Girly Bits: February COTM

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Girly Bits offers us a monthly selection of limited edition polishes which are available for purchase from the 1st until the end of the month. February's polishes are fantastic, let's have a look!




You Look Mauvelous is a medium dusty purple crelly base, with red metallic flakes and grey metallic flakes.
This polish is a little trickster. It looks pastel in the bottle but absolutely is darker on the nail. I'm loving the formula for this crelly because it is buttery smooth, even with the flake in there. Shown is two coats with topcoat.





Dark Reflection is a maroon/dark wine shimmer with green to blue shifting iridescent flakes.
Such a vampy shade, perfect for Valentine's Day. The formula on this one did need a float type of stroke on the second coat to ensure it didn't pull. Two coats shown with topcoat.







And bonus nail art shots!

I created this look by stamping with Girly Bits Love Yourself First and then topping it with Girly Bits Shift Happens.






For this next one, the stamping was done with Jolie Rose Gold and then topped with Girly Bits Shift Happens.





Pam is so creative, I always look forward to seeing what she makes. Plus, these polishes are 5-FREE, vegan, and cruelty free so you can feel good about the purchase.
And remember that if you're in the U.S., there's a group order on facebook that will start on the first of each month where you can save on shipping too!

Launch date: February 1-28
Shopping Link: Girly Bits Cosmetics
Early Bird Special: Pick up the duo from the Duo Early Bird Promo listing at a discounted price of $1.00 off each bottle from the 1st until the 10th. After that, they will continue to be available for purchase individually at full price only.

KBShimmer Holo-day Collection 2017

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Tis’ the season to sparkle and KBShimmer has you covered! This winter, enjoy eight all new shades, each with holographic sparkle. As you put up the shining lights, wrap up gifts in jewel toned paper, or pour a glass of seasonal cheer, these bright and festive colors will bring home the feel of the holidays. The winter collection features KBShimmer’s new five free polish base and retail for $9.25 each.



Up To Snow Good – Holographic glow flakes, subtle blue shimmer, and a dash of micro holo glitters shine like untouched snowbanks, accenting the pale gray color of this snow inspired polish.






Deck The Claws – This red polish in our Mega Flame finish is full of sparkle and cheer. Holographic glitters catch the holiday lights and shine while accenting this perfectly festive red shade.





Fir Sure – This green linear holographic polish is reminiscent of hunting down that perfect pine among rows of fir and spruce trees.



Jewels Of The Trade – This mega flame finish is vibrant blue in color, almost a cross between sapphires and lapis lazuli gemstones.





Why So Sirius?– Like a nebula in the sky, this spacy polish is bursting with a shimmer that shifts from a jewel toned purple to vibrant teal, while holo glow flakes twinkle against the deep navy base.





Come On Get App-y –This blue leaning purple has strong linear holo that shines brighter than your phones screen.
With two coat coverage this polish won’t interrupt your texting.





Pour Decisions – Pour Decisions is loaded with holo glow flakes for a deep burgundy colored polish. Shifting sparks
shine red and copper, showing off the chocolate undertones.





You’re Brew-tiful – Reminiscent of a frothy latte, this lightened brown polish is the ideal shade for those that want bling
without the bold. Whether you take your coffee with cream or without, this brew-tiful shade is a must have!





Also coming back for a limited time, a holiday favorite, Holly Back Girl! I don't have this polish, but it is a cute white crelly with red and green glitters and will be listed in the shop at launch.

For each of the above polishes, I wore two coats for opacity. Then I topped them each with Clearly On Top topcoat, the best quick dry top coat on the market today indie or otherwise! Yes, that is a strong statement and I absolutely believe it is true. Blogging for eight years, I've tried dozens and dozens of top coats and this is the holy grail of top coats. If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?!

KBShimmer’s Holo-day Collection will be available online Friday December 1st, 2017 at KBShimmer.com, Amazon.com and select salons & retailers.

Pink Hibiscus Beauty: Holidays In New England Collection

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The Holidays in New England Collection comes from a brand I haven't tried before called Pink Hibiscus Beauty. I found the color palette attractive and finishes varied, so I think there is something here for everyone! This collection has already launched and is available now at the shop.

Rockefeller in the Snow
White shimmer cream with ultra chameleon chrome flakies and a scattered holographic finish.

3 coats for the photos, I am really digging the ucc flakies done up in a crelly base! Plus, this one has holo (although it is really difficult to pick up holo on camera with such a light color it is more visible to the eye in person)

Nutcrackers in New England
Pale pink shimmer with pink and gold illusion flakies, and a scattered holographic finish

Because there is so much going on this polish and because it's such a light shade, the camera picks up shadows that sometimes look like texture but aren't. The formula was very smooth and shimmery, the holo and flakies are subtle, definitely office appropriate and feminine feeling. I wore two coats with topcoat, formula was smooth.

The Connecticut Vineyards
Deep "merlot" red crelly with holographic micro glitter and a scattered holographic finish.

Such a squishy jelly like finish on this one and the holo sparkle has such depth! It reminded me of blackberry juice as I painted it on and when done looks like a jam! 2 coats and topcoat worn.

The 50 Trees in Exeter
Brown jelly with gold holographic micro glitter, and red and green round glitter.

As the one above, depth and squishy factor ya'll! I think this would be perfect for one of those ugly sweater stamping contests - although it is rather beautiful! 2 coats + gelous + topcoat to smooth.

Boston at Midnight
Navy Blue/Deep purple color shifting polish. This polish has ultra chameleon chrome flakies and a linear holographic finish.

Favorite of the collection! I love the way the flakies flash purple when they catch the light. Pretty awesome polish right here. 2 coats and topcoat.





The formula was was fluid and smooth on each Pink Hibiscus Polish, no issues to report. I liked how squishy the jellies were and how smooth and easy to apply the crelly was. But my favorite shade had to be a holo - Boston at Midnight!

Which are your favorites?

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