The holder is a half sphere. This means that it will rock back and forth if knocked or disturbed, but it won't flip over or fall down. It's kind of like Weebles… do you know that toy? The catchphrase used to be "Weebles wobble but they don't fall down." The bottom of the LadyBug has three black circles on it. The middle circle is rounded and rubbery, which adds a bit of grip to the rocking base.
The two other circles on the base are flat, and they give the LadyBug its second purpose -- as a bottle tipper! When the level in your polish bottle gets low, you can set it up in the LadyBug and it will tip it for you. This makes it easier to access the polish at the bottom of the bottle.
I tested a number of bottle shapes in the foam center of the LadyBug and was happy to say that almost every one I tried fit nicely. Some notable weird shaped bottles that fit were CND, Nicole by OPI, Lime Crime, and Nfu Oh. The only one that I couldn't get in there was MAC Hyper, which has a block shape like the Urban Outfitters bottles. But those ones are so square anyway that they are already very stable.
While I can't say that I use this product every time I do a manicure, I have been using it more than I expected! Are you familiar with the shape of American Apparel polish bottles? They are tall, skinny rectangles. They have almost no heft to them and every time I use them I am afraid I will knock them over (and I'm not even very clumsy). Now, every time I want to use an American Apparel polish, I reach for the LadyBug. I can also see myself using it if I were polishing on the floor or some space other than my manicure table, and of course, the bottle tipping feature is great and practical.
I also made you guys a video demo of this product, cheesy voice over included!
The LadyBug Nail Polish Holder can be purchased on Taylor Gifts for $12.98. You can also follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter.
This is such a nifty idea!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! At first I thought this seemed like an odd contraption but I can see how it might be useful when painting nails. Especially for those darn American Apparel nail polishes, like you say!
ReplyDeleteHa, cool:)
ReplyDeleteSeems like a pretty cool product!
ReplyDeleteWow that would be super helpful! Nice product!
ReplyDeleteI just saw these on Amazon (or something similar), and was wondering how well they'd work.
ReplyDeletewhat is on your nails in the video?
I recorded the video a while ago! The manicure can be found here: http://www.chalkboardnails.com/2012/10/purple-saran-wrap-with-black-rhinestones.html
ReplyDeleteI NEED THIS! I am notorious for spilling my polishes. I also have a ton of polishes I use too often and are getting near empty.
ReplyDeleteGreat product!
ReplyDeletewow this is so cool!
ReplyDeleteHaha the Julep bottles come to mind... I knocked that bottle over so many times...
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that?? Neat product!
ReplyDeleteI saw this thing awhile back; the bottle-tipping feature seems like a great idea! Otherwise it seems like it would make your polish very slightly more likely "to get away from you" when sitting on a flat surface. Does it tip when you try to wipe your brush off?
ReplyDeletethanks for this. i have been on the lookout for something similar so i can tip the bottles. i also polish on the floor a lot.
ReplyDeleteI've never had problems tipping the polish over, but I have ruined the finish on my wood desk multiple times by knocking over acetone bottles :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDelete<3 <3
ReplyDeleteIt does move a little but I was surprised by the heft that it has once the bottle is in there. If it moves too much, you could always tilt it, even if the polish level is still high!
ReplyDeleteYes exactly!!
ReplyDeleteGood to know, thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeyond awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteSERIOUSLY. I've never knocked one over, but that's just because I know I am so obviously going to that I hold onto them for dear like WHILE painting. So awkward!
ReplyDeleteI like this for the tipping function, and it might come in handy when doing your toes!
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