Colors by Llarowe - Holos

I was pondering what to post this morning, when I suddenly remembered that the Colors by Llarowe polishes are launching today and I hadn't shared any of my swatches.  So, what have I got to show you this morning?  Colors by Llarowe holos, of course!! :D

I'm awful at narrowing down photos, so this is pretty picture-heavy.   Trust me, you'll thank me for it.  

Just getting this out of the way: formula on every single polish was perfect.  I didn't use any base coat for most of them, and the holos applied with no trouble at all.  All polishes are shown in both artificial lighting (my usual setup) and in direct sunlight, which is where the holo really shines.  Here we go!

In The Navy: "A gorgeous navy blue holo and a really bad song by the Village People." 2 coats, LaCC 2013 top coat.  

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Runt: "Runt is sweet, shy, soft and snuggly...even though Runt is a boy I always think of pink when I see him!" 4 thin coats, no top coat.  

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Burnt Sugar: "Deep chocolate holographic with bronze flash." 2 coats, no top coat. 

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Sparkles Are A Girl's Best Friend: "A tribute to my best friend Emily.  Hot pink crelly holo base with purple flash and multi colored sparkle." 3 coats, no top coat.  

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Gizmo: "Gizmo (formerly known as Zoe) is the only kitten that has left the gang.  Sandy, in shipping, fell in love with her, who then turned into a he when the vet announced she was actually a he.  Gizmo still visits frequently and has the most amazing khaki/blue eyes.  This polish is a reflection of those amazing eyes. Deep khaki holographic with blue flash."  2 coats, no top coat.  

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Angels Sing: "[Part of] a two polish collection that is very dear to me. This collection will be called "Missing You". I lost my dad in 2002 to cancer and my mom in 2011 to kidney disease. Proceeds of these polishes will benefit the American Cancer Association and the National Kidney Foundation.  My dad was so sick with cancer for the last 2 years of his life but every morning and most of the day he would sing at the top of his lungs.  The Angels got a great singer when they got my dad!  White holographic."  4 coats, no top coat.  

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Black Gold, Texas Tea: "A polish collection to benefit the tornado victims in Granbury, Texas.  This is a one pour run and all proceeds from sales will go to a fund for the victims. Jet black linear holo.  This polish is very pigmented.  Please use a good base coat to help prevent staining of the nails."  2 coats, no top coat.  

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Rare Bear: "Rare Bear has the most intense blue/grey eyes... Medium grayed blue holographic."  3 coats, no top coat.  

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Ok, seriously, how AMAZING are all of these holos?!  As I mentioned previously, formulas were absolutely perfect on every single one.  I've got more Colors by Llarowe swatches to share as well, but I figured I'd put all the holos in one place.  As a result, this post is kind of a mish-mash of all of her collections, oh well! :P

Colors by Llarowe will be launching today on Llarowe at 1pm MDT and 7pm MDT; watch your clocks because I'm sure these will be gone lighting-fast!  You can also find Llarowe on Facebook to keep up with launches and restocks.

It would be impossible to single out one favourite from all of these, but my top picks would have to be In The Navy, Black Gold, Texas Tea, and Rare Bear.  Which ones are your favourites?  :)

Disclaimer: The products in this post were sent to me for review.