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General November 7, 2018

Fancy Gloss Assorted Swatches

Press Sample of Fancy GlossAssorted Swatches Tonight I have some random shades to share, and it isn’t a collection – so I was at a loss for what to name the post. We’re going with Fancy Gloss Assorted Swatches! Fancy Gloss sent over 8 different polishes for me to check out and photograph. I do own a few of her polishes already – and if you are into thermals, you are in for a treat. 5 of the 8 shades I received are thermals and 2 are holographic and 1 is Multichrome. I believe all 8 of these are currently available in the shop since she recently restocked. Let’s jump right in! Fancy Gloss | Beach Glass Beach Glass is a green leaning teal scattered holographic with violet to gold to green to red flakes. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos. This is a…

General October 27, 2018

November 2018 Polish Pickup | Bad-Ass Women

Press Samples from the November 2018Polish Pickup | Bad-Ass Women It’s that time again! I was hoping to complete this last Wednesday but some polishes are trickling in still. I’m waiting on 2 more that are on the way but we have a lot going on here, so I wanted to complete the post before things get too hectic. Once the missing 2 polishes arrive, I’ll pop them in. So we’re now going to look at my review on 43 (once the missing ones arrive) of the November 2018 Polish Pickup Bad-Ass Women! The two I’m waiting on are Alter Ego Nail Enamel and Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer. If you want to see those, pop back in later and take a look. Before I get into this, we’re going to talk about this new Facebook group and I’m going to describe it’s concept. The group is Polish Pickup. Polish Pickup offers a…

General March 6, 2018

Keeping it Simple This Spring

Disclosure: Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper but all opinions are my own. Winter time can be harsh on delicate facial skin. Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time to up your skincare game and head to CVS for Simple Skincare. Simple skincare reverses the signs of dehydrated skin: dry, dull, rough, tight skin and dry dehydration lines. I have two of my newest Simple Skincare finds to share with you that add a boost of moisture and refreshes your skin for Spring. Simple Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Facial Gel Wash Simple Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Facial Gel Wash is a new generation face wash with Micellar technology. It’s infused with skin essential minerals and plant extract that has a formula that delivers instant hydration and gentle cleansing. Ideal for all skin types, but especially sensitive skin. Simple Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Facial Gel Wash removes dirt and makeup…

General January 15, 2018

Moon Shine Mani Is This A Kissing Book? Collection

Press Sample Happy Saturday! I have a collection to share with you today that really gives me a dose of nostalgia. Here is Moon Shine Mani Is This A Kissing Book? Collection If you know the movie The Princess Bride like I do, when you saw “Is This A Kissing Book?” you knew what this collection was inspired by. This is probably the first movie I was ever able to quote line by line, and it’s a classic. There were so many lines within the movie that are still quoted today. Moon Shine Mani selected some of the most memorable lines or moments within the movie and made a collection of them! Let’s take a look at this 8 piece collection! The Fire Swamp The Fire Swamp is a rusty red toned orange jelly base with red to gold to green multichrome shimmer, red to copper to gold to green…

General September 3, 2017

The Polish Convention Returns to Chicago

After a successful event in New York, The Polish Convention, an event celebrating and exclusively featuring indie nail polish brands, is returning to its hometown of Chicago, IL. This bi-annual event hosted by Ever After Polish and Great Lakes Lacquer takes place September 23rd at Navy Pier, Festival Hall in Chicago, IL. Navy Pier, Festival Hall is the largest locale for Polish Con so far, and will be filled with over 30 local and international vendors helping attendees celebrate their love for nail polish, and nail polish accessories through shopping, live demos, tutorial tables, and meet and greets with their favorite brand owners and creators. KBShimmer owner Christy Rose says “We are thrilled to be returning to Polish Con for our third time. The new venue at Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier is such beautiful location! This new and larger locale will allow attendees a more pleasurable shopping experience and the…