China Glaze Lite Brite Collection, Summer 2016

Hullo lovelies!  Sorry for being so absent this month.  Kids, family and extra curricular activities have been adding up and sadly it's my little blog that's been shunned to the back burner.  I still love my blog and my readers!  So today I figured I'd share the awesome new china Glaze Lite Brite collection.  This is their  Summer collection and as we all know China Glaze loves to put out neons at this time of the year.  Neons can be tricky, sometimes dull or chalky.  But not the Lite Brite Collection!  I was very pleased with the formula of each one of these and was also pretty darn happy that this was a mix of cremes, shimmers and jellies.  Anywho, the Lite Brite collection is currently available and if you long for searing neons in gorgeous shades and finishes I suggest you hustle to the beauty supply shop and pick up a few (or all 12) of these!  

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Cupcake Polish Butterfly Collection; Spring 2016

Good evening lovelies!  I wanted to share a second post with you today because I thought you'd want the heads up on this new collection from Cupcake Polish!  It's called the Butterfly Collection and it's all linear holo goodness.  I really like the shades in this 6-piece set, they aren't neon but aren't pastel.  They are the perfect in-between pop of color to help your tips stand out on these sometimes gloomy Spring days.  So let me give you the run down on the deets for this collection.  The launch is TOMORROW (4/24) at 11am CST.  They should retail for about $13, and there is typically a discount promotion for the whole collection that runs for the first 24 hours.  Since I don't have the exact information for the pricing make sure you check the Cupcake Polish Facebook and Instagram pages.  So let's delve in and check out these holos!

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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 

A Box Indied May 2016; Kentucky Derby

Good morning and happy Saturday!  Do you have weekend plans or are you going to lay low and veg out?  My veg out weekends are few and far between, but I definitely enjoy them when I get them.  Sadly this is not one of those weekends.  I've got a race, soccer games and little league games.  I want a nap just thinking about it.  Alas, I won't nap.  But I will share the May 2016 A Box Indeed with you!  The theme for the month is Kentucky Derby.  There's an exciting new comer to the box too...Cirque Colors!  I'm digging the glitter and holo mix this box offers, it's a nice change up of finishes.  You can pick up the A Box Indied for preorder from May 1st to 4th for $50 with free shipping in the US.  Don't forget that there are $25 gift cards inserted in 5 lucky orders!  But wait, there's more!  Just like in previous months there is a giveaway to win the box.  You can find more details HERE Ok ok, enough chit chat, let's check out the polishes in this box!  

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A Box Indied: Llarowe, Facebook, Instagram 

Zoya Petals Collection; Spring 2016

Good morning!  Tomorrow is officially Earth Day!  So I thought it was fitting to share the Zoya Petals Collection with you because it's that time of the year when Zoya offers their awesome Earth Day Exchange.  Let me fill you in on the promo this year and then we'll jump into the pictures featuring the Spring 2016 Petals Collection!  Every year Zoya has a fabulous offer where you can send in your unloved or used up nail polish to be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in return you get a 50% off discount code to buy new, gorgeous Zoya nail polish.  The catch is you just pick at least 6 bottles (and up to 24), use the code ZGREEN for 50% off and free shipping at checkout.  Then follow the instructions to send in your polish.  This is runs on the honor system so do the right thing!  Send in your exchange polish or donate it to a local cause.  And that's it!  Just in case you need more info, here's the direct LINK to Zoya's Earth Day Exchange page.  

Now that you know about the promo, let's talk about the Petals Collection.  Petals is a heavy pink-coral collection of shimmery shades that is reminiscent of flowers.  I like that the shimmer has varying degrees of strength, from subtle to in-yo-face.   The Petals Collection is currently available on the Zoya site and you can pick them up for $10 each.  I also saw that Zoya has Hot Lips that match the polish shades, cuteness!  Alright, time to jump into the post!  

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Lady Queen Stamping Plates: Crown Dappled Floral Pattern Manicure Template Lace Series BC3, and Cube Rectangle Circle Pentagram Nail Art Stamp Image Plate hehe003

Good evening!  I'm just sitting here nursing aches and pains from last nights soccer game, feeling stuffed from dinner, waiting for my cookies to finish baking. I'm also trying to get caught up on a few posts to share with you so I wanted to share one now.  This one features some stamping plates from Lady Queen, a one stop shop for all your nail art needs!  I've only stamped a handful of times in the 4 years I've been blogging and am still not so confident with it, so please know that my stamping skills are not up to par with some of the other fabulous nail bloggers out there.  But I will say that both of these plates were easy to use and the only problems I had were due to my inexperience with stamping.  Lady Queen has worldwide shipping and you can save 15% with my code GCLC15.  Before we jump in here are the links; Crown Dappled Floral Pattern Manicure Template Lace Series BC3, and Cube Rectangle Circle Pentagram Nail Art Stamp Image Plate hehe003.  So now let's take a look at the plates!

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Lady Queen: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Barielle Protect Plus Color with Prosina; Silk Stockings & Lily of the Valley

Good morning dolls!  I've got something new and exciting from Barielle to share with you today.  Barielle recently launched their new signature line of Prosina nail care and colors.  Prosina is a patented and highly specialized type of hydrolyzed keratin that has the ability to strengthen, condition and protect your nails.  Prosina is a polypeptide formula that works with keratin to repairs and fortify nails and cuticles.  The Prosina formula is pregnancy safe and 5-free.  Barielle selected popular shades from the original collection and infused them with Prosina so you still get your favorite colors but with this awesome new nail treatment.  The Prosina nail colors are available now for $9.  Let's take a look at the shades I was sent to review.

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Barielle: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   

Darling Diva Polish Deadpool Collection (names are NSFW - you've been warned)

Hello lovelies!  Happy Friday! I've got a large post for you today featuring the brand new Darling Diva Polish Deadpool Collection.  Ok I have to admit that I haven't seen this movie yet but the names crack me up and the colors are amazing.  So even if you aren't a fan of Marvel/comics/Deadpool/Ryan Reynolds you can still enjoy this collection. Especially if you talk like a sailor, like I do.  But as I mentioned in the post title, some of the names on these polishes aren't for young eyes or to be uttered in a work environment...unless you are a pirate.  Seriously though, swear words, sexual innuendos...you've been warned again.  The Deadpool Collection launches tonight 4/8 at 7pm Central.  So let's jump in and check out this awesome collection.   *press sample* Darling Diva Polish: Shop, Mei Mei's Signatures, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Clothing Review: ellagee Unisex Fine Jersey Tank "My Favorite Color Is Glitter"

Good afternoon loverly friends!  I have another different type of post for you today, isn't this exciting?!  If you're a fan of ellagee you probably know that Laura also has a section in the online shop where you can pick up all types of fun items with nail polish designs and sayings on them.  I'm talking cell phone cases, mugs, blankets, tote bags and tops.  I picked out a tank top because I know I'll be sporting it to run in and wear out on hot summer days.  Hopefully you find my review useful!  You can get this particular tank top for $22 in the "MORE" section of the shop.  So let's delve in and I'll give you more details on this fun nail polish apparel!

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ellagee: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Beauty Review: Younique Cosmetic Products

Hello there lovelies!  I have a beauty post for you today!  I was asked to review some Younique Products and I figured sure, why not!  I always hear about these products, especially the fiber mascara and I was curious.  I thought my readers might be curious too so I am happy to help show you some of these products and hopefully make it easier for you to decide if you want take the plunge and purchase.  So I have an assortment of lipsticks, face items and of course the fiber mascara!  You can purchase any of these from Caitlin's website HERE.  So let's get started! And please be gentle with your comments!  I'm actually a little nervous about this post since I'm showing you the makeup on my face and not just my arm.  

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*purchased by me*

Younique By Cate: Shop

I started off with lipstick, which is kind of funny since when I put on a whole face of makeup I typically do lipstick last.  But it was a day of firsts so why not, right?  Here are the products I had; a tinted lip stain, a light colored lip balm and 2 full coverage lipsticks.

Addicted To Holos, April 2016

Good evening dolls!  I am typing this post in an attempt to stay off social media and not ruin The Walking Dead with any spoilers!  I am on the edge of my seat and dreading who will get killed off the show tonight.  So while I anxiously await the show to start I figured there was no better time than now to share the April Addicted To Holos box!  This one is full of 4 absolutely stunning shades, all holo of course, but with nice touches that make them all unique.  The Addicted To Holos box will be available for preorder from 4/4-4/11, it's $35 plus shipping each.  The boxes will begin shipping on 4/22.  OH!  And the guest brand for this month's box is none other than Paint Box Polish!  So let's jump in and check out these beauts!

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