Which one is your favorite? Green, Purple, Blue, or Red?
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Monday, November 28, 2022
Snow Globe as a Topper!
You may recall my earlier review of Kathleen & Co.'s December 2nd Polish Pick Up. I decided to try it out as a topper over various cream colors and I am loving it this way too! From index to pinky over Kathleen & Co. creams: green (Fir), purple (Eggplant), blue (Deepest Blue), red (Winterberry). The plastic nail ring is two coats over the "natural" shade of plastic.
Which one is your favorite? Green, Purple, Blue, or Red?
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Which one is your favorite? Green, Purple, Blue, or Red?
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Saturday, November 26, 2022
Kathleen & Co. File and Pusher
Debuting this Black Friday on the Kathleen & Co. webshop are their Crystal etched nail file and cuticle pusher. These are both chemically etched, so the surface will not wear away, they both come with a vinyl case, and best of all, they can be very easily sanitized!
I find that the file's grit is just right for both reducing the length of natural nails and for shaping them. If you look back at my review for the upcoming Polish Pickup, you can compare to the photo below to see the amount of length I took off with this file. It was easy to do and didn't take long. Plus the grit is fine enough that I don't have to bother with filing in one direction. The file will seal the nail nicely so there's no need to go over the free edge with a buffing file afterward. And the handle is purple, who doesn't love purple?
I also did my cuticle clean up with the new etched cuticle pusher from Kathleen & Co. It makes super quick work of it and no cuticle remover liquid is needed. I love the sharp point to get really close to the proximal nail fold to remove the tiny bits that like to cling there. If you're unfamilar with the difference between the proximal nail fold and cuticle, have a quick review of my "What is cuticle?" article, it may not be what you think! The tool is super fast and accurate with no mess or fuss. I love the ease of use and really, you can use it anywhere, like while waiting in the car for Starbucks drive through! If you haven't tried a tool like this, it is worth getting. Just be sure to be gentle to keep your proximal nail folds happy!
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I find that the file's grit is just right for both reducing the length of natural nails and for shaping them. If you look back at my review for the upcoming Polish Pickup, you can compare to the photo below to see the amount of length I took off with this file. It was easy to do and didn't take long. Plus the grit is fine enough that I don't have to bother with filing in one direction. The file will seal the nail nicely so there's no need to go over the free edge with a buffing file afterward. And the handle is purple, who doesn't love purple?
I also did my cuticle clean up with the new etched cuticle pusher from Kathleen & Co. It makes super quick work of it and no cuticle remover liquid is needed. I love the sharp point to get really close to the proximal nail fold to remove the tiny bits that like to cling there. If you're unfamilar with the difference between the proximal nail fold and cuticle, have a quick review of my "What is cuticle?" article, it may not be what you think! The tool is super fast and accurate with no mess or fuss. I love the ease of use and really, you can use it anywhere, like while waiting in the car for Starbucks drive through! If you haven't tried a tool like this, it is worth getting. Just be sure to be gentle to keep your proximal nail folds happy!
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
KBShimmer: Northern Exposure collection
KBShimmer takes you up North to celebrate this winter season with their nine-piece Northern Exposure nail polish collection. Launching at KBShimmer.com on November 21st, 2022.
Take advantage of their Black Friday sale running from Monday, November 21st – Monday, November 28th, 2022. Use code BLACKFRIDAY15 to save 15% off your entire order, including the new Northern Exposure collection!
Out Of Sequins reflective nail polish topper is the perfect way to dress up your manicure. In low lighting, you can catch a subtle twinkle that won’t obscure the color underneath. As the light increases so does the bling! Flash or bold lighting will reflect a bright silver for that perfect touch of glam.
One coat shown over Winterberry from Kathleen & Co, with a quick-dry topcoat to finish. The two brighter photos are with flash, the rest are without.
Yes We Cran is a vibrant red shimmery metallic nail polish shade. Flashes of orange, gold, and cool red flash as you change lighting and viewing angles. Shown in two coats with topcoat.
Slush Fund is a nod to golden orange drinks. A gold reflective nail polish, Slush Fund is accented by a warm orange to red to gold shifting shimmer. This shade comes to life in bold lighting, flashing a fun gold color perfect for pairing with your holiday wardrobe, or your favorite jeans. Shown in two coats with Smooth Moves and Clearly On Top topcoat, or you can wear it without topcoat for a unique textured look.
Let’s Hang magnetic nail polish starts with a deep forest, almost black base. A vibrant magnetic pigment shows off shades of green, while a colorful mix of shifting flakes echo the glow of holiday lights. Layer over your favorite forest shade or wear alone, as shown here, in two coats for a perfectly festive tree-inspired shade. Also available is the magnet stand with magnet for hands-free magnetizing! I love that this tand can hold any magnet and free up my other hand for facebook scrolling or snack eating!
Logging Off nail polish is a nod to the deep woods. A blue-leaning deep green color, this reflective polish is the perfect shade for those wanting a bold jewel tone. Accented by green reflective pigment, Logging Off comes alive in brighter lighting with twinkling glimmers of emerald. Shown in two coats with Clearly On Top topcoat, or wear without for a unique textured look.
Chill Out is a sky-blue nail polish with twinkling silver reflective glitters that echo falling snow. Loaded with a multichrome shimmer, this shade shows off a rainbow of hues. Glistening gold, pink, red, and warm orange easily pop against the cool blue base, while some angles even show hints of lime. Shown in two coats with Smooth Moves and Clearly On Top for a glass-like like finish, or wear without either for a unique textured look.
How Polarizing nail polish is a nod to the color palette of Christy's childhood winters in Minnesota. A deep navy base sets off a multichrome magnetic in teal, blue, purple, and green. A hint of micro holo flakes adds a touch of sparkle to this shifty shade. Shown in two coats with topcoat and using a zig-zag magnet which is available at KBShimmer. When worn without using the magnet the colors flip through teal, blue, and purple hues.
Northern Exposure nail polish pays homage to that glorious natural phenomenon. A purple base deepens as layered, offering a night-like canvas for a scattering of twinkling holo flakes. Shifting shades of red, gold, green and blue appear as lighting and viewing angles change, mimicking that spectacular evening light show. Shown in two coats.
Paired Up is a glittering purple nail polish that echoes the colors of some of Christy's favorite warm socks. Loaded with glowy holo flakes, Paired Up features shades of magenta and copper shimmer. Depending on viewing angles and lighting, hints of gold and a deeper purple can be seen at the edges of your manicure. Shown in two coats.
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Take advantage of their Black Friday sale running from Monday, November 21st – Monday, November 28th, 2022. Use code BLACKFRIDAY15 to save 15% off your entire order, including the new Northern Exposure collection!
Out Of Sequins reflective nail polish topper is the perfect way to dress up your manicure. In low lighting, you can catch a subtle twinkle that won’t obscure the color underneath. As the light increases so does the bling! Flash or bold lighting will reflect a bright silver for that perfect touch of glam.
One coat shown over Winterberry from Kathleen & Co, with a quick-dry topcoat to finish. The two brighter photos are with flash, the rest are without.
Yes We Cran is a vibrant red shimmery metallic nail polish shade. Flashes of orange, gold, and cool red flash as you change lighting and viewing angles. Shown in two coats with topcoat.
Slush Fund is a nod to golden orange drinks. A gold reflective nail polish, Slush Fund is accented by a warm orange to red to gold shifting shimmer. This shade comes to life in bold lighting, flashing a fun gold color perfect for pairing with your holiday wardrobe, or your favorite jeans. Shown in two coats with Smooth Moves and Clearly On Top topcoat, or you can wear it without topcoat for a unique textured look.
Let’s Hang magnetic nail polish starts with a deep forest, almost black base. A vibrant magnetic pigment shows off shades of green, while a colorful mix of shifting flakes echo the glow of holiday lights. Layer over your favorite forest shade or wear alone, as shown here, in two coats for a perfectly festive tree-inspired shade. Also available is the magnet stand with magnet for hands-free magnetizing! I love that this tand can hold any magnet and free up my other hand for facebook scrolling or snack eating!
Logging Off nail polish is a nod to the deep woods. A blue-leaning deep green color, this reflective polish is the perfect shade for those wanting a bold jewel tone. Accented by green reflective pigment, Logging Off comes alive in brighter lighting with twinkling glimmers of emerald. Shown in two coats with Clearly On Top topcoat, or wear without for a unique textured look.
Chill Out is a sky-blue nail polish with twinkling silver reflective glitters that echo falling snow. Loaded with a multichrome shimmer, this shade shows off a rainbow of hues. Glistening gold, pink, red, and warm orange easily pop against the cool blue base, while some angles even show hints of lime. Shown in two coats with Smooth Moves and Clearly On Top for a glass-like like finish, or wear without either for a unique textured look.
How Polarizing nail polish is a nod to the color palette of Christy's childhood winters in Minnesota. A deep navy base sets off a multichrome magnetic in teal, blue, purple, and green. A hint of micro holo flakes adds a touch of sparkle to this shifty shade. Shown in two coats with topcoat and using a zig-zag magnet which is available at KBShimmer. When worn without using the magnet the colors flip through teal, blue, and purple hues.
Northern Exposure nail polish pays homage to that glorious natural phenomenon. A purple base deepens as layered, offering a night-like canvas for a scattering of twinkling holo flakes. Shifting shades of red, gold, green and blue appear as lighting and viewing angles change, mimicking that spectacular evening light show. Shown in two coats.
Paired Up is a glittering purple nail polish that echoes the colors of some of Christy's favorite warm socks. Loaded with glowy holo flakes, Paired Up features shades of magenta and copper shimmer. Depending on viewing angles and lighting, hints of gold and a deeper purple can be seen at the edges of your manicure. Shown in two coats.
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