Frankenstain Nail Polish - The Vampire Strain

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Hello Lovelies! Well I was back to posting in the mornings, however, it's now officially Autism Awareness Month, which is very dear to me. My 11 year old daughter, Kallista, has Asperger's Syndrome, a high functioning form of Autism marked by social deficits, sensitivity to certain sounds, textures and flavors, and self-stimulating behaviors (hand flapping, spinning, rocking, etc). Last year I participated in 30 Days of Blue for Autism Awareness, but since my review schedule is so heavy this year, I am rotating in some nail art and multiple daily posts. I'll also be sharing information about Autism as well as my daughter's story. Please take the time to listen to what I have to say, what others have to say, and educate yourself. 1 in 55 children will be diagnosed with and Autism Spectrum Disorder, which means that you WILL know someone with Autism. Learning the facts is so very important. Had people just taken the time to understand Autism on even the smallest level, my daughter's struggle would have been less. 

On that same note, tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day, and I encourage you all to join in and "Light It Up Blue" for Autism Awareness. I'll be sporting a blue manicure - won't you join me and help shine a light on Autism? It doesn't need to be fancy - you can wear plain blue polish, or do some nail art. It's up to you. I just ask that you spread the word.  I'll be back this evening with my first Autism Awareness Manicure, as well as my daughter's story. It's a hard story to tell, so I ask that you read it, think about it, and take it to heart.

But for right now, let's check out some awesome polish!!

Today I have another beauty from Frankenstain Nail Polish. The Vampire Strain is a pinkinsh/red pearlescent jelly base packed with a various black and red glitters,  as well as silver shard glitters. This is the very first Frankenstain Nail polish that I came across, and it immediately piqued my interest! It's definitely vampy, and is certainly something I could see a Vampire sporting!

This is 3 coats of The Vampire Strain topped with NPB Glitter Food and HK Girl Top Coat (Please forgive the depth of focus here - I had yet to really figure out my macro filters!):

 




































I really dig this polish. I love me some vampies, and this is just so Vampire-esque! The red base and black glitters really make this polish something special, and those large round glitters are awesome!

The Vampire Strain's formula was pleasant to work with and I had no problems with thickening or gooping. Application was easy peasy - no clumping glitters, no fishing for the larger glitters, and even the large silver shards were cooperative. The red base is very sheer, so if you want full opacity you will need 3 thicker coats. TVS does look really cool at 2 coats as well, if you don't mind a little VNL.  This girl does dry a bit textured, mostly due to the shard glitters, but this is nothing a coat of Glitter Food or Gelous can't handle.  Removal was easy, however make sure that you use a good base coat, since this girl can stain a little. Nothing that won't come off with soap and a soft nail brush though!

Overall I am really digging this polish, although I do wish that I had chosen to wear it AFTER I had shaped my stilettos! This girl was a real showstopper while out and about as well - I had several people stop and ask what polish I was wearing. One of the things that I really enjoyed about this polish was how the base color seemed to change with the lighting. In direct light, it leans a pinkish-red, but in low light, it's a deep, blood-like burgundy.  If you're a fan of vampies, this is a must have for your collection. 

Frankenstain Nail Polish can be found at FrankenstainNails on Etsy and all polishes are 3-free, cruelty free and handmade. Full size bottles go for $7.25, minis for $3.50. Frankenstain Nail Polish has a HUGE selection, and every combination is unique. What are you waiting for? Go check it out! Also, don't forget to follow Frankenstain Nail Polish on Facebook!

What do you think of The Vampire Strain? Are you a fan of vampies?

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber   
  



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Frankenstain Nail Polish: Holo!! Hooray!! and Let Me Count The Ways

Hello Lovelies! Happy Tuesday! I'm slowly but surely starting to catch up again. I cannot tell you how happy this makes me. I have been so stressed out over being so behind on swatches (especially White Owl!). I know that life happens, but my OCD isn't happy about being off schedule in any way. My OCD is also flipping out because I keep forgetting my review disclaimer in my posts!

Today I have 2 polishes from Frankenstain Nail Polish, a fairly new Indie Brand. I had come across Frankenstain's polishes while browsing Etsy a few times, and was very excited when Sarah contacted me to review some! Frankenstain's slogan : "From Our Twisted Minds to Your Lovely Nails!" is absolute genius and it really does resonate throughout their creations.

Today I'll be showing you Holo!! Hooray! and Let Me Count The Ways. These girls are among the softer side of Frankenstain's pretties, but don't be fooled! These babies definitely pack a punch!

First up is my very favorite Frankenstain Polish, Holo!! Hooray!!, a beautiful silver holographic glitter polish. Holo!! Hooray!! (hereby known as "HH") can be worn alone, or layered to add sparkle. I chose to wear HH sans undies, since I LOVE a good holo glitter.

This is 3 thin coats of Holo!! Hooray! topped with Gelous and HK Girl Top Coat (Click on the photos to make larger). Photos are intentionally on the dark side to show the holo:

Although Holo glitters are nothing new, I'm always thrilled to find a good one! Holo!! Hooray!! is one of the nicest holographic glitters in my stash, and I know I'll need a backup bottle! The holo effect is very strong and visible in almost every lighting condition. In sunlight, HH is almost blinding! If you're looking for some serious holo sparkle, don't pass on this baby!

HH's formula is Indie thick, but this is always a bonus with heavy glitters. Not thickening or clumpy glitters and application was a breeze. HH does dry texctured, so I recommend either a coat of Gelous or Glitter Food if you like a smooth surface.

Next up is Let Me Count the Ways, a stunning blue with hints of purple shimmer, infused with blue holo and sparse purple glitters. This polish is part of FP's Valentine's Day Collection, but it's been so popular that they've decided to keep it around.

This is 3 thin coats of Let Me Count The Ways with top coat (Click photos to make larger):

I love blue polish. LOVE it. And Let Me Count The Ways (LMCTW) is a fabulous blue! I love this particular shade - kind of reminds me of a Husky's eyes - but throw in the soft shimmer and a touch of glitter?  *Swoon*!

LMCTW's formula was Indie thick as well, although not hard to work with. In fact, the only issues I had were due to my nail shape on my right hand! No thickening during use and no glopping or gooping. Since LMCTW is not a glitter bomb, no fishing is needed. Application was smooth and dry time was fast. LMCTW dries smooth to the touch, so all you'll need is your usual top coat for added shine.

I am very impressed with Frankenstain Nail Polish. The formula is great, the colors are gorgeous, and application is nice and smooth. I do have to mention that wear time was great as well -I wore these for over 24 hours with zero chipping or tip wear! I have 3 more pretties from FNP to share with you all (unfortunately one of the polishes broke when I went to open the bottle. My mailman is notoriously heavy handed and I'm actually surprised that this was my first casualty.), so be sure to check back soon!

Frankenstain Nail Polish can be purchased via Frankenstain Nails on Etsy. All Frankenstain Nail Polish is 3-free and cruelty free, handmade and hand labeled.  Full size bottles run $7.25 and minis are $3.50. FNP has a TON of polish available, so be sure to check them out! You can also follow Frankenstain Nail Polish on Facebook for updates and information.

What do you think of these polishes? Which is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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