Digit-al Dozen: Can You See My Beat?

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It's Day 4 of the Digit-al Dozen Redoes Art.  I was looking for something with less color, something dark with little moments of brightness.  I needed something that was musical, you know - that had a "beat."  I found Black Grey Beat by Gene Davis.  I've seen roads and sidewalks painted after some of his striped works of art.

Now let's get to the details!

HPB Presents Gradient of Snowflakes

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It is time for another link up with my Hobby Polish Blogger family!  Our theme this month is "Gradient."  A gradient is a transition of color across your nails (vertical, circular, horizontal, diagonal).  My thoughts were with the folks on the East Coast experiencing a blizzard (since I am sitting in 70+ degree weather in Arizona), so I made a gradient with snowflakes stamped over it.

Now let's get to the mani!

Fall Into Christmas Duo Swatch and Review

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Drip Drop Nail Paint and Joha's Love Nail Polish have teamed up to create a holiday duo.  They are festive and fun and perfect to use for manis this time of year.  The duo contains a chocolate creme and a green sparkly polish.

Now lets' get to some swatches.

All Mixed Up Lacquers Characters of Tim Burton Collection Swatch and Review Part 1

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I will be doing a few blog posts reviewing the entire Characters of Tim Burton Collection from All Mixed Up Lacquers.  The Characters of Tim Burton Collection contains 16 glitter toppers and they are all inspired from characters from Tim Burton movies.

Photo courtesy of All Mixed Up Lacquers:

Now let's get to some swatches!

Born Pretty Stamping Plate BP-51 Review

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Today I will be sharing a product that I received from Born Pretty Store, which is an online store that sells nail art supplies, tools, polish, decals, and even home goods and clothes!  Born Pretty carries affordable products and you can purchase in bulk as well.

The product I am reviewing today is the Cute Windmills Nail Art Stamp Template Image BP-51 Plate (item: 18794).  It contains 9 separate designs that has a variety of images including windmills, feathers, flowers and paisley.  All plates from Born Pretty Store arrive with a blue protective film.  It is easily peeled off to reveal the images etched into the plate.

Now let's get to some manis!

Joha's Love Nail Polish Love and Nature Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I am sharing the Love and Nature Collection from Joha's Love Nail Polish.  Joha's Love Nail Polish is created by Johanna (of Instagram account @nailsbyjoha).  This new collection contains some crellies, a glitter topper and a glitter crelly.  Joha's Loves Nail Polish is always 5-free, so it does not contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in some nail polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

Dream Polish Summer Escape Collection First Impressions

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Today I am sharing my first impressions with Dream Polish's new Summer Escape Collection.  Dream Polish carries nail care items (and the occasional polish) like base coats, top coats, latex barrier, cuticle oil, cuticle balm and most recently lip balm.  The best part is that she carries all these items in seasonal scents along with her original scents.

Now lets get to some reviews!

Born Pretty Store Stamping Plate BP-25 Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

*Press Sample*
Today I will be sharing a product that I received from Born Pretty Store, which is an online store that sells nail art supplies, tools, polish, decals, and even home goods and clothes!  Born Pretty carries affordable products and you can purchase in bulk as well.

The product I am reviewing today is the Rose Queen Theme Nail Art Stamp Template Image BP-25 Plate (item: 17202).  It contains 9 separate designs that are rose related.  I liked that there were small single images and designs that can cover the entire nail.  All plates from Born Pretty Store arrive with a blue protective film.  It is easily peeled off to reveal the images etched into the plate.

Image from Born Pretty Store

Now let's get to some manis!

Joha's Love Nail Lacquer Summer Is Almost Here Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I am sharing the Summer Is Almost Here Collection from Joha's Love Nail Polish.  Joha's Love Nail Polish is created by Johanna (of Instagram account @nailsbyjoha).  This new collection contains some creams and glitter crellies.  Joha's Loves Nail Polish is always 5-free, so it does not contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in some nail polish.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Blushed Rose, a pretty perfect pink with little metallic micro glitters.  This polish is gorgeous and applied smoothly.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Next is a beautiful glitter crelly called Summer Time.  Summer Time is a light grey crelly base with neon pink, black and lavender hexes in a few sizes as well as white glitter shards.  Can I just say WOW?  This combination is stunning and the glitter compliments the grey crelly.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd photo).

In The Nude is a pale beige creme.  It is a great work appropriate neutral to wear and applied evenly.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Then there is Sea Shore, a calming mint green crelly that contains turquoise, white and iridescent glitters in hexes, squares and micro bar glitter.  This polish has a lot going on in it and I love that every swatch will look different!  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat (1st and 2nd photos) and matte top coat (3rd photos).

The last polish, and I would have to say my favorite (although Blushed Rose and Summer Time are close seconds) is Ultramarine.  Ultramarine is a deep royal blue creme with the same metallic micro glitters.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com
Matte Top Coat: O.P.I. Products

Loves:  Joha's formula speaks volumes, especially when it self levels on your nail!  These fun colorful combinations are great for pre-summer warming up and the nude color is perfect for the work week waiting for the weekends!  I really love Ultramarine - the color is deep and rich!  I also love the glitter combination with the grey crelly in Summer Time - it really makes the glitter pop.  I also love that I could WATERMARBLE with Blushed Rose and Ultramarine...you will have to be following me on Facebook and instagram to see that mani!  (@beginnails)

Wishes: I would love to see more finishes with the metallic glitters like Ultramarine and Blushed Rose.  Such a fun look.

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Store: http://johaslovenailpolish.storenvy.com
Instagram: @johaslovenailpolish

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Joha's Love Nail Polish Spring 2015 Collection Swatch and Review Part 2

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Today I am sharing the second half of the 2015 Spring Collection from Joha's Love Nail Polish.  Joha's Love Nail Polish is created by Johanna (of Instagram account @nailsbyjoha).  Her Spring Collection contains creme pastels that are perfect for spring, a dainty glitter topper and a glitter crelly.  Joha's Loves Nail Polish is always 5-free, so it does not contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in some nail polish.  Two new products that have been added to her shop are organic and botanical cuticle oil that smells amazing and a fast drying 3-free top coat.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Dreaming In Peach, a beautiful orange peach creme.  I love this color because I don't have a peach in my collection and this is perfect for nail art and an undie to a fun glitter topper!  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Next is Lilac Meadows, a calming lavender.  This color is gorgeous, definitely perfect for using in some nail art!  Lilac Meadows applied easily with the smooth formula and photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

The last polish for today I will share is Pastel Sprinkles.  Pastel Sprinkles contains yellow, pink, lavender and blue pastel glitters in hexes and squares as well as some iridescent micro glitter.  It is shown here 1 coat dabbed over a gradient of Lilac Meadows and Jenna Hipp's I Cast A Spell On Blue all topped with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves:  Joha's formula speaks volumes, especially when it self levels on your nail!  These soft muted pastels are perfect for nail art and undies for glitter toppers.  Dreaming in Peach is my favorite of the second half of the collection because it is something I don't have.

Wishes: I love this collection, I wouldn't change a thing.

Stay Connected!
Store: http://johaslovenailpolish.storenvy.com
Instagram: @johaslovenailpolish

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Joha's Love Nail Polish Spring 2015 Collection Swatch and Review Part 1

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*Blogger Package*
Today I am sharing the first half of the 2015 Spring Collection from Joha's Love Nail Polish.  Joha's Love Nail Polish is created by Johanna (of Instagram account @nailsbyjoha).  Her Spring Collection contains creme pastels that are perfect for spring, a dainty glitter topper and a glitter crelly.  Joha's Loves Nail Polish is always 5-free, so it does not contain 5 of the harsh chemicals that can be found in some nail polish.  Two new products that have been added to her shop are organic and botanical cuticle oil that smells amazing and a fast drying 3-free top coat.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Kissed By The Sun, a soft glowing yellow, that makes you feel warm from your heart to your fingertips!  Kissed By The Sun is a beautiful, easy to apply creme that self levels (as with all of Joha's cremes).  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Next is Sweet As Mint, a muted mint that is refreshing and a great addition to the collection for spring.  Sweet As Mint applied easily with Joha's perfect formula and photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

The last polish for today I will share is Angel Whispers.  It is a beautiful white creme with golden flake glitter.  This polish looks amazing in shiny top coat (1st photo) and matte (2nd photo).

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves:  I loved that the colors are great staples for anyone interested in nail art as they all work wonderfully as bases.  I loved the formula, the self leveling action speaks volumes to the quality.  My favorite is Angel Whispers, because it is soft, feminine and beautiful and looks lovely both in shiny top coat and matte.

Wishes: I love this collection, I wouldn't change a thing.

Stay Connected!
Store: http://johaslovenailpolish.storenvy.com
Instagram: @johaslovenailpolish

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Super Nails New Releases Swatch and Review

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Today I am sharing four new glitter toppers from Super Nails.  Super Nails has a ton of new glitter toppers recently released, and there is something for everyone.  As with all of Super Nails polishes, they are 5-free and cruelty free.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Conversation Hearts, which is the perfect glitter topper for Valentine's Day!  Conversation Hearts contains matte glitter in the shape of hearts, hexes and micro glitter in yellow, light blue and pink.  It is shown here over Dashing from Lavish topped with shiny top coat (1st, 2nd and 4th photos) and matte top coat (3rd photos).

Next up is Diamonds Are Berry Gorgeous, a bright glitter topper that contains circles and diamonds.  Diamonds Are Berry Gorgeous has purple, teal and magenta glitters.  I have it shown here over a gradient of Jenna Hipp's I Surf With Boys and I Cast A Spell On Blue topped with shiny top coat.

Something Blue is a cute glitter topper with light blue and blue hexes and squares in two sizes.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on over a gradient of Purity from Virtuous, Winter Clouds from Johas Love Nail Polish and Ciate Talent Scout topped with shiny top coat.

The last polish I have to share is called Pot of Gold.  Pot of Gold has large gold circles, hexes and micro glitter and a random assortment of green, blue and red glitter.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on with glitter placement of the circles over Vivacious from Lavish Polish with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves: I would have to say that Conversation Hearts is my favorite in this group, but I also really loved the dimension of Pot of Gold and the color pop of Diamonds Are Berry Gorgeous.  I am in love with these color and shape combinations.  And of course all Super Nails polishes are 5-free so they don't contain any of the nasties that can be found in polish.

Wishes:  I wish for all of you to go check out her store!  I guarantee you will find one that is perfect for you!!

Stay connected to Super Nails!
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperNails
Instagram: @kseagale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Super1Nails
Twitter: @super1nails

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails