Rainbow Honey's Yokai Collection

Today I have a special treat for you. This is my second full collection review! It's also my first try at taking mani pics in my homemade light box. I think I got the hang of it for the most part. Without further ado, here is the limited edition Yokai Collection by Rainbow Honey, available as of Oct. 13th 2012.

"The Limited Edition Yokai Collection - inspired by some of my favorite mythical creatures" - RH

First up is

Kitsune

""Kitsune" can refer to your ordinary red fox, but our "Kitsune" is a glorious nine-tailed creature: fiery, wise, and absolutely gorgeous. In a cream base full of gold shimmer and flecks you will find an array of glitter in a bonfire palette, ready to spark a fire in your heart." - RH

Think something along these lines:

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This polish is just amazing. A blingy nude that borders on glamorous. A great way to wear a nude polish without it being boring. There's even a bit of holo orange glitter in there, and you know how happy holo makes me. This is 3 coats, with topcoat. Opaque in 2 coats.

 

 With an experimental mattified ring finger. I don't suggest it; it takes away from everything that makes this polish special.

Overall Grade:

A

Next we have

Kawako

""Kawako" is our interpretation of the Kappa, depicted as everything from a water sprite to a river demon. Erring on the gentler side, "Kawako" is full of gorgeous silver and ice blue shimmer, with the occasional iridescent blue flake. " - RH

This is Kappa:

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This was the first polish I tested in the collection. I was amazed at the opacity! Opaque in 1 coat, perfect in 2. There are indeed a few flakes here and there but on the nail, they are obstructed by the thick opaque base. However all of the micro silver sparkles shine through brilliantly. This polish is like a night sky. I had a bit of trouble photographing this one, but I'm sure you can get an idea of what it looks like from the pictures. 2 coats, and a topcoat.

 Here it is mattified.

 Overall Grade:

B 

 Lastly is

Oni

"Let's be honest, Oni are generally depicted as wicked and hideous. Our "Oni" may be wicked and supernatural, but with its myriad of glass flecks and multi-chromatic shimmer it is hard to call it hideous. In fact, the consensus seems to be that it is one of the most beautiful and intense polishes out there this fall!" - RH

Here is Oni:

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This one is the least opaque of the bunch and will need 2-3 coats. Over a nice black you might only need 1. I love that this polish looks simple but when you get up close and personal with it, pink and multi-color sparks emerge. 3 coats, and a topcoat.

 Oni mattified, love it!

Overall Grade:

B+

  My favorite of the bunch?

Kitsune! 

Are you surprised that the one with holo glitters is my favorite?! 

These polishes are all great for fall! Check them out here!

These polishes were provided to me for my honest review

Lucky 13 Wrap-up and Giveaway!

This week I've been featuring a series of 4 polishes from Lucky 13 Lacquer. The collection is inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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First we had Bone Daddy. A black and white glitter inspired by Jack's pinstriped suit.

Then there was Zero. Various sizes of white hexes and squares as well as red squares. Inspired by Jack's dog Zero.

Then there was my personal favorite, Ragdoll. Lavender, teal, yellow, brown, and gunmetal glitters in a clear base, reminiscent of Sally's patchwork dress.

 And last but not least is the most Halloween-y of them all, Pumpkin King. Black and orange hexes as well as matte orange hexes. 

 And that's it!

Unless, of course, you like giveaways. Then stay tuned:

Kyoti Jess of Kyoti's Nails and Lucky 13 Lacquer is awesome. So awesome, in fact, that she wants to give one lucky follower 2 mini's of their choice from the collection! Woo! Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. US only!! Sorry internationals!

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Lucky 13's Pumpkin King

Here's the last in a series of 4 polishes from Lucky 13 Lacquer. The collection is inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Today's polish is Pumpkin King. Let's see Lucky 13's description: "Matte hot orange bars, shiny orange hex, and matte black hex glitters. Inspired by the burning Pumpking King, ". Here's a cool pic I found online. :)

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 This polish is the perfect Halloween polish. Formula was great. You'll absolutely need topcoat, it's got so much glitter in it that it becomes a bit rough. Wanna see pics? Well okay. Here it is.

 2 coats, 3 coats, 1 coat

 This pic makes me self-conscious about my palm size. :)

 Oh hey a sunset.

What do you think of it?

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This polish was provided to me for my honest review