Zoya Whispers Collection

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Hi everyone! Today I have Zoya's Whispers collection to show you.  This is a collection of 6 cremes that are intended to be kind of an interlude between winter and spring.  These colors are subdued and four out of six can be worn in a conservative work environment.

The formula on these was pretty nice and pretty easy to work with.  The first coat did tend to be streaky, but the second evened everything out.  All photos show 2 coats with top coat.

Zoya Lake.

Zoya April.

Zoya Eastyn.

Zoya Cala.

Zoya Ireland.

Zoya Misty.

These are available now from Zoya.com!

**Products in this post were provided by Zoya for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

KBShimmer Birthstone Collections Swatches and Review (partial)

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Hi everyone!  This post has been a long time coming and I apologize for not getting it out sooner!

The Birthstone Collection is a set of polishes inspired by birthstones that represent each month.  They all have platinum flakes in a colored base with holo micro glitter.  It's such a pretty finish and I really enjoyed these.  The formula is easy to work with and they aren't impossible to remove like regular glitter (though you will find a few stray flecks here and there).

All photos are 2 coats!

This collection is available now from KBShimmer.com.  If you're international be sure to check their stockists so you can get your hands on these too!

Let's get on to the pictures!

Pahlish The Cake is a Lie Swatches and Review

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This month has been Portal month over at Pahlish!  The Cake is a Lie collection consists of 5 polishes, all jellies with various mixtures of holo, flakes, and some glitter.  These are currently available at Pahlish.com as well as their Portal inspired January Duo.

Pahlish January Duo - Test Shaft 09

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Hi everyone!  Today I'm showing you Pahlish's January Duo collectively called Test Shaft 09!  This portal themed duo has a creme polish as well as a gorgeous topper that I've come to know Pahlish for.

Pahlish Zulu Bunsen is a squishy neon coral creme that leans heavily orange/red and changes it's leanings depending on the lighting and skin tone.  The formula on this is a little thick, but it still applies easily.

This is 2 coats.

Pahlish Moon Rock Dust.  This is a topper with a clear base and lots of holo, silver and gold flakes as well as iridescent glitter and violet shimmer.  Formula is perfect.

This is 1 coat over Zulu Bunsen.

This duo will be available through the month of January, so be sure to get yours before they're gone and maybe even pick up some other goodies from the shop while you're there!  And as always be sure to check out Pahlish at the following spots.

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**Products in this post were sent by Pahlish for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dreamland Lacquer Great Romances Valentine's Day Trio Swatches and Review

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Hi everyone!  It's been a while.  Life always has it's way of forcing you to slow down, but I'm glad to be back to painting my nails!

Today I'm really excited to be sharing with you the debut of Dreamland Lacquer, formerly known as Smitten Polish.  This is a change in name only; Dreamland Lacquer will continue to produce quality and gorgeous polish that has become synonymous with Smitten Polish.

To kick off Dreamland Lacquer, they are releasing the Great Romances Valentines Day trio.  They are available now until January 23rd 2pm Central for a 24 hour preorder and will be available again through the end of February from DreamlandLacquer.com Let's take a look!

Dreamland Lacquer Breakfast at Luke's.

"For Lorelai Gilmore, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Because COFFEE. Because Luke."

This is a Tiffany blue microglitter holo.  I really love when Noelie does these.  I want one in every color!  The formula is easy to work with and not too thick, but I can see this getting thicker the more you use it.  Also, with glitter there's always a pay off.  You will find glitter in places you never thought possible after taking this off, but a little glitter never hurt anyone.

This is 2 coats.

Dreamland Lacquer Burned Jam in Vermont.

"Olivia Pope and Fitzgerald Grant.  Hot. Cold. Off. On. Smoldering. Sexy ... Sometimes life distracts you from the dream, and when that happens... your jam gets burned."

This is 3 things: jelly, thermal, and flakie.  The flakes shift from orange to green, but in most lights look orange.  When warm it's a slightly dark red and when cold it turns into this even sexier blackened red.  The formula on this is very easy to work with.  The color change is pretty sensitive and almost instantly changed colors.  It changed so fast I had a hard time telling if it was a bald spot or it transitioned already!  My nails are currently really short and my hands are always warm, so these photos show it in it's warm state and in transition.  Also, this dries to a rubber finish, so if you want it shiny add top coat!

This is 3 coats (with topcoat).

Dreamland Lacquer I Made a Promise.

"What Valentine's Day would be complete without a polish inspired by the world's greatest bromance? I Made a Promise is inspired by the One Ring, and the promise of Samwise Gamgee to never leave his friend Frodo Baggins."

 More of the holo micro glitter!!  This time in gold and with a scattering of larger holo glitter.  The formula is like Breakfast at Luke's and very easy to work with.  As always with glitters, you may need an extra coat of top coat to smooth it all out.

This is 2 coats.

Dreamland Lacquer is definitely starting the new year off right with this collection!  If I had to pick a favorite, I'd definitely have to go with Burned Jam in Vermont.  Be sure to check out Dreamland Lacquer at the following spots!

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Will you be picking any of these up?  What has been your favorite Smitten Polish.  Let me know in the comments!

**Products in this post were provided by Dreamland Lacquer for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.