Tonic Starlit Dawn

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I miss Tonic Polish. They had so many great polishes! Today I have Starlit Dawn from their Late Summer 2020 collection. This is a scattered holo with peach-red iridescent shimmer and flakies that shift from yellow to green.

Pipe Dream Polish

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Does anyone remember the chokehold that Pipe Dream Polish used to have in the indie world? Today I have graffiti tag which is a pink polish with lots of pink, yellow, and turquoise glitters in various sizes.

Cupcake Polish Carrie

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When I originally got this polish, I put it to the side but I figured it's only fair to swatch it before I put it in my sale/trade pile. I do like to be part of the digital footprint of polishes on the Internet. This is Cupcake Polish Carrie, released in September 2024 as part of the Polish Pick Up for September. This is a red flakie in a light grey base which turns black when the thermal is activated.

Victorian Varnish Gleaming Gears 2.0

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November has been a very busy month for me! I still have several polishes on my desk to go through from my latest Pookie's Polish Swap and today I have Victorian Varnish Gleaming Gears 2.0. Now I looked in vain for more information about this polish and came up empty handed. This is a light pink base with lots of gold-green shimmer.

Different dimension Mystery Prototype 292

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I have 7 polishes here from my last Pookie's Polish Swap and today is Different dimension Mystery Prototype 292. This is a light pink with blue flakies. This was released in March 2022. The flakies photograph orange in some lights in the bottle but it's definitely blue.

Zoya Phoenix

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I got the Zoya November Color of the Month last week and needed this on my nails! Today I have Phoenix, a deep crimson with fine gold micro-glitter. Think "autumn's final fire before the season shifts."

Cadillacquer You've Got Red On You

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I have another Pookie Polish Swap color today. This is Cadillacquer You've Got Red On You, a deep burgundy (cold) to fuchsia (warm) thermal with glowing red/orange iridescent flakies. This was inspired by a quote from the movie Shaun of the Dead for the 2023 February Polish Pick Up.

OPI Mini Plaid Flirt

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I was super surprised to see a package from OPI in my mailbox! They sent me four Infinite Shine lacquers from the "What's Your Mani-tude?" collection. This 90s throwback collection includes press-on nails, Infinite Shine lacquers, mini packs & gifts, nail lacquer, gel colors, and dipping powder. Today I have Mini Plaid Flirt, an orange-red creme.

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.