ellagee, August Polish Pick Up; Sophia, Queen of the Side Eye

Morning dears!  The kids and I spent 6 hours out in the sun yesterday, playing in the water, going down slides, riding on tubes.  We still went to bed late, slept in, and are slowly getting our acts together for the day.  The plan is to head out to the Boardwalk but I've only got 2/3 kids on board.  I have to take that with a grain of salt because that 1 kid is my black sheep.  No matter what I say, he's the one who goes against it.  Every.  Single.  Time.  Lord help me, he's exasperating.  So exasperating I've also become a Queen of the Side Eye.  Haha!  Well that leads me into the polish named as such, inspired by the stunning Sophia Loren, who truly was the Queen of the Side Eye.  This polish is available through the August Polish Pick Up selections, from 8/4-8/7.  If you haven't figured it out yet, or somehow missed it, the theme is Old Hollywood!  Ok, ready to check this beaut out?  Let go then!

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Polish Pick Up: Shop, Facebook

ellagee: Shop, Girly Bits, Facebook, Instagram

Different Dimension, Dorothy Dandridge; August 2017 Polish Pick Up

Good morning dears!  I've got a long, sun-worshiping kind of a day with my kids today.  I'm taking them over to the beach today.  I haven't been since my beach sand soccer tournament so I'm looking forward to just parking my butt on some sand and watching the kids play.  But for now I'm back with another Polish Pick Up post to share with you.  As I mentioned yesterday, the theme for August is Old Hollywood.  So think about all that glitz and glamour those stars and starlets had!  All the polishes I've watched (and seen so far) are spot on...classy and gorgeous!  Different Dimension picked Dorothy Dandridge as the inspiration for her polish and let me just say this one is a doozy!  Dorothy Dandridge will be available from 8/4-8/7 for $10 USD on the Polish Pick Up site. 

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Polish Pick Up: Shop, Facebook

Different Dimension: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Different Dimension, 90's Trio

Morning all!  What does this Summer Thursday hold for you?  For me...I'm taking the kids to the water slide park after swim lessons!  They have never been, and I haven't been in a really long time!  I'm equally exited and nervous to take them because I know they'll all want to run off in different directions.  So say a little prayer for my sanity!  Today I'm on here to show you the upcoming 90's trio from Different Dimension.  It's a limited edition trio, sold as a set, once it's sold out it's gone forever.  This trio isn't just a standard trio though, each of these polishes also work for stamping and water marbling!  How cool is that!?  Plus they're neon, so that's a huge bonus in my world.  They'll be available on 7/29 at 9am EST for $25 including shipping.  So are you ready to jump in and see these fabulous neons?  Me to, let's go!

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Different Dimension: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Alter Ego, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra; August 2017 Polish Pick Up

Afternoon all!  It's not as hot of a day today, thankfully.  Sitting in the sun during swim lessons has been wearing me out!  Today we are headed to the local farm team baseball game!  Woot, go San Jose Giants!  I also get today was a good day to start sharing the Polish Pick Up shades I have!  The August Polish Pick Up theme is Old Hollywood!  I've been perusing pics of the polishes and they are all amazing!  Alter Ego provided a polish this month and it's inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's portrayal of Cleopatra.  Super glamorous and opulent!  The starlets these days could take notes on class and glamour from these old school Hollywood sirens.  But I digress...Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra is gorgeous shade that'll be available from 8/4-8/7.  Check out my pictures below!

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Polish Pick Up:  Shop, Facebook

Atter Ego: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

KBShimmer, Summer Vacation

Afternoon dolls!  I was a bad girl.  We got home from swim lessons and a little extra time at the pool...and mommy straight up passed out for a nap.  It wasn't long, just long enough that we missed soccer practice.  Oops.  Oh well, we were all cozied up on the couch under a blanket (I'm not crazy, the AC was blasting) and I fell asleep and my son lost track of time (shocking).  Oh well, guess everyone needs a day off now and then.  Well now I'm back up and trying to get them to tidy up their rooms and get a post shared with you!  Today I have the gorgeous KBShimmer Summer Vacation!  This collection features 8 beach ready vibrant shades full of holo glow flakes that give off a stunning holo effect.  The Summer Vacation Collection will be available on 7/28 on the KB site and Amazon.  Ok then, let's check out the polishes!

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KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Color4Nails, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest

Sally Hansen Color Therapy

Boo on you Monday.  Why do you have to come so quickly??  I feel like my weekend was super packed with awesome-ness (minus Saturday which was my hang over recovery, stay in pjs all day, only crawl out of bed for necessary nourishment day).  Thankfully today's activities only consist of hitting up the pool for swim lessons.  I also have a few great Sally Hansen Color Therapy shades to share with you so that makes Monday a little better.  I really like these because the formula is awesome, and it's got Argan Oil, which is meant to help improve the health of your nails.  The Color Therapy formula is supposed to last up to 10 days.  These shades are all available now, at your local drug store, Target and Ulta and range from $6-$8.  

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Sally Hansen: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Orly Costal Crush, Summer 2017

Morning dears!  I'm still churning out Summer collections, a few left to go...then I've got some Fall sets to start sharing!  Are you eagerly awaiting the Fall or are you a Summer lover?  I personally enjoy both seasons and the polish shades they bring, so I'm happy either way.  I'm actually really in love with this collection from Orly!  The Costal Crush Collection is full of bright colors in jelly/crelly formulas that are on point!  These are available now for $8.50 each.  Ready to see them?  I'm ready to share them so lesgo!  

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Orly: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

LeChat Dare to Wear; Metallux Collection

Evening all!  How was your Saturday?  Mine was absolutely lazy an full of me doing nothing!  Mainly because mommy had a little too much fun last night at the Bruno Mars concert.  So I did nothing today but nurse my head and stomach and sleep.  Sorry kids, you're on your own (kidding, daddy was there to pick up the slack).  I figured I'd keep the awesome going with a post featuring some awesome multichromes from LeChat.  This is the Metallux collection and it's 6 gorgeous shades that transition in the light for a beautiful dual-tone effect.  You can now shop the Metallux Collection on the LeChat website!  They are $11.50 each.  So let's jump in and check them out.

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LeChat: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Press Release: KBShimmer Summer Vacation Collection

KBShimmer Launches Summer Vacation Collection
School is out, the weather is hot, and it is pedicure season! Now that the countdown for summer is over, we are throwing back to the summers of our youth with 8 beach bag ready hues. These summer shades feature our innovative holo glow flake finish for perfect coverage in 2-3 coats. Each polish is filled with colorful shimmer, for shades that come alive on your nails. So grab your friends, load the cooler, and let’s head outdoors to celebrate summer vacation!

Press Release: Zoya Sophisticates

FALL 2017 ZOYA NAIL COLOR – ZOYA SOPHISTICATES

Meet the SOPHISTICATES, Zoya’s latest palette of smoldering nudes, wine reds and shadowy hues in pearl, metallic and cream nail polish finishes.

  

Zoya Wanderlust Collection, Summer 2017

Evening beauties!  I've got a loooooong post of you tonight.  The Zoya Wanderlust collection for Summer 2017!  I know you've seen this collection before, but I usually like to share towards the middle of the season so the polish stays fresh in your brain (or it serves as a reminder that you loved a specific color).  Anywho, I figured it was time to share so here I am!  Wanderlust is currently available for $10 each or there are 2 sampler sets for $60 each.  This collection is heavy on pink and orange/coral.  There are a few other shades thrown in that are lovely bit really stick out like a sore thumb amounts the other colors.  A few are going to be fabulous for the Fall!  Wanderlust also has 3 matching lipsticks for you to choose from.  Those are $12 each.  Let's jump in and check out the post!  

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Zoya: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

ellagee Hella Holo Customs; July 2017, Heartstone, Aquatic & Nightspark

Good afternoon lovelies!  Hope your afternoon is going well.  I'm enjoying a fairly quiet afternoon.  My mom has been taking the kids one at a time to spend the day with them and it's wild how big a difference 3 to 2 kids is.  Gives me some time to work on the old blog.  Today's post features a few customs ellagee created for the Hella Holo Customs group.  You can only purchase this gorgeous trio if you're a member of the HHC group on Facebook.  I highly suggest you head over and join!  There are always fabulous customs in there.  Anywho, this trio will be available until August 5th and prices are $13 each.  There's a 10% discount to HHC members if you order all 3!  If you purchase an HHC product you can also receive a 10% discount on anything else you order (excluding customs).  Please see the HHC sales thread for that code!  Ok so are you ready to jump in?  Me too, let's go!
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ellagee: Shop, Girly Bits, Facebook, Instagram Hella Holo Customs: Facebook, Instagram 

Different Dimension Sun of a Beach Collection, Summer 2017

Afternoon beauties!  I'm a mermaid today, hanging by the pool.  Watching swim lessons, then we're going to stay here and swim around, sun bathe, eat lunch.  It's a hard life, but someone's gotta do it!  I also thought it would be a perfect time to share a fabulous new neon collection from Different Dimension.  This is the Sun of a Beach Collection, 5 rad neon jellies full of color shifting glitters and holo micro flakies.  This collection is available now, $10 each or $50 for the set.  If you love holo you totally need these in your life.  I love the additions of flakies and glitters, they make the polishes unique and beautiful.  Alright, let's jump n and check them out! *press sample* Different Dimension: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Stella Chroma Draught of Peace, July Multichrome Madness Group Custom

Afternoon all!  Hope your Monday is going swimmingly!  I just had my kids at swim lessons and they did pretty great!  But we had some other things to do this afternoon so I didn't get to stay and swim after lessons ended.  Hoping that's the plan tomorrow because I fully plan to bring some food and adult beverage and just hang at the pool as long as possible.  But for now I'll settle for a glass of iced tea and sharing this post with you.  Stella Chroma is at it again with her phenomenal multi chrome skills.  What I have today is Draught of Peace, a custom created for the Multichrome Madness group.  This will be available to group members only, until 7/31.  If you're not a member, you definitely need to join!  Draught of Peace is $13, or you can pick up the duo (Draught of Peace and Amortentia) for $23.  You can save 15% using my code MNPO.  Let's jump right in and check out this beauty!  

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Stella Chroma: Shop, Facebook, Stella Chromatics Facebook Fan Group, Instagram

Multichrome Madess: Facebook Group

Nail Hoot/Top Shelf Lacquer Duo; Hoot This Way & Drunk and Disorderly

Evening dolls!  I've tried to stay inside as much as possible this hot weekend.  Every time I went outside I felt like I was going to spontaneously combust.  But on the plus side my tan is off the hook! I just got home from soccer, my family wants to go out to Red Lobster because of the all you can eat crab...it's for a limited time you know.  Ha!  My 11 year old has been telling us about it all day.  So before we do that I figured I'd drop this fabulous new duo of you to oogle over.  I've tried polishes form both brands in the past and am always impressed...this duo really shows off how great both brands are!  The back story to the duo is a joke.  Brandie had a naming contest in her group and Amy suggested Hoot This Way.  Amy submitted that name for every contest Brandie had for a polish name.  Brandie FINALLY gave in and told Amy if she'd let her name a polish Drunk and Disorderly, she'd name a polish Hoot This Way.  And there we have the creation of this beautiful duo!  The duo is already available on the Nail Hoot website and the price is $18 plus shipping.  So let's jump in to the post and then you can mosey on over to shop!  

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Nail Hoot: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Top Shelf Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Fit Snack Box: June 2017

Morning all!  I'm back with another post featuring some yummy snacks from the Fit Snack Box.  I was excited to try out some different and interesting food products, and pleased to see some returning products that I've enjoyed from past boxes.  I find the smacks in this box to be tasty, satisfying and they are always healthier options that what I typically reach for.  My family likes these snacks too!  You can subscribe to this box in an assortment of monthly increments and you can also save a few bucks by using my link HERE.  Ok, let's get on it, I can't wait to show you all the treats.  

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Fit Snack Box: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Girly Bits Cosmetics; Limited Edition June Colour of the Month Duo, Let's Do This Again! & What The Hell Was I Thinking?

Happy Friday! I'm so glad for the weekend, though I'll admit this week has been pretty mellow.  No soccer practice, no gymnastics.  Next week will be my welcome back to Fall sports week and I'll be taxiing the kids around like a mad woman again, not yay.  I mom life hard, people!  So today I have the Girly Bits June Colour of the Month Duo.  These shades (just like all the previous months) are fabulous!  I am loving both and I even threw them together for an easy nail art look!  The June COTM Duo are inspired/named for Pam's Indie Expo Canada experience and are available now until 7/31.  They are $16.50 CAD each.  Ok, let's jump in and check these out!  

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Girly Bits Cosmetics: Shop, Harlow & Co, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Londontown Lakur Swatches

Evening friends!  My week has been flying by, I feel like I've been so busy!  I am looking forward to the weekend because I scheduled a trip for my family to go rafting!  It's going to be so much fun!  Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?  Well tonight I have a great post showcasing Londontown Lakur.  These are amazing colors and have amazing formula!  You can count me in as a fan.  Londontown also has some awesome base and topcoats, including the Gel Genius Topcoat and Instant Smudge Fix!  I picked up a back-up recently when the brand was featured on Zulily!  If you don't want to wait for the next Zulily sale you can purchase these on Amazon, HSN, and the Londontown USA site!  Stick with me through the whole post because I did a fun mani using all the colors together!  

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Londontown Lakur:  Shop, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram

Born Pretty Metallic Green Stamping Polish

Morning dears!  Did you have a great 4th of July?  We bbq'd burgers and were up late watching fireworks and eating s'mores.  My neighborhood was going until almost 12!  We are in a "all fireworks are illegal" area but that doesn't seem to stop anyone.  Anyways, that's behind us now and we can get on with our Summer!  I can also get on with sharing a new post with you!  I'm sure you are familiar with Born Pretty products, they have loads of stamping plates and nail decorations.  But they also have nail polish!  Today I'm going to share a stamping polish with you and it's pretty great!   You can purchase this exact polish HERE for $2.59!  Plus you can save 10% off your entire order when you use my code JTWO10.  Go forth and shop!

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Born Pretty Store: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Girly Bits Sequins & Satin Pants

Good morning all!  It's a nice, quiet morning for me.  Kids are off to camp this week so I'm home alone to take care of all the stay-at-home-mom duties.  I'm planning to get in a quick run, clean the house and get some groceries.  My hubby and oldest son come home from their trip to Italy tonight too...I'm so excited to see them!  For now I'm just going to enjoy the rest of my coffee (and a couple mini m&m cookies) and share this post with you.  Ok ok, so Girly Bits recently released these gorgeous holo glitter polishes that are super perfect for Summer days.  They are bright, fun, sparkly, inspired by disco songs...what more could you need?!  Sequins & Satin Pants is currently available now and you can purchase them individually for $12.71 USD each or $88.98 USD for the 7-piece collection.  alright, let's jump in and see the polish so you can get to shopping!

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Girly Bits: Shop, Harlow & Co, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

ellagee Throne Shippers

Good morning and happy Sunday!  My littles are still asleep!  This is unheard of!  I suppose I wore them out yesterday by swimming for a few hours then the Earthquakes game and a fireworks show.  We rolled in to bed past 11 and that's definitely late for them.  But it's Summer so I'm not going to force them to get up.  Plus the house is so quiet right now.  Anywho, as you can tell yesterday was a busy day so I didn't have  chance to sit and share this amazing collection from ellagee that came out yesterday.  So I'm sharing it today and you can still swing by and shop the Throne Shippers collection, they are $13.50 each or $48.50 for the set.  The Throne Shippers is a fabulous multichrome collection inspired by Game of Throne relationships that Laura is curious about!  So these polishes are amazing and they also really make me want to see the next season of GoT!  Are you a fan?  Which relationship do you think will come to fruition?  While you under that, let's jump in and see the polishes!

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ellagee: Shop, Girly Bits, Facebook, Instagram

LeChat Dare To Wear; Retro Remix, Summer 2017 Collection & Perfect Match Gel Retro Remix Summer Giveaway

Yo dudes!  I'm coming atcha with some Summer neons that'll make you feel like it's 1980 again!  LeChat, the brand that makes Dare to Wear nail polish, has created al lineup of colors that'll make your nails look totally rad!  These are available on Amazon, but in the very near future they will be selling their nail products on their own site!  The Retro Remix Collection is a set of 6 vibrant shades that have Perfect Match gel colors too!  I have something exciting to tell you...I don't use gel so I don't know what to do with my set of them.  I decided to have a giveaway and send them to one of you!  Enter at the end of the post.  But for now, let's ump in and see the polish!

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LeChat: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram