Tuesday 25 November 2014

AIPAS NEWSLETTER - 25 NOVEMBER 2014

50th Edition

Welcome to the 50th edition of the Australian Indie Nail Polish Appreciation Society Newsletter! AIPAS is a Facebook group of brands and fans that have come together to share the love of Australian Indie Polish.  If you're only stumbling across this newsletter from the web, please drop by and check out our Facebook group for shared swatches, up to date release previews and our fortnightly challenge.

FORTNIGHTLY CHALLENGE


Last fortnight's theme was Jewels of AIPAS, with members showing off their finest jewel toned polishes.

Alexis Green (IG @gumnutbabygreen) with Moonstone Nail Polish - Hysteria
Holly Denton with Hollish - Sapphire
  
 Emma Marks (Attempting Fantastic) with Glam Polish - Indulgence
Michelle Dash (IG @punkydash) with Peita's Polish - Roxy and Mr Cellophane

Theresa Carter (IG @itsallaboutpolish) with Grace-full Nail Polish - You Have My Bow
Briana Allan (IG @briemmara) with Two Birds - Sugilite
  
Livia Scarcella with Bella Belle - My Blu Suede Shoes, Shades of Phoenix - At The Ready
Kirena Kate Warner (The Polished Peony) with Peita's Polish - Shipwrecked, Nailbark - Rudolph and Celestial Cosmetics - End of Days

Rebecca Lavender-Roberts (Polished Peripherals) with Femme Fatale - Embercrush and Neptune Tempest
Renee Jordan with MLO Polish - Midnight At The Oasis and other as yet unnamed shades

Jae Harrison (IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Glam Polish - Conjuring
Julia Steele-Scott (IG @nailpolishparty) with Loki's Lacquer - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
  
Melissa Larkins (IG @clavum_es) with Bella Belle - Sea Maiden, Milky Way and Snow
Nicole Cousins (IG @victory_nails) with Picture Polish - Pirouette 

Stacey Meldrum with Arcane Lacquer - Anti Gravity

All photos published are done so with the permission of the poster.  If you would like to see your photos included in the weekly theme, please put your name on the Permission - Photo use in AIPAS newsletter file.

This fortnight's theme is Let's Get Feminine - don't forget to tag your mani in the group with #letsgetfeminine, and #AIPASfortnightlychallenge and #AIPASlove for Instagram!

NEW POLISH RELEASES



Celestial Cosmetics have released the My Christmas Carols collection, with 6 new shades available both as a set, and individually.  Celestial have also released their first 5 Stamping Polishes.

My Christmas Carols 




Stamping Polishes





Emily de Molly have released 9 new shades, inspired by the movie Anchorman 2.  This collection was released on Saturday 22 November, and is available to purchase as a set, and separately.





December's theme is Aussie Christmas!  We want to share our summer Christmas with our friends all around the world.  It's all sun,s and and surf down under at holiday time!

Brands participating this month are Glittering Elements, McFresh Nail Attire, Lilypad Lacquer, Glam Polish and Peita's Polish.

Pre-orders are open until 5pm Saturday 29th November AUSTRALIAN STANDARD TIME.




Sayuri have released Set 2 Nail Transfers from the Sayuri x Hungry Designs collaboration.  This set is inspired by Disney Princesses and includes 20 images.  Available from Sayuri under the Nail Accessories category.


Sayuri's limited edition Red Shirt is making another appearance for Brisbane Supanova, and is available from the Sayuri stall, or for those of you who can't make it to Supanova, it will be available for sale on the Sayuri website from 28th to 30th November.




Shades of Phoenix have two new collections available, the Bloggers Who Inspire collection (now off pre-order) and three new addition to the Fire collection.




ANNOUNCEMENTS



Formerly of Loki's Lacquer, Tara has opened a store for all your nail vinyl needs.  Sheets of nail vinyls from $1.50 in a variety of designs, two sizes of nail aprons from $5.00, and custom orders are also available.  Postage within Australia for $1.50 no matter the size of the order.



WHO IS AIPAS


The Australian Indie Polish Appreciation Society was created with a simple goal, to help promote and share the love of Aussie Indie polish brands.

AIPAS is a Facebook group of brands and fans that have come together to share the love of Australian Indie Polish.  If you're only stumbling across this newsletter from the web, please drop by and check out our Facebook group for shared swatches, up to date release previews and our weekly challenge.  If a community isn't your style, you can always follow this blog using GFC or Bloglovin and get some of the highlights.

The AIPAS Mod team comprises of Nicole Wearmouth, Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee).

You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.

GLITTER FOR ALL!

Sunday 9 November 2014

AIPAS Newsletter - 9 Nov 2014

49th Edition 

Welcome to the Australian Indie Nail Polish Appreciation Society Newsletter for this fortnight! AIPAS is a Facebook group of brands and fans that have come together to share the love of Australian Indie Polish. If you're only stumbling across this newsletter from the web, please drop by and check out our Facebook group for shared swatches, up to date release previews and our fortnightly challenge.

FORTNIGHTLY CHALLENGE 


This fortnight's theme was Horror/Halloween. With the abundance of amazing Halloween collections being released by our favourite brands we saw a lot of great #nightmarenails - even multiple ventures into nail art!


Briana Allen with (L) Shades of Phoenix - Third Harvest and (R) Mckfresh - Hoggle

Nicole Cousins (IG: @victory_nails) with Glam Polish - Frankenslime and Frankenslime 2014
Livia Scarcella with Pretty Serious - Bloody Bride

Alexis Green (IG: @gumnetbabygreen) with Moonstone Nail Polish - Enchanted Ceiling

Alinta McMurdo (IG: @alintamcmurdo) with Femme Fatale (L) Wickerman Embers and (R) Time for Slime

Theresa Carter (IG: @itsallaboutthepolish) with Celestial Cosmetics - End of Days
Leeanne Holdforth (IG: @leeanneholdforth) with Glam Polish - Corpse Bride and Vidia, Glittering Elements - Not a Cloud in The Sky

Tara Rogers (IG: @ lokislacquer) with (Top) Femme Fatale - Gossamer Dust and (Bottom) Femme Fatale - Stars Lament, Abuse The Ooze, Noxious Mire and Sparkleshell 

Jae Harrison (IG: @procrastinatingpolishr) with Celestial Cosmetics - End of Days
Tracy Pask (IG: @oliviajade19) with Glam Polish - Snoopy the Witch


All photos published are done so with the permission of the poster. If you would like to see your photos included in the weekly theme, please put your name on the Permission - Photo use in AIPAS newsletter file.

Next fortnight's theme is (drumroll) Jewel Tones. Rich, luscious and vibrant - show us your ruby reds, emerald greens, sapphire blues... you get the picture. Hashtag it #jewelsofAIPAS

 NEW POLISH RELEASES


Celestial Cosmetics


Celestial Cosmetics have a stunning new collection - The Bon Temps collection - a collaboration with Color4Nails. The collection was released on Saturday 8 November, with six shades inspired by the ever popular TV show True Blood. All six polishes are black based with different duochrome shimmers and platinum silver flakies.







The Bon Temps collection is available now via www.celestialcosmetics.com.au - don't miss out!

Shades of Phoenix


Shades of Phoenix have just reopened and have debuted six gorgeous new shades - the Bloggers Who Inspire collection. Six polishes inspired by some of our great Aussie bloggers - Look What the Bats Dragged In, Muggle Manicures, Lazy Lacquerista, Reluctant Femme, Pretty Random and Bettina Nails.  All are available for pre-order via http://shadesofphoenix.bigcartel.com/

This collection can be purchased as a set in full size or in 9mL minis, or individually in full size (12mL). Pre-orders will ship before 24th November.


Further shades have also been discontinued - make sure you head over to Shades of Phoenix so you don't miss out on a potential lemming.

Glam Polish

Another vibrant new collection from Glam Polish was released on Saturday, these nine new beauties are the Broadway Collection, be sure to check them out - available both as a full set or individually.


Another exciting new offering from Glam Polish is the limited edition gift box seen below - four mini or two full size Xmas holo's packaged with  a lip balm, cuticle balm and a small pack of nail art studs. Great gift idea for the polish lover or... yourself!





GIVEAWAYS / CONTESTS

Mckfresh Nail Attire


Mckfresh will be holding a giveaway in the Mckfreshies Facebook Fan Group when the group reaches 250 members. Swing by and become a Mckfreshie!

WHO IS AIPAS 


The Australian Indie Polish Appreciation Society was created with a simple goal, to help promote and share the love of Aussie Indie polish brands. AIPAS is a Facebook group of brands and fans that have come together to share the love of Australian Indie Polish. If you're only stumbling across this newsletter from the web, please drop by and check out our Facebook group for shared swatches, up to date release previews and our weekly challenge. 

 If a community isn't your style, you can always follow this blog using GFC or Bloglovin and get some of the highlights. The AIPAS Mod team comprises of Nicole Wearmouth, Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee), assisted by Jae Harrison (The Procrastinating Polishr) and Theresa Carter(Grace-full Nail Polish/It's All About The Polish). You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.