Hello readers,
Today I have six reflective glitter shades from KBShimmer and Polished For Days that I picked up during the Harlow & Co Black Friday sale. Let's take a look at swatches.
January 08, 2025
KBShimmer & Polished For Days Harlow & Co Black Friday Haul 2024
Hello readers,
Today I have six reflective glitter shades from KBShimmer and Polished For Days that I picked up during the Harlow & Co Black Friday sale. Let's take a look at swatches.
April 06, 2020
Brand Challenge: Grab Bag
Hello readers,
I'm continuing to shop my collection and have a grab bag of shades from a variety of brands to share today. Let's take a look at swatches.
September 27, 2019
Brand Challenge: KBShimmer
Hello readers,
Today I have two new to me KBShimmer shades to share with you. I got both of these and Indie Expo Canada. Carpe Denim I picked up at the table hosted by Harlow&Co, and Thanks For Poutine Up With Me was part of the VIP bag. Let's take a look at swatches.
June 19, 2018
KBShimmer Wanderlust Collection Swatches & Review
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.
June 14, 2018
KBShimmer Harlow & Co Exclusives Swatches & Review
Hello readers,
Today I have the two new KBShimmer shades exclusive to Harlow & Co to share with you. Let's take a look at swatches.
January 05, 2016
KBShimmer Totally Tubular Swatches & Review
Hello readers,
Happy 2016! For my first post of the year I have a lovely glitter filled crelly to share with you.
December 21, 2015
Born Pretty Store Stamping Plate BP-L002 Review & Nail Art
Hello readers,
Today I have another stamping plate from Born Pretty Store to share with you. Plate BP-L002 features two large abstract designs.
January 22, 2014
Battle Of The Purple Multichromes Part I - The Metallic Multichromes!
Hello readers! I feel like multichromes are the new holo. Lots of different makers have had multichromes as part of recent collections which leads to the question: Do you need to get them all? I realized that I have a lot of purple based multichromes in my collection already and decided to compare them to try and give you an answer.
Girly Bits I Hit My Bunny Phone vs KBShimmer Pigment Of My Imagination
Today I am comparing the two straight metallic multichromes that I have in my possession. That is, they have no added holo pigment and give a shiny metallic finish. On first look in the bottle they definitely look identical. Both start with an indigo blurple base that shift to a redder purple and then to a coppery orange. As I was putting them on there was one difference that became apparent. Girly Bits I Hit My Bunny Phone was more pigmented than KBShimmer Pigment Of My Imagination. In the end I only needed two coats of the Girly Bits polish but required three of the KBShimmer polish. Photos show both polishes in natural lighting with no top coat.
So, what do you think? I declare dupes! You definitely don't need both of these in your collection. I don't think there is a clear winner either though. I Hit My Bunny Phone is more pigmented and requires less coats but it is also more expensive, retailing at $12.50-$13. Pigment Of My Imagination is less pigmented and requires more coats but it is less expensive, retailing at $8.75-$9.25. So, for about two thirds the price you get a bottle that will last two thirds as long. They both had easy to apply formulas that dried smoothly and both had the exact same end look. I really think which is best for you really depends on what qualities you're looking for in a polish. I'll be back later this week with the remaining four polishes - the holo purple multichromes!
Happy Polishing,
- Michelle
January 21, 2014
Abstract Lines
Hello readers! A quick post from me today. I'm sitting at home fighting off a cold right now and have decided that the only benefit is that I can't smell any polish or remover fumes. I used China Glaze Liquid Leather, my bundle monster BM-201 stamping plate and my Barry M black nail art pen to add some abstract lines over top of the KBShimmer Rollin' With The Chromies mani I was already wearing. Since pictures are so much better than words I'll just stop talking now and go get myself some tea. Enjoy :)
Happy Polishing!
- Michelle
Happy Polishing!
- Michelle
January 20, 2014
KBShimmer Rollin' With The Chromies Swatches & Review
Hello readers! Today I have another polish from the KBShimmer winter collection to show you. As you guys know, multichromes are my new addiction so when I saw that this collection contained some super shimmery holo multichromes I knew I had to try them out. I was lucky enough to receive this one from a friend as a belated Christmas present.
Rollin' With The Chromies is a teal-blue based polish that shifts to purple and then orange. In direct lighting it appears more teal and in shaded lighting it appears more blue to start out with. It has has a healthy does of holo shimmer which definitely makes itself known in sunlight but doesn't take over the colour shifting base. The formula was fantastic. I used three thin coats to reach opacity. Photos show three coats of Rollin' With The Chromies with one coat of CND Super Shiney top coat in natural lighting.
So what do you think? Do you prefer the straight up metallic multichromes or do you like the holo versions better? If you had asked me before wearing this polish I think I would have said the metallic versions. However, after putting this one on and wearing it for a couple of days I think I've switched sides and become a holo advocate. There's something about the softness of the shimmer that I just can't ignore. If you want a bottle of your very own you can find KBShimmer at
Rollin' With The Chromies is a teal-blue based polish that shifts to purple and then orange. In direct lighting it appears more teal and in shaded lighting it appears more blue to start out with. It has has a healthy does of holo shimmer which definitely makes itself known in sunlight but doesn't take over the colour shifting base. The formula was fantastic. I used three thin coats to reach opacity. Photos show three coats of Rollin' With The Chromies with one coat of CND Super Shiney top coat in natural lighting.
So what do you think? Do you prefer the straight up metallic multichromes or do you like the holo versions better? If you had asked me before wearing this polish I think I would have said the metallic versions. However, after putting this one on and wearing it for a couple of days I think I've switched sides and become a holo advocate. There's something about the softness of the shimmer that I just can't ignore. If you want a bottle of your very own you can find KBShimmer at
Happy Polishing!
- Michelle
- Michelle
January 18, 2014
Semi Successful Snowflake Nails
Hello readers! I know we all look at nail blogs and wonder how they get such perfect manis and such gorgeous nail art everytime... I know I certainly do. Because of this, today I am going to show to you a mani that caused me lots of frustration and only turned out... mediocre. It's not perfect, it's not stunning but it's still mine! :)
I don't consider myself an expert stamper by any means, but I think I can do a decent job. However, sometimes.... sometimes there is a polish that JUST WON'T STAMP. It should work in theory. It is opaque enough that the image is well defined, it transfers well to the stamper but it just refuses to stamp nicely on the nail! This was my experience with Finger Paints Paper Mache. It isn't the easiest polish to work with in general. You know those polishes that start to dry so fast that you can't go back and fix bare spot or streak without smudging your polish like crazy? This is one of them. For stamping this meant that it dried so fast on the stamper that I had to be lightning quick to actually get anything stamped on my nail. No time for alignment at all and it still didn't transfer the whole image nicely. This polish is now marked for polish heaven (or hell... that would be more appropriate). I used Bundle Monster Plate BM-H02 for the snowflake design and stamped it over KBShimmer Maybe Navy.
Do you have any suggestions of an opaque white creme polish that works well for stamping and as an everyday polish? I've had good luck with China Glazes as stamping polishes so I might have to check out what their white is like. Hopefully my next stamping adventure won't be as frustrating as this one was.
Happy Polishing!
- Michelle
I don't consider myself an expert stamper by any means, but I think I can do a decent job. However, sometimes.... sometimes there is a polish that JUST WON'T STAMP. It should work in theory. It is opaque enough that the image is well defined, it transfers well to the stamper but it just refuses to stamp nicely on the nail! This was my experience with Finger Paints Paper Mache. It isn't the easiest polish to work with in general. You know those polishes that start to dry so fast that you can't go back and fix bare spot or streak without smudging your polish like crazy? This is one of them. For stamping this meant that it dried so fast on the stamper that I had to be lightning quick to actually get anything stamped on my nail. No time for alignment at all and it still didn't transfer the whole image nicely. This polish is now marked for polish heaven (or hell... that would be more appropriate). I used Bundle Monster Plate BM-H02 for the snowflake design and stamped it over KBShimmer Maybe Navy.
Pro Tip: To make stamping slightly less frustrating, make sure you have a
nice layer of top coat over your base colour. If you mess up your
stamp you can gently wipe it away with remover without messing up the
base. Saves a lot of time compared to starting from scratch.
Do you have any suggestions of an opaque white creme polish that works well for stamping and as an everyday polish? I've had good luck with China Glazes as stamping polishes so I might have to check out what their white is like. Hopefully my next stamping adventure won't be as frustrating as this one was.
Happy Polishing!
- Michelle
January 16, 2014
KBShimmer Maybe Navy Swatches & Review
Hello readers! Today I have a polish from the KBShimmer Winter 2013 collection to show you, Maybe Navy. This polish was the first one to really catch my eye when these colours were first released. A blue flecked polish? Yes please!
Maybe Navy features a navy blue flecked base with pops of purple and pink. In some lighting at extreme angles it seems to get a bit of a green hue to it as well. This polish was pretty much opaque after two coats but I added a third just to be sure. No issues with formula. It was easy to work with and dried smoothly. Photos show three coats of Maybe Navy with one coat of Seche Vite in natural lighting.
I wore this polish alone but I think it would also look amazing layered over a dark colour. Also, due to the way the micro flakes reflect light sometimes this polish appears to have a bit of a textured finish even though it's completely smooth to the touch. I think that's really neat and it's something I haven't seen in another polish before. My only minor disappointment is that there is less of a green shift than the original bottle shot on the KBShimmer website led me to believe. It's still a gorgeous polish though. You can find KBShimmer at
Maybe Navy features a navy blue flecked base with pops of purple and pink. In some lighting at extreme angles it seems to get a bit of a green hue to it as well. This polish was pretty much opaque after two coats but I added a third just to be sure. No issues with formula. It was easy to work with and dried smoothly. Photos show three coats of Maybe Navy with one coat of Seche Vite in natural lighting.
I wore this polish alone but I think it would also look amazing layered over a dark colour. Also, due to the way the micro flakes reflect light sometimes this polish appears to have a bit of a textured finish even though it's completely smooth to the touch. I think that's really neat and it's something I haven't seen in another polish before. My only minor disappointment is that there is less of a green shift than the original bottle shot on the KBShimmer website led me to believe. It's still a gorgeous polish though. You can find KBShimmer at
Happy Polishing!
- Michelle
- Michelle
July 29, 2013
KBShimmer Don't Teal Anyone Swatches & Review
Happy Monday everyone! Today I am returning to bright summery colours with my very first KBShimmer to show you, Don't Teal Anyone. That also means that I got to fight with my camera in my attempts to capture the teal base properly. I got pretty close, but to the eye the polish leans a little bit more towards green than in looks in the photos. Don't Teal Anyone is a teal crelly base packed with gold, teal, blue, navy and fuchsia hexes in several sizes, and micro fuchsia bars.
I will admit that I didn't realize there was any bar glitter in this polish until I looked at my macro photo. It is very subtle. This polish goes opaque in three thin coats. I only used two and in my indoor lighting it looked opaque, but once I got outside to take the photos I noticed that my nails tips were still showing through a tiny bit.
Photos show two coats of Don't Teal Anyone with one coat of Gelous in natural sunlight. The formulas on the polish was great. I didn't need to do any dabbing to get the various glitters evenly distributed over my nail and it dried as smoothly as glitter packed polish can. In the future I will just use three coats instead of two so that it's 100% opaque. If you'd like a bottle of your very own check out the KBShimmer website at https://www.kbshimmer.com. If you're outside of the US you can purchase KBShimmer polishes from Harlow & Co. I really love this polish. It's just so bright and playful... and bonus, it's teal. You can never go wrong with teal.
I will admit that I didn't realize there was any bar glitter in this polish until I looked at my macro photo. It is very subtle. This polish goes opaque in three thin coats. I only used two and in my indoor lighting it looked opaque, but once I got outside to take the photos I noticed that my nails tips were still showing through a tiny bit.
Photos show two coats of Don't Teal Anyone with one coat of Gelous in natural sunlight. The formulas on the polish was great. I didn't need to do any dabbing to get the various glitters evenly distributed over my nail and it dried as smoothly as glitter packed polish can. In the future I will just use three coats instead of two so that it's 100% opaque. If you'd like a bottle of your very own check out the KBShimmer website at https://www.kbshimmer.com. If you're outside of the US you can purchase KBShimmer polishes from Harlow & Co. I really love this polish. It's just so bright and playful... and bonus, it's teal. You can never go wrong with teal.
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