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 - 7th December 2014

51st 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 Let's Get Feminine. We asked you to embrace your femininity and show us your favourite polish that makes you feel super femme.

Kireina Kate Warner (The Polished Peony) with some unnamed Wave of Polish colours from MLO Polish, Mckfresh - Infinite Love, Love thy Polish - Bringin' Sexy Back, and Celestial Cosmetics - Finale and Snow Cloud

Alexis Green (IG @gumnetbabygreen) with Sayuri - Sugar Coated Dreams 

Nicole Cousins (IG @victory_nails) with Grace-full Nail Polish - The Fellowship Cloak

Julia Steele-Scott (IG @nailpolishparty) with Emily de Molly - Fashion Victim

Ames Spencer (IG @awesome_ames) with Lilypad Lacquer - Plum the Wine

Stacey Meldrum with Hollish - Tea for Two

Briana Allen (IG @briemmara) with Shades of Phoenix - Peachy Keen and Hemera

Jae Harrison (The Procrastinating Polishr) with Sea Siren Cosmetics - Gossip and Pretty Serious - Dream Weaver

Emma Marks (Attempting Fantastic) with Grace-Full Nail Polish - The White Rider, Peita's Polish - Labels or Love, Celestial Cosmetics - Liquid Lawn,  Two Birds Lacquer - Chrysocolla and Pretty Serious - Dimension X

Livia Scarcella with Gloss n Sparkle - Strawberry Spring

 Christine David (IG @serenitynails_) with Sayuri Nail Lacquer - Charmed Aurora, Blank Canvas and Sayuri Nail Transfers

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.

Next fortnight's theme is Mother Nature. Take a cue from the beauty of the natural world. Bask in blue skies, get wild in the jungle, run through fields of flowers or get lost in the outback. Hashtag it #AIPASnature

 NEW POLISH RELEASES

TWO BIRDS LACQUER

The new Christmas Collection from Two Birds Lacquer is available now at www.etsy.com/shop/twobirdslacquer. Along with the new collection there is a great value gift pack available for any polish lovers you know.

MOONSTONE NAIL POLISH

Moonstone Nail Polish has just released it's first Christmas polishes! This limited edition sparkly red and green duo is inspired by festive Christmas bonbons. Each polish from the duo comes packaged in an actual Christmas cracker - a perfect stocking stuffer! Or perhaps an early Chrissy present for yourself! 

 

'Mistle-Toad' is a teal/green jelly with a strong green glass flake shimmer, gold dots, and various tiny green and holo silver glitters. 

'Tinsel-itis' is a bright red jelly with red/pink glass flake shimmer, gold dots, and lots of little red and holo silver glitters.

The duo is available for purchase from www.moonstonenailpolish.com Individual bottles are available for $9.99 each or save 10% and get the set for $17.99. 

Swatches and review by Serenity Nails (http://serenity-nails.com/2014/11/27/moonstone-nail-polish-christmas-cracker-duo/)

GRACE-FULL NAIL POLISH

Another beautiful collection from the human polish making machine Theresa of Grace-full Nail Polish!

"The Girls Just Wanna Have Fun collection is bright, summery and fun. Each polish is named after a girl/woman that is important in my life so they all have their own special meaning to me. There are five cremes, five shimmer/flakies and five glitters with one glitter topper that goes with all the polishes in the creme collection."

The Girls Just Wanna Have Fun collection was released on Friday night and is available from https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/GracefullNailPolish

HIT THE BOTTLE

New brand alert! Hit the Bottle have recently opened their virtual doors with a great range of stamping polish - 24 shimmery/metallic shades are currently available and all of them stamp over black!

Michelle has also informed me she's working on some non-stamping polishes as well so keep an eye out for new releases next year. You can find Hit the Bottle on Storenvy.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOONSTONE NAIL POLISH

The Moonstone Nail Polish store will remain open over the Christmas period. However, orders made between December 22nd - January 2nd will not ship until Jan. 3rd. Happy Holidays!

MCKFRESH NAIL ATTIRE

Lots of news from Mckfresh starting with the good news - the current Stocking Stuffer sale is being extended by a week! Use the code STOCKINGSTUFFER20 on orders over $25 for 20% off your order all the way until 13th December! Head over to  https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MckfreshNailAttire

There are also many shades that are being discontinued and may no longer be stocked next year. For the full list check the Mckfresh Facebook page.

Finally, Mckfresh will be closed over the Xmas period from 23rd December to 5th January. 

GIVEAWAYS / CONTESTS

POLISH AND PAWS

Alinta from the blog Polish and Paws is having a very generous Christmas giveaway which you can enter here: http://www.polishandpaws.com.au/2014/12/random-act-of-kindness-giveaway.html

There are two prize packs, each including a limited edition polish from Powder Perfect, nail care and nail art supplies and much more. Make sure to get your entries in by next Monday night, 15th December.

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 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.