NotD: Flake Topcoat

Hello, hello. First, I'd like to welcome all my new readers. I hope you're all as excited about the giveaway as Kat and I are. We wanted to make sure the prizes were nice and something we would want to win. I think we nailed it (pun completely intended ^_~ Haha).

Ok, so today I have a lovely combination of KleanColor Black Hole and Color Club Snow-Flakes. I love the color range of this topcoat: green, yellow, orange and red.

It reminds me of the expensive Christmas wrapping paper I always want to buy. I just can't justify spending so much on less paper which is going to be ripped up within seconds of passing out gifts anyway. Haha.

Check it out in sunlight. Isn't it so pretty?

The KleanColor polish had a terrible drying time. Has anyone else noticed this? My first KleanColor was a glitter topcoat, which had a clear jelly base and typical drying time. So, I didn't know what to expect from their pigmented polish when I ordered this. Also, I still say they have a sweet smell while drying, which I love. Some people think they stink. Which do you agree with?

Thanks for reading! Comments and feedback are always welcome. Mata ne. See you later!

Fab Collab: 500 Likes Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Who doesn't love a giveaway?! My Friend Kat's Facebook page has reached 500 likes and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to give a bunch of things away!

We're collaborating and together, we have come up with three different prize packs to celebrate. We have a "Color Lovers" prize pack, a "Nail Art Lovers" prize pack, and a "Shimmer & Shine" prize pack.

We hope you enjoy our pages, our nail art, and our prize packs! Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to interact with us on our blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

The Color Lovers prize pack includes:

• e.l.f. Metallic Neon Trio - Electric Rave
• e.l.f. Vacation Trio
• e.l.f. Purple Pleaser
• Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Parrot
• Flower fimo slices
• Hot Pink Striping Tape

The Nail Art Lovers prize pack includes:

• Revlon Girly
• Revlon Heavenly
• Revlon Sparkle Aplenty
• Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Rock Star
• Silver Rhinestones wheel
• Multicolor Rhinestones wheel
• Donna Michelle nail art beads
• Silver and Light Pink Striping Tape

The Shimmer & Shine prize pack includes:

• e.l.f. Party Purple
• e.l.f. Dark Glitter Purple
• Color Club Berry and Bright [SCENTED!]
• Loreal Notting Hill Blues
• Orly Fowl Play
• Purple and Red Striping Tape

This giveaway is currently for US residents only. Good luck everyone and happy polishing!

~ * Kat Stays Polished and Lacque Enthusiasm * ~

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KBShimmer Spring 2013 Press Release

You know this is going to be a phenomenal line when you want them all! Ok, I'll just let you read it for yourselves. Let me know your thoughts and which ones you want. From here on is a direct repost of their press release.

KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NINE NEW POLISHES
KBShimmer Spring Polish Line Set For Release February 15^th, 2013

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 9 new colors to their 3-Free glitter polish line.  Owner Christy Rose says "With Easter, warmer weather, and Spring Break fast approaching February is the ideal time to introduce softer pastels to our lineup, but also to add a splash of bold color." 

The spring lineup includes three glitter top coats, two bold jellies, and four creamy pastels, one of which is scented.  "Our new line was created to play off the softer palette of spring, but also to accent unique glitters like small black dots and spring 2013 Pantone colors like the color of the year, Emerald Green.  We are also excited to debut this collection in our new printed bottles.  With the printed bottles, and our glitter grabbing flat brush, we feel our polish is a solid addition to any collection" says Rose. 

KBSHimmer - spRING 2013 COLLECTION

A Dot Mess - Fuchsia and black dots, hexes, and micro slices in a clear base - Top Coat

Pastel Me More - Pastel colored glitters in a rainbow of colors and range of sizes - Top Coat

Squared Away - Square glitters in a variety of sizes, colors and finishes including metallic and holographic in a clear base - Top Coat

Spring Training - Soft green crelly full of pink, purple, blue and green floral toned glitters, scented with a floral freesia note - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Where My Peeps At - Soft yellow crelly with circle and tiny hex glitter in fun jelly bean like shades - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Lottie Dottie - Turquoise and fuchsia dots and coordinating glitters micro slices in a soft white base - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Iris My Case - Violet pastel crelly with glitters in purple, pink, silver and blue - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Get Clover It - Emerald green jelly with micro shimmer and circle glitter in shades of green, gold and turquoise- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line

I Got A Crush On Blue - Royal blue jelly with holographic silver glitters ranging from micro to extra large- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line

Shipping February 15, 2013

KBShimmer products can be found at http://www.KBShimmer.com.  For sales outside of the US visit http://www.HarlowandCo.org.

KBShimmer was founded in 2008 by the husband and wife team of Jason and Christy Rose.  KBShimmer offers unique and colorful nail glitter nail polishes that are Big 3 Free, with all glitter formulas being completely free of chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).  KBShimmer glitter polishes feature a flat glitter grabbing brush for easy application.  KBShimmer also offers a 2-free quick dry polish top coat, olive oil lotion, sugar scrubs, lip balms, cold process soaps and other skin care products.

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If you would like more information about KBShimmer, contact Christy Rose by emailing sales@kbshimmer.com or visiting http://www.KBShimmer.com.

- 2013 KBShimmer. All rights reserved

NotD: First Dotticure and...

Another Liebster Nomination! I'd like to thank Ruby Tips & Toes for the nomination. I'd love to go through the questions, but the 11 random facts and 11 blogs would be hard, since I've already been nominated before. So, I thank you, but will have to pass this time. I also want to apologize for being a little absent recently. The beginning of the year always seems to be hectic. Plus, I think my daughter is going through some growing pains. Honestly, I'm torn, too. I love my little girl, but I'm also glad she's starting to do more on her own. Anyway, I'm getting off track. Haha.

Okay, I know it's crazy that this is my first dotticure. Technically, it's just my first full dotticure done with actual dotting tools. I've had dots on a couple nails done with alternative tools, but not a full mani. So, here it is.

Spoiled by Wet n Wild Pumping Gas (Brown)

I used Sinful Colors Ocean Side, a pretty smoky blue, and Spoiled by Wet n Wild Pumping Gas, a yummy looking cocoa brown, as the accent nail color. I liked the subtlety of this color combination. Sometimes, I don't feel like a drastically different accent nail.

Sinful Colors Ocean Side (Blue)

This is in florescent light. Since the colors were pretty reserved, I added a pop of fun with blue rhinestones on the accent nails for some of the dots. I really like how it turned out.

And the alternate perspective. I don't know why my fingers look so crooked. Haha.

That's all for this post. Hope you all have a wonderful start to the week. (^_^)

NotD: Milani Hi-Res & Stamping

Well look who decided to finally make a new post! Haha. Sorry for the absence. It's been a little crazy around here. Today I have the lovely purple holo from Milani, Hi-Res.

Milani Hi-Res

I wish it had been sunny today. I used the flash instead. This is definitely one of those polishes where you find yourself constantly staring at your nails. Seeing the whole spectrum of colors on a purple background? Dreamy. Then I thought of shattered dreams...

Well what did you think I was talking about? (^_~) I used Julep Morgan and Bundle Monster Plate 208. In all honesty, I think black would made a better impact. Guess I'll know next time. Here's one more with the flash.

So, that's all for today. Thanks for reading!