Guest Post from Kellie Gonzo

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My third guest poster is Kellie Gonzo. I can't tell you how long I've loved Kellie's blog, I can remember reading it before I even began my own. She is a swatcher extrordinaire and I'm so happy I can host some of her stunning swatches on my blog! Let's take a closer look...

Lilypad Lacquer Swatches

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Lilypad Lacquer is a brand I've seen popping up on blogs for quite a while now but never had the chance to try myself (there's so many indies I still haven't tried, I'm getting through them slowly but surely!) they have quite the fan base it seems so I'm excited to finally try some out. I have 4 shades from various collections to show you today.

Paint The Rainbow - The UK's First Indie Nail Polish Box

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If you're a nail polish fanatic, you'll no doubt have heard of all-indie polish boxes such as A Box, Indied (US) and What's Indie Box (AUS) which are monthly boxes filled with exclusive indie polishes from a number of different makers. Well, now the UK has it's very own box called Paint The Rainbow, from the people behind Rainbow Connection, and I have the September box to show you today.

Grace-full Nail Polish Swatches

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Today I'm stepping into holo heaven with another brand debut on the blog - I'm taking a look at some polishes from Australian indie brand, Grace-full polish. I've heard nothing but good things, so my expectations are high; let's see if they're lived up to...

Colors By Llarowe Fall 2015

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I had an amazing time in Edinburgh, what a beautiful city! I saw a Panda, Koalas, went on a ghost hunt and ate far too much food. Also, while I was away, the whole thing with Mentality Polish blew up (if you're unaware about the fiasco, read this post by The Mercurial Magpie) I don't want to dedicate much blog space to that brand, so I'll just say I will never touch them but I continue to support indies, and I hope the girls who've been affected recover quickly. Anyway, I have all ten shades from the Fall 2015 collection by Colors by Llarowe to share with you today, so as you can imagine this post is pretty picture heavy. 

Pretty Serious Iktsuarpok Swatches

Today I've got a polish from the Stop! Collaborate and Listen collection by Pretty Serious to show you. As you may have guessed, this collection is all about blogger collaborations, and this shade is by my friend Hannah of Polly Polish who was kind enough to gift me a bottle.

Spell Polish Wedding Trio Swatches and Review

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Hi! It's been a bit quiet around here lately as I'm working on a project outside the blog, but I'm back today to show you the new Wedding Trio from Spell Polish which is launching today - available for a special lower price for a limited time, so if you've been wanting to try Spell Polish but haven't yet, now is the perfect time!

Cadillacquer Dreams and Dust Collection Swatches and Review

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Today I have the very beautiful Dreams and Dust collection from Swiss indie brand Cadillacquer to share with you, a collection of 4 glitters and 4 holo/shimmers inspired by Game of Thrones! This is Cadillacquer's debut on my blog so I'm quite excited, and you've been warned, this post is picture heavy!

B Squared Lacquer EDM Collection Swatches and Review

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Today I have the EDM collection from indie brand B Squared Lacquer to share with you - a collection of six bright and beautiful cremes!

Glam Polish Masters Of Illusion Collection Swatches and Review

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Today I have 4 shades from the brand new, limited edition Masters Of Illusion collection from Glam Polish to share with you! I'm so excited to have been able to swatch these, they're very unique and will definitely make you break your no buy ;)

Spell Polish Swatches and Review

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Today another indie brand is making it's debut on my blog - I'm so excited to have some Spell Polish to share with you! Swatches and review of 3 shades ahead

Glam Polish Cast A Spell Part 3: The White Witch Collection Swatches and Review

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Today I have swatches of 5 shades from the Cast A Spell Part 3: The White Witch Collection from indie brand Glam Polish to share with you. I'm so excited to be able to feature these polishes on my blog, I'm completely smitten with them!

Freckles Polish Swatches and Review

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Freckles Polish is a UK indie brand that has recently been brought to my attention from seeing swatches on Instagram, and owner Julieann has sent me some to try for myself! I'm showing you two of them today. 

Shimmer Polish Swatches - Cleo and Eva

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Today I have two stunning polishes from indie brand Shimmer Polish to show you! I was lucky enough to receive a big bundle of Shimmer to try out, so I'll be sharing swatches over the coming weeks!

Polish Alcoholic Swatches - Furcifer, Gold Digger and Kiss me, Berry

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I have some lovely indies to show you today, courtesy of Polish Alcoholic! Sabrina has sent me 3 polishes to try out - aren't they cute!? It's always exciting to receive indies!

WingDust Collections After The Storm Swatches

Every now and again a polish will come along that I just want to wear forever, and with After The Storm it really is true love. Sigh!

Emily De Molly The Fifth Element - Swatches

I've wanted this polish since the first time I saw it (I can't resist the movie reference and the colour combination) and thanks to Sally Magpies I was able to buy it at last! Emily De Molly is an Australian indie brand of nail polish and one of my absolute favourites, everything they make is just stunning. The Fifth Element is an unusual combination of orange and turquoise glitter in a turquoise jelly base. I used 2 coats.

More pics ahead 

Candy Lacquer Sugar Mama - Swatches + Matteified!

Hi! Sorry I've been gone for a few days. I went on a little holiday and forgot to set up posts, because I am the world's most disorganised person.

I have some Candy Lacquer swatches today. Candy Lacquer is, so far, the only indie brand I've tried. I guess I'm just not as into indie polishes as a lot of people! I love Candy Lacquer though.

This is Sugar Mama, which is a clear base packed with tiny pink, white and black matte glitter. I applied 2 coats over Barry M Dragon Fruit. I find with glitters like this that it's much better to apply over another similar coloured polish, because you don't need as many coats, which means you can spread the glitter more evenly over your nail!

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Candy Lacquer Modern Love - Swatches

This is my first foray into the world of indie (home-made) polishes. I bought this from Sandra @ Candy Lacquer a little while ago and it arrived today. Go look at her shop, she has some lovely things for sale!

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