Rainbow Polish Star Wars Set #1

Hello my sweet tart lovelies!

Among the many loves and obsessions in my life, I have a secret! I LOVE Star Wars. Yep, I love nail polish,  PRINCE, candy, dogs, the UCLA Bruins, The New York Yankees and STAR WARS! Yep!

So when I saw that Rainbow Polish had an entire Star Wars Inspired collection, I had to have them!

Rainbow Polish is my featured "Candy Shop Of The Month" for January/February, and you can access her store by clicking on the link/picture on the right, in my sidebar. :)

There are 2 sets in the collection, and each set has 4 polishes. Here is Star Wars Inspired Set #1.

Left to Right: Artoo, Dark Side, Yo-Duh! and Trooper. Most of the polishes have a clear base, so I paired each one with a base color that best suited the glitter and color theme :)

"Artoo"
2 coats of glitter over 1 coat of base color, no top coat.

"Artoo" and Diamond Cosmetics "Concrete Jungle".

Bottle Shots

"Artoo" has a clear base with white, dark blue, and holographic silver glitter with some added shimmer. The glitter choices are perfect, and depict "R2-D2" to a tee. :) The glitter was easy to apply, but if you are looking for more glitter saturation you will definitely need more than 2 coats. You can apply the glitter by dabbing it on, and not brushing it on and that will get you all the glitter you need :)

"Dark Side"
2 coats of glitter over 1 coat of base color, no top coat.

"Dark Side" with Diamond Cosmetics "Starry Night".

Bottle Shots

In indirect light.

"Dark Side" has a black jelly base with black hexagon and square glitters and short red bar glitter to imitate "red light sabers"...GENIUS! 

I love short bar glitter, and against this darker back drop they really stand out, and almost have an eerie glow!Super easy to apply, just brushed on 2 coats and I was done.  I think this is my favorite. :)

"Yo-Duh!"
2 coats of glitter over 1 coat of base color, no top coat.

"Yo-Duh!" with Zoya "Tracie".

Bottle Shots

In indirect light.

"Yo-Duh!" has a light lime green jelly base with green and light green hexagons and dark grey glitter. Topping this over the Zoya really gives me the full-on "amphibian feel" of Yoda. Gotta love that little green guy! :)  

I really like how this manicure came out, the glitter was easy and smooth to apply, no issues :)

"Trooper"

2 coats of glitter over 1 coat of base color, no top coat.

"Trooper" with Barielle "Night Moves".

In indirect light.

"Trooper"  has a clear base with varying sizes of white matte glitter and added black hexagons. There is an added shimmer to this base, but it is hard to see against this metallic base color. I really like this one,  because it covers well in 2 coats.  There isn't much to the colors in this, but then again, there isn't much to the storm troopers, LOL!

Overall my favorites are "Dark Side" and "Yo-Duh". One from the bad side and one from the good side. Ha ha! :) These glitters do not dry very gritty, so only 1 coat of top coat is needed.  

If you love polish and Star Wars you may have to buy them all (like me), but if only a couple catch your eye, get them...THE FORCE demands it, LOL! Rainbow Polish has them in stock, HERE. 

Each Star Wars Inspired set comes in a "mini set" option for $14, or a full sized set option for $32, or you can just get individual bottles for $8.50. She also has other polishes on her site that range from $5- $10...what a deal!

Stay tuned for my review of the second set, coming soon!  Until then, Keep It Sweet!

KBSHIMMER ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NINE NEW POLISHES

KBShimmer Spring Polish Line Set For Release 
February 15^th.

KBShimmer is excited to announce the addition of 9 new colors to their 3-Free glitter polish line.  Owner Christy Rose says "With Easter, warmer weather, and Spring Break fast approaching February is the ideal time to introduce softer pastels to our lineup, but also to add a splash of bold color." 

The spring lineup includes three glitter top coats, two bold jellies, and four creamy pastels, one of which is scented.  "Our new line was created to play off the softer palette of spring, but also to accent unique glitters like small black dots and spring 2013 Pantone colors like the color of the year, Emerald Green.  We are also excited to debut this collection in our new printed bottles.  With the printed bottles, and our glitter grabbing flat brush, we feel our polish is a solid addition to any collection" says Rose. 

KBSHIMMER - SPRING 2013 COLLECTION

A Dot Mess - Fuchsia and black dots, hexes, and micro slices in a clear base - Top Coat

Pastel Me More - Pastel colored glitters in a rainbow of colors and range of sizes - Top Coat

Squared Away - Square glitters in a variety of sizes, colors and finishes including metallic and holographic in a clear base - Top Coat

Spring Training - Soft green crelly full of pink, purple, blue and green floral toned glitters, scented with a floral freesia note - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Where My Peeps At - Soft yellow crelly with circle and tiny hex glitter in fun jelly bean like shades - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Lottie Dottie - Turquoise and fuchsia dots and coordinating glitters micro slices in a soft white base - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Iris My Case - Violet pastel crelly with glitters in purple, pink, silver and blue - Full coverage in 2-3 coats

Get Clover It - Emerald green jelly with micro shimmer and circle glitter in shades of green, gold and turquoise- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line

I Got A Crush On Blue - Royal blue jelly with holographic silver glitters ranging from micro to extra large- Best in 3 coats or layered over coordinating polish to cover nail line.

Shipping February 15, 2013

KBShimmer products can be found at http://www.KBShimmer.com.  For sales outside of the US visit http://www.HarlowandCo.org.

KBShimmer was founded in 2008 by the husband and wife team of Jason and Christy Rose.  KBShimmer offers unique and colorful nail glitter nail polishes that are Big 3 Free, with all glitter formulas being completely free of chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).  KBShimmer glitter polishes feature a flat glitter grabbing brush for easy application.  KBShimmer also offers a 2-free quick dry polish top coat, olive oil lotion, sugar scrubs, lip balms, cold process soaps and other skin care products.

*Info provided by PR.

My Jade Holos

Yep, the sun is out and you know what that means...time to break out the HOLOS!!!!

These are the 3 colors I chose, Left to Right: Mystic Gold, Energy, and Hypnose.

Jade is a brand out of Brazil, and these are 3 beauties from their "Holografico" Line. You can get them online  thru Ninja Polish, they are a US distributor of this brand :)

"Mystic Gold"
2 coats, no top coat.

Bottle Shot

"Mystic Gold" is a magnificent deep gold linear holographic polish. Opaque in 2 coats, applies smooth and easy, no need for any special base coats or top coats.



"Energy"
2 coats, no top coat

Bottle Shot

"Energy" is a teal blue linear holographic polish. Opaque in 2 coats, applies smooth and easy, no need for any special base coats or top coats.

"Hypnose"
2 coats, no top coat

"Hypnose" is a bright true blue holographic polish. And once again, it was opaque in 2 coats, applies smooth and easy, no need for any special base coats or top coats. :)

In my opinion, you MUST get all 3, and if you do not have any holographic polishes, then get all 10 in the collection! They are gorgeous on a bright sunny day like today! Enjoy and Keep It Sweet!

OPI Euro Centrale Collection Spring/Summer 2013 Preview

The New Voice Of Fashion

Classic meets contemporary with Euro Centrale by OPI for Spring/Summer 2013. Celebrating a region where history meets modern design, the collection’s twelve new nail lacquers offer a mixture of glamorous metallic hues; playful bright shades in periwinkle, aqua and pink; and creamy blues in indigo, midnight and aubergine.

“Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania make up an exciting new fashion hotspot,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP and Artistic Director.  “When visiting these countries, you’ll view Gothic churches alongside vibrant graffiti murals, blending two very different aesthetics. This fusion of old and new was also seen in runway looks during New York Fashion Week, where classic styles were reinvented with modern silhouettes and patterns.

“Euro Centrale boasts a wide variety of shades, ranging from pale nude to deep blue – and featuring everything from shimmering copper to aqua in between!,” continues Weiss-Fischmann. “Whether you’re looking to spice up a black and white print, or add neutrality to a vivid brocade, these lacquers are designed to accessorize spring’s hottest looks.”

Euro Centrale by OPI includes the following shades:

Polka.com

Blue and violet are dancing partners in this glittery combo.

OPI…Eurso Euro

This deep blue cream is very continental.

Suzi’s Hungary AGAIN!

Thank goodness there are zero calories in this warm and yummy pink!

You’re Such a BudaPest

If I let you borrow this periwinkle-purple, will you go away?

Can’t Find My Czechbook

I hope you take credit, because I must have this aqua!

  

My Paprika is Hotter than Yours!

Get the extinguisher...this fiery red is sizzling!

Hands Off My Kielbasa!

Get your own...this bronzy tan is all mine!

OY–Another Polish Joke!

So this shimmery-gold walks into a bar...

A Woman’s Prague-ative

I’m changing this shimmery copper for...never mind!

Vant to Bite My Neck?

You know you want to...wear this deep eggplant.

I Saw…U Saw…We Saw…Warsaw

Be seen in this deep midnight blue.

My Vampire is Buff

Creamy, pale and nude...just how I like my vampires.

Euro Centrale Collection nail lacquer shades contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

Euro Centrale by OPI will be available February 6, 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer. 

            For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!

ABOUT OPI

As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI is committed to providing high-quality products and services to both salons and their customers, along with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers. OPI nail lacquer is available in over 200 shades and contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Each lacquer features OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and retails a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, gels and acrylics. 

*Info provided by PR.