KBShimmer Spring 2016 Collection

by Lisa Heath

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Spring 2016 Collection

Tonight I have the KBShimmer Spring 2016 collection to share with you!

KBShimmer Spring 2016 Collage

This collection is actually split into 2 smaller 7 piece collections, but I’m showing all 14 in one post. There is a fairly standard Spring collection with a little holo and some crelly glitters KBShimmer is so well known for, and the second collection is the Mega Flame collection with sparkles like crazy!

First I’ll show the Spring portion of the collection, then we’ll move onto the Mega Flame collection!

KBShimmer Spring 2016 Collection

KBShimmer Spring 2016 Collection

There’s the quickie preview, check out the swatches below!

Prints Charming

Prints Charming

Prints Charming is a white crelly base with fuchsia, turquoise and sapphire hex glitters mixed in. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Prints Charming Macro

Prints Charming Up

Upside Round

Upside Round

Upside Round is the only glitter topper in the collection. Upside Round is a clear base packed with neon round circles in green, pink, orange, purple, blue and yellow as well as small red hex microglitters.. I used 1 coat over a white creme.

Upside Round Macro

Upside Round Up

Hello Dahlia

Hello Dahlia

Hello Dahlia is a dusty peachy orange crelly base with gold micro holo glitters and micro flakes. Based on the Pantone 2016 Spring/Summer shade Peach Echo. This wanted to photograph like a neon, even though it’s not really, so it’s not quite this bright in person.

I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Hello Dahlia Macro

Hello Dahlia Up

Peony Pincher

Peony Pincher

Peony Pincher is a pastel pinkish lavender ultra holographic. I used 2 easy coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Peony Pincher Macro

Peony Pincher front

Peony Pincher side

Peony Pincher Up

Purr-fectly Paw-some

Purrfectly Pawsome

Purr-fectly Paw-some is the second ultra holo in the collection! This is a pastel moody blue linear holographic with lavender undertones. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Based on the Pantone 2016 Spring/Summer shade Serenity.

Purrfectly Pawsome Macro

Purrfectly Pawsome front

Purrfectly Pawsome side

Purrfectly Pawsome Up

I Wet My Plants

I Wet My Plants

I Wet My Plants is a pastel periwinkle crelly features a garden full of colorful glitters in pink, sapphire, silver and purple.I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

I Wet My Plants Macro

I Wet My Plants Up

Pools Paradise

Pools Paradise

Pools Paradise is a green leaning aqua crelly base with pops of neon pink, periwinkle and aqua glitters. I used 3 thin coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Pools Paradise Macro

Pools Paradise Up

Ok so those 7 were the “official” KBShimmer Spring 2016 Collection – and now it’s time for the Mega Flame collection half of the post!

KBShimmer Mega Flame Collection

KBShimmer Mega Flame

The KBShimmer Mega Flame Collection consists of 7 gorgeous tinted bases packed with holographic glitters. If you loved Alloy Matey, I Feel Gourd-geous and Sun & Games, then the Mega Flame Collection is for you.

I took a few extra shots of these shades to try to capture the insane sparkle within these polishes.

All polishes reach the full coverage point in just 2 coats. They are LIGHTLY textured without top coat (if you prefer to wear them that way) and aren’t rough enough to snag on clothing (unless you are wearing something super duper delicate). I used 1 coat of Clearly On Top Fast Dry top coat for all these photos and it smoothed them over j

Ripe For The Pink-ing

Ripe For The Pinking

Ripe For The Pink-ing is a raspberry pink tinted base packed with silver holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Ripe For The Pinking Macro

Ripe For The Pinking front

Ripe For The Pinking Up

So Flamous

So Flamous

So Flamous is a copper leaning peach tinted base packed with silver holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

This shade photographed a bit brighter and a touch oranger than it is in person.

So Flamous Macro

So Flamous front

So Flamous Up

Stalk Market

Stalk Market

Stalk Market is a yellow with a tinge of green tinted base packed with silver holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Stalk Market Macro

Stalk Market front

Stalk Market Up

Smells Like Green Spirit

Smells Like Green Spirit

Smells Like Green Spirit is a vibrant, deep lime green tinted base packed with silver holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Smells Like Green Spirit Macro

Smells Like Green Spirit front

Smells Like Green Spirit Up

Set In Ocean

Set In Ocean

Set In Ocean is a stunning bright blue tinted base with silver holographic micro glitters mixed in. I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Set In Ocean Macro

Set In Ocean front

Set In Ocean Up

Things That Make You Go Bloom

Things That Make You Go Bloom

Things That Make You Go Bloom is a lilac purple tinted base packed with silver holographic microglitter. I used 2 coats for these photos and a glossy top coat.

Things That Make You Go Bloom Macro

Things That Make You Go Bloom front

Things That Make You Go Bloom Up

Night Bright

Night Bright

I saved my favorite for last. Night Bright is a black tinted base packed with silver holographic microglitters and the silver to black contrast is just incredible! I used 2 coats and a glossy top coat for these photos.

Night Bright Macro

Night Bright front

Night Bright Up

KBShimmer Spring 2016 Collection Overview

KBShimmer Spring 2016 Full Collage

Ok, I’m going to break this down by each mini collection within the collection. Yeah I know it’s not really “mini” being 7 polishes – but if you know KBShimmer – that is ‘mini’ for them.

Spring 2016 Collection – Beautiful mix of colors and finishes with great application. My top picks are Peony Pincher, Purr-fectly Paw-some and Prints Charming.

Mega Flame Collection – You. Need. These. Seriously – if you love sparkle and were fans of Alloy Matey, I Feel Gourd-geous and Sun & Games then these won’t disappoint you. While Night Bright is my favorite – all 7 are worth grabbing.

Price: $9.25 Each

Where To Buy: KBShimmer Website and Harlow & Co

Release Date: March 15th, 2016

KBShimmer Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

I do have some other Spring goodies from KBShimmer that will be on the blog over the next 15 days that include mani shots, water slide decals and nail treatments, so keep an eye out!

What shades will you be picking up? I’d love to hear about them below!

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37 comments

Alinta February 29, 2016 - 9:10 pm

I’ve been missing the KB Classic crellys. Looks like prints charming will be perfect though :)

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Lisa Heath February 29, 2016 - 9:12 pm

Prints Charming is perfection! And I agree – while I love the holos, her crellies are what drew me in 4 years ago <3

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Heather February 29, 2016 - 9:21 pm

Hi Lisa, I also live outside of San Francisco I’m also 33, and I have a lil boy also!!! Lol! But I loved Pools Paradise!!! So pretty!!! Peony pincher too !!!!

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Fairytalesnails March 1, 2016 - 1:42 am

These look amazing! I definitely need that spring collection :D

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Lothwen March 1, 2016 - 1:45 am

Alright, I want them all, but I NEED Night Bright.

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Simona March 1, 2016 - 2:10 am

I really like the holos and the round glitter!

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Destany March 1, 2016 - 6:50 am

*phew* That’s a LOT of sparkle! Great swatches :)

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Melissa Nichols March 1, 2016 - 7:30 am

Stunning swatches!! I agree, the Mega Flames are MUST HAVE. There’s just something about micro holo glitter that makes me swoon!

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Nichole C March 1, 2016 - 8:59 am

Upside Round <3

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Lola's Secret Beauty Blog March 1, 2016 - 9:21 am

WOW!!!!!!! These are absolutely stunning!

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Never Say Die Beauty March 1, 2016 - 9:44 am

OMG, those holos are killing it. And I also love the Upside Round topper. Heck, they’re all great1

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Deborah March 1, 2016 - 10:12 am

Prints Charming looks SO perfect on you! The squishyness, the glitter, perfect.

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Lisa Heath March 1, 2016 - 12:42 pm

I got way too excited when I put that one on.

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Stacy March 1, 2016 - 11:49 am

Ok, yup. I have to unfollow you. Your incredibly gorgeous swatches are costing me so much money!! :D

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Lisa Heath March 1, 2016 - 12:42 pm

Aww haha <3

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Nathalie March 1, 2016 - 12:19 pm

I am ready to hop on the Spring collection now.Purr-fectly Pawsome is so gorgeous! I wish that we didn’t have to wait until the 15th!

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mjo March 1, 2016 - 12:34 pm

Wow, such lovely swatches, thank you! I must tell you; I just recently found out about your blog, and it is now one of my primary references when I want to see a colour before I buy it online! And I now follow you regularly. Your swatches are always gorgeous!
A question now: is it just me or does “Peony Pincher” resemble a lot to China Glaze “When Stars Collide”? Less purple and more pink, maybe? What do you think?
Thank you in advance for your opinion (if you have one on this :) ).

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Lisa Heath March 1, 2016 - 12:40 pm

Thank you so much! Your comment really made my day!

When Stars Collide is a lot darker. I would say Peony Pincher would be the result if China Glaze Astro Hot & Get Outta My Space had a baby polish.

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Hannah March 1, 2016 - 12:34 pm

Awesome swatches! Can’t wait for the Mega Flame collection – buying them all!

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Lisa Heath March 1, 2016 - 12:40 pm

Thank you! You’ll enjoy them all!

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Ashlee (PaintedNubbs) March 1, 2016 - 3:46 pm

Holy Moly! I really like the two holos from the “official” collection and the entire Mega Fame collection.

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Marisa March 1, 2016 - 5:44 pm

Oh my, those micro glitters are amazing!!

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Shipra March 1, 2016 - 6:34 pm

Prints Charming is MY FAVORITE. I have been wearing it for a week now. It’s pretty great! <3 Great swatches! <3

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Julie March 1, 2016 - 8:36 pm

Those holo polishes are so stunning, KB Shimmer really outdoes itself with those!! I want them all, I love how shimmery they are!

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Melissa March 1, 2016 - 9:46 pm

Oh wow, there are already so many KB shimmer polishes I want and now I need to add almost this entire line to the list. I think I need a second job just to pay for my polish habit. Thanks for sharing your swatches of these!!

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Kath TheFabZilla March 1, 2016 - 11:33 pm

Impeccable swatches and photos. Drools here….

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Renu March 2, 2016 - 1:51 am

That neon glitter topper is everything!

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Honeygirlk March 2, 2016 - 8:41 am

Like I always do – I’m bookmarking this page… I was looking forward to seeing these because KB always has such gorgeous selections.

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Bailey March 2, 2016 - 11:54 am

These shades are so great! I love how fun Upside Round is.

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Kristin Bassett March 2, 2016 - 6:33 pm

Prints Charming is my favorite!

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Polished Hippy March 2, 2016 - 7:07 pm

The holos and Hello Dahlia need to come live with me. I am seriously laughing at the name I Wet My Plants – a candidate for best polish title EVER!

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Shawna March 2, 2016 - 8:52 pm

Shhhhhh….,do you hear that?? It’s the sound of my wallet crying…

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Babi March 3, 2016 - 2:29 pm

The Megan Flames are gorgeous! And of course, I love the two holos!

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