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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Flakie Friday! Glitter Version! Polish TBH: No Rain

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Hello Lovelies! Happy Friday!!! Normally I am overjoyed on Fridays, but this weekend is cleaning weekend around here, so I'm not as thrilled. Payday weekends are much more fun.

Today's Flakie Friday is a glittery version of the usual Flakie Friday goodness. And let me tell you, I'm thrilled to be wearing this beauty again. The last time I wore this, I was crazy busy and did not manage to photograph it before I mangled my manicure. But hey, any reason to wear one of my fave glitters again is a good reason, right?

Polish TBH is one of my  very fave Indie Brands, as I'm sure you're all well aware. Christian makes some of the most fantastic polish, and this beauty is no exception. It's one of my favorite glitters ever, and if you're a glitter fan, you need this baby.

No Rain is a mix of yellow and green irregular "flake" glitters, soft baby blue hexes and gold holographic microglitters in a clear base. Inspired by the Blind Melon song of the same name, this glitter topper completely captures the feel of the video. This is a very unique polish, and is just amazing on the nail. Let's have a look-see!

This is a single coat of No Rain over OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls:

Just look at that polish! Could that get any prettier?? IRL this is a touch brighter and the holo microglitter shines when the light catches it. This is one of those polishes that I never want to remove, and spend way too much time staring it. So original, and such a gorgeous color combo. I swear I could wear this forever and never complain.

No Rain boasts the usual Polish TBH formula, thick enough to carry all those lovely glitters yet easy to work with. No thickening during use, no glopping glitters, no giant glitter clumps. Application is smooth and perfect with the glitter dispersing evenly and easily. No fishing required! No Rain does not dry very textured, so I just used my usual top coat for ultra shine. I should note that despite being flakie shards, these glitters lay flat on the nail and do not lift. The last time I wore this girl, I had her on for a good 3 days and my mani was still perfect when I finally removed it. No Rain is just absolute perfection, but do we really expect any less from Polish TBH?

You can grab your very own bottle of No Rain by heading over to Polish TBH on Etsy. As of 7/1, the shop will be moving to Big Cartel, so be sure to bookmark the new shop! Full size bottles of Polish TBH's amazing creations run $8, save for thermals which are $12. Minis are available for $3 each as well. Christian will be releasing her Summer Aquarium Collection on 7/1, and I for one cannot wait! You can bet you'll be seeing swatches of those!! Don't forget to follow Polish TBH on Facebook as well as Instagram (@PolishTBH) for re-stock info, new collections, swatches and more.

I don't know about you, but I could stare at this polish forever. What do you think?

I'll be back ASAP with some Twenty Seven Polish! I also have more from Luscious Potion coming up so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber


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Live.Life.Polished: Top Secret

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Hello again Lovelies! I managed to post twice in one day! Woohoo! Since I'm trying to catch up, I'm pretty stoked to manage to post more than once today.  Not to mention the polish I'm about to show you is seriously killer.

Live.Life.Polished is an awesome Indie Brand created by the ever-so-cool Tammy. You may remember her thermal polish, Blue Lagoon, that I posted last week. That is still one of my fave thermals ever! But today, I have my very favorite polish from Live.Life.Polished to share with you.

Top Secret is a purple color shifting top coat. It looks amazing over any color, but darker colors really bring this baby to life. The shimmery particles shift from purple to blue, and are so very sparkly. I'm still wearing this today since it's just so gorgeous that I don't want to take it off.

This is a single coat of Top Secret over NYC Chinatown (a deep eggplant purple):

Love!!!! Just gorgeous!! I love the colors in this topper, and that sparkle! Wow!! This is a polish that I will be reaching for often.

Top Secret's formula is excellent - perfect consistency, no thickening during use and no glopping. Application was stellar with no dragging, or balding. The shimmer in this girl disperses evenly on the nail and only one coat is needed for a gorgeous color shifting effect. Dry time is fast and Top Secret dries smooth and glassy.

This topper is truly phenomenal. If you're a fan of color shifting toppers, then you must have this! This is actually the second time I've worn this (again with the not being able to photograph it previously due to mom's health), and I love it just as much this time.

You can check out Live.Life.Polished at Store Envy. Full sized bottles run $6.00, minis $3. Tammy just released her Summer Collection (NEONS!!!) and you don't want to miss them. In fact, Tammy has a ton of really gorgeous polishes (I must order some soon - I have several lemmings from Live.Life.Polished). You can also follow Tammy on Instagram (@teajayess) for re-stock info, new collections, swatches and more. Go check her out!

What do you think of Top Secret? Are you a fan of color shifting top coats?

I have more from Live.Live.Polished coming up (if I can get some sunlight for these photo-chromatics!), as well as NPB, Fandom Cosmetics and Luscious Potion, so check back soon!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber






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Nail Pattern Boldness: Alpha Nail!

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Hello Lovelies! I regret to say that I have a raging migraine today, so posts will be short and sweet. I'm currently sitting in a dark kitchen, wearing sunglasses and praying that my meds kick in sometime soon.  I'm also bummed since all the new growth on my left hand is now gone. I managed to bust 2 nails yesterday while attempting to stop the hatchback on my car from falling onto my head. I'm not sure which is worse, breaking those nails or getting whacked in the head with the hatchback door. That door comes down hard, and hurts pretty something fierce, but honestly I think I may take that over losing every millimeter of growth I had gained back. Meh. Fun stuff!

Today I have a seriously awesome polish to share with you all. And when I say seriously awesome, what I mean is that I really don't even need to write a review.....All I really need to say is "look at this polish and drool. It's perfect in every way, and you NEED this.". It's *that* good.

I'm sure all of you are familiar with Nail Pattern Boldness by now. NPB is a personal fave, and Allison's creations never ever disappoint. Glitter Food and Glitter-A-Peel have changed the way I wear  glitters - and most polish for that matter! I was lucky enough to receive some of her polish to share with you all, and despite already loving the NPB's I have, I've fallen even deeper in love.

Today's polish is Alpha Nail, the first Duochrome from Nail Pattern Boldness, and an Epic Win. Alpha Nail is a gorgeous and jaw dropping blue/purple/fuchsia duochrome topcoat, and is one of the most beautiful polishes I own. This is one of those dangerous polishes, since I was staring at it constantly and had to make a conscious effort not to stare at my nails while driving. But enough of my raving - I'm sure you want to see this pretty, am I right?

This is 2 thin coats of Alpha Nail over A-England Camelot:

Okay, someone needs to shape her nails..... ;) Despite the wonky nail shape that I have just now noticed, Alpha Nail is ZOMGWTFBBQ!!!!!! Look at that color shift, and how vibrant the colors are. Just beautiful. For a first duochrome? Allison has an Epic Win here. *Drool Drool Drool!!*

Alpha Nail's formula was nothing short of perfection. Just thick enough to carry all that duochrome goodness without any risk of flooding or dripping, yet not too thick to work with, with zero thickening during use. Application was stellar with no dragging, balding or glopping. Dry time was fast and Alpha Nail boasts superior shine, even without top coat.

Honestly, if you don't own Alpha Nail, you should. Call me an enabler, but this is truly a must have in my book. I'm already planning when I can wear this beauty next, and cannot wait to see what it looks like over a navy blue, indigo, and purple. $20 says it's freakin' killer!

You can find Nail Pattern Boldness on Etsy, or by visiting Lllarowe. NPB polishes are in high demand, so grab them while you can! Full size bottles run $9.00, save for Glitter Food (which you need if you are a glitter fan!) and Glitter-A-Peel (I can't live without this stuff - no more soaking in acetone to remove glitters or flakies!), which run $8.00. You can follow NPB on Facebook for re-stock info, new releases and swatches, and you can also follow NPB's Blog.

I cannot say it enough: buy this now!

What's your take on Alpha Nail? What's your favorite NPB?

I'll be back in a bit with another ABC Challenge mani so stick around!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber



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ABC Challenge Post!! 'S' is for Wingdust Collections - Sunset Glow

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Heeeeelllloooo Lovelies!!! I know it's been a few days since my last post, but in all honesty I needed some down time today. Yesterday was my beautiful Son's 3rd birthday, as well as my youngest Niece's High School Graduation and party. Mom had chemo on Monday...honestly I picked the wrong week to take time off! Should've done it this week! Anyway, all that combined with my newfound all encompassing insomnia (I literally sleep maybe 3 hours a night if I'm lucky, and not at all last night) and stress, plus the fact that I haven't been eating much at all, left me shaky and feeling faint today. I spent the day resting and nibbling and am feeling so much better.

Which means it's now catch up time, so I'll be post spamming I'm sure! But hey, that means more awesome pretties for you! Win? I hope!

First of all, If you weren't aware, my 500 GFC Follower giveaway is live, live, live! Enter to win the BG Cosmetics Holographics Collection! This collection is still in pre-order and is in high demand, so you don't want to miss the chance to win! Enter here!

If you've been following me on FB, you know all about my Pure Nail Oil™updates....check out my big reveal and all that Pure™ has done for me here!

I know I owe you all a Q and R post, and I'll get that done, I promise. But for now, let's just jump straight to "s" and pretend that I didn't have to skip anything.

I was going to do some nail art for "S" but just did not have time this week, so I reached for a polish that I have been dying to wear for some time.

"Sunset Glow" is an absolutely gorgeous duochrome layering polish from the incredible Wingdust Collections. I have been obsessed with Wingdust since I first saw them on Sassy Paints, and it has really made me sad that I haven't been able to wear mine yet, what with life getting in the way and all. I was thrilled to be able to grab Sunset Glow and finally show her off! Words don't really do this beauty justice at all, and in all honesty? Pics don't do much better. This polish is a real chameleon, and looks different yet equally stunning in different lighting. This one definitely improved my mood!

This is 1 coat of Wingdust Collections "Sunset Glow" over A-England Camelot:

*Le Sigh*! So beautiful! You can see the duochrome effect fairly well on my index nail, and my god! Isn't it just gorgeous!?!

Also, please note the lack of editing here...yay for Pure Nail Oil™ (If you missed my big reveal and review, you really need to see it. Click here!)!!

Sunset Glow was absolute perfection - The formula was flawless with no thickening at all, and application was just dreamy. I only needed one thin coat to achieve the effect you see here. A second coat does increase the color, but I love the sparkly effect shown here, so I left it at 1. There was zero dragging, balding, or gooping and dry time was lightning fast. I wore this for around 36 hours and had no tip wear and not a single chip to be seen.

Wingdust polishes are so amazing, loves. Stephanie is a true genius! Sunset Glow is an absolute masterpeice and one of my new fave layering polishes. I really want to layer this with Pure Ice heartbreaker and see what happens!!

If you have yet to check out Wingdust Collections, head on over to Wingdust on Etsy, or Llarowe and check them out! Full size polishes sell for between $7-$10, but they go fast so don't wait! You can also follow Wingdust on Facebook for up to date re-stock information and new releases.

I'll be back tomorrow (and ya know, every day until the end of time!) with some awesomeness from Fuse Nail Polish, Nail Pattern Boldness, Polish Addict and more!

Don't forget to check out all my awesome (and incredibly patient and supportive) Polish Sistah's and their letter S manicures!






Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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Daring Digits We Are The World & some info!

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 Hello Lovelies! Happy Wednesday! It's actually an ABC Challenge day, but I am way behind on posts at the moment so that won't be up until tomorrow sometime. Work took over yesterday and this morning I have been having some issues with uploading photos to blogger. I've heard that several people are having the same issue and it seems to be a browser incompatibility. I switched to Chrome at it's working now. Albeit slowly. 

I am working on the new giveaway, but it won't be posted until late tonight. I have 3 posts that I'm currently working on, plus the giveaway, plus some time sensitive swatches for a friend. I don't foresee much sleep in my future!

Today I have another awesome glitter from Daring Digit's 80's Hits Collection to share with you all. We Are The World (named for the 80's Anthem of the same name) is a happy, funky lil mix of green hexes and squares, teal fine glitter and adorable yellow flowers. This is the first glitter that I have use that has flowers in the mix, and I really like it! This polish also brings back memories of all the We Are The World hype back in the 80's. That song was everywhere, and the video was one of my faves because all my fave artists were involved. Ahhhh memories!

This is 2 thin coats of We Are The World over NYC Tudor City Teal, a light teal jelly. I topped this off with a coat of HK Girl Top Coat as well. 

I have to say, this glitter is so cool! I really dig the flower glitters!

We Are The World was easy peasy to apply. The formula was excellent, with no fishing for the flower glitters. There are enough of those cute little flowers to make this pop, but not so many that they're overwhelming. WATW went on smoothly and dried quickly and smoothly. No need for anything other than my normal topcoat here! I was incredibly impressed with wear as well. I did not lose any of the flower glitters, and had no lifting with them as well. I'm always worried that I'll end up losing those larger glitters!

I am still loving this collection. My only issue is that I don't get to wear them long enough! I have 3 more to show you all, and they're some of my very faves. 

All Daring Digits polishes are 3-free and cruelty free. You can grab some for your very own at DDPolish.com. Full size bottles are currently on sale for $6.50, with free U.S. Shipping and $3 flat rate to Canada. Master Shake is back, so don't miss this sale! If you're overseas, you can get your hands on some Daring Digits at Mei Mei's Signatures. You can also follow Daring Digits on Facebook for re-stock info, new releases, and general info.

What do you think of We Are The World? Do you like glitters with larger pieces mixed in?

I'll be back later today with some Bg Cosmetics and some cool thermals!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber


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Daring Digits 80's Hits Collection - Like A Virgin

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Hello Lovelies! Happy Tuesday! I took Monday off due to a horrible migraine, but I'm back! 

Today I have the final polish from Volume I of the Daring Digits 80's Hits Collection. I'll be starting on the 5 beauties from Volume II this week, and you do not want to miss those! 

I'm also extending the giveaway for a bit, since I really want to show all of these babies before ending the giveaway. :)

I purposely waited to use this polish, since it's so very unique, as well as a serious reminder of my childhood. Named for the Madonna song "Like A Virgin", this baby is a mix of every kind of white glitter imaginable in a clear base. If this doesn't remind you of the iconic modified wedding dress that Madonna wore while performing during ther very first VMA's (holy hell, now I feel old!), then you're probably way younger than I am and have never seen that performance. It was, in typical Madonna fashion, groundbreaking at the time and highly controversial. I remember thinking that Madonna was a genius. Everyone was talking about her - good or bad, her name was everywhere. Brilliant marketing!

This is 2 thin coats of Like A Virgin over a pink/blue gradient. I used Sally Hansen Pink A Card as my base (and let me tell you, This polish was the biggest PITA on earth!) and SH Pacific Blue on the tips and topped it all with NPB Glitter Food and HK Girl Top Coat:

 Despite really needing to work on my gradients on my right hand (did you notice? I've been swatching on my dominant hand! I suffered a horrible break on my left hand and have been letting it recover.), I really like the effect of the white glitter over the gradient colors.

Like A Virgin is literally jam-packed with glitter, yet is not too thick or clumpy. It applies smoothly and evenly, and the glitters were very well behaved. I did have the occasional stray bar glitter, but that was due to the shape of my nails and not the glitter itself. The large glitters are very heavy, so you will need to give the bottle a good shake (or keep it tipped upside down for a few minutes) in order to mix them in with the rest of the glitters. Like A Virgin does dry a touch textured, mostly due to those large glitters, so I added a coat of Glitter Food to smooth things out.

I love this polish. Just love it. There is something so beautiful about an all white glitter. In fact, had I not been photographing this, I would have worn this over white.

You can win your very own bottle of Like A Virgin, as well as the other 9 beautied by entering my giveaway! 2 lucky lovelies will win the entire 80's Hits Collection! There are some daily entries, so don't forget to grab those!

Daring Digits polishes can be found at DDPolish.com. All Daring Digits creations are 3-free, cruelty free and handmade. Full size bottles retail for $8.50, with free US shipping and $3 flat rate shipping to Canada. Outside of North America? Mei's Mei's Signatures is now carrying Daring Digits! Don't forget to follow Daring Digits on Facebook for updates and information!

What do you think of Like A Virgin? Are you a fan of all white glitter?

Be sure to check back soon - I have some AMAZING polishes coming up!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

     






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