Polish TBH Diagon Alley Collection - Dark and Difficult Times

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Hello there Lovelies! My lord.....it's been awhile since I've posted. I'll be honest - I took some time off for my birthday, and when I was supposed to come back, I found myself a little burnt out. I haven't really taken a true break in 2 years, so I suppose it was time. And if I'm not feeling it, then I'm not putting out my best work, which isn't fair to those that I'm swatching for, or to you. I avoided most things nail related while I was gone, which seemed to help. Even though I still am highly addicted to polish and will be for the rest of my days, I seem to need a break now and then. I hope you all aren't miffed at me. :)

I'm back now, and feeling so much better. And I have a truly fab-u-lous polish to share with you today.

Dark and Difficult Times is another pretty from Polish TBH's new Diagon Alley Collection. It's a darkened blue/grey with black holo and charcoal glitters, and some red/green color shifting flakies to sweet the pot. Christian created this beauty to represent the dark, gloomy skies seen throughout the Harry Potter series, and named her after a quote from Albus Dumbledore ("Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must each face the choice between what is right, and what is easy").

IMO, Dark and Difficult Times is the showstopper from this collection. Not only is the blue/grey base a fantastic color, but the combination of glitters and flakies is truly unique and brilliant.

This is 2 coats of Dark and Difficult Times with topcoat:

Le Love! Not only do adore blue/grey polish, but flakies!!!!! Let's have a closer look, yes?

Yeah, I know. That's a huuuuge macro! But look at the glitter and flakies! *dead* This baby has definitely stolen my heart.

Dark and Difficult Times has the Polish TBH trademark formula of awesomeness with no glopping, clumpy glitters, or thickening during use. Application was flawless with no dragging, balding, grumpy glitters, etc. Dry time was incredibly fast and opacity is excellent. I'm wearing 3 coats here, but IRL I only really needed 2. This girl also dries fairly smooth, so no need for anything other than top coat.

I am just head over heels for this entire collection so far. I have 2 more to share with you, and they are full of awesome. I can't wait!

You can check out the Diagon Alley Collection and all that Polish TBH has to offer at Polish TBH on Big Cartel. The shop is closed until 9/15, so bookmark that link, loves! Full size polishes currently run $10-12 depending on finish. Act fast on 9/15 since this collection is selling out fast, guys! Be sure to follow Polish TBH on Facebook and Instagram for re-stock info, sales, and swatches.

What do you think of Dark and Difficult Times? Have you grabbed anything from Diagon Alley yet?

I'll be back tomorrow with a beauty from Gothic Gala Lacquers as well as another challenge mani, so be sure to check back soon.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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