KBShimmer; Seas the Day Collection, Summer 2019

Good morning, happy Sunday!  Hope you got to sleep in and maybe get out for a yummy breakfast or brunch!  Once you're done with pancakes and OJ I have a new collection for you to enjoy!  KBShimmer knocked it out of the park with this one - though I might be slightly biased because I have always liked the pastel-neons for the Summer.  These are super amazing with fantastic formula.  I even did some comparisons for you (yay me!).  This is the Seas the Day collection.  There are 7 pastel neons and 3 UCC flakie toppers.  They'll be available 6/14 and they're $10 each.  All I have to say is good luck picking a favorite!  Let's check them out.

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KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Color4Nails, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest

Darling Diva Polish: Pokemon Go Collection

Ok I know it's Thanksgiving, and I have had a busy day already.  But I've got a responsibility to you all, my readers, to go into Black Friday ready to make informed decisions.  Along with some amazing polishes made just for the occasion, there are also plenty of other collections still available including this one...the Pokemon Go Collection!  I'll admit that I'm not into it.  But I do know the basics about Pokemon because my brother watched it when he was little.  My oldest son tries to tell me about it but I get that glazed over eye look and my ears just don't register anything he's saying.  But if you wanted to just talk about these polishes you have my undivided attention.  Pokemon Go is a set of 6 polishes, pastel shades, ultra chrome flakies and a sparkly holo flakie topper.  Awesome!  

Let me tell you about Black Friday deals.  All the LE's created for the days sale are doorbuster deals.  They will be $6.50 each.  There will also be a 30% off sale, including products in the sale section.  Sale starts at 5pm Central on 11/24.  

So with that all taken care of, let's check out the Pokemon Go Collection!

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Darling Diva Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

KBShimmer Summer 2016

Good evening beauties.  I'm excited to share this post with you because it's full of fantastic colors and finishes for the Summer season.  When I think of the Summer, I think hot weather, dips in the pool, vacation to a tropical paradise, bbq's in the backyard.  KBShimmer's Summer collection is inspired by similar ideas; the beach, cool drinks, and time with friends!  Loving the ideas behind these polishes because there's really no better time to sit back and relax, soaking up the good life.  The Summer collection launches tomorrow, 6/1.  Each polish will be $9.25.  So since this post is pretty large let's not dilly dally and jump right in!

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KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest

China Glaze House Of Colour, Spring 2016

Good afternoon all and happy Saturday!  I want to say my kid's "ski week" was full of fun and adventure, and while we did make a trip to Disneyland it wasn't the best trip we've ever been on.  All 3 of my littles ended up being super grumpy and fighty and sick.  I'm talking fevers and chills and vomit here people.  Not what I was expecting on this vacation.  Fortunately they're all making a turn for the better now and I'm certain they'll be fine when it's time to go back to school on Monday.  But I'll tell ya, I can't wait for the weather to stabilize and warm up.  This hot and cold isn't helping anyone.  So while I hope for Spring (well Summer actually) I figured I'd share the new Spring collection from China Glaze.  This gorgeous set called House Of Colour, is full of shimmers and glitters and cremes. The colors are beautiful and versatile.  I'm pretty sure House Of Colour is available online and in beauty supply stores now.  So jot down your favorites and head out to do some shopping!

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China Glaze: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Zoya Whispers, Transitional Collection 2016

Good morning dears!  I'm heading out the door to meet up with some of my running friends to take an easy trail that goes by Levi Stadium!  It'll probably be the only opportunity I'll get to see the Super Bowl 50 decorations up close because once we're taken over by fans it's going to be nuts!  So while I'm off running you can enjoy this post.  I've got the Zoya Whispers collection which is a transitional set, something to tide us over as we wait for Spring.  It's full of soft, creamy (almost crelly formula) polishes.  You can purchase the Whispers collection now, each polish is $9.  So let's go ahead and check these out!

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Zoya: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Paint Box Polish Marshmallow Peeps

Hello Tuesday, I loathe you less than Monday but you are still not my favorite day of the week.  So I'm just going to turn my head and not really pay attention to you, mmmmkay?  But I can make you more tolerable by sharing a fantabulous polish with you.  In April ellagee release this huge box full of a zillion indie brands and goodies and this gorgeous soft, shimmery yellow from Paint Box Polish was in there!  I'm super happy to have this polish because yellow is a color that just makes me feel happy.  I smile when I look at it.  I don't think Pam has any bottles of Marshmallow Peeps left (don't quote me on that), but she has a really awesome polish collection that you should check out!  I adore and recommend A Dragon Is Not A Slave (HERE), Pygmy Puffs and Fizzing Whizbees (HERE)!  Alrighty then, let's take a look at Marshmallow Peeps!

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Paint Box Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Marshmallow Peeps is a soft yellow full of silvery shimmer.  It has a really pretty and delicate look, soft like marshmallows.  The shimmer, so pretty!  The formula was a little patchy, I had to use 3 coats of even it out, but as you can see it turned out nice.  I used topcoat to keep it shiny.

My accent nail is a Lumina Lacquer that I picked up in blog sale, called Carlene's Cupcake.  It's a white base polish full of pastel glitters in different shapes.  I used 3 coats and 1 layer of topcoat.  The 2 polishes worked nicely together to create a perfect Spring mani.  

Lumina Lacquer Spring/Easter 2015 Collection

Good afternoon dears!  I hope your Friday is going swimmingly and your work day is almost done.  I'm holed up in the house with my kids (who didn't have school today) and just lounging in pjs and watching tv.  We are so lazy.  It's also a bit chilly outside so I don't even want to go outside until warmer Spring weather decided to make it's appearance.  But since that will be a while I will console myself with pretty Spring polish posts.  Let's start with the new Lumina Lacquer Spring/Easter 2015 Collection!  Tatiana really has a way with glitter combinations that always make my heart beat a little faster.  This collection captures Spring in soft and bold shades, glitters and a very pretty crelly full of micro glitter.  All 4 polishes in this collection are Limited Edition and available now for $9 each!  Hurry over and get your favorites before they are gone!

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Lumina Lacquer: Shop, Mei Mei's Signatures, Norway Nails, Facebook, Instagram

Let's start with Baby Bunny, a "white, opaque crelly that contains pastel colored micro glitter."  This screams Easter to me.  Baby Bunny reminds me of the speckled Robin's Eggs candies.  Yum yum!  Baby Bunny was full coverage in 2 coats.  The formula was a little thick, but not difficult to work with.  It dries ever so slightly textured but with a nice layer of gelous or a few layers of topcoat it's perfectly smooth and shiny.  

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Bee-Lieve is a fun and bright "yellow and black glitter mix with an assortment of different shapes (hearts, stars, hexs, dots, etc.) in a clear base).  Hello I love this so much!  I am a big ol' fan of yellow and yellow glitter polishes.  I would have layered it over yellow but I wanted to really show off the different shades of yellow in Bee-Lieve so I went with a red-orange creme.  The formula and application of Bee-Lieve were both fantastic.  The glitter payoff was perfect.  You could easily use 1 layer for a lighter glitter look, I used 2 for denser coverage.  I finished with a layer of topcoat.  

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Easter Basket is a delicate blend of pastel glitter.  It's officially described as a "pastel colored micro glitter with dots and hexs in a clear base."  I loved the soft look of this one.  I think Easter Basket will look beautiful over any pastel base color including white and cream!  The formula and application were were both great.  I decided I wanted a lighter glitter payoff so I used 1 coat of Easter Basket over a softly shimmered pastel orange peach shade.  I finished with a layer of topcoat.  

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Rounding out the collection is Baby Chick.  This is a "neon yellow and white mix that includes triangles, hexs, dots, stars hearts, daisies, etc."  As much as I loved the pastel colors, Baby Chick is the one that stole the show!  Yellow AND neon AND fun glitter shapes!  So much win.  The formula and application of Baby Chick were both great.  I was able to get plenty of fun shapes out without much fishing required (turn the bottle upside down for a few minutes for the bigger shapes to float to the top).  I did dab a few shapes on to have a consistent flow to the glitter on my nails.  I layered 2 coats of Baby Chick over a shimmery pastel blue and finished with a layer of topcoat.

*there is a note on this listing that overtime the base could become tinted

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Press Release: China Glaze Road Trip

ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME?

Join China Glaze® for the ultimate adventure in colour

#ChinaGlazeRoadTrip

For those with wanderlust, there is nothing better than hitting the open road and chasing the dreams that lie ahead.  This Spring China Glaze® celebrates the free spirit who lives for adventure and creates her own experiences with the new Road Trip nail lacquer collection.  The 12 new shades are inspired by the vibrant hues of a setting sun as it dips below the horizon.  Warm pinks, yellows and reds give way to the cool blue tones of the evening sky.  The China Glaze® Road Trip collection offers so many ways to take your adventure on the road and pave your own path. 

Pack your bags with 12 new colours including:

Trip of a Lime Time: Lime green crème

My Way or the Highway: Bright turquoise crème

License & Registration Pls: Marine blue crème 

Boho Blues: Soft indigo crème 

Dashboard Dreamer: Powder blue shimmer

Wanderlust: Powder purple shimmer

Pack Lightly: Powder peach shimmer

More the Explore: Soft coral crème

Pinking Out the Window: Salmon crème 

I Brake for Colour: Bright red-pink crème

Pop the Trunk: Bright orange crème

Sun’s Up, Top Down: Bright yellow shimmer

Put the top down and hit the open road with China Glaze® Road Trip, available now at fine beauty supply stores nationwide including Ulta and Sally Beauty.  It’s going to be the trip of a lifetime.    

For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Instagram (@ChinaGlazeOfficial), Twitter (@ChinaGlaze) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze). 

Press Release: Zoya Delight

ZOYA DELIGHT
Get ready for mouth-watering spring delights from Zoya! Inspired by the soft and airy colors of the season, Zoya Delight serves up three cheerful creams and three turquoise flash metallics for an updated, flirty way to wear pastels! All in the full-coverage, long-wearing, Big5Free* formula Zoya Nail Polish is famous for.

Rayne: Dewy, spring blue with an energizing turquoise metallic flash.

Daisy: Refreshing ‘lemon merengue’ yellow with a turquoise metallic flash.

Leslie: Soft spring lavender with a turquoise metallic flash.

Lillian: Faded aquamarine with a glossy cream finish.

Tiana: Palette-cleansing ‘pistachio gelato’ green in a glossy cream finish.

Eden: Classic spring flower pink in a glossy cream finish.

**BIG5FREE: Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

AVAILABLE 02/02/15!

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!

$9 (US)

Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com