Monday, December 10, 2012

glitter obsession: Barielle Giveaway

glitter obsession: Barielle Giveaway: A big thanks to Barielle for sending me TWO 5 piece polish sets to give away to some awesome readers! If you'd like ...

Saturday, November 10, 2012

China Glaze Cirque Du Soleil wheel

It's 12:49am right now...

Here's the collection on a mail wheel. Sorry it's not the best pic...

*edit - Better photo in semi daylight - it's cloudy this morning
China Glaze Cirque Du Soleil China Glaze Cirque Du Soleil Old Photo China Glaze Cirque Du Soleil

Friday, November 9, 2012

Gold Top Coats - OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty

Just a quick post comparing the two gold top coats.  The only real difference I can see is Zoya Gilty has bigger gold flakes. Also, Zoya Gilty comes in a 3 piece box set with Raven and Purity for $35 and OPI's The Man with the Golden Gun is $30 a bottle.

OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty


Close up - Zoya is on the left OPI on the right
OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty


Below I'm wearing OPI The Man with the Golden Gun on my index and ring fingers and Zoya Gilty on my middle and pinky fingers. 

OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty

Below is a shot of Zoya Raven alone


Zoya Raven


A couple box shots

OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty
OPI The Man with the Golden Gun vs Zoya Gilty

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Cute-tickle Nails: Cute-tickle Nails Giveaway

Cute-tickle Nails: Cute-tickle Nails Giveaway: Hello Everyone, As promised here is a new Giveaway! A show of my appreciation for you all, my lovely readers. Closes 11th November and ope...

Friday, October 19, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

BEST POLISH SWAP EVER!!!

My swap partner just received her package today so I'm finally sharing my goodies with you guys.  I got my box on Monday and have been loving it ever since.  

25 bottles of nail polish from Brazil!!!  I would usually save this pic for last, but here they are - Aren't they AMAZING!!!

Ultimate Polish Swap

Hits No Olimpo Collection
Hits No Olimpo

Hits Phenomena Collection
Hits Phenomena

Hits Preciosa Collection
Hits Preciosa

Two bottles of Sabrina Sato
Sabrina Sato Nail Polish

Nail stickers, fimo, and Candy - YAY!

  Nail art supplies
Candy from Brazil

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Hommes de Femmes by Numera: Hommes de Femmes' 100th Post!

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

GoingtotheShowing: 350 Followers Giveaway

GoingtotheShowing: 350 Followers Giveaway: I am so honored to have 300 followers! With that said, I am glad to bring to you lacquer lovers another giveaway! It wouldn't be possible ...

Lace and Lacquers: 750 FACEBOOK LIKES GIVEAWAY!

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Lauriestrodes Fun With Nails: One Year Blogiversary!!!

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Review & Giveaway – 3 Free Nail Lacquer by butter LONDON

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A Polish Addict: Shimmer Polish Giveaway!!

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Deuce Beauties: Giveaway: Your choice from Black Cat Lacquer!

Deuce Beauties: Giveaway: Your choice from Black Cat Lacquer!: Hi everyone! The amazing Sabrina over at  Black Cat Lacquer  is giving away one of her polishes from her new Night Clubbing Collection! Cli...

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Nail Drama: Nail Polish Giveaway (Open)

Nail Drama: Nail Polish Giveaway (Open): Giveaway time. Yay!!!! This is a very simple giveaway to win 15 Nail Polishes from Australian Brands. I hope you all enter and enjoy this gi...

Thursday, August 23, 2012

My Epic Haul (of Shame...)

So yesterday on my lunch break I went to pick up the full OPI Germany collection and 3 OPI Halloween mini sets that I ordered.  I also ended up getting 2 OPI Pink of Hearts 2012 sets.  I thought this was a pretty nice haul and happily walked back to my office...

OPI Haul

Now comes the shame part...

I saw these on my walk back and just had to have them... So I went from having no KleanColor polishes to now having 48 mini bottles and 2 bottles of Nicole by OPI's It's up to You...

Kleancolor/Nicole by OPI Haul


Hello my name is KimKim and I'm a polishaholic... 

Here is a pic of my epic haul (of shame):
Epic Haul (of shame)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Criminal Nails: It's GIVEAWAY time!

Criminal Nails: It's GIVEAWAY time!: Haaaai! I hit 100 followers just some hours ago, and I am madly happy about it. I will spare you the history class ("Ladies and Gents, ...

Mattese Elite - Mon Amour

After the OPI Baby Blue fail I wanted something bold and flashy! Mattese Elite's Mon Amour was the perfect answer. Just look at the bottle! Look at all that GLITTER!!!

  Mattese Elite Mon Amour

 I got a little glitter happy... I think this is 3 coats of full coverage (no undies)

  Mattese Elite Mon Amour

 So pretty! I couldn't stop looking at it

  Mattese Elite Mon Amor

Monday, August 20, 2012

glitter obsession: China Glaze Bohemian Luster Chrome Giveaway

glitter obsession: China Glaze Bohemian Luster Chrome Giveaway: Hiya ladies! I've been waiting on this one for awhile. When I bought a set for myself, I purchased another entire set for a lucky reader to ...

OPI - Baby Blue (FAIL!!!)

I got some nail mail today - YAY!!! Nail Mail

 The first bottle I wanted to try was OPI's Baby Blue.  Just look how pretty the bottle is!!! I looks beautiful!

OPI - Baby Blue

 Then I tried it on....

OPI Baby Blue

This is a quick and dirty pic - no clean up, no topcoat, no nothing! This color definitely NEEDS and "undie."  Of course this was REMOVED from my nails RIGHT AWAY!!!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

OPI DS Sapphire over Wet n Wild Teal Steel

Yesterday, I wore Wnw Teal Steel. It was pretty. A nice pretty bluish teal(?). Easy application, nice bright color

3 coats of Wet n Wild Teal Steel
Wet n Wild Teal Steel
Today, I decided I wanted to wear OPI's DS Sapphire. I've tried it on before - Sapphire by itself is kind of a grayish/silver light blue holo.  It's pretty but I didn't LOVE it... I knew from prior experience that I needed to find Sapphire an "underwear."

So instead of removing yesterday's polish I was just going to paint over them and try to find DS Sapphire's "panty." I looked through my bins for any light/sky/baby/pastel blue I could find. I had them lined up and was about to start. Then I decided to just try and paint Sapphire over WnW Teal Steel. I LOVED IT!!! And here it is:

1 coat of OPI DS Sapphire over 3 coats of Wet n Wild Teal Steel
OPI DS Sapphire over WnW Teal Steal
OPI DS Sapphire over WnW Teal Steal
Isnt it pretty?!?!

I know it's not a great "panty" for DS Sapphire. But I don't care I like it! I'll Probably try a lighter polish under Sapphire next time. But for today I'm happy!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

glitter obsession: Giveaway

glitter obsession: Giveaway: Hiya gorgeous! Good news, I've got a new giveaway starting today! I appreciate all the love and support and comments from ya'll, and the che...

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Holly and Polish: China Glaze On Safari Collection Giveaway!

Holly and Polish: China Glaze On Safari Collection Giveaway!: Hey everyone! In celebration of the one year anniversary of Holly and Polish, I will be hosting a giveaway! One of my lucky readers will w...

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Gnarly Gnails: 500 Followers Giveaway

Gnarly Gnails: 500 Followers Giveaway: Holy Crap guys! 500 came out of nowhere! Thank you SOOOOO MUCH! I can't believe it, I'm totally stoked and honored that I have 50...

Saturday, June 30, 2012

OPI BLACK SPOTTED!!! (over chrome)

I am in love with it! It's fun but can't waste any of it... lol I was ready to buy 9 bottles (yup at 13.90 euros a bottle) of this polish off of Sephora's french website - UNTIL it came to shipping - they wouldnt ship to the US...
First, I used Wet n Wild's new(ish) chromes

 Wet n Wild Chrome

Thumb - I Got a New Com-pewter, Pointer - Hog-Quartz School, Middle - Grew Up in Cobalt-imore, Ring - Preious Petals, and Pinky - Stay Outta My Bimuth

THEN OPI's BLACK SPOTTED!!!!!

OPI Black Spotted
OPI Black Spotted
OPI Black Spotted

OPI's Black Spotted - I LOVE IT! (but I still love shatter) The application is KINDA like shatter. The thinner the coat of polish the better (you can always add a little more). I think the polish was thinner than shatter and it has a shiny finish unlike shatter's dull finish until you add topcoat.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

I have OPI's Black Spotted!!!

IT'S HERE!!! YAY!!! OMG I don't believe it's here (WHY AM I WEARING DARK POLISH TODAY?!?!?!?!) I will definitely be playing with this polish tonight!

OPI Black Spotted

Will post more pics tonight/tomorrow... :)

Monday, June 25, 2012

Deborah Lippmann - Edge of GLORY!!!

Deborah Lippmann for Gaga's Workshop Barney New York Edge of Glory I know this came out last year, but I just got it last week and I love it! Yes, I bought 2 sets and the Juicy pack also... What can I say... They were PRETTY! Deborah Lippmann Deborah Lippmann - Edge of Glory The base color is a black creme. This is 2 coats (please don't mind the nicks and mess, I was rushing to get pics in the sun - it was a rainy day) Deborah Lippmann - Edge of Glory Base Color Deborah Lippmann - Edge of Glory base color Then you add the 3d holographic top color! It has blue, orange, and green flakies! Deborah Lippmann - Edge of Glory Deborah Lippmann - Edge of Glory Deborah Lippmann - Edge of Glory (I think I need to find the Finger Paints LE flakies next...)

Fingers Polish Mania: Elevation Polish Giveaway!!

Fingers Polish Mania: Elevation Polish Giveaway!!: The time has come for this fabulous giveaway!  I have teased you enough.  Elevation Polish was generous enough to donate an entire set from ...

Sunday, June 24, 2012

hotpinkaurora: hotpinkaurora's 300th Post Giveaway!

hotpinkaurora: hotpinkaurora's 300th Post Giveaway!: Ah! I'm so incredibly excited to have blogged for this long.  This post is my 300th post! I've decided to celebrate by hosting a giveaway. E...

Josie's Nails: Josie's Nails Summer Polish Giveaway

Josie's Nails: Josie's Nails Summer Polish Giveaway: Here is a brand new summer giveaway! Thank you to all of my followers, this giveaway is to show you all my appreciation. The winner will als...

Sassy Lacquer: NERD LACQUER GIVEAWAY!

Sassy Lacquer: NERD LACQUER GIVEAWAY!: Well, I have been pondering this decision lately and I have decided to GIVEAWAY my extra Nerd Lacquer polishes!! (FYI: These aren't the act...

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Essie - Coat Azure

Coat Azure - a breathtaking medium blue with shimmer This is the first polish I chose to wear after taking off my Gelish. It's a beautiful blue with micro-shimmer! Love the color, easy application. Essie Coat Azure Essie Coat Azure Essie Coat Azure Not the best pic below but I found this polish at Ross for $3.49! Yup, $3.49 - SCORE! Essie Coat Azure

Nails after Gelish...

I've been playing with Gelish and other soak off gel polishes for the past year (almost a year). It was nice knowing that my polish wouldn't chip for 2 weeks and I could always paint over them like regular nails. Here are some pics of my nails after I soaked off the Gelish... Nails after Gelish My nails seem fine, not thin or damaged - that's just some of the gel that didn't soak/scrape off completely. Nails after Gelish

I'm back...

WOW! I can't believe it's been almost a year since my last post. I was mainly playing with Gelish and other soak off gel polishes since my last post but I'M BACK now! :)