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

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



Painted Sabotage - Hate Tank

Hey all,

It's been trying to snow all day.

So I stayed in my pajamas and curled up on the couch with a blanket.

Cause screw that noise.

 

Today I bring you Painted Sabotage - Hate Tank

 

 

A red jelly full of burgundy and red holo glitter, black shards and black hearts. Two coats shown.

 

This polish was incredibly easy to work with. 

The formula flowed nicely and the hearts came out of their own accord.

The hearts were also quite flexible, so no issues with lifting. I'm impressed.

 

The holo glitters and black shards contrast so nicely.

I really like the mix in this polish. Very intriguing.

 

I'll be getting up bright and early to watch the men's hockey gold Olympic game.

Or at least half of it. 4am is just too early for me.

Should be quite the game.

Go Canada go!

jeebjeeb



Aliquid Lacquer - A Pun on Teal

Hey all,

I've got a late night lazy for you...

Featuring

Aliquid Lacquer - A Pun on Teal

This gorgeous green leaning teal crelly is full of matte hexes of various sizes and colours.

White, red, green, blue, purple, pink, quite a whimsical mix.

I attempted to do some tone on tone stamping using Sally Hansen - Mint Sprint

& MoYou Suki Plate - 10. Not digging it, oh well.

A Pun on Teal on the other hand, exceeded expectations.

Although I'm a teal freak, I wasn't sure how I'd like the mix of glitters.

But it really grew on me. It's just so dang cute! It makes me want to go outside and have a picnic.

Even Lucas said it was cute, and he hates glitter. :)

 

Alright, I'm going go pass out now.

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb



Pretty & Polished - Leaf Me Breathless

Hey all,

That's right! You're getting 2-for-1 today!

I was hoping to be more productive, blogwise, this long weekend.

And since I'm at the end of it, I might as well cram in as much as I can.

I have something very interesting for you today.

Pretty & Polished - Leaf Me Breathless

Leaf Me Breathless is a yellow jelly packed with brown, red, orange, green, gold & yellow glitter.

Definitely not for everyone, this polish compelled me since I first laid eyes on it. 

There's just something about the yellow jelly.

It's so weird, it works. What do you think?

I waited to wear it until after the leaves really began to change, and it was perfect.

All the colours create an autumn wind storm of wonderful. I kept looking at the trees, and then my mani.

They totally nailed the concept of this polish.

I used Zoya - Nina and some tape to create my accents.

I felt I needed some brown, but was a bit lazy :P

I used two thick coats. As usual with P & P, the formula rocked and the glitter was abundant.

What do you think? Like it? Or is it just too bizarre?

Here's the song I've been singing to myself for the last two weeks.
So good! Think I'll have to download some Doris Day movies now. :)

I'm spending the rest of my day off crocheting :D
Have a great day and an awesome manicure!
jeebjeeb

Pretty & Polished - When Hearts Kaleidoscope

Hey all,

It's an ugly grey morning.

 All I can hear is the distant slush of cars rushing through rain. 

The white noise of the pacific northwest. 

It's distracting. Almost hypnotic.

Just like my manicure.

Today I've got a beauty from Pretty & Polished's Fall in Love Collection.

When Hearts Kaleidoscope

First off, can I just say ommmm nnnommmm nom nom mmmmmmmmm... Sorry, had to get that out of my system.

When Hearts Kaleidoscope is a beautiful magenta base full of gold hex and pink circle glitter.

I LOVE the glitter. It's such a simple yet striking mix. I think my faves are the big gold hexes.

It's really jam packed, so no fishing required.

The formula is fantastic. Perfect opacity in two coats. 

And the "crelly" base gives it a wonderful squishy look. I love squish.

What are you up to today?

I'm getting a visit from my little brother and my dad.

Going to fill them up on the beef stew I made last night.

It was the perfect breakfast too. Mmmm...

So today's a stay inside beef stew and tea kind of a day.

Stay cosy!

jeebjeeb