Spring Surprise

I really don't own many indie polishes at all, which might come as a surprise. I have to really love them to buy them and that doesn't happen all too often! I was looking for a nice glitter to apply over this manicure and decided on Candy Lacquer Sugar Skulls...one of my favourite indies ever!

Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As you may already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a lot of bloggers have done pink nails to mark this super important campaign. Here's mine!

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!

Click the jump to see it matteified!

Aqua Hearts Gradient

Since it's February today, I thought I'd start the month off with a Valentine (kind of) post...I'm really not one for soppy Valentine's day rubbish, but I love an excuse for a theme ;)

For this, I started with a base of Barry M Turquoise, and used Essie Blanc to sponge on a gradient. I topped it with Aqua Hearts by Candy Lacquer, which is shredded aqua foil and adorable little red hearts in a clear base.

How cute is Aqua Hearts!

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!

Click the jump to see :)