Friday, January 18, 2013

It's a Serious Love Affair - KBShimmer Shipwreck

Hi all!

Today I'm sharing what was actually my first mani of 2013! Yes, it took me this long to post because between reviews and challenge posts, this kind of got left behind. But don't let my delay in posting fool you, this is easily one of my top polishes EVER. And there is one specific reason why, which I'll mention in a second.

For this mani I started with a base of Illamasqua Cameo (amazing vivid periwinkle shade) on all my fingers then I layered two coats of KBShimmer Shipwreck. I have no words apt to describe the beautious amazingness that is Shipwreck, so I'll use Kb's own description "Ships lost at sea, churning waters, mythical creatures, and lost treasures, inspired this polish. I started with a base of a deep blue green color. Then, added several sized of hex glitters in teals, blues, greens, and purple. I can almost see these colors being on a beautiful mermaid. A hint of gold, and a pop of copper sparkle like hidden treasure and add depth to this polish". ACCURATE.




There is just so much depth in this polish, how the different glitters catch the light and look like they're floating in water with the awesome jelly base and the COPPER SPECKS. I die for those little copper glitters, I've always loved blue and copper and in this case it works SO well. As with all polishes I love, I'll give you another macro for further appreciation.


My infatuation with the copper glitters can be illustrated like so:

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I believe this can be built to opacity on its own in three coats and that's how I plan to wear it next time. Formula was excellent, no clumping or thickening and the glitters spread effortlessly. The jelly base might be a bit patchy on the first coat but a little careful application can prevent that.

You can find KBShimmer on their own site, their Etsy shop and Harlow & Co. for international orders, prices range depending where buy.

I'm sorry I gushed but I really like this. What do you think? Do copper bits make you as happy as they make me? Any other KBShimmers I should check out?

Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!

12 comments:

  1. I think you are right to be so effusive on this one, it's amazing! The combo looks gorgeous, and the close up of the jelly-glitter just wow's me ^^ I am glad there's still polishes able to amaze us!

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    1. That's exactly what I thought! With so many polishes that one could capture my heart is special ♥

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    1. PRECISELY. Rectangular copper specks ♥. I'm glad you got it too, can't wait to see your pictures on this!

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  3. I'll just add this to the extra long KBShimmer list I currently have! I could die, amazing polish!

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    1. I feel your pain, I have a pretty long list myself but I'm working my way through it! Very slowly... lol

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  4. This isn't blurple...so....PASS! Just kidding! Loveeeeeee this manicure and the polishes. Since I"m a fan of blurple, obviously love blue polishes. Actually, I think my stash has more blues than it does purple. I love the little copper flecks in this glitter....it's baby bar glitter, which is something I can stand, If it were full bars then I would have been ehhh about it.

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    1. That's what I thought too, baby bar glitter is acceptable. Because everything in baby size ends up being cute. Usually. I'm pretty equal on my blues vs purples, which must mean I'm truly a blurple fan lol.

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  5. i just noticed the comic you attached to this.....I'm seriously dying. If you arent sending me :O cats, please feel free to send me things like that.

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    1. Hahaha I'm glad you liked it, I now have more options to make you laugh :D

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  6. Pffff dying over the comic - totally agree re: copper specks. Drool worthy polish!!

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    1. Right?! KBShimmer really has a way with jelly bases and glitters.

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