I know hat I’ve said that I am going to try to incorporate more nail art into my posts, but it’s so hard when you’re a nail art dunce like me. I can paint my nails with my eyes closed, but when it comes to even the simplest of nail art techniques, I have to practice and practice and then practice some more. While I have seen drip marble nails all over the interwebs, I have never actually attempted the technique myself. When I started seeing Tiffany from Polish and Paws do some gorgeous drip marble manis, I decided to give it a try. Let me show you how my first attempt turned out. Continue reading “Drip Marble Nails”
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Favorite Nail Care Products
As a nail swatcher and all-around nail polish enthusiast, I have to be on top of taking care of my hands and nails. I feel that I am lucky in that I have naturally strong nails, but I do tend to have very dry skin which obviously affects my cuticles. Many years ago, I used to bite my nails and cuticles to the point of making them bleed which is why I started wearing acrylics. Lucky, this helped me kick the biting habit but I also have to stay on top of avoiding hangnails and such because it will tempt me to bite them. Gross, I know! Well, today I have some of my favorite nail care products to share with you; these are items I use often to help keep my hands and cuticles well hydrated and soft. Continue reading “Favorite Nail Care Products”
KBShimmer Rollin’ With The Chromies
Even though this is a short workweek for me, I feel like the week is dragging bad. I just feel so darn tired and don’t know why. I hope that the weekend will help me recharge my batteries! Today I have another beautiful polish from KBShimmer’s core line to share with you. As you may recall, KBShimmer has rebranded, and they are now fully transitioned to the new logo and packaging which is super exciting. The polish that I have for you today is KBShimmer Rollin’ With The Chromies. Let me show you how beautiful it is in my swatches below. Continue reading “KBShimmer Rollin’ With The Chromies”
KBShimmer Fig-Get About It
I made it through the weekend, and I survived Saturday at Chuck E. Cheese’s with my brats. Jonas was on his best behavior for a while, but it seems that he gets very shy when he is the center of attention. When we started singing to him so he could blow out his candles, he started crying! I think he just felt overwhelmed with all of the attention because he got over it fairly quickly once we moved on. He was also crazy scared of Chuck E. Cheese and refused to touch him when he came out for the birthday dance. It was pretty funny, and I got plenty of pictures and videos. Besides that, I didn’t have too much going on this weekend and spent a couple of hours swatching a few polishes. As you may recall, last week KBShimmer announced their rebranding. I think it’s gorgeous and am so happy that the polishes come in boxes now–they have such a luxe feel to them. I was able to pick out a few polishes from the core collection to share with you since they are now all rebranded in the new bottles. The shade I have for you today is KBShimmer Fig-Get About it. Let me show you some swatches below. Continue reading “KBShimmer Fig-Get About It”
KBShimmer Hubble’d Together – PPU April 2018
Are you ready for Polish Pick Up Pack April 2018 edition?! The theme for April is “Across The Universe” so you can imagine the amazing polishes that will be created to interpret the theme. In April, the purchasing window will be from April 6th – April 9th on polishpickup.com so don’t forget to check in on those days. If you’re interested in seeing all the products that will be available, make sure to join the Polish Pickup Pack group on Facebook to see all the pretties. For today’s post, I am excited to show you KBShimmer Hubble’d Together so let’s move on to the swatches! Continue reading “KBShimmer Hubble’d Together – PPU April 2018”
KBShimmer Launch Party Collection
When I think of KBShimmer, there are a few things that come to mind: awesome polish, amazing and fast shipping and great customer service. I also see the brand as one of the OG brands in the indie nail polish community and feel fortunate to be part of the bloggers who get to share new collections with you. Imagine my excitement when I saw the details for the KBShimmer Launch Party Collection. For KBShimmer’s 10th anniversary, they really went all out and revamped their look. I can’t wait for you to see everything! Continue reading “KBShimmer Launch Party Collection”
KBShimmer If You Want My Bodice – PPU March 2018
Are your ninja fingers ready for Polish Pickup Pack this Friday? I have a few polishes I CANNOT miss out on for March, so I’m working out, carb loading and doing finger stretches so I can Hunger Game that ish. I am really mad at myself for missing out on previous polishes because I wasn’t prepared, but there’s not much I can do about it now. One of the BEST things about PPU is the shipping; they keep shipping within the US and Canada at $3!!! Say what?! Today I have KBShimmer’s contribution to PPU for March 2018: KBShimmer If You Want My Bodice. Let me show you some swatches below. Continue reading “KBShimmer If You Want My Bodice – PPU March 2018”
KBShimmer Holo-day Collection 2017
Hey there. How was your weekend? Mine was pretty uneventful since I had come down with some sort of stomach bug on Thursday/Friday. It was rather miserable, but I’m glad I was able to get past it quickly. Today I have some swatches of the KBShimmer Holo-day Collection ! I do love me some KBShimmer and enjoy holiday collections so what’s not to love?! Let me show you some swatches before I give you my thoughts. Continue reading “KBShimmer Holo-day Collection 2017”
KBShimmer Fall 2017 Collection – Blogger Collaboration
Hello friends! Today I have a picture heavy post so get ready! The KBShimmer Fall 2017 Collection is pretty massive with 12 blogger inspired shades and 2 that were created by Christy. I was so excited to get these because I love KBShimmer collections and because Fall collections are pretty much my favorite. Let me go ahead and show you my swatches for the collection before I ramble on too long.
KBShimmer High-Rise To The Occasion (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Michelle from Ehmkay Nails wanted a polish that expressed her photos of the holidays in NYC. The steel of the high-rise buildings, the twinkle of the holiday decor, and the glow of the violet up lighting inspired this crelly polish. A light gray color, this polish has a soft violet shimmer, while pops of rainbow metallic flakes give this shade perfectly NYC look.
KBShimmer Pearls Gone Wild (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Amy from McPolish gave us beautiful photos of nature at its shining best, from a softly glowing starry sky, to shimmering opals and natural stones. This super sparkly polish is filled with micro and small holographic glitters, and a red shimmer that shifts to copper, gold and pink. This holographic polish feels like wearing jewels on your nails.
KBShimmer I Don’t Want No Shrubs (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Jen from My Nail Polish Obsession is a West Coast gal, so fall for her is full of beautiful flowers and bright colors, just like her inspiration photo. Those vibrant floral photos spilled into this bright fuchsia pink shade. Filled with micro golden flakes and shimmer, this hot pink polish will make you wish for warmer days.
KBShimmer Pun-King Spice Latte (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
When Valesha from Peachy Polish sent us photos of her inspiration, a copper tub and terracotta pots, we knew that fall was near. This terracotta, near pumpkin shade is filled with a subtle copper shimmer, which gives this near crème polish a sophisticated glow to it.
KBShimmer Espresso Yourself (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Gaby from LacquerLoon sent us some amazing photos to work from. Rich chocolate, warm coffee, and glimmering clothes in shades of brown, copper and gold inspired this glitter filled shade. Near in finish to our Mega Flame polishes, this rich brown shade is filled with copper and gold holographic micro glitters for a polish ideal for autumn.
KBShimmer Olive Or Twist (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Lovely Mishra from Nail It Lovely asked up to be inspired by rich gold tones and soothing shades of olive. This polish in our holo glow finish is the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. A deepened olive color, this polish shimmers with holo glow flakes and a golden flash that shines in the light.
KBShimmer #squadghouls (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Holly from Miss Holly Berries inspiration photos were filled with the deep olive green shades of the forest, goldenrod yellows and autumn oranges. The best way I could express that was in a deepened olive jelly filled with glitters that shift in shades of orange, green and gold. And when naming this polish, I learned that Holly is a huge straight to DVD scary movie fan, so I knew that we had to tie in a campy horror name for this fall polish!
KBShimmer Better Lake Than Never (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Alicia from Delishious Nails gave us a stunning palette of rich, deep blues, turquoises, and teals to work from, and I knew this would be a perfect fit for our Holo Glow finish. A jewel toned teal leaning blue, this polish is filled with holo glow flakes that accent a strong turquoise shimmer that makes this polish shine bright.
KBShimmer Peach For The Sky (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
When Antoinette from aricedotcom gave us beautiful photos of autumn leaves against turquoise skies, I knew I wanted to create a soft sky blue polish to bring a pop of color to fall. This creamy shade is loaded with a peachy copper shimmer, for a soft shade that will make you imagine jumping into leave piles on a bright fall afternoon.
KBShimmer Let’s Fang Out (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Sam from Sam Nailed It posted a stunning picture of deep burgundy vampy lips as her inspiration photo for a crème polish. I knew with the glittery polish from Lisa in the same shade it was a perfect match! The cream polish is almost a plum color, with hints of maroon and aubergine, this is the perfect autumn crème!
KBShimmer Lady And The Vamp (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Lisa from Cosmetic Sanctuary knew she wanted a deep vampy color burgundy red in our Mega Flame finish, and we delivered! This almost plum color polish is loaded with holographic glitters, with hints of maroon and aubergine for the ultimate sparkle. For a fun manicure, pair with Let’s Fang Out!
And my favorite of the collaboration shades…
KBShimmer Northern Frights (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Judy from Beauty Judy was inspired by the dark night sky and the stunning hues of the Northern Lights. This shifty shade is the aurora borealis in a bottle. Filled with holo flakes, this polish shifts based on viewing angle from an emerald green, to a deep indigo purple, to an almost navy, for the perfect sky inspired polish.
And the two additional shades that were created by Christy…
KBShimmer Oh My Gourd (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Caramel apples, butterscotch, changing leaves and gourds signal that fall is near. This creamy butterscotch shade is made for fall. Pair with your favorite sweater, a pair of brown boots and your latte, and lets go head out to enjoy the crisp weather that only autumn can bring.
KBShimmer Stop And Smell The Rosé (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
One of Christy’s obsessions is rose gold, from phones, to jewelry, to wine, rose gold is life! This softly pink, near copper shade is the perfect match for those that like to stop and smell the rosé!
So there you have it! Now, let me start the love. I adored this collection 100%. All of the shades were beautiful and had a dreamy formula. I have to admit that I was a little concerned about the base change, but the quality did not change one bit. In case you didn’t know, KBShimmer is now using a 5-free base and the Fall Collection was the first collection to feature the new base. For all of my swatches, I used 2 coats of polish and 1 coat of Poshé top coat. I didn’t think that any of these shades needed more than 2 coats; however, keep in mind that I like to do 1 thin coat and a second more generous coat. If you’re concerned about removal issues, the following shades will be a little more difficult to remove due to the heavy glitter load: Lady and The Vamp, #squadghouls, Espresso Yourself and Pearls Gone Wild. The 1 polish that gave me the hardest time for removal was Pearls Gone Wild due to the glitter getting all over my skin and cuticles. However, don’t let that dissuade you because it’s a gorgeous polish. As always, I find that letting an acetone soaked cotton round dissolve the polish for a few minutes before removal will give you the best results. My absolute favorite polish from this collection is Northern Frights–Jud did an amazing job with the inspiration and Christy nailed the polish. My other favorite is Stop and Smell The Rosé–what a gorgeous holo! It’s so difficult to pic favorites so I know that you’ll have a hard time picking which ones to buy. These 14 polishes launched September 23rd, 2017 at Polish Con Chicago, with online sales starting Friday, October 13th. The Fall collection will retail for $9.25 per bottle and can be purchased at kbshimmer.com, Amazon.com and select salons & retailers.
So what do you think of this collection? Which are you favorite shades? Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I will talk to you soon.
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KBShimmer Polish Con Chicago 2017 LE Shades
I’m really hoping that this week goes by quickly because I have some time off coming my way! Even though I just took two days off, I’m looking forward to a nice 4 day weekend. I am also quite enjoying the cooler weather here in SoCal….but I feel like I’m being lulled into a false sense of security before the weather shoots back up into the 100’s. Anywho, on this lovely Monday I have two very special polishes to share with you. If you are lucky enough to be going to Polish Con this coming Saturday, you will get to see soooo many gorgeous polishes so I am definitely jealous.Without further ado, here are the KBShimmer Polish Con Chicago 2017 Limited Edition shades for your viewing pleasure!
KBShimmer The Age of Aquarium (2 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
The Age Of Aquarium – Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium inspired one of the two limited edition polishes for Polish Con Chicago 2017. One of the area’s top attractions, it features both salt water and fresh water attractions and is one of the largest aquariums in the country. Like the deep waters of the attractions, darkened teal shade features our holo glow flakes and a fun purple shimmer like glistening fish swimming through the sea.
KBShimmer Bean There, Done That (3 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
KBShimmer Bean There, Done That – Direct Sunlight (3 coats of polish + 1 coat of Poshé)
Bean There, Done That –One of the two limited edition polishes for Polish Con Chicago 2017 is inspired by the chrome silver sculpture name Cloud Gate in Millennium Park. More commonly known at The Bean for its bean like shape, this sculpture reflects the sky and surroundings, for a unique piece of art. Our take on the bean starts with micro holographic flakes that give this polish both a linear and scattered holographic look. We then added a touch of color shift shimmer to allow a hint of blue and pink to pop at various angles.
So what can I say about these gorgeous polishes? Not much except that they are classically KBShimmer: beautiful and perfect formula. For The Age of Aquarium, I used two coats of polish plus one coat of top coat for an extra glossy finish. Despite the polish being very pigmented, I did not experience any staining. Removal was extremely easy and was not messy at all. Bean There, Done That appeared somewhat thin when I first applied it. For my swatches, I ended up applying 3 coats of the polish but it probably would have looked fine with two thicker coats. Due to the micro flakes, I did have to put in a little more elbow grease for removal because I did have shimmery particles all around my skin.For those of you who will be at Polish Con, there is a third polish that you may have access to:
Kiss My Butkus You Ditka – Polish Con Chicago VIP Bag Polish – A limited amount of this polish will be available starting at 2 PM at Polish Con Chicago. This navy blue, near Chicago Bears blue polish is loaded with linear and scattered holographic sparkle, and micro orange glitters perfect for any Bears fan.
Unfortunately, I do not have Kiss My Butkus You Ditka to swatch for you today, but I can’t wait to see swatches of it! So what do you think about these polishes? Will you be picking up any of these if you go to Polish Con? Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I will talk to you soon!
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