AIPAS NEWSLETTER - 24 May 2014

28th 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 that remind you of a flower or plant.

Cassandra Goodwin with Celestial Cosmetics - Comet Lulin

Jae Harrison (IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Petal Polish - Poppy

Rala Monster (Miss 9) wearing Sayuri Nail Lacquer - Luminous Illusion

Alinta McMurdo with Powder Perfect - Too Much is Never Enough

Theresa Carter (It's All About The Polish) with Femme Fatale Midsummer Petals

Briana Allan with Femme Fatale - Burning Blossom

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 Revenge of The Nerds - Inspired by computer games, sci-fi, fantasy, general nerdiness!  

NEW POLISH RELEASES

GLAM POLISH

Exotic Illusions Trio and Diamonds are the Girls Best Friend collections are both available for pre-order now from www.glampolish.com.au

SHADES OF PHOENIX

Shades of Phoenix are back and running, with three duo sets released this Friday, together with their new base and top coat.

HOLLISH POLISH

The Hollish Winter 2014 Precious Collection will be released on May 31st. It features 10 full coverage micro glitter polishes in sparkly neutral and jewel tones.  Swatches to come!

hollishnails.etsy.com  Facebook.com/hollishnails

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sayuri Nail Lacquer will be at the Young Designer Markets in Southbank (Brisbane) next Sunday, June 1st.  You can also keep updated on what markets Sayuri will be at on their market/events page.

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 - 11 May 2014

26th 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 "They Picked My Polish" and a few members decided to throw it to other members in the group to pick a number, make suggestions until the first untried was hit, and all sorts of other ways.

 Kierra Thorn with Femme Fatale - Hydraxia and Shades of Phoenix - Poseidon over Maybelline Sea-Quins

Jae Harrison (IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Arcane Lacquer - Bated Breath

  Emma Marks with Hollish - I Bleed Rubies, and her 2 1/2 year old assistant with Hollish - I'll be Cyan You and Cyan-ide

Emma Marks (Attempting Fantastic) with Celestial Cosmetics - Crow Eater

Alinta McMurdo with Emily de Molly - Tread Lightly

 Ronda Duong (IG @ronda_isms) with MckFresh Nail Attire - Xander with Dead Set Babes vamp lip nail deco

Briana Allan with Smudged - Gravel

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 Special Effects!  Glow in the Dark, UV reactive, Thermal - anything with a little bit more than just gorgeous polish.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEAD SET BABES

We're happy to announce the launch of Dead Set Decals - easy nail art for everyone! http://www.deadsetbabes.com/collections/dead-set-vinyl-nail-decals

To celebrate the launch, we're offering 25% off storewide this weekend with the code FLASH25

POWDER PERFECT

Powder Perfect is having a sale until EOD Monday - 15% off site wide, plus first 10 orders get a free gift for their Mum! (or themselves!)

GIVEAWAYS / CONTESTS

Alinta McMurdo's Lyme Awareness Giveaway is still on.

Check out her instagram account for the pic to repost.

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 - 15 February 2014

15th Edition

Welcome to the Australian Indie Polish Appreciation Society newsletter for this week.  I hope you all survived Valentine's Day.

WEEKLY THEME

Sylvie Lam (IG @smudgedpolish) wearing Celestial Cosmetics - Jaquen H'ghar and Michelle Wong with Shades of Phoenix - We're All Mad Here

  

Sandy Foskett (Teen Polish Queen) with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Wolfsbane and Indee Polish Co - Liquid Daze and Briana Allan with Pretty Serious - Purple Monkey Dishwasher

Livia Scarcella with Gloss n Sparkle - Riders On The Storm and Jae Harrison (IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Gloss n Sparkle - Fruit Tingle 

Anthea Cosentino with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Mushroom Cloud

NEW RELEASES

LOVE THY POLISH

10 Speckled n Freckled, 4 new core holos

PEITA'S POLISH

New Chicago Collection releasing on 22 February

WHAT'S IN-DIE BOX

March theme - Superheroes and Villains

Contributors:  Peita's Polish, Glam Polish, Lilypad Lacquer, Sayuri Nail Lacquer, Arcane Lacquer

ARCANE LACQUER

Soft Pulses Collection - released 28th January

POWDER PERFECT

2 new collections releasing on Monday 17 February, together with new "Dropped My Jaffas" cute-icle balm

A message from Powder Perfect:

Our Troubadour Collection has 4 polishes in romantic pastel shades. And we are releasing our Abandoned Mandion Collection with 10 polishes, all inspired by the faded glory of long abandoned houses. 

Available on our website www.powderperfect.com.au and our QLD stockists "The Collective" "5 Quirky Cherubs" and "Two Create Handmade Elegant Bliss"

Cream - Aquitaine, Mint - Tristan, Pale Purple - Salut D'Amor, Pale Pink - Isolde

HOLLISH POLISH

Hollish will be releasing two new collections - Save the Day (cremes and shimmers with one multi glitter) and an assortment of glassfleck shimmers on Feb 28th.  Photos to come.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GIVEAWAYS

Anthea from Sayuri Nail Lacquer has recently returned from Japan, and will have a stall at the Brisbane Twilight Markets on 21 February 2014.

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 (The 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 - 9 November 2013

Welcome to issue 3 of the Australian Indie Polish Appreciation Society newsletter!

We are nine days into November, so you know what that means!  Christmas is just around the corner, and it is time for our Aussie Indies to start releasing their seasonal collections.  We have some new and future collection releases to share with you today, as well as some fan photos from our Pink theme from this week.

WHO IS AIPAS 

The Australian Indie Polish Appreciation Society was created with one simple goal - to help our awesome Aussie Indie brands take over the polish world! Muahaha!

You can join in on the fun and keep track of release info and sales by joining the AIPAS Facebook Group, or simply follow this blog for our newsletters.

Your AIPAS Mod team consists of Cassie Goodwin, Nicole Wearmouth, Relle Kins and Teneil Masters.  You can email the Mod Team at aussieindiemods (or send a private Facebook message).

WEEKLY THEME - PINK INDIES 

Cassie took pity on us this week, and let us wear ALL THE PINK!  There was a fantastic range of pinks in all tones and finishes, from delicate shimmers to bold glitterbombs.  Unfortunately we don't have room to share them all with you in this newsletter, but here is a small selection to whet your appetite.

Anthea Cosentino (http:// with McKFresh Nail Attire - Tokyo Smile (custom), Briana Allan IG @briemmara with Glam Polish - Ziggy Stardust, Caitlin Vine IG @caitnails with Peita's Polish - Love or Labels (LE)

Dannielle Duong with Pretty Serious Cosmetics - Claris, Lily Jinks IG @lilyandjinks with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Displaced Dreams

Ruth McKinlay IG @madvoice with Loki's Lacquer - LeeLoo Dallas Multipass 

Don't forget to comment on THIS POST if you are happy for us to share your photos in the newsletter!

LAST WEEK'S RELEASES

Pretty Pots - Colour Riot Collection - Friday 1 November

New collection featuring 12 new polishes including sparkly glitter toppers, pastels and more.
A colour-crazy collection! 

Sayuri Nail Lacquer - Speakeasy Collection - Monday 4 November

Sayuri's 3rd full collection

Dead Set Babes - Festivus Christmas Collection - Friday 8 November

...and Festivus for the rest of us...

THIS WEEK'S RELEASES

Aussie Indie Brands, remember to send your release and sale info through to aussieindiemods@gmail.com so that we can include the info our newsletter! Unfortunately the Facebook feed moves too fast to find information easily, so we have to rely on you to drop us a line.


Glam Polish - Pixie Hollow Collection
Saturday 9 November - 8 polish collection

Powder Perfect - Home Alone Christmas Collection
Sunday 10 November - 12 polishes inspired by the Home Alone movies and all things Christmassy!

(I could not locate a group shot, so here are some pictures to give you an idea! - Swatches by @lilyandjinks and @strawbrie)

Dead Set Babes - Champagne and Sparkles at Midnight NYE Collection

Friday 15 November

CURRENT GIVEAWAYS

Indee Polish Co is holding an Instagram contest and it is open until there are 1,000 followers.

Dead Set Babes have given their website a facelift and orders until 9th November can use a 10% off coupon code, plus have a chance to win the Dead Set Babes Golden Ticket.

UPCOMING RELEASES AND SALES

Join the Facebook Group to keep up to date on all new releases and sales!

Saturday 16 November - Celestial Cosmetics - A very merry AUSSIE Christmas collection

Sunday 17 November - Arcane Lacquer - Christmas Reflections

Monday 18 November - Hollish Polish - Deck the Nails collection

That's it for this week!  Glitter for all!

Relle