Cupcake Polish Holiday Magic, Winter/Holiday 2015

Good evening lovelies!  Sorry for disappearing over the holiday!  I went out of town with my family after Thanksgiving and enjoyed a mini-vacation.  The only laptop time I had was to partake in any Black Friday/Small Business Saturday sales.  And to share sales on my Facebook page.  So that's that!  Hopefully your weekend was as uneventful and enjoyable as mine was.  But now I'm back with a holo-tactic post for today! Cupcake Polish will be releasing the Holiday Magic collection tomorrow, 12/1 at 8pm Central.  This is a collection of 6 pastel, super holo polishes with a sprinkling of magical holo glitter!  Each polish will be $13 each, but for the first 24 hours you can get the entire set at the discounted price of $72.  So let's jump in and check out these beauties!

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Cupcake Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Color 4 Nails, Harlow & Co.,  Femme Fatale, Live Love Polish, Mei Mei's Signatures, Norway Nails, Polishinail, Rainbow Connection 

Cupcake Polish Doorbuster, Black Friday Special

Late night post alert!  Late night post alert!  But I had to share this with you now so you don't miss out on the deal when it starts tomorrow!  Cupcake Polish will be having a Black Friday Sale!  On Thursday (11/26) at 10am Central, you can shop the entire site for 30% off.  BUT WAIT there's more!  Sara created Doorbuster, a special polish for only $5!  FIVE DOLLARS PEOPLE!  There are only 250 of these so make sure you are online at the right time to get yours!  Doorbuster is not included in the sale and there's a limit of 3 per person.  So let's jump in and check out Doorbuster!

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Cupcake Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Color 4 Nails, Harlow & Co.,  Femme Fatale, Live Love Polish, Mei Mei's Signatures, Norway Nails, Polishinail, Rainbow Connection 

Sea Lore Sea-son's Treatings Collection, Winter/Holiday 2015

Good evening!  Hopefully you aren't all elbow deep in stuffing and cranberry sauce.  I am so horrible, I haven't even started my dishes yet!  I have a race in the morning and then need to be at my family's house by noon!  Eeeep.  Looks like I'll be up late cooking, boooooo.  Nobody to blame but myself.  But how can I focus on cooking when I have such gorgeous polish to share with you?  The collection I have tonight is the upcoming Sea Lore Polish Sea-son's Treatings Collection, a 5 piece set full of shimmer, holo and glitter!  This is a really nice collection, I enjoyed how the names tied in to the shades.  Sea-son's Treatings will be available on Black Friday (11/27) and I believe each polish will be $10 USD.  So let's delve into these sweet nail polish treats!

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Sea Lore Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Sweet Heart Polish LE Black Friday Trio

Good morning dears!  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and you know what that means?  Black Friday shopping is almost upon us!!  Eeeeeeeee!  Have you made your list of things to buy, sales to hit up?  I haven't, but I really need to get on it.  It'll be hard for me since I'll be on the road - I'll be cyber shopping all day.  Well if you're not like me and have your list ready you'll definitely want to add these polishes to your list.  The Limited Edition Black Friday Trio will be available on 11/27 at 9am Pacific. It will only be released in small quantity, about 20 sets and will be $28.  So let's to waste any more time chit chatting (if you're like me you have pies to bake and potatoes to mash) and let's look at polish! *press sample* Sweet Heart Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Smitten Polish Christmas In Stars Hollow, Winter/Holiday 2015

Good evening!  Are you in bed yet?  No?  Neither am I.  Even thought I should hit the sack early because I have to get up at 6am again to get in a 10 mile run with my running buddy.  I will do so but it will be grudgingly and I'll likely still be asleep for the first half hour.  So since I'm still awake and you're still awake let's talk more polish!  Another brand that will be releasing a fantastic collection on Black Friday is my beloved Smitten Polish!  The Christmas In Hollows Eve is a fun collection, inspired by Gilmore girls and it's full of a variety of finishes; glitter, shimmer, holo - they are all FANTASTIC.  And let me start by saying I'm sorry, I didn't watch this series so I can't comment on how any of these actually relate to the show.  Maybe one of you fans can let me know!  Christmas In Stars Hollow releases on 11/27 at 2pm Central.  The pre-order will be open for 24 hours.  Since it's Black Friday there's a code for you to use!  THANKS2015 will get you 20% off your entire order (excluding the new Christmas In Stars Hollow collection).  This code is also only for 24 hours.  So happy shopping and buy all the Smitten!  

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Smitten Polish: Shop, Edgy Polish, Femme Fatale Cosmetics, Hypnotic Polish, Rainbow Connection, Facebook, Instagram 

A Box Indied Reloaded, December 2015

Good afternoon beauties!  It's a rainy and windy day here, so the kids and I stayed in the house in our pj's ALL DAY LONG!  So nice, so relaxing.  Also, I'm ramping up to share a zillion posts with you in the next couple days.  Today is the first of those many posts and it's the A Box Indied Reloaded, December Box!  This box is full of glittery goodness with a thermal thrown in for good measure.  This indie brand collaboration has 5 exclusive polishes in the box.  The A Box Indied Reloaded will be available for pe-order on December 1st and 2nd. When the pre-order closes all boxes will be shipped by the 15th of the month.  The box will be $50 and free shipping with the US.  So let's delve in and check out the goodies!

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A Box Indied Reloaded: Llarowe, Facebook, Instagram 

(this picture shows the Contrary in both states)

Northern Star Polish Mermaid Dreams

Good evening friends!  I had an very nice non-eventful day.  Got my hair done, did a little shopping.  I guess the only thing that could have gone better was I found this adorable pair of boots and they didn't have them in my size, nor did any of the other stores in my area so big old pouty face.  Guess it wasn't meant to be.  So while I pine over those boots you can take a look at this lovely polish from Northern Star Polish!  I believe Mermaid Dreams was made as an exclusive for the Cocktails & Colors event in Las Vegas, but I'm not positive so don't hold me to that.  Anyways, it's definitely not a polish currently in the shop but there are other colors and cuticle oils for your shopping enjoyment!  So let's go ahead and jump in to check out Mermaid Dreams!

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Northern Star Polish: Shop, Facebook

Colors by Llarowe Winter Jellies/Crellies

Good afternoon dears!  It feels like the calm before the storm this weekend.  I know I need to get potatoes and things for side dishes, but the thought of going to the grocery store has me wanting to crawl back under my covers!  If I wait longer I know it'll be worse!  As will the everything to be done next week up until Thanksgiving.  And then after that the malls and stores will all be jam packed until Christmas Eve. I love the holiday season, but I can do with out the added hustle and bustle.  The fact that I've had 2 lazy weekends in a row with no plans has really made me appreciate being home in the peace and quiet (as much as it can be peaceful or quiet with 3 littles running around).   So I'm about to get my hair did, darkened up but but I wanted to share this post with you right away as these jellies and crellies from Colors by Llarowe will be releasing tomorrow (11/23) into the core collection.  If you weren't in the know, the Winter collection will also be launching tomorrow and you can see my post and pictures HERE.  So let's jump in and check out these lovely polishes!

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Colors by Llarowe: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Zoya Focus, Fall 2015

Good evening lovely readers!  I'm churning swatches out right now so I thought I'd go ahead and share another post for you to check out.  Zoya released their Fall collection not so long ago and I've already shared the shimmery, pretty Flair collection (see it HERE).  Tonight I have the lux and creamy Focus collection!  Zoya really knows how to make fabulous cremes that are buttery and opaque and always flawless.  Focus is full of great colors and that great formula that I've come to expect and adore.  You can get the polishes from the Focus collection now for $9 USD each.  I'd say to go ahead and make a list of Zoya's you've been meaning to because I bet they'll have a good Black Friday Sale!  Let's delve in and see what Zoya came up with for the season!

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Zoya: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Girly Bits Holiday Magic, Winter 2015

Good afternoon dears!  It's time for some magic...some Girly Bits Holiday Magic that is!  Pictures have been floating around for a week or so now and it's time for me to throw my pictures into the ring.   Let me start off by saying WOW.  This collection is gorgeous and everything about it makes me think of wintry days, warm fireplaces, hot cups of cocoa, making memories with loved ones.  Pam  collaborated with the brand spokeswoman, Megan Edwards and they really put out a fabulous collection for the season.  Holiday Magic will be available on 11/22 with a limited time discounted price of $108 CAD, free shipping.  Or you can pick up individual bottles for $13 CAD each.  So let's jump in and check out this festive 9 piece collection!  

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Girly Bits: Shop, Harlow & Co., Mei Mei's Signatures, Femme Fatale, Foxy Fingertips, Rainbow Connection, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

EA Polish Swatches & Review

Good morning dears!  First let em say that I'm sorry for not posting this yesterday.  I meant to and sometimes I just get swamped with my kids and their activities.  Yesterday was one of those days.  But Im making up for it today.  Right now I have a new-to-me brand to share, yay!  EA Polish, formerly known as Embella Adorn, is a beauty and fashion accessories lifestyle brand.  Their niche is that they offer a fashionable ring with each polish purchase.  You can mix and match the polish and rings to your liking!  Fun, right?  And wouldn't a polish/ring set make a fabulous Christmas gift or stocking stuffer?!  If you head over to the EA Polish website you can see all the polish and available rings.  I have all 6 polishes to show you now and you can pick them up for yourself, they are $12 USD each.  If you are unsure of your ring size feel free to contact EA Polish on their Contact link (HERE) for help, and you'll also get a 25% discount on your first order.  So let's jump in and check out the polish (and rings!).

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EA Polish: Shop/Website, Facebook, Instagram

Colors by Llarowe Winter 2015

Good evening!  Hopefully it's not too late for you lovelies...but I completely understand if you are already headed to bed for your beauty rest.  My day has been full of blog stuff, mostly prepping, and I'll be doing some swatching soon.  But I just had dinner and am about to start up a pumpkin pie/cheesecake bar desert for a potluck tomorrow.  So I decided to take a little rest while things digest and enjoy the fireplace for a few.  I figured it was a good time for you to get comfy and hunker down for a long post!  Tonight I have the Colors by Llarowe Winter 2015 collection on my blog.  This is a 12-piece collection, almost all holo, definitely all gorgeous.  The Winter Collection will be available for pre-order on 11/23 from 12pm to 8pm MDT.  These will be $12 USD each.  Now grab your cocoa (or coffee, or tea, or water, or wine) and let's jump in to the post!

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Colors by Llarowe: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Emerald & Ash That's What She Said

Hello!  Sorry for no post yesterday.  I was busy watermarking all the pictures I had and relaxing a little bit.  Actually I am relaxing again while I work on some pretty large posts I've got going up.  One will be later tonight so keep your eyeballs peeled for it.  In the meantime I figured I could spare a few minutes to squeeze out a quickly 1-polish post to share with you!  What I've got for you is Emerald & Ash That's What She Said.  My understanding is that this was another Las Vegas exclusive, but due to a lack of pigment, they won't be reproducing this one to list on their site.  While that is bad news I do have good news!  Emerald & Ash recently re-opened their shop with new cuticle oil scents and all their lovely polish!  So head over and browse around, there's definitely something you will fall in love with.  And I have to throw this out there - E&A have some of the most fabulously scented oil and the formula is top notch!  So here's the quickie post now that I've talked your ear off.

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 Emerald & Ash: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Cheers To You! Collaboration Box

Good morning beauties!  How many of you are already Christmas/Holiday shopping?  I know I've already picked up a few things here and there and next week is the annual shopping day with my Grandma.  Truthfully I am chomping at the bit to get the shopping started and stash away presents for next month!  Eeeeeeeee!  SANTA!  So I have a fabulous collaboration box to share with you today that would be an amazing gift for any polish and beauty product lover.  This is the Cheers To You! Collaboration Box, inspired by New Year Eve.  It's packed full of goodies that will make your mom, sister, aunt, grandma, best friend or favorite teacher squeeee with delight.  Everything in this box is exclusive and you can only get it in this box so that definitely adds to the "I feel special" value of this box, whether you are gifting it to someone else or picking it up for yourself!  There are a total of 8 indie brands participating in this box; ellagee, You Polish, Sweet Heart Polish, Northern Star Polish, Philly Loves Lacquer, 6 Harts, Alter Ego Body Care Products and Baroness X.  The box is $50 plus shipping and will be available for pre-order from 11/27 at 12am CST to 11/30 at 12am CST.  The box will ship on or before 12/10.  You can only buy this box on ellagee.com.  So let's jump in and see what this fun box is all about! 

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ellagee: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Here's an overview collage of all the goodies that are in the Cheers To You! box.    

Fair Maiden Polish Just A Mirage

Hello late night post!  Well not late night for me here in California, but it is for you East Coasters!  But it's Thursday night, you might be up, ready to enjoy the weekend starting with a lax day at work tomorrow.  So I figured I'd share a post while I take a break from my never ending quest to clean my house and do laundry.  I swear I could use a second me right about now.  But if I had a second me I'd have to share my nail polish collection and it would be especially difficult to do with gorgeous colors like this exclusive from Fair Maiden Polish.  This beauty hails from Cocktail & Colors, the indie polish event that was in Las Vegas over the CosmoProf Convention weekend.  I am bummed that I didn't meet the gals behind this brand in person, but I am so happy I was able to try out this polish!  I have only tried one Fair Maiden before and it was super gorgey.  This one though?  It's absolutely drool worthy.  While this one isn't available for purchase I do suggest you head over to the shop to see what other polishes tickle your fancy!  So get your droll bucket or towel ready and let's jump in and see what we've got on our plate.

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Fair Maiden Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Polished by KPT Lumieres

Good evening lovelies!  I'm avoiding laundry by putting up another post.  Why?  Because laundry is my absolute least favorite house chore.  I don't mind the washing and drying, what I do mind is the folding and putting away.  It's so damn taxing.  So I'll avoid my own personal H-E-Double Toothpicks by sharing a gorgeously blingy polish with you!  Yes I am distracting myself with shiny things.  Tonight I have Lumieres from Polished by KPT.  This is a total stunner, if you haven't seen it before or tried Polished by KPT I think this is a perfect introduction to the brand!  Lumieres is available in the shop now for $12 USD.  Now let's look at some pictures!

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Polished by KPT: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter

Alter Ego Body Care Products Secret Lover

Good morning or is it afternoon?  I'm lost at what time of the day it is.  I spent the whole night jumping out of bed and helping my little to the bathroom.  She must have picked up a stomach bug from school earlier this week.  Hopefully it's just the 24 hour kind because we could both use some rest.  So I'll be playing nurse today and then running out for some soup.  I suppose a good thing is that it made me actually sit down and just take it easy.  So I'll be working on my blog and swatches and watermarking and editing and and and...  What better way to get that plan started than with a post!  Today I have a lovely polish from Alter Ego Body Care Products called Secret Lover!  Secret Lover is currently in stock and you can pick up a full size bottle for $9.  Cynthia has also expanded her brand to include body care products; soap, solid balm (for cuticle care and other uses) and men's fragrances!  You should definitely check out the new line up!  

*press sample*

Alter Ego Body Care Products:  Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Press Release: China Glaze Cheers! Holiday Collection

SIP, SPARKLE & SHINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Darling Diva Polish Have You Ever Been Mistaken For A Man?

Hullo out there in polish land!  How you doing today?  Me, I'm ok.  I seem to have caught a cold from the kids so I am attempting to battle that and continue to plug on doing my momly duties.  I probably should have reconsidered taking a run in the cold and rain yesterday.  I probably also should have thought twice about going back out with wet hair.  Anywho, something that makes me feel immensely better is wearing a stunning vampy holo.  Today I'm sharing just the thing to brighten my day and hopefully yours too!  Darling Diva Polish came out with an Aliens themed collection a few months back and it was full of deep, dark beauties that I couldn't wait to get my hands on.  The Hug My Face (aka Alien) Collection is mostly still available and you can pick them up now. The prices range from $8.50-$12 USD.  Keep an eye out on Carrie's Instagram and Facebook page because she runs sales pretty frequently!  Ok let's jump in and check out this amazing holo. 

*nothing to disclose*

Darling Diva Polish: Shop, Mei Mei's Signatures, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Cuccio Royale Collection, Fall 2015

Good morning friends!  I've got a good and somewhat lengthy post for you today.  Way back when I was having the time of my life in Las Vegas and rubbing elbows with all the nail polish peeps, I got to meet some lovely folks representing the Cuccio brand.  Now I knew this brand already because I am a fan of their body butters and cuticle sticks.  I also knew they made polish because I'd seen a few of their gels in my local beauty supply store.  Well what I wasn't expecting was to see this (and another) stunning collection displayed at the Tips & Sips event!  The Royale Collection is Cuccio's answer to the Fall season and it's pretty dang perfect!  Rich cremes, shimmery jewel tones and even a multichrome!  While browsing around the Cuccio website I wasn't able to find this collection, but I did see it available on HB Beauty Bar for $8.50 each.  But keep checking the Cuccio website because I'm sure the Royale collection will be available soon.

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Cuccio Colour: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

This is a long post so I'll try to keep each individual blurb short and sweet.  This is Count Me In, a smokey, purple creme.  The formula was creamy and buttery.  I had full coverage in 1 coat of Count Me In.  No topcoat used.  

Cirque Colors Coven

Good evening dears.  I hope you had a lovely Sunday.  Mine was so very meh.  Second day out here in the middle of nowhere and my sons soccer team took a whooping all weekend.  And it rained on us the entire second game today.  I sure hope none of us end up sick.  Anywho, I've got a gorgeous deep, jewel tone purple from Cirque to show you tonight.  It looks like the sky I see out my car window right now (I promise I am the passenger and not the driver).  Coven was actually part of the All Holo's Eve Trio (a set with Lacquer Lust and Serum No 5).  The trio was limited edition and these collaboration boxes have been pretty popular so they do sell out.  I am hopeful that there will be a Christmas trio from these loverly ladies on the horizon soon!  So let's jump in and check out Coven!

*nothing to disclose*

Cirque Colors: Website/Shop, Mei Mei's Signatures, Facebook, Instagram

Coven is an "indigo jelly with an orange to green shimmer effect."  Holy moly this is a gorgeous polish!  I love it's dark, broody shade of purple and the shimmer are what really make the polish.  I wore Coven for a few days and it was such an eye-catcher.  I spent a good portion of my daylight hours o moving my hands around to see the glints of colors changes.  The formula and application were really great.  On par with a jelly, a bit sheer, but buildable.   No issues with application.  I used 3 coats of Coven and finished with a layer of topcoat.   

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I had several friends who were curios if Coven was a dupe for Coronation.  I am happy to report that it's definitely not.  I've got some pictures to show you too!

I've got 3 layers of Coronation on my accent nail to show how it looks net to Coven.  You can see the color is completely different - more magenta.  And there is no green shift in the shimmer.  

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Paint Box Polish Ravenclaw & Gryffindor

Good morning dears!  You are reading.  I am driving to the Central Valley for a soccer tournament.  You are probably having more fun than me.  Ok I am being dramatic.  I love watching my kids play, I'm his biggest fan!  If you were around last night and saw my post you'd know that Paint Box Polish is releasing a new collection today - The Knight Bus Collection.  If you missed it you can see it HERE.  But today I am sharing a few polishes from an older collection also inspired by Harry Potter. You can pick up either of the beauties I am sharing today or any others using my discount code MNPO for 15% off!  Happy shopping!

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Paint Box Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

This blue beauty is Ravenclaw.  It's a shimmery, deep blue packed with fine bronze glitter.   Of course this is inspired by the House Ravenclaw.  If you look up Ravenclaw on Harry Potter Wiki you will learn that "Ravenclaw values intelligence, knowledge and wit.  It's emblematic animal is the eagle, and it's colors are blue and bronze."  Pam nailed it!  The base plus the glitters create a metallic look that is so pretty.  The formula and application were both great.  I used 2 coats of Ravenclaw for full coverage and finished with a layer of topcoat.  

source: Polyvore

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And everyone's favorite house, Gryffindor!  I went on Pottermore and am happy to report that I was placed in the Gryffindor!  Gryffindor is described as valuing "bravery, daring, nerve and chivalry.  It's emblematic animal is the lion and the colors are scarlet and gold." And Paint Box's Gryffindor is shimmery red fine gold glitters in irregular shapes.  This is a stunning color!  It's one of those lit-up, glowing ember red types that get me all lusty.  The formula and application were both fabulous.  I used 2 coats of Gryffindor for full coverage and a layer of topcoat.        

source: Harry Potter Wiki

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I had to share one more picture of Gryffindor!  Here I am holding my Hermoine Granger wand.  I got this from Olivander's in Daigon Alley.  Coolest place ever!  If you haven't been to Universal Studios Orlando, all the Harry Potter stuff makes it more than worth the crowds.