Hitting the Pause Button

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Hi everyone! Didya miss me? I'm still around but some of you who have been around a long time may have noticed that I'm not posting as much as I used to. Like by at least half - maybe even 3/4ths.

And I'm more stressed than when I was posting a lot. That's me - always bassackwards.

So...I've come to the decision that I need a blogging hiatus. At least a semi-hiatus. I will still be doing The Digital Dozen and I may pop in randomly with a silly post or a rant or Bits and Bobs now and then if I have time. And I have some polish collections already swatched that I'm so behind on that I will be posting for you. So I'm not completely running away.

But I've got a lot of personal stuff going on right now in my life and I feel that until I get that settled, I can't really be here for you guys.

This is me right now.

So please don't forget me! I'll be back when I get my personal ducks in a row. And if they continue to give me trouble, I may pick them off with a BB gun one by one! Duck Soup!

Catch me on Instagram in the mean time - I'll be posting there more while the blog is on hiatus.

I appreciate all of you SO MUCH and thanks for being here with me all this time. ♥

Until later...

XOXO
Sheila

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The Digit-al Dozen Pattern on Pattern: Day 5 Diagonal Floral Stamping and the "Rest"

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Day 5 of Digit-al Dozen Week!! The theme for this month is Pattern on Pattern. So for the final day I did a diagonal stamping mani. And of course it's also the day I show you what didn't make the cut. In this case, there's one that didn't make the cut and one I was too dumb to use for the prompt because it was perfect!

The Digit-al Dozen Pattern on Pattern

For this mani I did a diagonal using Nails Inc. Belgrave Place (purchased by me) and Zoya Eden (swatches here - sent for review).  Then I used DRK-A plate for the flowers, using the same colors in reverse. Finally, I finished up with a coat of Zoya Matte Velvet Top Coat (purchased by me).

And the fail...

I used Zoya Taylor and Barry M 293 Grey and a sponge to make the mottled effect and did freehand criss-cross lines (like you'd do for an Argyle Mani) - with a coat of Zoya Matte Velvet Top Coat. I think it just didn't seem "finished" and I'd lost my mojo lol!


And this is the one I posted without thinking it would be perfect for the theme!

Check out the details in my post here.

Thanks for checking in! Be sure to check the links below to see what creations the other lovelies in The Digit-al Dozen have for you - and we'll see you next month!

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Darling Diva St. Patrick's Day Collection 2015 - Swatches and Review

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Happy FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!

Today I have the Darling Diva St. Patrick's Day Collection for you and it's launching TONIGHT!

As you know, St. Patrick's Day is my favorite holiday so I'm happy to be showing you these - meet me after the jump for my swatches and review!

Darling Diva Polish

St. Patrick's Day Collection 2015

Nail of the Day: Spiral Nail Art with KBShimmer Swirls Nail Vinyl Decals

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Just another quick Nail of the Day post with a short review on the KBShimmer Swirls nail vinyls...

For this manicure I used KBShimmer Honeydew List and China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy. On the thumb, ring and pinkie I did a simple toothpick marble. After they were dry, I used the KBShimmer Swirls nail vinyl decals as stencils, making sure to place them with part hanging over the edge of the nail so I would have a way to remove them. I covered with one coat of KBShimmer Eclipse and then removed the swirls with tweezers. One coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top for the top coat and BAM - cool, easy nail art!

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I had no issues at all with using the vinyl decals - super easy and fool-proof. Protip: Don't try to use them without leaving part hanging off the nail or you won't be able to grab to remove.

For $5, you receive 3 different style spirals and swirls in two sizes, 64 pieces per sheet.

You can purchase these at the KBShimmer shop here. You can also check out the KBShimmer blog here and follow along on Facebook here and Instagram here.

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The Digit-al Dozen Pattern on Pattern: Day 4 Doctor Who on Stripes

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Day 4 of Digit-al Dozen Week!! The theme for this month is Pattern on Pattern. So for today's mani I have Doctor Who over some freehand stripes

The Digit-al Dozen Pattern on Pattern

For this mani I used my (then) current manicure (so this is sort of an Extend-A-Mani!) of Elevation Polish Shilin Stone Forest (swatches here - sent for review) and did stripes in black, white and Picture Polish Eyre. Photo of the base alone below. Then I used some Doctor Who-themed water decals from Etsy. The decals are great but I really didn't consider their transparency and what that would mean over stripes LOL!

Thanks for checking in! Be sure to check the links below to see what creations the other lovelies in The Digit-al Dozen have for you!

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Colors by Llarowe: Ode to Bruno Collection - Swatches and Review

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Tonight I have the Limited Edition Colors by Llarowe Ode to Bruno Collection to show you. These will be launching February 14, 2015 as a pre-order from 12 noon to 8 pm (MST)! Catch me after the jump for my swatches and review.

Colors by Llarowe

Ode to Bruno Collection

Yes, Bruno Mars! You guys know I'm more of a Perry Como Dean Martin kinda gal myself but even I love Bruno Mars!

The Digit-al Dozen Pattern on Pattern: Geometric Gradient

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Day 3 of Digit-al Dozen Week!! The theme for this month is Pattern on Pattern. So for today's mani I have some freehand geometric designs over a simple gradient.

The Digit-al Dozen Pattern on Pattern

I started with a simple gradient using Pipe Dream Polish VIP Pass and a plain white creme and then I freehanded geometric designs in black. Super quick and easy. I feel like I'm phoning it in on this theme!

Thanks for checking in! Be sure to check the links below to see what creations the other lovelies in The Digit-al Dozen have for you!

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Glisten & Glow Endless Rainbows: Exclusive for March A Box, Indied

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Today I have another one of the Exclusives for the March A Box, Indied! This one is Endless Rainbows from Glisten & Glow! Check with me after the jump for my swatches, review and all the details.

Glisten & Glow

Endless Rainbows

Girly Bits Press Release: 5 New shades and MORE!

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What's new at Girly Bits? Check it out!

5 New Shades Launching: Monday, February 16th, 2015 at 12 noon EST

I'll have swatches for you of all 5 on the blog soon!

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 The 3 blogger collaboration shades...

Winter Sanctuary - a medium to dark cobalt blue shimmolo, with a hint of purple with a scattering of holo micro-glitter within it. Created in collaboration with Lisa at Cosmetic Sanctuary.

Snafu - an ivory nude linear holographic, with soft gold shimmer, teal flakies and iridescent turquoise flecks. Created in collaboration with Nicole at Nail Polish Wars.

Let's Do This! - a rusty orange subtle shimmolo with red to yellow shifting flakes, tiny purple flakies, gold flakies, and red micro glitter. Created in collaboration with Jen at The Jedi Wife.

And...Just In Time For St. Paddy's Day!

Is That A Shillelagh In Your Pocket? - a medium brown linear holo, with green to gold shifting shimmer.

I'm Not As Think As You Drunk I Am - a warm chamois creme with gold to green shimmer.

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Give your mani a matte finish with our Polish Matte'rs Top Coat.

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Nail Vinyls™ And Stuck On Love Are Coming To Girly Bits!

We will be carrying a variety of Nail Vinyls™ and Stuck On Love Nail Shields.

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Ermahgerd The Flerkers Are Back!

You asked, we listened! Our Ermahgerd Flerkers collection will be restocked!

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On The Way Out

Get them while you still can! The following shades will be moved to our On The Way Out category and will be retired once existing stock has sold out:

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Elephant Shoe
Fathomless
Howl At The Moon
Neutron Dance
OVbunEN
Private Dancer
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The Digit-al Dozen: Pattern on Pattern Day 2 Easter Pastel Nail Art

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Day 2 of Digit-al Dozen Week!! The theme for this month is Pattern on Pattern. So for today's mani I have a cutesy Easter-themed design with freehand scrolls and some stamping.

The Digit-al Dozen: Pattern on Pattern

For this mani I started with spring pastel skittles: Zoya Blu, Neely and Kitridge and Elevation Polish Mount Ventoux (all sent for review). I then did some quick freehand scrolls with white acrylic paint. (Shown below pre-stamping. For the stamping I used Nails Inc. Belgrave Place (purchased by me) and 2 stamping plates: BM-302 for the mushroom and bunny and Nailways "Spring Time-Flowers" for the little flowers and butterflies. I finished off with a coat of Zoya Matte Velvet Top Coat (purchased by me).

Again, not dead chuffed about my stamping, but it's better than many other previous attempts!

Thanks for checking in! Be sure to check the links below to see what creations the other lovelies in The Digit-al Dozen have for you!

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Pahlish Winter Collection 2014-2015

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Today I have swatches of the Pahlish Winter 2014-2015 Collection for you! I'm late getting these posted as she's sold out on her site (not sure if there will be a restock on these or not) but they are launching today at noon MST on the Llarowe site. I'll have swatches after the jump.

Pahlish 

Winter 2014-2015 Collection

Nail of the Day: Fancy Gloss Camo Home with Me

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Happy NOT MONDAY! I just have a quick Nail of the Day post today - sort of a "drop and run" - but this polish is so pretty I had to show you.

Fancy Gloss

Camo Home with Me

Camo Home with Me is like the forest green version of Frozen Berries, which took my top spot/favorite for 2014. Perfect formula and application - nearly a one-coater but I used two coats and one coat of top coat for the photos. Nice holo, well-pigmented.

I LOVE this one. And I think it's a green that will be wearable for most skin tones. Greens are harder than some colors, but this shade and the pigmentation combined with the holo really helps.

The Fancy Gloss site is open now with a few shades still in stock and lots of cute plates. If you missed their pre-order Sunday, what IS out of stock is stocking today at the Llarowe re-stock at 12 noon (mountain time). 

This was my 2nd order with them and their shipping is lightning fast. Check out and like the Fancy Gloss Facebook page and Instagram as well to see the new shades coming out and for more swatches. And now, you can purchase through Llarowe.com!

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The Digit-al Dozen Does Pattern on Pattern: Day 1 - Toile on Stripes

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It's time for another Digit-al Dozen Week!! The theme for this month is Pattern on Pattern. So for my first mani I have a simple freehand striped pattern with floral stamping to create a toile or china pattern look.

The Digit-al Dozen - Pattern on Pattern

I started with a base of KBShimmer Eyes White Open from the Spring 2015 Collection (sent for review) and used acrylics for the blue stripes. The stamping was done with Nails Inc. Tudor Way (purchased by me) and Konad M-71 plate. Those of you who know me know that I can't stamp to save my life. And while this isn't great for the stampers, for me it's positively outstanding!


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Colors by Llarowe Magically Delicious: March Exclusive for A Box, Indied

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I'm back with another polish from the March A Box, Indied - this one is Magically Delicious from Colors by Llarowe. The actual theme for this box is "Lucky Charms." Meet me after the jump for my swatches and review!

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Magically Delicious

Girly Bits Serendipity: Exclusive for the March A Box, Indied

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Today I have  one of the Exclusives for the March A Box, Indied! This one is Serendipity from Girly Bits! Check with me after the jump for my swatches, review and all the details.

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Serendipity

CrowsToes ValenCrow Collection 2015: Swatches and Review

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ValenCrows 2015 Collection

Pretty soon, Valentine's Day will be upon us and I have to say, it's not one of my favorite holidays. I've found a kindred spirit in Lauri, the Head Crow herself. So I always look forward to what she comes up with for The Day. The collection is called ValenCrow and the names of the polishes are great! Catch me after the jump for my swatches and review.

Different Dimension: Luck and Leprechauns - Swatches and Review

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I'm a bit late but I finally have the Different Dimension St. Patrick's Day polish called Luck and Leprechauns to show you! By now you all should know that St. Patrick's Day is my favorite holiday - it's just a fun day. No expectations, no gifts, no money - just fun! And I'm Scot-Irish and a redhead, so there's that too.

Different Dimension

Luck and Leprechauns

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KBShimmer Spring 2015 Collection: Swatches and Review

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LAUNCHING FEBRUARY 6, 2015

I'm baaaaack! This time I have the new KBShimmer Spring 2015 Collection to show you. There are 12 new shades from holos to crelly glitters to the perfect white creme. Catch me after the jump for my swatches and thoughts on all of them.

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Spring 2015

Weekend Bits and Bobs: Drugstore Beauty - Wet n Wild, Milani and Hard Candy

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Weekend Bits and Bobs Sunday, February 1, 2015 - Drugstore Beauty Haul

Hi guys! Today I have a few drugstore beauty products to show you. As you know, I do love my Chanel eye shadows, Urban Decay liners and Dior blushes and most especially my Dior and Chanel lipsticks, but I wear LOTS of brands and some of my everyday go-to products are drugstore brands. Meet me after the jump for swatches and my thoughts.

Zoya Delight Collection: Swatches and Review with Nail Art and Comparisons

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Today I have the new Delight Collection from Zoya to show you - 3 cremes and 3 shimmers.  Before I even swatched them I had people contacting me for comparisons so I've included two of them at the end. You guys are way ahead of me! So come see my swatches and what I think about these after the jump.

Zoya Delight Collection

KBShimmer Spring 2015 Collection PRESS RELEASE

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Are you ready for SPRING? I'll have swatches of these for you Sunday or Monday (Feb. 1 or 2) but in the mean time, here is something to use to add to your wish list!

KBShimmer Spring 2015 Collection 

The line of 12 new seasonal and holiday inspired polishes and vinyl will launch February 6, 2015 and retail individually for $8.75 (polish) and $5 (vinyl).

“There’s nothing better than the first signs of Spring and all the joy that it brings! Our Spring 2015 collection is inspired by sun-kissed days and lush gardens blooming, the Easter season, and Pantone’s 2015 Spring color, Aquamarine,” says KBShimmer owner Christy Rose. “What better way to celebrate that Spring has sprung than with creamy pastels, metallic glitters, and a touch of sparkle and shine?”

Eyes White Open: A white creme with two coat coverage; a staple color for any girl’s nail polish collection.

Meow Or Never: Based on the Pantone spring color Glacier Gray, this polish is a very pale gray, almost white in color with pops of purple, gray, periwinkle and sky blue.

Sweet Egg-scape: A pale, bubblegum pink polish. Glitters like, pastel aqua star glitters, coral triangles, lavender dots, red squares and silver holo hexes swim among the pink base like a decorated Easter egg.

Blush Money: Based on the 2015 Pantone Color, Strawberry Ice, this peachy-rose colored polish shows off gold shimmer indoors and a linear holographic rainbow shines while outside.

To Peach His Own: This pale peach polish shines with holographic glitters in lime green, gold, violet and magenta.

Ins and Sprouts: Like a new bud popping through the soil, this pale green citron colored polish is alive with linear holographic shine.

Cool Hand Cuke: This pale minty green polish is loaded with pastel glitters in circles, triangles, stars and hexes. A touch of holographic sparkle completes this pastel polish.

Funky Cold Patina: Like a long forgotten ancient copper statue turned blue green in color, this polish features a cool turquoise green base, with pops of metallic copper, blue and purple.

Wind Swarm: Based on the Spring 2015 Pantone color, Aquamarine, Wind Swarm features a pale sky blue base, a mix of purple, gold, white and pink glitters, while a hint of micro glitter offers a bit of sparkle to enjoy in the sun.

Blue-d Lines: Pale blue in color, this cool toned polish shines with linear holographic sparkle.

Thistle Be The Day: A pale pinkish purple that shines in the sun with a linear holographic rainbow.

I’m So Sweet Pea: The palest of purples bases set off an explosion of glitters in pink, mint, purple and turquoise.

 

NAIL VINYL SHEETS

The KBShimmer spring 2015 collection will be available February 6, 2015 at KBShimmer.com, Amazon.com and at select salons & retailers. For sales outside the U.S., visit www.harlowandco.org.

KBShimmer was founded in 2008 by the husband and wife team of Jason and Christy Rose. KBShimmer offers unique and colorful nail glitter nail polishes that are Big 3 Free, with all glitter formulas being completely free of chemicals such as toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). KBShimmer glitter polishes feature a flat glitter- grabbing brush for easy application. KBShimmer also offers a 2-free quick dry polish topcoat, olive oil lotion, sugar scrubs, lip balms, cold process soaps, and other skin care products. 

If you would like more information about KBShimmer, contact Christy Rose by emailing sales@kbshimmer.com or by visiting http://www.KBShimmer.com

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