Colors for Kamala & Tim "We Did It, Joe"

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Today I started reviewing the polishes on my desk, including the box sets from The United Colors Project 2024 called Colors for Kamala & Tim. This is "We Did It, Joe", a "heart red" creme polish. I used this back in November and remembered how pigmented these were. This was part of the "America the Beautiful" trio.

Jessica Starry Night

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I have had this bottle of polish in my desk organizer for quite some time, and today is the day to show it off. Today, I have Jessica Starry Night from the Phenom Vivid Colour collection. This is a 3-step system that dries in natural light and has a chip-resistant, gel-like shine for up to 10 days but removes like polish. Starry Night is a peacock blue with tiny blue microshimmer.

Elevation Polish x Pahlish The Merchant's Son

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This polish is a decade old and going to a new home, but I wanted to swatch it first. This is the Elevation Polish x Pahlish duo from the 2015 Cosmoprof North America convention. Back in the day, indies and bloggers would get together during the convention, which was really the precursor to PolishCon, The Indie Shop, Indie Expo Canada, and Polish & Beauty Expo. This was a thermal, green shimmer creme from turquoise (warm) to teal (cold). Mine has faded to a green version of the warm state.

Bluebird Lacquer Participation Trophy

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I have another mini bottle today. This is bluebird lacquer, which was transitioned from the brand name Lou It Yourself. Today, I have Participation Trophy from the PolishCon NYC VIP bag. It's a fuchsia polish with a very slight blue shimmer.

Witchcult Nail Lacquer Sea Glass

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I have such a love/hate with thermal polishes. Today I have another new-to-me indie called witchcult nail lacquer and this is their thermal Sea Glass. From what I can tell online, it's a seafoam-aqua stage when warm, and is a grey-purple when cold. There's also lots of mylar flakies running through it. Unfortunately, my bottle is "dead" and stuck in its cold state.

Stached Polish Tis Friday 13 Oct 2017

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As I was cleaning up my Helmers last month, I found this mini bottle from Stached Polish called Tis Friday 13 Oct 2017. This was a limited edition polish during the 2017 The Indie Shop San Antonio. It's a green blue creme.

Stella Chroma Classic Red

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It makes me giggle to say I have yet another new-to-me indie brand today! This is Stella Chroma Classic Red, a true red creme with blue undertones. I thought it was similar to KBShimmer Chili Pepper , but it is much brighter.

Zoya Maisie

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Last month I showed you Zoya Opal, now here is Zoya Maisie from the same Fleck Effects collection. This one is green mylar flakies in a blue-tinted base. The bottle is beautiful on its own for sure.

Floss Gloss Dimepiece

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Do you remember Floss Gloss? I don't remember how I heard about them but I bought one single bottle - Dimepiece. This is a holographic glitter in a clear base but it's densely packed.

KBShimmer A Star is Formed

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I have a heavy weak spot for holographic top coats. I just love them. It was a no-brainer for me when I got KBShimmer A Star is Formed, from their Launch Party collection in 2018. This was part of their new look after a decade in business.

Cameo Colours Only Bad Witches Are Ugly

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Can you believe it's summer already? Today I have yet ANOTHER new-to-me indie brand called Cameo Colours. This is the shade Only Bad Witches Are Ugly, from the Polish Pickup June 2021. This is a gorgeous bubblegum pink with holographic glitter. The theme that month was "Over the Rainbows" and this was a nod to Glinda the Good Witch of course. But was she really good? This polish had a cap of only 100 bottles.

Cuticula Bella Nuit

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I have another Cuticula polish today. This is Bella Nuit from the May 2022 Polish Pickup. This is a black jelly base with orange and gold flakes and silver reflective glitter. This is pretty unique! How did it wear?

Bees Knees Lacquer Forget the Bottle

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I'm so close to swatching all the polishes from my nine Pookie's Polish swaps and today I have a bottle that was either decanted or highly loved. This is Bees Knees Lacquer Forget the Bottle. This was from their Witcher Mysteries and it's a pale beige-gold base with red to green multichrome shift and gold reflective glitters.

Alter Ego Dolly It Up

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I have a mini bottle today from Alter Ego. This is Dolly It Up, a bronze-gold glitter in a clear base. This was sold during The Polish and Beauty Expo Nashville. I was actually really surprised by this one's coverage!

1422 Designs Let's Get Wild

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Here's yet another new-to-me brand! This is 1422 Designs Let's Get Wild from their Endangered Species - Land Series that was exclusive to Hella Handmade Creations. Only 100 bottles were made. This polish was inspired by the African Wild Dog and is a caramel-tan base with bright pink-orange shimmer and holographic flakes.

Sweet Heart Polish Summertime Scramble

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I haven't been a Polish Pick Up purchaser, but they sure have some super unique offerings! Today I have Sweet Heart Polish Summertime Scramble from June 2022. This is a neon green polish with gold flakies and golden shimmer.

SPARITUAL Winter Berry

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Here's a brand I haven't seen in a hot minute! This is SPARITUAL Winter Berry, a purple-based pearl. They call it a shimmer, but to me, this is a pearl finish. I have the full size bottle here but this was also available in their Otherworldly Mini Kit. 

Girly Bits Funky Town

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How often do you see a pumpkin orange holographic polish? Today I have Girly Bits Funky Town from the 2017 Sequins & Satin Pants collection. I own Stayin' Alive and love it.

JReine Radioactive Nom Nom

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Look at this neon green today! Today is JReine Radioactive Nom Nom, a neon green with yellow shimmer. The label has worn off but the bottom label was intact.

Swamp Gloss Oxfords Not Brogues

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Can you see how gorgeous this bottle is?! This is Swamp Gloss Oxfords Not Brogues. This is a dusty purple base packed with metallic shifting shimmer.

KL Polish Havana Nights

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I have another new brand to me, but in researching it, the brand closed in 2019. This is KL Polish Havana Nights and it's a dark red creme.

OPI Dating a Royal

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When I saw OPI Dating a Royal in my last swap with Pookie's Polish Swap, I was so stoked to see a beautiful royal blue. This was from the Mod about Brights Summer 2008 collection but surprise - it's a jelly/crelly!

Morgan Taylor All Sands on Deck

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Did you see the live-action Disney movie The Little Mermaid? I thought it was beautiful and was happy to see Morgan Taylor partner with Disney for a collection. This is Morgan Taylor All Sands on Deck, a yellow pearl.

Victorian Varnish Actinic Rays

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I have yet another new-to-me brand today! This is Victorian Varnish Actinic Rays, a solar polish that starts off as a sheer white creme with green golden shimmer. But when you get into the sun, it's a pretty pink!

Syzygy Boston Violet Sea Snail

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I finally have nails long enough for thermal polishes! Today I have a new to me brand - Syzygy Boston in the shade Violet Sea Snail. This is a blue to purple thermal with lots of blue and purple flakies.

essie pinkies out

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I pulled another creme out of my Pookie's Polish Swap - this is essie pinkies out. It's a pearly apricot coral with a hot pink/red flash. 

Pink Chawkulit

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I know I've said it before but I'll say it again, I love learning about new brands from my Pookie's Polish Swap on Instagram. Today I have Pink Chawkulit which is both the name of the brand and the name of this signature pink creme polish. They claim this IS the pink that looks good on everyone.

essie home by 8

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I've got a few cremes to share with you, starting with essie home by 8. Now, at first glance, to me this is a dark grey with purple undertones, so tell me how essie says it's a faded, soft black nail polish with red undertones. 

Cupcake Polish Coffin Break

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I have a new swap in my Pookie Polish Swap and today I have Cupcake Polish Coffin Break. This is a charcoal black holographic.

Seventy-Seven twisted tinsel

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Today's polish is interesting. This is Seventy-Seven Nail Lacquer twisted tinsel, and it's a really pretty mix of mylar glitter shreds in a clear base. I received this during one of my Pookie's Polish Swap.

Zoya Opal

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Okay, okay, let me finally layer a polish like I'm supposed to! Now, this is the original Zoya Opal, a green/blue flakie in a clear base released in 2012. The item # is ZP583. If you look up Opal on the Zoya website now, it's a pink with rose glitter and #ZP1238 released in 2024. Why the rename? I have no idea.

Zoya Shivon

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I have a few more Zoya polishes on my desk that I'm playing "Keep or Sell" with... Today I have Shivon, a purple rose-gold with duochrome shimmer.

Zoya Daul

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I pulled another oldie but goodie from Zoya - Daul. This is a medium purple with heavy purple and gold iridescent metallic sparkle. This is such a great color for spring!

Kokie Center Stage

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Last weekend, I started cleaning out my Helmer drawers and I found another Kokie polish called Center Stage. This is a purple and holographic glitter in a clear base. This is very much like Celestial.

Patricia Bloom In The Desert

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I was cleaning out my Helmers while looking for a polish and found another Patricia polish! This is Bloom In The Desert, a purple creme.

colors by llarowe "As Rome Burned"

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If you've been in the indie world for some time, then you know how much of a burning desire there was for colors by llarowe (CbL) As Rome Burned, a fiery red holographic. I decided to let this polish go, but I wanted to wear it once, so I said I did.

Tonic Serendipity

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I decided to organize my Helmers after "losing" polishes and in doing so, I am selling a few things like today's polish. This is Tonic Serendipity, which is a purple "unicorn pee" polish that has golden shimmer.

Kiko 505

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Today I have a bottle of Kiko nail lacquer in the color 505. This is a bubblegum pink creme with holographic microglitter for a nice shimmer. I originally found this brand in Las Vegas but it appears that they have changed the bottle types and have added new colors to their inventory.

Moon Shine Mani With Mini Marshmallows

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Here's another new brand to me! This is Moon Shine Mani With Mini Marshmallow, a November 2021 FB Custom. It's a clear base with pink and white round glitters and mini glitters. I decided to layer it over my previous mani from ella + mila.

ella + mila Once In a Blue Luna

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I'm using my other ella + mila today from the mommy collection - this is Once In a Blue Luna and it's a dark blue creme.

Zoya Starlette

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It's that time again! The Zoya Color of the Month for May is Starlette. This is a beautiful lilac purple holographic glitter that looks like crushed diamonds. This card with my polish mentioned channeling the grounded Taurus or embracing the Gemini spirit. I love that it's a bit of astrology with the beauty.

Zoya Reva

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I'm revisiting a polish that I swatched back in 2011 from Zoya - Reva! This was from the Sunshine and Summertime Summer 2011 collection, and was listed as a cool toned strawberry red with glowing golden metallic sparkle that I like to call Glass Fleck. I was quite surprised to see that bottle had gotten darker since the last time that I used it.

OPI Mural Mural on the Wall

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Well this is a unique one! I got this from my Pookie's Polish Swap and it's OPI Mural Mural on the Wall in their Infinite Shine 2 formula. So the Infinite Shine system is a 3 piece method to give you up to 11-days of long lasting wear. I don't own the Infinite 1 (base) or Infinite 3 (top), but I still wanted to share this coral/orange jelly polish that has golden shimmer.

FABY A Perfect Day

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I have no idea where this bottle of FABY was hiding in my Helmer, but today I'm showing A Perfect Day. This is a small and medium pink round glitter with lots of holographic microglitter and is in a clear base. I should have probably layered it, but went for wearing it alone.

ella + mila lovers suite

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April has been a busy month but I have two ella + mila polishes on my desk that I really wanted to wear this month. This first is lovers suite from the love collection. This is a pale pink creme.

Death Valley Nails Snake Oil

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One last Death Valley Nails polish today—this is Snake Oil, a multichrome red/gold/green with holographic glitter. I got this one in my Pookie's Polish Swap but if you buy from their website, you get a removable handmade decorative bronze cap.

China Glaze Don't Mesh With Me

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I have a few shimmers on my desk and while I probably should layer then, I do like to wear them as they are, so you can decide if you want to buy them or not. Today is China Glaze Don't Mesh With Me, from the Fall 2016 Rebel collection. This is listed as a lavender shimmer with a lavender grey base and blue and purple microshimmer.

Zoya Aurora

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I have another Zoya today—this is Aurora. It is a purple holographic with a little bit of golden glitter that is a little jelly-like. This was from the Winter 2012 Ornate Collection.

Zoya Carrie Ann

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Revisiting Zoya Carrie Ann, from the Fall 2010 Fall Collection Wicked/Wonderful. This was called a Venetian red sparkling metallic (glass fleck). Here was my original post from June 2011. I'm pleased this polish looks just as good as it originally did.

Patricia Love Dove

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I found another Patricia bottle in my Helmer. I swear, it's like a treasure chest some days! This is Love Dove, and it's a soft blue creme. This is totally a wedding color to me!