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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Hella Handmade Creations: January 2026

Welcome back to the blog! Today I have a stunning selection of swatches to share, featuring several different indie brands available right now through Hella Handmade Creations (HHC). If you aren't familiar with HHC, it’s a monthly shopping event where indie makers create unique products inspired by a theme of their choice.

The shop is currently open and stays live through January 21, so you have plenty of time to grab these beauties along with hundreds of other polishes, top coats, and other products from a variety of makers. It is truly a "one-stop shop" for indie lovers! In this month's lineup, I’m sharing some incredible finishes, from the glowing depth of Victorian Varnish to the flakie-filled goodness of Hula Moon. Let’s dive into the swatches and see what you need to add to your cart this month!

xoxoJen's swatch of Hella Handmade Creations: January 2026


What Else Can We Pile On Here?! - has a gold jelly base filled with gold flakies, holo flakies, and pink to gold shimmer.

xoxoJen's swatch of Hulamoon What Else Can We Pile On Here?! xoxoJen's swatch of Hulamoon What Else Can We Pile On Here?! xoxoJen's swatch of Hulamoon What Else Can We Pile On Here?! xoxoJen's swatch of Hulamoon What Else Can We Pile On Here?! xoxoJen's swatch of Hulamoon What Else Can We Pile On Here?! xoxoJen's swatch of Hulamoon What Else Can We Pile On Here?!


Beepy Slean - has a buildable green jelly base with silver microflakes and pink to gold to green shifting flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Beepy Slean xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Beepy Slean xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Beepy Slean xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Beepy Slean xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Beepy Slean


Sunken Treasure - has a blackened wine base glimmers with flashes of blue and purple multichrome.

xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Sunken Treasure xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Sunken Treasure xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Sunken Treasure xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Sunken Treasure xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Sunken Treasure


Living Work of Art - has a deep blue jelly base with an intense green/aqua/blue aurora shimmer with silver reflective glitters.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Living Work of Art xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Living Work of Art xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Living Work of Art xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Living Work of Art xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Living Work of Art xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Living Work of Art


Mountain Tea Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream - Brisk bergamot and mandarin pour over green tea for an alpine rush. A crystalline heart of jasmine and rose with black currant settles into clean musk and sandalwood brushed with moss.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountain Tea Lavish xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountain Tea Lavish xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountain Tea Lavish


Tincture Acetone Additive Duo

Mountain Tea - Brisk bergamot and mandarin pour over green tea for an alpine rush. A crystalline heart of jasmine and rose with black currant settles into clean musk and sandalwood brushed with moss.

Suede & Smoke - A spark of ginger zest opens the scent, sharp, clean, and quietly daring. At its heart, warm amber and supple leather mingle with the subtle spice of clove buds, creating a rich, textured warmth. The base smolders with smoked cedar, guaiacwood, and earthy patchouli, leaving behind a scent trail that’s deep, smoky, and undeniably refined.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountaintea Suedeandsmoke Tincture xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountaintea Suedeandsmoke Tincture xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountaintea Suedeandsmoke Tincture xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountaintea Suedeandsmoke Tincture xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mountaintea Suedeandsmoke Tincture


That wraps up my look at these gorgeous HHC offerings! Whether you are hunting for a shifting multichrome, a "flakie bomb" jelly, or some high-quality hand care to get you through the winter, this month’s selection really has something for everyone.

Remember, the Hella Handmade Creations shop is only open until January 21, so make sure to get your orders in before the window closes. With hundreds of items to browse from so many incredible makers, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to something special.

Which of these is calling your name this month? Let me know in the comments below!


All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

Connect with me on facebook and instagram or email your questions to me!

Monday, January 12, 2026

LynB Designs January Release: Shimmers, Shifts, and Flakie Bombs

If you’ve been looking for a reason to treat your tips to something truly unique, your search ends here. The latest drop from LynB Designs has landed, and it is a total treat for lovers of texture, shift, and "how did she do that?" finishes. Trust me when I say the macros don't even do the depth of these polishes justice but I'm certainly going to try!

Keep scrolling to see the full breakdown and find your next must-have shade.

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Designs January Release


Polish of the Month

Moisture Induced Glitter Clump Revamp - buildable glitter topper filled with a rainbow of tiny neon hex glitters in a scattered holo base

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Moisture Induced Glitter Clump Revamp xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Moisture Induced Glitter Clump Revamp xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Moisture Induced Glitter Clump Revamp xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Moisture Induced Glitter Clump Revamp xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Moisture Induced Glitter Clump Revamp


Valoween Quad

Boo-Ty Call - warm pastel brown base with red to orange to gold shifting shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Boo-Ty Call xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Boo-Ty Call xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Boo-Ty Call xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Boo-Ty Call xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Boo-Ty Call


Glamour Ghouls - Dusty lavender base with red to orange to gold shifting shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Glamour Ghouls xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Glamour Ghouls xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Glamour Ghouls xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Glamour Ghouls xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Glamour Ghouls


Hey Boo - cornflower blue base with red to orange to gold shifting shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Hey Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Hey Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Hey Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Hey Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Hey Boo


My Boo - light chartreuse base with red to orange to gold shifting shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB My Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB My Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB My Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB My Boo xoxoJen's swatch of LynB My Boo

It's Giving Salad? Collection

Celery Nut Circle - buildable spring green flakie bomb with red to orange shifts

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Celery Nut Circle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Celery Nut Circle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Celery Nut Circle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Celery Nut Circle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Celery Nut Circle


Crown Roast of Frankfurters - hot dog tinted base filled with red to orange to yellow shifting shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Crown Roast of Frankfurters xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Crown Roast of Frankfurters xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Crown Roast of Frankfurters xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Crown Roast of Frankfurters xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Crown Roast of Frankfurters xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Crown Roast of Frankfurters


Frog Eye Salad - linear holo base with pink to orange shifting micro flakie shimmer and tonal orange magnetic pull

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Frog Eye Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Frog Eye Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Frog Eye Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Frog Eye Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Frog Eye Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Frog Eye Salad


Fruit and Cheese Mold - russet base with green to gold to blue magnetic multichrome pull and scattered cherry pink holo

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Fruit and Cheese Mold xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Fruit and Cheese Mold xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Fruit and Cheese Mold xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Fruit and Cheese Mold xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Fruit and Cheese Mold xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Fruit and Cheese Mold


Jelled Abomination - teal base with scattered holo sparkle and blue to purple to pink shifting flakies

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Jelled Abomination xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Jelled Abomination xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Jelled Abomination xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Jelled Abomination xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Jelled Abomination


Pantry Jubilee - a flakie bomb filled with a pantry’s worth of shifting UCC flakies and scattered holo flakies

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pantry Jubilee xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pantry Jubilee xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pantry Jubilee xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pantry Jubilee xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pantry Jubilee


Pink Lady Salad - magenta to pastel pink indoors plum to grey outdoors solar thermal with red to orange to gold shifting shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pink Lady Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pink Lady Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pink Lady Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pink Lady Salad xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Pink Lady Salad


Ring Around the Tuna - pastel pink base with scattered holo sparkle, black micro flakies, and pink and blue micro shifting flakies

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Ring Around the Tuna xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Ring Around the Tuna xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Ring Around the Tuna xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Ring Around the Tuna xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Ring Around the Tuna


Salmon Supreme - deep indigo base with intense pink to red to orange shifting shimmer and salmon reflective glitters

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Salmon Supreme xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Salmon Supreme xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Salmon Supreme xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Salmon Supreme xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Salmon Supreme xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Salmon Supreme


Final Thoughts

This collection from LynB Designs is a total treat for the senses! The depth of those shifting flakies is even better in person, and the formulas apply like a dream. I’m having a hard time picking a favorite, but the dimension in this drop is definitely a highlight for me. Don't forget to use code JELLY for 50% off most things through the 13th!

Which of these shades is going in your shopping cart? Let me know your top pick in the comments!

Quick Tip: To really make those flakies and shifts pop, I recommend using a smoothing base coat and a high-shine top coat for a glass-like finish.



All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

Connect with me on facebook and instagram or email your questions to me!