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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…

General March 17, 2017

Rica Nail Polish Mary’s Fight Song

Press Sample I have a very special indie nail polish to share tonight, and it is Rica Nail Polish Mary’s Fight Song. Mary’s Fight Song is a charity polish that Rica created. It will be a limited batch polish and 100% of the sale proceeds are going to Fight For Air Climb by the American Lung Association under a climber by the name of Mandy Reilly. As usual with a charity polish, I will be making a separate donation since I received this polish for review. Let’s take a look! Rica Nail Polish Mary’s Fight Song Mary’s Fight Song is a gorgeous red toned purple linear holographic with holographic microglitter mixed in that gives off sparks of holo throughout. I used 2 easy coats and a glossy top coat for these photos. Rica Nail Polish Mary’s Fight Song As I said earlier, Mary’s Fight Song is a charity polish and will…

General December 27, 2016

January 2017 Pandora’s Box

Press Sample I have a completely new-to-me indie collaboration box to share with you all tonight. Not only is the box new to me, all of the brands within the box are as well. This is the January 2017 Pandora’s Box! As you can see from the photo, this indie collaboration box isn’t just polish. Within this box, you will receive 2 nail polishes, an eyeshadow, a set of nail wraps, mani bombs and a fragrance. Let’s take a closer look! Nevermind – Winter Wonderland Nevermind Winter Wonderland is a whinter white crelly base with white microglitters, pearl round and square glitters, a sublte blue shimmer and a very small touch of holo. i used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos. Gloss Nail Lacquer – Cozy Gloss Nail Lacquer Cozy is a warm light caramel jelly base with color shifting flakes that go from purple…