KBShimmer - Peak My Interest

Hey all,

When I was younger I read a lot of ghost stories and horror novels.

Anyone remember Goosebumps? :) They were so much fun.

After I grew out of those I graduated to Stephen King novels. The master!

Stephen King has a special place in my heart because they filmed the movie It right outside my house!

The scene with the balloon bouncing down the street? That was my street!

I was 4 years old but I clearly remember sneaking looks out the window to watch them film.

So creepy! And to this day it's the only movie that really scares me.

(except the ending where Pennywise the clown turns into a giant spider - lame!)

Anyway, where is this going you ask?

Well, this summer I decided to go back to my roots with a scary summer read.

The Tommyknockers. More science fiction than horror.

It's about a small town that falls under the influence of an alien object buried in the woods.

**oh ahh mysterious O.O **

This manicure (or accent nail I should say) is a nod to that book.

Featuring KBShimmer - Peak My Interest

Peak My Interest is a watermelon pink crelly full of hex and triangle glitter.

White, pink, periwinkle & dark aqua, the glitter combo is fantastic! A little offbeat and very cute.

Watermelon really is the most apt description for this shade. 

Super bright without being neon with just a hint of coral. Totally delish!

photo taken during sunset

I stamped with Konad - Black using Messy Mansion Plate MM33.

The alien hand inside the human hand is so perfect for this book!!!

 But I don't want to give anything away. So I'll just leave it at that. :| Lips are sealed.

Just look at those glitters frozen inside their jello tomb. So fricken awesome.

This is two generous coats. And like with all KB's, flawless formula.

What can I say? I'm in love again. And I'm really hoping triangles become the latest trend.

And I'm so close to finishing Tommyknockers I can almost taste it.

My Dad was making fun of me the other day for how long it's taking me.

Like, what?! I started seven weeks ago and it's 750 pages. Get off my back!!

So I think I know what I'll be up to tonight. :)

Have a good one!

jeebjeeb

One Month Ago...

Hey all,

One month ago I was on my houseboat vacation.

And I haven't yet shown you what I decided to wear that week.

I've been putting it off.

If I don't post that mani maybe it means the vacation never ended.

Wrong!

So without further ado, my holiday companion...

 

KBShimmer - Look High And Holo

 

 

These photos were taken two days after I painted, on the first beach we stopped at.

I should have posed holding a rock or a branch, dammit!

Look High and Holo is a raspberry jelly packed with a whole assortment of holographic glitters.

So many colours of hexes, squares and micro glitter! *brain explodes*

 

This polish was everything I wanted it to be. And it looked just awesome under water.

Every swim I felt like a regal mythical creature. A mermaid that likes pink instead of blue. ^_~

Unfortunately I did start picking at it part way through the week.

It looked something horrid by the time we got home. >"<

 

Happy Friday night y'all!

Time for a couple shots and a good tv show!

Have a great long weekend!

jeebjeeb



 





KBShimmer - I Got A Crush On Blue

Hey all,
It's been dang hot on the West Coast.
I got to my lake on the weekend and it was perfectly perfect in every way.
There were dragonflies and butterflies everywhere.
A giant dragonfly with a 4 inch wingspan landed on Lucas while he lounged.
It was very cool. And makes me wonder... just how big can those guys get? (O.o)
As long as they're flying and don't land on me, I love them.
Then there was the water... don't get me started.
I think the purpose of life may be to swim in lakes and lay in the sun.
Or at least, that's the purpose of my life.

And again, with all this water talk, here's a water themed mani featuring...
KBShimmer - I Got A Crush On Blue

I Got A Crush On Blue is a royal blue jelly full of multiple shapes and sizes of holographic glitter.

I've read so many good things about this polish, I just had to pick it up.

And I can say for a fact, it has exceeded all my expectations!

For that killer depth I used three coats. The formula was fricken fantastic.

No fishing required, all the glitter laid nicely, super user friendly!

And just look at that glitter shine!! Ommm nom nommmm...

I stamped two accent fingers with Messy Mansion plate MM09 using Konad - White
The wave image is based off of The Great Wave off Kanagawa,
which has always had a special place in my heart, and works so perfectly with this polish.

I Got A Crush On Blue? Yes I most certainly do! 

The holographic glitter... The jelly... I can't get enough of it!

I have officially converted to KBShimmerism. I've seen the light, hallelujah!

Any polishes you've been hearing amazing things about?

What's your number one lemming right now?

Happy humpday!

jeebjeeb

Sweet Heart Polish - The Magpie's Treasure

Hey all, 

Today is a special day!
(And not just because it's my little brother's 13th birthday.)

Today is The Mercurial Magpie's one year blogversary! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧
And because Kirby is the type to go big or go home
she's put together an epic giveaway with 30 prize packs to be won!
In true Magpie fashion it's INSANE! So be sure to check it out here.
 

Kirby has been a really awesome bloggin buddy.

Always there to answer my dumb questions and mule me American polish. <3

Not to mention her killer sense of humour :)

When she said she was having customs made for her blogversary and would I like to swatch one

I was like, hell yes girlfriend! Anything you need! jeebjeeb's on the job for you!

So without further ado I give you...

Sweet Heart Polish - The Magpie's Treasure

This glitter topper is cra-zy!
We're talking blue, silver and black. Circles, hexes and... the best part? Mini stars!!
Just loaded to the brim with a cornucopia of awesome.
This polish perfectly encapsulates it's name.
I can totally imagine a bird finding this shiny specimen and taking it back to it's nest.

I was unsure as to which base colour would perfectly show off these glitters.

So I consulted my ascetic assistant, Lucas, and he instantly replied with "yellow".

He has some major flashes of brilliance, I tell you what.

My favourite yellow of the moment is KBShimmer - Chick Me Out

and I think it totally rocks as undies for this dazzling array.

Those little fricken star glitters! Do you love them? I sure as hell do!

As you can tell by the watermark, I swatched this a while ago.

It was my first time trying Sweet Heart Polish and I was super impressed.

This is ONE coat of glitter. Absolutely no fishing required. Easy peasy glitter-teasy!

It's been really awesome watching Kirby's blog grow. Exponential to say the least!
Even when she was working 65 hour weeks she was still consistently banging it out.
I'm so proud and awed at how diligent and... well... crazy she is! ^_^
What a remarkable year it's been for The Mercurial Magpie.
Here's to many, many more.
jeebjeeb

If you like The Magpie's Treasure it is available for purchase from Sweet Heart Polish.

 

Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa

Hey all,

Hope you enjoyed the solstice yesterday.

I experiences a miracle!

I actually tanned a bit without burning!

No forgotten strips on my shoulders. None of my "what do you mean I didn't put sunscreen on my kneecaps?"

 I'm finally getting better at this.

 

 To celebrate the new season I've got a manicure that I think is super summery.

I call it Guacamole, Sour Cream & Salsa

 

 

 I used a base of KBShimmer - Honeydew List

Splattered with Zoya - Purity and Nubar - On The Radar

And topped it with the ever amazing Model City Polish - Seize The Rainbow

 

 

Maybe it's just me, but this mani seriously makes me crave nachos or a burrito.

And a margarita on a patio...

 

I love the spots on my index finger of this hand.

I think it's a little vampirey. ;[

 

Ahh, just look at that magical twinkle.

 

Have a good one.

jeebjeeb