Tag: Lurid Lacquer
Out of the Box, Into the Sun
I just cannot resist a Barbie-themed nail polish.
Technically, Lurid Lacquer “Out of the Box, Into the Sun” is not inspired by Barbie, but by Steven, Ken’s bestie. Specifically, Sun Sensation Steven from 1992. I envy his silver mesh crop top.
I love a good turquoise Baja Blast moment in my nail polish and the iridescent flakies give this polish and unbeatable golden flash. Although it was a bit thick, it smoothed down well and it still looked nice after 7 days of wear. It did not, however, stand up to a 3 pound crab lovers feast on Redondo Beach…but the beach is where it belongs…
This is two coats of “Out of the Box, Into the Sun”, over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Froot Loops” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Vampire Blood“.
Polish Pickup June 2026 – Famous Steves
That’s right, June’s Polish Pickup theme was “Famous Steves”. I used to date a guy in high school named Steve (the non-famous kind). He dumped me in a Ruby Tuesday’s because his wife wanted to get back together. They ended up getting divorced anyway, Ruby Tuesday’s went out of business and I got a college degree.
Lurid Lacquer “Out of the Box, Into the Sun” ($14.50) is inspired by the Sun Sensation Steven doll from 1991. (Ken finally got a black friend!) Looking at the box, I can see the inspiration.
Glam Polish “Gold Dust Woman” ($14) is inspired by the white witch herself, Stevie Nicks.
I cannot remember the inspiration for Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Pink Sugared Lemons” ($10) and I cannot find it online…shucks.
All Mixed Up Lacquers “That’s America’s Ass” ($13.50) is inspired by the ass of Captain America – Steve Rogers.
Oh, and my order included Paint it Pretty Polish “Grab n Go” from May’s “Vending Machine Snacks” Pickup.
Oh, and my ex-Steve had a mullet.
Schneewittchen
Schneewittchen…now that’s a mouthful. Translation – “Snow White” in German.
Yes ma’am, I stacked two Snow White-themed polishes from February’s Polish Pickup back to back. This one is inspired by the Brothers Grimm version of the fairytale…it’s so bloody and so, so German.
Lurid Lacquer “Schneewittchen” is my first Lurid Lacquer. Quality is very good and I was impressed with the shimmer.
This is two coats of “Schneewittchen” over Cuticula Mic Drop Base Coat in “Tropical Oasis” and under Cuticula Limitless Top Coat in “Blackberry Passionfruit“.
Polish Pickup February 2025 – Fables & Folklore
February’s theme was “Fables & Folklores” and I am so proud of myself! Not for shopping conservatively – I did not pick any of the several Taylor Swift themed polishes…at least I don’t think I did?
As much as I love Zoya Remove+, I also love making cheap, shitty nail polish remover into the good shit…I’ve passed by the last few scents, but Baroness X Acetone Antidote “Lemon Shortbread Cookies” ($8.50) sounded too good to pass up.
Cuticula “Fairest of Them All” ($13) is inspired by Snow White.
Indie by Patty Lopes “Renaissance” ($13.50) is inspired by the Phoenix. It’s magnetic, too.
Lurid Lacquer “Schneewittchen” ($14.50) is inspired by the Brothers Grimm version of Snow White, the badass bitch version of Snow White.
Zombie Claw “Persephone” ($13.50) is inspired by Persephone and eating pomegranate seeds.
BCB Lacquers “Aesops Fables” ($13.50) is inspired by…wait for it…Aesop’s Fables.
I cannot wait to dig in!