GREAT LAKES LACQUER | THE TRUE NORTH COLLECTION

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Good evening loves! I have a beautiful collection from Great Lakes Lacquer to share with you tonight! This is the True North Collection which is 8 gorgeous shades inspired by the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and captures some of Mariah's favorite places. In Michigan, there is 'Up North' and 'The True North' and to most, you don't reach the True North until you cross the bridge! Read on for more info!

*All photos are taken indoors under 30W Daylight Bulbs.

*I angle my hand in direct lighting as well as low lighting to capture as many of the shifts as I am able.

*All photos shown with a fast dry top coat unless otherwise stated.

Great Lakes Lacquer-Dusk on The Shores of Portage

Inspired by the amazing Portage River and the magic that happens at dusk. MTU and Houghton are settled on this beautiful land and Mariah’s son is amazingly lucky to spend time in this gorgeous setting. Described as a deep blurple glowing with a red to orange to gold to green shifting shimmer. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-Lake Of The Clouds

Located within the Porcupine Mountains, this beautiful inland lake is nestled in the valley floor between steep, sweeping vistas of rolling hills filled with forest life. Described as a jade green reflecting a copious amount of magenta to gold to green shifting shimmer and a strong scattered holographic finish. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-Pictured Rocks

Inspired by the famous lake shore of Munising. Described as a sheer violet blue brimming with flakes that shift from green to blue and pink and purple and a shimmer to match. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-Sunset on Summit Peak

The highest point in the Porcupine Mountains. Described as a deep oxblood that borders raisin filled with a fiery red to gold to green shifting shimmer. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-Tahquamenon Falls

Inspired by the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls! The water from the falls is a notable brown/yellow due to tannins. Described as a mustard yellow/orange glowing with a copper to gold to green shifting shimmer. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-The West Bluff

The scenic outlook at the top of Brockway Mountain. The overlook is amazing and such a beautiful place. Described as a pine green filled with a gold to green to indigo shifting shimmer. This is a green sister to 'Like My...Boomerang'. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-U.S. 2

A stretch of highway in the UP that follows the shores of Lake Michigan for much of its time in Michigan. A great road for a scenic drive. Described as a pavement gray with a teal to purple to magenta shifting shimmer. Shown here in 3 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Great Lakes Lacquer-UP Star Gazing

Star gazing in the UP is amazing! There are so many beautiful spots in nature that you can choose to clearly see the milky way in the 'true north'. Described as an 'old school' glowing holographic with holo micro flake of the same material. Please note that the glow will increase after fully dry. Some lights reflect the glow of the holo more than others. Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries with subtle matte like texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.