Hello readers,
Harlow & Co recently sent me the new KBShimmer Wanderlust collection to share with you. This collection features shades inspired by a trip to California and draws on colours from nature and west coast living. Let's take a look at swatches.
Hakuna Moscato
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Hakuna Moscato](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1789/41934048595_689b9dd270_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Hakuna Moscato KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1821/41934048205_e185d5624a_b.jpg)
Hakuna Moscato features a sheer purple tinted base filled with small metallic rose gold flakes. The formula was easy to apply though I found I did experience a little dragging if I didn't allow for a little dry time between coats. This dries quite shiny and smooth on its own but I added top coat out of habit. Photos show three coats of Hakuna Moscato with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Hakuna Moscato swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1810/28961902828_b93b8e3229_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Hakuna Moscato swatch KBShimmer Hakuna Moscato review](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/880/27966139817_baf977200b_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Hakuna Moscato swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1732/27966138357_6b908374ef_b.jpg)
Succ It Up
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Succ It Up](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1762/42786584202_c3bb8b17ba_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Succ It Up KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1781/27966136187_9ccd0dcc6b_z.jpg)
Succ It Up features a medium blurple base with a strong turquoise flash and a sprinkling of scatter holo shimmer. The formula was easy to work with taking three coats for full coverage. This shade dries to a satin finish so top coat is recommended if you want a shiny finish. Photos show three coats of Succ It Up with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Succ It Up swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/884/42786582062_fbbeb7683a_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Succ It Up swatch KBShimmer Succ It Up review](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1721/42786580862_be16bc2f9b_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Succ It Up swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1752/42786579532_550b54e1c2_b.jpg)
Meet Me At The Barre
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Meet Me At The Barre](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1735/27966138067_556c35f778_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Meet Me At The Barre KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1727/27966137457_63484ec165_z.jpg)
Meet Me At The Barre is a pale pink creme. In some lighting it also leaned a bit peach. The formula was a little bit thick and I found floating the brush a little more than I usually would helped get even coverage. This shade benefits from top coat for a perfect glossy finish. Photos show three coats of Meet Me At The Barre with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Meet Me At The Barre swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1755/42786579342_c009a25448_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Meet Me At The Barre swatch KBShimmer Meet Me At The Barre review](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1789/42786577662_435446e97f_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Meet Me At The Barre swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1768/42834992771_a143d80cfc_b.jpg)
Cactus If You Can
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Cactus If You Can](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1825/28961906818_b8c4d200d0_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Cactus If You Can KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1804/28961906308_006d8931fb_b.jpg)
Cactus If You Can is a soft medium green with a pink flash and scatter holo shimmer. The formula was easy to work with taking three coats for full coverage, though it was so close after two that those with shorter nails or a less distinct nail line will likely find two is enough. This shade dried to a satin finish so top coat is recommended if you want shine. Photos show three coats of Cactus If You Can with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Cactus If You Can swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/883/41024328500_9ede6aaae2_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Cactus If You Can swatch KBShimmer Cactus If You Can review](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/876/28961882868_5f774d3921_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Cactus If You Can swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1748/41024325610_80df1b10a5_b.jpg)
Wander-full World
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Wander-full World](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1755/42117196534_8c0a98190d_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Wander-full World KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1782/42117195914_85381e3a1c_z.jpg)
Wander-full World is a vibrant medium pink holo. The formula was excellent taking two thin coats for full coverage. This dries shiny on its own but I added top coat out of habit. Photos show two coats of Wander-full World with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Wander-full World swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/880/27966063397_dcb2b44ac3_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Wander-full World swatch KBShimmer Wander-full World review](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1728/42117179534_9839d8f32d_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Wander-full World swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1828/27966062257_8e8fabea5c_b.jpg)
Don't Fear The Reefer
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Don't Fear The Reefer](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1735/42117188214_c3e989942d_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Don't Fear The Reefer KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1828/28961831518_674445f9a0_z.jpg)
Don't Fear The Reefer is a bright mint green holo. Another excellent formula. I used three thin coats here but it was so close after two that if you have shorter nails or a less distinct nail line, two would likely be enough. Photos show two coats of Don't Fear The Reefer with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Don't Fear The Reefer swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1784/28961830418_bb2922b1e3_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Don't Fear The Reefer swatch KBShimmer Don't Fear The Reefer review](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1737/27966066417_93f4d7ecc0_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Don't Fear The Reefer swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1785/42117185024_6ea62ac4af_b.jpg)
Rise & Grind
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Rise & Grind](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1765/28961832228_97956cf3a0_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Rise & Grind KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1830/28961831878_8dda27a858_z.jpg)
Rise & Grind is a cool toned coffee brown holo. Same great holo formula as the other shades in this collection taking two coats for full coverage. Photos show two coats of Rise & Grind with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Rise & Grind swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1807/42117183544_8ca4b9ba41_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Rise & Grind swatch KBShimmer Rise & Grind review](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1758/27966064027_7565d145cd_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Rise & Grind swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/900/42117181114_ddb4e956ab_b.jpg)
Now & Zen
![KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection KBShimmer Now & Zen](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1724/42117194474_528bf62df8_z.jpg)
![KBShimmer Now & Zen KBShimmer Wanderlust](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1759/42117194004_ba0eb97566_z.jpg)
Now & Zen features a medium periwinkle blue base with a strong green flash and a holo silver flecked shimmer. The formula was easy to work with taking three coats for full coverage. This shade dries down to a satin finish so top coat is recommended for shine. Photos show three coats of Now & Zen with one coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top top coat in daylight spectrum lighting.
![KBShimmer Now & Zen swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust Swatch](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/884/28961834888_f68e3dd70b_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Now & Zen swatch KBShimmer Now & Zen review](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1729/28961833358_56e9890d66_b.jpg)
![KBShimmer Now & Zen swatch KBShimmer Wanderlust collection](https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1783/28961832638_6367614993_b.jpg)
Conclusion
My personal favorites from this collection are Cactus If You Can, Now & Zen and Succ It Up. I love contrasting shimmers and all thee shades did that really well. The Wanderlust Collection is available now at Harlow & Co. You can find Harlow & Co on
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Happy polishing,
Michelle
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