Cinema Swatch Lacquers - Lollipop Guild/Sucker Club

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Hello again Lovelies! Since I'm working on catching up on swatches, I'm going to posting multiple times daily for at least this week. I'm actually fairly excited about this, even though it means I'm not doing much of anything else! Well, I do have a giveaway that I'll be posting within the next week. I was holding off for the last prizes to arrive, but USPS seems to be totally incapable of actually getting the package here, so I'm going to post the giveaway with what I have now (which is pretty darn awesome!).

Right now I have another awesome polish from Cinema Swatch Lacquers to share with you all. Cinema Swatch is a relatively new Indie Brand that you may remember from this post featuring Emerald City Gates. I still just adore that polish and it has really bummed me out to have to wait this long to get to the other Cinema Swatch beauties.

Today's Cinema Swatch polish is called Sucker Club (formerly Lollipop Guild) from The Wizard of O.M.G. collection. This polish is full of pink hexes, pink neon microdots, lavender dots and bars and teal holo hexes in an iridescent purple jelly base. I won't lie - this is the polish that caught my eye and led me to Cinema Swatch.

Since Sucker Club is fairly sheer, I chose to layer it over OPI You're Such A Budapest, a sparkly lavender creme to keep the lollipop effect.

Also, you're seeing my left hand here, but it probably won't be making many appearances after this. Despite being very right handed, I have found that it's easier to photograph my right hand.

Although I wish that macro shot came out a touch clearer, look at that glittah! And that iridescent shimmer is to die for! I love iridescent shimmers, glitters, whatever, so this is right up my alley. Also, DOT GLITTER!

Sucker Club's formula was spot on with a great consistency and a perfect mix of glitter to base. Application was effortless with even glitter distribution and no issues with clumping or straying glitter. The large dot glitters are heavier than other glitters and will sink to the bottom, but if you tip your bottle upside down for a few minutes before polishing, there's no problem grabbing them. Sucker club dries fast and has excellent wear as well.

Doesn't this polish remind you of pastel lollipops and candy? Kind of makes me want to lick my nails! I'm so glad that I was able to share this polish with you all since it truly is one of my fave glitters. And Cinema Swatch is truly a wonderful brand with great promise. I have 2 more pretties from the Wizard of O.M.G. collection to share with you all, so keep your eyes out!

You can find Cinema Swatch Lacquers at Big Cartel (they have moved from their Etsy store, so be sure to update your bookmarks!). Polishes run $5 for 7.4ml and there are some minis available for $3.50 for 3.5ml. Discounted full collections are also available. Be sure to take a look around - CS has released the Catching Flames Collection and I do believe there is an upcoming collection in the works! You can follow Cinema Swatch Lacquers on Instagram for new releases, re-stock info, sales and swatches.

What do you think of Sucker Club? How do you feel about iridescent polishes?

I'll be back ASAP With some Halloween Goodness from Love, Angeline as well as this week's challenge mani!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber




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Polish TBH Diagon Alley Collection - Pumpkin Pasties!

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Hello Lovelies! I apologize for the lateness with this post. I swear...this year has just been the worst year for almost everyone I know, and it will not let up. Many of you have read my daughter's story, and I am incredibly saddened to report that the bully that tormented Kalli for over 2 years has decided that one year of being good was enough, and has started in again - of course with a friend. Kalli's school is much better than the school she was in when this happened with this girl last time, however the mere fact that the school board was involved, the police were involved, and many, many people were disciplined over this girl and her constant torture and this girl has the guts to start in again just pisses me off to no end. Scuse my french. I am so over this girl and the school has one change, otherwise I use the phone numbers that I have stashed away (Direct numbers to the Superintendent and head of school police) as well as APD and my lawyer. With my daughter in treatment for sever depression and PTSD and now self-harming, I am not messing around. I'm really not above slapping a 12 year old bully with a restraining order.

Needless to say, I'm dealing with this situation as well as trying to keep my daughter stable and okay, and posting fell to the wayside. I know that all of you understand that my kids come before anything else on earth, but I always feel the need to explain, as well as share since this is the most supportive community that I have ever been blessed to be a part of.

I'll be honest, Polish isn't just a passion for me...It's like Zen. When I sit down to polish my nails, it's like my stress melts away and I'm able to relax and refocus. Which is why I try to keep on posting even though I have a ton of stress and turmoil. Having said that, let's take a look at some flippin' crazy awesome polish!!

Today I have a 3rd killer polish from the new Diagon Alley Collection from Polish TBH. This one is a glitter topper called Pumpkin Pasties, and is very special since it was actually created by Christian's son! How awesome is that? Proceeds from Pumpkin Pasties will go directly to his piggy bank, which is even cooler. I'm fairly certain this kid is going to be rollin' in dough, since this polish is just too awesome for words.

Pumpkin Pasties is a mix of Hot Orange Hexes, 2 different shades of pinks in different sizes, black and white bars, Gold hexes, black and white hexes, and a gold & orange metallic glitter blend in a clear base. Phew! That's a mouthful! But it makes for one really Epic glitter topper.

I chose to layer 1 coat of this beauty over Essie tart Deco, which created a manicure that I do not want to take off. Ever. And peaches/oranges are not my colors!

Oh how this polish makes my knees weak!!! Look at that sparkle, those colors....this is once seriously kick-ass polish. I think Christian's son should make some more for us! Dontcha think?

How about a macro shot??

*Falls over* Can you see those little orange shreds in there???  Yeah, those make me do the happy dance!

Pumpkin Pasties formula is the usual Polish TBH perfection. Even though this baby is packed with glitter, there's no need to dab it on, and no chunks of glitter on the brush to worry about. Application is amazingly easy with the glitter dispersing perfectly on the nail and laying nice and flat. There's also an even mix of the different glitters on the brush, so no need to hand place any of the larger pieces or add extra to certain spots. Pumpkin Pasties dries very smooth for a glitter bomb, and I needed only 1 coat of my usual top coat for a smooth finish. Wear is excellent - in fact I've been wearing this for just over 2 days and have not one sign of wear and not one single lifting glitter.

Pumpkin Pasties is pure awesomesauce, folks. It's been awhile since I have been this in love with a glitter topper (and we all now how much I love glitter toppers, right?), and I'm already planning on ordering a backup bottle.  If you haven't pre-ordered this, mark your calendars and grab a bottle first thing on Saturday morning. You need this. Period.

You can find the Diagon Alley Collection and all of the Polish TBH pretties at Polish TBH on Big Cartel. Full size polishes range from $10-$12 depending on finish, and the Diagon Alley Collection is also available in a full set for $55 full size or $22 mini. The Diagon Alley pre-order is unfortunately finished, but the collection will go on sale this Saturday, 8/31. Also making a triumphant return is one of my fave polishes of all time, Tiny Dancer! I guarantee that not only with Diagon Alley sell out, but Tiny Dance will as well, so I highly recommend some serious store stalking on Saturday. You can also follow Polish TBH on Facebook and Instagram for updates, swatches, and the release time on Saturday.

 What do you lovelies think of Pumpkin Pasties? Is this not the ultimate Fall glitter?? *swoons*

I'll be back tomorrow (I can't guarantee what time, but I'll make it!) with more from the Diagon Alley Collection! I also have some awesome polish from Gothic Gala,  Squishy Face Polish, Cinema Swatch Lacquers, Euphoria Lacquers and Mint Polish lined up for next week.

Since Monday is my birthday, I'm probably taking the day off, but I'll share my bday Mani on Tuesday. I also have a really Epic giveaway in the works that should go live next week, so be sure to keep an eye out!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber




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Polish TBH Diagon Alley Collection - Amortentia!!

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Hello Lovelies! Happy (very late) Caturday! At least it's still Saturday here....

I meant to have this post up much sooner today, but since there's always something going on around here, that just didn't happen. But here I am now, with some Epic goodness to share.

I'm sure by now you've all seen me doing the happy dance over the Polish TBH's Fall Collection. It's a 6 polish collection inspired by Harry Potter, and aptly named "Diagon Alley" (Did he say Diagonally? I think he said Diagonally!").  Lemme tell ya, in true Polish TBH form, this collection is epic. It's rockin' my socks, loves!

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The first polish I have to show you is Amortentia. Named after the potion that is "the strongest love potion in the world", Amortentia is a mix of Rosy Pink, Grey, various sizes of white, and scattered holo microglitters in a clear base.  Although this polish matches the potion perfectly, I was not able to smell anything related to my partner (past, present, or future) in this. ;)

This is 1 coat of Amortentia over Essence Ballerina's Charm. **Click to view larger, sharper image. Blogger is not playing nicely with my photos lately!**

I absolutely love how soft this glitter is. It's absolutely stunning and eye-catching while still retaining a softer, more feminine feel. The holo in this polish was a bit camera shy, but is very evident IRL.

Gratuitous Macro Shot!

Amortentia's formula is true Polish TBH awesomesauce. Chrissy's formula is never less than stellar. Application was easy peasy, although I did use the dab method with this one since the larger glitters aren't as prevalent as the micro-holo. Very easy dab application though - it took maybe 3 or pats of the brush to cover the entire nail, no fishing required, and the glitters all stayed put and lay flat right away. Dry time was incredibly fast and wear is excellent. I'm still wearing this (and staring at it often) and despite whacking my hands against the table, the fridge, countertops and opening boxes, I don't have  single loose glitter.

Amortentia is definitely a new favorite for me. I love the colors, the glitter mix, and even though Chrissy mentioned she would be adding more glitter to this one, I actually dig that it's not absolutely packed with glitter. It gives the micro-holo a chance to shine and enhances your base color without being overpowering. With or without more glitter, this polish is a classic beauty and I'll be reaching for it often.

The Diagon Alley Collection is now available for pre-order at Polish TBH on Big Cartel. Full size polishes run $10, save for Sorcerer's Stone which is $12 (it's a thermal!). The entire collection is also available as a set for $55 Full Size or $22 mini. Follow Polish TBH on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

How do you like Amortentia? Are you excited to see the rest of this awesome collection?

I'll be back with the next polish fro Diagon Alley tomorrow! I'll also have a bonus post with some Cinema Swatch Lacquers for ya!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber







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Shimmer Polish: Marilyn!

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Hello lovelies! Another late night post for ya! I've had an insanely busy weekend, and I managed to finally fall over exhausted, hence the lack of posts for a few days. I should be back on track with daytime posts tomorrow, unless I fall over dead or something. Today was busy busy as well, with my oldest starting 7th grade tomorrow and my youngest in crazy baby mode. Even had a client's foster puppy crash through a screen door!

But alas, polish makes it all better, am I right?

Today I have Shimmer Polish Marilyn to share with you all. Now, you know how much I adore Shimmer Polish, and Marilyn is one of my personal faves. A stunning mix of burgandy red glitter in a red jelly base, Marilyn is truly gorgeous! The moment I unpacked this little gem I knew that I couldn't just wear her alone. So I decided to borrow a manicure idea from the amazing Amy Grace at The Polished Perfectionist. However, her mani is a good 10 billion times more awesome. My tape wasn't as troublesome this time, but impatience is my ultimate nemesis and I decided to clean up before my polish was dry. Big mistake. My clean up lines ended up sloppy and a bit goopy. Lesson learned. I knew I should've just irished up my coffee and read TMZ or something. ;)

This is Shimmer Polish Marilyn over A-England Camelot my very favorite Black. Topped off with a coat of Glitter Food and Glossy Glam (I received my replacement bottle of GG on Saturday. Muuuuuuuch better!).

I love this polish....love! It is a touch brighter IRL - my camera really wanted to dull this one down. It has issues with reds, ya know. I also really like this paired with black, but really want to swatch this again on her own.

Marilyn's formula is thick, but not to thick that it's problematic. It actually works well with as far as suspending the glitters. Application is easy peasy as well, with no dragging or balding, and no clumps of glitter. It is a touch sheer on the first coat, but evens out nicely with the second. Even though I used tape for this mani, I used 2 coats here, with no issues. Dry time is incredibly fast, but Marilyn dries to a matte finish, so you definitely need top coat. It's also a bit gritty, so I added a coat of Glitter Food before my coat of Glossy Glam. Wear is excellent with no chips or signs of wear at 24 hours. I also need to mention that in sunlight? Yeah, this girl is so sparkly it's blinding!

If you haven't grabbed any Shimmer Polishes yet, Run, do not walk, over to ShimmyShimmer.com, take a look at the polishes and order away! Ordering is done via email, and the info you need is listed on the ordering tab on the site. Full size polishes run $12 each, and are worth every penny. Don't forget to follow Shimmer Polish on Facebook for updates and swatches!

What do you think of Marilyn? Do you have any Shimmers?

I'll be be back tomorrow with TIOT! I'll also have that luscious potion I promised you all this week, as well as another Mish Mash Challenge mani and some Fandom Cosmetics and Polish TBH.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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Saturday Night Special: Femme Fatale Mana Ruby!

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Hello again lovelies! Happy Saturday Night! I don't know about you all, but I'll be sticking close to the homefront tonight. I received some really beautiful Love, Angeline polishes from the upcoming Smoke & Mirrors Collection, so I'll be doing some more swatching.

Tonight I have a simply magical polish to share. I won this pretty in a giveaway a few weeks ago, and let me tell you..I worked HARD to win this one. Daily entries are my friend! I just had to have this polish!

Femme Fatal Mana Ruby is an eye-popping mix of iridescent blue and matte red hexes in a red-pink Jelly base. This baby is seriously stunning - you really have to see it IRL to believe it. It's oh so squishy and so very vibrant. She's a bit tough to capture in photographs though, so you have to use your imagination just a bit.

Since Mana Ruby is fairly sheer and there are a ton of swatches of this baby on her own, I chose to layer her over matching undies. This is 2 coats of Mana Ruby over 1 coat of Essie Head Mistress, topped off with Glossy Glam Top Coat:

Oh. My. God. How amazing is this polish!?!?!?! It's just so glowy and squishy and fabulous! I thought that layering Mana Ruby over a similar red might take away from the squishy goodness, but IRL it is incredibly squishy. I can't wait to wear this alone now. I love a versatile polish.

Now let's have a macro!

Look at those iridescent glitters - Yowza!!! I'm a sucker for iridescent glitters anyway, but these blue-to-purple glitters in that bright base? It's like I've died and gone to polish heaven. And those large Matte Red Hexes don't hurt either!

Mana Ruby's formula was perfect - great consistency with just the right amount of glitter. Application was smooth and easy with no dragging or balding. I did have to do some slight fishing for the larger red glitters, but since they're not supposed to be abundant, it's not a huge issue. If you choose to wear Mana Ruby without undies, you'll need 2-3 coats for good opacity, and since it is a true jelly polish, you will see some slight VNL regardless of number of coats.  Dry time was fast and wear is excellent with no chips or signs of wear at over 24 hours.

Mana Ruby is my very first Femme Fatale polish and I am hooked. I definitely need more! Any suggestions?

You can find Femme Fatal Cosmetics at femmefatalecosmetics.com.au , however they do not ship polish outside of Australia. The good news is that you can find Femme Fatale polishes at Llarowe, and Color 4 Nails.  You can also follow Femme Fatale Cosmetics on Facebook and Instagram for new releases, sales info, and more.

Do you own Mana Ruby? What's your fave Femme Fatale Polish?

I'll be back tomorrow with some Gypsyanna Polish for ya!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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Fandom Cosmetics RAM Collection (Inspired by Daft Punk!!) - Don't Stop The Dancing

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Hello Lovelies! Yay for Friday! Normally this means Flakie Friday, but I actually have 2 posts for you all today. I'm trying to get some catch up done, as well as finding some time to go and comment on blogs. Of course, I'm also so tired that I'm literally swaying back and forth. One of these days I will sleep like a normal person.

In case I haven't mentioned it before, I am a HUGE Daft Punk fan. Die Hard, obsessed, secretly hoping Guy-Man will somehow end up single and run into me somewhere and be my little baguette for all eternity kind of fan. I'm that fan that knows every word of "Technologic" and can actually manage to make it through each verse without running out of breath.

So it's only fitting that today's first post is the 2nd polish from Fandom Cosmetics RAM Collection. This is the collection that I begged Fandom to create, and they obliged, creating 4 incredible polishes matching photos that I sent of live shows and videos. This incredible glitter is called "Don't Stop The Dancing", and is inspired by this image of Daft Punk performing "One More Time" during their "Alive 2007" tour.

When I first saw pictures of this polish, I literally gasped. Fandom managed, once again, to take the image that was my inspiration and bottle it up. Don't Stop The Dancing is a vibrant mix of
blue, indigo, ocean spray green, eden pink, and deep purple holographic hex, as well as bright yellow dots in a clear base. And it's just as in-freaking-credible as it sounds.

Although Don't Stop The Dancing is a serious Glitter Bomb (opaque in 2-3 coats), I decided that I needed to pair it with an Indigo/Blurple Base. Ya know, cause I could. ;)

This is 1 coat of Don't Stop The Dancing over Sinful Colors Into The Blue, topped with Glossy Glam Top Coat:

Can I just say.......Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! So much love!!!!!!!!!!! This polish is just incredible. Jaw dropping, eye popping, can't stop staring incredible. In fact, I was literally stopped at 3 different stores by groups of women wanting to see this polish.  * Beams* I guess my inspiration for this one is good, no?  Just look at those colors....*sighs*. I will wear this polish so many times that I will probably need at least 5 backup bottles.

Don't Stop The Dancing's formula is simply perfect. Just the right mix of glitter and base, perfect consistency. Application was stellar as well - no clumps of glitters, no curling glitters, and even coverage.  It would seem like you would have to do a little fishing for those yellow circle glitters, but nope! I didn't fish or hand place a single one. DSTD has excellent dry time as well. It does dry just a touch textured when layered, so I'd add some Glitter Food if you wear this alone.

One of the things I always need to mention with Fandom polishes is that these glitters are unbelievable shiny and vibrant. The colors are so saturated, blindingly shiny, and the holo glitters are amazingly reflective. I sweat Fandom uses the most gorgeous glitters out there.

Once again, Fandom Cosmetics blows me away. I knew that this collection would be everything that I had dreamed of, but it's just mind-blowingly perfect. I have 2 more from the RAM Collection to share with you guys this coming week, and trust me - they are EPIC. Even if you're not a Daft Punk fan, these are beautiful, versatile, and a stellar addiction to any polish addict's stash.

If you have yet to check out what Fandom Cosmetics has to offer (you really need to....honest!), You can head on over to FandomCosmetics.com to take a peek. Fandom specializes in fan-based polish - literally something for everyone - from Harry Potter, Star Trek, Sailor Moon, Hunger Games, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and a whole ton more. A Star Wars collection is in the works (keep an eye out for swatches!) as well. Full size bottles run $8.50, full collections $30.50 . Make sure to follow Fandom Cosmetics on Facebook and Instagram for sales, new releases and more.

And if you missed the big announcement....Fandom Cosmetics is actually none other than our own Ketlyn Austen, formerly of BG Cosmetics and her awesome partner, Jessica. Keeping that secret really sucked! However, I had no clue it was Ketlyn when I first started eyeing Fandoms's polishes and adding them to my wishlist. Are you surprised??? (I was!)

What do you think of Don't Stop The Dancing? Any Daft Punk fans out there??

 I'll be back later this evening with an epic polish from Polish TBH for Flakie Friday (You DO NOT want to miss it.....it's a doozy!).

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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Shimmer Polish Jennifer - Swatches and Review

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Well hello there Lovelies!! It's been days since I've posted - I am sooo sorry! This past weekend was filled with a rash of activity, and inconvenience. I had a ton of errands to run, which is fine - I'm used to that. Buuuuut....we've had huge thunderstorms here as well, and the one night I had to swatch, the power was out for hours upon hours. We were burning a ton of candles (which made my house smell incredible, but also makes me sad since my Savory Scents candles are now very low), but that's not exactly optimum swatching conditions. Not to mention open flames near all those lovely flammable polishes and acetone. The one swatch I did manage, ended up damaged beyond repair in a frenzy of lighting candles, closing windows and doors, and replacing flashlight batteries during the first big storm. Normally I would be annoyed, but I loved that polish so much that being able to wear it twice in a row was actually pretty sweet.

Today I have that incredible polish to share with you! In case you hadn't already guessed (ha!), it's Shimmer Polish in Jennifer.

Shimmer Polish has been on my lemming list for a long time, and Jennifer was at the top. One of those "I must have this polish or I will surely shrivel up and die!" kind of lemmings. Imagine my utter joy at finding Jennifer in my package from Shimmer! *Insert happy dance here*.

Jennifer is filled with different sizes and shades of iridescent and pastel blue glitters, with some pink, copper, and black glitters mixed in. I'm a sucker for glitters blue in any incarnation, and iridescent glitters are my first love (my first glitter polish was an old Maybelline with nothing but pink iridescent glitters....I still have it!).

One of the things that I love so much about Shimmer polishes is that despite being glitter bombs, they're so beautiful and classy. You really can't go wrong with them. Jennifer is certainly no exception and definitely at the top of my list. Let's take a look!

Although Jennifer is opaque in 2-3 coats, I decided to layer her over Julep Bess, a sky blue creme, in order to bring out the pastel colors in the glitters. This is 2 coats of Julep Bess, 1 coat of Shimmer Jennifer, and top coat.

I still just....wow!...when I look at this glitter. Such a beauty! And so versatile! Jennifer looks amazing by herself,  or layered over pretty much any color.

Jennifer's formula is fabulous! This girl applies so smoothly that it's hard to believe it's a glitter bomb. I had no issues with clumpy glitters, thickening polish, or balding/dragging. Application was perfection as well, with no issues to mention. The glitters disperse evenly with every brush stroke and coverage is excellent. The glitters lay flat on the nail, and despite being loaded with glitter, Jennifer does not dry very textured at all. I used my regular top coat and my mani was smooth as glass.

If you're a glitter fanatic, you simply NEED this polish. Jennifer is perfect over a darker color for some serious color flash and sparkle, and subdued enough to wear alone or over a soft base color at work. This is a polish that I'll be reaching for often and regular. Do you see why I was actually excited to have to re-do this mani after I mucked it up during that storm? I'm having trouble writing this at the moment since I keep getting distracted by the polish. Soooooo amazing.

Jennifer is the second Shimmer Polish I've tried, and so far we're 2 for 2. I'm very impressed with the formula, application, and color combinations on these polishes. I have 3 more to share with you, and I'd be lying if I said I'm not excited as all get out to try them.

You can check out Shimmer's insanely fabulous glitters by visiting ShimmyShimmer.com. You can order via email (You can find all the info you need under the Contact/Purchase tab)- just check out all the blog posts and pick your colors. Full size bottles retail for $12 (worth every penny if you ask me), however I don't think minis are available. I highly recommend picking up Jennifer, and of course, Kim (swatches coming soon!)! You can also follow Shimmer Polish on Facebook for updates, sales info, and swatches.

What do you think of Jennifer? Do you have any glitters from Shimmer?

I'll be back later today with an infamous and simply incredible polish for Try It Out Tuesday, so be sure to check back soon! As a random side note, I'm planning on working hard to actually respond to comments. I've been so bad about that, and it makes me feel horrible!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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Love, Angeline Polish: Wham! Swatches and Review

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Hello Lovelies! It's another Monday and I'm already feeling sluggish. Thankfully I have coffee, that miraculous liquid that keeps me upright. I'll be needing it today!

First of all, there is only about 13 hours left in the Pure Nail Oil™ July sale. Pure is currently on sale for 30% off ($14.99) and will not go on sale again until January 2014. If you've been wanting to try it out, now is the time! I've also teamed up with Ana from Simple Nail Art Tips, and Leticia from Teen Polish Junkie for a Get Naked Challenge! you can find all the details in my original post here. Come on and join us! You can do the challenge anytime during the month of July, so don't feel like you have to do it right now.

Today I have an awesome glitter topper from Love, Angeline Polish, one of my fave new Indie Brands.  I had been talking with Natosha, the creator of Love, Angeline, and she was kind enough to send me a surprise package with a few of her polishes to share with you all! Such a sweet gesture! This baby is from her I Love the 80's and is called Wham! I'm sure you get the name.

Wham! is an awesome mix of neon green, black, and watermelon colored matte glitters in a clear base. I paired this one with Catrice Meet Me At Coral Island, a beautiful Coral Creme. This combo really reminds me of watermelons! Love it!

This is 2 coats fo Wham! over Meet Me At Coral Island, with top coat:

Doesn't that combo remind  you of watermelons?? I love it! So bright and happy! This is such a summery glitter.

Wham!'s formula was excellent, with no glopping or thickening during use. Application was easy peasy with no glitter fishing, dabbing on glitters, or clumping on the nail. Dry time was quick, however Wham! does dry just slightly textured so I do recommend top coat to smooth things out.

I am really loving this polish! I have some more from Love, Angeline that I'll be sharing with you over the next couple of weeks and I am so excited! I love finding great Indie Brands, and Love, Angeline is certainly awesome.

You can check out Love, Angeline's creations at Love, Angeline on Big Cartel. The Summer Rainbows Collection is currently on sale for $4 (this collection includes a bunch of gorgeous neons, so don't miss out!)- 1/2 price!. You can also follow Love, Angeline on Facebook and Instagram for sales info, new releases and swatches.

What do you think of Wham! Are you a fan of neon glitters?

I'll be back this afternoon with a beauty from Fandom Cosmetics, and tomorrow is my first Try It Out Tuesday, so be sure to check back!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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Luscious Potion - Royal Beauty and Simply Magical

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 Hello again lovelies! I'm back with some pretties for you all, since this morning's posts are more about the Get Naked Challenge and Pure Nail Oil™. Speaking of...I know there are many of you that wanted to try Pure Nail Oil™, and now is your chance! Pure™ is currently on sale on Amazon for $14.99 (usually $22)! Don't wait to order, since this sale lasts for a mere 7 days and Ana does not offer sale prices at any other times.  Here's the ordering info in case you missed it:

NEW CUSTOMERS: 

You'll receive a Pure Nail Oil™ STARTER Kit for only $14.99 US! You're saving $7.01.

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Today I have some pretties from Luscious Potion to share with you. Luscious Potion is one of the newer Indie brands, but has really impressed with gorgeous glitter toppers, glitter blends and thermal polishes. I have 2 glitter toppers from LP's debut Disney Collection for you all, so let's get started!

First up is Royal Beauty, a mix of Yellow hexes, teal hexes and teal diamonds in a clear base. This pretty is based on Princess Jasmine from the Disney movie Aladdin, and definitely reminds me of Jasmine's awesome attire.

This is 1 coat of Royal Beauty over A-England Galahad (with top coat):

 Teal and Yellow has always a fave color combo when it comes to glitters, but this stands out due to the diamond shaped glitters. Love it! 

Royal Beauty's formula was wonderful with a lovely thick consistency (helps to hold those glitters!), yet it wasn't so thick that it was hard to use. I did have to do a slight amount of glitter placing with the Diamond glitters, but I didn't find that problematic at all. Royal Beauty does dry just a tiny bit textured, but my usual top coat smoothed that out nicely. 

Next up is Simply Magical, a mix of Light Blue, Royal Blue, and Blue Star shaped glitters. Based on Disney's Cinderella, this polish reminds me of Cinderella's dress and her fairy godmother waving her wand around (and the resulting starts and magical trails!). It also reminds me of the Dallas Cowboys, which is hard for me since I am a Die-Hard Redskins fan (have been since 4th grade!). ;)

This is 1 coat of Simply Magical over Orly Mirror Mirror:

  
 This glitter is so pretty! I have a soft spot for this one since I love the color combo so very much! I did have some issues with this manicure, but those were solely due to my bottle of glitter food really disliking the 105 degree weather! So if you see bubbles, be aware that it's my glitter food and NOT this polish.  Also, greys make me a touch lobstery, eh?

Simply Magical has the same wonderfully thick formula as Royal Beauty, but again this isn't a case of too thick to work with. If anything, it really works well with those larger, shaped glitters. The stars in Simply Magical are a bit heavy and will settle, but if you just tip the bottle upside down for 2-3 minutes before use, you'll have an abundance of those little stars! I actually had to tap a few off my brush since I didn't want to cover up the smaller glitters in photos. Application was easy and straight forward - I didn't have to hand place the stars with this girl and the smaller glitters dispersed easily. Simply Magical dries a bit more textured than Royal Beauty, so I added a coat of Glitter Food (again, GF doesn't like the desert much and got a touch thick and bubbly on me) to smooth things out before top coating. 

I'm always so impressed when I wear a Luscious Potion polish. What really stands out for me is that Luscious Potion is still one of the newer kids on the block, yet the color combinations, glitter mixes and quality of these polishes is exceptional.  I can't wait to show you all more from this awesome brand.

You can find Royal Beauty, Simply Magical and all the other gorgeous LP creations at Luscious Potion on Big Cartel. Royal Beauty and Simply magical (as well as the rest of the Disney Collection) are currently on sale for just $5 each too! Regular price for full size bottles is $8, so this a great deal. Be sure to follow Luscious Potion on Instagram (@Luscious Potion) for sales information, new releases, swatches and more. 

I have more from Luscious Potion coming up, including thermal holos, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled. 

What do you think of these glitter toppers? 

I'll be back tomorrow with the final ABC Challenge post! Bittersweet, but we do have another Nail Art Challenge coming up at the end of the month!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber 




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