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.

AIPAS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - 13 September 2014

44th 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 weekly challenge.

WEEKLY CHALLENGE

This week our theme was Puntacular Fun.  We only had a few swatches shared, but there were pun pics aplenty in the theme announcement post!  

Ames Spencer (IG @awesome_ames) with Sea Siren Cosmetics - Seas The Day and Jealousea topped with Dead Set Babes - Taking the Mick

Briana Allen with Shades of Phoenix - A Very Merry Unbirthday

 Emma Marks (Attempting Fantastic) with Pretty Serious - Poltergeist Puddle (allowed in under Cassandra's "Polish plus Pun Post" rule)

Livia Scarcella with Dead Set Babes - Fanta-sea Land

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 week's theme is ...... OLD FAITHFUL - that polish you keep going back to re-wear, you may have even bought multiple back-ups!  Share your favourite oldest and most frequently used polish next week.

NEW POLISH RELEASES

GLOSS N SPARKLE

Gloss ‘n Sparkle have released Part II of the Hail to the King Collection, with ten new polishes in store. Also available are 6 new delicious fragrances of cuticle oil, Sugar Cookie, Fairy Floss, Candy Cane, Coconut & Lime, Caramel Apple Cider and Wild Honeysuckle. All available now at www.glossnsparkle.net

SAYURI NAIL LACQUER

Sayuri's new Otherworldly collection, comprising of 5 shades including one limited edition, will be released at 8:00pm AEST on Monday 15 September 2014.

L-R Evil Desire (LE), Dark Intent, Magick Solace, Mystic Souls,Umbra.

SHADES OF PHOENIX

Last week Shades of Phoenix released their new shade, Wildfire. This week, we have a sneak peek at the upcoming exclusive Halloween duo, Witches' New Year, which is set to release early next fortnight.

FEMME FATALE COSMETICS

Femme Fatale Cosmetics are releasing their Halloween Boxed Set this Sunday 14th Sept 8pm AEST.  There are 25 sets available, and only 10 bottles of Wickerman Embers revived.  Then on Monday 15th Sept 9am AEST, the Halloween Duo shades will be available individually.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LYZ COSMETICS

Lyz Cosmetics now has FREE shipping for local orders above $20.  Just use code FREESHIP upon checkout.

POLISH RELATED INDIE NEWS

HELP ME RONDA

To celebrate Help Me Ronda's 1st birthday tomorrow, Ronda is donating 50% of all sales for the day to The Heart Foundation.  Ronda's cuticle balms not only care for your fingers, they will smell fantastic too!  In fact, you might find it difficult to stop yourself from asking strangers on the street to smell your fingers!  Get your hydration on, have fantastical fragrant phalanges and help out the Heart Foundation by making a purchase on 14 September.

GIVEAWAYS / CONTESTS

LYZ COSMETICS

Lyz Cosmetics are giving away one exclusive polish from their upcoming collection. This color is Partying Bride - a very happily married, cheerful lady. Contest is for one week only starting today on Instagram @lyzcosmetics

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.

You can join in the fun and keep track of the latest release and sale info, as well as giveaways and other polish related discussions by joining the AIPAS Facebook Group. 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 Cassie Goodwin (Reluctant Femme), 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!

AIPAS NEWSLETTER - 28 June 2014

33rd 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 weekly challenge.

WEEKLY CHALLENGE

This week's theme was polishes or brands starting with S!  

Jae Harrison (IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Shades of Phoenix - Mictlan

Relle Kins (Lazy Lacquerista) with Arcane Lacquer - Seemless

Ronda Duong (IG @ronda_isms) with Smudged - The Meadow

Nicole Cousins (IG @victory_nails) with Emily de Molly - Serenity

  

Rebecca Lavender-Roberts (Polished Peripherals) with Miss Ashleigh - Supernova and Alanna Renee - Sandpit

Julia Steele Scott (IG @nailpolishparty) with Arcane Lacquer - Made of Scars

Ann Wong (IG @annvsv) with Smudged - Sun and Moon

  

Kat Bee (IG @katherinelb12) with Shades of Phoenix - Zeus and Emily de Molly - Sombre Party

Emma Marks (Attempting Fantastic) with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Sea Pony

Cassandra Goodwin with Lilypad Lacquer - Seasong

Briana Allan with Emily de Molly - Simplicity

Kireina Kate Warner (IG @thepolishedpeony) with Fox & Owl Polish - Starship

Teneil Masters (IG @shadesofteebee)with Shades of Phoenix - Juno

 

Alexis Green (IG @gumnutbabygreen) with Alanna Renee - Stupify

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 week's theme is ...... In the Summertime!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAYURI NAIL LACQUER

Sayuri's stocktale sale continues, and there is still time to snag a bargain with the sale ending at 11:59pm on Monday night.  Everything is reduced, with some polish as low as $4.95 and free shipping offered for orders over $50.

Sayuri will also have a stall at the Young Designers Market at Southbank on Sunday, so drop by and check out all the sparkles.

SHADES OF PHOENIX

Shades of Phoenix is offering free shipping on all Australian orders over $50, and free shipping on international orders over $85!

If you were interested in any of The Fates trio, just a heads up that stock is down to the last few bottles, so you will want to get in fast.

Are you a nail polish blogger?  Did you know SOP have a secret blogger code for bloggers who wish to purchase 4 or more polishes to review?  Contact SOP directly if you are interested in this offer.

TWO BIRDS

Two Birds is having an end of financial year stocktake sale, and all discontinued shades are 50% off, no code required.

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.

You can join in the fun and keep track of the latest release and sale info, as well as giveaways and other polish related discussions by joining the AIPAS Facebook Group. 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 Cassie Goodwin (Reluctant Femme), 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!