Pahlish - Throwback Collection Swatches & Review

*Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer for my honest review*

Happy Wednesday!!!

I was recently given the opportunity to review some Pahlish polishes and I jumped on the chance. Shannon graciously sent me the Throwback Collection to review, somehow she knew I had been eyeing it up and that all the colors are pretty much right up my ally! The Throwback Collection is reformulation of some of previous years' popular shades, per her shop, "**Please note that these are redesigned colors inspired by some of our original discontinued shades." So let's move onto the swatches.

Great Wide Open:

Shannon describes this polish as, "creamy white base with lime green metallic hex/squares, faint teal shimmer, and scattered multicolor confetti and dots". I am wearing two coats of Great Wide Open in the swatches and the polish is completely opaque, I think it almost looks like I have on a white base, but I don't! The application was flawless and I got a nice distribution of glitters on each nail, no fishing. 

Chemical Swirl:

Shannon describes this shade as, "Dusty lilac jelly base with matte and metallic lavender glitter, green glassfleck shimmer, pale green metallic small hex and dots". I am wearing two coats of polish in the photos. This is a lovely shade and even though it's a purple glitter mix, since its a nice light lilac, I would consider this a work appropriate shade (if you have a strict office, if you're like me, it doesn't matter what you wear on your nails to work). The application of Chemical Swirl was nice and easy, I got nice coverage in two coats but you could also wear three without it being too much. 

Endless Static Sea:

Shannon describes this polish as, "Black jelly base with pink and blue glassfleck shimmer and holographic microglitter". GAH, this Endless Static Sea is gorgeous!!! I am wearing one coat of Endless Static Sea over a black base, but I could imagine this would be super glittery with three coats without undies as Shannon shows on her listing. The application was flawless and you will definitely be seeing this again in the future...maybe as a base for some fun stamping? Galaxy Mani? 

Sitting in a Tin Can:

Shannon describes this shade as, "Grey jelly base with silver shimmer, scattered holographic silver, black, and matte grey micro glitter, and tiny satin white squares". I am wearing two coats of Sitting in a Tin Can and this shade is so lovely! I love a good gray polish and this one reminds me a cloudy day. The application of this polish was great as well, nice and smooth without being streaky. 

Typewriter Keys:

Shannon describes this polish as, "Creamy white base with silver shimmer and charcoal microflakes". When I saw this in the package of polishes I was immediately drawn to it and knew right away it would be my favorite. I am wearing two coats of Typewriter Keys. As with the rest of the polishes in this collection, the application was really great. This is just such a unique shade, I am so excited to have this as part of my collection.

So which shade was your favorite? I love Typewriter Keys but I would have to say all the polishes are gorgeous and are all tied for first! LOL. 

Make sure to check out all the Pahlish polishes at the following locations:
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*Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer for my honest review*

Tips for Summer Skin by Skana Spa

Michelle from Skana Spa recently contacted me wanting to share some tips on how to protect and treat your skin in the summer. Below she provides some tips along with a DIY Body Scrub recipe which I have to admit sounds super easy to make, so I just may be trying that out soon. 

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Treat Your Skin

During the spring and summer months, skin can tend to get oilier. In some cases, it can get dehydrated and pump out more sebum to prevent any additional loss of moisture. An individual may have to treat their skin much differently during the summer than in winter or fall. Here are some excellent tips for developing a skin care routine from the experts of Skana Spa of New York Luxury Resort,Turning Stone, – this recipe combine centuries-old healing principles of the Oneida Indians to produce an experience that stimulates harmony of the mind and body is sure to revitalize your skin.

·         Select the Correct Ingredients

Scrubs can do wonders for skin that is dry or scaly. However, it is essential that they are chosen wisely and used in the proper way. Many products on the market harbor artificial dyes, fragrances, and harmful chemicals. You surely do not want isopropyl myristate and amino methylpropanol, two probable irritants used in body scrubs, on your skin. Fortunately, there are many natural formulas available. These contain almonds, sugar, and even rice.

·         All Scrubs Are Not Created Equal

You should look for varying properties in products for your face than for your body. Find different formulas that will target your sensitive parts or tough areas. The following will assist you in choosing the perfect treatments that will give you fresh and glowing skin, from head to toe.

Helpful Tips!

·         Look for formulas that contain bigger granules for exfoliation. These can include sea salt, coffee grounds, and raw sugar to name a few.

·         Do not use any scrubs on overly sensitive or irritated skin. This will result in unwanted and unnecessary pain.

·         Scoop up approximately two tablespoons of the scrub in your hand. Then, rub the scrub in circles. Work your way up from your toes. Make sure you wash your skin like normal before using a scrub, but do not shave.

·         Avoid heavily perfumed products can also irritate your skin. Use natural homemade scrubs to refresh your skin and leave a pleasant fragrance on your skin, without being overwhelming pungent.

DIY Body Scrub Recipe

 

(photo source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41754875@N00/276578563/)

• 1/2 cup finely grained sea salt

• 1/2 cup finely ground coffee beans

• 1/4 cup sesame oil

• 1/2 teaspoon, or about 20 drops, eucalyptus essential oil

In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, coffee, sesame, and eucalyptus oils. Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly. Then, use the scrub in the shower while standing out of the water flow and away from the showerhead. Massage it into damp skin with long, firm, and semi circular movements. Take your time to activate the ingredients and then rinse. The recipe makes 1 1/2 cups, which is plenty for three separate treatments.

Exfoliating your skin will help to remove the dead skin cells and uncover the fresh skin that is hidden underneath. This will start a skin renewal system that will revitalize your largest organ and protect it from the summer heat!

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Michelle, thanks for sharing those tips and the recipe with us! Hope my loyal readers don't mind a non-nail related post here and there, but who doesn't want nice fresh skin? :)

Glitter Me This

Happy Monday! I won a set of Glitter Me This polishes earlier this year and today I will be sharing them with you :)

These are the lovely shades that I received. Just Got Pinned, Totally Smitten, Can I Walk You Home?, 1 Malt, 2 Straws, and Sunny Disposition.

Just Got Pinned: This is probably my favorite shade of the collection. It is an orange/gold shade and I don't have any colors like this! I am wearing two coats of JGP.

Totally Smitten: This a lovely pink holo. The application was very nice, and I am wearing 2 coats of TS.

Can I Walk You Home?: This shade is a VERY light and VERY sheer blue holo. I am wearing two coats of CIWYH here. It would probably look pretty good as a topper over another more opaque blue.

1 Malt, 2 Straws: This is another light and sheer shade, although not as sheer as the blue, this purple shade would be very pretty over top of an opaque shade. I am wearing two coats of 1M2S.

Sunny Disposition: This is a lovely yellow/gold/lime polish. It is fairly opaque in two coats and also had a slightly metallic quality about it.

I am glad that I had the opportunity to try the Glitter Me This polish collection and hope to try more in the future.

Which is your favorite shade?

The Verve 360 Zoya Giveaway

Hello Loves!

Today I have a special treat; The Verve 360, a from Pittsburgh is sponsoring a giveaway for my readers!!! Thank you Verve!! (Check out their website here!)

The prize contains 2 Zoya polishes, Isla and Natty.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

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