Indie Pickup May 2019

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Hello All! I have a short bath and body post today! I totally forgot to put these in my Polish Pickup post, but good news is that these are being released May 3-May 6. Indie Pickup is the non-polish items and I have two for you today!

Indie Pickup May 2019

KBShimmer Suns Out Collection, Swatches and Review

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Today is a big post so sit back! KBShimmer is releasing a collection of nine tri-thermals. These all include aurora shimmers too! It really took forever to swatch these so I really hope you check them  out. I didn't get pictures of the shifting shimmers, but just trust me, they exist haha. I really wanted to show of the three colors of each polish, so that was my focus.

KBShimmer Suns Out Collection

May 2019 Polish Pickup Offerings: 1980s

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Polish Pickup returns next week with a theme of 1980s. They did 1990s not too long ago, but I guess people couldn't get enough of decades. So for the 80s, we have lots of fun colors and the inspirations are super fun. I didn't grow up in the 80s, since I was born late into them, but I still know much about it due to my older siblings and cousins. Happy to report I know these inspirations! Ok, let's get to it!

May 2019 Polish Pickup Offerings: 1980s

Pusheen Calendar Series: Sitting in the Rain

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Today, Pusheen is sitting in the rain. She's chilling with her sister, staring at the bad weather outside. That seems to keep happening here too. And always on the weekend, sigh. Another forecast of rainy weather. But it will bring May flowers, right? It feels like forever since my last Pusheen mani. So I guess April has been forever!

Pusheen Calendar Series: Sitting in the Rain

Girly Bits Polish Con Limited Editions

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I have more from Girly Bits today! During Polish Con on April 6th, she had a few limited editions. Well don't be sad if you didn't go to the event. You can buy the Limited Editions still! But hurry, as these will only be available until around May 12th. I suggest joining her Facebook group for an exact date. All three polishes are super dimensional and flakie, so let's get to the photos.

Girly Bits Polish Con Limited Editions

Stella Chroma Americana Collection for Spring 2019

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Stella Chroma has a brand new collection out and I'm all about it. I love to travel and one of my goals is to visit all 50 states! America is just so diverse and filled with all these fun locations. I'm proud to say I've been to all the places the polishes below were inspired by. I hope she expands the collection as time passes. Click "Read More" below for swatches and my stories about each location.

Stella Chroma Americana Collection for Spring 2019

Girly Bits April 2019 CotM: Blooper Reel & April Fool's Gold

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Hope you had a lovely holiday weekend, whether or not you celebrate Passover or Easter. Otherwise, it was just a pretty weekend here! Before the month ends, you might want to grab the Girly Bits April CoTM. If you don't know, she releases a duo every month! Usually group members of her Facebook group suggest names and it's a fun little contests. Well you have just over a week to grab these, so let's show them off!

Girly Bits Springles Gradient with Floral Stamping

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Happy holiday weekend! Friday was the start of Passover and today is Easter. I just really needed time off for that reason, and although I planned separate Easter Art, I ended up wearing this over a week. And for today, I ended up wearing one of the colors in this mani! Okay, let's check it out!

Girly Bits Springles Gradient with Floral Stamping

Girly Bits Spring 2019 Holo Collection, Swatches and Review

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While I plan to post art today, I really wanted to get the new Girly Bits collection posted since it will release on April 19 and there's a discount for one week! The Spring 2019 Collection consists of 6 shimmery and holo-y polishes. 3 of the colors are on the warmer side, and 3 on the cooler side. All of my swatches show off the sparkle in these so let's check them out.

Girly Bits Spring 2019 Holo Collection, Swatches and Review

Plaid Nail Art with Sunflower Stamping

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I told you I had another Jessica Cosmetics Tea Party nail art and it's also another springy look! I'm feeling all the florals and I really can't wait to do more. I had to squeeze in one floral mani ASAP so I had to grab this new Born Pretty plate and I am digging it!

Plaid Nail Art with Sunflower Stamping

Easter Nail Art: Gradient Dots

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I'm going to attempt to do a week of springy art! I've been enjoying doing art and leaving it on for a week at a time. It's just been what I've been in the mood for. I told you I was loving the Jessica Cosmetics Tea Party Collection and I've just been doing loads of art with it. I have also been in a dotty look so I went for an old favorite, gradient dots!

Easter Nail Art: Gradient Dots

Jessica Cosmetics Metallic Duo

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It's Friday! I have lots of weekend plans. Tonight, I'm heading to an academic society I belong to for a lecture (it's fun, I promise! And there's wine and cheese lol). And Sunday, I'm finally seeing The Book of Mormon! I've been wanting to see that show forever. In between, I'll have 30 papers to grade and hopefully catching up on swatching but LOL, I'm so behind! I have these two metallic polishes from Jessica, so let's look at them!

Jessica Cosmetics Metallic Duo

Born Pretty Wooden Shadow, Swatches and Review

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I wanted to tackle a few of the Born Pretty items I received. One of the items I chose this round is a tri-thermal. I first tried one a few months ago and was pretty successful in seeing all three colors. I really wanted a spring color, so I chose the yellow based thermal! Yellow screams spring to me.

Born Pretty Wooden Shadow, Swatches and Review

Born Pretty Black Stamping Polish in Throne with 90s Stamping

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Since I had a bunch of my Jessica Cosmetics polishes out while I was re-organizing, I grabbed a bunch of bright colors, my new Born Pretty Plate (L002) and a new Born Pretty stamping polish. I sat down and got to stamping to create this funky 90s look. I'll do another review of this plate, but I figured I would start with a two for one!

Born Pretty Black Stamping Polish in Throne with 90s Stamping

Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty Collection Ombre Gradient

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When I shared the Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty Collection yesterday, I promised you art! I feel like this art was somewhat  predictable. This trio just lends itself to be a beautiful gradient and well, it does! I also mentioned the 11 day Phenom claim. While I didn't wear this for 11 days, I did wear it for 7 days and had no chips! So I feel like yes, I could have gotten their 11 days! Anyway, let's get to this simple and palette cleansing art.

Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty Collection Ombre Gradient

Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty Collection, Swatches and Review

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I am very much still loving and playing with the Jessica Cosmetics Tea Party Collection, but I took a little break to check out them Phenom line's new trio. The phenom line is different from their regular line. The formula cures in the sunlight and can last up to 11 days with their system. I can't remember the last time I wore a polish for 11 days, but I always have excellent wear with the Phenom line! Ok, let's get to the colors!

Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty Trio

KBShimmer Launch Party 2019 Trio

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Happy Friday! To kick off the weekend, I'm sharing the newest trio from KBShimmer which will be releasing on Monday, April 8th! One year ago, KBShimmer took a leap forward and launched a new look to celebrate the anniversary of our 10th year in business! We debuted our new logo and packaging featuring holographic accents by bringing you Launch Party, a beautiful magnetic space-themed collection! Now, we celebrate the one year anniversary of KBShimmer's new look - which we love even more today! - by bringing you a new magnetic top coat trio! These shifty stunners require lots of photos, so let's get to it!

KBShimmer Launch Party 2019 Trio

Jessica Cosmetics Tea Party Rainbow Mandala Nail Art

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The Jessica Cosmetics Tea Party Spring 2019 Collection landed at my front door right before my Spring Break. I didn't have time to swatch them but immediately sat down and did some art! Then I didn't get a chance to post it because of all the Polish Con polishes. I posted swatches yesterday (on my shorter nails) and now I'm sharing art one. I already did more art since this post! You can purchase The Tea Party Collection here.

Jessica Cosmetics Tea Party Rainbow Mandala Nail Art

Jessica Cosmetics Spring 2019, Tea Party Collection

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I love cremes, pastels, and spring collections. When I saw previews of this collection on Instagram, I was like Yes, please!! Something about bright pastels just get me. As soon as this collection landed, I immediately did some art (come back tomorrow) and then I finally got to sit down and swatch these! Well, I immediately did some more art after cause I just love these colors! So let's get to the Tea Party Collection!

Jessica Cosmetics Spring 2019, Tea Party Collection

 

Alter Ego Unakite, April CoTM

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We're pushing through the first week of April. I hope your month is off to a good start and you didn't experience any pranks! April 2nd means I have one month of classes left to teach. WHAAATT?! Anyway, I have Alter Ego's April color of the month and it's so pretty! With all the events happening, you might want to budget in this color!

Alter Ego Unakite, April CoTM

April 2019 Polish Pickup Offerings: Famous Works of Art

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Happy April! I'm kicking the month off with Polish Pickup, which will debut on Friday! I have a few offerings, in addition to an IPU item. I can't even believe it's April already. For me, April is like the end of the year. Just one more month of teaching. Where does time go?! Anyway! I'm ready to kick off this month with some gorgeous polishes.