Swatcher Spotlight: Vanessa / mockingjay_manis

If you could give advice to newbies it would be ___?

Take your time and have patience. The nail gods aren't always with us, and it's ok to mess up.

What do you use to take your photos with?

I use a lightbox with extra light from my Ottlite, and my Samsung Note 20.

What was the first brand that you worked with?

Serum No. 5

Has swatching changed your relationship with nail polish? How?

I've become more obsessed with my nails! I definitely take better care with my hands now.

Favorite collection you've swatched? Or favorite PPU polish you've swatched?

LynB's upcoming anniversary collection. I got to play around with water marbling for the first time, and had a blast doing it.

What is your favorite brand to work with and why?

Wildflower. The polishes are amazing quality and colors, and the maker is such a sweetheart!

How do you store your polishes?

My husband built me an amazing desk with shelves across the top.

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