Monday, September 18, 2017

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

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Today is a great day! It's my father's birthday and later, I'll celebrate with him! My father means the world to me and this year was a milestone for him for so many reasons. I'm so happy to celebrate with him later. It's why I also waited to reveal my collaboration shade with KBShimmer!! The Fall 2017 KBShimmer collection is a special one, and it features 12 bloggers! I was so honored when Christy asked me if I would be interested in this collaboration. Of course! I'm really bad at custom polishes. I just don't know what I want! But Christy nailed my inspiration and I can say, she perfectly brought a special moment to life! 

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration


Remember when I mentioned I wore a polish on my vacation in July that I couldn't share yet?! It was this one! I wore it for 9 straight days before any major chips, so, the formula is awesome!

I gave Christy a bunch of photographs that I took from the holidays in NYC. I think NYC during the holidays is so magical. Growing up here, I'm very much immune to how special NYC can be. But the holidays--you can't deny it. My boyfriend and I have been going to the Rockefeller Christmas Tree since 2009. It's basically our little tradition. Last year, we decided to go on the last day, right before they turned off the lights for the season. It was so cool to watch. I snapped this picture RIGHT before the 9pm cutoff!


So I knew I wanted to have a steel grey base to my polish to represent all the buildings of NYC. Rockefeller always has this purple uplighting on the building and it represents the glow you see all around NYC during the season, hence the shimmer. Lastly, I needed the rainbow flakes for the twinkling lights that are everywhere. Didn't Christy nail it?! It's all in this polish.

High-Rise to the Occasion: 2 coats plus top coat.  The official description for my polish from KBShimmer: "Michelle from Ehmkay Nails wanted a polish that expressed her photos of the holidays in NYC. The steel of the high-rise buildings, the twinkle of the holiday decor, and the glow of the violet up lighting inspired this crelly polish. A light gray color, this polish has a soft violet shimmer, while pops of rainbow metallic flakes give this shade perfectly NYC look." I love everything about this polish!

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

In the sunlight, that gorgeous violet shimmer comes out! It's really very prominent in person!
 
KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

I would never think of a polish that wouldn't look amazing matte, because I'm obsessed with matte top coat. The rainbow flakes are so perfect matte. It almost makes the grey base look lavender. 

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

Well, I hope you love my little polish. I know I do. My polish, along with 11 other bloggers (and 2 contributions from Christy!) will be debuting at Polish Con this Saturday 9/23. They will be available on 10/13 for $9.25. Also! This collection will be entirely 5 free and stay tuned as KBShimmer will eventually switch over to mostly 5 free polishes!

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34 comments:

  1. This is a really cool polish! She totally nailed your inspiration.

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    1. I agree! I love the end result. It all comes together.

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  2. I absolutely love this!! Love your inspiration photo too!

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    1. Thank you! I have hundreds of photos of the Rockefeller Tree but I just love this final night photo.

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    1. The shimmer in the sun definitely has a hint of neon brightness!

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  4. It is so wonderful to be a part of this collaboration. You must be walking on air. This polish is perfect for your inspiration. She captured everything magical about NYC and the tree. Beautiful.

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    1. I am! I was so surprised when I was asked and I'm so happy with seeing my favorite time of year in NYC turned into a polish!

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  5. Congratulations! It's a beautiful polish and I can't wait to wear it. I'll be getting my swatch on this week. :)

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    1. Let me know how you like it! The shimmer is much more prominent in person!

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  6. Well I just added this to my PC wishlist 😂

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    1. 🤣🤣 I think you'll love it. And wait until you see everyone's!

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  7. That's so pretty! How exciting to have your own polish collab. Congrats!

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    1. Thank you! I was so excited when she asked! I knew I wanted it to mean something and NYC holidays won over.

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  8. Wow, that polish is beautiful!! Christy captured that photo perfectly. Congrats on having your own polish too!

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  9. This is gorgeous! I will be sure to pick it up.

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  10. Whoa this has so much going on, I love it! It's unique and beautiful.

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    1. I think the flakes and shimmers go together tho!

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  11. So totally nailed you inspiration photo and the two of you created a gorgeous polish together. Seeing the Rockafeller tree is something I've had on my bucket list since high-school, maybe one of these day's I'll get to cross that item off. I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating with your dad!

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    1. I hope you get to see it one day! We only live about a 15 minute walk so we go every year just to go at this point haha. I'll be wearing the polish when I see it this year!

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  12. This is so beautiful. Definitely one of my favorites. And hullo, looks amazing with matte topcoat.

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    1. I love it with matte! I'm so happy how it came out!

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  13. Ohhhh!! I love this so much! It's so(ooooo) pretty! :)

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  14. I love your color, Michelle, it's gorgeous!

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  15. Ohhh, how gorgeous! I love those flakies SO hard.

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  16. This is stunning! Love it matte!

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    1. Thank you! I knew I wanted a polish that looked awesome matte.

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