Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Glam Polish: Key West Holos Collection

Glam Polish brings us the Key West Holos Collection (Limited Edition) which consists of six vibrant shades inspired by Key West. These all release on Friday, April 29th, 2pm EST, USA www.glampolish.com.au. Promo: For the first 72 hours save 5% Off individual shades with code PIX5 or Save 10% Off the full collections with code PIX10

All polishes are shown in three coats with topcoat. Formula was smooth, not streaky at all. No issues to report.

xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Key West Holos Collection

Island Time - Bright Coral with scattered holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of GlamIsland Time xoxoJen's swatch of GlamIsland Time xoxoJen's swatch of GlamIsland Time


The End Of The Road - Bright Indigo with scattered holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Glam The End Of The Road xoxoJen's swatch of Glam The End Of The Road xoxoJen's swatch of Glam The End Of The Road


Greetings From Key West - Bright Pink with scattered holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Greetings From Key West xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Greetings From Key West xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Greetings From Key West


You Don’t Have To Shovel Sunshine - Bright Yellow-Green with scattered holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Glam You Don’t Have To Shovel Sunshine xoxoJen's swatch of Glam You Don’t Have To Shovel Sunshine xoxoJen's swatch of Glam You Don’t Have To Shovel Sunshine


Close To Perfect, Far From Normal - Bright Purple with scattered holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Close To Perfect, Far From Normal xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Close To Perfect, Far From Normal xoxoJen's swatch of Glam Close To Perfect, Far From Normal


If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas - Bright Lime Green with scattered holo flakies.

xoxoJen's swatch of Glam If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas xoxoJen's swatch of Glam If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas xoxoJen's swatch of Glam If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas


And they water marble fairly well. I got about six drops in before they stopped spreading. I used the green, pink, and purple.




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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Polish Pickup: National Parks and Landmarks (May 2022)

Available at Polish Pickup May 6-9 are some goodies from a variety of brands. I have items from Great Lakes Lacquer and KBShimmer to share with you!

xoxoJen's swatch of Polish Pickup: National Parks and Landmarks (May 2022)

Great Lakes Lacquer Kitch-iti-kipi
Inspired by the 'Big Spring' in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Nicknamed “Mirror of Heaven'' by ancient Chippewas, this must-see site reflects its surroundings year-round on crystal-clear waters.
A sheer lapis base with a vividly glowing lime green to aqua to cobalt shifting shimmer.
No cap

Lovely formula and such a gorgeous glowy shift! Shown in two coats with topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer Kitch-iti-kipi xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer Kitch-iti-kipi xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer Kitch-iti-kipi xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer Kitch-iti-kipi

KBShimmer Superior Sunset
In the land of 10,000 lakes, it takes something great, superior even, to be called an awe-inspiring landmark. Lake Superior in Northern Minnesota is just that. The largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior boasts a stunning shoreline and crystal clear waters that allow you to see 27 or more feet down, making it a must-see, awe-inspiring landmark. Stunning during the day, it can be even more so as evening approaches, when the sun sets and waves on the lake reflect hues of pink, purple, blue and green. That breathtaking sight is the inspiration

A fuchsia-leaning magenta nail polish. This pink shade is amplified by a color-shifting shimmer that shifts through hues of green, blue, aqua, and sometimes hints of indigo. Gleaming bits of reflective glitter catch the light for an amazing sparkle, even in lower light.
No Cap

A shade I frequently wear is magenta, or what I like to call raspberry. I'm really drawn to the shift and reflective sparkle in this one. Shown in two coats with KBShimmer Smooth Moves and Clearly on Top topcoats.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Superior Sunset xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Superior Sunset xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Superior Sunset xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Superior Sunset xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Superior Sunset

With Flash

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KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub
A tropical retreat in a jar. Indulge in this lush scrub scented with ripe and slightly floral mango, tart yuzu and juicy lychee berries. A hint of watery cucumber accents the hints of sugary vanilla and coconut cream, for a refreshing scent.

I thoroughly enjoy a fresh juicy mango or anything flavored like mango. I was excited about this when I read the label, and did not disappoint when I opened it. The scent of this scrub is one that I could sniff from the jar for hours. It smells absolutely delicious.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Mixed Up Mango Sugar Scrub

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Navni Beauty: Rhodolite Garnet


Rhodolite Garnet from Navni Beauty is my latest "treat" to myself. When I saw this polish, I had to have it. It's my favorite color, sparkly, and holo. It is everything I hoped it would be! Take a look:

xoxoJen's swatch of Navni Beauty: Rhodolite Garnet

It is described as a highly pigmented fuschia base with various purple microglitters and holo shimmer. It is part of the Hidden Gems collection, which has an array of shades with similar finish as this one.

xoxoJen's swatch of Navni Beauty: Rhodolite Garnet

I mean, just look at the close up!

xoxoJen's swatch of Navni Beauty: Rhodolite Garnet

What do you think of this polish? What's your favorite finish?


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Thursday, April 7, 2022

What is indie polish?


This is really a loaded question, but I will do my best to give you clarity on the topic.

xoxoJen's What is indie polish?


Indie by definition means independent, as a business type. The literal definition of this is: one that is not publicly traded on the stock market, and is generally owned by a very small group of individuals.

HOWEVER...

In the nail polish world, indie means manufactured and packaged by the business owner, ie handcrafted. The more appropriate word we should have chosen as a community in 2009 is Artisan made. But we didn't, and here we are at Indie Polish. The term has stuck and will likely not be changed after 13 years of being called indie polish.

There is another flavor of polishes that are not considered as "Indie Polish" and are not "Mainstream." They are independent businesses such as Holo Taco, Mooncat and a few others. These are referred to as "boutique" or "lab made." The difference here is that the business owner may design what the polish will look like, but they do not manufacture or package (bottle, label, box) the polish themselves. They do handle their customers and shipping and are typically only available online. (there are sometimes exceptions, for example, polish expos and special deals a maker has made with a salon or indie owned shop) Both indie and boutique type polishes usually have a personalized customer experience where we can interact with the business owner directly. Most indies and boutique shops have only one employee (the owner) or a small number of people to help them. These companies utilize Nail Bloggers, IG swatchers, and YouTubers for public relations media to advertise for them.

Lastly is "Mainstream." Mainstream are the polishes found readily available at big box stores like Target, Walmart, some Salons, Drug Stores etc. These are mass produced and available in large volumes. Because of their mass production, most mainstream polishes are less costly than indie or lab made/boutique polishes. (again, there are exceptions like Chanel or Hermes)

Hope that helps clarify! I have a glossary page in my blog's top menu bar that may be helpful with other acronyms you may come across in the indie polish community as well as a list of indie/boutique shops.


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