Showing posts with label Victorian Varnish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victorian Varnish. Show all posts

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.

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Monday, December 15, 2025

Little Box of Horrors: December 2025

Ready for another round of darkly glamorous indie polishes? I have two stunning shades to share with you, both from Victorian Varnish!

These colors feature depth and incredible shift. One is a magnetic polish loaded with a complex mix of flakes and scattered holographic sparkle, while the other offers a beautiful aurora shimmer with a smokey vibe. Whether you love subtle dimension or bold, metallic movement, these will definitely catch your eye! You can pick up these two beauties and many other unique products during the Little Box of Horrors, which runs from December 22nd through December 30th. (wishlisting opens the 19th)

xoxoJen's swatch of Little Box of Horrors: December 2025


3 guesses - Sage green with blue undertones and a beautiful green/teal/purple aurora shimmer.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish 3 guesses xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish 3 guesses xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish 3 guesses xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish 3 guesses


Agony & Misery - Pink/Purple/Gold magnetic. Once magnetized, reveals aurora holo flakies, scattered holo, lavender holo flakes, and micro blue aurora flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Agony & Misery xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Agony & Misery xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Agony & Misery xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Agony & Misery xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Agony & Misery


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!

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Hella Handmade Creations: December 2025

I'm thrilled to be back to share some exciting previews for the December Hella Handmade Creations event! Launching on December 14th, this month's offerings include a fantastic selection of polishes and other unique beauty and scented products.

The polishes I have to show you cover a beautiful spectrum of finishes, from jellies loaded with shifting flakies to shimmers with holographic effects. Keep scrolling to see the macro shots and swatches of the lovely polishes I have here, and remember to check out the full Hella Handmade Creations shop on the 14th for these and all the other amazing items available!

xoxoJen's swatch of Hella Handmade Creations: December 2025


“Oh. Yeah. You Blend …..” - Dark jelly black base packed with pink, lavender, and silver metallic flakie shards. Cap 200

xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon “Oh. Yeah. You Blend .....” xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon “Oh. Yeah. You Blend .....” xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon “Oh. Yeah. You Blend .....” xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon “Oh. Yeah. You Blend .....”


Sweetheart’s Latte - Peachy base with pink shimmer that shifts gold at extreme angles and holographic pigment. Cap 200

xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon Sweetheart’s Latte xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon Sweetheart’s Latte xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon Sweetheart’s Latte xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon Sweetheart’s Latte xoxoJen's swatch of Hula Moon Sweetheart’s Latte


What’s Your Angle - Plum brown base with blue to indigo to purple shifting shimmer. Cap 150

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB What’s Your Angle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB What’s Your Angle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB What’s Your Angle xoxoJen's swatch of LynB What’s Your Angle


Candy Hearts - Soft pink base with an icy blue shimmer that shifts in the light, and linear holo. Cap 200

xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Candy Hearts xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Candy Hearts xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Candy Hearts xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Candy Hearts


Enchanted Current - Inky black base with electric blue shimmer. 200 cap

xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Enchanted Current xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Enchanted Current xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Enchanted Current xoxoJen's swatch of Nirvana Enchanted Current


Tincture Duo (30 cap)
By The Fireside - Orange blossom and juniper berries with spiced clove, rich sandalwood, smooth leather, violet musk, and amber. Tincture Duo - Sweet mix of chamomile tea, bergamot, cocoa, cinnamon, rose, amber, moss, musk, and sandalwood.
Cozy Nights - Sweet mix of chamomile tea, bergamot, cocoa, cinnamon, rose, amber, moss, musk, and sandalwood.

xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish COZY NIGHTS Tincture Duo xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish COZY NIGHTS Tincture Duo xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish COZY NIGHTS Tincture Duo xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish COZY NIGHTS Tincture Duo


Cozy Nights Lavish - Sweet mix of chamomile tea, bergamot, cocoa, cinnamon, rose, amber, moss, musk, and sandalwood. 60 cap

xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish BY THE FIRESIDE Tincture Duo xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish BY THE FIRESIDE Tincture Duo xoxoJen's image of Victorian Varnish BY THE FIRESIDE Tincture Duo


Enchanted Baubles - Sheer white shimmery base with violet/pink/peach (green/blue/gold at extreme angles) shimmer, silver reflective glitter, and a dusting of malachite blue micro glitter. 300 cap

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Enchanted Baubles xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Enchanted Baubles xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Enchanted Baubles xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Enchanted Baubles xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Enchanted Baubles xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Enchanted Baubles


I Have A Problem with My Licker (duo) - Pinky sheer base loaded with pink to silver metallic flakes and Ghost flakies. Perfect by itself or top it over It’s Ruff Under the Covers. 150 cap

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish I Have A Problem with My Licker xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish I Have A Problem with My Licker xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish I Have A Problem with My Licker xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish I Have A Problem with My Licker


It's Ruff Under the Covers (duo) - Smoky black jelly base loaded with intense red/violet/pink/peach/bronze aurora shimmer and a paw-ful amount of holo. 150 cap

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish It's Ruff Under the Covers xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish It's Ruff Under the Covers xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish It's Ruff Under the Covers xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish It's Ruff Under the Covers xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish It's Ruff Under the Covers xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish It's Ruff Under the Covers


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!