Twenty Seven Polish: Western Omelette

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Hello again Lovelies! I've managed to post twice daily for 2 days in a row! Woohoo! I'll be posting once daily tomorrow, but hopefully back up to 2 a day on Sunday.

This evening I have a fairly new pretty from the awesome Lisa at Twenty Seven Polish for you all. I almost missed this one, since this and another 27 managed to fall behind some much taller polishes. Thankfully I was hunting around for a specific polish last night and found them. Looks like I need to find some new storage since my giant china cabinet has indentations on the shelves and that makes it hard to get polishes upright. Thankfully this is the first time that I've "lost" polishes behind others though. But you don't want to hear about that! Let's check out some polish!

Twenty Seven polish Western Omelette is a mix of orange, red, green, and blue circle and hex glitters in a yellow shimmer base. I'm seeing alot of this color lately! This girl looks exactly like a Western Omelette, too. I kid you not! Pretty cool!

This is 2 coats of Western Omelette, no undies:

Tell me that doesn't make you think of an omelette! It actually makes me kinda hungry!

Although golden yellows aren't really my color, I really dig this one. There's just something about it that made me happy. Maybe it's because it's a Twenty Seven, and I've adored Lisa's polish since I first stumbled across her Etsy store. Twenty Seven was my first true Indie brand and will always have a special place in my heart.

Western Omelette's formula was actually quite nice, considering that it is literally packed with glitter. Consistency was thinner than the usual indie formulas, which was awesome - it really allowed the glitter to disperse evenly. Application was easy peasy with no dragging or balding, no giant glitter clumps and a fast dry time. Western Omelette does dry fairly textured, so you'll want to add a coat of Glitter Food  to smooth things out. I used a very thin coat here, and those glitters did not budge, or catch on anything. Wear was excellent, with just a bit of wear at the free edge (which is okay since wrapping your tips with a polish this dense with glitter is not really feasible) at 24 hours. Another win for Lisa!

If you haven't checked out Lisa's awesome creations, head on over to Twenty Seven Polish on Etsy. Full size bottles will run you $7-$8, minis $3. Lisa is also now carrying glitter polish rings as well, and they are gorgeous! All rings are adjustable and affordable - just $3 for small rings and $4 for the larger rings. You can also follow Twenty Seven polish on Facebook for new releases, swatches, and updates.

What do you think of Western Omelette? Are you a fan of golden yellows?

I'll be back tomorrow morning with some awesome sauce from Luscious Potion. I also have Delush Polish, Fandom Cosmetics, more from Twenty Seven and more nail art coming your way!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber


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Twenty Seven Polish All That Glitters Collection - Inferno!!

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 Hello Lovelies! I wish I could say Happy Monday, but I am not in a good place. If you follow me on FB or Instagram, you may already know what is going on. I won't go into details here, but suffice it to say that my Mother's Cancer returning is a very very bad thing. I will still be posting as much as possible, but there may be days where I just can't. I need to be with my mom, my kids need to be with her, and I know I'll need time to just be. I know you all understand, and I thank you all for your kind words and support. I have the best readers ever!

Today I have a new beauty from Twenty Seven Polish to share! Twenty Seven Polish holds a special place in my polish lovin' heart - it was the first handmade Indie brand to capture my heart. I've loved Twenty Seven since I unwrapped my first one, and I have almost every one now! Lisa, the brilliant mind behind Twenty Seven, is one of the sweetest people I have ever met as well, which makes Twenty Seven one of my top 3 Indie Brands. I honestly have no idea why people are not lining up to grab her polish...it's honestly amazing. 

Today's Twenty Seven is Inferno from the "All That Glitters" Collection.  This is one of the most beautiful glitter collections I have ever seen, and I plan on grabbing the other 3 as soon as I'm not dirt poor! Inferno is quite possibly my fave from All That Glitters, since it's just show-stoppingly beautiful. Inferno is a mix of micro fine bronze glitter dust, small gold hexes, red holo squares, and a matte blend of reds and oranges. It honestly looks like a sparkly fire on your nails! The shimmer and shine in this baby is just increadible - I had to tone down my lighting since it was just sparkling everywhere. 

Inferno is technically a Glitter Topper, but considering that it's a serious glitterbomb, I chose to wear it alone. I'm wearing 3 thin coats here, although 2 would have sufficed. 

All photos are 3 coats of Inferno over NPB Glitter-A-Peel and topped with Glitter Food and HK Girl Top Coat. Please forgive the lobster hands! Low lighting makes me look a bit like Dr. Zoidberg. 

 Love, Love, Love!!!!!! I adore every polish that Lisa makes, but Inferno has stolen my heart! I just love how it looks like little flickering flames. What a fabulous combination of colors and finishes. A definite win!!!

Inferno's formula was wonderful - usable right from the bottle with no thickening during use, no clumping, gooping or glopping. Application was just as lovely, Inferno is one the easiest glitterbombs I've used, flowing smoothly over the nail with just the right amount of glitter. No balding, dragging, or hand placing glitters with this girl. The glitters lay flat on the nail, but since there is so much glitter, it does dry a bit textured. I used a light coat of glitter food to smooth things out before my usual top coat.  I will mention that even before top coat, Inferno was so incredibly sparkly. I really want to use this in a gradient now!

If you haven't checked out Twenty Seven Polish, then you are seriously missing out. Lisa's polishes are not only beautiful, but her formula never disappoints. And her prices are stellar!

You can grab your own bottle of Inferno (and check out the rest of the amazing Twenty Seven Line) at Twenty Seven Polish on Etsy or at 27polish.storenvy.com. Inferno is only available as a mini, and sells for $4. Full size bottles of Lisa's pretties sell for $7-$8. Twenty Seven Polish does ship internationally- just shoot Lisa a message for shipping info. Be sure to follow Twenty Seven Polish on Facebook for new releases and sale info.

What do you think of Inferno? Have you tried any of Twenty Seven's Polishes?

Be sure to check back this evening for some Daring Digits awesomeness!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber
   

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Twenty Seven Polish: Love Always

Hello lovelies! It's still Monday....jeeze, I think this has been the longest Monday of my life!

You all know that I am a huge fan of Twenty Seven Polish...that's no secret. It was the first handmade Indie Brand that I fell in love with, and the gateway to my love for all things Indie. Twenty Seven will alwa have a special place in my heart. I regularly stalk Lisa's Etsy shop checking for new colors, and I'm only a couple away from having them all.

The beauty I have for you today is a brand new polish, just in time for Valentine's Day! And how perfect is this for V-Day? A white base with irridescent  shimmer that reflects a soft purple in the right light, paked with pink and red squares, pink shreds, and red hearts. White based glitters have really grown on me lately, and the irridescent shimmer is a really cool twist. I just wish I had been abe to capture it on camera, but alas - my lights are too strong and the shimmer didn't want to play nice for me. T minus a couple weeks until I get my DSLR and ultra-awesome light tent set-up!

I do need to mention that you will see bubbles in these photos. The polish itself did not bubble, but my Gelous wasn't anywhere near dry when I top coated, causing bubbles. That's all me folks, the polish itself didn't bubble at all.

This is 2 coats of Love Always topped with Gelous and HK Girl Top Coat (Sorry about the weird skin tone. I swear I'm so ready to toss this camera! The little cut is still there as well, but you all know how I feel about photoshopping.):

Isn't this beautiful? There is something about the white base with the irridescent shimmer that really captured my heart. (And those bubbles are driving me nuts! Lesson learned, lesson learned.)

And just to reiterate- bubbles are my fault. I probably should not have top coated over very wet Gelous. :(

Formula:
Superb as always! Twenty Seven is one of those brands that has a very consistent formula. It is thicker than other polishes, but it's one of the smoothest indies out there. Never gloppy or goopy, and never any thickening during use.

Application:
I was surprised at how smoothloy this applied given the amount of glitters in this! The heart glitters are abundant, and I did not have to fish for a single one. Dry time was fast, and this girl is opaque in just 2 coats. Wear is excellent, standing up to 2 days of my usual abuse with no chips and no tip wear! Impressive! Due to the hearts being larger than most glitters, I did use a coat of Gelous before top coating for protection (let yours dry a bit before top coating though! Bubbles suck!).

Once again, Lisa has created a stunning, affordable, high quality polish. This is why I love Twenty Seven so much. You'll be seeing more from Twenty Seven soon, so be sure to check back!

All Twenty Seven Polish creations are 3-Free and Cruelty Free, and can be found at Twenty Seven Polish on Etsy (clicky!) or 27polish at storenvy.com (clicky again!). Full size bottles retail for $7, minis for $3, and you can save 20% on your order by using code SPRING20 at checkout (code works for both sites). Lisa does ship internationally, just shoot her an Etsy note for details.

What do you think of Love Always? Are you digging the irridescent shimmer in the base as much as I am?

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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Twenty Seven Polish: Cotton Candy Bliss

Good morning Lovelies! Hope your Monday morning is going as well as a Monday morning can be!

Today I have a new polish from another of my very favorite Indie Brands, Twenty Seven Polish. Lisa was kind enough to send me this polish before it even had a name! At first It reminded me of a Peppermint Martini, but I think Lisa really nailed the name. Cotton Candy Bliss is a mix of Teal and Fuchsia square and Hex glitters in a soft, baby pink base. I just adore this mix of colors! It really does remind me of fluffy pink Cotton Candy. Yum! And we all know what a sucker I am for a good baby pink!

This is 2 coats of Cotton Candy Bliss topped with Gelous and HK Girl Top Coat:

I am really digging this polish. I really like how the glitters are truly suspended within the semi-sheer base, giving it that jelly sandwich-type look.  This is one of my favorite Twenty Seven Polishes (and I'm just 3 away from having them all!).

Formula:
Cotton Candy Bliss has a lovely, smooth formula. CCB is thick enough to hold the glitters, yet not too thick to work with. No thickening during use and no clumps of glitter.

Application:
Smooth and buttery, this girl was a dream to apply. No dragging, balding, or lumping of glitters. My only issue was that I kept banging the tip of my index finger against my light! This polish doesn't dry textured, but I did add a coat of Gelous for extra protection since I wore this as a full mani.

I'm always impressed with Twenty Seven Polish. Lisa creates some of the best polish out there - so much so that I literally stalk her Etsy shop just incase she has listed something new. You'll be seeing more from this brand over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out!

All Twenty Seven Polish is 3-free and can be found via Twenty Seven Polish on Etsy or at 27Polish on StoreEnvy. Lisa focuses on unique Glitters, so if you're looking for an awesome glitter, you have to check out Twenty Seven! Full size bottles retail for $7, minis for $3. International Shipping is available - just shoot Lisa an Etsy note for pricing. Lisa has also been kind enough to share another discunt code! Use code SPRING20 at checkout (valid until 4/30/13) for 20% off your order.

What do you think of Cotton Candy Bliss? Do you prefer this kind of polish with soft, pastel bases or white?

Stay tuned for some nail art coming up this afternoon!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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Twenty Seven Polish-Upvotes & Downvotes

Hiya Lovelies! Wow! More of you have joined in for the ABC Challenge! I am so excited! So far the details are as follows:

We start on Wednesday with the letter A. There are no rules. If it starts with A, be it brand name, polish name, color name, name art style, what have you...it's fair game. Since I truly suck with Inlinkz I'm compiling a master list of participants names and URL's that we can cut and paste on each ABC post. If someone wants to take on an Inlinkz thing, let me know and we can do it that way. You just don't want me handling that part cause I will certainly make a mess of it!

I cannot wait to start and see what everyone chooses to do!!!

Right now, I want to share another Twenty Seven Polish with you all. It's no secret that Twenty Seven is one of my very favorite handmade Indie Brands. Lisa is simply brilliant, her polishes are top-notch, and she is sweet as pie to boot. Today I have one of her newer creations, Upvotes & Downvotes (Reddit, anyone?!) to share with you. Upvotes (I'm gonna shorten that name due to my raging tendonitis) is a glorious mix of matte blue and orange shreds, tiny white hexes, and a splash of white fibers in a clear base. I chose to layer this baby over an orange based Red, L'oreal caught red-handed.

I honestly had a hard time choosing from my stash of Twenty Seven's last night. I have a brand new polish called Cotton Candy Bliss that is just incredible, as well as more glitters and a black holo that I still have to share. Yup, I am a Twenty Seven Polish addict and possibly Lisa's biggest fan.:)

But I digress....this is 1 coat of Upvotes & Downvotes over 2 coats of L'oreal Caught Red-Handed, topped with SV:

Isn't that just a beautiful glitter? Love, I tell you!!!

Formula:
What can I say....every single polish that Lisa has made has a wonderful formula. Thick, yet easy to use and never gloppy, and no thickening during use. I've never had to use thinner with any of her polish - all usable straight out of the bottle.

Application:
Superb! The brush delivers the perfect amount of glitter with every stroke, and no fishing for any glitters. No clumping at the tips and no hand placing. Even though this is a chunky glitter, I needed only my regular topcoat to smooth everything out.

Another definite winner from Twenty Seven Polish! I have only wonderful things to say about this Indie Brand.

All Twenty Seven Polishes are 3 free, and are available via Twenty Seven polish on Etsy, and now at 27polish.storenvy.com! Store Envy does not have every polish listed as of yet, but keep an eye out since Lisa may transition over there eventually. Full size bottles sell for $7, minis for $3 on both sites, and Lisa has generously provided a new 20% off code for you all! Use code SPRING20 at checkout on Etsy to save!

I'll have Cotton Candy Bliss up this week....I was waiting to post it until Lisa named it. It is gorgeous and I cannot wait to get it on my nails!!

Are you digging Twenty Seven Polish yet??

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber