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Murder in the Bone Yard
photo taken in full spectrum lighting

This is Lacquester Screaming Brownie Murder. When I first saw the name of this polish I thought of Smurfs for some reason. Then I thought of a murder of a brownie from the Fae folk. It took getting this polish in my hands for the pun on bloody murder to dawn on me. How funny is that? My brain yal, I amused myself with how oblivious I can be.
This dark brown with electric blue shimmer is still currently available. I used 2 coats with topcoat. I love how if you look closely this isn't a smooth shimmer, there are some slightly larger particles that really add some interest and sparkle but have zero texture. You can probably see that better in this video. Love the brushes and the formula, very easy to work with.

I couldn't resist how well these photos looked beside the ones of  Notoriously Morbid's bath bomb in my camera reel. With a name like Bone Yard and being coffin shaped, I just felt like they belonged together here. This product is also still available. I DO surprise you sometimes, right? I used half the bomb here. I will link a photo of the bomb itself and a video.This is one of my favorite bombs from NM to date and of the ones still available. Here's the scent description: Orange Peel, Peppercorn, Apple,Vanilla,Tonka Bean,and Tobacco. I also love Dreadful Echo.
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lacquester blue in brown

 Notoriously Morbid Wailing Lament on inner corner and cheek highlighter
 and My Way til Payday blush.
Femme Fatale Cosmetics Silverwing on lids and lower lash, Vampire Breath on brow and center lid.
Bee's Knees Lacquer RIP These Fish lipbalm
Lacquester polish BbRlOuWeN, Blue in Brown
Jewelry by Sarah Briggs, here's a 20% discount code.

I sent a photo of my mani to Caroline and she mentioned that I probably had a matching eyeshadow. I loved that idea and OF COURSE I did.

This is 2 coats of Blue in Brown with topcoat. Easy to use formula, nice viscosity and opacity. In bright direct light you see mostly blue shimmer, in indirect the taupe base comes through. This is a great neutral with a twist. Video here.

These photos are taken in front of my full spectrum bulbs in a room lit by natural light.







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Lacquester La Licorne Bleue

Can you guys believe it took me almost a year to wear this stunning polish? This was made by Lacquester as a group custom and it definitely required ninja fingers to snag it. A beautiful cornflower blue base filled with shifting unicorn pee shimmer in the famous red/green/gold variety. I did not expect this to be as opaque as it is, score! I used 3 coats for the sake of photos because the camera shows visible nail line even when it's not visible in person. Normally I think 2 coats would be fine for me. Very nice formula, easy to use, appropriate dry time, even application. This is not available at this time, you can look in destashes. All of my photos here are taken in my full spectrum t5 bulbs as sadly it was pouring rain and grey.
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LACQUESTER U.P. POLISHES

Macros in artificial light
PRESS SAMPLES
This post has been a long time coming! Caroline of Lacquester sent me the most amazing swatch box and it has taken a while to get through everything. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to work with her and review these beautiful limited polishes for you. Sadly as of right now these are not available but keep your eye on Lacquester for more stunning and unique polishes. As sad as it is these are not available there's still something to be learned here. Caroline does not skimp on unicorn pee! They are worth flexing your Ninja fingers for.

CHAI LOVE

This is a soothing cafe au lait base with magical colorshifting unicorn pee shimmer. (Red to gold/orange to green.) I really enjoy this name as the base is like creamy frothed chai and the shimmer reminds me of the spices you see on top of the foam. The red was camera shy but I assure you it's there. Second favorite of the bunch. Great neutral with a kick. I am impressed with the opacity here.
  • 3 coats with topcoat
  • self levels well, easy removal.
  • by the third coat the polish was getting sticky. Close between coats or add a smidgen of thinner.
Lacquester Chai Love
LED bulb, this lighting was best to catch the shimmer on
camera but it is not hidden in person.

Lacquester Chai Love
LED bulb, at angle

Lacquester Chai Love
Natural light indoors

Lacquester Chai Love
partial sun

Lacquester Chai Love
sun

natural light

natural light

Natural light

natural light

NORA

Nora is a classic beauty, ladylike but never a bore! Her nails and lips always match. ;) The vintage rose base looks so nice with u.p.



  • 3 coats with topcoat
  • self levels well, easy removal.
  • by the third coat the polish was getting sticky. Close between coats or add a smidgen of thinner. I prefer this to a runny or sheer formula.

  • Lacquester  Nora
    natural light


    Lacquester  Nora
    natural light

    Lacquester  Nora
    sunlight

    Lacquester  Nora
    sunlight at angle

    Lacquester  Nora
    sunlight

    Lacquester  Nora
    LED artificial light

    Lacquester  Nora
    Led,artificial light at angle

    Lacquester  Nora
    Natural diffused light. Nora appears cooler here than in my other photos but this is how my eye saw it in this lighting.

    Lacquester  Nora
    Natural warm light by a window

    EXTREMALISTA AND (H)

    Extremalista and Extremalista Holo were gifts from Caroline for her team. I feel so special and honored! Lovely warm purple bases with the addition of u.p. and holo in (H). There's a reason purple is such a popular unicorn pee base, it
     just allows all the yummy shifts to take center stage. The addition of holo cools (H) down significantly. 
    • 3 coats each with topcoat
    • nice formula, stays where you put it, not too thick or thin.
    • vnl was visible in person but not as pronounced. I didn't mind it.
    • Extremalista (H) on ring finger

    Lacquester Extremalista holo
    Extremalista. LED artificial light

    Lacquester Extremalista holo
     Extremalista H, LED artificial light
    Lacquester Extremalista holo

     artificial light
    Lacquester Extremalista holo
    sunlight

    Lacquester Extremalista holo
    sunlight
    Lacquester Extremalista holo
     natural light near a window. the rough spot is on my nail not
    from the polish
    Lacquester Extremalista holo
    natural light
    Lacquester Extremalista holo
    natural light


    MOODY WATERS

    There has never been a polish so suitably named. Described as a dark grey/taupe/blue green base filled with colorshifting unicorn pee pigment. I don't think I could have commissioned a custom that I would love more. It's all the colors of the ever changing sea and the u.p. mimics how the sunlight plays off the water. 
    • 3 coats with topcoat
    • self levels well, easy removal
    • by the third coat the polish was getting sticky. Close between coats or add a smidgen of thinner
    • this one has some stray tiny holographic glitters

    Lacquester Moody Waters
    LED artificial light
    Lacquester Moody Waters
     LED artificial light
    Lacquester Moody Waters
    Artificial light, at am angle
    Lacquester Moody Waters
    sunlight
    Lacquester Moody Waters
    sunlight
    Lacquester Moody Waters
     natural light by a window
    Lacquester Moody Waters
     natural light, semi shaded
    natural light


    FALL IN A BOTTLE

    Caroline described this a dark red/ maroon base but on me it's more of a juicy apple red. I enjoyed it more than I expected as I'm not usually a red girl. Soooo pretty. Unicorn pee of course.

    • 4 coats with topcoat. I don't usually do 4 but it was so close.
    • some unmixed pigment flating around.
    • rough spot on ring finger is actually on my nail.
    • sheer and a bit patchy but otherwise good formula not too thick or thin. I'm considering this one a jelly. Opaque at 3 coats in most swatches I saw however I have an obstinant nail line.
    Lacquester Fall In A Bottle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Natural Light by a window
    Lacquester Fall In A Bottle
     Natural light
    Lacquester Fall In A Bottle
     Natural light at an angle
    Lacquester Fall In A Bottle
     Natural diffused light
    Lacquester Fall In A Bottle
     LED artificial light
    Lacquester Fall In A Bottle
    LED


    Which one of these shifty beauties is your favorite? I think it's obvious that I'm smitten with Moody Waters but Chai Love is stunning as well. They are all beautiful but those two are the most my style. Hygge anyone? :) Will you be searching for these in destashes or perhaps swaps? I recently found a rare polish I wanted by swapping so it's possible! Let me know in the comments. I hope you enjoyed this post!


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