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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.

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


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 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.

Saturday, 13 September 2014

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 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!