BORN PRETTY STORE: Gold Chains & Zipper Water Slide Decals

Born Pretty Store nail art goodies

Who's excited it's Friday?! That's a dumb question haha Welp, today I have the other half of the nail art stuffs that Born Pretty Store sent me to review! If you missed the first post, you can find it here! In this post I have some water slide decals and some gold chains :] Check them out after the jump!

#randomnailartjan Instagram Challenge Recap

I'm a little sick today and I didn't get to the post I needed to finish, SOOOO today I'm going to recap my manis I did for the Random Nail Art Challenge for January on Instagram. Check em out below!

Glitter placement nail art

Television inspired nail art, The Walking Dead head tank

Holographic nail art

World flag nail art

Purple nail art

Plaid nail art

Geometric nail art

Music nail art, Fall Out Boy Sugar We're Goin Down

Grey nail art

Cats nail art, Grumpy Cat

I hope you enjoyed these! If you want to see other people's designs check out #randomnailartjan on Instagram :] If you want to join in next month, check out the tag #randomnailartfeb! You can always follow me on Instagram, @LACERZ.

Talk to you tomorrow!

YOU POLISH: Garnet Dreams & Amethyst Tryst - January and February Birthstone

You Polish Garnet Dreams (L) and Amethyst Tryst (R)

Is your birthday in January or February?! Then you're in luck! Today I have the Jan and Feb birthstone polishes by You Polish. Orrrr maybe you're like me and you just like pretty colors haha Check them out after the jump!

BORN PRETTY STORE: Gold Spikes & Mini Stars

Born Pretty Store nail art goodies

Today I have some nail art goodies courtesy of Born Pretty Store to share with you! They sent me 4 different items but I'm only going to show you 2 today so I don't overwhelm you with awesomeness ;] Today's post will feature the neon metal stars and the gold spikes! Check out how I used them after the jump :]

1/27 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

I feel like I have a good number of new giveaways this week! :]

About MGM: These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google.

If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:

• Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
• Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks! 
• Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
• Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.

Good luck!

FUSE GELNAMEL By Sensational Starter Kit in Sonic Blue-m Review

Fuse Gelnamel by Sensationail starter kit

Happy Friday! Today I am reviewing the Fuse Gelnamel system by Sensational. I've reviewed Sensational items on my blog before, so I'm excited to show you a new product from them! I have seen this kit at Walmart before I was asked to review it and was excited to try it. The lamp really intrigued me! Let me show you the kit and my review of Fuse Gelnamel :]

HARE POLISH: Wonderland Wonderlust & Free-Spirit of the Season

Hare Polish Wonderland Wonderlust (L) and Free-Spirit of the Season (R)

Today I have 2 more new Hare Polishes to share with you! If you missed my last Hare Polish post, you can find it here. Wonderland Wonderlust and Free-Spirit of the Season are from The Bohemian Holiday Collection. After the jump I have swatch and review of both of these!

YOU POLISH: Love & Chocolate Collection [Rose Garden, Chocolate Covered Love, Love Crush, Chocoholoc, & Anti V-Day Party]

You Polish (L->R) Rose Garden, Chocolate Covered Love,
Love Crush, Chocoholoc, and Anti V-Day Party

Happy Hump Dayyyyy ya'll! Guess what I have! You Polish's Love & Chocolate Collection ANDDD new light bulbs :] Fun times for everyone haha. After the jump I have swatch and review of 5 out of the 6 polishes in this Valentines inspired collection.

1/20 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Hey guys! I'd be sure to check back links, a lot of giveaways are ending at the end of this month :]

About MGM: These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google.

If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:

• Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
• Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks! 
• Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
• Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.

Good luck!

POLISH TBH: Pyskhe, Hera, & Elysium

Polish TBH (L-R) Pyskhe, Hera, and Elysium

Testing out the new lightbox! Def need different bulbs though, WHOOPS! So forgive the little bit of more redness than usual lol. Anyways, today I have three polishes from Polish TBH's newest collection, The Meraki Collection. What does meraki mean? It is "the soul, creativity, or love put into something; the essence of yourself that is put into your work". So, after the jump check out the meraki I put into The Meraki Collection :P

HARE POLISH: The Knockouts of the Double R & Damn Fine Coffee

Hare Polish The Knockouts of the Double R (L) and
Damn Fine Coffee (R)

Good afternoon my lovely readers! Today I have 2 polishes from Hare Polish's Winter 2013 Welcome to Twin Peaks Collection! After the jump I have swatches and review of each :]

FING'RS: Fing'rs Prints Girlie Glam in On the Dot

Fing'rs Fing'rs Prints in Girlie Glam On the Dot

Hey there! Today I have something entirely different than I have ever posted before! I was sent a set of Fing'rs Prints by Fing'rs. These are a set of press on nails that have a claim to lasting up to a week of wear and easy removal. I thought this would be cool to share! Check out more pictures and my review after the jump.

1/13 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Here's your list of fresh new giveaways for the week! Also, don't forget to check out the press release for Zoya's new Pixie Dust collection!!!!

About MGM: These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google.

If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:

• Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
• Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks! 
• Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
• Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.

Enter away!

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Spring 2014 Holographic PixieDust - Magical Pixie Collection

Credi: Zoya.com

Believe in it...

Zoya Magical Pixie - a new PixieDust formulation, amped up with spectacular sparkle creating the most magical, Zoya PixieDust ever! Three new never before imagined textured, holographic beauties for spring 2014...

ZOYA MAGICAL PIXIE $10.00 ea. (US)

• ZP717 - Cosmo: Silver Crystal Sparkle, Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP718 - Vega: Blue Opal Sparkle, Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP719 - Lux: Rose Quartz Sparkle Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.

Credit: Zoya.com

For BEST RESULTS when applying Zoya PixieDust: apply 2-3 thin coats of polish for full coverage to a clean oil free nail surface. Allow product to dry completely for full effect. Do not use a base coat or top coat. Top coat can be applied for additional glossy effects.

Lace & Lacquers' December 2013 Favorites

Here is my December favorites video! 

Lacey's December Favorites!

~ You Polish Winter Always Comes at Night: http://bit.ly/KJRykK

~ You Polish Not My Gumdrop Buttons: http://bit.ly/1dks8Xn

~ You Polish: Holly Berry: http://bit.ly/1irRnGI

~ A Girl Obsessed Bipolar Bear: http://bit.ly/1eKQV3L
(I actually reviewed this in Jan, OOPS!)

~ A Girl Obsessed Gobble Tov: http://bit.ly/1eKQUgr

~ Sinful Colors Purple Heart: http://bit.ly/1eKQTZS

~ Sinful Colors Treasure Chest: http://on.fb.me/1iYaf2Y

~ Polish & Co Opposite of White: http://bit.ly/1cUVyW0

~ You Polish Gravender Aura: http://bit.ly/1d8eTHA

Have a great weekend!

A GIRL OBSESSED: Sweet Nectar Cuticle Oil & Magpie Shine Top Coat

A Girl Obsessed Sweet Nectar Cuticle Oil (left)
and Magpie Shine Top Coat (right)

Hi friends! Today I have a top coat and cuticle oil by A Girl Obsessed to share with you. I don't think I've reviewed an indie top coat on my blog before, so this is a first haha. Check both of these polish collection staples after the jump.

ZOYA: Spring 2014 Naturel Collection

Zoya Naturel Collection

Hi guys! Today I have the Zoya Naturel Collection to show you. This collection is filled with what Zoya describes as "Naturel Rose Tone Nudes". I am not crazy about nude polishes lol. If you haven't noticed my skin has a tendency to look quite red, I feel that nude polishes don't really help me out in that department. But I'm swatching them for you of course! I'm more of a fan of the darker half of this collection. Need a palate cleanser? Check these polishes out after the jump :]

[CLOSED] Lace & Lacquers 2 Year Blogiversary Giveaway [1/7-2/2/14]

PRIZE #1 Butter London Fiddlesticks, Butter London Fishwife, Julep Kai,

Color Club Gingerbread, and Color Club Mini Harlem Lights Set

PRIZE #2 Butter London Scallywag, Butter London Dodgy Barnett,

Julep Lacey, Zoya Carter, and Color Club Mini Girl About Town Set

As some of you may know (or not know haha) December 28th was the 2 year anniversary of Lace & Lacquers! It's been QUITE an adventure these last two years. I've met some amazing people and worked with some awesome companies/businesses. I'm not going to get all mushy gooshy on you this year... BUT I want to thank all of you that have supported me this journey! If you've been reading since day 1, THANK YOU. If you've been reading since last year, THANK YOU! If you just stopped by and found my blog, THANK YOU! So, as a small token of my appreciation I have a giveaway for EVERYONE!

Before entering - PLEASE visit the rules HERE. 

This giveaway is open worldwide, but there are some stipulations
for those who live outside the United States.

MOBILE FRIENDLY LINK: http://bit.ly/WdyzDg

a Rafflecopter giveaway

If you would like to use the images in your blog
posts or sidebars, wherever... here are some codes! :]

Thumbnail size:
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1/6 Manic-ure Giveaways Monday

Ahhhh a fresh new giveaway post for a fresh new year! Smells great, doesn't it?

About MGM: These are the giveaways I've collected in the past week from my Facebook feeds, Twitter, blog feed, links that emailed to me, and I that I dig for Google.

If you'd like to submit your blog giveaway for next week here's the 4-1-1:

• Please make sure your giveaway is nail, manicure, pedicure related. I will not post giveaways that don't relate to those categories, sorry.
• Giveaways are posted ONCE. I STRIVE not to re-post giveaways each week and every week is a totally new list... BUT, I do provide back links and a master list of all my giveaways posts (found in my sidebar). Please check those to see if I've previously shared your giveaway before contacting me. If it doesn't look familiar, I don't check... but be honest! Thanks! 
• Preferably giveaways open internationally or giveaways that include the US. 
• Please fill out the contact form under "CONTACT ME" or email me (LaceandLacquers@gmail.com) your giveaway link along with the date your giveaway ends.

Best of luck!

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Spring 2014 Awaken Collection

Credit: Zoya.com

Just as Spring emerges from a natural Winter slumber, Zoya Awakens to a fresh season of BIG5FREE* color...

Open your mind to the beauty of color discovery; the new, the unexplored, the excitement! Awaken by Zoya - Six new, full-coverage, dew-drenched creams and gold-kissed metallic nail polish colors for Spring 2014. Full of pure pigment, intense color and modern complexity that will take you far beyond the hazy, barely there hues of seasons past into a new world of chromatic joy.

ZOYA AWAKEN - 2014 SPRING $9.00 ea. (US)
• ZP723 - Dillon: Green Mint Shimmer Metallic Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP724 - Rebel: Blue Sky Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP722 - Hudson: Purple Orchid Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula (Yes, it's a Radiant Orchid!)
• ZP720 - Dot: Pink Petal Cream, Full Coverage Formula (originally created for fashion designer Zang Toi’s SS14 collection).
• ZP721 - Cole: Peach Whisper Cream, Full Coverage Formula (originally created for fashion designer Peter Som’s SS14 collection).
• ZP725 - Brooklyn: White-Gold Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.

Credit: Zoya.com

PLUS, A SPECIAL EDITION TOPPER: Create a nail color masterpiece. The multi-colored, holographic flakes of Zoya Monet lend an impressionistic color change option to existing color palettes. Never boring, this artistic topper can be applied as an accent or used as an overall color changer.

• ZP726 - Monet: Multi-Color, Cellophane Holographic Topper $10.00 ea (US)

*BIG5FREE: Zoya Nail Polish and Treatment Formulas are free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and camphor.

Find over 300 long-wearing, beautiful Zoya colors on www.zoya.com.
Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.

ZOYA IS THE COLOR OF FASHION!
Available on Zoya.com

A GIRL OBSESSED: AGO Spam Part II [It Rains Diamonds on Jupiter, Hot Chocolatte, What's the Tealio & Bipolar Bear]

A Girl Obsessed (L->R) It Rains Diamonds on Jupiter,
Hot Chocolatte, What's the Tealio and Bipolar Bear

TGIF, eh? Today I have Part II of my A Girl Obsessed Spam! If you missed Part I, just click here :] It kind of randomly happened this way (true story), but these polishes were actually some of my favorites. Lots of sparkle going on with these polishes! Check them out after the jump

INFLUENSTER: Violet VoxBox

Influenster Violet VoxBox

Hi guys! Influenster is emailing me once a day to review this box, so I guess I should LOL. You might of seen my first impressions video I posted on YouTube. So, this post is going to be a more in depth review of the 5 items I received in the Violet Vox Box from Influenster!

POLISH & CO.: 2013 Holiday Collection [He Was Rusty Around The Edges, Are You Kidding Me?, Nate Eyes, Seven Figure Rich, Oh Stop Hating, Accept It And Move On, & The Opposite Of White]

Polish & Co. 2013 Holiday Collection (L->R) He Was Rusty Around The Edges,
Are You Kidding Me?, Nate Eyes, Seven Figure Rich,
Oh Stop Hating, Accept It And Move On, & The Opposite Of White

Ahhh the first post of 2014! Today I have a semi new-to-me brand called Polish & Co.! I've heard of the brand here and there throughout the past year or so, but now I get to try it for myself ANDDD share my thoughts with you on their 2013 Holiday Collection :]