Paint Box Polish Fantasmic Flakies Custom; Nude Beach

Morning!  Happy Sunday and Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there reading my blog!  I'm riding solo with my kids today and it's pretty much going to be soccer, soccer, soccer.  But I really want to do some shopping so maybe I can sneak that in.  But for now I have a gorgeous group custom to share with you.  This beauty was created by Paint Box Polish for the Fantasmic Flakies Group.  You can only purchase this if you are a member of the group so make sure you join, link is HERE!  Nude Beach is $12 and only available until the end of May.  Ok let's jump in and check it out.

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Paint Box Polish; The Mr. Paint Box Polish Collection

Morning beauties.  Today I have a fantastic new collection to share with you from Paint Box Polish.  Here are the details you NEED to know about the Mr. Paint Box Polish Collection.  This collection was created by Mr. Paint Box Polish.  He was inspired by his love of fishing and fish.  This collection is *limited edition* and will only be available in the month of May.  Each polish is $11 or you can buy the set for $36.  Finally, this will be the last collection from Paint Box Polish, the freshly rebranded Stella Chroma will launch in June.  Make sure to sign up for the newsletter HERE to get all the latest updates!  Ok, so are you ready to jump in and check out the Mr. Paint Box Polish Collection?  I am ready to show it off so lesgo!  Oh yes, you can save 15% off your order using my code MNPO!  

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Paint Box Polish All You Need Is Collection

Morning dears!  Today I have a gorgeous collection from Paint Box Polish.  During the crazy days we've been having, the lovely Pam thought it would be nice to have a soft, calming collection to give you a sense of peace when you look at it on your nails.  This is no glitz, no glitter, no in-you-face holo.  Just subtle and serene. I definitely found the All You Need Is Collection very soothing.  All You Need Is Collection will be available on 2/18 at noon EST.  Polish will be $10 for 15ml bottles and $6 for 8ml luxe mini bottles.  For the first 2 weeks full sets will be 15% off.  After that you can use my code MNPO for 15% off your entire order!

Extra Special Launch Promo!

Sometimes polish companies release collections that are very similar.  And sometimes they compliment each other so perfectly, it's like fate intervened.  This is how Pam from Paint Box and Pam from Girly Bits felt when they shared pictures of their collections with each other.  Each maker took cues from the world around us and created celebratory collections that compliment each other.  They decided to create a promotion in the spirit of their new collections.  The first 10 people to buy the complete 5-piece All You Need Is Collection will receive free bottle of Girly Bits Beautiful Soul and the first 10 people to purchase the full 6-piece Warrior Goddess Collection will receive a free bottle of Paint Box Polish Peace.  

Now that you know those amazing details let's jump in and check this post out!

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Indie Spotlight: Paint Box Polish

Good morning and happy Saturday.  I'm licking my soccer wounds still (we lost playoffs last night) as well as an injured glute muscle.  Actually I'm not really sure what's hurt, but something is in pain and I can feel it deep in there even when I'm walking.  But that's neither here nor there because today is another Indie Spotlight, YAY!  This month a group of us wonderful bloggers will be featuring Paint Box Polish on our blogs.  Pam is a big fan of Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Game of Thrones so you'll see some fandom collections/names in her shop.  She's got a wide variety of finishes but I personally love her holo glitters (Westerosi Collection), flakies and multi chromes.  Aside from polish, Paint Box Polish also has an extensive collection of amazingly scented cuticle oils, mani fizzes and Intensive Butter Balm.  I can't speak highly enough of these hand care items.  Scents are seasonal and always rotating so snag up your favorites for healthy and pleasant smelling hands.  Ok, enough of the high praise, I think you get that I love this brand.  As always, you can use my code MNPO for 15% off your order.  Let's jump into the post.
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Paint Box Polish LE Holiday Polish: Snowy Evening & Sanguine Stars

Morning dears!  I'm going to make this short and sweet because I need to get out for a run, then breakfast, then tackle the day of touristy things to do in New York with my family.  But I promised more Black Friday deals and I am here to share one now.   Paint Box Polish will have a few sales and here's the run down.  Black Friday through Cyber Monday there will be free shipping.  Save 29% off everything in the store on Saturday 11/26 using the code Happy29th (in celebration of Pam's birthday).  And of course you can use my code MNPO for 15% off your order.  And now the polish!  Pam created 2 special polishes for the occasion and both will be available on 11/25.  They are Limited Edition and single pour so there's no telling how long they'll be around.  Each polish will be $12.  But instead of gabbing about them let's delve in and check them out.   

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Paint Box Polish; Amortentia, Multicrome Madness Group Custom

Good evening dears.  I'm chilling on the couch with my littles, watching Halloween cartoons, staying dry since it's finally starting to rain.  We had an eventful day...huge pancake breakfast out, flu shots, the pumpkin patch, grocery store, riding bikes, and now we relax.  I only wish I had a log to throw in the fire place and it would be absolutely perfect.  All right, let's talk about polish, shall we?  There's a new group in Facebook land called Multichrome Madness  It's a group where everyone loves multichromes!  The lovely Pam from Paint Box Polish created their first group custom and it's totally gorgeous.  You can only purchase Amortentia if you are a member of the group so be sure to join up and get ready to shop!  Amortentia will be available to Multichrome Madness members from 10/15 to 10/31 for $11 USD.  Use my code MNPO for 15% off your entire order!  Now let's check out swatches!

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Paint Box Polish The 12 Collection

Good morning lovelies!  I've returned with another post full of Fall beauties to share with you.  This is The 12 Collection and it's stunning.  Pam describes it as an eclectic collection inspired by the twelfth Doctor from Doctor Who, but it appeals to the non-Whovians as well.  I can tell you that I am a non-Whovian and this is my favorite collection Pam has created!  The 12 Collection, which consists of 5 gorgeous polishes, will be available on 10/15 at noon EST.  Regular and mini sizes will be in the shop for you to choose from.  Now that you'll all in the know, let's jump into the post and check these out!  Use my code MNPO for 15% off your entire order!

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September 2016 Destination Duo, King's Cross Station; Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer & Paint Box Polish

Good morning beauties!  I've got a new Destination Duo to share with you today.  The Destination Duo's are always fun because I like that they're inspired by a picture taken on vacation, and they make me want to visit those places!  September's duo is extra fun as it's inspired by King's Cross Station and naturally that lead to Harry Potter.  The September Duo, featuring Blue Eyed Girl Lacquer and Paint Box Polish, will be available in both shops from 9/28 at 3:30pm EST to 10/1 at 11:59pm EST.  The duo will be $20 shipped domestic, and prorated shipping for international.  This bow will also include a butter beer scented Mani Fizz from Paint Box Polish!  Now that you have the necessary details let's check out the polishes!!

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Here's the inspiration picture of King's Cross Station, taken by Pam.

And here's what you'll get in the box!

Happy Birthday Harry Potter Indie Collaboration Box

Good morning beauties!  The end of July is an exciting time for all us Potter Heads!  7/31 is Harry's birthday!!  To celebrate the occasion a group of indie makers got together and created a special box that they could share with you!  Paint Box Polish, Firecracker Lacquer, Northern Star Polish and Bliss Polish each contributed a polish to this fun box.  You will also get a Pumpkin Juice cuticle oil from Paint Box Polish, a Harry Potter deathly hollows holo sticker and jelly slugs (yum).  The Happy Birthday Harry Potter box will be available on 7/31 at 8pm EDT for $36.  There will be 36 boxes available - because that's how old Harry is turning.  Let's jump in and check out polish!

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Paint Box Polish: Westerosi Collection, Summer 2016

Good morning lovelies!  I hope your Wednesday is bright and shiny.  If it's not I have a happy, glittery post to share with you today that will surely lift your mood!  Paint Box Polish will be releasing the Westerosi Collection on 7/30 at noon EST.  It consists of 7 full holo glitter polishes inspired by the very popular TV show Game of Thrones.   These will run you $10 for the full sized bottles and $6 for the luxe mini.  Along with these beauties, there are also some new cuticle oil scents and the 5 free quick dry topcoat Like Lightning.  The topcoat is $6 for a 15ml bottle.  Ok, now that you know about all the goodies coming out, let's jump into the post!  OH yeah!  Don't forget you can save 15% off your whole order using my code MNPO.  

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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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My Nail Polish Obsession 4 Year Blogiversary: Custom Polishes & A Giveaway!

Good morning dears!  This post has been in the works for an entire week!  But I've been so swamped with reviews and swatches and life that I didn't have time to get around to it until now.  Le sigh.  So last week, the 13th to be exact, was my 4th blogiversary.  4 years have really gone by so fast.  I still fully enjoy sharing nail polish with you, and I cherish the connections I have made throughout this experience.  I've made so many friends in the nail community and I've been fortunate enough to meet several of them in person.  So I hope that I have many more blogiversaries in my future and get to meet of the lovely nail polish lovers I've met through social media.  With all that said I'm happy to share 4 gorgeous customs that I had created for the occasion.  I was inspired by Marie Antoinette for this collection, so think luxury, extravagance, excessiveness.  I had 4 fabulous makers work with me on these and I am over the moon happy with how they all turned out.  Huge thanks to Cassandra from  Sweet Heart Polish, Pam from Paint Box Polish, Noelie from Dreamland Lacquer and Jenna from Lacquistry.  Keep on reading until the end to get to the giveaway!

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Paint Box Polish I Like Children, New 8ml Sized Bottle

Back again!  I realized I had another thing to show you today in regards to the Paint Box Polish release tomorrow.  Paint Box Polish will also be releasing mini sized bottles.  These are 8ml and will be priced at $5.25.  Here's a side by side with the regular 15ml bottle and the new mini 8ml bottle.  Now you can try out lots of shades without feeling guilty for overspending!  Yay!  Don't forget you can use my code MNPO for 15% off.  Now let's take a quick look at the new size of bottle and the polish itself.  
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Paint Box Polish: Shop, Facebook, Instagram Here's a picture showing the difference in sizes.  On the left is the standard 15ml bottle.  On the right is the new 8ml "mini" bottle.  It's really not so mini.  Maybe more of a medium size.  

Paint Box Polish: Ciao, Gelato! Collection, Spring 2016

Good afternoon dears!  Sorry I've been behind on posting and my giveaway.  I've been swamped with swatching, editing, watermarking and the like.  So I'm in the process of trying to catch up on all those things at the moment.  I'm super excited for the collection I have to show you today.  Paint Box Polish was inspired by my favorite desert - ice cream!  Well gelato to be more specific.  I happened to send a picture of mountains of gelato to Pam while I was in Italy over Christmas and BING, inspiration hit!  This collection contains 8 new shades, 7 of which are a creamy/crelly formula and 1 with black flakies.  There's also a new cuticle oil, Amaretto Tiramisu (mmmmmm note to self - do not lick your cuticles).  You can pick up your favorites or the entire Ciao, Gelato! collection starting 3/19 at noon EST.  Don't forget to use the code MNPO for 15% off your entire order!  Now let's eat gelato...I mean look at swatches!

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source: My European vacation! 

Twin Mani Tuesday with Ehmkay Nails, featuring Paint Box Polish

Good morning dears!  I have a fun post for you this Tuesday...Twin Mani Tuesday!  Of course it's with one of my BFF's, Michelle from Ehmkay Nails.  This gal busts out nail art like it's no one's business!  I hope my nail art can be as awesome as hers when I grow up.  Well this was all Michelle's idea so I can't take the credit for it, but I absolutely loved it so I was 100% on board to showcase one of our favorite brands Paint Box Polish.  Paint Box Polish has recently been killing it with her fantastic polishes!  Super opaque and vibrant and blingy!  Anywho, we both have a holo micro glitter gradient using a couple green shades that are available in the shop now.  You can purchase either (or both) of these or anything else in the shop for 15% off using my code MNPO!  Happy shopping!  

Also - here's the LINK to Ehmkay Nails post!  Make sure to check it out and spread the love!  

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Paint Box Polish LE NYE Duo; Poppin' Bottles & Strawberries and Champagne Mani Fizz

Good morning friends!  Hope your week is going well.  Mine seems to be flying by at the speed of light.  2016 is so close, can you believe it?!  I am kind of excited for all the new trends that polish-land will see in 2016.  I wonder what the new art style and finish trends we will see.  What do you think we have in store?  Well I for one am totally digging these complex mixtures of ingredients and hope to see more of them in the New Year.  Poppin' Bottles from the Paint Box Polish LE NYE Duo is exactly what I'm talking about!  Holo micro glitter, gold flakes, blingy colors that are inspired by all the gorgeous and sparkly outfits of NYE party goers.  But that's just half of this duo!  The other half is an awesome mani fizz scented with strawberries and champagne!  The LE NYE Duo will be available today (12/15) at noon EST and will be $11.50.  So let's jump in and check out this duo!

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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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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.  

Paint Box Polish The Knight Bus Collection, Fall 2015

Good evening dears!  It's been a looooong week, I'm so happy it's Friday!  Of course this is going to be a looooong weekend so no rest for the weary.  I'll be packing the family up to head off to a nearby (and middle of no-where) city for my oldest son's soccer tournament.  It'll be fun, but I have a lot to do tonight.  While I have 5 minutes to breathe before my middle's basketball practice I thought we could talk polish!  Paint Box Polish is know for awesome Harry Potter inspired polishes and Pam has a new collection coming out, and yes it's another fabulous set inspired by Harry Potter!  The 4-piece set is called The Knight Bus and it takes scenes from the Prisoner of Azkaban.  This fun and versatile collection will release on Saturday 11/7 at noon EST.  And guess what?  I have a discount code of you to use - MNPO for 15% off your entire order, YAY!  So let's jump in and check things out!     

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I just wanted to show you Pam's adorable packaging.  I love the wrapping and the little string that ties it up into a neat little parcel.

And here's your first peek at the new The Knight Bus Collection!  Oooh lala, look at those lovely colors!

I also got some mani fizzles and cuticle oils from her recent sale so I thought I'd share those too.  I got Pumpkin Latte and Pumpkin Juice (releasing with The Knight Bus set) cuticle oils as well as S'mores,  Harvest Apple and Pumpkin Spice Mani Fizzies.  They all smell so amazing!  I just have to say that I have tried a few different mani bombs and the ones from Paint Box Polish are hands down my favorite!  They are wonderfully scented and super moisturizing.  

Ok, what you were waiting for...POLISH!  Up first is What 'Choo Fell Over For?.  This is a dark grey creme made with white, blue and purple flecks.  What 'Choo Fell Over For? is very unique to my collection - probably to any collection!  I love how the colorful flecks really show through the base.  This one had an awesome formula that applied easily.  I reached full coverage in 2 coats and a layer of topcoat.  

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The Leaky Cauldron is a dusty, warm, dirty orange linear holo and fiery copper flecks. So I'm probably biased because I love orange but HELLO LOVER!  I love this polish!  Beautiful color, fan-flipping-tastic formula!  This baby applied like butter.  I had full coverage with 2 coats of The Leaky Cauldron and finished with a layer of topcoat.  

This is my other favorite in the collection...Won't The Muggles See Us?.  It's a pale blue with grey and violet flakies and white and blue flecks.  This is another totally unique and awesome polish!  Formula and application were both stellar.  I used 2 easy coats of Won't The Muggles See Us? for full coverage.  I finished with a layer of topcoat.   

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And finally we have The Knight Bus.  This is a buttery blue-leaning purple creme.  It's gorgeous!  This is totally my kind of purple!  The formula was great and very creamy.  I reached full opacity in 2 coats but slapped on a 3rd because I took pictures in the direct sun.  I didn't need topcoat for The Knight Bus - look how shiny and lovely it is!  

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Hope you enjoyed the post!  Which ones will you be picking up from The Knight Bus?  I really enjoyed them all but if you re going for unique you definitely want to get Won't The Muggles See Us? or What 'Choo Fell Over For?.  And don't forget to use my code - MNPO for 15% off your order!  Be sure to throw some cuticle oil and Mani Fizzies in your cart too, you won't regret it!