Cult Nails Inescapable

We have all experienced those nail polishes that wow in the bottle, but underwhelm on the nail. I had the exact opposite experience with this next Cult Nails color though. I bought Inescapable as set with the other 2 colors Subline and Wanna Be in the collection.. This was the color while it looked nice, didn't wow me. I've always been underwhelmed with glitters like this because I don't find they really pop on the nail. In this case, I was very wrong!

Inescapable

 Inescapable is a black/brown jelly base with copper and pink glitters.

Color: This is described as a brown jelly by Cult Nails. This really looks more like a soft black to me with the tiniest hint of brown, The only time it looks really brown to me is on the first coat. That out of the way, this is stunning! The base doesn't drown the glitter which I was afraid of. The glitter really pops and this polish really sparkles! I love the use of pink/copper glitter with this base, because typically we see colors like this paired with silver glitter.

Formula: Excellent formula. This is a jam-packed glitter polish, but the formula is smooth and so easy to apply. This isn't chunky in the slightest. I used 3 coats above.

Price: This is $12.00 on the Cult Nails website.

Overall: What an amazing surprise I had with this polish. I admit, I doubted it at first, but now I absolutely adore it. This became and instant favorite for me, and I didn't take it off after I swatched it. I love Inescapable. This is hands down a must have, and a winning polish!

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Monday!

Throwback Thursday: KBShimmer Sugar Plum Faerie

I have for you today a holiday favorite of mine. This was a KBShimmer winter release in 2012, but was released for this year too. This made my Top 20 of 2012, and has remained a favorite KBShimmer of mine for all time!

Sugar Plum Faerie 

Sugar Plum Faerie is a soft plum violet crelly with berry colored holographic glitters in different sizes, a scattering of purple glitters  along with lime holographic glitters.

Collection: KBShimmer Winter 2012. Re-released in KBShimmer Winter 2014.

Color: I love non-traditional holiday colors, and this fits that perfectly. This color is festive and fits the season, without it screaming Christmas. I love the purple base, and the color of glitters mixed in. These are not colors I would ever chosen to go together in polish, but they compliment each other perfectly.

Formula: This is an easy to use glitter formula. Sugar Plum Faerie was opaque for me in 3 coats, but I added a 4th. 3 coats is really all you need, but if you want the base color to pop a bit more I recommend a 4th.

Price: This is $8.75 on the KBShimmer website.

Overall: Excellent all-around polish for the holidays and beyond. This is my favorite KBShimmer ever, and I have a soft spot for it. I think this is a definite must have in any nail polish collection.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 *Golden* Paint Splatters

Happy Thursday!

China Glaze Boundary of Memory

A little late to the game with this one, but that's ok! I have one of the China Glaze polishes from The Giver collection to show you. I think I'm the only person who never read the book or saw the movie. I remember in middle school other English classes read The Giver, but for some reason mine didn't. I have no idea what it's about or anything. I need to get on that.

On to polish...

Boundary of Memory

 Boundary of Memory is a mix of fine black, silver, copper, and brown glitter in a clear base.

Color: This is a unique one for sure, in formulation and color. I've never seen a glitter combination quite like this at all. I love it.

Formula: This was only a 2 coater, and applied easily. I miss glitters like this. You do not see very many fine 2 coat opaque glitters anymore at all. I love them so much, and unlike chunky glitters, I find these remove easily.

Price: I paid around $7-$7.50 for this at Sally's Beauty Supply.

Overall: Boundary of Memory is a beautiful and unique glitter mix. I absolutely love the fine opaque glitter, and it makes me yearn for more! This applied easily, and all around is awesome!

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Wednesday!

Essie Summit of Style

I have one of the new Essie Luxeffects released for the holiday season to share with you today. I haven't been all too enthused with drugstore offerings lately. In fact, I'm downright depressed. I do not see really any notable holiday nail polish collections at all. I did spot some holiday Essie polishes though. I must say Essie's holiday offerings don't really read holiday to me, but this glitter stood out.

Summit of Style over OPI Steady As She Rose

 Summit of Style is a mix of bronze glitters in a clear base.

Color: What made this stand out to me was the color. I have plenty of gold and silver glitter toppers. I even have copper glitter toppers, but bronze? Nope! This is new to me glitter topper color. I like it!

Formula: Excellent formula. I used 2 coats above. The glitter apply easily and evenly.

Price: I paid $8.50 for this at Walgreens.

Overall: Beautiful bronze glitter topper. No, this isn't the most spectacular creation in nail polish as far as innovation, but it's good. The color is different from other glitter toppers out there, and the formula is really nice. I like Summit of Style a lot.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Paint Splatters

Happy Tuesday!

Silly Bee's Chickadees "The Gift of Melly"- Steph's Silver White Winters + Giveaway!

*I received the following product in exchange for my honest review

*Sponsored giveaway

I'm very excited for this post. Last year, you might remember I was part of Silly Bee's Chickadee's The Gift of Melly for the holiday season. I was invited back to partake again this year with a handful of other great bloggers. Just like last year, proceeds ($2 from every bottle sold) will be donated to a charity of each blogger's choice.

My polish inspiration this year comes from one of my all time favorite movies, The Sound of Music. This is not what many consider a holiday movie, but when I was younger I always watched this movie around holiday time. I can always count on the songs from The Sound of Music to lift my spirits, especially "My Favorite Things". This is where my polish idea comes from...

"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things"

I wanted to create a wintery glitter mix that fits for the holidays and winter. Melissa of Silly Bee's Chickadees did an excellent job!

My charity of choice this year is the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. If you follow me on Instagram you may notice my kitty posts on Wednesdays and Fridays. I spend my Wednesday and Friday mornings at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando as a Kitty Cuddler and Kennel Coach. My responsibilities are to socialize animals, help potential adopters, and enrich shelter cats lives with treats and activities. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is an immense and meaningful part of my life. The staff and other volunteers all have tremendous hearts when dealing with animals and the community. If you purchase a bottle of Steph's Silver White Winters, $2 will be donated to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando!

Are you ready for swatches?

Steph's Silver White Winters over white

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Steph's Silver White Winters over light blue

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Steph's Silver White Winters over navy

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Steph's Silver White Winters is a mix of silver holographic glitters, satin aqua glitters, satin baby blue glitters, and micro iridescent glitter in a clear base.

I used one thick coat over a base on all of these. I recommend dabbing this polish on the nail for coverage in one coat.

The price for a full sized bottle is $10 and it is available for purchase today! To purchase click here.

The Gift of Melly isn't just me though! There are 6 other beautiful polishes in this collection! $2 from each of these will be donated to the charities listed below.

Jacki's Who-ville Christmas (Adventures In Acetone for Polished Girlz)
Emily's Dreaming of a White Christmas (The Lacquerologist for Second Chance for Animals)
Ida's Electric Snow (Ida Nails It for Hospice Austin)
Mishka's Rare Exports (Accio Lacquer for the Cancer Research Institute)
Sydney's Hot Chocolate (Polish Monster for Toys for Tots)
Diana's Merry Little Christmas (Polish Monster for the Alzheimer's Association)

Giveaway:

Silly Bee's Chickadee's has given me bottle of Steph's Silver White Winters to giveaway to one of you!
*USA addresses ONLY
*Giveaway ends Dec. 15th 12AM EST.
a Rafflecopter giveaway Many thanks to Melissa for including me in this project again this year! I appreciate not only her creative polish skills, but her generosity in all of her polish projects.  Check out Silly Bee's Chickadee's store, Facebook, and Instagram!  Happy Monday!