Brand Overview: INNI

Now, if you've been following PolishGalore, you know that I love the idea of nail wraps but I'm not the best at applying. That doesn't mean I don't have a whole drawer full of them though! One thing I have been missing is my OWN wraps - literally! Like, what about wearing my PG on my nails, or my cats (I do currently have 7).

Now I can because a new customizable nail wrap company INNI has launched! Use a photo from your computer and upload it to their website and you can have your own wraps for only $9.90 a sheet (30 pieces in 13 different sizes). Not bad for a very special occasion! Did I mention free shipping?

Don't have a photo you want to use but you can draw? They offer that option too. Can't draw? Well there are one million pre-created designs available.

Nail wraps something you use often? They have a subscription service for $19.90 each month to receive your choice of 3 sets (savings of $9.90) that runs through PayPal.

You can create your own by using the "Open Studio"

I decided to create a set using my cat Saffire. I had to make the image a little smaller using the set background scale but that was all. Only downside is there isn't an "undo" button anywhere in case you make a mistake. Instead, you just have to start all over.

Save your design and viola!

Of course I ordered.

To apply, have a clean nail and choose your width. Smooth on and file down the excess of the wrap. They boast a 10 day wear time and removal is to just peel off the stickers - no remover necessary.

Once mine come in, I'll let you know how they did! According to the website, it takes 1-3 days to create & I should get them in about a week.

Additionally, INNI does have a partner program where you can set up your own shop and receive profits off designs of yours that sell. Please see the link for more information.

Sparkle and Wine 2014

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During Cosmoprof North America, indie brands KBShimmer and Girly Bits organized an after hours events for indie brands and media to come together AND IT WAS AMAZING. Representatives from NAILPRO Magazine, Nail It! Magazine and Nails Magazine were in attendance along with various bloggers from around the United States. There was so much to see and I hope I got most of it photographed accurately.

Pam from Girly Bits, me, Melissa from The Daily Nail
Photo by mackenzieheil

This event was truly amazing. My first year at Cosmoprof, indies were pretty much unheard of. My second year, we had a very impromptu dinner at the Tropicana where a few indies handed out some polishes. Last year there were two dinners (one at Tropicana again which I attended) where indies were able to hand out polishes but this?! This was a great concentrated area that was meticulously set up by KBShimmer and Girly Bits with displays and the most amazing gift bags but all that will be coming soon.

Girly Bits had a nice display of their polishes and rings of nail swatches for our viewing pleasure. Additionally, we received a bottle of her new What Happens In Vegas... Ends Up On Instagram polish. This will become a limited run polish on her website, so stay tuned for that. This was also the 2nd in her series - last year was "What Happens in Vegas... Ends Up On Facebook" which I have a mini bottle of in my stash.

KBShimmer also had a sweet set up including her new nail vinyls! I received some sheets from her that I'm excited to use - I hadn't tried nail vinyls yet so this is fun. She also had the nicest media kit I've received to date that included a branded USB with product information, press releases and high res photos; the Beach Themed 6th Anniversary Trio, nail vinyls, SOMETHING EMBARGOED THAT I'M NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT, a bottle of her Clearly On Top quick dry top coat AND a 2 oz refill bottle (!), a 2 oz pink sugar scrub and the coolest 4 oz bottle of pink sugar moisturizing nail polish remover. Perfect items for Vegas but also just for a great starter kit into KBShimmer. I seriously hope she offers those kits on her website some day soon because they would be a fantastic gift for friends and family. I also got to see some photos of her warehouse and her wall of glitter containers which literally made me squeal like a 12 year old girl. It was fantastic looking. This husband and wife team are extremely sweet and have really helped change my mind on indies in general. They are doing everything right.

Victoria of Serum No 5 and myself
Photo by Victoria

Serum No 5 has GROWN since the last time I saw her polishes! Last year I received a bottle of Day Glow but then I misplaced it and it slipped my mind. This year, she had so many polishes that I literally did a jaw drop and double take! In addition to polishes, she is also coming out with nail vinyls. Victoria is so sweet as well - she hugged me and asked for a photo (which I was such a fan girl all night). She gave us this cute cube that included Flashing Lights, Another Year, Let's Cheer which just launched last week, another of her polishes, a cuticle serum pen and a sugar scrub cube (to be released later this year). 

I grabbed a photo of Alter Ego Nail Enamel before she had finished setting up her display - oops! Cynthia is a sweetheart and young at heart even though she has been doing her nails longer than I've been alive. She included two of her shades including best selling Penny Pincher in my bag.

Misfits on 8th is a supplier for those who want to start making their own polish. She included a starter kit for us to create our own colors, as well some extra glitter, her top coat, and 2 of her mini polishes to try. If you're looking into starting your own line, check her shop out!

Jaded Nail Co was also there with her line of unique polishes. I got to speak to her a bit the day prior and she's a blast.

Polish TBH is a girl after my own heart. Her polish line started out of an obsession for Britney Spears Fantasy line of perfumes and we all know that I'm a Britney fan forever. She included a few colors including a neat color changing glitter polish.

Linda from Nail Vinyls had a great station set up for us to play with. Her tagline is simple but perfect - Place. Polish. Peel. I had received a sample with my Cult Nails order earlier this year but hadn't used them yet but now I have LOTS to play with and that makes me happy. I'm going to step up my nail art game! Nail Vinyls are now available in a variety of shapes and have made its way into over 10,000 homes so far. She's also moved into decals for your every day life including ENOUGH HOLOGRAPHIC VINYL TO COVER A HELMER. Hello sparkles.

I knew Glisten & Glow made balms and top coat but did you know they also have creams, lotions, hand sanitizer and NOW POLISH?! She had goodies for us to play with and just for you! Take 10% off your order from now until 1 September 2014 using the code Cosmoprof14.

I literally squealed (again) when I saw Chaos & Crocodiles. I had preordered the entire "Secret Agent" collection (the 10 out of focus polishes in the back) last month on a whim and turns out it was the best decision ever. Then, like a real secret agent would, owner Sarey slipped me a bottle of Operation Vegas.

IT'S PURPLE. IT'S HOLOGRAPHIC. SHE KNOWS ME. SHE GETS ME. Ahem.  I feel really bad that we didn't get to hang out more - we had made semi-plans and then it just fell apart on me. Blah. But she is so sweet and her polish is SO awesome.

Elevation Polish had this cute set up on the end table and I was taking photos when she put up a sign that said "Take One." Due to the sun setting, I decided to use my iPhone light to check out the polishes when I found out that she has some amazing holos in her collection! I snuck up and asked her how many could I "REALLY" take because I fell in love and she held up some fingers and I ran away like a little kid. And now I have some awesome polishes to wear for you later to come.

Sweet Heart Polish had the most adorable thrones for her polish set up! I hadn't tried her polish before but she included a couple of bottles inside a cute packaged box with cut out window that made me smile.

Llarowe started as an e-tailer in the United States that offered amazing indie brands and international brands that were hard for us to obtain otherwise. Now she has her own line - Colors by Llarowe that has over 60 colors! She debuted her Show Me and Emily's Imagination collections and gave us several shades to try. Even more amazing, she will be opening a brick and mortar store in Colorado later this year and will be offering things like "Polish Making Parties!"

Now, Leah Ann had recently announced a new logo change which was not well received. I asked her what her final decision was and she surprised me with her answer. "We are keeping our original logo for now and will be going back to the drawing board for a new logo. If my customers don't like it, I'm not going to do it." That was awesome to hear - a company actually listening to her customers. I look forward to the new design to come.

Glitter Daze is another company that has grown quite a bit! A fellow Texan, she has all new packaging now and a new website! Apparently there was a Cosmoprof exclusive polish given out but somehow I missed it and I'm kicking myself for it. She has also gotten rid of her mini bottles, which I had reviewed previously.

Cupcake Polish was another new-to-me company with a sweet showing. Sadly, the USPS didn't deliver her boxes in time for the event so all she had was what she carried on the plane with her but it was still a sweet showing!

We also received information and samples from Emerald & Ash (who now has my favorite polish name ever - see Instagram AND probably the best bottle of cuticle oil I own - photos to come); Model City Polish whom I've been wanting to try and now get to; Pahlish's own Cosmoprof exclusive and I THINK that is all!

Again, tremendous thanks to all the indies that made this event possible. I wish every single one of you the best of luck and I'm so honored to have been apart of this event!

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

FingerPaints Enchanted Mermaid Collection

How are you feeling about textured polishes? Still loving it?
FingerPaints came out with a small textured collection that is will help you think under the sea.

deborah lippmann Whip It

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As I mentioned this morning, deborah lippmann came out with a rainbow collection of cremes this summer, dedicated to the 80s. As an 80s baby, I feel a great obligation to rock these while singing. I won't sing on the blog though - I'll spare you that one. This is Whip It - a bubble gum pink creme.

I used a base of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and finished with Digital Nails Ain't Nobody Got Time For That.

This is a pretty accurate color photos of how this polish wears. Perfect applications, no pooling, and no streaks.

It looks a little dusty rose in the shade, but still has a great coverage and durability that is known to deborah lippmann polishes.

Indoors with some indirect light - happy pretty pink. Not much else to say - good color, wears well, applies perfectly. And you get a great Devo song to hum ALL DAY LONG.

deborah lippmann [official website] sells for $18 a bottle.  You can also Like her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

deborah lippmann 80s Rewind & The Cure

2014 seemed to be the year of rainbows but that's fine by me. I can't get enough of rainbow collections and deborah lippmann took that route for her Summer 2014 Collection "80s Rewind"

CPNA: ORLY 2014

Earlier this month, I got to meet with ORLY during Cosmoprof North America to talk about what's coming up new for ORLY this year.

This fall, ORLY is launching "Smoky", a 6 piece collection of dusty hues and shimmers. Shades include Highlight (Grey Crème), Edgy (Antique Bronze Shimmer), Darkest Shadow (Black w/ Red Shimmer), Brush It On (Rose Bronze Duo Chrome Shimmer), Blend (Warm Taupe Crème), Smoked Out (Dark Green Matte Shimmer). It will available starting in September 2014.

ORLY Brush It On

Another thing coming out from ORLY is their new BB Cream.

Similar to the beauty benefits of a traditional BB for the face, ORLY’s BB Crème offers an all-in-one topical cosmetic treatment that perfects the look of natural nails for a healthy, flawless finish. The unique formula smooths the surface of the natural nail, hydrates to prevent breakage, brightens the surface and protects from damaging UV rays, while glass microspheres provide a brilliant chip-resistant finish with a sheer peach tint for natural nails perfected. 

TO USE: Apply one or two coats for desired opacity onto bare nails. Not meant to be used as a basecoat, topcoat, or with nail color. ORLY BB Crème will be available July 2014 and retails for $15.00. ORLY Nail Lacquers and Treatment products are available at orlybeauty.com.

I fell in love with the ORLY Instant Artists line when I got one in my Nail Art Society kit. Turns out, there is a WHOLE LINE dedicated to it. Not only that - it's TWO LINES! One is water based (the one I've tried) which is great for the error proned artist (like myself) because you can wash your mistakes off with water before sealing it with top coat. ORLY also makes a lacquer based line for those with more steady hands. Both can be purchased at orlybeauty.com.

ORLY also had their line of Rich Renewal on display.

For consumers, ORLY had their smartGELS line available to look at as well. Easy to apply, 2 weeks of wear, high shine and the ability to apply at home gives you the opportunity to make your ORLY last longer.

The Halloween collection and Winter collection were embargoed so I wasn't able to take photos but holy cow, Winter especially was amazing so stay tuned to PolishGalore!

Morgan Taylor Neon Collection

For summer 2014, Morgan Taylor launched their new Neon Collection with six highlighter-inspired hues bright enough to light up summer nights.

CrowsToes Bad Catholic

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Back in March, I FINALLY got my hands on A Box, Indied by llarowe. Some months go like HOTCAKES and others have a few extras to sell. I don't recall what happened back in March but I was glad to get my hands on it.

Inside my box included a bottle of CrowsToes Bad Catholic. I have a few bottles of CrowsToes that I've purchased over the years but haven't reviewed them on PolishGalore before. No real reason - just haven't gotten around to "that" section of my polish. ("That" being indies - I've been VERY picky on the indies I buy, and then very careful of those indies - not wanting to let anyone borrow them or basically, see them.)

Back to the polish. This was a part of the Mardi Gras theme - hence the name. I am Catholic, and have been a bad one from time to time (hah) but I'm actually in good standing with the Church now (Mr PG had to go through an annulment before we could get married in the Church this past May). ANYWAY - polish!

I started with a base coat of Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter A-Peel before deciding that I didn't want to wear this polish bare. I left my pinkie clear so I could see how well the polish applied but on the rest of my nails, I used one thin coat of Cult Nails Tempest.

I ended up only having to use ONE coat of Bad Catholic to achieve the photos you see below. I was quite pleased. To smooth the top and add shine, I used Digital Nails Ain't Nobody Got Time For That.

The madness! Check out all this glitter goodness with ONE coat. I didn't have to go fishing for glitter either. Now I did use the dab method where you dab the polish on to the nail first, then use one swipe to smooth it out. There is a variety of small round, medium round, and larger hexagonal glitter in purple, green and gold in a clear base. Absolutely perfect for Fat Tuesday.

I was super surprised in the shade - you can see that polish holds up well with some reflective properties without being mirror like or taco curling.

Finally in some indirect light (and in need of some cuticle oil!) - I was actually really happy with this polish. Now I'm not sure how much I'd wear it OTHER than Fat Tuesday just because it does remind me of Mardi Gras, but it's enough to make me want to keep the polish in my stash.

CrowsToes can be purchased in the USA through Llarowe or Overall Beauty for $13 and a few other places overseas. Join them on Facebook and follow on Instagram.

FingerPaints Poolside Paradise

This summer, FingerPaints came out with one of the best rainbow collections ever!

KBShimmer Summer Collection

KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TWELEVE NEW POLISH SHADES
KBShimmer Summer Collection Set For Release June 20th, 2014

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 12 new colors to their 3-Free polish line. The Summer 2014 Collection includes 10 glittery shades, and two bold creams. “When designing our summer collection, glitter was on our mind. We were inspired by summer treats, bold colors, and summer flowers. We translated those into 10 glitter packed polishes and 2 fun creams,” KBShimmer Owner, Christy Rose, says.

KBShimmer Early Summer Collection

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 12 new colors to their 3-Free polish line. The Early Summer 2014 Collection includes six holographic shades, three bright textured polishes, and three bold creams. “When designing our early summer collection, we decided to celebrate sunshine, bright colors, and exciting finishes,” KBShimmer Owner, Christy Rose, says.
 

butter LONDON Chuffed

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I love happy shimmery polish. When butter LONDON announced their Lolly Brights collection for Summer 2014, I was happy to see such happy shimmery polishes.  Chuffed is a medium orange with gold shimmer.

I used a base coat of Cult Nails Get It On, 2 coats of polish and a top coat of Digital Nails Ain't Nobody Got Time For That.

Thankfully, two coats was all I needed for full coverage. The gold shimmer stands out quite a bit in the sun but you can still see the medium orange underneath.

Now in the shade you can barely see my nails at the tips but otherwise this polish is pretty fantastic. butter LONDON is definitely a more luxury brand for many people at $15 a bottle but they do have sales often at Ulta and online.

butter London [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube] is available for $15 a bottle.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Morgan Taylor Enchantment Collection

Morgan Taylor has done it again. They have created a fantastic fall collection which is very luxurious and all their own.  I got to see it in person at Cosmoprof North America last week and they were gorg.

Introducing the New Fall 2014 Enchantment Collection

Sally Hansen Rio Collection

Sally Hansen decided to bring the sexy, sultry beach look of Brazil to your home with their limited edition nail color collection - Rio!

China Glaze Sea's The Day

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If you follow my social media, you know that I purchased a bottle of Rouge Louboutin from Christian Louboutin last night. It led to a LOT of talk about red polishes. I'm pretty sure a good portion of my polish hoard collection contains red cremes. Today is China Glaze Sea's The Day, a red creme from the 2014 Summer Collection "Off Shore". 

I used a base coat of Cult Nails Get It On, ONE coat of polish and finished it with Digital Nails Ain't Nobody Got Time For That. 

Stop. Did you read that? ONE coat of polish. This polish was SO highly pigmented and opaque. And we're talking a thin layer of polish - I didn't gloop it on.

Here it is in the sun. So lovely. No flooding in the cuticles, no messy brush strokes. Just lovely polish.

In the shade, you can see that it's super opaque - no visible nail lines here.

Finally with some indirect light. This is seriously a lovely polish and I'm glad I have it in addition to my hundreds of other red cremes. Reds are classic.

China Glaze [Website] [Facebook] [Twitter] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty, Sally's Beauty Supply as well as TransDesign.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.