KBShimmer Winter 2013 Collection : Part 2

You can see part one of this review here.

Today, I have the second part of my KBShimmer Winter 2013 Collection review. I'm going to show you three glitter toppers - one was the 2013 charity polish and two are from the blogger collection.

Base and top coats used: essie First Base and Gelous

First up is Kringle All the Way, which was the 2013 charity polish. Christy used $4.00 from the sale of each bottle to purchase toys for Toys for Tots and this year $2968.00 was raised - that was 742 bottles sold!! Kringle All the Way consists of green, red, and silver circle glitter of different sizes in a clear base. The glitter reminds me of ornaments and is the perfect Christmas glitter. Shown here is two dabbed coats over two coats of Orly Liquid Vinyl. The large circles did sink but it was easy enough to fish them out. As with any glitter packed polish, the clear base of this is on the thick side in order to suspend all of the glitter.

Next up is Toast-ess with the Mostess, which was a collaboration with Valesha from Peachy Polish. The pink, silver and gold glitter is supposed to be reminiscent of champagne and I LOVE the combination. This was perfect for the holiday season but also great for any time of year. A great way to be flashy and classy. (HA!) Shown here are two dabbed coats over two coats of OPI My Vampire is Buff. Again, the large circles were sinkers but, as you can see, easy enough to fish out. As with Kringle All the Way, the clear base of this is on the thick side so dabbing is the easiest way to work with the polish..

 

Finally, we have I Only Have Ice For You, which was a collaboration with Sarah from Chalkboard Nails. This topper is jam-packed with tiny holographic glitters and white flakes and Sarah said "it reminds [her] of a snowglobe" which I think is a great descriptor. It also reminds me of the days when the trees are covered in hoarfrost and the whole world sparkles. Show here is one easy coat over two coats of KBShimmer Plum Tuckered Out.

That finishes off this two part review. Which one was your favourite?

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KBShimmer Winter 2013 Collection : Part 1

KBShimmer is one of my favourite indie brands, with good reason. Their formula is consistent and their collections are always exciting and unique. Today I'm going to show you one colour from their winter collection and two that are a part of their blogger collection.

Base & top coat used: essie First Base and Gelous

First up we have Snow Flaking Way, which was from the winter collection. Christy Rose's inspiration for this one was midnight snow flurries. The blurple jelly base is nicely pigmented and there was a good distribution of glitter. The snowflakes did sink (as most large glitter does) but I had no problems fishing out several. Because they are large and flat they do stick out a bit on the curve of my nail but it's not annoying at all. Shown here is three coats.

Next is Will Yule Marry Me, which is a collaboration with Chelsea from The Nail Network. Chelsea's inspiration for this polish was Christmas Eve, which is when she got engaged! The navy blue (pulls more like a blackened teal on me) crelly base of this is AMAZING and the glitter distribution was perfect. Plus, I have a weakness for circle glitter. It's still a blingy polish but somehow seems more understated or sophisticated. This is my favourite from the whole collection! Shown here is three coats.

Finally, we have Plum Tuckered Out, which was a collaboration with Sheila from Pointless Cafe. Ungh, I'm dead. That shimmer - so, so gorgeous! This plum creme had an amazing formula with the most incredible blue shimmer which is highly visible on the nail. I love the simplicity of this one - it was another favourite from the collection. Shown here is two coats.

So, those are the three stand-alones that I purchased from the collection. Aren't they all stunning? Keep an eye out, on Friday I will be showing you the three glitter toppers that I purchased.

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