Showing posts with label orange. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orange. Show all posts

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Believe: Sound the Alarm

What? Jen is reviewing something that's not indie? Yes, indeed! I have loads of mainstream polishes, it's what my collection started with in 2008; way back when indies did not exist.

This mainstream polish from Believe is more modern though. I swatched it last year, within about week of having purchased it. I saw it in a nail group and had to have it! The reason I needed that shade is because it reminds me of a custom tailored suit my mother made for me. The fabric I chose for it was a huge floral with golds, yellows, oranges, and greens. The lining and skirt that she made to go with the coat were this bright shade of orange.

Although the polish may look more red on some devices, it is definitely orange. I'd call it a bright red-orange, kind of like the crayola. Shown below is two coats with topcoat and a photo of it with matte topcoat. The formula was very fluid, not streaky at all but I had to take care with loading the brush and application as it would easily flood near the skin.

After about four days of wear, it began chipping. This is about half the wear time I usually get from other polishes. I'm still super happy about being able to add the shade to my collection. It's a bit nostalgic, as I no longer have the suit my mom made. It's also great color for summer time which is just around the corner!

xoxoJen's swatch of Believe: Sound the Alarm xoxoJen's swatch of Believe: Sound the Alarm xoxoJen's swatch of Believe: Sound the Alarm

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Hella Handmade Creations || Great Lakes Lacquer: Fall Foliage Color Tours

HHC | Hella Handmade Creations polishes are all exclusive to their platform. The sales launch on November 13th at 11:01p Central time to the 21st at 11:59pm Hawaiian time at hellahandmadecreations.com

Fall Foliage Color Tours
No cap
Ripe, glowy orange filled with a red to orange to gold shifting aurora shimmer.
Series: Pure Michigan, first polish in the series

The polish has this vibrant golden glow shifts to orange and darker orange over an orange base. It is definitely perfect for its namesake. Shown in two coats with topcoat, great formula, no issues to report.

xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer xoxoJen's swatch of Great Lakes Lacquer

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Alter Ego Color of the Month: Jan, Feb & Mar

Alter Ego releases monthly polish shades in her Color of the Month series. I have the first three months for this year to share today!

xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Color of the  Month: Jan, Feb & Mar


Garnet - the coppery red color is inspired by the natural uncut garnet stone and it's magnetic!

Shown in two coats, magnetized with a bar magnet

xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Garnet xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Garnet xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Garnet

Not magnetized:

xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Garnet xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Garnet xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Garnet


Amethyst - purple jelly-like base with clear microglitter

xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Amethyst xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Amethyst xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Amethyst


Moonstone - shimmery dark green base with metallic red flakes

xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Moonstone xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Moonstone xoxoJen's swatch of Alter Ego Moonstone

Each polish is shown in two coats with topcoat, the formulas were good/no issues. Available now at https://wisconsinsoap.com.


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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Bee's Knees 1/1 Release


Unicorn pee, flake, aurora, these polishes by Bee's Knees have it all! Choose a fave or get them all - they launch on 1/1/2019 at Bee's Knees online webshop. Not only is the bottle new, the logo is new and the brush inside is new. The brush is fantastic, as mentioned in my other review.

xoxoJen's swatch of Bee's Knees 1/1 Release


-Tahoe Tessie is Terrifying-an aqua polish with OG UP and ghost flakes, the larger flakes that shift the same color as OG UP

I love a nice clean looking aqua shade, and this one has a squishyness to it, don't ya think?
Shown in two coats with topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of Tahoe Tessie is Terrifying
xoxoJen's swatch of Tahoe Tessie is Terrifying
xoxoJen's swatch of Tahoe Tessie is Terrifying


-Jersey Devil Totes Ma Goats-a grape based polish with indigo sibling UP and iridescent flakes that shift pink to orange and green to purple.

Purple flake? Yes please!
Shown in two coats with topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of Jersey Devil Totes Ma Goats
xoxoJen's swatch of Jersey Devil Totes Ma Goats
xoxoJen's swatch of Jersey Devil Totes Ma Goats


-Mothman is Lit-a black based polish with red to green Aurora shimmer and iridescent flakes that shift from orange to red to purple.

So mysterious and vampy!
Shown in two coats with topcoat. However, one coat was fairly opaque and could do in a pinch.


xoxoJen's swatch of Mothman is Lit
xoxoJen's swatch of Mothman is Lit
xoxoJen's swatch of Mothman is Lit


-Monarch Butterfly Wing-a bright orange polish with green to blue sibling UP

Most vibrant orange jelly! This could totally be used in a pond mani, or as a topper over your favorite cream in the same color family. Join the BKL fan group and see how those look!
Shown in three coats with topcoat.

xoxoJen's swatch of Monarch Butterfly Wing
xoxoJen's swatch of Monarch Butterfly Wing
xoxoJen's swatch of Monarch Butterfly Wing

Showing the red shift here - in this base it appears pink! How cool is that?

xoxoJen's swatch of Monarch Butterfly Wing


Hail Satin! top coat is also new to the hive for January. I love how it has a satin style finish. Below is each of the above shades topped with this new topcoat!







xoxoJen's swatch of Monarch Butterfly Wing

What is your favorite? Will you be snagging them all?

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

KBShimmer: Winter Collection

Grab your coat and let's travel with KBShimmer on a winter journey. Along the way, we'll discover all twelve polishes in the new collection that celebrates the crisp air, cozy bundles, and festive times.

KBShimmer's winter collection is sure to wow you and help you feel good about your purchase with the 2018 charity polish, Santa Claws. $4 from each bottle purchased on KBShimmer.com will be donated to the Terre Haute Humane Society and one person who purchases this polish will have $250 donated to their own local humane society.

The launch is November 15th at KBShimmer.com - don't miss out!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Winter Collection


Black Friday Promo – KBShimmer is kicking off Black Friday early! Starting November 15th through November 25th, each purchase of $50 or more on KBShimmer.com will receive a KBShimmer holographic draw string backpack free! Plus, free shipping upgrade to Priority! Shipping upgrade valid starting November 15th through November 25th on orders of $50 or more.

xoxoJen's photo of KBShimmer holo backpack

Each polish below is shown in two coats unless otherwise stated. The formulas for each of these is consistently fantastic, as we have come to expect from KBShimmer.

Taupe Notch
A crelly base with holo flecks and rose gold shimmer that adds a warm glow to this shade.

The perfect nude, office appropriate shade or base for nail art and it's glowy. Can't get better than this!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Taupe Notch
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Taupe Notch
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Taupe Notch


I’ll Be Chrome For Christmas
Christmas in a polish. Like the tatters of wrapping paper, multichrome flakes in shades of red, gold and green pop against the snowy white base.

I fell fast and hard for this polish. It really is reminiscent of Christmas.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I’ll Be Chrome For Christmas
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I’ll Be Chrome For Christmas
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I’ll Be Chrome For Christmas


So Cordial
A warm hued Christmas red shade gleams with a semi metallic finish. Micro holo flakes add sparkle to the red shade.

My favorite in this collection. Yes, this polish is so breathtaking that I like it more than the purples and greens, ya'll. It is so glowy and the contrasting shimmer is insane! It tricks the eye as to what color it really is. I did my best to capture all that bizness, but to be fully appreciated it needs to be seen in person. Do not skip this one, fair warning.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer So Cordial
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer So Cordial
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer So Cordial


Santa Claws (Magnetic Charity Polish)
Each year KBShimmer chooses a charity close to their heart to donate to. This year they have chosen the Terre Haute Humane Society. As a parent of three adopted cats, Christy is thrilled to be able to donate $4 from each bottle sale of Santa Claws to this wonderful organization! Plus, they will randomly pick one person that purchased this polish and donate $250 to their own local humane society!

Santa Claws is a magnetic polish that looks like a bronze gold polish with red background, then when you use with the magnet, a green background sets off the red magnetic accent, while hints of gold shine through with a dusting of holo glitter.

I don't think I have seen a magnetic like this one to date. It's eleventy colors all at once, and the shades are unique to a multichrome type polish. Seriously - red, green, bronze, blue and purple! How is this even possible? Get one and give to a great cause, all in one purchase!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Santa Claws (Magnetic Charity Polish)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Santa Claws (Magnetic Charity Polish)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Santa Claws (Magnetic Charity Polish)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Santa Claws (Magnetic Charity Polish)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Santa Claws (Magnetic Charity Polish)


Sweater Weather
The bright green polish is almost metallic with pops of micro holo flakes that seem to light it up!

Cousin to my favorite, So Cordial, this polish is vibrant and glowy as well. Together, they could create some killer nail art!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Sweater Weather
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Sweater Weather
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Sweater Weather


Flake Expectations
Multichrome flakes shift from lime gold, to bright green, to royal blue and navy. Also try sponging this on for full coverage.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Flake Expectations
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Flake Expectations
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Flake Expectations

Shown over On Cloud Wine

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Flake Expectations

Shown over So Cordial

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Flake Expectations


Yes Weekend!
Multichrome flakes shift from a vibrant green to aquamarine, fuchsia, magenta and orange. Also try sponging this on for full coverage.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Yes Weekend!
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Yes Weekend!
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Yes Weekend!

Shown over I Cat Even

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Yes Weekend!


I Cat Even
A deep navy blue linear holo that in some lights looks blurple.

Dark enough to be legit navy yet light enough to not look like black. As the light hits the holo flame there's this beautiful indigo shade that just pops!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I Cat Even
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I Cat Even
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer I Cat Even


Space-ial Edition (Magnetic)
a deep purple polish with a galaxy's worth of holo flakes and strong blue shimmer. When used with a magnet, the shimmer gathers like the Milky Way.

So love the purple-ness in this and how it shifts between that and blue while the magnetized shimmer seems to float and move.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Space-ial Edition (Magnetic)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Space-ial Edition (Magnetic)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Space-ial Edition (Magnetic)
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Space-ial Edition (Magnetic)


Love Thy Selfie
Multichrome flakes shift from a rich indigo, to royal purple, fuchsia and magenta. Also try sponging this on for full coverage.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Love Thy Selfie
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Love Thy Selfie
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Love Thy Selfie
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Love Thy Selfie

Shown over Sweater Weather

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Love Thy Selfie


On Cloud Wine
A red leaning grape jelly polish. Shifting flakes swim in this jelly base, morphing from shades of teal to purple and fuchsia.

I really like this and when topped with one of the flakes (shown above with Flake Expectations) it gives that 3-d style like looking into a purple jelly pond.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer On Cloud Wine
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer On Cloud Wine
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer On Cloud Wine


Fuchsia-nista
A bright mix of multichrome flakes that start with fuchsia, and shift into hues of purple, magenta and orange. Also try sponging this on for full coverage.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Fuchsia-nista
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Fuchsia-nista
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Fuchsia-nista

Shown over Taupe Notch

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Fuchsia-nista

The launch is November 15th at KBShimmer.com - don't miss out!