The Inklings collection - a collaboration with Powder Perfect and Grace-full Nail Polish

The Inklings collection is a collaboration with Powder Perfect and Grace-full Nail Polish based on the works of J R R Tolkien. There are 8 polishes in total and these are my four. Preorder is open now and closes on Friday. The whole collaboration is available from our US stockist Ella Ann Cosmetics as well as Grace-full Nail Polish and Powder Perfect.

Where the Gods Dwell

Based on the place Valinor

Behold, Valinor is built, and the Gods dwell in peace.

J.R.R. Tolkien The Book of Lost Tales chp 4

Where the Gods Dwell is a subtle linear holo that shifts from a periwinkle blue to violet, it has sparks of pink and blue

Mount Fang 

A name for the tower of Orthanc A picturesque name for Orthanc, the citadel of the Wizard Saruman. 'Mount Fang' translates Orthanc's name as if it were Elvish, but the meaning 'Cunning Mind' was also possible if the name is interpreted in the old language of the Rohirrim.

Mount Fang is a deep charcoal based linear holo with red and gold sparks of colour throughout The red represents the evil within the tower from Saruman’s relationship Sauron. The gold represents the power of The One Ring.

The lights in the party tree

Inspired by my favourite of all Tolkien’s fictional places The Shire.

Frodo Baggins: I can see the Shire. The Brandywine River, Bag End, Gandalf's fireworks, the lights in the party tree. 

Samwise Gamgee: Rosie Cotton dancing. She had ribbons in her hair. If ever I was to marry someone, it would have been her. [sobs] It would have been her! 

Frodo Baggins: I'm glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee, here at the end of all things.

The lights in the party tree is a bright green microglitter full of holographic glitters with a green jelly base. There are pink, purple, blue, microglitters throughout to represent the hobbit hole doors and the flowers covering the hills.

Sunlight and Starlight

Based on the elven kingdom Lothlorien 

"Legolas told them tales of Lothlórien that the Elves of Mirkwood still kept in their hearts, of sunlight and starlight upon the meadows by the Great River before the world was grey. [...]

Sunlight and Starlight is a subtle linear holo that shifts between blue and green

Geometric nail design

I'm wearing a geometric design today, just a little something different. I used Zoya Dove on my middle two fingers. I taped up sections to do the diamond and painted that with Powder Perfect Raspberry Whorl and again taped up for the mini rectangle. On my index and pinkie is Grace-full Nail Polish Passion Pink. I really quite like this one :)

Have a fabulous weekend, Tx

Powder Perfect Christmas Collection

I absolutely love Christmas polishes and am so pleased to start seeing them around. Today I have Powder Perfect's Christmas collection to show you. I love this collection! These polishes will be released on Friday

Don't forget to pick them up at Powder Perfect!

First and probably my favourite from this collection is The Stars Are Brightly Shining. It's a silver glitter but I love that it's silver but has tones of gold. That makes it extra special to me as the colour is unique. I am wearing two coats and application was easy. 

Number 2 is Christmas in a tropical climate and it's a fabulous bright yellow gold to fit it's name. It has amazing sparkles but I didn't catch the sun to get it to show some for you. It's very camera shy. I used 3 coats here and top coat. Application was again a breeze.

Number 3 is my second favourite called Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal and it's my second favourite because I think it's the perfect Christmas red! The colour just screams Christmas and I can't wait to wear this one in December though it won't just be stuck in Christmas wear as it could be worn any day. It's a gorgeous micro glitter that has fabulous sparkles.

Candy Canes and Silver Lanes Aglow is a Christmas topper, packed full of iridescent glitter and pops of red glitter that sparkle and shine. I am wearing it over Powder Perfect Don't Flash Those Babies Around and am wearing one dabbed coat with top coat. It applied beautifully.

This gorgeous crelly is Prettiest Sight to See. This applied easily and has magenta and red glitter with smaller lilac glitter. I loved how easy this was to apply, glitter payoff was great. I am wearing three thin coats with top coat.

Last but not least is What is it With You and Xmas Trees. A pretty crelly in a gorgeous mid green this polish has  red, green. blue and pink glitter in different shapes. This one will be perfect in the lead up to Christmas as it says Christmas but isn't over the top. I am wearing three thin coats and again application was simple. I hope you've enjoyed these polishes, I know I have!

These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please note computer monitors may vary in colour display.

Powder Perfect We've Met Before and Once Upon a Dream

These two polishes from Powder Perfect are both stunning. The deep dusty mauve is so pretty and full of shimmer. The Taupe is a fantastic colour with shimmer, flakies and a tiny sprinkle of glitter. I wanted to wear them together so used some vinyl waves from Celestial Cosmetics. They were great to use, not too sticky and they were easy to remove.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, Tx

Love, Love, Love - Love is all you need

Sorry I have "all You Need is Love" stuck in my head, be happy you can't hear me singing :) Today's nails are simple but fun. I used a custom Powder Perfect pink and the deep lilac is one I made. It's a little more girly than what I normally wear but it's nice to step out of my comfort box. I hand painted the hearts hence some being wonky. I should be wearing my winter colours still as it's been freezing here but I seem to be attracted to the brighter and pastels right now. At least we are in the last month of winter! I can't wait for spring :)

Hope you're having a fabulous day, Tx

Powder Perfect Anniversary Limited Edition Releases

Happy first year Anniversary to Powder Perfect one of my favourites Aussies brands! To celebrate they are releasing a trio of polishes that can be sold together or separately. These polishes will be releasing in an hour and a half 7am AEST along with the Indie polish Extravaganza Volume one I showed you yesterday.

Don't forget to pick these up at Powder Perfect!

The first of the trio is Monsoon. I really love this colour and would call it a bright slate blue. It has a crelly base and subtle shimmering flakes and glitter. Application was a breeze and I'm wearing two coats with top coat.

Second is my favourite and probably polish of the year for me so far. It's Storm Rainbow and is the perfect cross between grey and silver. It sparkles like you wouldn't believe and they certainly wouldn't show for the camera. I know I will use this polish a lot as I've already used it three times before it's release. It's a show stopper and perfect for any occasion. I am wearing two coats with top coat.

Lastly is this pretty pastel blue crelly. It has beautiful pastel matte glitter with just a pinch of metallic glitters to give it a small amount of bling. I love that it is soft and pretty. I am wearing three thin coats with one layer of top coat.