Kinetics Hello, Ice Cream Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Part 2

Hello again friends! For those of you living in southern Ontario, I hope these spring and summer colours will distract you from the cruel joke mother nature has decided to play on us. Yesterday we had wonderfully mild temperatures and I could've done without my jacket but today...man, I don't even know what to say except I'm glad I haven't put away my winter clothing yet.

Today I have the rest of the swatches from the Kinetics Nail Systems Hello, Ice Cream! Spring/Summer 2014 collection. In case you missed part 1 of this awesomely colourful collection, that post can be read here.

Here is what the company has to say about this collection:

"Hello, Ice Cream! collection consists of six beautiful and fresh colors. Inspired by the latest fashion trend of Pastel Neons, as featured on many designer runway shows - the wearable hues are a fun and practical way to embrace energy and playfulness.

Each of the unique six shades are drenched in color and charged with matte effect, uniquely created for tasteful degustations for all fashionistas."

Today I will be reviewing the three polishes on the left in the picture above, Pistachio Sorbet, Lemon Zest and Salty Caramel. I love all their media banners for this collection, the graphics and designs are so cute.

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Kinetics Hello, Ice Cream Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Part 1

Hello again friends! Today I have some swatches from Kinetics Nail Systems Hello, Ice Cream! Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Just the words ice cream, spring, summer puts my mind at ease knowing this brutal winter will eventually come to an end...hopefully sooner than later. Here is what the company has to say about this awesome collection:

"Hello, Ice Cream! collection consists of six beautiful and fresh colors. Inspired by the latest fashion trend of Pastel Neons, as featured on many designer runway shows - the wearable hues are a fun and practical way to embrace energy and playfulness.

Each of the unique six shades are drenched in color and charged with matte effect, uniquely created for tasteful degustations for all fashionistas."

Today I will be reviewing the three polishes on the right in the picture above, Raspberry Cream, Very Berry and Blueberry Biscuit. I love all their media banners for this collection, the graphics and designs are so cute.

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Sally Hansen Satin Glam Chic Pink and Crystalline

We are back to our regular programming! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Last week southern Ontario was hit with an awful ice storm and we were without power for a couple days. It was pretty scary knowing so many homes were effected when the temperature dropped to -21 degrees one night. It was so sad to see so many trees frozen in place or completely ruined by the weight of the ice on the branches. This was a poor tree on my street, so thankful it didn't fall on my neighbour's roof!

Thankfully our power came back before Christmas day. We were able to celebrate in the warmth of our own home and extremely grateful for friends and family...and little things we take for granted, like power.

A week or two ago we received a bunch of Sally Hansen press sample package and now that we have power back we are slowly but surely sharing what we received. Today on the blog is Sally Hansen's Satin Glam in Chic Pink and Crystalline. Sally Hansen describes the collection as:

"An innovative new line of special  effect polishes that brush on glossy before immediately drying to a satin finish."

"Formula is infused with tiny pearl particles to add a high luster and satin ribbon glow, while the rich, saturated pigments result in an intense colour look."


While I've loved Sally Hansen before my polish obsession started I must admit that the varying bottle shapes for every new collection does kind of irk the OCD in me when I line them up in my melmer. Although I must say that the bottle shape for this collection is pretty cute, I think it's the same bottles they used for the Lustre Shine collection. Onto the swatches...

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Nelly Polish: World's First Dried Polish! Beeny and Looe

Hi friends! Happy Thursday I hope all of you are having a good week! Today I have a product I'm super excited to share with you all. A while back the Royal Air had become much more strict with their regulations and polish coming out of the UK was near impossible. I was so bummed when I heard about it because I love to swap and there are some really amazing brands, big names and indies that are only available in the UK.

For some time I gave up on the idea of purchasing or swapping polishes from the UK until I came across an indie maker who came up with the most brilliant idea ever, dried polish! Who would've thought the answer was that simple! Hilary runs and owns Nelly Polish and she sells the world's first dried polish. The approach is so simple, Hilary sells dehydrated polish already mixed with colour mica/pigments, glitters and mixing balls without the base which makes it completely safe to ship overseas. When you receive the mix all you need to do is add clear polish, shake and ta-da! She offers her polishes in 3 different options, regular premixed polishes priced at $8.92USD, the dried polish in bottles priced at $7.30 or just the dried polish in a packet priced at $4.87. So not only is the idea ingenious, it is very affordable.

The process very simple and fun to do, the package included easy to follow instructions. Hilary kindly sent us Beeny and Looe for review. For Beeny I followed the instructions closely, added polish to the bottle and shook like crazy. I had to pour a little in at a time because the dried polish took up 2/3 of the bottle. For Looe I decided to dump out half of the dried polish first, add polish, mix and then add the remaining dried polish back into the mix. I found that method, although messier mixed better. The entire process was really fun but I sugguest to do the mixing in a well ventilated room or outside.

L-R: Beeny and Looe

Click to see how the polishes turned out!

Ciaté Chalkboard Manicure Nail Set

Hi Everyone! Today, I have the Ciaté Chalkboard Manicure Nail Set to share with you!