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The Lighthouse of Hope Box is a special edition collaboration between 8 indie polish makers with proceeds benefiting the group I Need a LightHouse. I Need a LightHouse is an amazing organization that works directly with people who suffer from depressive disorders as well as educates the family members of those individuals so that they can learn coping methods and help their loved ones. You can find more information about the organization here.
For lots of pictures and how you can support a great cause, keep on reading!
The blurb that's located next to each macro shot is directly from the maker of the polish. I felt that it was important to include a word from each one because these polishes are so much more than pretty liquids in bottles.
Alter Ego
Grows Hope
medium green and silver foil
She Shines
quick dry top coat
Alter Ego
Grows Hope
two coats
one coat She Shines
Alter Ego
While this woman doesn't suffer from depression she knows lots of people who do. She Grows Hope for those she know who suffer, trying to make others more aware of how personal these issues can be, and by standing quietly by the side of these people she loves so much, without judgement, to help in whatever way she can.
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer
Never Look Back
clear base
emerald green micro glitter
blue and purple sparkles
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer
Never Look Back
two coats
one coat She Shines
Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer
As someone who suffers from clinical depression, I’m constantly reminding myself to look to the future and not dwell on the past. It can be immensely difficult to do so, but it is completely necessary for my recovery. Remember that the future holds amazing things, so don’t dwell on the bad from the past!
ellagee
Sparks of Hope
lush warm emerald green
subtle teal to gold shift
gold holo sparkling dust
ellagee
Sparks of Hope
two coats
one coat She Shines
ellagee
Peita's Polish
Serenity
light blue creme
silvery blue frosted shimmer
blue and aqua hexes
Peita's Polish
Serenity
three coats
one coat She Shines
Peita's Polish
It reminds me of the twinkling clear waters of Australian beaches. I know the beach is often a place of solace for many people in times of stress.
Philly Loves Lacquer
I Made You A Nest
teal tinted base
silver, turquoise, teal, blue, and green micro glitters
Philly Loves Lacquer
I Made You A Nest
two coats
one coat She Shines
Philly Loves Lacquer
I made this to pay homage to the comic by Robot Hugs, which I found right before I sought help for my own depression. Sometimes you just need a friend to make you a nest of cuddly blankets and hang out with you in it when things are really rough. http://www.robot-hugs.com/nest/
Rica
Alchemical Seas of Hope
sea green jelly
green and gold dots, hexes, squares, and micro glitters
Rica
Alchemical Sea of Hope
three coats
one coat She Shines
Rica
I named it Alchemical Seas of Hope because sometimes depression can feel like you’re in turbulent seas. As hard things may seem to be, there is always a lighthouse of hope in the horizon. Don’t lose sight of that.
Superficially Colorful
Breathe
sky blue metallic
holographic finish
silver and blue shimmer
Superficially Colorful
Breathe
two coats
one coat She Shines
Superficially Colorful
I think it's what we all need. To take a deep breath and go on. Everything is easier when you can breathe.
Sweet Heart Polish
You're Amazing
bright blue jelly
blue glitters
iridescent bars
Sweet Heart Polish
You're Amazing
four coats
one coat She Shines
Sweet Heart Polish
I named this beauty You’re Amazing, because sometimes you can forget this and it always nice to have a reminder.
Each description above was written by each maker to give some insight into why Depression Awareness is important to us. Boxes will be available starting November 16 at noon est at the Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer shop. This is a very limited box with only 20 being made available for sale.
Each box will cost $80 shipped domestically and $60 of each box will be donated to I Need a Lighthouse within a week of selling out. International packages will shipped flat rate priority and will cost $94.25 to Canada and $98.25 everywhere else. For transparency purposes, Julie of BEGL will provide screenshots of the donation and donation amount once it has been made. If anyone would like to make a donation directly, they can easily do so via the INALH website, here.
Products in this post were provided for an honest review.
All opinions are unbiased and were not influenced in any way,
See, I never would've noticed anything wrong with the colors on your hands :P Either your color correction came out well, or it wasn't as noticeable as you thought! Either way, I love this. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you do very much for your hard work! Your manis & photos are amazing and Alter Ego Nail Enamels is honored to be included with these spectacular indie makers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post for a lovely cause!
ReplyDeleteWe all look so great together! I am so happy to be a part of this amazing collection. Thank you for making it look even more amazing!
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