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Saturday, 7 February 2015
AIPAS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - 7 FEBRUARY 2015
54th Edition
Welcome to the Australian Indie Nail Polish Appreciation Society Newsletter for this week! 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
It was recently Australia Day, and our previous fortnightly challenge was Aussie!
Jae Harrisong (IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Celestial Cosmetics - Apocalypse, Powder Perfect - With My High Heels On and Sea Siren - Where's My Sunnies?
Ames Spencer (IG @awesome_ames) with Sea Siren - Jealousea and Where's My Sunnies?
Lia Smith (IG @bugalugs2311) with Mckfresh Nail Attire - Gotta Have Pav, Two Birds - Fairy Bread
Livia Scarcella with Grace-full Nail Polish - Fellowship Cloak
Briana Allan (IG @briemmara) with MckFresh Nail Attire - Earth and Wind
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.
The current fortnight's theme is Moods if you would like to join in, and don't forget to hashtag your post with #MoodyAIPAS.
NEW POLISH RELEASES
The limited edition Valentine's Day duo is now available from Two Birds Lacquer. You can buy the duo together for $18.50, or the polishes are available separately for $9.95 each.
Help Me Ronda still has some limited edition Vintage Love packages available. The package contains a Hydration Balm and Rub-a-Dub Scrub both in Sweet Rose (vanilla & rose scent), 2 sets of exclusive rose nail vinyl stickers from Loki's Nail Vinyls (red & black, 24 roses each) and exclusive Vintage Love polish from Emily de Molly. The RRP of the products in this set adds up to $41, and is available to purchase for $43 including postage!
Available to Australia only, exclusively through Help Me Ronda.
The Love Forever Valentines Duo and Let The Good Times Roll collections are available now from Shades of Phoenix.
POWDER PERFECT
GRACE-FULL NAIL POLISH
GLAM POLISH
FEMME FATALE COSMETICS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hit the Bottle have changed their store over to Big Cartel, and prices are now listed in Australian Dollars. Also, shipping is capped at $8 Australia wide with tracking.
Shades of Phoenix are looking for swatchers, both for new collections and for blogger/IG reviews. For more info please go to the SOP Blog.
Also on offer this weekend is Free Postage for Aussie customers, and Buy 5 get the 6th free for International customers.
POLISH RELATED INDIE NEWS
Loki's Nail Vinyls have limited edition Valentine's Day themed nail vinyl stickers. Available while stocks last.
Tara is also reviewing and posting tutorials on many Australian nail stamping polishes, plates and related products this month on her blog. If you haven't tried all of the Indie nail stamping products available in Australia, you might want to keep an eye on Loki's Lacquer.
GIVEAWAYS / CONTESTS
SHADES OF PHOENIX
Shades of Phoenix are holding an international giveaway for their 2nd birthday, with three prizes on offer. Entries are available through regramming the contest graphic on Instagram, with bonus entries available on the Rafflecopter of the Shades of Phoenix blog. If you're regramming on Instagram, don't forget the contest hashtag #SOP_epic.
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 Admin team comprises of Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee). Jae Harrison (The Procrastinating Polishr) is an AIPAS Group Mod and Theresa Carter (Grace-full Nail Polish/It's All About The Polish) also assists.
You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.
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 Admin team comprises of Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee). Jae Harrison (The Procrastinating Polishr) is an AIPAS Group Mod and Theresa Carter (Grace-full Nail Polish/It's All About The Polish) also assists.
You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.
GLITTER FOR ALL!
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
AIPAS NEWSLETTER 27th January 2015
53rd 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 we asked to see your favourites of 2014. Naturally this led to you showing off a whole range of colours and finishes, just going to show what amazing Aussie polish makers we have!
Ronda Duong (IG @ronda_isms) with Emily de Molly - Setting Sun (and Alanna Renee - Golden Snitch)
Alinta McMurdo (Polish and Paws) with Glam Polish - Glimmer of Hope
Alinta McMurdo (Polish and Paws) with Glam Polish - Glimmer of Hope
Briana Allen (IG @briemmara) with Mckfresh Nail Attire - Be Careful What You Wish For
Livia Scarcella with Shades of Phoenix - Pixie Snot/Blueberry
Stacey Meldrum with Arcane Lacquer - Strutter
Melissa Larkins (IG @clavum_es) with Shades of Phoenix - Wildfire
Lia Smith (IG @bugalugs2311) with Glittering Elements - Contains Some Nudity and Bettie Pain - Scattered Floor
Theresa Carter (IG @itsallaboutpolish) with Celestial Cosmetics - Shamrock Shine
Jae Harrison (The Procrastinating Polishr) with Two Birds Lacquer - Afternoon Swim
All photos published are done so with the permission of the poster. If you would like to see your themed manis featured in the newsletter, please put your name on the Permission - Photo use in AIPAS newsletter file.
The current theme is Aussie and we're already seeing some great Australian nails! Check out the group or search the hashtag #AussieAIPAS
NEW POLISH RELEASES
BETTIE PAIN POLISH
A new collection from Bettie Pain Polish (from Megan of @snowglobenails) has just been released! The Vanity Collection is available now via Etsy with 8mL and 12mL options, plus you can buy the full size set for $53. More information and swatches can be found at Bettie Pain Polish on Facebook and @bettiepainpolish
BELLA BELLA NAIL COUTURE
Bella Belle have two new releases for the lovers - first up is the special Valentine's Day polish Diamond in the Rough. This one is available now in the Etsy store.
The Bridal Collection is also available now via the Etsy store, with 6 gorgeous new shades available both individually and as a collection.
Bella Belle also have 50% off their remaining Xmas stock so get in quick!
The Bridal Collection is also available now via the Etsy store, with 6 gorgeous new shades available both individually and as a collection.
Bella Belle also have 50% off their remaining Xmas stock so get in quick!
SHADES OF PHOENIX
Two new releases from Shades of Phoenix are now available. This year for Valentine's Day is the Love Forever Duo, two pink polishes to bring out the girly girl in anyone.
Also available now is the Let The Good Times Roll collection, three polishes inspired by the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
All can be found at Shades of Phoenix right now!
EXCLUSIVE RELEASES
SAYURI NAIL LACQUER
The latest group exclusive has been released for members of Sayuri Sweethearts, the Facebook fan group for all things Sayuri.
Twisted Fate is available via Sayuri - but you'll need to be a Sweetheart to buy and see the real colour! (Spoiler: it's not grey)
Help Me Ronda are pleased to announce a Valentine's special - The Vintage Love Package!
This is a limited package consisting of:
1 x Hydration balm in Sweet Rose (A mix of Rose & Vanilla)1 x Rub-a-Dub Scrub in Sweet Rose
2 x sets of Rose sticker vinyls by Loki's Nail Vinyls* (1 set each in red & black, 24 roses per set)
1 x Vintage Love polish by Emily de Molly*
*products are exclusive to the Vintage Love package and will not be sold anywhere else.
Available for presale in the Etsy store here now until sold out. The package will be shipped by 6th February 2015. With a total product value of $41, the package is available for $43 shipped. Available in Australia only.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAYURI NAIL LACQUER
Good news for US and Canadian fans of Sayuri Nail Lacquer - you can now buy all your polish, transfers and accessories directly from sayurinaillacquer.com!
CELESTIAL COSMETICS
Celestial will be briefly shutting the store down from January 30th for stocktake. During this time they will also be setting up a new store. The store will reopen on February 1st still at the same address of http://www.celestialcosmetics.com.au with some brand new colours!
I also hear there may be a sale, be sure to keep up to date on the Celestial Facebook page or via Celestial's Stars fan page.
I also hear there may be a sale, be sure to keep up to date on the Celestial Facebook page or via Celestial's Stars fan page.
GIVEAWAYS / CONTESTS
BRIANA'S 1.5K IG GIVEAWAY
Briana aka @briemmara has reached 1500 Instagram followers and is having a super generous giveaway as a thank you!
Prizes include two custom polishes - a Mckfresh and a Shades of Phoenix, some Loki's Nail Vinyls and some delicious chocolate. Head over to @briemmara on Instagram to enter - you have until Feb 2nd.
SHADES OF PHOENIX
Shades of Phoenix are having an epic 2nd birthday giveaway, you can find out all the details and enter here: http://shadesofphoenix.blogspot.com.au/p/epic-birthday-giveaway.html
Here's a peek at first prize!
WHO IS AIPAS
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 thi newsletter from the web, please drop by and check out our Facebook group for shared swatches, up to date releases, previews and our fortnightly challenges. 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 Admin team comprises of Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee). Jae Harrison (The Procrastinating Polishr) is a AIPAS group Mod and Theresa Carter(Grace-full Nail Polish/It's All About The Polish) also assists.
You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.
Friday, 9 January 2015
AIPAS NEWSLETTER - 8 January 2015
52nd Edition
Welcome to the first Australian Indie Nail Polish Appreciation Society Newsletter for 2015! 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.
I hope you all survived the Aussie Indie Boxing Day Sales! There were some amazing savings to be had.
I hope you all survived the Aussie Indie Boxing Day Sales! There were some amazing savings to be had.
FORTNIGHTLY CHALLENGE
We had a little break in doing the newsletter over Christmas (well not a "break" per say but a "total lack of spare time" period). But that means you get double the theme fun for this newsletter!
Our themes over this period were Mother Nature, and Merry Christmas.
Our themes over this period were Mother Nature, and Merry Christmas.
Briana Allen (IG @briemmara) with Shades of Phoenix - Rawfire
Alinta McMurdo (Polish and Paws) with Powder Perfect - Prettiest Sight to See
Alexis Green (IG @gumnutbabygreen) with Glam Polish - Frost Flower
Lisa Smith (IG @bugalugs2311) with Loki's Lacquer - The Diva Dance, Blue Steel and Shades of Phoenix - Quinninup with Loki's Nail Vinyls
Alexis Green (IG @gumnutbabygreen) with Powder Perfect - Decorate a Palm Tree. Emily de Molly- Ruby Soho, Celestial Cosmetics - Snow Clouds
Brooke Castles (IG @babsnails) with Grace-full Polish - Navy and Celestial Cosmetics - Monocerus
Livia Scarcella with Indee Polish Co - Fair Dinkum Chrissie over green
Alexis Green (IG @gumnutbabygreen) with Powder Perfect - Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal!, Stars Are Shining Brightly, Celestial Cosmetics - Snow Clouds
Rebecca Lavender-Roberts (Polished Peripherals) with Pretty Serious Evie's First Christmas and Loki's Nail Vinyls
Alinta McMurdo (Polish and Paws) with Powder Perfect (shades not listed)
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.
Our current theme is your favourite polish of 2014, which will be much easier to decide on for those of you who have already done your yearly summary blog posts!
NEW POLISH RELEASES
GLAM POLISH
Glam Polish released their Hairspray Collection and Wild At Heart Duo today at 8am AEST on January 8th (5pm EST Jan 7th USA).
Glam Polish released their Hairspray Collection and Wild At Heart Duo today at 8am AEST on January 8th (5pm EST Jan 7th USA).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHADES OF PHOENIX
Shades of Phoenix have extended their end of year clearance sale through to the 19th of January to help celebrate their second birthday.
AIPAS UPDATE
One of our founding members, Nicole Wearmouth, has stepped down from being an active Mod in the group to concentrate on her other interests.
Please welcome Jae Harrison, who has been helping with the group for a little while, who is now stepping into a Mod role.
Please welcome Jae Harrison, who has been helping with the group for a little while, who is now stepping into a Mod role.
POLISH RELATED INDIE NEWS
Loki's Nail Vinyls
Loki's Nail Vinyls has released some Australia Day themed vinyls, with Aussie Flag stencils, and a Mixed Bag of aussie maps, kangaroos, koalas, gum leaves, etc available.
Loki's Nail Vinyls are also releasing Valentine's Day themed vinyls from next week, so if you want some love on your nails, you know what to do.
Loki's Nail Vinyls has released some Australia Day themed vinyls, with Aussie Flag stencils, and a Mixed Bag of aussie maps, kangaroos, koalas, gum leaves, etc available.
Loki's Nail Vinyls are also releasing Valentine's Day themed vinyls from next week, so if you want some love on your nails, you know what to do.
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 and nail/hand/polish related products made in Australia and New Zealand.
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 Admin team comprises of Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee). Jae Harrison is a Mod of the group, and Theresa Carter also assists.
You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.
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 Admin team comprises of Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) and Teneil Masters (Shades of Phoenix/Shades of Teebee). Jae Harrison is a Mod of the group, and Theresa Carter also assists.
You can email the mod team at aussieindiemods@gmail.com or send any of us a private FB message.
GLITTER FOR ALL!
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