Hump Day HARE: Hare Polish King of Carat Flowers

Purchased By Shelby Lou

Hey guys! I had such good intentions to get some swatching done this weekend but all I did was go to a Fleetwood Mac concert Saturday night--say what! I grew up listening to Fleetwood Mac since my parents were fans and have always loved them, especially my Stevie. My husband got me and his mom tickets for Christmas, which totally blew us away. I think this is essentially their last tour--they are pushing 70 now but they still rock it out like nobody's business. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I will never forget. Thank you, hubby <3

Shelby Lou Nails
Hare Polish King Of Carat Flowers
Valentine-Spring Skittle

Okay, enough fan-girling, on to Hump Day HARE! I have been wanting to wear King of Carat Flowers ever since @swatchbucket, one of my nail buddies, posted this swatch on her instagram. I decided I needed something a little Spring-y since winter is really getting to me at this point. So a heart makes it Valentine's-y, too, right?

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Hare Polish
King of Carat Flowers Skittle (without flash)

Hare Polish King of Carat Flowers is a gray crelly with yellow, gold, and light purple glitters along with some magical blue shimmer Hare is famous for. I quite like how this skittle turned out! Usually I stay away from purple and gold since they were my grade-school's colors, but those usually ended up a weird royal purple and mustard... clearly these shades are much more lovely together.

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Hare Polish King of Carat Flowers (without flash)

Shelby Lou Nails
Hare Polish King of Carat Flowers (with flash)

Thumb, index, middle: Two coats Hare Polish King of Carat Flowers, two coats of KBShimmer Clearly On Top.
Ring: Two coats SquareHue Groovy Love (04/13), heart free-handed using Revlon Brilliant Strength Hypnotize and a teeny detail brush, all sealed with KBShimmer Clearly On Top.
Pinky: Three thin coats of Nicole by OPI Carried Away (texture)

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Hare Polish
King of Carat Flowers Skittle (with flash)

It is entirely possible I smashed too many themes into this mani. I still consider my nails to be in rehab at this point, but they are passable. This Hare is one that is periodically restocked, make sure you follow Hare for restock updates!

Products:
Hare Polish
SquareHue
KBShimmer

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HARE polish: For Margot Tenenbaum & Comparison

Purchased By Shelby Lou

Hello all! How about some Hare Polish love? Hare Polish is my favorite brand EVER. I am on a mission to post more of my Hare manis--I wear them often, I just don't ever want want them to be even a little like work by blogging them. Here is a quick mani I wore this week with a polish that doesn't belong to any collection, For Margot Tenenbaum.

Hare Polish
For Margot Tenenbaum
Shown over China Glaze For Audrey
Accent of Nicole by OPI Carrie'd Away

For Margot Tenenbaum is a dusty minty green jelly with gold circles, hexes, flakies, shimmer, and iridescent glitters. I love these colors together in summer! So lovely and shimmery, and one of my favorite things about Hare is the hidden shimmers. In my swatch I have two coats over one coat of China Glaze For Audrey. I chose to layer this because I have some damage from a fight with fakes (don't ask) and jellies alone just ain't gonna fly right now! Nice formula, but as with all jellies patience, thin coats, and a light touch is required. Accent is Nicole by OPI Carrie'd Away, a lovely and shimmery yellow-gold texture. Quite a plain mani for me but I love it!

I also thought a Hare comparison was in order for the curious. Here are some of the other Hares you might think would be similar. You be the judge.

Hare Polish comparison (From Left to Right)
For Margot Tenenbaum (2 coats) over China Glaze For Audrey
For Margot Tenenbaum (3 coats)
Bisbee 2.0 (3 coats)
Bisbee (original formula, 3 coats)
Read My Biorhythm (3 coats)

I might need to have a weekly Hare Day. Check out Hare Polish's blog for all the infos on new releases, social media, and restock news!

Products:
Hare Polish

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Lucki's Mani

Last week Thursday my mother-in-law had to make the terrible decision to put their beloved family dog, Lucki, to sleep. That was harder to type than I thought. I have known Lucki since I first met my husband's family in 2005. She was found abandoned by a dumpster and rescued by Mama G (this is how I think of my mother-in-law in my head). As with most rescues, Lucki rescued her family right back. She was what I call a "dog dog" which I guess means she was all the things a great dog should be--loyal, affectionate, playful, intelligent, protective, loving, silly... I could go on and on. Everyone, especially Mama G,  is devastated. Lucki was 13 years old and still the happy-go-lucky (no pun intended) wonderful dog she was right up to the appointment last Saturday morning.

Maybe some people would think it's weird to do a tribute mani. I know you nail gals will understand.  

Lucki's Mani
Holiday Hoopla was a perfect girly glitter for Lucki

 

Lucki enjoying on of her favorite activities,
sleeping on the couch

Base color: Colors by Llarowe Tequila IV

Pinky: HARE polish Holiday Hoopla

Ring: Nicole by OPI Challenge Red-y 

Middle: Vivid Lacquer paw image stamped with Mentality Scoundrel

Index: Mentality Scoundrel tgradient

Lucki's Mani
Yes, the prints may not be dog prints, but you understand the sentiment

Lucki a couple months ago. She was very sick but not in pain.

Lucki loved being the center of attention, walks, and treats. Whenever you came in the house you had to give her a treat. If two people came in she expected two treats, but it was okay if they came from the same person. I remember her barking when I was hugging my husband (then boyfriend) and she barked like crazy! Maybe she knew I was stealing him away. 

Lucki's Mani
The index finger is reminiscent of Lucki's black nose

Lucki as a happy and healthy girl

You are loved and missed Lucki. I hope you have a football to tear apart, bunnies to chase, and a comfy couch in Heaven. 

Have you loved your pet today?