The Walking Dead Trio by Cinema Swatch Lacquers!

Let's Catch Up A Bit!

Hey y'all! I know it's been a LONG while since I have actually written on my blog here, and for that I apologize! Life just kept getting in the way! First it was one of my dogs that had chewed our phone jack out of the wall, so we didn't have internet for like a week until someone could come fix it! Then it was that my internet was just sooo slow! AND THEN I got a job, and have been working A LOT this month! Phew! Just one thing after the other! And now that I have a job, I have to balance out time to do my nails, time for work, time for my FOUR (yes 4 animals!), and time for my wonderful boyfriend! Eating, sleeping, and working out aren't even in my priorities anymore! >_< So I hope y'all can bear with me until I get used to actually being busy! But let's jump into my review for this AMAZING collection by Cinema Swatch Lacquers!

The Walking Dead Trio!

Let me start off by saying I got extremely lucky to be chosen as a new nail artist/swatcher lady for CSL! I love their polishes (not to mention their adorable bottles!), and was so excited to start off my new nail relationship with The Walking Dead Trio! I am a HUGE fan of the show, and have been since the first season! So this was just absolutely perfect for me!

Left - Right
Ricktatorship/Katanas & Hugs/Last Man Standing

 Just how adorable are these dang bottles!? I LOVE THEM!

Left - Right
Ricktatorship/Katanas & Hugs/Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing

Ok, so I don't know about y'all, but as soon as I got this polish, I just knew that I had to do a Daryl Dixon inspired mani with it. Because let's be real y'all...IF there's only going to be ONE man left standing, it's so gonna be Daryl! And if it's not...then the entire world will be overcome with rage! You hear that AMC!? If Daryl dies, WE WILL RAGE!

Last Man Standing is this gorgeous "deep blood-like red/black jelly with orange, red, and silver micro glitters". I had such a fun time working with this polish. It was very easy to work with, and went on the nail nicely. And it definitely pictured beautifully in my light box(:

Gorgeous!!!

This picture is what inspired my mani! Isn't he just...YUM! ;P

Yep, that is Daryl's middle finger on my ring finger!

After posting this pic, and such, I started to think that maybe I should've put Daryl's middle finger on MY middle finger instead of my ring...oh well! I still loved the outcome!

And of course with a matte TC!

Ricktatorship

How cute is the name for this polish!? "Ricktatorship"...I love that! Because it kind of is a Ricktatorship in the show. But we all know that wasn't necessarily by his own choice. He's just a great leader, and a total badass when he needs to be. I knew that I needed to, somehow, incorporate Rick's Sheriff badge in my mani, and though it WAS tough, I prevailed!

Ricktatorship is a "bronze glitter polish with flecks of red, and antique gold".

Stunning!

My inspiration!

Obviously not as great as the inspiration, but a 7 pointed star is hard y'all!!!

I included a tape mani nail just because I thought it would look really pretty with this polish. Hehe.

I can never resist seeing all of my manis with a matte TC! ;P

Katanas & Hugs

***SPOILER ALERT IF YOU'RE NOT CAUGHT UP***

Who else is upset that Michonne doesn't have her katana anymore!? I know I am!!! She was a one woman army with that thing! And seeing her with a gun is just strange to me! I am hoping she finds another one, or somehow magically gets hers back! Lol.

Katanas & Hugs is a "silver chrome base with an array of ruby, and fire red holo glitters".

Captivating!

My inspiration!

The Holy Trinity accent nail from Michonne's katana!

I've already explained myself for all the matte TC pics. Hehe.

All In All

I am so blown away by this entire collection! Every polish was wonderful to work with, and is just absolutely beautiful. I think they really capture the characters, and the show well. If you have the chance to get your hands on this entire collection, or even just part of it, consider yourself one lucky duck! I don't have one bad thing to say about these polishes! Cinema Swatch Lacquers has outdone themselves!

@BornPrettyStore Water Decals

This Photo Was Taken From BornPrettyStore.Com
Product #15072 C066

Ok, let me start off by saying that I love how adorable all of these flower decals are! I was super stoked when I received them in the mail. But applying them was a whole different story! Amateur hour over here, ladies! Haha.

I think that these decals are amazing...for the most part. I'm not sure if it's because I have never used any water decals before for my nails, or what, but I had the most difficult time ever getting these on my nails! It took forever, and for just the few roses I have on my nails, I think I used up like the entire 4th line of roses trying to get my nails how they are! Which makes me sad, because these red roses are to die for cute! But again, I chalk it up to inexperience with this technique. I believe I can get better with a little more practice with the rest of my sheet(: I mean, my nails look so cute with these on, how could I not want to use up the rest in upcoming manis!?

I think the only real problem I have with this sheet of water decals, is that everything is so close together. I would've been ok with less decals, and more room in between the roses for easier access. I think that was my biggest struggle as well. Cutting them up, they get so small sometimes, that it was just almost impossible to manage. But then again...maybe I'm doing it wrong!

I don't think there's really a wrong way to choose how you want to arrange decals on your nails. Hell, it's your nails! Take my thumb for example; The cluster of roses in the middle were one decal I had cut out, and applied just fine. But I also wanted those 2 tiny roses next to it for a kind of symmetry. But let me tell you...cutting out, and trying to make sure they were right side up, and to get them to quit sticking to my tweezers was a pain! But obviously, I was able to manage it, and ended up with a darling mani!

Overall

I believe that these water decals are great (aside from the clutter), and I would definitely love to use them in the future. For those times when you want super cute, super detailed nails, but don't have the time or patience to do nail art, water decals are so the way to go! It's just dip, peel, stick, top coat, done. Simple! Well, simple if you know how to work them better than I do. Haha.

If you've never used water decals before, I would suggest still checking BornPrettyStore out. But if it's your first time, maybe looking for a decal sheet that has more space in between so you can cut, and get the hang of it easier. But definitely worth the buy if you ask me!

For 10% OFF at check out, use DISCOUNT CODE: ERTX31

Real Snake Skin from @NailsAndTrees

No Filter

Yes, this is REAL snake skin, and you can purchase your very own by clicking here! Some may think it's "creepy" (as per my best friend), but I love it! I hate snakes, but I am really loving my #RealSnakeSkinMani.

I mean, am I right!? It's totally awesome! @Sloteazzy is the one who inspired me into buying the snake skin in the first place, and I am glad I did!

Working With The Snake Skin

I won't lie, it was kinda weird at first when I thought about wearing snake skin on my nails, but after a minute or two, I got over it, and moved on. @Sloteazzy has a great tutorial for her #RealSnakeSkinMani on her Instagram page (just scroll down, its a black & red mani). I would've recorded a tutorial, but I wasn't even sure if I was going to accomplish it! It feels so incredibly fragile, like it's going to tear if I barely grab it with the tweezers. But that's not the case. Yes, it can be torn pretty easily, but it's not as fragile as you will first think.

Placing the skin on my nails was another tricky feat I came across. I'm not a pro at putting on jelly polishes, so I didn't want to put an entire layer of polish before placing the skin. So all I did was simply do a sort of "dry brush technique", just putting a little bit of the polish onto the nail, just enough to get the skin to stay in place. That worked perfectly because when I pressed the skin to the nail, there wasn't any overflow from too much polish.

Cutting it was the most difficult part of it all for me. I definitely should have precut them, but hey, it was my first time. Lol. So the pieces that I did cut were bigger than my actual nail, so I took my cuticle "nippers" to cut off the excess. Well apparently my nippers aren't as sharp as I thought they were. It was a pain to cut instead of tear the excess skin off. But don't worry, it's not the snake skins fault in the slightest. If you have a properly sharpened nipper or tiny scissors, you will be fine. The excess that was hanging off my free edge wasn't enough for me to cut, so I waited until my nails were dried after the top jelly layer, and a top coat, and I just filed the free edge a bit, and the excess fell off.

Overall

This is a wonderful product! Even though I had such a hassle with this mani, it was all on me, and my inexperience. Lol. If you are wanting to try this mani out for yourself, be sure to visit @Nailsandtrees shop, and buy some for yourself! They are very cheap, and arrive in a very timely fashion. I will probably end up buying more in the future so I can get better at these manis(; Paint on lovies!

Bliss Kiss Pure Nail Oil

Hello lovely people! I am here to tell you how Bliss Kiss Pure Nail Oil has changed my life in just 3 DAYS! Yes, days!!! Along with how the Simply Sealed Lotion Stick changed my life! Yes, they both have been absolutely wonderful the past 3 days! Well, first, let me start out with the package I received, as a very generous and thoughtful gift from my friend @Janeefermin. :)

Products Found Here

The Starter/Refill Kit (only includes oil pen, & refill bottle)

One 2ml Nail Oil Pen

One 15ml Dropper Bottle (to refill 7 times!)

Two Simply Grips Grippy Pads (to pull nail oil pen apart for refills)

One .15oz Simply Sealed Lotion Stick

Bliss Kiss Pure Nail Oil Pen

Ok so this product is absolutely amazing! I LOVE the pen! Let me brag on it for a minute...it makes for crazy easy application! Before I received this package I was using Nailtiques Cuticle Care Oil with a rollerball applicator, and I thought that was easy. HA! This pen really one upped the rollerball applicator, for sure! Just a few clicks, and bam! Ready to go. The rollerball used to frustrate me, because sometimes oil just would not come out, especially if it was in a cold room. I definitely don't run into that problem with this pen. I don't think I could ever go back to using any other applicator, or cuticle oil!

Ana's 3 Day Hydration Treatment

I definitely did Ana's 3 Day Hydration Treatment (which was REALLY hard not to paint my nails for 3 days!). Here is a picture of what my cuticles, and such looked like during the day when I hadn't put any of my Nailtiques cuticle oil on for a few hours:

Yes, My Watermark Is Higher Up So You Can See My Dry Cuticles

If I didn't constantly apply the oil, they looked like this. >_< So dry!!! The Nailtiques CO (cuticle oil) didn't keep my cuticles hydrated for more than an hour or so. So once it was all soaked in to my cuticles, they would begin to dry out. Now 3 days after only using Pure Nail Oil, my cuticles look like this 4 HOURS AFTER application:

Yes, My Watermark Is Higher Up So You Can See My Hydrated Cuticles

Just look at the mind blowing difference!!!

*Yes, I realize that my "before" picture was taken indoors, and so the lighting is not that great, but it was a gloomy day, so I did what I could. If anything, taking my "before" picture out in the sun would only show more dryness. lol.*

I am so excited that my cuticles are in the best condition they have ever been in in my life! I honestly haven't been able to quit staring at them! haha. I know this may sound weird, but they actually feel so much better! I haven't seen any painful hang nails the past 3 days, and no rogue cuticles so far! This is like a miracle oil!

Simply Sealed Lotion Stick

HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! Lotion in stick form! Not only is the lotion just as amazing as the Pure Nail Oil, but this no mess "chapstick-like" tube they've got for this is just a winner all around. I have extremely dry skin in between my "girls" on my chest (sorry if that's TMI for you, but I gotta tell y'all about this amazing product!). It's so dry on my chest, that it itches like crazy, and is really painful most of the time. I've tried all the lotions, and oils out there (that I could afford) to try to help me, because this problem would keep me up at night, or even wake me up! It was killing me, and I complained way too often about it to my boyfriend. But when I was lucky enough that @Janeefermin included this in the package she sent, I was hoping my prayers had been answered, and I was saved! And let me tell you...I AM SAVED! I apply this lotion 2-3 times a day (definitely after every shower), and it has not itched, hurt, or have been dry AT ALL the past 3 days! It's seriously a miracle y'all. I am so thankful.

Overall

I would recommend these products to anyone I know. The oil is perfect for your nails, and cuticles, and the lotion works on the toughest of dry skin. I'm telling y'all...I will never ever use any other cuticle oil, or lotion again! Well, I can't use the stick on my whole body (I would if i had enough!), but I will definitely continue to use it for problem areas. Thank you again @Janeefermin for all these wonderful goodies! Life is so much better!!! ;)

Spring Fling BlackBox

These colors are absolutely stunning! My favorite color is pink, and I really love this one! And the blue iridescent polish is just...to die for!

The Polishes

Y'all...this polish...this polish right here...omg. I absolutely love it! It is so flakey, and beautiful. It's a very blue iridescent over a black base, but every now and then I catch a glimpse of yellow, or purple, or even green! I've recently discovered a great way to build up a glitter/flakey polish on your nail if it's in a clear base on your nail without needing 3-4 layers, and it's this: put a little on a makeup sponge, and just sponge it on your nails! That's what I did for my pointer, and pinky fingernails in this mani! Usually to get opacity like what's pictured above, you would need about 3, maybe even a 4th coat, and then your nail would be so tall from all the polish. But not with the sponging technique! I wish I could remember where I first saw it!

What can I really say about Belmont Shore? It's a gorgeous bubble gum pink! And I'm a total sucker for pink polishes. lol. But I think it may be a close dupe with an Essie I have. I'll do a comparison swatch soon(: I used 2 coats in my mani above. I could still see my VNL with just a single coat, and y'all know me, I'm not too big on my own VNLs.

The Extras

So also included in this darling little BlackBox is a set of 7 brushes in a cute little leather folding case, and a BH Cosmetics Waterproof Eye Crayon.

The brushes are great as far as I can tell. I don't do my makeup often right now being unemployed, but the brushes seem to be of good quality. I do however prefer "fluffy" brushes as opposed to the more "dense" brushes? I'm not sure if that makes sense to y'all, but it does in my head. I wear my makeup a certain way majority of the time, and it require me to usually blend two eye shadows, and that's easily accomplished with a fluffy brush. I would use these brushes if I wanted to pack on some pigment(;

The BH Cosmetics Waterproof Eye Crayon came in the perfect color for me, Crystal. It's this bright white shimmery color, and it is practically a dupe for the color I use at the inner corner of my eyes to make them pop. This being in a crayon makes it so much easier for application.

Final Thoughts

The polishes alone make this BlackBox worth the buy for me. The brushes, and eye crayon are just a pleasant bonus. The formula for these polishes are on point, and the colors are just so beautiful! I have been using Hollywood Forever for quite a few manis recently(;

Galaxy Pictorial Using CULT Cosmetics Polishes!

Hey y'all! So it's been a while since I've had a pictorial for y'all, and I apologize! I always forget to take a picture in between every step! But I've got a great pictorial for y'all today! Every polish I used (excluding my black base) are CULT Cosmetic polishes! Just click their names in the following steps, and it will take you to their location on the CULT Cosmetics website!

Now, this is my first time EVER doing galaxy nails, so be nice! I hope y'all like them! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

1. After applying a base coat (to protect your natural nails), and 1 coat of a black polish, Apply 1-2 coats of Hollywood Forever (this layer will peak through some of the sponged on polish in the next steps).
2. Randomly sponge on El Porto (white).
3. Sponge on Dogtown (dark purple) towards one side of the white.
4. Randomly sponge on Laguna (coral) to make your galaxy pop!
5. Apply 1 coat of Hollywood Forever for an extra sparkle to top it all off, let dry, and apply your favorite top coat, and your done!

I hope this helps anyone who is wanting to try out this design, but not knowing where to start. Be sure to tag #w0nderlandbby on instagram if you decide to try it out! That way I'll be able to see it! Paint on ladies!

Modern Classic BlackBox

This BlackBox has the perfect name, in my opinion. These 3 colors are so classic, you just can't go wrong with them!!!

The Polishes

I have seriously been searching for the perfect gold glitter bomb, but I've never been able to find it. Either the glitters are different sizes (which is not what I've been wanting), or the formula is goopy. But this. This beautiful gold glitter bomb is just...perfect! It took me 4 THIN coats of this for it to be completely opaque (as seen on my pinky above). I would've been fine with just 3 thin coats, but I like to be extra sure. haha.

Boneyards is a beautiful deep grey. My first real grey polish (I've been making my own when need be). This is definitely a one coat polish, as pictured above. I only used a single coat, and BAM! Opaqueness! It really is beautiful. And even though it's summer time, I've got this color on my toes right now! hehe. It's just amazing!

This beautiful creamy red polish COULD be a one coat polish, but only if you're ok with VNL's (visible nail lines). I'm not really a fan of VNL's, so I used 2 coats to cover them up. Like majority of the red polishes out there, this baby does stain your skin! So be cautious. lol. Even though I do have an OPI that is very similar to this shade, I do enjoy it. It looks really bright in the bottle on the right, but IRL (in real life) it's just a little darker. Not too much though, and it is still very pretty.

The Dotting Tools

I am a sucker for dotting tools, especially if they are really pretty like these! These 5 are included in the Modern Classic BlackBox, and are double sided. As far as I can tell, these are absolutely wonderful. My old set of dotting tools I had to super glue the actual dotting end back into the handle, but I haven't had any problems with these yet. And I really do love these colors. So gorgeous!

Final Thoughts

This BlackBox is definitely worth the buy for me. The polishes are beautiful, and work so well together. The dotting tools are of good quality, just like the polishes, and is just even more reasoning to buy this BlackBox! I hope y'all have enjoyed this little review over this amazing product that CULT Cosmetics has provided for me. Paint on my lovely nail ladies!!!

#hpmpliquidbby Contestants

So there are 3 major requirements to get your entry to count for this contest:

1. Repost this picture (below).

2. Tag BOTH cohosts, tag 3 friends, and #hpmpliquidbby.

3. Post your creation using #hpmpliquidbby (also, tag us cohosts if you want to absolutely make sure we see it).

So, I had to revise the rule picture (below) because it was MY fault for not specifying. So, since there has been a little confusion, I've decided to keep a public list of everyone who has entered, and if they have met all 3 requirements. If you know that you have completed something not listed, leave a comment below, and I will update it. This is to just make sure that no one is missed when the contest ends.

Incomplete Entries

Jhshep (creation)
Lkvt (tag 3 friends on rules)

Completed Entries

Aksobsession
*Anernaner*
Anniemansongold

Bittysweens
Cdbnails143
Cooleysnils

Crutenberg
Elizazel
Florx
Gridqueen

Ilysespieces
Jackweezy
Jenn_hop
Jnails_
Kimshade50
Klund13
Nailartbymae

Nailsbychlo

Nailsbynef
Pinkloveee85

Polished_nail_glitzz

Prestonails
Prettylittlegiraffe
Purpletigerlily77

Sassafrassnails
Themisspw
Veritarserum
Wiglet20

Festival Lights BlackBox

First let me start by saying that I LOVE THIS BLACKBOX! The polishes are absolutely stunning, and look perfect together! I mean, just look how pretty!

Nail Vinyls Purchased Here

The Polishes

I absolutely LOVE this "holo"! It's my first holo, so I am just in awe! I can't believe I haven't purchased any before this! In the mani pictured above, I used 3 thin coats of Coachella with no colored base coat to achieve full opacity. You could probably get away with 2 coats, but I wanted it to be SUPER opaque(; And you must be thinking, "I thought these were supposed to be one coat polishes?" Well, Coachella is a holo top coat! So it's not expected to be opaque in a single coat(;

This is a beautiful Coral color! The formula is so creamy, it really was opaque in a single coat! I was honestly shocked that it was so opaque in a single coating. I was also pleasantly surprised at how quickly this dried on my nails. I accidentally bumped it into my desk, and was worried I was going to have to redo my nail, but nope! It was already dried! Lucky me! haha.

Like I said in my First Impressions post the other day, this could be just another purple you have on your shelf, but for me, it's the shade I've been waiting for! I have a few shades lighter, and a few darker, but none this specific color. This was also opaque in a single coat. The formula is very consistent with Laguna, very creamy. Very easy to apply. Great all around in my book!

One last thing I would like to add about these polishes, I adore the bottles they come in. The square bottles look so chic on my wall rack, I love it!

The Brushes

I have been using the angled brushes like crazy! I really love the tiny one! It has helped me improve my cuticle clean up by at least 70%! My big angled brush however, has not kept its shape. When I attempt to clean my cuticles with it, the bristles kept getting pushed into the metal base, rending it useless to me. The small one is perfectly fine though. And that fan brush...I took on a test run, and so far so good! I'm excited to use it for future manis!

Final Verdict

I believe that the Festival Lights BlackBox is so worth the very reasonable price of $9.99! The products are amazing! There may have been a little hiccup with one of the brushes, but that doesn't deem this box unworthy. The 3 polishes are A++ in my book. The formula, the bottles, the application brushes, and even the label are all on point! So if you would like to purchase this box, all you have to do is CLICK HERE! Enjoy ladies!

CULT Cosmetics - BlackBox First Impressions

Hello my lovely nail crazies! Today, I am so excited to tell y'all that I have received my first ever Swatch Mail! Four (4) wonderful BlackBoxes from CULT Cosmetics! What's a BlackBox you ask? As per their website:

"BlackBox is a monthly membership program that grants you access to exclusive stylers available for a limited time. As a Club Member you will receive a new Nail Polish Kit delivered to you each month. These kits consist of 2 Cult colors, plus a full-sized beauty product. The contents will be a surprise, but our stylists pick them based on what's trending this month!"

Amazingly enough, they are ONLY $9.99 a box! Yes, I am being totally serious! These BlackBoxes are great! They include 2-3 CULT Polishes (which are $12 a bottle!), various nail art tools, cosmetic brushes, etc. all for $9.99!? Ladies...that is a STEAL! Not to mention, they are ONE (1) coat polishes, 5-free, vegan, and NEVER tested on animals! I know what you're thinking..."how could this company get any better!?" Well what if I told y'all that if you spend $15 or more right now, you can use the code RING at check out for an additional Swarovski Ring with your purchase! Also, if you spend $40 or more, the shipping is totally free!

*I do however see a little note on the top right of their website that says "FREE Shipping on All Orders", I'm not sure how long that is going to be there, so get on it ladies!*

Ok, So let's start with my first impressions on these wonderful BlackBoxes!!! There will be a sun picture of the bottles (which will be on the left), and a picture taken in the shade (which will be on the right), so just keep that in mind. lol.

Festival Lights BlackBox

Holographic Top Coat

I am extremely excited for Coachella! This is my first holo anything, and I think it is absolutely stunning! I just could not stop staring at it when I was trying to take the picture! haha. But seriously, look at that beauty!

Inspired by the beautiful city of Laguna Beach

I really wish that I had actual camera that would be able to capture just how beautiful, and creamy this pinky/coral color is! I've been trying to find the perfect coral, and it may have just found its way to me! I can't wait to test this baby out!

Local Surf Spot in Cali

This purple is so beautiful in person. I'm pretty excited about this polish as well. Even though it seems just like another purple that could be hanging out on your shelf, but for me, I don't have a shade like this! I've got a shade lighter, and darker, so I am excited that this isn't similar to what I already own. It's so pretty, too! Definitely happy to have this in my collection!

CULT Nail Art Brush Set

I am over the moon about these brushes! My angled brush is really old, so to get 2 new smaller angled brushes is like a dream come true! I bet I'll be able to clean up my cuticles way better, and be able to keep the polish fairly close to my cuticles. This is also my first fan brush! I can't wait to create cute wispy nail art with that sucker!

Spring Fling BlackBox

Opalescent/Iridescent Flakie

Honestly, I'm not even sure what kind of iridescent/opalescent polish this is. But that's ok! Now I get to experiment with different colors, and that is always fun! I am anticipating the day I get to swatch this. I looove iridescent polishes. I mean, just look at that shade picture! Gorgeous! Oh yea, the sun couldn't handle the flakie opalescent goodness of this bad boy!

Stunning Candy Poppin Pink

 I LOVE my pink polishes, and when I saw that I got the Spring Fling Black Box, I couldn't rip open the boxes quick enough! When comparing this bottle color to another on my wall rack, I did notice it looks very similar to Boom Boom Room by Essie. But BBR is a neon, and I'm pretty sure this one is not. Which I am totally ok with. I can't wait to swatch this, and I'll do a comparison to BBR as well, so we can all see if there's a big difference. I can't wait!

Makeup Brush Set of 7, BHCosmetics Waterproof Eye Crayon in Crystal

When I saw all these beautiful brushes, I literally gasped! they are BEAUTIFUL y'all! And kept in this darling little case. I gotta find what box my makeup is still packed up in, so I can break these in! I am also looking forward to using my Eye Crayon from BH Cosmetics! From what I've read about them (because this is my first eye crayon), it can be used as eyeliner, or eyeshadow. What I love about getting this in Crystal is that I actually have an eyeshadow that is very similar with the pearly, shimmer this eye crayon has, so this is perfect, especially since I'm about out of my eyeshadow! I also read that the formula is very "smooth", which should allow me to "effortlessly define or smudge as [ I ] wish". Which I am hoping is true!

Modern Classic BlackBox

Gold Glitter Bomb

I have other gold glitter bombs, but nothing that shines like this in the sun! It is so beautiful, and I bet it looks even better with the other polishes in this Black Box. 

Taupe Grey

I HAVE A GREY! Finally! haha. I've been making my own grey polish for any nail art that I've needed (which is why I've never just worn grey on my nails - except for a grey jelly I have). This is such a stunning taupe-y grey color. It's more like the color in the picture on the right (in the shade). But it's still very pretty in the sun!

Sharp Crimson

Ole! This stunning sharp crimson definitely belongs in this Modern Classic BlackBox. It looks so creamy, and opaque, I am looking forward to this baby.

5 MASH 2 Sided Dotting Tools

Y'ALL! LOOK HOW GORGEOUS THESE ARE! I know! I'm too excited over dotting tools, but I can't help it! The purple, and black is just so...FRESH! lmao! I feel like my old dotting tools got cosmetic surgery. hahah. Beautiful, just beautiful!

Purple Please! BlackBox

Ultra-Pigmented White

This white doesn't seem like the cheap whites I usually buy. Maybe it's just the darling square bottles, but I may see this differently since these are single coat polishes. I would be so please if I no longer need 2 coats of a white base with this polish. I guess we'll have to wait, and see!

Metallic Purple

Ok, so I'm not 100% on the Metallic part of this, but that's what it looks like in the bottle. I'm not big on metallics, but this purple is really catching my eye! Maybe CULT will change my mind!

2 Knotty Hair Ties, 1 Swarovski Ring, BHCosmetics Loveable Lash Mascara in True Black

These hair ties are so stinkin cute, I can barely stand it! However, I have so much hair, I don't think they will hold it all up, BUT I can wrap these around the hair ties I do use to make my hair look cuter! So I am happy about receiving them! I can't wait to use this Loveable Lash Mascara! It is said to be "luxurious, lash lengthening, and volumizing". Who wouldn't want that for their eye lashes!? It also contains jojoba, and aloe! Sounds like a winner to me! And the tube is just adorable!

The Swarovski ring does NOT come in this box (it just happened to be in this box for me). If you purchase $15 or more from CULT Cosmetics, use the code RING at check out to receive your very own Swarovski ring! I love mine, it's so darling! 

OVERALL

I am more than happy with the BlackBoxes I have received from CULT Cosmetics! They contain amazing products that I literally cannot wait to get my hands dirty with! ;) And these BlackBox deals are a STEAL! These polishes on their own are $12 a pop, but you get at least 2 in a BlackBox for only $10! Along with other goodies! The polishes themselves put the should-be-price at at least $24!

Don't hesitate ladies! These BlackBoxes are so convenient, and wonderful! I know you won't be disappointed if you purchase one, or sign up for a monthly box! I hope my first impressions have helped! Stay close by for the next few weeks for nail art, and reviews on the polishes applications! It's definitely going to be a fun adventure, and I hope y'all join me! Paint on my lovies!!!