CbL Mocha Grande

I have a Colors by Llarowe color from last year's fall collection to share with you today. I actually purchased this last year and it got lost in my mix of already swatched polishes when it wasn't! I rescued it from the wrong pile this summer and decided to save it for a more fitting time of year. I used to not be a fan of brown polishes in the least, but last fall I became a fan. This one is pretty awesome!

Mocha Grande

Mocha Grande is a deep chocolate brown intense linear holo with copper, gold and red shimmer.

Collection: Colors by Llarowe Fall 2015

Color: This is such a beautifully rich brown shade. It is very saturated and looks just like chocolate. The holo in this is incredibly intense! It's holo-rific! I don't own a shade like this or anything nearly as good. This is a stunning color.

Formula: This had an excellent 2 coat formula. It was smooth and easy to apply. There was one caveat to this polish that I wish weren't the case. This stained my nails. It didn't stain them badly, but it did leave a slight brownish hue to my nails when removed despite base coat. Not a deal breaker, but not something I care for either.

Price: I purchased this from Llarowe's site for $12.00. The site is currently on vacation mode but will return December 1st.

Overall: I so absolutely wish this was a 5 golden paint splatter polish. Everything about it really ticks all of those boxes. This color is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and the formula application was perfection. That little bit of staining is that one thing that keeps this from being perfect. I'd still recommend this polish, but maybe use an extra coat of base coat just in case.

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Thursday!

Throwback Thursday: Colors by Llarowe Little Boy Blue

This next CbL polish doesn't really even qualify for my Throwback Thursday, since it's not a year old yet. I can't find it available for purchase anywhere though, but I have the swatch in my swatch folder ready and waiting. It's going to have to go into the Throwback Thursday vault, and be one of those few polishes I post that must be VHTF at this point? Please someone correct me if I'm wrong?

Little Boy Blue

 Little Boy Blue is a sky blue with golden and pink shimmer.

Collection: Colors by Llarowe Spring 2014

Color: This color is drop dead gorgeous. This is one of those super special colors that I come across that I know is going to win my heart. The blue is beautiful, but that golden and pink shimmer is what makes this polish extraordinary.

Formula: This formula was easy to apply and use. I used 3 coats above.

Price: I paid $12.00 for this on the Llarowe site when it released. You cannot purchase this now. I don't follow indies closely, so I'm not sure if this discontinued entirely or if it will eventually be restocked? Beats me. I'm sorry :(.

Overall: Beautifully stunning nail polish. This is definite must have and contender for my Top 25 of 2014. Amazing.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Thursday!

Colors by Llarowe The Mighty Red Baron

I try to avoid CbL because I will get that incredible impulsive desire to buy every single polish created. CbL makes beautiful polishes, and every once in awhile I find them hard to resist! I have The Might Red Baron to share with you from this past spring collection. I will say I partially bought this just for the name alone, it immediately popped the Snoopy vs. the Red Baron song in my head. I L-O-V-E Snoopy, so any reference gets my attention. The polish though is excellent and gorgeous!

The Mighty Red Baron

 The Mighty Red Baron is a deep scattered red holographic.

Color: I love red and I love holo. The combination is perfect. I love the richness of this red, and the scattered holo effect. Sometimes, I must admit I prefer a scattered holo. I know many people prefer linear.

Formula: I found this formula easy to apply and use. I used 3 coats above.

Price: This is $12.00 on Llarowe's website.

Overall: Gorgeous red holo polish. The formula was great. I think this color would be perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

I'll leave you with the Snoopy vs. the Red Baron song....



Happy Tuesday!