Showing posts with label indie polish. Show all posts
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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!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Hella Handmade Creations: August 2025


Heads up, polish lovers! The Hella Handmade Creations pre-order is live from August 14–21 — don’t miss your chance to grab some stunning new shades and goodies! Shipping usually starts about 30 days after the sale closes (around the 22nd), remember to add tramsit time. I got my hands on some early-release products and can’t wait to share my thoughts below.
Ready to wishlist your favorites? Check out the HHC shop here!

xoxoJen's swatch of Hella Handmade Creations: August 2025


LynB Designs - You Go Gill
Inspired by the vibrant Annularis Angelfish, You Go Gill dives deep with a rusty red base, glowing blue-to-purple shifting shimmer, and a splash of holo sparkle — like sunlight flickering through tropical waters.
Part of LynB’s Virtual Aquarium theme, this polish is limited to 150 bottles.

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Designs You Go Gill xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Designs You Go Gill xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Designs You Go Gill xoxoJen's swatch of LynB Designs You Go Gill


Victorian Varnish - Celestial Clockwork
Turn time on its head with Celestial Clockwork — a magnetic multichrome that shifts from pink to peach to gold to bronze like the final flickers of a summer sunset. When magnetized, it reveals a moody deep base, lit with blue-to-purple holo and aurora flakies that sparkle like gears in a cosmic machine.
Part of the Steampunk Unicorns collection, this twilight-inspired polish is limited to just 300 bottles.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Celestial Clockwork xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Celestial Clockwork xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Celestial Clockwork xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Celestial Clockwork xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Celestial Clockwork xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Celestial Clockwork


Victorian Varnish - Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream — Geared for Sweets!
Imagine wrapping your hands in a deliciously dreamy blend of strawberry, raspberry, and pineapple, all topped with sweet spun sugar and a touch of vanilla for warmth. A subtle hint of musk adds just the right amount of mystery to this sweet, steampunk unicorn-inspired cream.
Perfect for keeping your cuticles soft and your senses delighted, this cream is a little luxury you won’t want to miss. Capped at only 50 bottles.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream Geared for Sweets! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream Geared for Sweets! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream Geared for Sweets! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream Geared for Sweets! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream Geared for Sweets!


Victorian Varnish - Tincture Acetone Additive Duo — Double the Delight!
Get ready to elevate your nail routine with this dynamic duo designed to pamper your cuticles while you remove or clean up your manis.

Geared for Sweets treats you to a mouthwatering blend of strawberry, raspberry, and pineapple, sprinkled with sugar cane and spun sugar, all resting on a cozy vanilla and musk base—think candy shop vibes in a bottle!

Serene Dreams is a breath of fresh air with its crisp citrine leaves and apple aura, softened by airy fluorescent clouds. Floral jasmine and orchid notes dance alongside tropical pineapple sweetness, all warmed up by a surprising touch of resinous amber. It’s like sunshine and mystery rolled into one.

Each handy two-pack set is perfect for mixing up your mani magic or sharing the goodness with a friend! Capped at 20 sets.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Tincture Duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Tincture Duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Tincture Duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Tincture Duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorian Varnish Tincture Duo


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!

Hella Handmade Creations (HHC) is a popular monthly indie nail polish collaboration and sales event — and it was the first of its kind in the indie polish world, started in Feb of 2015. HHC gives makers the freedom to create unique, limited-edition polishes based on their own chosen themes. It’s a fantastic platform for indie polish lovers and collectors to discover exclusive shades from a variety of brands, all in one place — with something new and surprising every month. See my last HHC review here.