Garden Path Lacquers | Floriography Collection

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Hello sweeties! I have a beautiful collection to share with you today. This is the 'Floriography Collection' by Garden Path Lacquers, formally known as Lollipop Posse Lacquer. This is their re-branding launch collection and I think the theme fit perfect with the new name since each of these polishes are named after the secret Victorian language of flowers. This collection is in three parts that is designed to inspire truth in the communication of your intentions and recognition of the strongest aspects of your true self. Read on for more photos, info and live swatches!

*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.

Garden Path Lacquers-Matricaria

(Chamomile)

Described as a a calming, cool gray matte satin. In the language of flowers, chamomile is used to represent perseverance through adversity and healing. The flower is known for its many curative properties, and is typically brewed in tea and consumed in order to allow your body and mind to rest and renew. Wear this shade to inspire your best physical and mental self and to see you through times of hardship or difficulty.

Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries smoothly with no texture. This is a matte polish but you can always add a glossy for a whole new look!

Garden Path Lacquers-Clematis

Described as an incredibly lush, saturated blurple matte satin. The clematis is a flower known for its ability to climb walls and trellises, and in doing so, represents cleverness and ingenuity. Wear this shade to remember that you always have the ability to find your way up and through difficult terrain.

Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. Dries smoothly with no texture. This is a matte polish but you can always add a glossy for a whole new look!

Garden Path Lacquers-Lathyrus Odoratus

(Sweet Pea)

Described as a red-leaning, luscious purple crelly accented by pink/green/aqua shifting shimmer and holographic microflakes. In the language of flowers, the sweet pea is given to communicate gratitude for a lovely time.

Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Garden Path Lacquers-Olea

(Olive)

Described as a rich, blue-leaning teal crelly filled with red/orange/green/gold shifting shimmer and holographic microflakes. The olive branch is commonly known to represent peace and reconciliation. Wear this verdant shade to remember that you are at peace with yourself; you are able to reconcile the harsh inner critic with the complete, fully-realized person you are.

Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Garden Path Lacquers-Viola Tricolor

(Violet)

Described as a vampy, blurple crelly packed with red/pink/green/blue shifting shimmer and holographic microflakes. The pansy derives its name from the French pensée, meaning “thought”. Wear this lush color to always keep yourself in your own thoughts - you deserve the same attention and consideration that you always give to others.

Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries smoothly with no texture however a top coat is still recommended for a full, glossy finish.

Garden Path Lacquers-Adiantum

(Fern)

Described as a soft green crelly accented with blue/green shifting Aurora shimmer, large blue shifting iridescent flakes, and holographic microflakes. Ferns represent a fascinating duality; they grow in wet areas, yet their leaves repel water. In this vein, ferns are used to represent magic. Wear this shade to remember the true and powerful magic that is held within your heart.

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.

Garden Path Lacquers-Orchis

(Orchid)

Described as an orchid-purple crelly base accented by green and aqua shifting shimmer, and filled with green/purple/red shifting iridescent flakes, pink shifting iridescent flakes, and holographic microflakes. The exotic orchid bloom is used to represent elegance and beauty. Wear this shade to encourage confidence in your innermost beauty and allow it to bloom to the surface each day.

Shown here in 2 coats, plus top coat. Formula was good and applied well. If you have more of a free edge than I do then you may need 3 coats for full opacity. Dries with some texture so a top coat is needed for a full, glossy finish.

Garden Path Lacquers-Myosotis

(Forget-Me-Not)

Described as a delicate blue crelly base that is filled with a complex green/blue shifting Aurora shimmer, blue shifting iridescent flakes, and holographic microflakes. Floriographers often use the forget-me-not flower to communicate just that - please remember and do not forget! Wear this shade to honor, remember, and preserve the fascinating person have been, are becoming, and will be.

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.

Garden Path Lacquers-Lonicera

(Honeysuckle)

Described as a strawberry-pink crelly base with a shifting gold shimmer, filled with green/blue/violet shifting iridescent flakes and holographic microflakes. In the Victorian era, it was believed that sleeping with honeysuckle under your pillow would bring dreams of your true love. When wearing this color, you are reminded of the love, devotion, and affection that you hold for yourself.