Wednesday, March 7, 2018

KBShimmer: Launch Party Collection

This March 15th, KBShimmer is launching its debut collection featuring the all new look. Matte black and holographic foil accented boxes, brushed silver logo imprinted on the bottle, and 5 free base set the bar high for KBShimmer’s 10th year in business. The 9 piece space themed collection features 8 multichrome and duochrome polishes and a galaxy holographic top coat.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Launch Party Collection

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Launch Party Collection


Just A Phase – Just like the phases of the moon, this magnetic multichrome polish has many different looks. This polish shifts from shades of red, bright pink, gold, green, copper and peach.
For this design I held the magnet so that the short side lined up with the free edge to create a magnetic stripe up and down the middle of the nail.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Just A Phase
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Just A Phase
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Just A Phase


Solar Flair – If you are looking for a fiery polish, this magnetic multichrome is it! Like the molten flares of the sun, this polish shifts from shades of gold and yellow, to hot oranges and reds.
For this design I held the magnet diagonally to create a magnetic stripe from the top corner to bottom corner of the nail. Totally digging this one, it's on fire!

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Solar Flair
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Solar Flair
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Solar Flair


Let’s Do Launch – When the space shuttle was launched going off to the moon, I can only image the families gathered around the television, in the pastel shades of the late 60’s, anxiously awaiting those first lunar steps. This magnetic multichrome echoes those soft peach and pinks, lime green, and grass green shades of that eras fashion.
For this design I held the magnet so that the long side lined up with the free edge to create a magnetic stripe across the edge of the nail, sort of like a french mani.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Let’s Do Launch
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Let’s Do Launch
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Let’s Do Launch


Thrust Issues – Burning bright in the sky, the golden flames of the rockets carrying astronauts into orbit are etched in the minds of those that have viewed space launches. This magnetic multichrome shade imitates those golden hues with a range of yellows, gold and oranges that dance like flames on nails.
For this design I held the magnet diagonally to create a magnetic stripe from the top corner to bottom corner of the nail.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Thrust Issues Thrust Issues
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Thrust Issues Thrust Issues
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Thrust Issues Thrust Issues


You Rocket My World – Earth, with is rolling hills of green, vast blue oceans, and rich and vibrant jungles must be a wondrous site to see in space. This magnetic multichrome starts with vibrant shades of green and shifts through shades of lavender and silver.
For this design I held the magnet so that the long side lined up with the free edge to create a magnetic stripe up and down the middle of the nail.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer You Rocket My World
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer You Rocket My World
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer You Rocket My World
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer You Rocket My World


No Comet – Like a comet shooting through the sky, this magnetic multichrome shade mimics the colors of those nightly wonders. This magnetic duochrome shows off a vibrant blue, flipping to a majestic purple. Top with A Star If Formed for galaxy like nails.
For this design I held the magnet so that the long side lined up with the free edge to create a magnetic stripe up and down the middle of the nail.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer No Comet
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer No Comet
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer No Comet


Spaced Out – This magnetic multichrome is full of fantastic flipping pigment. Purple and pink hues give way to shades of green blues and in photos and almost silver color appears. This is one shade you won’t want to take off!
For this design I held the magnet diagonally to create a magnetic stripe from the top corner to bottom corner of the nail.


xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Spaced Out
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Spaced Out
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Spaced Out


Orbits and Pieces – Throughout space, orbiting around planets you will find billions of pieces of stars, planets, and even stuff from earth. Imagine finding technology from earth light years away, crazy! This magnetic duochrome polish is crazy as those pieces of space junk. A vibrant magenta pink hue flips to a bold blue toned purple, for a shade fit for infinity and beyond.
For this design I held the magnet diagonally to create a magnetic stripe from the top corner to bottom corner of the nail.

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Orbits and Pieces
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Orbits and Pieces
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Orbits and Pieces
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer Orbits and Pieces


A Star Is Formed – What is a space collection without the stars? This holographic top coat is loaded with micro holo flakes that shimmer and sparkle in the light. While not quite a linear holo, theses micro flakes produce a beautiful holo flame that, when paired with any of the magnetic polishes, twinkle more than any galaxy in the sky. Shown is one coat over each of the shades in the magnetic collection. (same order as above and in the collage)

xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed
xoxoJen's swatch of KBShimmer A Star Is Formed

Each polish is worn in two coats with topcoat, and then finally topped with the holo topcoat A Star Is Formed for the last set of photos. The formula for these is amazingly smooth and easy to apply.

Well, I'm excited about this whole collection are you?
I'm totally loving the new packaging as well!
Also available with this launch is the KBShimmer magnet as pictured in the first collage.
The countdown has started, KBShimmer’s new look and the Launch Party Collection will blast off 03/15/18. What will you be picking up?

Also available at Color4Nails

Leesha's Lacquer: Rejected Trio

Releasing March 9th, this special trio is much like her OOAK series. Leesha says, "I don’t like to call them my rejects, but that’s sort of what they are!"
They’re polishes that didn’t fit in a collection and didn't have enough volume made to use as a OOAK of the month.

xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Rejected Trio

Royal Wedding - a gorgeous thermal that changes from a deep red to bright pink with colors in between as seen in my macro shot. It also has a helping of gold shimmer that sparkles through the thermal transition. I wore two coats with topcoat, formula was fantastic. You may need a third coat if you paint in thin coats.





Space Junk - a purple with a subtle shift from pink to green packed with different types and sizes of flakes and flakies.
Two coats with topcoat, such a deep lovely shade of grape!

xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Space Junk
xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Space Junk
xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Space Junk

Everything Under the Kitchen Sink - Named for the fact that about 10 different polishes make up this polish (and who knows how many different ingredients!), this gorgeous black has a little bit of everything! Holo sparkle, a green shifting shimmer, and a splash of rainbow shards of various kinds.
Who doesn't love a sexy black polish? two coats shown with topcoat. Formula was great!

xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Everything Under the Kitchen Sink
xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Everything Under the Kitchen Sink
xoxoJen's swatch of Leesha's Lacquer Everything Under the Kitchen Sink

This collection is limited edition, as Leesha did not record the recipe for any of these polishes! It’s one big 16oz batch for each shade, which translates to only 20 full sizes and 20 Minis.

Get yours March 9th at Leesha's Lacquer on Etsy.

Hella Handmade Customs: Tonic Polish

These beauties were part of the giveaway polishes that Hella Handmade Customs has been giving away during their birthday month. Named by fans, and now being released by Hela Handmade Customs two different ways. First is a limited quantity launch in the HHC store on Saturday March 10th, done in two waves, morning and later in the day. A pre-order release will be offered on May 1st-13th.

xoxoJen's swatch collage of Tonic Polish

Mahaloversary
A purple lit from within by a glowing peachy shimmer, iridescent particles of different sizes that shift yellow and green, and linear holo.

xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Mahaloversary
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Mahaloversary
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Mahaloversary


Go Shawty, It's Sherbert Day!
A bright cherry red lit from within by a copper shimmer, iridescent particles of different sizes that shift yellow and green, and linear holo.

xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Go Shawty, It's Sherbert Day!
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Go Shawty, It's Sherbert Day!
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic Go Shawty, It's Sherbert Day!


The Best Is Yet to Come
a denim blue with glowing copper shimmer, iridescent particles of different sizes that shift yellow and green, and scattered holo.

xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic The Best Is Yet to Come
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic The Best Is Yet to Come
xoxoJen's swatch of Tonic The Best Is Yet to Come

These polishes have a fantastic formula, and are all shown in two coats with topcoat. The shimmer, flake and holo have me ya'll!

What are you picking up on March 10?