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Thursday, October 31, 2013

KBShimmer Winter 2013 - When the Doves Sigh, Snow Flaking Way and All Elf'd Up

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KBShimmer Winter 2013 Collection
When the Doves Sigh, Snow Flaking Way and All Elf'd Up

LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 1, 2013




Continuing my review of the KBShimmer Blogger 2013 and Winter 2013 Collections, I have 3 more from the Winter Collection for you this evening.

If you missed my other posts so far you can click the links below:

KBShimmer Plum Tuckered Out by Pointless Cafe
KBShimmer Blogger Collection Part 1 of 2
KBShimmer Blogger Collection Part 2 of 2 and a GIVEAWAY
KBShimmer Kringle All the Way (Toys for Tots Charity Polish)

Tonight I have When the Doves Sigh, Snow Flaking Way and All Elf'd Up for you - launching tomorrow, November 1, 2013.



Continued after the jump...


Pahlish - Olea Europaea - Swatches and Review

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Pahlish
Olea Europaea

Fall 2013 Collection




Olea Europaea is a deep olive green holo with gold shimmer from Pahlish's Fall Collection for 2013.

Continued after the jump...

KBShimmer Winter 2013 Collection - Kringle All the Way for Toys for Tots

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KBShimmer Kringle All The Way
2013 Toys for Tots Charity Polish

LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 1, 2013






Kringle All The Way- 2013 Toys For Tots Charity Polish  – A glitter top with circle glitters in red, green, and silver.  1 Coat Recommended

I wanted to show how Christmas-y this looks over several colors so I did a skittles mani with grey, green, black and silver first and then a full mani over the silver. 

Continued after the jump...


Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Colors by Llarowe Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and a Comparison

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Colors by Llarowe
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

and a Comparison with Essie Starry Starry Night


You know I had to see for myself!

First up, Colors by Llarowe Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...this is a dark blue navy jelly polish with blue and silver micro-glitters. Formula and application were great. It's a jelly though, so naturally, it's buildable. I used one light coat and one medium coat but most people will get perfect results with 3 light coats.





But the question we all have - is it an Essie Starry Starry Night dupe?









Okay, so I'm not calling "exact dupe" but whatever is a hair down from that, absolutely. They are thisclosetodupestatus.

CbL TTLS is just a bit darker jelly than SSN. But the jelly formula and micro-glitter mix are spot-on.

What do you think? Dupe? Or not?

Colors by Llarowe polishes, including this one, are available at Llarowe's shop here. You can like Llarowe on Facebook and follow Llarowe on Twitter for more information and launch times. Holos retail for $12.00, glitters retail for $10.00 and jellies retail for $6.00. Be sure to sign up for the re-stock emails!



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KBShimmer Blogger 2013 Collection - Part 2 of 2

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As you know by now, the KBShimmer Blogger 2013 Collection consists of 11 polishes. I showed you Plum Tuckered Out here, which is the one I created with Christy, on Monday and Part 1 of 2 here last night. Today I have the remaining 5 polishes...and a GIVEAWAY at the end!







KBShimmer Blogger 2013 Collection
Part 2

Christmas Now, Merry Pinkmas, Sand in My Stocking, 
Strung Out and Will Yule Marry Me

RELEASING NOVEMBER 1, 2013




Continued after the jump...


Indie Polish Atomic Yam - Swatches and Review

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Indie Polish
Atomic Yam




This is a new-to-me brand so let's get to know Tanya, creator at Indie Polish, a bit...here's what she had to say:


My polish is 3 free and vegan. I test all new glitters and pigments for 2-3 months. My polishes are made in small batches, and we cater to all types of polishes, from holos to glitter bombs and rich cremes. I am inspired by things that oddly go together and work phenomenally well. I have a 6 year old special needs son who has also named, and created color mixes out of glitters for polish as well. The mixes of textures, colors and depth help create polishes that I believe are quite unique. We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. However we ship worldwide. My polish is cruelty free. Extensively tested on friends, family, myself and often bloggers before it's released, I am confidant in my polish and my company as a whole!

Continued after the jump...


Tuesday, October 29, 2013

KBShimmer Blogger 2013 Collection Part 1 of 2

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As you know by now, the KBShimmer Blogger 2013 Collection consists of 11 polishes.






I've already shown you the color I created with Christy, Plum Tuckered Out, here but how to do the other 10? Because I take so many photos, I decided to split them into two parts. Tonight I have Part 1 for you.


KBShimmer Blogger 2013 Collection
Part 1

Green Hex and Glam, I Only Have Ice for You, I'd Rather Be with Blue,
Snow Much Fun and Toast-est With the Mostest

LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 1, 2013




Continued after the jump...


Glam Polish - Jem - Swatches and Review

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Glam Polish
Jem




Jem, named after Jem from Jem & The Holograms, is various sizes of blue, purple, light pink & silver holographic glitters including circles and hexes in a bright pink jelly base. 

Continued after the jump...


Monday, October 28, 2013

KBShimmer Blogger Collection - Plum Tuckered Out

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I will have the entire KBShimmer Blogger Collection as well as the Winter Collection SOON! But for now I wanted to show you the shade I got to create with Christy!

KBShimmer
Plum Tuckered Out

Blogger 2013 Collection 

LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 1, 2013




If you saw the KBShimmer Press Release for the Blogger 2013 and Winter 2013 Collections, you already know what this is! Christy Rose, creator/owner of KBShimmer got together with 11 bloggers, including me, to co-create their own special shade. This is mine.

Continued after the jump...


Dior Alexa #506 - Dillard's Exclusive (aka Dior Josephine #506 Selfridges Exclusive)

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Dior Alexa #506

Dillard's Exclusive

UPDATE: They've come out with a brand new "Selfridges Exclusive" called Josephine #506 - but thankfully, it's the same as Alexa. Dior, Stop That!!!




This year marks Dillard's 75 year in business and in honor of that, they've released an exclusive-to-Dillard's polish named Alexa after Mrs. Alexa Dillard.



Continued after the jump...


Halloween Nail Art: Skulls

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I have another Drop and Run Halloween Mani for you!


Skull Nails





I used Above the Curve Anona as a base with Sinful Colors SinfulShine Mirror Mirror for the "blood" and Milani French White for the skulls. Remember the Revlon nail stencils from last Halloween? That's what I used to make the skulls. I can't even remember which glitter I used. I usually write these things down!

Happy Halloween!




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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Indie Polish - Into the Darkness Swatches and Review

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I have a new-to-me indie polish brand to show you called Indie Polish! I have a few of these I'll be showing you, but for now we're starting with...

Indie Polish
Into the Darkness



So let's get to know Tanya, creator at Indie Polish, a bit...here's what she had to say:


My polish is 3 free and vegan. I test all new glitters and pigments for 2-3 months. My polishes are made in small batches, and we cater to all types of polishes, from holos to glitter bombs and rich cremes. I am inspired by things that oddly go together and work phenomenally well. I have a 6 year old special needs son who has also named, and created color mixes out of glitters for polish as well. The mixes of textures, colors and depth help create polishes that I believe are quite unique. We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. However we ship worldwide. My polish is cruelty free. Extensively tested on friends, family, myself and often bloggers before it's released, I am confidant in my polish and my company as a whole!

Continued after the jump...

KBShimmer Blogger 2013 and Winter 2013 Collections - PRESS RELEASE

Press Release  
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This is so exciting! I'll have all of these to show you soon but here's 
KBShimmer's Press Release to show you what's coming!

KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TWENTY-TWO NEW POLISHES


KBShimmer Winter Polish Line Set For Release November 1st, 2013


KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 22 new colors to their 3-Free glitter polish line.  Owner Christy Rose says “This winter, we are set to release the largest amount of new polishes to date.  We were honored to work with a great group of bloggers to create a stunning set of winter and holiday inspired polishes.  These eleven polishes will release alongside additional polishes designed by KBShimmer to capture the joy, color and wonder that surrounds us all.”
The blogger collection includes three glitter top coats, four sparkling jellies, two glitter creally polishes, one matte, and one shimmering cream.  “We are launching eleven unique polishes that capture the feelings of winter and the winter holidays.  Each blogger had a different idea, and it was so fun working with them to create a polish that told their story.” says Rose.
Returning this year a charity polish. “Kringle All The Way is this year’s charity polish.  $4 from each bottle will be used to purchase toys for Toys For Tots.  Last year we raised over $800 and we hope to top that this year!” says Rose. “In addition to several holiday and winter themed polishes, we are also excited to release our first set of multi-chrome and linear holographic polishes. We think that this release is our most exciting to date!”  
All 22 polishes are set for release Friday, November 1st at KBShimmer.com and will retail for $8.75 for a 15 ml bottle.  KBShimmer will also be offering free priority shipping through 12/31 for all orders over $50.

KBSHIMMER – BLOGGER 2013 COLLECTION

Christmas Now – Crystal from Crystal’s Crazy Combos – A green jelly with multi-colored squares, circles, and stars. 3 Coats Recommended
Green Hex And Glam – Kayla from Kayla Shevonne – A forest green jelly with holographic hex glitters.  Best in 3 coats.
I’d Rather Be With Blue – Lisa from Cosmetic Sanctuary – This light blue is a matte polish with subtle iridescent shimmer sparkles like the snow.  2 Coats Recommended
Snow Much Fun  – Victoria from The Manicurator – A  light blue jelly  with light blue holo glitter, white glitters in several sizes and finishes, a sprinkling of micro holographic glitter, and white snowflake glitter. 3 Coats Recommended

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Merry Pinkmas – Cris from Let Them Have Polish – A light cotton candy pink polish featuring red, green and neon glitters in a variety of shapes.  2-3 Coats Recommended
Plum Tuckered Out РSheila from Pointless Caf̩ РA rich plum color with blue shimmer. 2 Coats Recommended
Toast-ess With The Mostest  – Valesha from Peachy Polish – A clear glitter topper loaded with glitters in shades of gold, silver and pink in circles and hex shapes to mimic champagne.  1 Coat Recommended
I Only Have Ice For You – Sarah from Chalkboard Nails – Clear top coat with shimmering white flakes and holographic glitters. 1 Coat Recommended

Blogger2013-2

Strung Out- Jackie from Candy Coated Tips – A black jelly polish with circle “light” glitters in gold, sliver, green, blue, red.  1-2 Coats Over Black Recommended
Sand In My StockingJen The PolishAholic – A golden toned sand inspired polish with pops of orange, aqua, and holographic stars.  1 Coat Recommended
Will Yule Marry Me? – Chelsea from The Nail Network – A navy blue creally with sparkling silver holo circle and hex holo glitter.  2 Coats Recommended

Blogger2013-3

KBSHIMMER – WINTER 2013 COLLECTION
Kringle All The Way- 2013 Toys For Tots Charity Polish  – A glitter top with circle glitters in red, green, and silver.  1 Coat Recommended
All Elf’d Up – A white crelly with hex glitters and micro slices in red, green and sliver.  3 Coats Recommended
Snow Flaking Way – A deep indigo jelly base with violet and sky blue holographic glitters and sliver holographic snowflakes. 3 Coats Recommended
When The Doves Sigh – A warm gray crelly filled with fuchsia circles, square and hex glitters.  Turquoise, sapphire, and chrome hexes, micro slices and circles swim among micro holographic sparkles.  2 Coats Recommended

 Winter2013-1

Pigment of Imagination – This multi-chrome polish shifts depending on the angle and the light, from blue, to purple, to red, and more. 1 Coat over Black or 3 Coats Alone Recommended
Myth You Lots (Holographic) – Similar in shift to Pigment of Imagination, this multi-chrome also has a linear holo! 1 Coat over Black or 3 Coats Alone Recommended
Shade Shifter – A multi-chrome polish that changes depending on light and angle from cyan, to blue, to red orange, to purple, and more.  1 Coat over Black or 3 Coats Alone Recommended
Rollin’ With The Chromies (Holographic) – Similar in shift to Shade Shifter, this multi-chrome also has a linear holo! 1 Coat over Black or 3 Coats Alone Recommended

 Winter2013-2

Urban Camo – A multi-chrome polish that shifts from a pretty pistachio green, to a bright green, to silver, to a soft pink almost lavender color depending on the light and viewing angle. 1 Coat over Black or 3 Coats Alone Recommended
Pretty in Punk (Holographic) – Similar in shift to Urban Camo, this multi-chrome also has a linear holo! 1 Coat over Black or 3 Coats Alone Recommended
Maybe Navy – A deep blue polish is filled with shimmering flakes. 2-3 Coats Recommended

 Winter2013-3

On Sale And Shipping November 1, 2013

KBShimmer products can be found at Http://www.KBShimmer.com.  For sales outside of the US visit http://www.HarlowandCo.org.
KBShimmer was founded in 2008 by the husband and wife team of Jason and Christy Rose.  KBShimmer offers unique and colorful nail glitter nail polishes that are Big 3 Free, with all glitter formulas being completely free of chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).  KBShimmer glitter polishes feature a flat glitter grabbing brush for easy application.  KBShimmer also offers a 2-free quick dry polish top coat, olive oil lotion, sugar scrubs, lip balms, cold process soaps and other skin care products.
 
If you would like more information about KBShimmer, contact Christy Rose by emailing sales@kbshimmer.com or visiting Http://www.KBShimmer.com.
© 2013 KBShimmer. All rights reserved

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Oh My GOSH I can't tell you guys how excited I am, not only for the Blogger Collection, but did you SEE Maybe Navy? I can't WAIT!

Which ones are you excited to see?



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Weekend Bits and Bobs - October 27, 2013

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Weekend Bits and Bobs
October 27, 2013





Didn't we JUST do this, like yesterday? Nothing any adult ever told me when I was a child was ever more true than "the older you get the faster time goes!" I feel bad for rolling my eyes at them and trying to refute it with science and logic now.

I started this week with no water. I never realized how much water I use until I didn't have any! A bit difficult to brush your teeth with air. The pressure switch went out on the well. So, a visit to Lowe's and $24.00 later (thankfully)...




So since it was only $24.00, I guess this goes into the "good" column.

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Before the freshly mown grass (my timing is always off - lol) Twinks did her favorite thing in the whole wide world...







And as usual, Murphy looked at the Frisbee in bewilderment...



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Got some new leggings! $10.80 at Forever21.com - gotta have a little fun sometimes, right?




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I got my Elevation polishes from the Charity Auction and Sale!




And the best news...I still have another on the way!

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Received a sweet package from my friend Jin over at Superficially Colorful...all the way from Israel! She's making gorgeous polishes (but they're not for sale yet)...




And she knows me so well! Here's the tape she used!




Although, it did strike me as a bit odd to get BACON tape from Israel. LOL!

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It wasn't all fun and games though. I got stung by a hornet. Yes, I called it naughty names. Yes it's DEAD.




I'm very allergic, but I got to the Benedryl in time and didn't have to go to the ER this time so it's sort of in the "good" column as well! My neighbor told me to tape a penny over the sting area. I figured what the heck - it couldn't hurt anything. Plus, it conducted the cold from the ice pack quite nicely. I usually swell at least to the size of a golf ball at the site and this time - BARELY ANY swelling! I couldn't believe it. Those "old wives" got it right once in a while I guess!

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And my favorite mani of the week was...



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But I've saved the best for last! KBShimmer is getting ready to release her Blogger Collection! Tentative release is November 1 and there are 11 Blogger Collection polishes - created with Christy Rose and each blogger - including MINE! She also will have a charity polish (Toys for Tots) and several other new and exciting releases! I should be able to tell you more about it Monday or Tuesday...at which time I'll have swatches of the polish I created with Christy Rose!

For now, here's a sneaky peek bottle shot...




Ain't she PURTY?

Well that's all I got for now...hope you're having a FANTASTIC, hornet-free weekend!



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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Halloween Jack-O-Lantern and Pumpkins Nail Art

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Halloween Nail Art
Jack-O-Lantern and Pumpkins


So here's the deal. Last year I did a LOT of Halloween manicures and just never got around to posting them. So this year, I decided to do quick "Drop and Run" posts. Better than remembering AFTER Halloween!

This one is just pumpkins and a jack-o-lantern accent nail.




I used a base of Nails Inc. Atomic with Barry M Satsuma for the ridges, Milani Dark Coffee and Jade Crystal Glow 428 Sweet Kiwi for the stems. For the jack-o-lantern features, Milani Dark Coffee and Yellow Whiz.

And more PicMonkey monkeying around of course.

Boo!




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Rescue Beauty Lounge Killa Red

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Rescue Beauty Lounge
Killa Red



This one isn't new but it's new to me and I really don't know what took me so long to try it. I think I thought it was going to be too sheer and hard to build to opacity. I was wrong! Plus I'm drawn to reds more when I have short nails.

Continued after the jump...


NOTD: Halloween Nail Art - Tattered Robes

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Another quick Drop and Run post!

Halloween Nail Art
Tattered Robes





Nail art, thankfully, doesn't have to be fancy - just the "appearance of" usually does the trick. This is a quick and easy spooky stripe mani. I used Elevation Polish River Rock as the base and Pahlish Lady of Raynham Hall alone and mixed with a little white for the shredded robes. And I do love things that don't have to be "perfect," don't you?

Have a great Saturday!



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Friday, October 25, 2013

Rescue Beauty Lounge - Fan Collection 2.0 Swatches and Review

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Rescue Beauty Lounge
Fan Collection 2.0




Rescue Beauty's newest collection, the Fan Collection 2.0, really had me this time. I usually only get maybe one or two from each collection, but this time I really felt compelled to get all six in the collection. I'm usually left with "why didn't I get THAT one?" I was determined that wouldn't happen this time.

The pre-sale for this collection is over, but they will be released soon. Details at the end of the post.

There are a LOT of photos, so check me after the jump...


Extend-A-Mani: Halloween Nail Art - Spider Webs

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Halloween Nail Art
Spider Webs


Just a very quick NOTD (Nail of the Day) for Halloween - Spider webs! And it's an Extend-A-Mani!








I need new, thinner brushes, but you get the idea. Mainly I just wanted to play around with PicMonkey again. LOL! I'm not smart enough for Photoshop and I use PicMonkey for collages anyway, so I figured why not play around with the cool effects?

This is the original manicure...




I used Nails Inc. Atomic and Sinful Colors SinfulShine Nouveau Purple for the gradient and Milani black and white cremes for the rest.

Have you done any Halloween Nail Art yet? Please feel free to post your Halloween manis to my Facebook page!

Have a great Friday!



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