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

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!

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

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.

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 

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 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.

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

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 

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.

WHAT'S IN-DIE BOX DECEMBER

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 NAIL LACQUER

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

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

LOKI'S NAIL VINYLS

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!