Silly Bee's Chickadees Goodly Granizados Collection Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I have 4 polishes from Silly Bee's Chickadees Goodly Granizados Collection.  This collection was inspired by the tasty treats found in Costa Rica on Melissa's (owner of Silly Bee's Chickadees) trip last winter.  What I love about Silly Bee's Chickadees, is that her products always have a portion of the proceeds go towards a good cause that center around empowering and improving the lives of women, youth and children.  Currently, a portion of the proceeds will be going towards a non-profit called Polished Girlz.  Polished Girlz was started by a teenager, who wanted to make little girls who have to stay in hospitals for an extended period of time feel pretty by painting their nails.  It has now spun into an organization across the country that caters to many hospitals and also fund raising events (cancer walks, etc).  This is a fabulous organization!

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Naranja Granizado, a glitter topper that contains orange hex satin/matte hexes in a few sizes and iridescent micro glitters.  It is soft and pretty when over a similar color, and strikingly bright over a dark color.  Photos show 1 coat dabbed on over MPolish Apricot Delight and also over Rimmel's Black Satin topped with shiny top coat.

Next is Limón Granizado, a glitter topper that contains neon green hex satin/matte glitters in a few sizes and iridescent micro glitters.  This one is perfect for spring and reminds me of fresh leaves over a lighter similar color and neon lights over a darker color.  Photos show 1 coat dabbed on over MPolish Bells of Ireland and also over Rimmel's Black Satin topped with shiny top coat.

My favorite of the collection is up next and it is called Sandia Granizado.  Sandra Granizado contains light pink hex matte/satin glitters in a few shades as well as iridescent micro glitter.  It is so soft and perfect for work over a similar light color and is amazing over a dark color.  Photos show 1 coat dabbed on over MPolish Apple Blossom and also over Rimmel's Black Satin topped with a shiny top coat.

The last glitter topper of the collection is called Piña Granizado and contains yellow matte/satin hexes with iridescent micro glitters.  Photos show 1 coat dabbed on over MPolish Sweetclover and also over Rimmel's Black Satin topped with a shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish

Loves: Great formulas, that make application super easy!  These polishes are also 3-free so they don't contain 3 of the nasty chemicals that can be in polish.  I also love that when you purchase polish from Silly Bee's you know you are supporting a good cause.  The combination of matte glitters with iridescent really creates a great look and I love them over a dark color to really make them pop.

Wishes:  I'd love to see these looks in other colors as well (lavender, light blue, grey/silver).

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Happy Polishing,

Kristi aka @BeginNails

Silly Bees Chickadees Gift Of The Melly Swatch and Review Part 2

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I have the second half of The Gift Of The Melly Collection created by Silly Bee's Chickadees and inspired by 7 bloggers in the nail community and a holiday movie they selected.  The best part is that a part of the proceeds from purchasing these polishes go to charities selected by the bloggers!

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Sydney's Hot Chocolate, a beautiful light nude cruelly with small flecks of gold shimmer.  Sydney's Hot Chocolate helps benefit Bikes or Bust Toys for Tots.  This polish is stunning, work appropriate if you need to keep it professional and purchasing one helps out a great cause.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.

Next is Emily's Dreaming of a White Christmas, a fun, festive glitter topper.  Emily's Dreaming of a White Christmas contains red small hexes and mini bars as well as white circles and snowflakes.  This polish helps benefit Second Chance for Animals in Canton.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on with slight snow flake placement over Butterflies from 10&10 Nail Lacquer and topped with a shiny top coat.

Diana's Merry Little Christmas is the last polish from The Gift Of The Melly Collection.  Diana's Merry Little Christmas is filled with silver holographic glitter in shards, fine micro bars and rainbow dust.  A portion of the proceeds from this polish go towards the Alzheimer's Association.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on over China Glaze's Define Good... and topped with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish

Loves: Great formulas, that make application super easy!  These polishes are also 3-free so they don't contain 3 of the nasty chemicals that can be in polish.  I also love that when you purchase these polishes from Silly Bee's you know you are supporting a good cause.  These glitter toppers are festive and add a fun pop to any mani.  The crelly is stunning and gorgeous as well.

Wishes:  I wish everyone a happy holidays and that each charity is able to get a sizable donation.

Stay connected!
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Instagram: @sillybeeschickadees

Happy Polishing,

Kristi aka @BeginNails

Silly Bees Chickadees Gift Of The Melly Swatch and Review Part 1

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I have half of the collection from The Gift Of The Melly Collection created by Silly Bee's Chickadees and inspired by 7 bloggers in the nail community and a holiday movie they selected.  The best part is that a part of the proceeds from purchasing these polishes go to charities selected by the bloggers!

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Ida's Electric Snow, a unique glitter topper that puts spice into snow.  Ida's Electric snow contains white hexes and squares, but other colors of hex glitter pop in here and there (orange, gold, black, blue and red) along with rainbow holographic dust.  A portion of the proceeds of this polish will go towards Hospice Austin.  Photo show 1 coat with slight glitter placement over Liquid Frosting's Pretty Pink Bikini and topped with shiny top coat.

Next is Mishka's Rare Exports, a red and yellow glitter topper.  Mishka's Rare Exports contains red small hexes and shards as well as the occasional yellow star.  The best thing about this polish is that there was no glitter fishing for the stars!  A portion of the proceeds of this polish will go towards the Cancer Research Institute.  Photos show two coats dabbed on over 10&10 Nail Lacquer Kale Chips and topped with shiny top coat.

Steph's Silver White Winters is up next and this is my favorite of this collection!  I love that is says "snow" but in a flashy sparkly way!  It reminds me of frozen snow and crystals on trees after a freezing winter's night.  A portion of the proceeds of this polish will go towards the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.  Photos show two coats dabbed over Plum's The Word from Drip Drop Nail Paint topped with shiny top coat.

The last polish for this half of the collection is Jacki's Who-ville Christmas.  This glitter bomb has light green, orange, pink and gold glitter.  Jacki's Who-ville Christmas can be worn over an undie with 1 coat or on it's own with 2 thick coats.  A portion of the proceeds from this polish will go towards Polished Girlz.  Photos show 2 coats topped with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish

Loves: Great formulas, that make application super easy!  These polishes are also 3-free so they don't contain 3 of the nasty chemicals that can be in polish.  I also love that when you purchase these polishes from Silly Bee's you know you are supporting a good cause.  I also love that they are unique and I don't have any glitter toppers like these.

Wishes:  I wish that everyone go and pick their favorite cause or favorite polish (or both) and purchase!

Stay connected!
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Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sillybeeschickadees
Instagram: @sillybeeschickadees

Happy Polishing,

Kristi aka @BeginNails

Ida's Electric Snow- Hospice Austin

Silly Bees Chickadees Glitter For Good Duo Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I have a pretty duo called Glitter For Good from Silly Bee's Chickadees.  This duo can be purchased together as a set in smaller bottles (5mL) along with a small bottle of caviar beads or individually in full sizes.  Melissa (owner of Silly Bee's Chickadees) selects an organization every quarter to send part of her profits to.  This quarter $1 from every bottle will go to Tumaini Children's Village.  Tumaini means "hope" in Swahili and Tumaini Children's Village is an orphanage located in Kenya that houses 70 children, ages 3 to 13.  So purchasing this set or individual polishes, you are not only getting gorgeous colors, but also helping children.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Grace, Faith and Hope, a blue purple crelly with golden micro glitter.  This "blurple" is beautiful and applied perfectly.  Photos show 2 coats with shiny top coat.  The 4th photo is of Grace (left) and Faith (right) who are the inspiration for this polish.

The second polish is Glitter For Good, which is a glitter topper full of golden flakes.  I used it below over Grace, Faith and Hope as well as over Drip Drop Nail Paint's Autumn Beauty.  If you order the mini set, you will also receive a bottle of gold caviar beads.  Photos show a glitter gradient (1st and 2nd photos) and 2 coats over Autumn Beauty (3rd, 4th and 5th photos) all topped with a shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from Dream Polish

Loves: Great formulas, that make application super easy!  These polishes are also 3-free so they don't contain 3 of the nasty chemicals that can be in polish.  I also love that when you purchase these polishes from Silly Bee's you know you are supporting a good cause.  I am also a huge fan of the colors because they were my college colors.  :)  (PS...go Huskies!)

Wishes:  Aside from wishing that she is able to make 70 children have huge smiles, I wouldn't change anything.

Stay connected!
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Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sillybeeschickadees
Instagram: @sillybeeschickadees

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails