Daring Digits Trailer Park Boys Collection: Julian and Ricky!

Hello lovelies! Another late post. Sheesh! I swear I am going to fix that issue once and for all tonight.  I was ahead, until a meeting today and a very demanding toddler decided that my blogging plans needed to be pushed to the wayside. I actually have a tired baby crawling all over me as I type this (He had a late nap so now he refuses to go to sleep. Poor kiddo!)! Oh well! Late posts are better than no posts at all!

The giveaway is rolling along behind the scenes. I will mention that there will be 2 winners, and each winner will nab a 10 piece Daring Digits Collection. Make sure you follow here and on FB - we'll be going live this week!

Today I have the final 2 polishes of The Trailer Park Boys Collection from Daring Digits. If you missed it, Bubbles, the first polish from this collection, can be found here.  And if you're not familiar with the Candian TV show, you really should hit Netflix and check it out. It's hilarious, and one of my favorite shows. I will say that if you're offended by bumbling criminals, dark and/or topless trailer park supervisors (male), and lots of swearing and weed references, then you may want to steer clear! Even if you're not a fan of the show, the polishes are absolute must haves. Let's take a look, shall we?

First up is Julian, a black jelly packed with gold flakes. Not only is this one of my favorite polish combinations of all time, but it captures the essence of Julian perfectly. Black T-shirt, gold earring, black jeans, perpetual rum and coke in his hand, Julian is sexy, tough, and always in charge. He's definitely hard-edged, but has a softer side as well.

Be sure to click read more to see Julian and Ricky in all their awesome glory!


Julian can be worn alone or layered over black. First I'm showing Julian alone, then layered over A-England Camelot. I love this polish both ways. And it is sexay!!!! I spent a good amount of time staring at my nails while wearing Julian, which is very dangerous while driving. But ya know, flakies in the sun and all that. :)

Here is Julian alone, 3 coats with top coat:

Beautiful! Julian is simply gorgeous, and this will be in heavy rotation on my nails. Formula was Daring Digits fabulous - thick, but never too thick and always usable right from the bottle. In fact, none of my DD polishes have ever needed a single drop of thinner. Application was superb, flowiong onto the nail like black silk. The jelly base is a bit sheer, so you will need 2-3 coats depending on how opaque you like your jellies. I used 3 coats for intensity, but 2 coats was just as gorgeous. Dry time was fast, and the wear on this baby was impressive! Not even a single spot of tip wear after 24 hours, and I had been doing all sorts of things that should probably ripped half of my nails off!

If you dig Julian on his own, check him out over A-England Camelot! 2 coats plus top coat:

Now tell me that isn't just plain sexy! Julian comes alive over black, the gold flakies really shining through.  I never wanted to take this off! I have a thing with the stilettos on my right hand, and Julian made me love them all the more. Plainly put - you NEED this polish. Need. Trust me on this one.

Next up is Ricky, a mix of black and white short bars, large white squares and small black squares. If you're familiar with TPB, this is Ricky's black and white houndstooth shirt and black and white track pants in a bottle. And, although I have a ton of black and white glitters, there is something about Ricky that stands out. It's definitely my fave of all my black and whites.

Since Ricky spends alot of time in Prison Orange, I chose to layer Ricky over Essie fear or Desire, a bright Orange creme. If this mani doesn't scream Ricky, I don't know what does! I decided that I really wanted those glitters to pop color wise, so I added a coat of Matte top coat. Love it!

Here's Ricky in action - 1 coat over Essie Fear or Desire, topped with Mash Matte Topcoat:

This polish is just awesome! It makes me all sorts of giddy and smiley! Ricky would be proud! Formula was excellent - thick enough to hold the glitter, yet not so thick that it glops or bubbles.  Application was superb - I expected to a fair amount fo fishing since these are heavy glitters, but no fishing was needed. I did gently hand place some of the glitters, but that's mostly my OCD talking, and honestly was maybe 2 per nail.  Ricky is another must have, and you can bet I'll be wearing this over all those awesome spring and summer colors coming out! I'm kind of hoping Ash expands this collection as well. Nude with black glitter for Randy, anyone? Ha! I'm kidding!

Ashley is a genius - no doubt about it. She has hit the nail on the head with this collection and the brains behind Trailer Park Boys would be proud. She has captured the essence of the characters perfectly and created a collection that holds a special place in my heart. I swear sometimes it's like she is making polish just for me. And if you like the TPB Collection, wait until you see her upcoming 80's Collection! (that's a giveaway hint, BTW!)

All Daring Digits polishes are 3-free, cruelty free, and hand made.  You can find the Trailer Park Boys Collection, as well as a ton of other incredible beauties at DDPolish.com. Full size bottles are selling for $8 with free U.S. Shipping and $3 flat rate shipping to Canada. Also, follow Daring Digits on Facebook for updates and information (hint hint!)


What do you think of Julian and Ricky? Which is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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Daring Digits Trailer Park Boys Collection : Bubbles and DD Cuticle Oil Balm

Hello lovelies! Man, these late posts are driving me nuts! Today the battery on the Rebel died right as I went to take pics. It takes forever to charge, so here I am a good 5 hours later than anticipated. It's definitely time to invest in a spare battery.

Today I have the first of 3 polishes from a brand new collection from Daring Digits (Big things are happening at DD - you'll want to check back often to make sure you don't miss out!).  If you're not familiar with the Canadian Slacker Comedy "Trailer Park Boys", you really should hit Netflix and check it out. TPB is a mockumentary style show about Julian and Ricky, 2 guys who just can't stay out of jail, and their eccentric friend Bubbles, who lives in a shed with his plethora of cats. Also making appearances are Lucy- the very definition of trashy and Ricky's on and off again girlfriend, Sarah-Lucy's bitchy roommate, Trevor and Corey-Julian and Ricky's incompetent lackeys and fall guys, J-Roc- a white rapper who really is convinced that he's black, And Mr. Lahey and Randy- Trailer Park Superviser and his Assistant, who are also lovers. 

I stumbled across this show about 6 months ago, and watched every single episode plus the movies in about 2 weeks. TPB is definitely not a show for everyone, but it does have a large cult following. So if you find off the wall bumbling weed dealers funny, you'll dig TPB.

I'll also be sharing one of my Holy Grail cuticle care products - one of 2 that has totally changed my cracking, bleeding cuticles for the better- Daring Digits Cuticle oil Balm.  Be sure to click read more!

Today I'm sharing "Bubbles", a gorgeous glitter topper packed with green/teal/purple iridescent shimmer and iridescent glitters. This baby is absolutely beautiful and looks amazing over almost any base color. The iridescent shimmer really pops over darker colors, and is evident in most lighting. Bubbles also truly captures the spirit of Bubbles from TPB, reminding me of coke bottle glasses and bubble machines!

This is 2 thin coats of Bubbles over L'Oreal After Hours (Navy Jelly) and topped with HK Girl Top Coat:

 Gorgeous! I am a huge fan of iridescent shimmer. Toss in some glitter and wow! Stunning!

Formula and application are true Daring Digits - perfection! Bubbles is thick enough to carry all that glitter yet not too thick to work with. Usable straight from the bottle with no thickening during use, no clumping glitters, etc. Bubbles applied smoothly with just the right amount of glitter in each brush stroke. This girl does not dry very textured at all - all I neede for a smooth finish was my regular top coat.

Now I know this has nothing to do with the TPB Collection, but I have to share this with you guys. Awhile back I shared Daring Digits Cuticle Scrub with you all, and let me tell you, I still love that stuff and refuse to be without it. I currently have 3 peppermint, a citrus and a vanilla scrub in my arsenal. Along with the scrub, I've been using Daring Digits Cuticle Oil Balm and my cuticles have never been happier.

I used to swear by CND Solar Oil, but man! Is that stuff messy and since it's a true oil, it rubbed off fast. I used to have to drench my cuticles in order to get results. Enter Daring Digits Cuticle Oil Balm! This isn't your run of the mill oil, or cuticle balm. It's a perfect balance between the 2. Made with The balm contains the following: Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Safflower Oil, Canola Oil and Vitamin E, and is unscented. It comes in this adorable little tin (great for carrying in a purse or bag!), and despite looking like a balm, it has a very low melting point so as soon as your finger hits the surface, it thins out and becomes something like a thick oil. A little bit goes a long way, and this stuff has staying power. I can put this on at bedtime and despite shoving my hands under my pillows, wrestling with covers and shoving the cat off of my head, it's stays on as opposed to rubbing off right away. Usually during the winter my cuticles are so dry that they crack, bleed, and there is no amount of moisture that can heal them. Since I have been using DD Cuticle Scrub and Cuticle Oil Balm, my cuticles are almost entirely healed and never feel dry. I love this stuff!!!!!

Daring Digits can be found at DDPolish.com.  The Cuticle Scrub is available in Peppermint, Citrus, and Vanilla and runs $5.25 for a 2oz. jar.  DD's Cuticle Oil Balm comes in a 1 1/4oz. tin and sells for $4. I cannot recommend these enough!

DD's Trailer Park Boys Collection is being released tomorrow, March 1! Currently all polishes are on sale, so check the website for pricing and availablity.

What do you think of Bubbles? Have you seen Trailer Park Boys?

Be sure and stay tuned - I'll have the second polish from the TPB Collection on Saturday!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber