagram bud Miss Holly Berries review Mint Cocktail, and saw her swatch on her Youtube channel I was blown away. And if the brains behind Madam Glam shades are listening in, please please please create a hot pink, neon blue and neon orange in this formula! We’ll be bowing down before you chanting, “we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy!” 😉
Formula
• Creme
• Thick
• One careful coat or two thin coats
• Unlike other neons, no white base required for full opacity
Black Hole is described as, “Classy, deep and trendy, Black Hole will be your best friend during cooler seasons!”
Formula
• Creme
• Two thin coats for full opacity
• Very smooth to apply
What can I say but Mint Cocktail is PERFECT! It’s the brightest neon green I have in my whole collection so far. One coat. Did you get that? ONE COAT! Accented with Black Hole.
The weather this month is turning out to be another “snowpocalypse” for some in the USA. So who isn’t dreaming of sunny spring and summer days? Here is Sea, Swing and Sun to inspire you. Two coats! Sea, Swing and Sun is described as, “Imagine being in front of clear caribbean waters under a cloudless sky. Here’s the most adorable pastel baby blue to make you feel like summer is around.” Two coats!
Formula
• Creme
• One heavy coat or two thin coats for full opacity
• Very smooth to apply
Sea, Swing and Sun is like a sunny blue summer sky.
It’s only February and we still have some chilly days and nights ahead. Make A Wish is a blue glitter combo with it’s dark jelly base is perfect for those cold snowy times. It reminds me of a winter midnight sky. I painted one coat over Black Hole. Make A Wish is described as, “Your wish for the perfect glittery blue nail polish came true with this gorgeous nail polish shade. Now you can sparkle all year long!” One coat over Black Hole.
Formula
• Glitter/jelly
• One coat over base coat, black is superb, 2-3 coats alone
• On the thick side, but smooth to apply
Make A Wish in a grayed jelly base is full of blue wonder. I applied one thin coat over Black Hole and topped with a coat of Gelous topcoat.
That’s it for my Madam Glam beauties today. Get your orders in soon. Especially for that Mint Cocktail as it won’t be winter forever. Remember, you can find some great cosmetics there while you’re at it.
Madam Glam offers a ton in Vampy shades, neutrals, Neons, Pastels, Glitters and Golds. They also have Soak Off Gel polishes, eye makeup, blushes, foundations and lipsticks. All are full size beautifully packaged bottles. All Madam Glam products are “five-free”: Product does not contain Formaldehyde, Toluene, DiButyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde Resin Or Camphor.
Also, you get free shipping for orders over $40. Check the web site often for special offers.
Lacquered Lori 