Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Hella Handmade Creations: October 2025

Get ready, lacquer lovers! The next Hella Handmade Creations (HHC) pre-order is just around the corner, and it is packed with some absolutely stunning polishes and bath & body goodies to kick off the cozy season. I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands on a fantastic selection of products from LynB Designs and Victorian Varnish. Mark your calendars! These customs will be available for pre-order starting on October 14th and running through the 21st over at the Hella Handmade Creations shop

xoxoJen's swatch of Hella Handmade Creations: October 2025


A Little Hot Headed - a pinky red base with gold to green to blue shifting shimmer and added holo shimmer

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB A Little Hot Headed xoxoJen's swatch of LynB A Little Hot Headed xoxoJen's swatch of LynB A Little Hot Headed xoxoJen's swatch of LynB A Little Hot Headed xoxoJen's swatch of LynB A Little Hot Headed


"Christmas? This is Chaos!" is a smoky brick red with an intense violet/red/pink/bronze glowy shimmer with micro holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Christmas? This is Chaos! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Christmas? This is Chaos! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Christmas? This is Chaos! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Christmas? This is Chaos! xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Christmas? This is Chaos!


"Mad or Curious?" is a Purple (cold state) to Pink (warm state) thermal with a large particle aurora shimmers in pink/violet/red with a tiny bit of silver reflective glitters. Cap: 300

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mad or Curious? xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mad or Curious? xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mad or Curious? xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Mad or Curious?


"To All A Gross Night" has a swampy muddy olive base with a bright red/orange/bronze/gold aurora shimmer with ghost flakies a tad of holo flakies and silver and black reflective glitters.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish To All A Gross Night xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish To All A Gross Night xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish To All A Gross Night xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish To All A Gross Night xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish To All A Gross Night xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish To All A Gross Night


Tincture Duo:
Fall Par-tea: Fragrant blackberries and autumn fruits blend perfectly with southern sweet tea and a touch of cinnamon brown sugar.
So Matcha: Green matcha and dewy melon offer a refreshing earthiness, while mint adds a crisp, sparkling burst. Soft jasmine and rose unfold gently, blending with the sweet splash of berry. This fragrance captures the perfect balance of grounded freshness and lively energy, like earth meeting a refreshing breeze.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall25-tincture-duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall25-tincture-duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall25-tincture-duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall25-tincture-duo xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall25-tincture-duo


Lavish Hand and Cuticle Cream in Fall Par-tea: Fragrant blackberries and autumn fruits blend perfectly with southern sweet tea and a touch of cinnamon brown sugar.

xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall-tea-party-lavish xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall-tea-party-lavish xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall-tea-party-lavish xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall-tea-party-lavish xoxoJen's swatch of Victorianvarnish Fall-tea-party-lavish


All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Polish Pickup October 2025: Optical Illusions

Get ready for some magic! The October Polish Pickup is here, and this month's theme, Optical Illusions, will have your eyes playing tricks on you. My review features mind-bending polishes and products like the KBShimmer Op Art glitter topper and LynB's shifting magnetic polish, designed to dazzle. These items are only available from October 3rd through October 6th at polishpickup.com Don't miss your chance to snag them!

xoxoJen's swatch of Polish Pickup October 2025: Optical Illusions


KBShimmer: Op Art is a glitter topper inspired by bold black-and-white optical illusions. Matte glitters float in a clear base, ranging from medium to extra-small for easy application. A wide variety of shapes can be found: shreds, hexes, dots, hearts, tiny stars, and miniature squares. Shown in one coat over a blue cream, with a glitter smoother before the quick-dry topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Op Art xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Op Art xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Op Art xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Op Art


KBShimmer: Pumpkin Soufflé Hand & Body Scrub - As the cool air swirls outside, let the warm notes keep you feeling cozy indoors. With comforting scents of freshly cooked pumpkin, toasted pecans and walnuts, and rich caramel, this scrub captures the essence of fall. Hints of ginger, cinnamon, and allspice add depth to round out the autumnal fragrance.

400 Cap.
To Use: Scoop out the desired amount and rub in a circular motion to exfoliate, then rinse with warm water. Use caution when exiting the tub/shower, as floors may be slippery.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Pumpkin Souffle Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Pumpkin Souffle Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Pumpkin Souffle Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Pumpkin Souffle Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Pumpkin Souffle Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Pumpkin Souffle Scrub


LynB: With My Magic Eye - cool toned purple base with blue to purple shifting magnetic pull and green to blue shifting shimmer. Inspired by Jennalyn's love of magic eye art

xoxoJen's swatch of LynB With My Magic Eye xoxoJen's swatch of LynB With My Magic Eye xoxoJen's swatch of LynB With My Magic Eye xoxoJen's swatch of LynB With My Magic Eye xoxoJen's swatch of LynB With My Magic Eye


All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

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Monday, September 29, 2025

KBShimmer: I Keep Falling Collection

The air is chilling, the cozy sweaters are out, and we’re officially bewitched by autumn! KBShimmer has captured all those perfect fall weekend vibes. From snuggling up with a soft blanket to the fun and trickery of the Halloween season in the new "I Keep Falling" collection. Mark your calendars: the collection launches October 1st, 2025 at kbshimmer.com. Let's take a look at the swatches and details!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I Keep Falling


Azure Wish - a strikingly vibrant azure blue magnetic multichrome nail polish. With changes in viewing angles and lighting, aqua, indigo, purple, and even near-navy hues come out to play. Intensely pigmented for velvet-style magnetic nails, Azure Wish also looks stunning with zig-zag or other magnetic styles.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Azure Wish xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Azure Wish xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Azure Wish xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Azure Wish xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Azure Wish


Blanket Statement - a purple jelly nail polish with raspberry undertones. A scattering of fuchsia reflective glitters comes alive in light and with flash, adding a fun glittering effect. Color-shifting flakes steal the show, flashing from pink to gold, to orange and lime, for a shade that will enthrall you. Shown with Smooth Moves Glitter Topper and a coat of Clearly On Top quick-dry topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Blanket Statement xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Blanket Statement xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Blanket Statement xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Blanket Statement xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Blanket Statement


Candy-Do Attitude - a raspberry jelly flake polish. Beautiful flakes shift from blue to purple, orange to gold, to almost red, with added deep black flakes. This jelly shade builds beautifully for a bold look. Shown with Smooth Moves Glitter Topper and a coat of Clearly On Top quick-dry topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Candy Do Attitude xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Candy Do Attitude xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Candy Do Attitude xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Candy Do Attitude


Constellation Prize - a bold and shimmery cobalt blue glitter nail polish. Like stars in the sky, mini silver hex holographic glitters float in the base, catching the light for an enchanting twinkle. Larger silver dots mimic stars, creating out-of-this-world sparkle. If lucky, you may catch a crescent moon, but if not, don’t worry, each polish includes a mini bag with holo silver full and crescent moons for easy nail art placement. I placed a few crescent moons and then topped with Smooth Moves Glitter Topper and a coat of Clearly On Top quick-dry topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Constellation Prize xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Constellation Prize xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Constellation Prize xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Constellation Prize xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Constellation Prize


Heated Up - a flame-like magnetic nail polish that dances with rich, warm colors. Bold near-red-orange and auburn hues vibrantly seem to move, while gold and green appear with different lighting and viewing angles. Intensely pigmented for velvet-style magnetic nails, Heated Up also looks stunning in 2 coats with zig-zag or other magnetic styles.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Heated Up xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Heated Up xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Heated Up xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Heated Up xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Heated Up


I’ll Bewitch You Shortly - an enchanting reflective and shifty nail polish made to twinkle and shine with magnetic properties. When worn without a magnet, an indigo-to-blue-to-midnight shift sets off magical pink sparks that shift into orange and gold. In brighter light or under flash, silver reflective glitter comes out to play, amping up the blue shade (not shown). When used with a magnet, the black background sets off the sparks and the purple-to-blue shift of the magnetic pigment. Wear without topcoat for a fun textured look (the maker’s favorite). Shown with a coat of Smooth Moves Glitter Topper and a coat of Clearly On Top quick-dry topcoat in both velvet and zig-zag magnetic styles.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Ill Be Witch You Shortly xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Ill Be Witch You Shortly xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Ill Be Witch You Shortly xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Ill Be Witch You Shortly xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Ill Be Witch You Shortly xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Ill Be Witch You Shortly


In A Pickle - a vibrant green multichrome shade that features shades of warm gold, green, hints of orange, deep blue, and near-navy hues.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer In A Pickle xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer In A Pickle xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer In A Pickle xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer In A Pickle xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer In A Pickle


It’s Crunch Time - an autumn leaf–inspired mix of metallic hex glitters in a clear base. Shown with a coat of Smooth Moves Glitter Topper and a coat of Clearly On Top quick-dry topcoat. Can also be worn as a topper over your favorite cream.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Its Crunch Time xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Its Crunch Time xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Its Crunch Time xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Its Crunch Time


All of my swatches are shown in two thick coats with topcoat and had no formula issues unless otherwise stated. All photography uses a neutral color temperature bulb with white bounce card. My nails are natural with no enhancements and no blurring/cream base, I have a fairly prominent VNL.

Connect with me on facebook and instagram or email your questions to me!