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

Father's Day

Hey all,

Three weeks later and I'm finally getting to my Father's Day mani.

Featuring...

Model City Polish - Anti-Virus

Anti-Virus is a bright lime green jelly full of two sizes of holographic hex glitter.

I paired it with Zoya - Raven for a look that screams my Dad.

Green and black are his favs.

I used varying sizes of straight NailVinyls for the stripes.

The stripes are a nod to when I was a little girl making friendship bracelets.

Dad would always ask for a striped green/black one and would wear them till they fell off.

Dad was quite impressed with the twinkle and shine of the holographic glitter.

He let out a few "holy crap"s while we were out in the sunshine.

And I got a few random complements from strangers too! Way to go MCP!

Yet again the weekend has brought with it rain clouds. *Curses and swears*

But whatever, Lucas and I are going out to celebrate his birthday tonight, so screw the weather.

We'll make our own sunshine.

 Hope you all have a great weekend!

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.

 

Models Own - Duck

Hey all, 

A few weeks ago I got to hangout with this little guy.

 

 

^_^ the cutest thing ever.

And so were my nails...

 

 Models Own - Duck

accented with Kitty Cat stickers from Daily Charme

 

I love the speckled egg look.

This polish is nowhere near baby cute, but it's still damn cute!

What do you think?

 

 

Sleeping baby says "Have a great Friday the 13th!"

jeebjeeb

Sweet Heart Polish - Isn't It Wonderful

Hey all,

I have a half dozens manicures waiting for their turn on the blog.

And instead of going in the usual chronological order, I'm skipping the line!

Today I'm breaking my rules man! D:

I'm just too excited and impressed.

This is my first time trying Sweet Heart Polish, and it definitely wont be my last.

I give you...

Isn't It Wonderful

 

indirect natural light 

Isn't It Wonderful is a purple jelly base full of gold shimmer and iridescent bar glitter.

I fell in love with it from the first moment I saw it.  

And when I painted it on, holy crap, like buttah!!

The most amazing effortless formula, even dealing with the bar glitter at the tips was a breeze.

 

indirect natural light

At first I was hesitant about the bar glitter, but it just looked so damn cool.

Do you also find yourself torn by bar glitter?

Well my friend, this is the polish for you!

 

indirect natural light

Micro bar. That's the wave of the future! Smaller, less annoying, prettier.

And iridescent! It's like shimmery ghost glitter! Not obnoxious, but a gentle foray into bar glitter.

Then there's the shimmer...

I mean, I could be sitting here all night talking to you about how wonderful this polish is.

 

direct natural light

I used two coats and the visible nail line wasn't nearly as noticeable as in the photos.

 

indirect artificial light

I accented with neon green stars from Daily Charme. So damn cute! 

 

indirect artificial light

Isn't It Wonderful
Why yes. Yes it is.

jeebjeeb

 

You can hook yourself up at Sweet Heart Polish's etsy store

Model City Polish - T-Virus

Hey all,

Today I've got something from one of my favourite brands.

Took me awhile to get to it, but boy am I pleased with this knockout.

Here's...

Model City Polish - T-Virus

 

T-Virus is a medium blue crelly full of holographic hexes, squares and micro bars.

It was too pretty to stamp over (my original plan) so studs it was!

Perfect contrast, ermagersh! ^o^

 

This shade of blue really is something special. It's like blue raspberry jello!

And with the holo glitter twinkling through? Devine!

 

I love the mix of glitter. I'm an insane square glitter freak, I don't know why.

Also, I must mention I hate bar glitter with a passion. But I LOVE the micro bars!

They're so cute. And they lay nice and flat and don't irritate me in any way.

Hurray! Another winner from Model City Polish. ^_^

 

If you don't have any MCP in your life, you need some!!

Get it here!

 

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb

 

 

Breath of Creampuff or Ruff Tough Spring

 Hey all,

Another lazy late night post coming your way.

I paired two amazing indies for the ultimate in spring looks.

This is the manicure I wore for my getaway two weeks ago.

I had it all planned at least a week in advance.

(yep, I'm that kind of crazy.)

 

Say hello to Scofflaw - Ruff Tough Creampuff

covered in Model City Polish - Breath of Spring 

 

Breath of Spring has pink and blue micro glitter and squares, blues hexes, pink and purple circles

And the cherry on top, holographic pigment.

Which makes a lovely addition to Creampuff's stunning shimmer.

If this polish was a bouquet, the holo pigment would be Baby's Breath. <3

 

 This was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. I'm in love with Breath of Spring.

It echoes the colours of clear skies, cherry blossoms and sunshine.

There is nothing else quite like it.

 

 

Alright, that's it, time to pass out.

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb

A Selection of Aliquid Lacquer The Silmarillion Collection and Giveaway

*polish provided for review*

Hey all,

This is the first time I've ever written that little disclaimer up there! (✿◠‿◠)

When Alison of Aliquid Lacquer contacted me about reviewing some of her latest collection I jumped at the chance.

I've come to expect intriguing combinations and flawless formulas from this brand.

The Silmarillion Collection does not disappoint. 

Based off of one of Alison's favourite books : J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion.

I may not be a Tolkien person, but I love art influencing other art, especially literature. 

Each polish is inspired by different scenes in the book.

My post is super long as is, so I decided not to include the passages.

If you wish to read them check out Aliquid's blog.

 

So as not to be repetitive,

I used one coat of Seche Vite base and top coat for each swatch.

 

Devouring Wave

Devouring Wave is a deep blue jelly full of multiple sized hexes and shreds.

Red, blue, silver, green, purple, there may even be more colours.

But the array doesn't end there. 

The glitter also varies between metallic, holographic AND iridescent. 

(＠_＠;)  Fantastic.

I used three thin coats for optimum oomph. The third coat really gave it depth and shine.

The formula was easy to work with. Not too thick or thin. 

 I had no trouble getting glitter and they dispersed themselves quite nicely.

I think the name is perfect for this one. It makes me think if glittery flotsam and jetsam in the ocean deep.

I'm a fool for blue and jellies with glitter. So this is a hit with me. I've been devoured.

Dragonspell

Dragonspell is an amber jelly with plenty of green shimmer and gold flakes.

I used three thin coats, if I had steadier hands two coats would have been fine.

The formula was very nice. Like butter, which is standard for Aliquid.

The gold flakes really pop in any type of lighting and lends a tortoiseshell look to the polish. 

The addition of green shimmer makes this spell magical. It really glows in direct light.

This is such a unique polish. Mystifying is the best word I can think of.

Hidden City

Hidden City is a deep green holo with copper, bronze and gold flecks.

I used two coats for polished perfection. Great formula. Super smooth.

In low lighting the flakes come out to play, resulting in a very interesting metallic look.

But in direct light this one is a bit of a show off. Look at that holographic splendour!  

Green with rainbows? Everything I've ever wanted (+_+) 

Shores of Paradise

Shores of Paradise is a slightly sandy tinted base full of brown, gold and white microglitter.

And a smattering of red, aqua, blue, garnet and clear iridescent hexes make this suuuper interesting. 

I used three thin coats and then couldn't stop staring.

Again, the formula totally rocked and was super easy to work with.

I'm sure this would also look amazing layered over another polish, and will try that one day.

It was love at first slight with this one. So incredibly cool!

The coloured glitters are the most awesomely offbeat mix, as I've come to expect from this brand.

Again, I've never seen anything like it. 

 

 

Just based on the four polishes I have, I'm really impressed with this collection.

Each polish seems very well thought out. Very lovingly crafted.

I think it's a stand out unique mix.There's something for everyone.

 

 

Along with swatches I wanted to have some fun with the polish.

So I have two nail art looks for you.

Stamped with Konad - Black using Pueen Plate 56

I think the stars are a perfect match to Shores of Paradise. Makes me think of sand castles.

What I'm wearing at the moment is a Dragonspell / Hidden City half moon.

I watched the trailer for the new Ninja Turtles film before I painted, so that may have influenced me.

(Movie looks like shit if you ask me. I loved TMNT growing up. 

Why'd you mess with the story Bay??!! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ )

As for the nails, they're weird, for sure, but I like it. The green shimmer with the green holo.

It's earthy but also not of this world.

What do you think if this half moon combo?

Ginger Rose Lipbalm

Aliquid also makes wonderful lip balms and she was kind enough to send the new Ginger Rose scent.

I have been a Burt's Bees girl for many years now. But I swear to you that Aliquid's are even nicer.

They're less waxy and in my opinion feel lighter and creamier. 

Ginger Rose is a lovely scent, exotic and mysterious. Gently floral with a little hint of zing.

Reminds me of Chinatown in the spring.

Giveaway

To celebrate the new collection Aliquid is having a giveaway!

One lucky winner could receive three polishes of their choosing from the new collection.

(Canada and US only. Must be 18 or older.)

Check out the form below and good luck!

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If you like what you saw and want to see the rest of this collection check out Aliquid's blog.

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I hope you enjoyed my very first review.

And I hope you saw a little pretty that piques your interest.

I can't wait to try other fun combinations and techniques with these polishes.

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb

Model City Polish - Charmed

 Hey all,

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Another year of not being Irish but loving the colour green.

And this year I have a very special green to share with you.

Model City Polish - Charmed

 

Charmed is a lime green jelly base loaded with
two sizes of green holographic hexes, gold holo micro glitter and gold flecks.
I stamped a celtic-ish accent finger with Essie - Good As Gold and Pueen Plate 65

 

Nina from Model City Polish made Charmed for St Patrick's Day.

Taking inspiration from pots of gold and leprechauns.

You can see her beautiful swatch here.  

When I showed Lucas he said "If I owned nail polish this would be in my collection"

Is that not the most glowing recommendation?

 

I am so taken with this blend. Every element seems so well thought out, so complimentary.

And, in my opinion, the addition of gold fleck really sets this polish apart. It amps it up.

Making this truly a thing of myths creation. A fairy tale in a bottle. 

 

 

So, no green beer for me tonight.

Just a normal Monday.

What about you? Irishing it up?

If so, have one for me!

jeebjeeb