nailpollies you're one in a melon

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I was SO excited about this next brand because I have been stalking them on Instagram for awhile. This is nailpollies you're one in a melon, and the brand has the cutest polymer clay and resin tops. This was from their Movie Night collection, inspired by movie snacks. This is a dainty watermelon pink, inspired by sour watermelon gummy snacks! It also has some pretty shimmer.

Dimension Nails Juicy Papaya

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From my last Pookie's Polish Swap, I have another Dimension Nails polish for you today! This is Juicy Papaya, a coral creme. This polish was created by The Cruelty Free Vanity from YouTube. She hasn't posted in a few years and it appears her other socials and website are all gone.

colors by llarowe I'm Home

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Back in 2017, I had the opportunity to attend The Indie Shop event in San Antonio. It was great to see Leah Ann LaRowe (yes, the polish brand is her name!) in person again and since she was a fellow Texan, this polish was made in that honor. This is colors by llarowe I'm Home, and it was the limited edition polish that year. This is a light cranberry red holographic polish.

Zoya Velma

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Today I have the last of the first half of Zoya's Muse Fall 2025 collection. This is Zoya Velma, a sienna red creme. This was a fascinating color for me because it wasn't your typical red that I've seen from Zoya.

Virgo & Gem Nails

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The holidays are here, y'all. Have you thought about your holiday nails yet? Today, I'm introducing you to a vegan and cruelty-free nail brand that delivers salon-quality results right at home. Virgo & Gem, founded by Graciela Diaz, offers dip powders & glitters, top coats, and nail tools to bring you beautiful, easy, fun nails without UV lamps or long dry times.

colors by llarowe Garden of the Gods

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I have some oldies coming up on the blog! This is colors by llarowe Garden of the Gods, from their Colorado On My Mind Spring 2015 collection. This collection was made up of jellies and back then, the polishes were only $6 a bottle.

Zoya Bari

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I know this polish looks familiar, but it's SIMILAR, not the same. Does anyone remember that photo? It's a girl holding different teal/turquoise polishes? I'm chronically online. Someone should know who she is...

Ahem, back to the polish. This is Zoya Bari, which is listed as a warm rose-terracotta cream

Dimension Nails Pygmy Sloth

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Another new-to-me brand from my Pookie's Polish Swap on Instagram. This is Dimension Nails Pygmy Sloth, a red holographic glitter polish.

Zoya Hebe

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I'm diving into the Zoya Muse Fall 2025 collection - a 12-piece with cremes, glitters, and shimmers. I'm starting with Zoya Hebe, a creamy rose beige nude. This is a super wearable color.

essie barn boheme

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Have you ever seen the essie jelly gloss polishes? This was a new line for me and today I have barn boheme, which is a rosy midtone neutral jelly polish. What does it look like on the nail?

ORLY All Dahlia'd Up

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I participated in my 13th Pookie's Polish Swap on Instagram and was paired up with ForeverLacquered again. Today I'm trying ORLY All Dahlia'd Up from their Breathable collection. This is listed as a one-step system with argan oil, pro-vitamin B5 & vitamin C. You don't use a base or top coat with this line.

Color Club A Girl's Best Friend

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I hadn't seen anything from Color Club in a HOT minute. Today I have Color Club A Girl's Best Friend, a pink and holographic glitter in a clear base. Mine has bled a little into the base so it's tinted. I couldn't find much about this polish online.

Maniology Silk and Satin

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I have a new-to-me brand today - Maniology. I've seen their videos online a lot but hadn't tried their polish. This came in my Pookie's Polish Swap. This is Silk and Satin, a pearl pink. This polish was originally in their Coquette Valentines Mani x Me box.

Girly Bits Don't Paddle Break a Nail

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I'm continuing with the Girly Bits Hoop! There It Is collection and this is Don't Paddle Break a Nail. This was originally a berry colored polish but mine has faded to this almost salmon pink.

Colors for Kamala & Tim Cat Lady

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While the brand has closed, I did still want to swatch the United Colors Project 2024: Colors for Kamala & Tim "The Joyful Warrior" collection. Today I have Cat Lady, and it's a bright cherry red creme.

Girly Bits You're My Hooper Hero

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I am still on a neon kick and decided to grab the Girly Bits Hoop! There It Is collection from my Helmers. This was an 11 piece collection and I have 8 of them. Today I'm sharing You're My Hooper Hero, which was a neon watermelon/coral pink.

ILNP Sorbet

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It's time for the finale of the ILNP Sweet Escape collection and today I have ILNP Sorbet, a juicy pink jelly. I thought this was really similar to ILNP Daytrip.

Colors For Kamala & Tim Bitch

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I decided to go back to The United Colors Project 2024: Colors for Kamala & Tim. This is a 6 piece collection called "Neutralizing Name-Calling" and the first one I have is Bitch, a nude-pink creme.

ILNP Daytrip

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I'm disrupting my posting schedule because I thought it would be fun to swatch the ILNP Heat Waves collection that came out in Summer 2025. Today I have ILNP Daytrip, a "hot hibiscus pink". 

KBShimmer Lei It Again

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I'm going to through my KBShimmer Helmer drawer and have pulled the KBShimmer Summer Collection 2015. This is a neon pink creme called Lei It Again. These were listed as sun-bleached neons.