AIPAS NEWSLETTER - 31 August 2014

42nd 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 Vamp It Up! and it proved rather popular with AIPAS members, with a few coming back for a second helping.  Wonderful to see!!

Stacey Meldrum with Arcane Lacquer - Festive Embrace

Alexis Green (IG @gumnutbabygreen) with Glam Polish - Majestic

Teneil Masters (Shades of Teebee) with Shades of Phoenix -  Rouge

Anthea Cosentino (IG @glitterscape) with Pretty Serious Cosmetics - Viscous Vampire

Emma Marks (Attempting Fantastic) with Glam Polish - Temestarii

Julia Steele Scott (IG @nailpolishparty) with Pretty Serious - Bloody Bride and MckFresh Nail Attire - Angel

Christine David (IG @serenitynails_) with Sayuri Nail Lacquer - Putting On The Ritz

Adelle Waterhouse with Pretty Serious - Hell On Wheels and Celestial Cosmetics - Reaper Crew

Nicole Cousins (IG @victory_nails) with Emily de Molly - Maddy's Magenta, Celestial Cosmetics - Elegantly Wasted and Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Ebon Roses

Bec Dawber with Lilypad Lacquer - True Blood

Alinta McMurdo (Polish & Paws) with Peita's Polish - All Flavour No Bite and Glam Polish - Ciao Bitches

Rebecca Lavender-Roberts (Polished Peripherals) with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Bloodberry

Jae Harrison (IG @procrastinagingpolishr) with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Twilight Sorcery

Briana Allan with Arcane Lacquer - Repeat Caveat

Kat Bee (IG @katherinelb12) with Shades of Phoenix - Athena

Briana Allan with MckFresh Nail Attire - Willow

Leeanne Holdforth (IG @leeanneholdforth) with Love Thy Polish - Drained

Nicole Cousins (IG @victory_nails) with Powder Perfect - Fading Tapestry and Storm Rainbow

Kierra Thorn with Arcane Lacquer - Lividity Setting In

Tash Birch (IG @tashisdead) with Peita's Polish - Kissable, Lilypad Lacquer - Vampalicious and Gloss n Sparkle - Symphony

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 in the Group.  

Next week's theme is ......Got the Hots for the Dots!  All the circle glitters, or grab out those dotting tools and go crazy!

NEW POLISH RELEASES

SHADES OF PHOENIX

The new Sophisticated Simplicity collection from Shades of Phoenix was released this week (and if you were a member of the Phoenix Flames fan group, you knew all about the sneaky early release).  This collection features 5 new shades, and is available as a set, or individually.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAYURI NAIL LACQUER

Sayuri Nail Lacquer will have a stall at the Young Designers Market next weekend (Sunday 7th) from 10am to 4pm in Little Stanley Street, Southbank, Brisbane.

POLISH RELATED INDIE NEWS

HELP ME RONDA

Help Me Ronda is turning 1 on September 14!  Ronda has a special message for us on how HMR will be celebrating:

Next month will be Help Me Ronda's first birthday.  The mission for the business is to help you improve your everyday well-being.  To celebrate our birthday, we would like to extend this help to those in need.  On our birthday, Help Me Ronda will be celebrating by donating 50% of sales on the day to The Heart Foundation.

What a great way to celebrate a birthday! 

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!

AIPAS NEWSLETTER - 1 June 2014

29th 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 Revenge of the Nerds - inspired by computer games, sci-fi, fantasy and general nerdiness.

 Tara Capewell (Blog: Loki's Lacquer http://www.lokislacquer.com/) with Loki's Lacquer - Bite my shiny metal ass

Julie Steele Scott (Blog: Fancy Nails and Cups of Tea http://www.nailpolishparty.com.au/)  with McKfresh Nail Attire - Willow

Cassandra Goodwin (Blog: Reluctant Femme http://www.reluctantfemme.com/) with Loki's Lacquer - Allon-sy

Nicole Cousins (IG @victory_nails) with Celestial Cosmetics - Mercury Rising)

 

Briana Allan with Two Birds - Grape Nerds

Christine David (IG: @serenitynails_) with Femme Fatale Cosmetics - Crimson Expanse

 

Sarah Claire  (IG: @shattermeclaire) with with Pretty Serious - Creature Crush (Mario and Boo reverse stamping)

Sarah Claire (IG: @shattermeclaire) with Lilypad Lacquer - Peita's Potion (Hulk reverse stamping)

 

Cassandra Goodwin (Blog: Reluctant Femme http://www.reluctantfemme.com/) with Loki's Lacquer - If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It

Jae Harrison (IG: @IG @procrastinatingpolishr) with Pretty Serious - CGA

 

Alinta McMurdo (IG: @alintamcmurdo) with Celestial Comsetics - Birth of a Star and Dead Set Babes - Eric in Chains

Courtney Butters-Kerr with McKfresh Nail Attire - Xander

Livia Scarcella  with Loki's Lacquer - Great Scott

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.

Stay tuned for next week's theme, as Cassandra will be updating the themes list shortly.

NEW POLISH RELEASES

GLAM POLISH

Four colour shifting and six multi-chrome extremely limited edition shades at two very small restocks at 9am & 6pm on Thursday June 5th for Australian buyers only from www.glampolish.com.au with a strict limit of one of each shade per customer.

There will be a separate small restock for USA customers on Tuesday June 10th at 7pm USA Eastern Standard time.

SHADES OF PHOENIX AND MOONSTONE NAIL POLISH

The Moonstone Nail Polish and Shades of Phoenix 'Weird & Wonderful Flavours Collection' will be released on June 6th at 7pm. The collection is based around the idea of Bertie Bott's Every Flavoured Beans and how you never know what flavour you're gonna get! We have created 3 shades each which all have a 'good' and a 'bad/weird' flavour/name. Half of the bottles of each shade will be given the 'good' flavour/name and the other half, the 'weird'! You won't know which one you're gonna get until you get your open your parcel!

The complete 6 shade collection will be available at both www.shadesofphoenix.bigcartel.com and www.moonstonenailpolish.com at the discounted price of $51.30 (a saving of 10%). Individual shades will also be available from their respective creators stores.

BELLA BELLE NAIL COUTURE

Bella Belle have released their new Strawberry Scented Soy Nail Polish Remover 15ml @ $6.50 each and also have a new collection My Precious trio for $27

This weekend there is a special offer as well, spend $30 (excluding postage) & receive an 8ml sample bottle of the soy remover FREE.  www.etsy.com/shop/BBNailCouture

TWO BIRDS LACQUER

Two Birds Lacquer's have released their new cuticle oils. Two Birds been working hard over the last few months to come up with a winning formula - a blend of jojoba and sweet almond oil with a choice of lavender or ylang ylang essential oil which works with your natural sebum to give luscious, moisturised cuticles and healthy nails. Plus they smell divine!  The pen dispenser makes them ideal for application on the go, and at just $6.50 each you can keep one in your handbag, one in your car and one in your desk! Available from Etsy now. www.etsy.com/shop/TwoBirdsLacquer

GLOSS 'N SPARKLE

Newly released this week, Gloss 'n Sparkle's Hail to the King Collection is inspired by Stephen King.  There is also a top coat, base coat and matte top coat named The Shining, Under the Dome and The Mist, respectively.

Available at www.glossnsparkle.net within Australia, and the collection will soon be on its way to Llarowe and Edgy Nails, and will shortly be distributing through Mei Mei's Signatures as well.

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!