LiteraryLacquer

Literary Lacquers

Santa Fe, New Mexico · 10328 Sales

4.5 out of 5 stars
(1979)

LiteraryLacquer

Literary Lacquers

Santa Fe, New Mexico 10328 Sales On Etsy since 2008

4.5 out of 5 stars
(1979)

Shop owner

Amy Milder

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  • Princess Buttercup = Matte White with Pink Shimmer

    $10.00

  • The Man in Black - Matte Black with Pink Shimmer

    $10.00

  • NEW! Grin Without a Cat - Violet to Burgundy Multichrome Nail Polish - Alice in Lacquerland

    $12.00

  • NEW! Curiouser and Curiouser - Blue Holographic Nail Polish - Alice in Lacquerland

    $12.00

    • Announcement   Welcome to my little haven for well-read polish lovers!

    Gift with purchase through 7/9/17 – mini bottle with $20 purchase, full sized bottle with $50 purchase:
    Feather Family – Sparkling Soft Pink holo
    Inspired by The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
    Named by Alex Bacon-Leslie, LitLaq Marketing Director

    When I was searching for the right name for this gift with purchase polish to adequately express the gratitude I have for the support and love given to me by my fans and customers as I come out of this long dark period of LitLaqlessness, Alex pointed me in the direction of The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, a brilliantly fun sci-fi book by Becky Chambers. The book introduces a few interesting alien species, including Sissix, the reptilian feathered Aandrisk tech.
    “Okay, well, on her wall, there’s this big fancy frame with a mess of Aandrisk feathers hanging from it. Every Aandrisk’s got one, as far as I know. See, if you’re an Aandrisk and somebody really touches your life in some way, you give that person one of your feathers. And then you keep the feathers you get from others as a symbol of how many paths you’ve crossed. Having a lot of feathers on your wall shows that you’ve had an impact on a lot of people. That’s a pretty big priority for most Aandrisks. But they don’t give feathers out casually, not, like for helping you carry something or giving you a free drink or whatever. It’s got to be an experience that sticks with you, but it can totally be between strangers.”
    Thanks for being my feather family.

    SHIPPING CODES!
    75FREESHIP will give you free shipping on domestic orders of $75 and up
    75INTERNATIONAL will give a $6 discount on shipping for international orders of $75-$149
    150INTERNATIONAL will give free international shipping on orders of $150 and up.

    Please like the Literary Lacquers Facebook page for updates on restocks and advance looks at upcoming collections!
    http://www.facebook.com/LiteraryLacquers

    Announcement

    Last updated on Jun 23, 2017

    Welcome to my little haven for well-read polish lovers!

    Gift with purchase through 7/9/17 – mini bottle with $20 purchase, full sized bottle with $50 purchase:
    Feather Family – Sparkling Soft Pink holo
    Inspired by The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
    Named by Alex Bacon-Leslie, LitLaq Marketing Director

    When I was searching for the right name for this gift with purchase polish to adequately express the gratitude I have for the support and love given to me by my fans and customers as I come out of this long dark period of LitLaqlessness, Alex pointed me in the direction of The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, a brilliantly fun sci-fi book by Becky Chambers. The book introduces a few interesting alien species, including Sissix, the reptilian feathered Aandrisk tech.
    “Okay, well, on her wall, there’s this big fancy frame with a mess of Aandrisk feathers hanging from it. Every Aandrisk’s got one, as far as I know. See, if you’re an Aandrisk and somebody really touches your life in some way, you give that person one of your feathers. And then you keep the feathers you get from others as a symbol of how many paths you’ve crossed. Having a lot of feathers on your wall shows that you’ve had an impact on a lot of people. That’s a pretty big priority for most Aandrisks. But they don’t give feathers out casually, not, like for helping you carry something or giving you a free drink or whatever. It’s got to be an experience that sticks with you, but it can totally be between strangers.”
    Thanks for being my feather family.

    SHIPPING CODES!
    75FREESHIP will give you free shipping on domestic orders of $75 and up
    75INTERNATIONAL will give a $6 discount on shipping for international orders of $75-$149
    150INTERNATIONAL will give free international shipping on orders of $150 and up.

    Please like the Literary Lacquers Facebook page for updates on restocks and advance looks at upcoming collections!
    http://www.facebook.com/LiteraryLacquers

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    (1979)
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    About

    Inspired by two passions: literature and polish

    Literary Lacquers was founded at 7,000 feet above sea level in the high desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2012 out of a desire to combine my two biggest passions: literature and polish. Each polish is inspired by a literary reference and I attempt to evoke in color and texture the feel of the passage or work to me. I'm fascinated with the way that light passes through polish and bounces off shimmers and glitters and I've worked to develop complex and original finishes to my polishes.

    All of the polishes are 3-free and each contains two stainless steel shaker balls.

    All of my purchased shipping materials are 100% recycled and my greenwrap is 100% compostable as well as being recyclable. It's even cute!

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    Shop members

    • Amy Milder

      Owner, Designer, Head Glitter Wrangler

      Obsessed with cosmetics in general and nail polish specifically, Amy has been driven to create and share polishes inspired by works of literature.

    • Alex Bacon Leslie

      Marketer, Customer Service

      Running on a steady diet of coffee, literature, and glitter, Alex is a passionate advocate of the marriage between polish and prose.

    Shop policies

    Last updated on March 22, 2016
    Welcome to Literary Lacquers! I strive to create unique and complex polishes inspired by works of literature. I use only recycled shipping materials and special greenwrap that's compostable and recyclable. I love polish and the polish community and hope to bring joy to you with my creations. Each batch is handmixed with joyful loving intent in the high desert of Santa Fe. Because each polish is created by hand, there may be some variations among bottles.

    Accepted payment methods

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Discover
    • Apple Pay
    • Klarna
    • Sofort
    • Ideal
    • Paypal
    • GiftcardAccepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    • Other Method
    Returns and exchanges
    In the case of a breakage in shipping, please contact me with a photo of the damage and I will replace (or refund, if the polish is not available for some reason) the polish and shipping costs.

    If you have a problem with the formulation, please let me know. Polish is an interesting medium to work with. Sometimes ingredients do weird things and while I do thoroughly test my ingredients, it's impossible for me to replicate every polish storage situation. I recommend storing nail polish in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
    Payment
    Q. What Forms of Payment Do You Take?

    A. PayPal and credit cards through Etsy Direct Checkout

    Q. Do You Charge Sales Tax?

    A. Yes, I charge 6.625% GRT to New Mexico buyers.

    Q. Can I Cancel My Order After I've Placed It?

    A. If you have not received a shipping notice, you can cancel your order.
    Shipping
    ***Important: I ship to the shipping address listed in PayPal only. Please make sure that your shipping address is up to date in PayPal before you pay.***

    Current turnaround time 5 business days, though in the holiday season or during large launches that time may be longer. Please check your confirmation email for more information.

    I ship all orders from Santa Fe, NM. Shipping times vary, but generally speaking, you will receive your package within:

    US Southwest and West Coast: 1 to 3 days
    US Midwest: 2 to 4 days
    US East Coast: 3 to 7 days

    Canada and Mexico: 3 to 7 days
    Elsewhere: 7 to 30 days, depending on customs regulations

    On occasion, a package may be lost, or not make it through customs. I cannot be responsible for what happens once the package leaves my hands but if your package goes missing, please contact me and I will do my best to work something out.

    During Winter Holiday season, packages can be delayed.

    I add delivery confirmation to packages for tracking purposes.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    My customs waiting list is very long right now and I'm not taking any additional custom orders right now. I welcome any and all general conversation about nail polish and polish creation.

    I will happily discuss wholesale accounts with anyone interested!