Polish Pickup March 2020 | Ancient History

by Lisa Heath

Press Samples for Polish Pickup
March 2020 | Ancient History
Disclosure: I am a paid employee of Polish Pickup for their Social Media. While this post isn’t sponsored, I am an employee of their shop

So this month really snuck up on me, and I’m a little behind on it. Mainly – between the February shop closing and due dates for March photos – swatchers had 2 weeks (usually there’s 3 to 4ish.) Plus, one of the weekends was my son’s 14th birthday so I took the weekend off to celebrate with him and have his birthday party and all that fun stuff. However, somehow I pulled it together, and here we are – ready to look at the Polish Pickup for March 2020 – Ancient History!

Like with all themes, Ancient History is open to the makers interpretation of it. It can be literal, it can be whimsical, it can be a play on, or the figure of speech (like how my son says I’m ancient.)

Right now, I have about 102 items I think, things are still showing up which is why the post hasn’t been completed yet. I honestly don’t know fully what I’m still waiting on. SO i’m going to get started and post what I have in my possession.

I will have a giveaway at the end of the post like usual, so make sure you stick around for that.

Once again I did do each set of photos both glossy and matte. This month I used Night Owl Lacquer’s matte top coat for all matte shots.

For all photos shown, I used Vapid Lacquer Commitment Issues Peel Off Base, Sweet & Sour Lacquer Gloss Sauce as top coat (except for the photos showing Glisten & Glow, Cuticula, Vibrant Vinyls and Nail Hoot top coats), and Night Owl Lacquer Gone Matte Top Coat unless otherwise specified.

Since I leave for work while it’s still semi dark and I get home while it’s still semi dark – I do use artificial lighting for my photos. My current setup uses Glamcor Pro Lights and I use the Elite X model. That is a link for those wanting to look, but it’s not an affiliate link. The brand did send them for me to post on Instagram too though, so it is a press sample (which I posted about 2 months ago)

This is an EXTREMELY photo heavy post. There are over 100 products and 3-7 photos PER item (majority have 7 though.) If there is something specific you are looking for – on desktop hit CTRL + F and type what you are searching for. Otherwise, enjoy the long scroll down the page, and of course the giveaway at the end.

The March Polish Pickup shop will be open from March 6th – March 9th, and unfortunately there are a LOT of caps this month.

Let’s get started! It’s currently 7:10 PM on Friday night and most likely this won’t be going live until sometime late Saturday.

77 Nail Lacquer | Honey, I’m Rome!

Inspiration: Honey, I’m Rome! is inspired by an artistically enhanced photo of ancient Rome’s Colosseum.

Description: Honey, I’m Rome! is a wine reddish pink jelly base with gold to orange to pink to red shifting shimmer and iridescent teal to blue microglitters mixed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 175

Alchemy Lacquers | Sands of Giza

Inspiration: Inspired by Pyramids at Giza

Description: Sands of Giza is a medium lavender crelly base with red to orange to yellow to green shifting shimmer and a loose linear holographic effect. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: 70

All Mixed Up Lacquers | Celtic Relic (Tri-Thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by photo of old Irish Castles

Description: Celtic Relic is a trithermal that transitions from a medium dark shamrock green (cold) to medium dusty green (warm) to light Spring green (hot) with scattered holo, small iridescent glitters, gold glitters and emerald glitters, as well as 2 different crystal flakes and ultrachrome chameleon flakes that flash a rainbow of color. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 120

Alter Ego Body Care Products | 5th Century Indian Nut

Inspiration: Inspired by coconut oil! The first written account of coconut oil was a Egyptian traveler back in the 5th century describing a coconut as an Indian Nut.

Description: 5th Century Indian Nut is a white crelly base with dark brown and bronze microglitters. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $9.00 | Cap: None

Bar Soap by Alter Ego | 5th Century Indian Nut

Inspiration: Inspired by coconut oil

Description: 5th Century Indian Nut soap is molded to be a massage bar so it can work out some kinks while you lather up. There is a light lather, and it’s naturally scented (there’s not really even a scent) so it’s fragrance free.

I did have some hardening on the edges of my bar – but on use they softened up. They weren’t discolored – but I thought I would mention it so if you receive it and the edges are hardened, it’s not a big deal.

Price: $4.00 | Cap: 33

Anchor & Heart Lacquer | Standing Stones at First Light (Thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by a nod to the maker’s favorite TV and book series, this polish was inspired by the centuries old standing stones of Scotland, especially when frames by a magical sunrise! Outlander fans, this is for you!

Description: Standing Stones At First Light is a pale coralish pink (warm) to terracotta red (cold) thermal with holographic shimmer, grey micro flakes and a bit of small glitters in chocolate brown, tan, grey and white. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Baby Girl Lacquer | Remember the Time?!

Inspiration: Inspired by Queen Nefertiti

Description: Remember The Time?! is a creamy cappuccino brown crelly base with a mix of ultrachrome chameleon color shifting flakes. They flash orange, bronze, magenta,blue, brown and gold. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

This shade pulls very warm on me, it’s actually a paler, cooler shade.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: 100

Acetone Antidote by Baroness X | Cucumber Mint

Inspiration: Inspired by mint and cucumbers are two great food ingredients that have been used as far back as Ancient Greece. We’ve combined the two for this inspo.

Description: I always look forward to Acetone Antidote, and this month is a cool, calming scent of Cucumber Mint! The mix of minty scents is the strongest note for me – I pick up the spearmint mostly, but there’s also some peppermint and then I get a little cucumber. The description says there’s slight hints of cyclamen and green banana, but I don’t detect those at all.

Recommended Use:
Shake the vial and add the full bottle (.5oz) to 6-8oz of acetone. You can add the vial to more or less (down to 4oz of acetone, no less due to IFRA regulations). These are just suggestions for optimal scent and protection from acetone, the ratio can vary due to personal preference.

I use a full vial in 10 oz of Zoya Remove+

Price: $4.25 | Cap: None

Baroness X | Mint Xpress Drying Spray

Inspiration: Mint has been used as a remedy for indigestion since Ancient Egyptian times. In fact, dried peppermint leaves were found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1000 b.c. The ancient Greeks and Romans valued it as a stomach soother.

Description: Xpress Drying Spray is a dual use item. The main use is to do your nails, then when done – hold the spray above your nails and do 1-2 sprays, then wait 2 minutes for the speed drying. However, if you do your mani quick and don’t allow each layer to dry before moving onto the next, it will still ding your polish. This product helps dry the top layer. It will not penetrate the top layer.

While speeding up your mani, the oils used within it will also moisturize your cuticles, so even when you don’t need to speed anything up, you can spritz it on your hands for some extra cuticle and skin hydration.

This is lightly scented with a peppermint essential oil and fragrance oil blend. It comes in a 15 ml bottle (same size as Acetone Antidotes) with a spray cap. The spray cap will be separate when you receive it, and it will have a normal solid cap when you get it.

Price: $4.50 | Cap: None

Lip Balm by Bee’s Knees Lacquer | Ikaros

Inspiration: Kassandra wouldn’t be the Eagle Bearer without her pet eagle so this lip balm is inspired by him

Description: Ikaros tinted lip balm is a bright coral pink tinted lip balm with subtle pink shimmer and a very light vanilla scent. I applied 2 light layers for the photo below. It does layer up quite nicely and with a heavier hand, you can probably get a much brighter coral shade.

The scent is almost undetectable, but it you get it really close to your nose and sniff, you can tell it’s there.

Price: $5.00 | Cap: None

Bee’s Knees Lacquer | The Eagle Bearer

Inspiration: Inspired by Kassandra from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Description: The Eagle Bearer is a medium gold to pink pastel multichrome with 2 types of gold flakes mixed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

There is a very light texture with this shade, but 1 coat of top coat should be fine to smooth it over.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 250

Beyond the Nail | Aliens? Aliens.

Inspiration: Inspired by the famous meme starring a gentleman with big hair and an orange complexion who likes to explain the mysteries of the ancient world with the most obvious answer: Aliens.

Description: Aliens? Aliens. is a medium grey crelly base with strong copper shimmer and small copper hex glitters. This is probably my favorite polish with a matte top coat this month. I used 2 coats and a glossy topcoat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: 100

Bath Bar by Bluebird Lacquer | UFO Bar

Inspiration: Inspired by Ancient aliens built the pyramids? That’s crazy!

Description: This is a UFO shaped bar made with activated charcoal, jojoba beads and organic cocoa and shea butter. It’s a scrubbie bar that has enough scrubbies to exfoliate, but it isn’t a harsh exfoliation. The bar itself starts to melt on contact with your skin and leaves you feeling super soft.

I tried it, it’s slipper to hold onto, but once you start using it, your fingers sort of melt into it for a better grip. I used it before shaving and my legs are buttery smooth now!

Price: $8.00 for a 2oz bar | Cap: None

Bluebird Lacquer | Ra Ra Sis Boom Bah!

Inspiration: Inspired by Ra the ancient Egyptian sun god. He was considered the god of kings, order and the sky. Ra has a human body with a falcons head and it he wore a serpent coiled around a solar disc along with a blue headdress.

Description: Ra Ra Sis Boom Bah! is an azure blue shimmery, metallic like holographic with blue to lavender to gold shimmer mixed in. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Main thing to note with this shade – on the first coat – float the coat on. When I brushed it on, any pressure and the brush left “bald” spots on my nail. Once I floated the polish on (basically, don’t touch the brush to the nail really – allow the brush to manipulate a drop of polish onto the nail for little to no pressure.) The second coat applied without any special care and I could apply pressure without it removing any.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: None

BLUSH Lacquers | In The Beginning

Inspiration: Inspired by the creation of the universe

Description: In The Beginning is a pale, silver toned lavender pink ultra linear holographic. It is more pink toned in person – but the holo flame kind of got in the way of showing the true color. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

By Dany Vianna | Pharos (Thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by lighthouses

Description: Pharos is a coral pinkish red (cold) to baby pink (warm) thermal with gold shimmer and matte white rectangle glitters. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 200

By Vanessa Molina | Misteries of Egypt (thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by ancient Egypt and beauty of its mysterious nights

Description: Misteries of Egypt is a dusty brown (cold) to pinkish beige (warm) with ultrachrome chameleon flakes that shift bronze to gold to magenta to purple, as well as a subtle scattered holographic. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

The pinkish beige shows deeper the more/thicker layers you apply. The first layer is sheer enough that this could double as a topper.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 200

Cadillacquer | Origins (Thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by the video game Assassin’s Creed Origins. The game is set in Ancient Egypt near the end of the Ptolemaic period (49–47 BCE).

Description: Origins is a burnt orangish red (cold) to dusty pumpkin orange (warm) to a pinkish beige (hot) tri thermal packed with small multicolored flakes. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

This shade transitions easily – and I wasn’t quick enough with photos to capture the hottest state (the pinkish beige) before it started going. My hands are pretty much ice all the time, so I apologize for not capturing that third state. Be sure to check out the listing when the site is live for photos of the third transition.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

Cameo Colours Lacquers | Dank River Valley

Inspiration: Inspired by a Mesopotamian image, and “History of the Entire World, I Guess.”

Description: Dank River Valley is a taupe crelly base with a slight bronze shimmer, bronze flecks, holo sparkle, as well as lime-blue-gold and blue-violet-copper ultrachrome chameleon flakes, and small caramel, gold, and rose glitters, and silver holo micro flakes. 

Whew.

I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos. For a smooth finish – you might need 2 coats of top coat with all the flakes and glitter involved.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: None

Color Spectrum Polish | Mayan Beats

Inspiration: Inspired by Mayan Aztec Drummer / Maya Art Deco

Description: Mayan Beats is a sheer blue base with green shimmer, as well as pink, orange, blue, green and yellow ultrachrome chameleon flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: 75

Colores de Carol | King Tut

Inspiration: Inspired by Tutankhamun, the Egyptian Pharaoh

Description: King Tut is a full coverage microglitter polish. It has a clear base with gold holographic micro glitter and UCC flakes that shift teal-navy-violet. I used 2 coats and 2 coats of glossy top coat for these photos.

This is super sparkly in person.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Crystal Knockout | Solstice Stones

Inspiration: Inspired by Stonehenge

Description: Solstice Stones is a dusky blue leaning purple base with red to gold aurora shimmer, holographic micro flakes, and platinum silver flakes . I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: None

Cupcake Polish | Bath House

Inspiration: Inspired by Roman Bath Houses

Description: Bath House is a minty aqua blue crelly base with pink to orange to gold to green shifting iridescent flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Sara – I’d like this as a plain crelly as well – please and thank you.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

Cuticula | Cinque Base & Limitless Top Coat Duo

Inspiration: Cuticula was inspired by the drink from Hercules known as Herculade with her own spin on it, of course.

Description: ‘Herculade’ has top notes of mango, lime, nectarine, orange and grapefruit.  Middle notes of peach, ginger flowers, pink pepper and clove leaves with bottom notes of musk and hint of vanilla.

To my nose – if Pez had a peach flavor – it would smell like this.

As for the duo – Cinque Treatment Base Coat is new to Polish Pickup and fairly new to Cuticula. This is a formula with 5 vitamins, 5 botanicals and strengthening ingredients that work together to provide 5 benefits. This treatment is nourishing, hydrating, and revitalizing. It hardens nails and stimulates growth using vitamins A, B5, C, E, and F. The 5 botanicals in this amazing treatment are Aloe, Lemon, Ginseng, Grape, and Pomegranate.

It is a thinner formula than most base coats. It’s not watery at all, but the consistency is much thinner than the ones I’m used to.

Coupled with Cinque is Limitless Top Coat which is 5 free quick dry top coat.

Price: $16.00 | Cap: None

I used the DRK Mystic Ocean Stamping plate for these photos.

Confection Nail Fortifier by Cuticula | Herculade

Inspiration: Inspired by the drink from Hercules known as Herculade with her own spin on it of course…

Description: ‘Herculade’ has top notes of mango, lime, nectarine, orange and grapefruit.  Middle notes of peach, ginger flowers, pink pepper and clove leaves with bottom notes of musk and hint of vanilla.

Much like the base and top coat duo scent – my nose picks up a peach Pez scent, if such a thing existed (does it?)

Confection Nail Fortifier is a nail cream to keep nails strong, moisturized – and treats your cuticles to some much needed hydration. It’s a non greasy formula so it’s easy to use at work or at home.

Price: $6.50 | Cap: None

Different Dimension | Royals

Inspiration: Inspired by royalty

Description: Won’t lie, I have the song Royals stuck in my head cause of this polish. Royals is a violet purple base loaded with pink to gold aurora shimmers. It has an almost metallic like look to it. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: None

Dollish Polish | The Mayan Sleeps Tonight

Inspiration: Inspired by Ancient Mayan Chief (Halach Uinik)

Description: The Mayan Sleeps Tonight is an emerald green to copper duochrome. There are some blue tones in it as well so at some angles it becomes almost tealish. It is darker in person than my photos show. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

The formula on this was nice, but I felt I had to move quickly as it started to dry faster than normal for me, which is why some brush strokes are visible.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Dreamland Lacquer | While Rome Burns

Inspiration: Inspired by the legend of Nero fiddling while Rome burned.

Description: While Rome Burns is a prussian blue crelly base with a variety of fiery flakes mixed in that flash magenta, orange, red, gold and bronze. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 180

DRK Nails | A Ring for Roxanne (Magnetic)

Inspiration: Inspired by Roxanne and Alexander The Great’s wedding 

Description: A Ring for Roxanne is an ultra multichrome red to orange magnetic mixed with pastel iridescent flakes that shift copper to green, and aurora red to gold to green pigment. Comes with a golden glittery magnetic ring. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

I left index and pinky alone and only used the magnet that comes with the polish on the middle and ring nails.

Price: $13.90 | Cap: 200

TC Magic Effect for Magnetic polish | DRK Nails

Inspiration: Inspired by the magnetic attraction between Roxanne and Alexander The great

Description: Easy Magnetic Effect was created to make it easier to get a magnetic effect from a magnetic polish. Using this will save you time and help to get the result you want. No need for rushing! Just apply the magnetic polish as a regular one and let it dry. Then apply a generous coat of this TC in one nail and use the magnet over it (repeat on the other nails).

Price: $7.50 | Cap: None

Esmaltes da Kelly | Gladiators

Inspiration: Inspired by Gladiators

Description: Gladiators is a warm red jelly base with gold, black and red holographic glitters mixed in that vary from micro to medium sizes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

I didn’t feel the need to use 2 coats of top coat for this, which surprised me. While it is loaded with glitter, the jelly base has the perfect consistency to float it all. I only wore this for a few hours though, so on day 2, it may “settle more” and need a refresher top coat application to smooth.

Price: $10.50 | Cap: 200

Ethereal Lacquer | Zenobia

Inspiration: Inspired by Queen Zenobia

Description: Zenobia is a dusty, medium blue crelly base packed with red to gold to green shifting shimmer. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

The consistency of my bottle was thicker than normal, which I did notify Meagan of – so she’s going to look into it and adjust formula if needed. I found I needed to use thinner coats to apply or it would apply almost gummy like. Like I said though – Meagan will be making any necessary adjustments to the formula as needed.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

Fair Maiden Polish | Lady Godiva

Inspiration: Inspired by Lady Godiva’s nud!ty (yes, I had to adjust that word of Google might ding me thinking I’m showing more than nails on here)

Description: Lady Godiva is a neutral beige jelly base loaded with red to green shimmers and iridescent flakes, as well as gold flakes and scattered holo. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: None

Ginger Fizz Boutique | Depths of the Sea

Inspiration: “After falling out of favor with the deities, Atlantis was submerged into the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantis was protected by Poseidon and his descendants. Today children of all ages dream of visiting this famous city in the depths of the sea. Disney has given us movies and now we can even visit a new Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Melt these tropical wax shapes and let your imagination take you to that mystical and magical island in the sea!”

Description: Depths of the Sea is a mix of wax melts shaped in sea shells, sea turtles, fish, star fish, mermaids and crowns. They come in an assortment of colors and are Pina Colada scented! For like a week our kitchen smelled like a tropical vacation.

Price: $5.00 for 3 oz | Cap: 75

Glisten & Glow | This is Sparta!

Inspiration: Inspired by the iconic line from the movie 300 spoken by Leonidas, King of Sparta played by Gerard Butler 

Description: This Is Sparta! is a deep plum to red to bronze to golden yellow to green multichrome polish with pink to orange to gold to green shifting iridescent flakes mixed in. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Glisten & Glow | Top Coat

Inspiration: None

Description: Glisten & Glow top coat is perfect for nail art and stamping and is a long lasting glassy quick dry top coat.  I’ve been using the top coat for 7 years now and it’s never failed me. It dries fast, has a very glossy, high shine and floats well over nail art.

I used the DRK plate Mystic Ocean for the design.

Price: $7.50 | Cap: None

Grace-full Nail Polish | War of the Roses

Inspiration: Inspired by War of the Roses

Description: War of the Roses is a pink tinged red jelly base with iridescent flakes that shift pink to gold to green to violet and a touch of holographic flakes mixed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 75

Great Lakes Lacquer | Cuddling Continents

Inspiration: Inspired by Pangaea

Description: Cuddling Continents is a deep cobalt blue jelly with orange to gold to green iridescent flake and matching shimmer, as well as a touch of scattered holographic. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

It is a deeper shade of blue in person.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

Handmade Gift Canada | 12mm Stud Earrings

Inspiration: None

Description: These are 12 mm stud earrings and the silver posts are lead and heavy metal free (they are not sterling silver) and are painted with a lavender pearl polish that has an almost Mother of Pearl type look to it. I show them on my ear lobe as well so you can see the size – but I do have smaller lobes.

Price: $6.95 | Cap: None

Heather’s Hues | The Lycurgus Cup (Magnetic)

Inspiration: Inspired by the Lycurgus Cup, a 4th-century Roman glass cage cup. The color-changing cup is made of a dichroic glass, which shows a different color depending on whether or not light is passing through it (red when lit from behind and green when lit from the front) 

Description: The Lycurgus Cup is a gold-green-red multichrome magnetic polish with iridescent flakes and glitters that shift from red to gold to green. I left the index and pinky unmagnetized and used a standard bar magnet for the middle and ring fingers. The magnetic line was more apparent in person. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for thee photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 120

WiTS Lotion by Heather’s Hues | Ginseng & Mint Leaf

Inspiration: Inspired by herbs used since ancient history, specifically ginseng, ginger, and mint.

Description: WiTs body lotion is a fast absorbing body lotion that doesn’t leave my hands greasy. The texture is light and creamy and a little goes a long way.

‘Ginseng & Mint Leaf’ is a clean and refreshing scent with top notes of bergamot and citrus, middle notes of ginger, ginseng, and clove buds, all rounded out by hints of grated nutmeg, cool mint, and verbena sprigs.

My nose picked up the clove scent the most. Overall – this is a nice, unisex scented lotion.

Price: $6.50 | Cap: 30

Hit the Bottle Polishes | Lapis of the Gods (Stamping Polish)

Inspiration: Inspired by Lapis Lazuli

Description: Lapis of the Gods is a bright cornflower blue stamping polish, with a creme finish. I used it as a normal polish on the index and pinky and stamped with it on middle and ring.

I used the DRK Mystic Ocean stamping plate for the design.

Price: $8.50 | Cap: 200

Jior Couture | Is Such A Thing Even Possible? (Magnetic and Glow in the Dark)

Inspiration: Inspired by Ancient Aliens

Description: Is Such A Thing Even Possible? is a midnight blue base with dark blue to medium blue to teal/turquoise multichrome magnetic pigment, with a blue glow in the dark effect. I found the magnetic effect to be on the subtle side for this shade, but the glow in the dark was BRIGHT. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: None

Kathleen & Co. | Evil Eye (Thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by The Evil Eye

Description: Evil Eye is a royal blue (cold) to white (hot) thermal with multi-sized sky blue holo glitters. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 200

Hand & Body Sugar Scrub by KBShimmer | Pomegranate

Inspiration: Inspired by Persephone. Greek culture has the most wonderful mythology. From Zeus to Athena, to Aphrodite and Ares, the mythology was full of more drama then today’s soaps. One of most drama filled stories in my opinion is Hades and Persephone.

Hades ruled the underworld and on a trip topside, saw Persephone and decided he had to have her. One kidnapping later, Persephone was living in the underworld, eventually falling in love with Hades. But all is not good in the world above. Persephone’s mom Demeter missed her so, and in her grief neglected her job of making things grow. Long story short, the world revolted, and forced Hades to give Persephone back, but not before he fed her four pomegranate seeds, forcing her to return for 4 months each year. And this is why we have winter.

Description: KBShimmer made another scrub that I just want to lick. It smells so delicious! This month it’s a mix of pomegranate, with a hint of musk, pineapple and guava. It basically smells like an incredible smoothie.

KBShimmer’s sugar scrubs are good for all over the body or as a hand scrub, the sugar particles are medium grit so they do a good job getting dry spots on your body situated.

Price: $10.00 | Cap: None

KBShimmer | Sól What?

Inspiration: Inspired by Sól, the Norse Sun Goddess

Description: Sól What? is a soft, warm purple jelly base loaded with flakes that shift from orange to gold to green, as well as holographic micro flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $10.00 | Cap: None

Leesha’s Lacquer | Heads Up

Inspiration: Inspired by Olmec Heads, colossal stone heads that date from 900 BC. They were a feature of the Olmec civilization of Ancient Mesoamerica

Description: Heads Up is a medium grey crelly with silver micro holo glitters, silver holo glitter and silver flakes. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $10.00 | Cap: 120

Lemming Lacquer | Bast (Magnetic)

Inspiration: Inspired by Bast: goddess of cats, protection, pleasure and bringer of good health.

Description: Bast is a dark inky blue jelly base with bronze to copper to gold to pink magnetic multichrome flakes, sapphire and gold holographic sparks and holographic microflakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Because these are magnetic flakes instead of shimmery pigment – the line will not be a super strong line, it will appear more dispersed no matter how hard you try. The particles are larger and will have a bit of space between them, even with magnetic pull.

I left the index and pinky unmagnetized and used a standard bar magnet on the middle and ring nail.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 250

Lollipop Posse Lacquer | The Sister Guardians

Inspiration: Inspired by the Zorya sisters of ancient Slavic folklore. They are often referred to as the Auroras, and are the guardians of the morning and evening skies.

Description: The Sister Guardians is a sky blue crelly packed with two aurora shimmers that shift vibrant pink, gold, and green. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 115

LynBDesigns | Oh Crap, it’s a Thesaurus (TriThermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by Thesaurus dinosaur cartoon

Description: Oh Crap, It’s A Thesaurus is a red toned violet (cold) to cool blurple (warm) to orchid tinged white (hot) tri thermal with iridescent gold micro flakes, as well as pink to orange to gold shifting flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 150

Moo Moo’s Signatures | Terracotta Warriors

Inspiration: Inspired by the tomb of first emperor of China.

Description: Terracotta Warriors is a sheer grey crelly base with orange to gold to green chameleon shimmer, orange to gold to green clear chameleon flakes, irregular crystal golf flakes, green tiny flakes and holo flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.50 | Cap: 130

24K Gold Revitalising Oil by Moo Moo’s Signatures

Inspiration: None

Description: This is made of natural, nutrient-rich plant oils with 24K gold flakes and essential oils. This non-greasy formula helps to revitalize, strengthen and brighten cuticles and nails. It absorbs quickly and leaves a mild scent on your hands. Apply few times a day on cuticles and nails for best results.

The scent is incredibly faint, to the point that I couldn’t detect much and works really well. It’s in a bottle, so it’s opened like any polish and brushed on.

Price: $15.00 | Cap: 40

Moon Shine Mani | Be Excellent to Each Other

Inspiration: Inspired by Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure

Description: Be Excellent To Each Other is a dusty periwinkle crelly with pink to purple to blue and red to gold to green chameleon flakes, aurora shimmer and holographic micro flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: None

Moonflower Polish | Those Who Came Before

Inspiration: Inspired by Ancient people of the Caribbean Islands.

Description: Those Who Came Before is a blue-grey creme with blue to green to purple color shifting aurora shimmer and iridescent blue micro flakes. It dries down to a matte finish naturally, so I left it as is for the first sets of photos – then added top coat for the final 2. It’s a bit more grey in person than my photos show.

This can be a regular polish or a stamping polish. I show it both ways.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 70

MTK Design | Embers of Vesuvius (Thermal and Glow In The Dark)

Inspiration: Inspired by the historical event of Oct 24th 79AD when the sleepy little beachfront resort towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were tortured by a vindictive god in the form of a violent volcano eruption. Mt Vesuvius spewed ash and embers entombing the towns; solidifying its place in the annals of time.

Description: Embers of Vesuvius is a slight vampy red when cold to bright fiery red when warm, and is loaded with gold to copper to red shimmer, as well as iridescent flakes in red, copper, green and gold. It glows a reddish orange in the dark too! I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 95

My Indie Polish | In the Beginning

Inspiration: The beginning of the universe.

Description: In The Beginning is a medium grey crelly base with an assortment of berry hex glitters in both holo and normal and ranging from micro to medium sizes. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Each bottle will also come with a small baggie of mini pink holo star glitters.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 100

My Stunning Nails | Greek Goddess Athena

Inspiration: Inspired by the Greek Goddess Athena who is the goddess of wisdom and war, thus the change in polish from gold/green to mauve.

Description: Greek Goddess Athena is a purple to magenta to gold to green to mauve shifting multichrome with small bronze to gold shifting metallic flecks mixed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: 100

Nail Hoot | Golden Mask Dynasty

Inspiration: Inspired by a photo I took when I attended The Golden Mask Dynasty (金面王朝) show in China. The story tells how a queen who wears a golden mask creates a splendid and legendary dynasty through wisdom, tolerance, trust and boundless love.

Description: Golden Mask Dynasty is a bright neon pink pearlescent base with color shifting iridescent flakes that flash gold, lime green, orange and pink. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.99 | Cap: 280

Talon Super Dry & Shine by Nail Hoot

Inspiration: None

Description: Talon Super Dry & Shine is a glossy top coat that has a quick dry formula. It has a nice consistency and dries within about 5 minutes of applying it and leaves a nice glossy shine.

I floated it over a stamping design and it did just fine without smearing the image (I floated it like I usually do, I did not apply pressure)

I used the DRK Nails Stamping Plate – Mystic Ocean for the design.

Price: $6.25 | Cap: 125

Nailed It Nail Polish | Earth-Shaker

Inspiration: Inspired by Poseidon 

Description: Earth-Shaker is a teal jelly base packed with pink to green to gold crystal flakes, a red to gold shifting shimmer, and holo micro flakes.  I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.75 | Cap: 150

Necessary Evil Polish | The WABAC

Inspiration: Inspired by Mr. Peabody’s time machine

Description: WABAC is a warmish red jelly base with scattered holographic glitter, orange-pink-gold iridescent flakes and red to gold shimmer. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: None

Night Owl Lacquer | Deathly Hallows

Inspiration: Inspired by the Deathly Hallows from the Harry Potter book series

Description: Deathly Hallows is a black jelly base with holo flecks, gold to green, aqua to green and bronze to gold crystal flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Noodles Nail Polish | Armored

Inspiration: Inspired by the colors of an ancient Greek Spartan helmet

Description: Armored is a light, slight dusty, mint leaning blue crelly with copper shimmer and copper, caramel, and gold metallic and holo glitters.  I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Dries with a mild texture, so you may only need a second coat of top coat if you have a thinner top coat.

Price: $ 11.50 | Cap: None

Pahlish | Al Ula

Inspiration: Inspired by Al Ula oasis and ruins

Description: Al Ula is a soft periwinkle crelly base with pink shimmer and pink to orange to green shifting iridescent flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

Paint It Pretty Polish | The Lost City

Inspiration: Inspired by Atlantis

Description: The Lost City is a dark blue to purple multichrome with blue flakes, turquoise microflakes and shifting red to gold microflakes. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 70

Effect Topper by Paint It Pretty Polish | The Sunken Kingdom

Inspiration: Inspired by Atlantis

Description: The Sunken Kingdom is a flake topper that is packed with multiple shifting blue to purple to red to gold chameleon flakes and a sprinkling of holo. I used 1 coat over a black creme for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 70

Painted Phalanges | Shade as Old as Time

Inspiration: Inspired by a rainbow in a purple sky

Description: Shade As Old As Time is a lavender tinged baby pink crelly with iridescent blue to gold to pink to purple to yellow shifting flakes and a bright gold to green to orange to red shifting shimmer. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: 200

Painted Polish | Nobody’s Damsel

Inspiration: Inspired by Meg from the animated movie ‘Hercules’

Description: Nobody’s Damsel is a medium pink leaning purple crelly with cobalt blue and purple color-shifting flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 350

Pampered Polishes | Peaceful Utopia

Inspiration: Inspired by The Lost City Of Atlantis

Description: Peaceful Utopia is a deep charcoal grey crelly with gold flakes and a mixture of blue glitters. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 100

Peachtree Polish | Sunset Temple

Inspiration: Inspired by the glow of the Parthenon during sunset

Description: Sunset Temple is a shimmery gold jelly polish with burgundy to red to orange to gold ultrachrome chameleon flakes and iridescent holographic micro glitters. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.00 | Cap: 70

Penélope Luz | Danu’s Blessing

Inspiration: Inspired by the ancient Celtic Goddess, Danu

Description: Danu’s Blessing is a muted, dusty, pale green with scattered holo pigment, holographic micro flecks and gold flakes. I used 2 coats and aglossy top coat for tehse photos.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: None

Poetry Cowgirl Nail Polish | Booty Scootin’

Inspiration: Inspired by Chichen Itza Mayan Pyramid  

Description: Booty Scootin’ is a medium lilac jelly base packed with red-gold-green shifting shimmer and aurora pigment and bronze-green-teal ultrachrome chameleon flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 160

Polish Molish | Sirin (Thermal)

Inspiration: Sirin is a mythological creature of Russian legends, with the head and chest of a beautiful woman and the body of a bird. Sirins sang beautiful songs to the saints, foretelling future joys. For mortals, however, the birds were dangerous.

Description: Sirin is a reddish orange (cold) to yellow (warm) thermal with purple glitters in hex and squares and varying in size from micro to small. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 250

Wax Sampler by Pretty Beautiful Unlimited | Ambrosia

Inspiration: Inspired by A picture of ancient Roman ruins

Description: Pretty Beautiful Unlimited has another 15 piece wax sampler for us this month, and as much as I loved last months – this might be my favorite of the 2. Most of the scents in this sampler are great for Winter transitioning into Spring – and they are great home scents for when company is coming over. My favorite so far is Sandalwood Vanilla – but here is a scent description list to browse:

  • Amber & Lavender – Sophisticated French Lavender and exotic amber with notes of tonka bean and myrrh and a base of soft musk.
  • Black Currant Vanilla & Amber – Red raspberries, cranberries and black currants blended with fresh lavender, vanilla and patchouli are softened by golden amber, rich sandalwood and light musk.
  • Cabernet Crush – The full-bodied aroma of crushed berries and fruit, champagne grapes, cabernet sauvignon mingle with rich vanilla and soft spun sugar.
  • Frankincense & Myrrh – Top notes of lilac and pine, middle notes of heliotrope, jasmine and musk and rounded out with frankincense, myrrh, patchouli and vanilla.
  • Basil – Refreshing aroma of fresh cut leaves of basil.
  • Glowing Amber – Citrus and amber enveloped by earthy moss and violet and finished off with vanilla musk and Indonesian patchouli.
  • Lilac – The aroma of a freshly blooming lilac bush.
  • Muscadine – Fresh grapes, blackberries, and woodsy base notes.
  • Rosewood & Musk – Fresh cut rosewood balanced with nuances of cassis, Otto rose, green olive, cassia bark, rich cedar, black amber, soft sandalwood, and sheer musk.
  • Sage Leaf – Reminiscent of fresh herbal sage leaves.
  • Sandalwood Rose – Earthy wood and lush rose petal notes blended with complimentary green tones on a base of soft musk.
  • Sandalwood Vanilla – The beautiful combination of luscious, rich vanilla, a woody bouquet of cedar and sandalwood with rose and jasmine.
  • Sweet Vanilla Patchouli – Vanilla, earthy patchouli and green grass intertwined with fresh lavender and hints of licorice with crisp notes of menthol softened by amber.
  • Tuscan Wine – Top notes of black grapes, strawberry, and red wine; followed by middle notes of white flowers and sweet cinnamon; and sits on dry wood notes.
  • Wisteria – Notes of Wisteria, Rose, Violet and Ylang with undertones of precious woods and tender musk.

Price: $8.00 | Cap: 90

Pretty Beautiful Unlimited | Nectar

Inspiration: Inspired by Ancient Roman glass bottle

Description: Nectar is a lightly tinted multichrome jelly base that shifts red to bronze to copper with micro holographic flakes and purple to red to gold crystal chameleon flakes. While the base is sheer, all the elements packed into it create a very opaque effect. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

This dries with a mild texture – but you should only need 1 coat of top coat to smooth it.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 140

Quixotic Polish | The Sacred Peacock

Inspiration: Inspired by Hera  

Description: Sacred Peacock is a medium dusty blue creme base filled with violet to gold to green shifting pastel multichrome shimmer. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 400

Red Eyed Lacquer | Celadon Celebration

Inspiration: Inspired by Korean Celadon Pottery

Description: Celadron Celebration is a light jade crelly base with taupe micro flakes and bronze to green aurora shimmer.  I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 75

Rogue Lacquer | Persian Nights

Inspiration: Inspired by ancient Persia, one of the oldest civilizations! Many of the colors I was finding were rich reds and coral with gold!

Description: Yes I have a label-less bottle. There isn’t a bottom label either. I had to point it out cause it gave me a good giggle when it arrived.

Persian Nights is a bright orangish pink red coral jelly base with red, indigo and gold color shifting flakes with micro holo shreds. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 250

Sassy Cats Lacquer | Goddess Isis

Inspiration: Sassy Cats Lacquer was inspired by Goddess Isis the Egyptian Goddess of life and magic

Description: Goddess Isis is a purple to pink to green to gold multichrome with scattered gold holographic glitters. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for tehse photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 70

Sassy Pants Polish | Aztec Warrior

Inspiration: Inspired by artwork of an Aztec Warrior

Description: Aztec Warrior is a turquoise crelly base with assorted holographic gold, red and turquoise glitters. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: None

Effect Topper by Sassy Sauce Polish | Opals on the Rise

Inspiration: Inspired by an ancient vase

Description: Opals on the Rise is an effect topper that shifts iridescent pink to green to purple to blue with irirdescent flakes that have the same shifts in color. I show it here in 3 coats alone, as well as 1 coat over black.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 100

Sassy Sauce Polish | Ungachacka (Tri-Thermal)

Inspiration: Inspired by a photo of cavemen sitting around a fire, with a beautiful sunset in the background

Description: Ungachacka is a tri thermal that transitions from violet purple (cold) to magnetaish purple (warm) to periwinkle tinged white (hot) with red and copper shimmer, as well as red to bronze to gold ultrachrome chameleon flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 200

Scofflaw Varnish | Leda and the Swan

Inspiration: Inspired by Leda and the Swan

Description: Leda And The Swan is a dusty salmon creme with gold flakes, midnight purple flecks, and a delicate pink shimmer. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Starlight and Sparkles | Clio, Muse of History

Inspiration: Inspired by the Muses were the nine daughters of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Mnemosyne, a Titan and the goddess of memory. They were goddesses of knowledge and the arts, each having a particular domain. Clio is considered “the proclaimer, glorifier and celebrator of history, great deeds and accomplishments” – perfect for Ancient History month!

Description: Clio, Muse of History is an ivory-tinted, slightly off-white crelly base with blue, gold, and white opaque and iridescent flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 150

Dinosaur Charm and Page Marker Set | Starlight and Sparkles

Inspiration: Inspired by Dinosaurs! Technically prehistoric, but they are ancient wonders and a source of incredible insight into the distant past.

Description: First off – I goofed on these photos. Issa sent the set of 3 celestial ones since they didn’t make it in January’s set – and I didn’t realize they weren’t “extras” to go with this. I was 7 hours into typing this post when she mentioned it and I simply don’t have time to redo photos right now. Just keep in mind – this is ONLY for the dino ones.

There are six page markers and one charm in this set. The page markers are, from left to right: a Brachiosaurus and a Brontosaurus/an Apatosaurus* in the top row, an Allosaurus and a Parasaurolophus in the middle row, and a Stegosaurus and a Triceratops in the bottom row. The charm is a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton hanging from a stainless steel lobster clasp. Both the charm and page markers are decorated with glass beads that glow green in the dark.

Price: $13.00 for Dinos Only | Cap: 36

STELLA CHROMA | As Confused As Nigel

Inspiration: Inspired by Stonehenge from Spinal Tap

“In ancient times, hundreds of years before the dawn of history…” And down drops an 18″ prop piece of Stonehenge. But our big haired, heavy metal boys don’t realize it for quite a while. Until it was in danger of “being crushed by dwarves.”

Description: Confused As Nigel is an emerald green jelly base with black holo shards and gold holo glitters, as well as red shimmer. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Dries down with texture – so use 2 coats of top coat to smooth.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: None

Emulsified Sugar Scrub by STELLA CHROMA | Gingered Peach

Inspiration: Inspired by Ginger and peaches. Both ginger and peaches originated in ancient East Asia, and they smell AMAZING together. So why not combine them with our rich sugar scrub?

Description: Stella Chroma’s Emulsified Sugar Scrub is an incredibly fine particle sugar that’s densely packed in. Dig a little out of the jar, massage into your hands then rinse and keep rubbing it in while rinsing. Your hands will feel smooth, soft and incredible.

The March scent is Gingered Peaches and when I smell it, I get the peaches, but they are mellowed out with the spiciness of ginger. You can definitely smell both – but I smell the peach just a touch more.

I used to not like the scent of ginger, but while pregnant I have about 9 months of morning sickness, and ginger helped – and I grew to love it. And I’m not kidding about the sickness. It started at 3 weeks which is how I knew I was pregnant, and Jacob was 3 weeks overdue (and he’s still always late) so it was 9 months of toilet hugging.

Price: $6.00 | Cap: None

Supermoon Lacquer | Out Of Time

Inspiration: Inspired by the ‘True Survivor’ music video by David Hasselhoff for the short film ‘Kung Fury’.

Description: Out Of Time is a blackened indigo blue holographic base filled with magenta-to-green and violet-to-gold color shifting shimmer, red pearl and hot pink microflakes, and iridescent pink flakes. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: None

Supernatural Lacquer | Your Father Smelt of Elderberries!

Inspiration: Inspired by Monty Python and The Holy Grail

Description: Your Father Smelt of Elderberries! is a blackened purple jelly base with pink shimmer and pink to gold shifting flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: None

Sweet Heart Polish | Mighty Aphrodite

Inspiration: Inspired by the famous painting Primavera by Sandro Botticelli.

Description: Mighty Aphrodite is a creamy peachy pink with green shimmer, gold micro flecks and pink to gold shifting shimmer. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $8.00 | Cap: None

The Crafty Taco | Moon Over Babylon Pendant Necklace

Inspiration: Inspired by the ancient Mesopotamian moon god Sin (pronounced SEEN) who was worshipped at least as far back as 2600BC.  

Description: This is a large oval pendant paintedin a silvery magnetic and finished with a moon-like circular pull. It hangs from a midnight black 16″ waxed cord with an adjustable chain. A shining crescent finishes off each the chain.

Every necklace comes with a sticker depicting a different lunar phase.

Price: $12.00 | Cap: 40

The Lady Varnishes | The Only Constant is Change

Inspiration: Inspired by ancient coins

Description: The Only Constant Is Change is a warm brown shimmery jelly base with sterling silver flecks and circle dots in gold, silver and copper. There will be some texture with the dot glitters, so you will probably need 2 coats of top coat for a smooth finish. I used 3 thin coats and 2 coats of top coat for these photos.

Price: $12.50 | Cap: 150

The Soapy Chef | That’s Ancient History Green Tea Body Butter

Inspiration: Inspired by the history of green tea for thousands of years in Asian Cultures

Description: That’s Ancient History Green Tea Body Butter is a light and fluffy whipped body butter. It is made with fresh green tea leaves and aloe vera gel.

The scent is a light, herbally green tea. Very refreshing type scent. Plus the body butter made my hands feel like silk and didn’t leave a greasy feeling behind (a little goes a long way, so you don’t have to use much)

I’m grabbing a backup of this.

Price: $10.00 | Cap: 65

QDTC by Top Shelf Lacquer | If the Glass Fits

Inspiration: “If the glass fits” – based on a gorgeous ancient roman wine glass. 

Description: Top Shelf has another Quick Dry Top Coat with a super shifty shimmer that shows colors or pink, orange, gold, green, blue and purple. This is a top coat and shimmer topper in one – so you save a step in your mani. I used 1 coat over a black creme for these photos.

Price: $9.50 | Cap: None

Top Shelf Lacquer | The Beer of Yesteryear

Inspiration: Top Shelf’s polish is theme based with “The beer of yesteryear” inspired by this ancient Egyptian painting from 1350BC showing the man drinking a beer with his wife and child.

Description: The Beer of Yesteryear is a medium tealish green linear holographic with shifty glass flecks that flash green, blue, purple, orange and gold. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: None

Turtle Tootsie Polishes | Two Headed Serpent

Inspiration: Inspired by Two Headed Serpents

Description: Two Headed Serpent is a sky bluish mint crelly loaded with orange to green to gold ultrachrome chameleon flakes and copper shimmers. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $11.50 | Cap: 200

Vapid Lacquer | Pestilence

Inspiration: We have taken inspiration from the bubonic plague pandemic from the Late Middle Ages (1340-1400). It ravished England, killing a third of the population, sparking violence and crime. Also taking its toll on Mongolia with a huge outbreak in 1330.

Description: Pestilence is a black jelly base with lightly scattered holo, as well as blue to purple to pink to aqua to green shifting iridescent flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 400

Body Butter by Vapid | Pestilence

Inspiration: Inspired by the bubonic plague Dr.s of the 13-1400’s Europe, and their leather bird masks.

Description: Vapid Body Butter is light and silky and nicely fragranced. This month’s scent is Pestilence and it’s described as sweet tobacco, creamy vanilla and tonka bean, with lavender. It’s an interesting scent, and to be honest – it took me a bit to warm up to it because it’s not a scent I would typically reach for.

In the jar I mainly smell sweet tobacco and lavender. When I use it though, more of the vanilla pops out which brings the tobacco and lavender scent together nicely.

Price: $10.00 | Cap: None

Vibrant Vinyls | QDTC & Base Coat Duo

Inspiration: Inspired by old book stores

Description: Vibrant Vinyls will have 2 listings this month. One listing will be this base coat and top coat DUO while the other will be JUST the top coat. So you can buy both or just the top coat.

 If you love the smell of books – this ones for you!

One for the Books smells like older books that have been sitting in a library for years, sharing their knowledge. My nose picks up the scent of leather and musk, but you might also pick up Italian bergamot, cashmere, patchouli, vetiver, and cedar wood. This is a comforting smell to us book nerds.

The duo consists of Double Bond base coat as well as Fast & Hard Quick dry top coat – but you can also buy the top coat separately.

For the stamping image – I used Maniology x PolishedJess MO57 Plate

Duo: $15.00 | Cap: 100 US

Top Coat Only: $8.00 | Cap: 150 US / 50 UK

What Addiction | Hephaestus Revenge

Inspiration: Inspired by the Greek god of volcanoes, fire and forge

Description: Hephaestus Revenge is a chocolate brown jelly base with black, red and gold micro holo glitter, red shimmer and red to gold ultrachrome chameleon flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Price: $13.00 | Cap: 70

Polish Pickup March 2020 | Ancient History

So when I first started receiving polishes for March, out of the first 7 I got, 5 were light minty/ light green shades and I thought it was going to be a popular creation for the month. As time went on – more and more variety started rolling in. While I do see it as a heavy blue and green month again – I’m glad the color varied more.

I know a couple more things should be arriving – but I can’t remember which they were. When they get here, I’ll add them in.

I already have 26 in for April, so I can get a jump start on those soon.

Where To Buy: Polish Pickup Shop

Shop Dates: March 6th at 11am EST through March 9th at 11:59pm EST

The Polish Pickup Shop is open for previews tomorrow, so you can start loading up your wishlists then! A few items still need to be added, but I think the majority of polishes and items I have will be on the site and ready when it opens.

Giveaway

I’m giving away Five VIP Passes to shop early and Five $10 Gift Cards to shop with!

Entry is fairly easy – just use the widget below! Giveaway ends at 7pm PST Thursday, March 5th!

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307 comments

Bree R. February 29, 2020 - 10:44 pm

King Tut will be my first CDC.

sara March 1, 2020 - 5:26 pm

Your pictures are gorgeous and make me want every single polish

Sarah Marrero March 2, 2020 - 4:22 pm

I’m loving the Cameo Colours this month! Beautiful neutral with flakies…can’t go wrong!

Maya Menalabag March 4, 2020 - 6:46 am

My fav for this month is Painted Polish i don’t have anything like that in my collection yet.. You’re swatches are gorgeously glorious as always, Ms Lisa ❤

Sally Rayner March 3, 2020 - 6:23 pm

My wish list is so long but Quixotic will be first if I can get one. Thank you for all of your hard work with the swatches and photos – I have found them very helpful.

Chantal de Medeiros February 29, 2020 - 10:46 pm

My list is growing ! So far, it’s PFD, Bee’s Knees, Pretty Beautiful, and Ethereal

Deanna Mancini February 29, 2020 - 10:50 pm

Penelope luz

Michelle Blake February 29, 2020 - 10:55 pm

I can’t believe the amount of work you did !! Great job making me add even more to my list lol:) seriously- thanks for showing all of these

Devina Reddy March 1, 2020 - 7:48 am

Lollipop posse.

Michelle Blake February 29, 2020 - 10:56 pm

And quixotic is my fav this month

Sherri Woodruff February 29, 2020 - 10:59 pm

Wonderful swatches as usual. Every time I see your swatches, I end up buying more than I plan. Thank you for the great photos!

Giana George March 1, 2020 - 8:32 am

There are so many awesome things!!

Deepika Nara February 29, 2020 - 11:00 pm

Quixotic and GLL!

Sherri Woodruff February 29, 2020 - 11:02 pm

Ok, I left the comment above before seeing the contest. The polish I’m looking forward to buying the most is Vapid and Supernatural Lacquer.

Mindy Root March 1, 2020 - 8:23 pm

Celadon Celebration will be my first purchase! I’m also excited for Be Excellent to Each Other!

Math_mosquito February 29, 2020 - 11:05 pm

Must have my Quixotic fix again this month

Colleen March 1, 2020 - 9:12 am

Lisa you cracked me up… Google may think I’m showing more then just my nails! I almost spit my coffee out all over my cell phone.. snorted some for sure.. lol

Sherry Krautschun March 1, 2020 - 8:13 pm

I’m looking forward to Cadillacquer & EDK Great swatches as always Lisa!! TY for all the hard work

Shawna V February 29, 2020 - 11:07 pm

DRK Nails A Ring for Roxanne looks amazing!

Jennifer Avila March 1, 2020 - 3:06 pm

Nail Hoot and DRK!

Carla H. VanW February 29, 2020 - 11:09 pm

I’m in trouble again this month, I see! Can’t wait to start wish listing.

Carla H. VanW February 29, 2020 - 11:11 pm

I’m most excited for Vapid, Ethereal, Wildflower, and Nailed It’s polishes!

Michelle February 29, 2020 - 11:12 pm

I am utterly intrigued by that ring magnet from DRK, and the polish that goes with it is right up my alley!

Amarilis March 1, 2020 - 7:43 am

I need the Polish Molish thermal

Trisha February 29, 2020 - 11:13 pm

Fair Maiden and Anchor & Heart

Crystal February 29, 2020 - 11:15 pm

Love, love, love Sara’s creation this month, so Cupcake Polish is my top choice. Also her mama’s wax. Mother daughter dynamos! I’m really loving the bright pink Nail Hoot too!

Kate A February 29, 2020 - 11:18 pm

I’m very excited to get Moon Shine Mani’s contribution this month!

Jamie February 29, 2020 - 11:31 pm

I’m loving Kbshimmer this month!!

Rachel Austin March 1, 2020 - 8:43 am

Definitely the wax sampler and bath house! Thanks for doing this

Jennifer February 29, 2020 - 11:33 pm

Cadillacquer is my favorite

Katie H. February 29, 2020 - 11:33 pm

The MTK polish is my favorite this month. So pretty!

Christine February 29, 2020 - 11:37 pm

I’m most excited for the Kathleen &Co thermal!

Sierra S March 1, 2020 - 8:12 am

The Cupcake polish and Kbshimmer FLOORED me this month. Must have! A surprise fav is the Kathleen and co. I love that someone did the evil eye and I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

Jessica L February 29, 2020 - 11:39 pm

The more I see Cupcake Polish’s Bath House, the more I want it

Becca Hochanadel March 1, 2020 - 12:17 am

My favorite polish is the cupcake polish bath house! I think

Deidre February 29, 2020 - 11:54 pm

Black Dahlia is calling my name!

Emily February 29, 2020 - 11:58 pm

So excited for Vapid!

Kelly March 1, 2020 - 12:00 am

DRK looks awesome this month!

Kelly March 1, 2020 - 12:05 am

Probably Sól from KB Shimmer. I love that goddess!

Becca Hochanadel March 1, 2020 - 12:16 am

Just got my February haul! I’m literally painting my nails as I type this with my new caddilaquer polish! Can’t wait till the 6th I hope I get all of the beauties that I want.

Becca H March 1, 2020 - 12:19 am

My favorite I’ve seen so far is probably KB Shimmer!

Wendi March 1, 2020 - 12:18 am

Love the pink they showed being made from Nail Hoot. This is my first one and I’m in trouble. I want to many!

Becky C March 1, 2020 - 12:20 am

I already need backups for KBShimmer’s “Sol What?”!

Madam Red March 1, 2020 - 12:27 am

Honey, I’m Rome! Is gorgeous

Christie Boertlein March 1, 2020 - 12:37 am

GLL and Painted Polish.

Shannan Jackson March 1, 2020 - 12:40 am

The Nail hoot is so pretty!

Eszter Budai March 1, 2020 - 12:47 am

Sassy sauce

Melissa Pearson March 1, 2020 - 12:47 am

Quixotic & Cupcake have all my love this month!

TropicalChrome March 1, 2020 - 12:49 am

I am loving Royals by Different Dimension!

Melanie Figueroa March 1, 2020 - 12:52 am

Polish Molish

Q March 1, 2020 - 12:53 am

Alchemy’s Giza and polish molish

Lisa March 1, 2020 - 12:56 am

Loving Lollipop, Ethereal, Femme Fatale this month

Eszter Budai March 1, 2020 - 1:00 am

Ethereal and DRK lacquers

glee March 1, 2020 - 1:19 am

Quixotic Sacred Peacock :D

Katierose295 March 1, 2020 - 1:52 am

King Tut looks so amazing!

Erin March 1, 2020 - 5:42 am

Vapid or Girly Bits

katierose295 March 1, 2020 - 1:54 am

That Vapid’s inspiration totally matches the polish. It’s so dark. I’m there for it.

Sha’Brea March 1, 2020 - 1:55 am

So many items have just been added to my list lol

Sha’Brea March 1, 2020 - 1:57 am

I’m loving the notes for cuticula <3

Natalie Davis March 1, 2020 - 2:11 am

My list is so long but hey its my birthday month lol

Janet March 1, 2020 - 3:16 am

My birthday month so I am getting whatever I want. I love your post and Appreciate your time. My Wish List is a large one! Favorites include Lucky 13, Paint it Pretty, Pahlish and many more. ❤️

Jackie Payne March 1, 2020 - 3:36 am

Again…so hard to choose just one! It’s my birthday month, though, so I will be treating myself. King Tut & Aliens? Aliens. are my top 2 for the #1 spot. Can’t wait!

Anita James March 1, 2020 - 4:00 am

My favourite polish this month is the Girly Bits.

Marisha March 1, 2020 - 4:07 am

I am loving Quixotic again snd kbshimmer is also calling me

Stacy Pennock March 1, 2020 - 4:09 am

While my wishlist currently has 17 items in it, my top pick this month is that bonkers thermal from Polish Molish!

Leahanne March 1, 2020 - 4:28 am

Acetone antidote as usual, but I also heard Lantern and Wren might have a dragon plate in the shop, and dragons always win with me.

Jody Berman March 1, 2020 - 4:44 am

Cadillacquer!!

Kari March 1, 2020 - 4:48 am

Polish Molish and Bees Knees!

Johanne Beaulieu March 1, 2020 - 5:00 am

Cameo is at the top of my list!

BrittneyL March 1, 2020 - 5:01 am

I definitely need the Polish Molish this month! There’s way too many I want, but this is the most unique. Great photos!

Julie March 1, 2020 - 5:22 am

Luba Wax is my #1 pick! Dinosaurs are so cute and it’s my one buy for next month.

Barbara March 1, 2020 - 5:31 am

G&G top coat is a must have!

Cathryn March 1, 2020 - 5:41 am

I’m definitely interested in the vibrant vinyls top coat the most! I love the smell of a book.

Donna Starwalt March 1, 2020 - 5:42 am

I love all the greens and blues!

AnnaLS March 1, 2020 - 5:45 am

Polish Molish Sirin is so unique! And CdC King Tut is so sparkly! It’s a tie for my #1 must-have.

Jules March 1, 2020 - 5:46 am

I’m in love with this months Vapid!

Emily March 1, 2020 - 5:51 am

I’m most excited for MTK “Embers of Vesuvius.” Hit The Bottle “Lapis if the Gods,” is a second because I was looking for that color!

Nicole Luther March 1, 2020 - 5:54 am

Love Colores De Carol King Tut, it’s exactly what I imagined making for the theme!

Karen Creecy March 1, 2020 - 5:54 am

Painted Polish is my must have!

Jen March 1, 2020 - 6:05 am

MTK Embers, love that glow.

MichelleB March 1, 2020 - 6:07 am

That Quixotic is a must! Also want the Soapy Chef green tea body butter.

Sandra March 1, 2020 - 6:08 am

Nail polish: Colores de Carol King Tut,
Nail care: Stella Chroma Ginger Peach
However, I am a big fan of moisturizer in general, so most are on my list.

ShannonM March 1, 2020 - 6:09 am

With so many beautiful polishes, it’s going to be hard to pick. Quixotic, Cupcake & KBShimmer are at the top of the list.

Stacy H March 1, 2020 - 6:15 am

My #1 is the Nail Hoot. Such a pretty color for spring and oh so bright.

Heather S. March 1, 2020 - 6:18 am

I am super excited for the cuticula duo. I really want to try that base coat

Ana Morales March 1, 2020 - 6:21 am

Lisa, I always enjoy your PPU blog. There are some absolute stunners! My fave is Fair Maiden’s Lady Godiva, and I must get the Vibrant Vinyls top coat!

Heather Bodway March 1, 2020 - 6:25 am

WABAC is my number one pick… at least right this second. Ask me again in a few minutes that might change :-) Nice job Lisa, thanks so much for all your hard work and gorgeous pictures.

April Hayman March 1, 2020 - 6:33 am

I definitely have a list going but I *need* DRK’S “a ring for Roxanne” and magnetic top coat.

Sara P. March 1, 2020 - 6:38 am

The Fair Maiden polish!

Anne Helmenstine March 1, 2020 - 6:39 am

Eagle Bearer is my top pick, but your lovely photos are going to have me going back to add more to the wish list! It’s going to take all week to pare it down to something reasonable.

StacyB March 1, 2020 - 6:40 am

Alchemy & Bluebird, at a minimum. Lol

MaudQuickpaw March 1, 2020 - 6:50 am

I’m super excite for the top coat and base that smell like books! I’ve been looking for something like that for ages!

Shannon Santiago March 1, 2020 - 6:51 am

Cupcake Polish’s Bath House AND Nail Hoot’s Golden Mask Dynasty

LolaAM March 1, 2020 - 6:52 am

Eeek! I HAVE to narrow my list down. I got 17 last month and refuse to do that again. They’re all so pretty! Polish Molish’s Sirin is probably a must have for me because it’s the most unique compared to my current collection.

Jennifer Coldiron March 1, 2020 - 6:57 am

This is my first time purchasing from Polish Pickup. I’m very new to the whole polish outside of drugstore brands but so far I’m in love. I’m really looking forward to trying to snag one of Penelope Luz Danu’s Blessing and Anchor and Hearts Sanding Stone’s at first light. Those two colors just scream spring to me. Looking forward to the sale.

Sam F. March 1, 2020 - 6:57 am

I love the Alter Ego polish this month! I don’t have anything like it.

Cynthia Decker March 1, 2020 - 6:58 am

Thank you for all your thorough reviews! All your manis and photos are scintillating!

Nicole walsh March 1, 2020 - 7:01 am

There’s quite a few I fancy but definitely gonna be getting the the eagle bearer from bees knees

HEDRA March 1, 2020 - 7:15 am

My fav this month is Beyond The Nail – Aliens? Aliens. I don’t have anything like it. The two stamping plates and the beautiful AgAuCu – Anoxic Depths necklace are all on my wishlist.

Kelly G Munoz March 1, 2020 - 7:27 am

Pestilence by Vapid

Heidi March 1, 2020 - 7:34 am

My favorite is KB Shimmer.

Amarilis Massanet March 1, 2020 - 7:46 am

Polish Molish. Posting again because my phone is behaving stupid and my previous comment was left as a reply

Mel March 1, 2020 - 7:47 am

I’m loving the GLL!

alicia March 1, 2020 - 8:00 am

My faves are the greys with glitters! I may skip this month, but if not it will be one of those.

Elizabeth S March 1, 2020 - 8:10 am

My favorite is Ancient Iridescent but golden mask dynasty is a close second!

Jasmine Kelley March 1, 2020 - 8:14 am

March is shaping up to be an expensive month for me outside of polish, so I have to really limit myself here. The things I’m definitely getting are:

Acetone Antidote
Stella Chroma’s scrub
Painted’s Nobody’s Damsel

I really, really love Alchemy, All Mixed Up, Crystal Knockout, Fair Maiden, and Jior’s polishes this month, but I’m only going to let myself get one of them so … eep, I don’t know! We’ll see.

Alexis S. March 1, 2020 - 8:24 am

Nailed It Earth Shaker is #1 on my list.

Paula V. March 1, 2020 - 8:27 am

Thanks!!! Cadillacquer & Polish Molish (I really liked it in matte) look really neat to me and are different than what I have now.

Sarah Smith March 1, 2020 - 8:28 am

I definitely need the different dimensions and the CDC. So many gorgeous ones this month!!!

Shelby March 1, 2020 - 8:29 am

Just finished my wishlist and it’s up to 12 items. KB Shimmers gorgeous polish this month has definitely caught my eye!

Jan Jones March 1, 2020 - 8:35 am

I am loving King Tut by Colores de Carol.

Jackie Bodick March 1, 2020 - 8:36 am

Lovin’ Nail Hoot so bright and summery. I’m ready for some warm weather already!

Mylari March 1, 2020 - 8:44 am

I’m excited for a ring for Roxanne, how is such a thing possible, get off the phone I need to use the internet, and the fomo pixie kit! I guess I’ve got the magnetics bug this month…

Rebecca Hill March 1, 2020 - 8:47 am

Jior Couture’s Is Such A Thing Even Possible?

Banocka March 1, 2020 - 9:00 am

Ethereal lacquer and bees knees polish totally getting

Mary March 1, 2020 - 9:08 am

I read the whole post (omg I don’t know HOW you do all this but thanks!). Funnily enough it was the 1st 3 that caught my eye.

Kate K March 1, 2020 - 9:11 am

I haven’t narrowed polish to one must-have, but my kiddo will absolutely flip for the Angel Wings kitty lip balm holder if I can nab it.

Nicole S. March 1, 2020 - 9:11 am

The Sunset Temple push is soo nice!

Tracy McGarrah March 1, 2020 - 9:12 am

I love Fair Maidens polish!

Bailey Hembry March 1, 2020 - 9:22 am

Nailed it is a must have for me this month!

Ida March 1, 2020 - 9:24 am

Thank you for all the swatches!

Melanie March 1, 2020 - 9:31 am

I can’t wait to get the LynB Designs thermal!

Tiara March 1, 2020 - 9:32 am

Ethereal this month!.

Holly Sells March 1, 2020 - 9:34 am

Very excited for My Indie Polish

Amey D March 1, 2020 - 9:37 am

I looove lollipop posse and quixotic for
Sure!!

Christiana March 1, 2020 - 9:41 am

I want Ungachacka!!! I can’t stop this feeling!

Kathleen West March 1, 2020 - 9:46 am

I think my must have is King Tut – but there are so many I want

Rachel March 1, 2020 - 10:07 am

Gladiators!!

Shiella Hanak March 1, 2020 - 10:08 am

I was going to skip this month, but there are so many beauties

If I have to narrow it down, my faves are Cadillacquer, Cupcake Polish, DRK Nails, Kathleen & Co., Painted Polish and Polish Molish

Kayla C March 1, 2020 - 10:12 am

I am so excited for nail hoot! Love me a hot pink!

Kerry I. March 1, 2020 - 10:20 am

I love Quixotic!

Rachel Chenel March 1, 2020 - 10:22 am

I lalalooooove all of your matte swatches! They totally change the look sometimes and I’m glad to have the chance to see them!

Corrine Loftus March 1, 2020 - 10:23 am

So many good ones this month! Jereine, Cupcake, Nail Hoot are my top 3!

Nan Brown March 1, 2020 - 10:32 am

I’m loving the DRK, King Tut, Embers of Vesuvius and so many others

Sara Kist March 1, 2020 - 10:34 am

NNP and My Indie Polish are on my list on must haves.

FeistyFingers March 1, 2020 - 10:55 am

One of my top picks this month (for polishes at least) is Nobody’s Damsel. Meg is one of my favorite Disney characters of all time, because she’s sassy and independent and…nobody’s damsel. So excited for this month! Thanks for your hard work (as always)

Kelly Martin March 1, 2020 - 11:18 am

Vapid – Pestilence is my must have.

Alicia March 1, 2020 - 11:45 am

Excited for Nail Hoot’s bright pink (perfect for going into summer) and of course Jessica’s Off the Hook Creation to add to my little cat toy food/drink collection!

Elizabeth G March 1, 2020 - 11:45 am

I am very drawn to Nailed It’s “Earth-Shaker” this month, so beautiful!

Faye March 1, 2020 - 11:59 am

I’m loving the Mighty Aphrodite by Sweet Heart Polish.

Fernanda Yanez March 1, 2020 - 12:01 pm

Cuticula and Pahlish are the ones on my wishlist, I’m a sucker for periwinkle blue and disney!!

Carolyn Spengler March 1, 2020 - 12:05 pm

The KB Shimmer this month is stunning!!

Asha Burnett March 1, 2020 - 12:21 pm

Loving the Vapid polish but I’m also really I trigued the Vibrant Vinyls scent this month.

Carolina March 1, 2020 - 12:22 pm

I would love cuticula duo and aztec warrior by sassy pants

Shannon Wilson-Blais March 1, 2020 - 12:46 pm

Necessary Evil, Zombie Claw, all the wax melts. I need soapy chef, and the pomegranate scrub . Thank you for all you do lady!

Melissa B. March 1, 2020 - 1:31 pm

My number 1 must have is Girly Bits And Gaia Wept. Love it.

Melissa B. March 1, 2020 - 1:35 pm

Trying this again since it didn’t post the first time… but my must have is Girly Bits And Gaia Wept.

Tasmee March 1, 2020 - 2:25 pm

Thank you for all the swatches. I always check your blog anytime I want to see a polish swatch.

Tana March 1, 2020 - 2:54 pm

KB Shimmer Sol What is my #1 must-have, followed closely by GLL Cuddling Continents.

Danielle Hamilton March 1, 2020 - 3:08 pm

Will be picking up the vapid polish!

Carol L March 1, 2020 - 4:03 pm

Vapid Pestilence & the Cuticula duo.

Jessica S. March 1, 2020 - 3:23 pm

TY Lisa! My must-have this month has to be KBShimmer. I love the variety with this theme.

mrsrexy March 1, 2020 - 3:37 pm

Awesome post!

Hanna Hiibel March 1, 2020 - 3:54 pm

My wishlist is huge. The Cupcake Polish is a definite must have for me.

Sadi March 1, 2020 - 4:22 pm

♡Vapid + Sassy Sauce♡ !!!

Angela Trbovich March 1, 2020 - 4:25 pm

That Cupcake Polish and The Great Lakes Lacquer are gorgeous! So bright, and I’m ready for bright sunny days.

Belinda W. March 1, 2020 - 4:32 pm

DRK is my first pick!

Sarah GK March 1, 2020 - 4:42 pm

Beyond the Nail with the matte top coat is amazing.

Meghann McCroskey March 1, 2020 - 4:51 pm

MTK design polish is beautiful.

Dana Liz March 3, 2020 - 5:37 pm

My #1 must-have is KBShimmer!

Tasha Drake March 1, 2020 - 5:07 pm

Cadillacquer is definitely at the top of my list of must haves for March!

Meylan V March 1, 2020 - 5:17 pm

There are so many gorgeous polishes this month. The Cupcake Polish is at the top of my list for sure.

Silvija Juliar March 1, 2020 - 5:17 pm

My top for the month are Quixotic, GLL, WFL & Cupcake!

Brittainy March 1, 2020 - 5:24 pm

That Rogue polish is a necessity!

Jamie P. March 1, 2020 - 5:26 pm

Love seeing all off the products together like this. It’s going to be so hard to thin my wishlist down this month.

Jamie P. March 1, 2020 - 5:28 pm

I can’t narrow down to one must have. I need Lemming Lacquer | Bast, Jior Couture | Is Such A Thing Even Possible?, and Great Lakes Lacquer | Cuddling Continents in my life!

Alyson Bermudez March 1, 2020 - 5:28 pm

Vapid will be my first black polish with flakies. I’ve been leery of getting that type because I think from a distance it would be difficult to see the flakies & just look like a solid black. But this one is so beautiful I have to give it a try

Kimberly V March 1, 2020 - 5:35 pm

My list always grows after seeing your swatches!

I’m loving Beyond the Nail – Aliens? Aliens.

Pauline March 1, 2020 - 5:57 pm

Beautiful pictures as always thank you for your work every month

Stephanie G. March 1, 2020 - 5:59 pm

The jior polish is calling my name.

Mariah M. March 1, 2020 - 6:47 pm

My favorite this time around is Ethereal :)

Carly March 1, 2020 - 7:07 pm

I’m hoping you get polished for days! And well, I get it too! Lol

Bree R. March 1, 2020 - 8:19 pm

Gotta get the JReine!

Deborah F March 1, 2020 - 8:22 pm

Bath House checks all my boxes! Hooray for no cap!

Lisa - hermitwerds March 1, 2020 - 9:01 pm

I loved DRK Nails A Ring for Roxann the best.

Chantal de Medeiros March 1, 2020 - 9:32 pm

After seeing Del’s live videos, I’ve just added Soothing Soul and Wildflower to my wishlist now!

Danielle Larrea March 1, 2020 - 9:43 pm

Nail hoot and my indie polish were tied for 1st for me this time

Brittany March 2, 2020 - 9:51 am

My number one is painted polish nobody’s damsel! Love that shade of purple and the Cobalt flakes are so pretty!

Jacey March 1, 2020 - 10:51 pm

Moonflower Polish!

Melissa Pearson March 1, 2020 - 10:53 pm

Pestilence is looking absolutely fabulous and has made its way onto my wishlist!

Paigertexas March 1, 2020 - 10:59 pm

Polish Molish, Supernatural, Beyond the Nail, Cameo Colours, Sol what, and Sassy Sauce have my favs! Great swatches!

Math_mosquito March 1, 2020 - 11:04 pm

Second most wanted item is JReine’s FOMO

TropicalChrome March 1, 2020 - 11:48 pm

Love Alchemy Lacquers’ Sands of Giza!

Madam Red March 1, 2020 - 11:59 pm

Im considering getting Pestilence

Meowidith W March 2, 2020 - 12:12 am

So many good ones this month! My must haves are the alchemy and the lollipop!

Shawna V March 2, 2020 - 12:41 am

All Mixed Up Lacquers, Celtic Relic love the thermals!

Jackie W. March 2, 2020 - 12:53 am

Always so hard to pick a number one, but I think this month I’m going with the Cadillacquer, which will be my first of this brand. Orange!!!

Katierose295 March 2, 2020 - 3:09 am

My wish list is now at 14! That Jior is a stunner, so I added it, too. :)

Jan Jones March 2, 2020 - 3:52 am

Sirin by Polish Molish is a favorite.

Angelina ROHDE March 2, 2020 - 5:09 am

My number one pick is the Fair Maiden!

Johanne Beaulieu March 2, 2020 - 5:14 am

DRK Nails | A Ring for Roxanne (Magnetic) Is stunning! I need it in my collection.

Rachel March 2, 2020 - 7:14 am

Gladiators

Kelli H March 2, 2020 - 8:40 am

I am wanting King Tut!

Teresa C. March 2, 2020 - 8:55 am

EDK- Gladiators is my favorite and I’m also excited for the Nailed It soap.

Janet March 2, 2020 - 9:42 am

Quixotic and Lady Godiva on the list along with many others!

Elena T March 2, 2020 - 9:47 am

My wish list is topped by Thunderbolt by Polished for Days. Thanks for the great pics!

Elizabeth G March 2, 2020 - 10:29 am

One of my favorites this month is Esmaltes da Kelly’s “Gladiators”. I can’t stop looking at it!

Stephanie G. March 2, 2020 - 10:33 am

I know it’s not on the list, but my #1 for this month is the Lucky 13 Lotion Quad! It sounds dreamy. The polish is super pretty too (Mother Knows Best)

Christina P March 2, 2020 - 10:50 am

Bathhouse, Origins, and Sol What are the ones I’m lookkng forward to the most.

Chris R March 2, 2020 - 11:22 am

Wonderful swatching as per usual. Thanks for answering my questions. I have a few favorites I’m looking at. My favs are: MTK Design | Embers of Vesuvius, Polished For Days | Thunderbolt, Jior Couture | Is Such A Thing Even Possible?, and Polish Molish | Sirin

Andrea D March 2, 2020 - 11:34 am

Yellow anything makes me look sickly but I’m 100% getting that orange/yellow thermal! I think it’s Polish Molish..?
My other #1 is JReine

Katie H. March 2, 2020 - 11:37 am

Necessary Evil

Brandy Jaquet March 2, 2020 - 11:57 am

Bath House! I love that teally/blue/turquoise!

Meghan K. March 2, 2020 - 11:59 am

I really love the Dollish Polish this month. That green is gorgeous and it is hard to find a green like that!

Meylan V March 2, 2020 - 1:01 pm

Second must have polish for this month is King Tut for sure!

Lesley A. March 2, 2020 - 1:43 pm

Best theme ever. The number one must have for me is the Noodles polish– will be my first from the brand. Also going for the Cupcake and Anchor & Heart Mermaid Tears.

Alyssa O. March 2, 2020 - 2:11 pm

Quixotic and Polished for Days are at the top of my list! Vapid, Pahlish and Red eye are close behind!

Natalie davis March 2, 2020 - 2:11 pm

Painted polish is to die for

anne f. March 2, 2020 - 2:24 pm

Great Lakes might be my #1 must have this month

Lindsay March 2, 2020 - 2:32 pm

Loving “Aliens? Aliens!” :D

April March 2, 2020 - 2:32 pm

I want Vapid’s Pestilence body butter and The Soapy Chef That’s Ancient History green tea body butter.

Alida-Jane March 2, 2020 - 2:44 pm

Struggling to pick a favorite! Probably Nailed It this month. :)

Tasha Hopson March 2, 2020 - 2:58 pm

My favorite this month is definitely Nailed it Earth Shaker

Whitley March 2, 2020 - 4:51 pm

I have to get The Lady Varnishes polish! It’s so unique and fits the theme perfectly!

Melissa B. March 2, 2020 - 5:38 pm

Another must have for me is Polish Molish’s thermal. So unique!

Julie Hehl March 2, 2020 - 5:43 pm

I knew I wanted the offerings from Painted Polish and Great Lakes Lacquer. But after seeing your gorgeous swatches, I have added a few more to my must have, Fair Maiden, Quixotic, Night Owl, and Super Natural are all must haves!

Tabby V March 2, 2020 - 5:49 pm

As usual the Quixotic is the 1st “Must Have” – but you make it that a hard choice with your swatches

Carolyn Spengler March 2, 2020 - 5:55 pm

I’d love to try the Polish Molish thermal. It’s such an unusual color combo, I definitely don’t have anything like it. And it’s so pretty as well!

Lynn March 2, 2020 - 6:18 pm

There are so many beautiful polishes. If Sassy Sauce Ungachacka transitions on me even half as much as it did on you, I’m going to love it. That’s my numbr one choice.

Tanya P March 2, 2020 - 7:01 pm

I really like Quixotic The Sacred Peacock.

Meghann McCroskey March 2, 2020 - 7:39 pm

Looking forward to Vapid Lacquer.

Alyson Bermudez March 2, 2020 - 7:58 pm

I can’t wait to see Vapid in person! I bet the flakes will be even more beautiful when matted

Sadi March 2, 2020 - 8:19 pm

Love all the flakies + toppers & thermals this month
Special shoutouts to VAPİD ♡ SASSY SAUCE ♡ VANESSA MOLİNA ♡ KB SHİMMER ♡ CRYSTAL KNOCKOUT ♡ NİGHT OWL ♡ ZOMBİE CLAW ♡ LYN B DESİGNS ♡ CASCADE ♡ & more ! *
* haven’t finished wishlisting yet; thank you so much to each maker you’re all amazing at what you do :)

Bree R. March 2, 2020 - 8:52 pm

Red Eye Lacquer has my eye!

Hanna Österlund March 2, 2020 - 10:52 pm

I can’t resist anything Egyptian themed so King Tut will be my top pick

Jan Jones March 2, 2020 - 11:16 pm

I plan to order the Alter Ego massage soap bar. It looks great!

Rachel March 3, 2020 - 5:45 am

Heathers hues lotion

Alyson Bermudez March 3, 2020 - 7:20 am

I keep adding to my list but Vapid is my #1

Shawna V March 3, 2020 - 7:48 am

More WITS again!

Wendy Lauf March 3, 2020 - 9:49 am

I’m trying to keep myself to just 3 polishes this month. So far, it’s Beyond the Nail’s Aliens? Aliens!, Ethereal’s Zenobia, and Red Eyed Lacquer’s Celadon Celebration

Elizabeth G March 3, 2020 - 11:07 am

KBShimmer’s Sól What is a must for me this month. It looks amazing both glossy and matte.

TropicalChrome March 3, 2020 - 12:04 pm

Love the 77 “Honey, I’m Rome!”

Dana Liz March 4, 2020 - 5:20 pm

A must-have for me this month is Quixotic’s The Sacred Peacock.

Janet Huntley March 3, 2020 - 5:57 pm

Still changing my list daily lol added Vapid

Flory Sparks March 3, 2020 - 6:38 pm

I have a top 5 must haves.
1. Colores de Carol ~ King Tut
2. E.D.K. ~ Gladiators
3. Vapid ~ Pestilence
4. Different Dimensions ~ Royals
5. Moon Shine Mani ~ Be Excellent to Each Other

So many pretties…so little time. =)

Leisa Fitzgerald March 3, 2020 - 7:20 pm

Beyond the Nail, which is a new to me brand!

Jackie W. March 3, 2020 - 8:07 pm

A surprise polish for me was Noodles Nail Polish. It looked lovely in the bottle, but after I saw Del swatch it, it was a wow moment. Looking forward to that one!

Meghann McCroskey March 3, 2020 - 8:07 pm

Bee’s Knees Lacquer is beautiful.

Math_mosquito March 3, 2020 - 8:23 pm

Definitely picking up Fomo

Tanya P March 3, 2020 - 8:55 pm

I’m loving Rogue Lacquer Persian Nights.

Jackie W. March 3, 2020 - 10:08 pm

Another polish I’m looking forward to is Hephaestus Revenge from What Addiction?. A gorgeous, sparkly, juicy brown. Really love it!

Sarah Tuley March 3, 2020 - 10:19 pm

I’m super excited about the Vibrant Vinyls duo and to try All Mixed Up’s Celtic Relic!

Jan Jones March 3, 2020 - 10:25 pm

DRK Nails’ beautiful wine and gold magnetic is on my list!

Hanna Österlund March 3, 2020 - 10:55 pm

Sirin from Polish Molish has really won me over – so much fun

Shawna V March 3, 2020 - 11:03 pm

Love Heather’s Hues WITS! Must have!

Tammy M March 3, 2020 - 11:53 pm

Cupcake Polish is my must have this month.

Johanne Beaulieu March 4, 2020 - 2:13 am

My must-have today is Painted Polish | Nobody’s Damsel.

Bree R. March 4, 2020 - 3:55 am

The JReine is calling to me!

Elizabeth Cowan March 4, 2020 - 5:09 am

I really like Quixotic and Vapid this month.

Natalie Davis March 4, 2020 - 5:59 am

Vapid is like no polish I own!

Arielle Garcia March 4, 2020 - 6:21 am

KB Shimmer!

Alice Porta March 4, 2020 - 7:15 am

This month has a great theme so it’s very hard to choose.
I really really like the Cupcake Polish.

Jen Hsu March 4, 2020 - 8:14 am

Your swatches are beautiful! There are so many great polishes, but the ones I’m most excited for are Lemming Lacquer’s Bast, Kathleen and Co.’s Evil Eye, and Femme Fatale’s Lernaean Hydra.

Kayla C March 4, 2020 - 8:15 am

Love cupcake polish!

Rachel March 4, 2020 - 10:21 am

Fast dry top coat

Alyson Bermudez March 4, 2020 - 10:39 am

Vapid is still #1 on my list, which is growing daily. I’m not going to be able to fit all my PPU polishes in my tiny studio apartment pretty soon!

Samantha March 4, 2020 - 12:48 pm

Vapid lacquer

Jennifer Wertz March 4, 2020 - 1:39 pm

Thanks for another amazing job Lisa! My number one item this month is either The Cat Goddess Necklace or Nailed It’s soap.

Janet March 4, 2020 - 2:50 pm

I think i have my list at a point I’m happy with for now anyway. Thank You again for all your hard work

Lindsay Coffman March 4, 2020 - 2:50 pm

I love the waxes & soaps this month. Definitely looking forward to the Alter Ego unscented coconut soap & the pina colada scented waxes from Ginger Fizz.

Cristin Schulz March 4, 2020 - 2:51 pm

It’s so hard to choose just one! I have to have the Bees Knees, Polished For Days, Vapid, Great Lakes, so many more!! Ugh!

gg March 4, 2020 - 2:52 pm

I am underwhelmed; perhaps Cascade’s And There Was Light.

Lidya Vazquez March 4, 2020 - 3:18 pm

i really want kb shimmer and cupcake polish this month

Arline Guenther March 4, 2020 - 3:48 pm

Bath House is calling my name most this month.

Bren S March 4, 2020 - 4:02 pm

Must haves for me this month are Polished for Days and KBshimmer!!

April March 4, 2020 - 4:26 pm

I think for those days I need an understated polish, Sweet Heart Polish’s Mighty Aphrodite sets the right tone. A lovely polish!

Elizabeth G March 4, 2020 - 4:32 pm

Painted Polish’s “Nobody’s Damsel” is such a pretty purple!

Valentina I-M March 4, 2020 - 4:37 pm

I have many favorites this months, BKL is one ofthem and Night Owl Laquer too…

JistNails425 March 4, 2020 - 5:43 pm

The Mayan Sleeps Tonight is my #1

Kittykeeton March 4, 2020 - 5:55 pm

didn’t like ’77 Nail Lacquer | Honey, I’m Rome!’ until I saw it matte. Beautiful!
‘Bluebird Lacquer | Ra Ra Sis Boom Bah!’ is breathtaking too. This might be my first time trying the brand.

Rachel Chenel March 4, 2020 - 6:11 pm

Going through this again makes me want to add more to my list!

Arianne Gallegos March 4, 2020 - 6:42 pm

My top picks are Red eyed Lacquer, Drk Nails, Fair Maiden and Kbshimmer

Jessica Burright March 4, 2020 - 7:44 pm

I really hope to get the cat lip balm holder. But I am trying to figure out what polish I want. I have my eye on Danglefoot, Sassy Sauce topper, the Kathleen and Co topper, and maybe Jreine. My dad might be going halfies with me so I can get everything :)

Charity Rutenberg March 4, 2020 - 8:16 pm

Luv your nails Lisa You rock every month! I love the Vapid and the Nailed It polishes, but there are a ton I luv this month!

Sadi March 4, 2020 - 9:04 pm

Really appreciate those combined special effects JıOR ♡ + MTK DESıGNS ♡
adding that glow in the dark pigment, makes the already beautiful polish even more extraordinary!
Love ♡!

Lyla San Jose March 4, 2020 - 9:16 pm

I’m most interested in Beyond the Nail this month!

Meghann McCroskey March 4, 2020 - 9:29 pm

Stella Chroma polish is a must have.

Meowidith w March 4, 2020 - 10:18 pm

The pahlish and quixotic have been added to my list!

Jan Jones March 4, 2020 - 10:26 pm

I plan to order the beautiful Tivali two toned Bast soap.

Janine M March 4, 2020 - 11:16 pm

Definitely need the EDK stamping plate!

Jen Not-Jenny March 5, 2020 - 12:55 am

So many amazing IPU items that I want to try this month!

Johanne Beaulieu March 5, 2020 - 2:23 am

I recently tried Vibrant Vinyls and I can’t pass this month’s duo up.

Jackie W. March 5, 2020 - 2:33 am

I think the Colores de Carol is gonna be a stunner. It looks very sparkly and could definitely work as a topper!

Jackie W. March 5, 2020 - 2:34 am

Thanks for beautiful swatches and the giveaway

Shawna V March 5, 2020 - 3:08 am

KBShimmer | Sól What? So stunning, I want it more than anything!

Bree R. March 5, 2020 - 4:30 am

Rogue is tempting me.

Keely R March 5, 2020 - 6:45 am

Honey I’m Rome and Oh Crap it’s a Thesaurus are definitely 2 of my faves. I’ll definitely be trying to score a few others too.

Natalie davis March 5, 2020 - 7:05 am

My wishlist is huge this month.

Alyson Bermudez March 5, 2020 - 8:24 am

So looking forward to seeing Vapid in person. Thank you for all the beautiful swatches!

Rachel March 5, 2020 - 8:33 am

Sand of giza

Cindy Medina March 5, 2020 - 8:39 am

I have to have the DRK magnetic this month.

Hanna Österlund March 5, 2020 - 8:48 am

Aliens? Aliens is a surprise favorite

Meowidith W March 5, 2020 - 9:18 am

The soapy chef body butter has been added to my list also.

Carolyn Spengler March 5, 2020 - 9:21 am

I’d love to try the green tea body butter. Green tea is so good for you!

AnnaN March 5, 2020 - 10:39 am

Cupcake!

Janet March 5, 2020 - 11:10 am

I am ready and hoping I’m a lucky winner this month! Beautiful swatches! Thanks

Kayla C March 5, 2020 - 11:59 am

I love way too many polishes this month and my wallet is mad at me for it already lol can’t wait!

Anna Grace March 5, 2020 - 2:04 pm

My top product is Noodles Nail Polish in Armored. I love the color combination.

Katierose295 March 5, 2020 - 2:39 pm

I narrowed my list down to 7. Might not be able to get lower than that without breaking my heart. :)

Alicia March 5, 2020 - 3:36 pm

I don’t know how I’m going to narrow my list down..

Roslynd L. March 5, 2020 - 4:11 pm

Stella Chroma- as confused as Nigel

It’s definitely been on my mind

Dana Liz March 5, 2020 - 4:48 pm

Another must-have polish for me is Fancy Gloss!

Lisa M March 5, 2020 - 5:20 pm

I can’t wait for MTK Design’s Embers of Vesuvius! Bring on the thermal and the glow!

Math_mosquito March 5, 2020 - 5:43 pm

I want the PFD polish, but something has to give

Angela L March 5, 2020 - 6:48 pm

Crystal Knockout Solstice Stones!!!

Angela L March 5, 2020 - 6:51 pm

I just found your blog through Wishlist Wednesday (and am neeeeeeew to indies/ppu/etc), and it is fantastic!!! Thank you for all your hard work! <3 <3 <3

Marilynn Schroeder March 5, 2020 - 6:58 pm

I don’t know how you do it Lisa, and during tax season, no less! Love your swatches and reviews!!!

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