Stella Chroma April Polish Pick Up Exclusive: May The Schwartz Be With You

Woo hoo, we made it to Friday!  I'm happy I get to sleep in tomorrow, I've been in desperate need of rest...and tater tots.  But let's talk polish!  I'm pretty excited for the post tonight, it's another gorgeous shade for the April PPU.  As you likely know by now, the April PPU theme is Across the Universe.  Stella Chroma took another turn towards the comedy element of the monthly theme and went with Space Balls as her inspiration  That movie is seriously so funny, even my kids think it's hilarious.  May The Schwartz Be With You will be available from 4/6-4/9 for $12, no cap! So let's jump in and see what this polish is all about!

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Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer April Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Monster In A Turbulent Star

Evening all! Anyone watching Baseball Opening Day games?  I've got the Giants/Dodgers game on but my hubby and I were discussing that we just aren't in to it this year.  What can I say, we are a soccer family! Alright but professing my love for the Beautiful Game is not why we are here.  We are here because I have another awesome polish from the April PPU to show you!  Tonight I have Monster In A Turbulent Star from Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer.  You'll be able to pick up Monster In A Turbulent Star from 4/6-4/9 for $12.  No cap on this polish.  Ok then, let's jump in and check it out!

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BEGL: Shop, Facebook, BEGLove, Instagram

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Dreamland Lacquer April Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Eep Opp Ork Ah Ah

Evening friends!  Anyone else think this week is dragging?  It's going by so sloooooooooow!  Fortunately for you (and me) I have a gorgeous polish from Dreamland Lacquer to share with you tonight.  This is the first time Dreamland has participated in the Polish Pickup and she joined the game with a Royal Flush.  I mean she came in with guns blazing people!  I am really glad she's part of the PPU and I hope she continues to take part in the fun.  Now this polish is a bit of a blast from the past, inspired by a particular episode of The Jetsons, it's called Eep Opp Ork Ah Ah. You'll be able to pick up Eep App Ork Ah Ah from 4/-4/9 for $12. There is a 200 bottle cap on this polish.  Let's go ahead and delve into the post to check out the polish!

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ellagee April Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Drops of Jupiter

Afternoon dears!  How's your Monday going?  Mine is meh.  Just meh.  Trying to rally and get in a Costco trip before I get my kids from school but I really don't see it happening.  I'm slow like a sloth today.  So instead of heading out I'm going to share a post with you now.  Back to the PPU swatches and today I have ellagee Drops of Jupiter.  If you are into glowy shimmer and pretty blues then you are going to go gaga over this beauty.  The April PPU theme is Across the Universe; Planets and Galaxies.  ellagee doesn't disappoint with this far-out polish.  You'll be able to purchase Drops of Jupiter from 4/6-4/9 for $11.  There is no cap on Drops of Jupiter.  Time to check it out!

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Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer; The Indie Shop Atlanta LE's and Exclusive, East ATL Rainbow, Fabulous Movie Palace & How Sweet It Is

Happy FriYAY!  I just enjoyed a delicious chicken pot pie and a tres leches cake for dinner and I'm sitting on the couch feeling all happy and content.  Alright, so I know I just started the April PPU posts yesterday but I have something to share that is more pressing so I'll get back to those this weekend.  Tomorrow is The Indie Shop Atlanta!  Who's going?  Who has a mule?  I would love to go but alas it wasn't in the cards for me this time. I do however have a few of the polishes that will be there for you to take a gander at.  If you'll be there I've got some information for you regarding these 3 beauties from Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer.  Let's jump in so I can tell you more about How Sweet It Is, Fabulous Movie Palace and East ATL Rainbow.  All 3 will be $12.  Time to check them out! 

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BEGL: Shop, Facebook, BEGLove, Instagram

The Indie Shop: Facebook, Instagram

Alter Ego April Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Altarf aka Beta Cancri

Good evening!  Hoe's your Thursday?  Mine has been pretty uneventful thus far, but I've pretty much laying low at my house all day.  My chest is actually aching and it's making it hard (or at least uncomfortable) for me to breathe easily.  Not sure if I'm fighting something or if I over used my  upper back/shoulder muscles at the gym last night and now they're sore.  So my aches and pains re a mystery to me...much like space!  The actual theme for the April PPU is Across the Universe: Planets and Galaxies.  I have a few polishes to share with you this month so let's start this party off with Alter Ego's Altarf aka Beta Cancri.  You'll be able to purchase Altarf aka Beta Cancri from 4/6 - 4/9 for $7.50.  Set your alarms because you don't want to miss out on this month!  Let's jump in and check out the polish!

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786 Cosmetics; Petra & Istanbul

Evening friends!  Tonight I come to you from the comfortable front seat of my car while I wait for my kids to finish their soccer practices.  I'll be here for a good 2 hours before I get to head home, boo hoo.  At least it's not raining!  Well for tonight's post I have I have a new to me brand to share with you.  786 Cosmetics is a Halal nail polish brand that is vegan, 7-free, alcohol free, no animal products, no animal testing and Wudu friendly.  Let me preface this by saying I'm definitely not knowledgeable in Muslim practices or understand the meaning behind the need for no barriers/breathable makeup.  The 786 site does a good job giving a quick explanation but if you want to go in depth I'd suggest hitting up google.  What you'll also notice on the 786 website is that there's a nice selection of natural shades to choose from and they aren't overly pricey.  I have Istanbul and Petra to share with you now, both are currently available on the site.  Let's check them out!

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786 Cosmetics: Website, Facebook, Instagram

China Glaze; Chic Physique, Spring 2018

Morning!  It's a rainy day here today so I skipped out only morning run and opted to lay around on the couch feeling sorry for myself.  I probably should have just run!  But you don't have to feel any guilt about your workout or lack there of with the brand new Chic Physique collection by China Glaze!  I love the "workout" inspiration for these shades and I have workout clothes to match all the shades in this set.  Chic Physique is a set of 12 new shades meant to compliment your athleisure lifestyle, they are all available now at Ultra and Sally's for $7.50 each.  Aside from the 12 shades there are also 3 Pre-Glued Designer Nail Tips and 2 nail design kits! The Nail Tips are $9.99 each, the nail art kits are $10 and $15.  Let's delve in to the post!

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China Glaze: Website, Ulta, Sally's, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter  

Zoya; Thrive Collection, Spring 2018

Evening dears!  Hope you had a fabulous Monday and the day went by quickly.  My oldest shipped off to Science Camp for the week.  I'm curious if you went to Science Camp because it seems that other states don't really do this, I'm in Northern California.  Anyways, after some tearful goodbyes I'm just ready for Tuesday, actually I'm ready for the weekend!  But I'll plug along until then (not like it'll be any more relaxed than the crazy week schedule).  Tonight I have the Zoya Thrive Collection for you to enjoy.  This is a fabulous 6 piece collection with nice shades that sit somewhere between pastel and bright, just the colors your nails need to lift your spirits from this cold Winter!  The Thrive collection is available now and you can pick them up for $10 each or the complete set for $60.  Let's get to the pictures and check them out.

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Le Chat; Dare to Wear English Rose Collection, Spring 2018

Afternoon!  I'm rushing around, so typical.  Need to drive over the hill to Aptos to get a race bib for tomorrow.  I swear, my life is ruled by races and soccer.  LOL, I wouldn't change it, I love it!  It's going to be a rainy day race, that's for sure.  All this rain definitely has me in the mood for Spring shades and the new Le Chat English Rose collection totally fills that need.  This collection is 6 creamy pastels that will make fabulous Easter Egg nails and will be nice transition shades into the Summer.  They're also all kinds of perfect if you are tired of bold and dark colors.  You can pick up the lovely English Rose collection over at the Le Chat website now for $6.95 each. Let's jump in and check them out!

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Le Chat:  Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Stella Chroma for Girly Bits Exclusives; Queen Of All My Dreams & Pilot Of The Storm

Good morning sweets!  How's the morning treating you?  It's Thursday, we are almost to the weekend *insert cat hanging from a branch poster* and Hang In There!  I remember my childhood best friends had one of those at her house and I always thought it was cute.  So today I have exciting news!  Girly Bits will begin stocking Stella Chroma on 3/20!  You know what that means...EXCLUSIVE SHADES!  There are 2.  They are both fabulous.  You will need them.  Queen Of All My Dreams and Pilot Of The Storm will be available over at Girly Bits staring on 3/20 for $17.75 CAD each.  Alright my friends, let's not dilly dally with banter, let's check these faboosh polishes out! 

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Dreamland Lacquer; I've Got Another Puzzle For You

Afternoon dears!  It's another rainy day here, like soft showers with bouts of heavy downpour in between.  But now I'm just cold and sleepy.  I've got a pretty polish to share with you though, it's orange and bright and reminds me of Summer.  So yeah, I'm trying to trick myself in to being warm.  This is I've Got Another Puzzle For You, a custom for the Orange You glad to be Here Facebook group.  You'll be able to purchase IGAPFY 3/15 - 3/31 for $10.   Shall we jump in to the post?  

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Dreamland Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Fan Group, Instagram

Orange You Glad To Be Here: Facebook Group

Stella Chroma Hella Handmade Creations, March 2018 - The Nightwander, Peri-Wrinked In Time & Pluminescence

Evening all!  I got a break from being a shuttle driver today and got to make dinner (soup since it's raining and cold) and I even just took a little pre-bedtime nap.  But I'm still freezing! So I'm in a blanket and taking a few to share a post featuring the Stella Chroma holos for the Hella Handmade Creations group (fka Hella Holo Customs, aka HHC).  These are some uber holo beauties that are surely going to make your day!  You can pick up this Stella Chroma/HHC trio for $13 each, starting 3/14 at 12:01am EST.  They'll be available until the end of March.  That's in like an hour!  So let's jump in and check them out.

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

Hella Handmade Creations: Facebook group, Shop

KBShimmer; Launch Party Collection - Magnetic Multichromes

Tap tap tap, is this thing on?  Guys, you want to have a seat for this.  Seriously, it's 5:00 somewhere so grab a mimosa or a wine or a coffee and grab a comfy chair and get ready for a long post full of awesome.  KBshimmer has gone through a major rebrand, new labels, new boxes, updates scents, water and oil proof labels on the body care items, reformulated lotions and mani shot.  I told you!  MAJOR rebrand!  But fret not, it's the same great brand you have know and loved for the last 10 years.  To celebrate Christy came up with a jaw dropping new collection, the Launch Party Collection. It's a magnetic multi chrome collection.  Yup, you heard that right, magnetic AND multi chrome.  The Launch Party Collection will be available on 3/15 and you can pick up the entire set of 9, plus a magnet, plus a super cute multi chrome zippered pouch for $90 OR you can buy individual bottles for $10 each.  Ok, since this post is pretty huge lets stop with the chatter and get to the pictures!

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

Beauty Review: Glossier

Oh hai! Guess what?  I have yet another beauty product review for you! Hey you know, sometimes it gets tiring to only do nail polish all the time!  I like skin care and makeup and bath products as much as the next guy and gal.  So I have to tell you that back in the summer I was on the hunt for some serums.  They were all the rage and I wanted in on the fun.  Well after lots of Amazon and Instagram searching I came across Glossier and was really intrigued...the models looked so clean and shiny and happy.  I wanted to be those models (or at least just clean and shiny and happy).  So I took the plunge and and ordered some stuff.  Ok I'm lying.  I bought a lot.  And I've made more purchases, mostly refill products, because I have been so pleased with the brand!  Glossier is dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, non-irritating, paraben free, alcohol free, and they do NOT test on animals.  Their line ranges from skin care and makeup to body and fragrance.  Alrighty, this is a huge post so lets get started.  Oh and if you want to try Glossier you can save 10% today using the link HERE.  

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Glossier: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Envy Lacquer Bath & Body Products: Soap Envy Jelly Soap & Whipped Soap

Morning beauts!  Since I seem to be on a roll with body care products I figured I'd keep it going with a few products from Envy Lacquer.  Ok here's the deal though, I purchased these from the Indie Shop San Francisco which was back in August or September of 2017.  Yes, I still have untried stuff from then, but these I tried almost immediately because they were so interesting.  I've just been too swamped with deadlines to post them.  The Envy brand is currently being revamped so the website is empty at the moment but there's an ETA of March 24th to reopen with products, including the Whipped Soap and Jell Soap, YAY!  I totally suggest you try them out as I really enjoyed both.  Even Naomi got quite a laugh from the jiggly soap and it made shower time pretty fun!  And keep an eye on the Indie Shop Page for upcoming events (the March event is sold out).  

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Envy Lacquer: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

The Indie Shop: Facebook

Stella Chroma March Polish Pickup Exclusive: Butterbeer Emulsified Sugar Scrub

Good morning!  Happy Monday (grumble grumble, I know).  And I'm here with sad news, it's the last day to purchase your favorites from the March Book themed Polish Pickup.  If you haven't made your purchase yet get it done! And you might want to add this delicious emulsified sugar scrub created by Stella Chroma.  It's called Butterbeer and well, you can guess how difficult it is to not eat this by the spoonful. Butterbeer Emulsified Sugar Scrub is available until this evening and will be $5.50 for a 2.5oz tub.  Le't jump on in and check it out!

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Skin Care Review; Wild Seeds Utility Cream

Evening dolls!  Sorry for the late post but I had to get out with the fam for a bit and now we are winding down. But I really wanted to get back online to share a post with you featuring natural skin care products that I have been enjoying for a few months now.  Wild Seeds Utility Cream is a small, family owned business that has a line of handmade products, created in beautiful Santa Cruz.  These products are all natural, pesticide and chemical free, and use high quality ingredients including (but not limited to) olive oil, shea butter and essential oils.  The balms feel luxurious, a little goes a long way, but I never feel "greasy" or "oily" just moisturized.  They absorb into my skin quickly also.  You can purchase Wild Seeds products with or without THC oil.  Wild Seeds ships anywhere in the USA, but will be limited to where they can send THC infused products (I believe they can only mail within California as of right now).  Please keep in mind all these products are for topical use only - do not consume them.  With that all said, if you are in the market for some all-natural skin/body balms I'd like to point you in the direction of Wild Seeds Utility Cream!  Let's jump in and we can delve into the products!

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Wild Seeds: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

6 Harts Lacquer March Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Watch Her Fly

Good morning!  Sound the alarms, it's Polish Pick Up day!  I actually have no idea what time it opens, I think it's around 9am PST (don't quote me on that).  So I need to show you ONE MORE awesome polish for this month.  The Book theme has been fun, I loved seeing the interpretations of favorite books and interesting covers.  6 Harts created a polish inspired by Dragonquest, which I haven't read, but she nailed the color!  You can purchase Watch Her Fly starting today until 3/5 for $10.50.  This one has a cap of 150, you know the drill - get it first, go back for others later.  Without further delay, let's jump in to the post so you can get your wish list complete!

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6 Harts: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer March Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Because of My Character

Evening beauties!  One more night until the Polish Pick Up opens!  I always feel like the lady in the Mervyn's commercial "Open, Open, Open!"  I've got another polish to show you tonight, this one is from BEGL and it's a true stunner!  If you like being adorned in platinum and diamonds galore then you probably want Because of My Character on your nails.  You'll be able to purchase this glittering beauty from 3/2 - 3/5 for $14 and there is a 200 bottle cap.  I repeat - there is a cap on this polish, don't miss out on getting it!   Let's jump in and check it out.

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