Try It On Tuesday - Ultra-slacker edition! Fandom Cosmetics Pass Me By

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Hello lovelies! Man, is this post late. I swear I can't seem to get anything done on time lately. I actually spent yesterday doing some shopping with my mom, so I wasn't able to even photograph this mani until late last night. Normally I would've edited and posted this first thing in the morning, but I had to finish up my challenge mani. Which was uncooperative. So I 86'd my first attempt and started over. Still didn't like my second try, so I went for a third. I literally spend all my free time today trying to create a challenge mani that I could tolerate for more than 10 minutes.

I did not succeed. Clumpy polishes, disappearing acrylic paints, and a design that isn't really me does not make for great challenge mani. I'm posting the third one, since I just don't have the time to try anything else at this point, but I'll warn you all that ir's not my best work.

But let's focus on something other than my evil, uncooperative challenge mani! Today I have one more polish from the Daft Punk inspired collection that Fandom Cosmetics created for me. Part of me just wants to post the pics and not even bother with the review part since it's obvious that I am biased and would love this even if it was made with liquid crack.

One of the very first ideas that I ran past Ketlyn was a polish inspired by Derezzed, from Tron Legacy. When I think of Derezzed, the first thing I see happens to be Guy and Thomas' cameo. I really love the look and feel of the helmets/suits, and wanted those colors to be the focal point of this polish. The same colors are dominant in the video, so I figured it would work out well.  So, I sent Kett these pics:

First of all, let's just take a moment to bask in the glory that is the Robots.  Particularly Guy-Manuel. Nothing against Thomas, but Guy-Man has always been more my speed. Are you basking yet? BASK, I SAY!

Okay, now that we're done basking - Obviously Ketlyn is a genius, and within days had this baby all ready to go. I swear, it's like the woman puts Jpegs in a blender and they come out as polish.

So this is my very fave of the RAM Collection - Pass Me By (Inspired by Derezzed), a glitter bomb loaded with every shade and shape of blue glitter imaginable. There's also some iridescent glitters hiding in there, which give it that slight hint of grey, and holo glitter since...well, because it's holographic and that's all the reason we really need, right?

I really wanted to play up the greyed out blue, so I layered Pass Me By over China Glaze Sea Spray. The result made me all sorts of happy and bouncy. Hey, Daft Punk is my crack. I admit it.

This is a single coat of Pass Me By over Sea Spray, topped with NPB Glitter Food and HK Girl Top Coat:

*Drools* There is a reason this is my fave - and it's not just because Derezzed is one of my fave songs ever....Look at all that glitter! The colors are perfect, the shapes and sizes of the glitter work well together and aren't completely overwhelming. And check the holo effect, yo. *Swoons*

What? You're expecting a macro shot? Well, who am I to disappoint!

Derezzed in a bottle, I tell you. And serious happy, happy, joy, joy for Kimber.

Pass Me By's formula is glittery heaven. I don't know how Kett does it, but her glitters are never clumpy or overly thick. Application was easy peasy - since this is a glitter bomb there's no need to hand place glitter, and these babies spread out evenly right away and lay down nice and flat. Dry time (before top coat) was wicked fast, and wear is excellent with not one single glitter out of place after 36 hours. Pass Me By is a bit textured since it's a bonafide glitter bomb, but a quick coat of Glitter Food smoothed this girl out perfectly.

This is actually the second to last polish from the RAM Collection, and I'm actually a bit sad! But the final polish is a pretty epic beauty, and I'm looking forward to sharing it soon.

You can grab the RAM Collection at FandomCosmetics.com for $30.50 for all 4, or $8.50 each. If you haven't taken a peak at what Fandom Cosmetics has to offer, then shame on you! Not only are they the largest Fan-Based Indie brand around, but their polishes are always high quality and just gorgeous. One of the things that I love the most about Fandom is that their glitters are the most vibrant and shiny I have ever seen (and I have A LOT of glitters....). You can also follow Fandom Cosmetics on Facebook and Instagram for new releases (a new fan collection almost monthly, sometimes more - I kid you not!), sales, and swatches.

What do you think of Pass Me By?

I'll be back ASAP with my Challenge fail, as well as some Euphoric Lacquers, Gothic Gala, Love, Angeline and more Polish TBH.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber


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Gypsyanna Polish - Ocean Hex-Stacy

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Hello lovelies! Another late night post for you since I've been working most of the day. Thankfully it's Friday, and a payday Friday at that! That always eases the pain of having to work over the weekend.

Today I have a brand new polish from Gypsyanna Polish for you. This is a special polish for me since I won the naming contest for this one! I don't usually chime in with naming contests, but this one actually spoke to me.  "Hex-stacy" jumped into my head as soon as I saw this girl, so I entered, and low and behold, I won! The name of the polish is actually Ocean Hex-stacy, keeping with the Ocean theme that a lot of people came up with.

Ocean Hex-stacy is an utterly mind blowing mix of Neon Pink, Neon Green, and Blue Hex Glitter, small white glitter and tiny blue glitters in a bright blue, sheer jelly base. I adore blue polish - it's my fave- but toss in neon glitters and it's like my dream polish! Ocean Hex-stacy can certainly be worn alone, but since I managed to find the perfect base color to pair it with, I decided on some layering.

This is 2 coats of Ocean Hex-stacy over China Glaze Shower Together (with topcoat). Pictured without bottle since my bottle did not survive shipping ( I was able to decant some into an empty bottle though):

*Falls over* O.O!!!!!! This polish just floors me. It's perfect. Just absolutely perfect and I am so incredibly bummed that my bottle did not survive shipping and I don't have much left. I'm definitely going to have to order a backup, because I will wear this often and regular. In fact, It physically hurts me to have to take this off tonight. But I digress - Look at those neon glitters! And even though I've layered this, look at the squish! I must try this on its own ASAP.

Ocean Hex-stacy's formula is amazing. Even after spending an unknown amount of time in a broken bottle during shipping, then a few hours in my mailbox in sweltering heat, this polish had perfect consistency.  I was amazed that I didn't need even a single drop of thinner after all that! There was no thickening during use or clumpy glitters either. Application was just as excellent with no dragging, balding, tricky glitters or glitter fishing. I applied this just like a normal polish and did not have to fish for a single glitter or hand place them. Dry time was lightning quick even before topcoat. I'm wearing 2 coats over  my base polish here, but if you wear this girl alone you'll need a good 3 coats for opacity, and may still have some slight VNL (it is a sheer jelly after all!). Ocean Hex-stacy dries just slightly textured, however I'm only wearing top coat here. It's not really textured enough to warrant glitter food. Wear is stellar with no chips or tip wear at right around 24 hours.

I am so in love. I cannot wait to try more from Gypsyanna Polish. One thing I want to mention - My daughter received some Gypsyanna beauties as well. Bryanna sent them along with my package to help cheer her up since she has been having a rough time. I was so incredibly touched and grateful. And so was she! We plan on doing some Mother/Daughter manis with them, so you'll get to see them as well. In the meantime, since I can't wait to get my hands on more Gypsyanna Polish, I plan on ordering a few more from this awesome Indie Brand!

You can grab your very own bottle of Ocean Hex-stacy at Gypsyanna Polish on Big Cartel for $9.00 full size or $4.00 mini. I highly suggest taking a look around while you're there - they make some seriously awesome polishes, including a Spectraflair top coat! You can also follow Gypsyanna Polish on Facebook and Instagram for new releases, sales info, and swatches.

What do you think of Ocean Hex-stacy? Are you a fan of neon glitters in a colored base?

I'll be back tomorrow with some Luscious Potion, and Shimmer Polish on Sunday.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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Spring flowers-Flores de primavera-Stamping Sunday

Hola!!
Espero que estén teniendo un buen inicio de semana, ayer tenia que publicar este diseño para el reto de ''Sunday stamping'' pero no pude mi hijo estuvo un poco enfermo de gripe.

Para este diseño supe que tenia que hacer un gradient!! hace mucho tiempo que tenia ganas de hacer una manicura con colores pasteles que cambiaran gradualmente el color, y para estampar las flores usé esmalte blanco, aunque no se ven mucho por que los colores son todos claros de todas formas me encanta!!

Utilicé los siguientes esmaltes:

• Sinful colors-Beautiful girl
• Sally hansen xtreme wear-Mellow Yellow
• Sinful colors-Innocent
• China Glaze-For Audrey

En ese mismo orden hice el gradient con una esponja de maquillaje,luego estampé con esmalte de Pure Ice en color blanco usando el plato Mash-24. La verdad creo que el diseño se ve mucho mejor en persona ya que en la foto parece como si estuviera borrosa pero la verdad es que batalle mucho para tomar buenas fotos y pues estas fueron las que mejor se veían. Espero que les guste :D

China Glaze Tranzitions-Modify me

Hola!!

Ya fin de semana otra vez?? que rápido se me ha ido la semana pero estoy muy contenta de contarles que ya pronto abriré mi sala de belleza, no es muy grande pero me permitirá trabajar desde mi casa y cuidar de mi bebe, cuando este lista les mostraré fotos.

Bueno ahora a lo que me truje jaja, hoy les quiero mostrar un esmalte de China Glaze de la colección Tranzitions y el esmalte que elegí fue ''Modify me'' fue el único color que llamo mi atención, es un azul claro índigo y lo interesante en este esmalte es que cuando le aplicas Top coat cambia de color!! a un azul unos 2 tonos mas oscuro y así tienes dos esmaltes por el precio de uno!! Y aparte puedes hacer infinidad de diseños. Así que creo que es una buena razón para tratar esta novedad!!

A mi en lo personal me gusto mucho el color que elegí y la facilidad de aplicación tiene muy buena consistencia y en una capa queda perfecto, hay que esperar a que seque completamente para poner top coat y cambiar el color, yo decidí usar una uña de acento para mostrarles el cambio de color. Espero que les guste!!

En las fotos no se ve mucho la diferencia de colores pero en persona si se ve un poco mas , he estado usando esta manicura toda la semana y me gusto mucho este color aunque ya tengo un poco despintada la punta de mis unias por el uso.

Que les parece??

31 Day Challenge Collage

Hola!!
Saben me estaba acordando que no he hecho un collage para recapitular mis manicuras del reto de 31 dias así que pense que seria buena idea hacerlo hoy, mas vale tarde que nunca, no creen?? Espero que les guste, este fue mi primer reto de 31 dias!