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Indie Spotlight 2 with Nail It!


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So last Saturday was my second Indie Spotlight with Nail It magazine and the post is live now here. If you recall, my last Indie Spotlight was watched by 1,024 people which was so amazing to me. Want to guess how many people tuned in this time?

Indie Spotlight with Nail It!

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So if you're following me on social media, you may have seen that I started a new, twice a month feature with Nail It online! I was super stoked and really enjoyed watching people from literally all over the world join in and "heart" what I was doing on Instagram Live.

M Polish: A Five Free Indie Stamping Polish!

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This spring, M Polish unveils one of the first independently created, hand mixed, cruelty free and Big-5 free stamping polishes to the nail art world. I am a stamping addict” says M Polish founder Megan Patituce.  I have a ton of stamping plates but I wanted the ability to make whatever color I wanted and have those colors be 5-free, because I know a lot of people are becoming increasingly concerned about what is in their polish.

Spring 2015 Collection: On February 17, 2015, M Polish launched their maiden Spring 2015 collection. This 6 piece collection consists of Apple Blossom (light pink), Apricot Delight (light orange), Bells of Ireland (mint green), Snowberry (pearly white), Starflower (cornflower blue), and Sweetclover (duochrome yellow-green). Polishes will be available in individual 11 mL (full size) bottles for $6.50 and 5 mL (mini) bottles for $3.25. Full collections will also be sold at $36.00 for full size and $18.00 for mini bottles.

How to Use: Stamping polish is used in coordination with stamping plates and stampers available from a variety of companies. Paint the stamping plate with the M Polish of your choice, lightly scrape the excess polish off with your stamping scraper, and roll your stamper onto the design. To transfer to the nail, roll the stamper across your nail for a crisp image. M Polishes are designed to work best over dark polish bases.

I was excited to try a few looks but I was super nervous because as you may remember, I'm not very good at nail art. But I was really determined to try!

M Polish Snowberry is a white stamping polish without any shimmer. I was super happy that it was opaque right away. I used a base polish of China Glaze Pop The Trunk from the Spring 2015 Road Trip Collection and used my Konad Plate m64.

CHECK THAT OUT! This was my first attempt at stamping in like... 3 years. Crisp. I was super impressed with how well the polishes picked up on the plate and laid down on the nail.

M Polish Apple Blossom is a light pink stamping polish without shimmer. I used a base polish of China Glaze Boho Blues from the Spring 2015 Road Trip Collection and stamped with my Konad plate m63.

I was really happy with this delicate design. I probably should have used a darker base color to really make it pop but it was still lovely.

M Polish Starflower is a light blue stamping polish with a slight inner glow but no shimmer. I used a base color of JulieG Sour Grape from the 2015 Jelly Beans collection and stamped with my Konad plate m51.

Look how this blue pops! 

M Polish has also launched a special, limited edition Mother's Day Duo called Mama Loves Polish Duo, available now until Mother's Day. The best part is that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Avon 39 "The Walk to End Breast Cancer" for Rebekah so you're supporting a great cause. The duo is available $13.50.

M Polish Annette is a coral pink. I used a base color of Love, Angeline Did You Say Peppercorn?! from the Chateau Macaron collection and stamped with my Konad plate m25.

I love how soft and delicate this looks while being able to pick up the entire image.

M Polish Sliver of Hope is a silver metallic stamping polish. I used a base color of LVX Turkoise from the Spring 2015 collection and stamped with my Konad plate s6

Look how opaque those squares are! Aces, M Polish, aces.

Notice that my water mark is a little different? That's because I was given the privilege to feature M Polish on Nail It online! Check out the article here.


M Polish already has a summer 2015 collection coming soon which I got to preview and let me tell you - it's going to knock your socks off. If you're looking for a great new indie company to support that specifically makes stamping polishes and is 5 free, here's your girl!

M Polish can be purchased at http://www.mpolishes.com with shipping to the USA and Canada.  Join the conversation! Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MPolishes & Instagram http://www.instagram.com/MPolishes

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

The Lacquer Cabinet Introduces the Nail It! for Nailtini® Collection


As the first ever consumer magazine for nail enthusiasts, Nail It! is proving that it’s not just industry insiders that get to have all the fun. As Beauty Director of Nail It!, Karie L. Frost truly has a perfectly polished finger on the pulse of what’s happening in nails, having seen just about everything new and noteworthy cross her desk. Lucky for Nailtini, she tapped deeply into her passion for polish and quest for uniqueness to cocktail a collection for “The Lacquer Cabinet” – Nailtini’s exclusive lacquer delivery service featuring monthly limited-edition collections by leading nail and beauty artists, stylists and trendsetters.

Valentine's Day Nails for Nail It!

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Valentine's Day is coming to a close but in case you're getting ready for a night out, here's a quick DIY for some stylish nails!

Step 1: Start with clean hands and nails painted with your choose of base coat. 


Step 2: Apply two thin coats of Cult Nails Kiss, a primary red crème with a wax finish – no need for a matte coat!

Cult Nails Kiss ($12 http://www.cultnails.com/kiss/)

Step 3: Using ORLY Instant Artist in black and white, paint the letters “LOVE” on your nails. No worries if you mess up – the ORLY Instant Artist paints are water based so you can rinse your nails and start again! 

ORLY Instant Artist Water Based in Crisp White & Jet Black ($6.50 https://www.orlybeauty.com/nail-color/nail-color-by-collection/instant-artist.html)

Feeling the love? Paint the letters “TRUE” on your left hand for a truly lovely manicure! 

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

Nail It! Magazine Goes Coast to Coast

Nail art is at an all-time high. And the first-ever nail fashion magazine for consumers, Nail It!, nails it by providing a multitude of information on nail trends on TV  ~ coast to coast! Nail It!’s Beauty Director Karie Frost appeared on NBC New York to share the top three Spring/Summer 2014 trends seen backstage at New York Fashion Week, while Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Lavery appeared on FOX5 Las Vegas to show off the hottest in do-it-yourself nail art and proper nail care.

From the East Coast to West Coast – Nail It! was everywhere last week. Both nail experts raved about the resurgence of nail art and how it is now the perfect fashion accessory. While Karie showcased the top three nail art trends (Lines, Glitz and Tip Twist), Stephanie demonstrated an easy way to create a stunning Leopard Print design. They also explained how investing in simple tools such as a dotter or a striper can really facilitate “drawing” beautiful patterns and can also save money by reducing trips to the salon.

“Nail art has this amazing staying power and has now become part of everyday wardrobe,” said Karie. “We love to show you how to get these great looks at home and take care of your nails so they look their best all the time.”

Watch Karie’s segment by clicking HERE, and Stephanie’s segment by clicking HERE.

PolishGalore on Nail It!: Trend Report - White Nail Polish



Howdy howdy!  I have another article on Nail It! online up today! This one is about white nail polish being the newest trend to hit the fashion world. The featured China Glaze polish was seen on the hands of models at the Tadashi Shoji Fall/Winter 2013.
Photo used with permission from Gotham Polish


Check out the article here and while you're looking, here's a little more information on the polishes.

Salon Perfect “Sugar Cube” – 2 coats, available for $3.98 in WalMart stores
JulieG “White Orchid” – 2 coats, available for $3.99 at Rite Aid stores or jessesgirlcosmetics.com
Sally Hansen “Sheer Bliss” – 4 coats, available for $7.99 at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide
China Glaze “Dandy Lyin’ Around” – 2 coats, available for $7 at salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide.
LVX “Fantom” – 2 coats, available for $16 at shoplvx.com
Cult Nails “Tempest” – 1 coat, available for $12 at cultnails.com 
essie “Marshmallow” – 3 coats, available for $8 chain drug stores nationwide
OPI “Solitaire” – (liquid sand) 2 coats, available for $9 at professional salons.

PolishGalore on Nail It!: Seche Bright and Bold Summer 2013 Collection


Are you reading Nail It! online yet? In addition to the magazine, published every other month, the Nail It! website provides you with more nail art, nail news, interviews and all over nail goodness. Currently, I have an article up about the Summer 2013 Seche lacquer collection Bright and Bold.

You'll be able to see each shade in its glory and coming soon to PolishGalore, I'll go more in depth about each polish but I can tell you, these were very opaque and highly pigmented.  

You can pick up Seche lacquers at Ulta.com and coming this fall, they will be carrying the entire core line - that's 58 shades! Plus the seasonal collections, and they have some fantastic ones planned. This collection can be found at beauty supply stores around the country and some e-tailer websites like Head2Toe Beauty.

Again, go check out my article now on Nail It!

Nail It! Magazine


I heard through the grapevine that a nail magazine was finally coming for the non-professional nail lover (like me!) and now it's literally on its way!  Please enjoy the following press release and visit their website!


Nail It!, the Magazine for Nail Enthusiasts, Launches on February 19, 2013

Van Nuys, CA, November 7, 2012 — From the publisher of leading professional nail magazine NAILPRO comes Nail It!, the very first consumer fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine that’s all about nails. As any beauty buff will tell you, nails and nail art have exploded onto the scene, and Nail It! is dedicated to bringing readers the latest trends, products and care.

Within the pages of Nail It! readers will find nail art, celebrity styles, tips for nail health and wellness, the latest products, and how nails fit into their overall appearance. While nails are the focus of the magazine, columns will also include overall beauty tips, including hair and makeup, as well as trending fashion and accessories.

“Through the great relationships that we’ve established with the pros in the nail industry over the years, we’re in the perfect position to provide the consumer with reliable and practical information about nails and nail care,” says Lavery. “I’m very excited to share everything I know about nails, salons and products with our readers.”

Nail It! will start as a bimonthly magazine published six times a year, and the premiere issue will hit newsstands everywhere—Barnes & Noble, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Duane Reade, supermarkets and wherever magazines are sold—on February 19, 2013.