Circle Gradient & Glitter Halloween Mani

Yup, another post for the evening!  I really wanted to share this one right away because not only is it Halloween art but I also used several of the Superficially Colorful Halloween collection to create the look!  If you missed that post you can see the beautiful holos HERE!  So I'll admit, I've been slacking on Halloween art this year.  Hopefully I can squeeze a few more in, but I like simple, easy and cute.  I definitely love to see all the intricate art other bloggers and nail artists put together but that's not me.  I made an attempt and I will continue to try and do more.  Here I have a circle gradient topped with Halloween glitter!  I love how it turned out and hopefully you do too!  

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I started this fun mani with 3 colors from the new Superficially Colorful Halloween collection.  I brushed Sweet Treat, Witch You Were Here and Ghouls Night Out on a makeup sponge.  I then applied it to each an in different patterns so the nails looked different.  I probably sponged the polish on 3 or 4 times before it was totally opaque.  These polishes are really fabulous alone or for use in art this way.  You can get the Superficially Colorful Halloween collection now.  

I then topped my circle gradient with KBShimmer Kiss and Spell, a Halloween glitter topper from the 2014 collection.  It's full of matte stars, hexs and circles.  It's really cute and the colors are perfect for Halloween.  I only used 1 coat of Kiss and Spell as the glitter payoff is really great.  I really love this combo so much!  I finished it up with 2 layers of topcoat.  

Superficially Colorful Halloween Collection, Fall 2015

Good evening boys and ghouls!  I can't believe Halloween is SO close and I haven't done any Halloween manis yet!  Ugh, #failure.  Well fortunately I do have a couple more Halloween themed polishes to share so I'll get my rear in gear and share those ASAP!  Up first is the Superficially Colorful Halloween Collection.  This launched on 10/1 so you can pick up your favorites now!  The 4 piece set is $33, or you can get individuals for $9 each.  If you love holiday themed polish, and holo then this is definitely a collection you will want.  Jin mentioned that the Halloween collection is NOT limited edition, but since it is seasonal it won't be available all year long.  I loved each color and the names are fun!  The formulas are also pretty dang awesome.  So let's jump in and check out these Halloween treats!

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Up first I have Ghouls Night Out.  I'm pretty sure all the ladies out there could use one of these just about all the time (if you're anything like me).  Ghouls Night Out is a "sour bright green holographic polish with a hint of golden shimmer."  I found the formula and application both fabulous.  I used 2 coats and no topcoat.  

Next we have Witch You Were Here.  Love the name, love the color!  It's a "deep dark purple holographic polish."  This shade of purple is perfection (and not only for Halloween).  The formula and application of Witch You Were Here were both stellar.  I used 2 coats for full coverage and no topcoat.  

Sweet Treat (another awesome name) is a "red leaning orange holographic polish with a jelly like finish."  This one gave my camera some issues.  Especially on the macro so sadly I don't have a macro for you.  But the other pictures turned out alright.  Ok first off this color is AMAZING.  It screams pumpkins and fall and falling leaves and and and.... The formula was super creamy and opaque.  Sweet Treat was almost a one coater!  I did have a bit of a hard time cleaning it up, it started to turn my cuticle orange but that was the only spot where it did that.  So I would definitely suggest some base coat and to take caution when painting with this one as it could possibly stain your skin.  I used 2 coats of Sweet Treat and no topcoat.  

Last but not least is I'm Just A Little Batty.  Every good Halloween collection need a black and Jin nailed it!  It's the perfect shade of black with just the right amount of holo so it's not overwhelming.  I do appreciate when I can see the base color through the holo (sometimes the flame overshadows the beautiful base color).  I'm Just A Little Batty had a top notch, creamy and opaque formula.  Application was like butter.  I only needed one coat for full coverage and no topcoat used.  

I thought you'd be interested in seeing some of the other products Jin has been working on!  Handmade soap AND mani bombs!  They both smell amazing and I have them set aside to use on a night that I need some ultimate pampering.  I will definitely share my thoughts and more pictures with you once I try them out.  In the meantime, keep your eyeballs peeled for when she starts stocking these fab hand/body care items in her shop!