Category: Press Sample

Girly Bits And Gaia Wept – PPU July 2020

Girly Bits And Gaia Wept – PPU July 2020

Hey all! I have a bunch of swatches of polishes that I never got around to posting about because life sometimes just ruins all your plans. Amirite? I’ve been blogging since 2011, and I am ashamed to admit that this is the first time I have purchased a Girly Bits polish. I know…it’s unforgivable! Pam is such a classy lady and such a beloved maker in our community so this is long overdue. As usual, now I want eerrrything she comes out with so I need to calm down and realize I don’t have unlimited funds.  I picked up Girly Bits And Gaia Wept during PPU Rewind month which was in July, and I’m super glad I pulled the trigger because this polish is stunning. Let’s take a look at my swatches below.

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Zoya Intriguing Collection – Holiday 2020

Zoya Intriguing Collection – Holiday 2020

With the Holiday season just around the corner, it makes perfect sense that we would start seeing some solid holiday collections begin to pop up. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and then it’s just a few more weeks before Christmas gets here? I think Zoya always has really great Fall and Holiday Collections so I always look forward to them. Today I am going to share with you my swatches of the Zoya Intriguing Collection and I know you’re going to find shades that you will love. Let’s take a look at my swatches below. Continue reading “Zoya Intriguing Collection – Holiday 2020”

Prism Polisk UK This Is Halloween Collection

Prism Polisk UK This Is Halloween Collection

I have a huge confession: I have never watched A Nightmare Before Christmas. I know, I know! I don’t really have an excuse and I have always meant to watch it, but I always end up putting it off. I think that during the short Thanksgiving break, I will make a point to watch it because it seems to be so loved by so many people. Well, today I have a nail polish collection that uses A Nightmare Before Christmas as its inspiration. The Prism Polish UK This Is Halloween Collection is made up of 5 shades that I have swatched for you below. Let’s check them all out. Continue reading “Prism Polisk UK This Is Halloween Collection”

Prism Polish UK Re-releases – Color4Nails

Prism Polish UK Re-releases – Color4Nails

Any time that I swatch polishes from the Prism Polish UK line, I always ask myself how Suzie comes up with such gorgeous creations. I know that no matter what I try out, the formula will be fantastic and the inspiration will always be fun. Today I have a bunch of pretties that have been re-released and are currently available for purchase over at Color4Nails. These shades range from holos to duochromes to thermals and they are all so fun. Let’s take a look at my swatches–there really is something for everybody! Continue reading “Prism Polish UK Re-releases – Color4Nails”

KBShimmer All The Fall Things Collection

KBShimmer All The Fall Things Collection

Hi everyone! I’ve been out of the nail game lately because I came down with a nasty cold that made me super nervous. Is there anything such as a simple cold this day and age? I immediately feared that it could be COVID so I ended up talking to my doctor about it. I was tested and it came out negative, but it has been weeks that I have been feeling under the weather. I was definitely relieved that I got a negative reading, but it reminded me that we have to be very careful and protect ourselves. I had managed to post my swatches of the KBShimmer All The Fall Things Collection on Instagram, but fell behind on getting my post up. Let me show you some swatches below. Continue reading “KBShimmer All The Fall Things Collection”

KBShimmer Moumantai – PPU October 2020

KBShimmer Moumantai – PPU October 2020

Excuse me, weekend…where did you go? I have to admit that the last few weeks have gone by in a blur because I am ridiculously busy at work. I love being busy, but it has also been a bit overwhelming. The good thing is that I have great colleagues to collaborate with so I know eventually things will fall into place. This week is also my birthday week! I’m turning 41 on the 22nd and it feels a little weird. I almost feel like 41 feels more real than 40–does that even make sense? I had to make an effort to swatch this weekend because I had so much to do and I hope that I can catch up this following weekend. Today I am sharing with you an awesome polish and scrub from one of my favorite brands (probably, really, my favorite brand but you know how we try not to play favorites with our polish babies!). KBShimmer Moumantai is a stunning shade that I know you will love. I also have a new sugar scrub scent to talk about so let’s get the show on the road. Continue reading “KBShimmer Moumantai – PPU October 2020”

Prism Polish UK Ocean Wonders Collection

Prism Polish UK Ocean Wonders Collection

 

Coming off the long weekend felt really nice. I have a lot of stuff going on at work right now which is both exciting and exhausting. I definitely needing the long weekend to recharge and get a burst of energy. I’m glad that the weather is starting to cool off a bit so that my electric bill doesn’t continue to be $200–ha! Today I have another beautiful collection of polishes to share with you. The Prism Polish UK Ocean Wonders Collection has some real stunners that you will not want to miss out on. Let’s take a look at my swatches below. Continue reading “Prism Polish UK Ocean Wonders Collection”

Prism Polish UK Bogus Adventure Collection

Prism Polish UK Bogus Adventure Collection

Hey! How’s the scorching heat treating you? I have just about had it with this ridiculous heat wave and hope that we get back down to some reasonable temperatures. I think that the thing I worry most about when we have this type of weather is not so much about how uncomfortable it is, but more about the potential for increased wild fires. It’s absolutely devastating to see people go through it every year and I hope that for the sake of the wild fire potential, we start to cool off some. Today I am going to share with you the Prism Polish UK Bogus Adventure Collection which took me back to how much I loved Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure as a kid. I also am planning to watch Bill & Ted Face The Music if only to feel like I have watched the trilogy. And for Keanu. ‘Cause who doesn’t love Keanu? Anyway, let’s take a look at my swatches below. Continue reading “Prism Polish UK Bogus Adventure Collection”

JReine Land Of The Lost – PPU September 2020

JReine Land Of The Lost – PPU September 2020

I can’t believe it’s September already. As I continue to navigate working on my health, weight loss, pandemic anxiety and all that other stuff that has us down, I have been playing with polish so much. Unfortunately, I don’t usually get past painting my nails and taking the pictures. Lately I have found the whole process of editing a couple of pictures from the dozens I took truly exhausting, but Polish Pickup never fails to get me excited to share with you guys. The theme for September is Halloween so there will be tons of fun shades and items to choose from. Today I will be sharing with you my swatches of JReine Land of The Lost which draws its inspiration from Marie Laveau. Let’s take a look at my swatches below. Continue reading “JReine Land Of The Lost – PPU September 2020”

KBShimmer Light My Fire – PPU September 2020

KBShimmer Light My Fire – PPU September 2020

Day two of my lead up to PPU posts and I have some amazingness to show you. Ok, so if you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know how much I love KBShimmer so this month is no different. Not only did we get a stunning and fiery polish but we also got possibly the most amazing sugar scrub they have ever put out. I am not kidding here people…like I will buy a back up.  KBShimmer Light My Fire is a dark polish with a gorgeous fiery magnetic effect that I know you will love. Let’s take a look at my swatches below. Continue reading “KBShimmer Light My Fire – PPU September 2020”