Guess what? The heat is on again!
Not in a good way either because it’s supposed to be back in the upper 90’s here this week. I live in a city that is about 10 minutes away from the beach so I’m not happy about this. I’m just going to focus on the fact that Summer brings juicy collections and today I have one of them for you: the KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection!! Holy frijoles, I can’t tell you how excited I am about this WHOLE COLLECTION which is a rare. This collection contains 12 polishes: 3 cremes, 3 textures and 6 holos.
The Creams:
Let’s Not Coral– A pink leaning coral cream.
Low and Be Bold – A bright near ultramarine blue polish.
Right As Reign – A deep indigo purple polish.
The Textures:
Partners In Lime – A textured polish with lime, aqua, and gold holographic glitters.
She Twerks Out – A bold aqua polish, featuring teal, lime, and violet holographic glitters.
Too Pop To Handle – A purple toned fuchsia color, with violet, magenta and aqua holographic glitters.
The Holos:
Pt Young Thing – A platinum silver linear holographic polish.
In Bare Form – A near nude holographic polish.
Big Tan On Campus – A light tan-ish brown holographic polish.
Run! It’s The Coppers! – A metallic copper linear holographic polish.
Goldie Rocks – A shimmery gold holographic polish.
Stark Raven Mad – A deep charcoal linear holographic polish.
Here is a picture of all of them together:
Gorgeous, right? Well, now I have 6 of these shades to share with you. I apologize in advance for making you want to spend money, ok?
KBShimmer Low And Be Bold
KBShimmer Let’s Not Coral
These two creme shades were perfection. I am so happy that KBShimmer is continuing to put out luscious cremes because they really are amazing. These don’t even need a top coat because they are crazy shiny on their own. I applied two coats of each polish and the formula was smooth, self-leveling and just juicy. LOVE!
KBShimmer She Twerks Out
KBShimmer Partners In Lime
Polishgasm achieved. You don’t understand how much I love these two textures. The jelly base on these two polishes is electric and the coverage is amazing. You can get away with one coat if you want a sheer-like glitter application or you can use two coats if you want a full coverage look like my swatches show above. Partners In Lime is probably my favorite polish this year and that’s saying a lot considering the amount of polishes that pass through my hands. And because someone always asks about textured polish and top coating it, I decided to top coat Partners In Lime.
Gorgeous! If you want to top coat these texture polishes, just be aware that they suck up top coat. I applied 1 coat of Seche, 1 coat of Gelous and finally 1 coat of Seche to get this glassy look. To be honest, I prefer to wear textures without top coat. I didn’t find these too crazy gritty but you can definitely feel the texture.
Now, for the 2 holo polishes, I have two sets of pictures because my usual lighting just doesn’t show off linear holo polishes very well. I was also struggling with an overcast day today so I had to improvise.
KBShimmer Run! It’s The Coppers!
KBShimmer Run! It’s The Coppers!
KBShimmer Stark Raven Mad
KBShimmer Stark Raven Mad
The formula on these two holos was great. Stark Raven Mad could almost be a 1 coater! Run! It’s The Coopers needs a little more work because I had to apply 3 thin coats, but I don’t mind since it’s so beautiful. I am not tired of holos yet (can one get tired of holos, really??) so I was super excited to try these out.
You may think I’m a little over the top in my love for these polishes and the brand in general, but you know that when I find something that I love, I want to share it with all of you. In the same vein, I will always tell you when I think something sucks–oh, yes I will! So, now that you’ve seen part of this collection, will you be picking any of these up? The official release date of this collection is 5/23 so you have time to see swatches and reviews before you make up your mind. Don’t forget to follow KBShimmer on their various social media pages to stay up to date.
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Hey, I hope that you had a great weekend and that you’re tolerating Monday…cause we all know how I feel about Mondays. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I will talk to you soon.
Amazing swatches!! These are JUST so perfect! <3
Shipra recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Holographics Swatches/Review
These polishes are really gorgeous. I love them!
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
I know you apologized for making me want to spend money, but come on! Those textures will be mine.
Amy recently posted..#StampingSaturday: Stamping Fail
I need to buy the third texture because they are amazing.
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
those textures are to dieeeeee for!
Siobhan recently posted..#TheLacquerRing – Orange
I know! The are so gorgeous!
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
My wallet is crying, crying already! I will probably pass on the cremes though. I mean, I love creme finishes, but I need the texture & holos first. LOL!
Jessica recently posted..Jessica Nail Polish Gelato Mio collection
I think the textures are the stars here. They are freaking amazing.
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
The shades are gorgeous! Each finish is lovely.
Lisa N. recently posted..Memebox Luckybox #3 Unboxing
They really are!
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
oooohhhh!!! Let’s Not Coral is my favorite of these six, no surprise there since I’m a sucker for anything coral atm. Glitters are definitely interesting although I’m still a bit on the fence with them – are they glitters? Are they proper textures? Are they matte because of some neon pigment, just like It’s Razz-ical? Whaaaatt?
Anyway, can’t wait to see the rest! Those nude holos call my name. Badly.
Emma/WL recently posted..Glitter Gal Duochromes Swatches & Review
I would compare these textures to the Magical Pixies from Zoya but they are not as gritty. I find them absolutely gorgeous. Now I must get the third one!
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
YOUR KILLING ME!! I need Run, It’s the Coppers – just for the name alone. That is my favorite polish name so far this year. I laughed my ass off!
Plus, let’s talk about how amazing this collection is?? I swear, OPI is giving us semi-crappy neons but KBShimmer is hitting it out of the park. Would someone please send OPI a memo – please look at indie polish companies for really unique polishes?
I know, right?! Get with the program mainstream brands!
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
holy smokes! i want them all !
Craftynail recently posted..Eiffel Tower Nails for #NAILLINKUP
Seriously! They are so gorgeous.
Cynthia recently posted..KBShimmer Summer 2014 Collection
Love your swatches. I like the textures so much!
Nory recently posted..KBShimmer Early Summer 2014 Collection (6 of 12)
I am so in love with the textures!
i just love them all.. all. all. all.
Me toooooo!!!! They just blow me away.
Cynthia recently posted..Stamping Saturdays #19
i see some real beauties in there!
LittleMonsterx14 recently posted..This Little Monster Gets Crafty Part 2
Totally! Now I want them all.
Cynthia recently posted..Stamping Saturdays #19
wow, I hate you lol more on the wishlist. I Love the coppers and that blue! amazing blue!!!
Amanda Mae recently posted..Stamping Saturdays
I know…that blue is…uugghhh! I want to wear it always.
Cynthia recently posted..Stamping Saturdays #19
Wow!! All of those are gorgeous!
You and Frosso 100% succeeded in enabling me to buy these two textures. I know I won’t be disappointed.
It’s really impressive that every review I’ve seen of this collection is across-the-board fantastic. It says a lot about the brand and makes me certain that I’ll be happy with the polish. Looking forward to the second half!
Seriously. KBShimmer must have some magical secret because they never make a bad polish or a bad collection. The textures are to die for.