Takko Tuesday! - Heads Will Roll

Happy Takko Tuesday!

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I am still waiting on new Takko Lacquers to share with you all.  For the time being, I am searching through destash lists looking for the last few older Takkitos missing from my collection.  Today, I am sharing an older shade that I forgot I even had!  It is an older shade from summer of 2013.  "Head Will Roll" is thermal polish.  I was still able to get my bottle to color change after all these years, even though it was not as dark as it would originally have been.  "Heads Will Roll" is a sheer shimmery polish when warm that shifts to a light berry pink when cold.  Originally, it shifted to a pretty opaque raspberry color.  I was only able to get mine to a light pink after dunking my hand in ice water.  I do live in Florida, so I usually have a hard time with thermal polishes in the summer.  It's just too hot!

Serum No. 5 - Empowered Collection

Hello all!

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I have a great indie brand to share today that has been in the game for a long time and well known for glow in the dark polishes.  Serum No. 5 makes amazing polishes.  They has taken a short break but are back at this year with a small collection of glow in the dark thermals with names to empower women.  I, too, am part of the pantsuit nation and the names of these polishes bring back that spark of hope for women  It has been super hot in Florida and my short nails made transition photos near impossible.  So I will be showing you the warm/cold states on two nails.  Let's take a look at these beauties!

Takko Tuesday! - Cheshire Cat

Happy Takko Tuesday!

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I have another older Takko Lacquer to share with you all today.  And for a special treat, my pal Lotte is joining in on the fun today as well!  I have been loving having my German polish sister doing Takko Tuesday with me once a month.  Be sure to check out her post here.  Well, today we are taking a closer look at "Cheshire Cat" which is a shimmery thermal.  The coolest thing about this thermal is the color.  The warm and cold state matches the colors of the Cheshire Cat from Disney's Alice in Wonderland perfectly.  His stripes alternate between a pinkish fuchsia and a grape purple.  This polish is that nice fuchsia pink when it is warm and then shifts to the grape purple when it's cold (obviously my tips are colder than my nail beds here).  Then there is a lovely golden shimmer that matches his yellow eyes.  I love this polish!  I have had this polish for well over a year now and it is still transitions nicely.  I have two easy coats with a glossy top coat here.  Super fun!

This shade is not currently in stock on the Takko Lacquer website.  But Sheryl has hinted at some older shades being restocked soon...perhaps this might show up there!  I also have some exciting new to share about a new Takko Lacquer stockist.  It has just been announced that my favorite stockist, Color4Nails, will be carrying Takkitos!  And they ship internationally!  I am not certain on the exact date, but stay tuned to Takko's social media for the official launch date. 

Takko Lacquer shop and restock info

Takko Lacquer Instagram and Twitter

Takko Lacquer stockists: Color4Nails, Mei Mei Signatures, Femme Fatale


Don't forget to check out Lotte's post on Cheshire Cat today!
- Amy McPolish McG

*product provided by the maker for honest review*

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Takko Tuesday! - Sweet Cheeks

Happy Takko Tuesday!

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Tonight, I have a brand new takkito to share with you.  The Valentine's collection launches yesterday and this cool thermal polish was one of them.  "Sweet Cheeks" is a peachy nude creme that shifts to a rosy mauve when cold.  It really does look like blushing cheeks when the shift happens.  The warm color is not a perfect skin tone shade as it is a little yellow, but when it is transition to the colder pinker shade it is very pretty.  Transition was easy it didn't take extreme measures to shift.  I was pretty cold in my house when I did these swatches.  When my hands were warm the color was warm and then as my hands got colder the nice shift happened.  I like the rosy mauve color that it is in it's cold state the best.  So wearing this color in the winter/spring would be perfect.  It's subtle and work appropriate but still girly and special.  The formula was nice and not gritty like some thermals can be.  I used two thick coats with a glossy top coat.  If you do thinner coats than I do, you will likely need three for full opacity.   Let's take a look at "Sweet Cheeks" from Takko Lacquer in its transition from warm to cold.

The launch of this shade (as well as the others in the small Valentine's Day collection) released this past weekend.  They were all snatched up but don't worry, Sheryl will have a restock of them soon.  Be sure to follow Takko on their social media outlets to be up to date in release and restock info.  And stay tuned for news about a new international stockist in the works.  Squee!

Takko Lacquer shop and restock info

Takko Lacquer Instagram and Twitter

Takko Lacquer stockists: Mei Mei Signatures, Femme Fatale


Smooches!
- Amy McPolish McG

*product provided by the maker for honest review*

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Lavish Polish - Christmas Collection

Hi friends!

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Tonight, I have a lovely little holiday collection from Lavish Polish to share with you.  This a set of five polishes, all of which have a different finish.  There is only one shade that is obviously Christmas.  The rest of the collection could be worn all year round and not make you think of Christmas.  The Christmas Collection released last week and is available for purchase now.  You can get these polishes individually or save money and buy the whole set.  Let's take a look!

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Takko Lacquer - Smitten Kitten

Howdy!

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I have some photos of a lovely little thermal polish to share with you all today.  You have heard me gush about Takko Lacquer on the blog before but Sheryl creates such amazing polishes it is hard not to gush.  I recently swatched some of her winter releases and 'Smitten Kitten' was one of them.   This polish is so cute and girly and cute!  And did I mention cute?


'Smitten Kitten' is a pink thermal polish with an intense shifty blue to pink shimmer.   When the polish is warm, it is a soft baby pink color and the shimmer is very prominent.

Once the polish becomes cooler (like at the very tips when your nail isn't laying right against your finger) if will change to a bright Barbie pink.

I am not usually into super girly colors...but this polish is amazing.  I can't wait to wear it again.  For these swatches I used three coats to even out the lighter color.  So what do you think about this beauty?  Takko Lacquer is currently out of stock.  The restocks can be crazy, so be sure to follow the restock info and prepare your grabby hands.

Takko Lacquer shop
Takko Lacquer IG
Takko Lacquer Twitter
Takko Lacquer stockists: Llarowe, Mei Mei Signatures, Femme Fatale

Thanks for stopping by!

-Amy McG (McPolish)

*Product provided by maker for honest review*

"May The Fourth Be With You" Trio

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 Love this trio you will!

 

Hey all...I am back with another awesome collaboration polish set from Freak Show Polish and Liquid Sky Lacquer.  This month they teamed up with Laquerlicious to create a special Star Wars inspired trio.  This trio was originally released a few weeks ago and sold out completely on the first night.  Because it was such a huge success, they are restocking this weekend.  Yay!  So if you love Star Wars and thermals and flakies and glitter...you need this trio :)

 

 

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