Girly Bits Cosmetics; Limited Edition April Colour of the Month Duo - Bouquet Corral & My Peony Has A First Name

Good morning from Hawaii!  I'm on vacation for Spring Break, woop woop!  But Hawaii in April is a bit of a hit or miss with the weather, it's windy and cloudy and rained on our first day.  But oh well, we are still in paradise and I'm enjoying it and relaxing the days away.  The only thing that throws me off is the time difference - 6 hours difference between Hawaii and the East Coast!  So my timing to share anything nail or beauty related is a bit wonky.  But I think I got it for this post!  Today I have the Girly Bits April Colour of the Month Duo for ya AND it's the last day to purchase the duo at the discounted rate of $29.50 CAD for the duo.  After the 10th the prices will be $15 CAD for the creme and $16.50 CAD for the flakie polish.  Great names cane out of the Girly Bits Fan group again, we have My Peony Has A First Name and Bouquet Corral.  They will be available until 5/1/18.  Alrighty, less talky, more looky!

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Darling Diva Polish: Pokemon Go Collection

Ok I know it's Thanksgiving, and I have had a busy day already.  But I've got a responsibility to you all, my readers, to go into Black Friday ready to make informed decisions.  Along with some amazing polishes made just for the occasion, there are also plenty of other collections still available including this one...the Pokemon Go Collection!  I'll admit that I'm not into it.  But I do know the basics about Pokemon because my brother watched it when he was little.  My oldest son tries to tell me about it but I get that glazed over eye look and my ears just don't register anything he's saying.  But if you wanted to just talk about these polishes you have my undivided attention.  Pokemon Go is a set of 6 polishes, pastel shades, ultra chrome flakies and a sparkly holo flakie topper.  Awesome!  

Let me tell you about Black Friday deals.  All the LE's created for the days sale are doorbuster deals.  They will be $6.50 each.  There will also be a 30% off sale, including products in the sale section.  Sale starts at 5pm Central on 11/24.  

So with that all taken care of, let's check out the Pokemon Go Collection!

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ellagee Petal Pushers, Spring 2016

Good evening dears!  I told you I'd have a post to share tonight...and while it's up a bit later than I hoped for because other things got in the way I am getting it up now!  I am quite happy that I was able to get sunshine pics of these gorgeous crellies from ellagee today!  So let's jump in to the down low.  This is ellagee's Spring trio called petal Pushers.  They are pastel crellies with matching, shifty shimmer and contrasting ultra chrome flakies.  They are fantastic!  You will be able to pick up the Petal Pushers tomorrow (Friday 2/26) at 6pm Central in the ellagee shop.  You can pick up individual bottles for $10.50 each or the trio for $28.  Alright, let's see pictures!  

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Sweet Heart Polish LE Monthlies; January 2016 & February 2016

Good morning dears!  Last week of February.  How fast did that go by?  Too fast.  I enjoyed a week off from the normal hustle and bustle but we are back to the daily routine of school and sports and taxi mom life and errands.  Le sigh, Summer you are still too far away.  But oh hey, I have some beautiful polish to show you so I'll stop gabbing about things I can't change.  Sweet Heart Polish is releasing monthly polishes this year and I have the first two to share with you.  The monthly polishes are limited edition and small batch so you definitely don't want to wait around your laurels or you may find yourself hitting up the sale boards in search of them.  January 2016 and February 2016 both launched on 2/15/16 but don't fret - there are still some bottles available for each color.  You can pick yours up for $10 USD each.  So let's jump in and check out the review!

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Sweet Heart Polish Disney Villains Collection

Good evening!  I can't believe how hot it is here right now.  I seriously don't want to leave my air conditioned cocoon of a house.  Alas I have to because (yup, you know it) soccer practice.  And maybe an Earthquakes game tonight.  So I've got dinner on the stove and everything is cooking away so I thought I'd break away and share the latest and greatest from Sweet Heart Polish with you!  Cassandra has been working on these flakies for a while and you can get them now!  These flakies are inspired by Disney Villains!  Super cool!  They're going to make for fabulous Fall and Halloween manis!  There are 6 polishes in the Disney Villains collection and they are $10 USD full sized and $7 USD mini!  Let's jump in and check them out!

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NOTES: I used Essie Marshmallow as the base for all 6 flake polishes.  I used 1 layer of the flakies over Marshmallow but you could easily use 2-3 coats for a more dramatic effect.  

Up first is Evil Queen, inspired by the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarf's.  This is a "green to teal to purple flakie polish with sterling silver micro flakes."  I love the colors and think they capture the Evil Queen perfectly.  Evil Queen was easy to work with - great formula and application.  I used 1 coat over Marshmallow and a layer of topcoat.  

Drizella is a "green to orange to pink flake polish with a hint of glitter thrown in."  I am so happy that the mean step-sisters from Cinderella are being recognizes as villains!  Gosh they were such bullies!  Drizella has a lightly tinted base - pink, as you can see that it turned Marshmallow pink!  Again, super easy formula, applied like a breeze.  I used 2 coats and a layer of topcoat.    

Am, which I had to check, is one of the Siamese Cats from Lady and the Tramp.  So this is one of my favorites.  I really love the "copper to purple flakies...with a hint of glitter thrown in."  I think it's super classy.  I used 1 coat of Am over Marshmallow and was pleased with the sparkle payoff.  The formula and application were both fabulous.  I finished with a layer of topcoat.  

Everyone's favorite villain...Maleficent.  She's one of the baddest baddies around.  And she sure had it in for Aurora!  If you don't know, Maleficent is from Sleeping Beauty.  She is a "blue to teal to purple flake polish with a hint of glitter thrown in.  The color shift here is slightly less obvious but the formula and application were both wonderful.  I used 1 coat of Maleficent over Marshmallow and a layer of topcoat.  

Si, the other half of the mean Siamese Cat duo from Lady and the Tramp, is a "gold to copper flake polish with a hint of glitter thrown in."  Yup. this is my other favorite of the collection.  Man these gorges neutral tones really nuzzled their way into my heart!  I mean just look how classy Si is!  Totally wearable all the time or for a special occasion.  Again, perfect formula and application.  No issues to bring up.  I used 1 coat of Si and finished with topcoat.  

Last but not least, Anastasia.  She's the other mean step-sister from Cinderella.  Thankfully they both get theirs in the end and while neither were very nice, they are both very nice polishes indeed!  Anastasia is a "gold to purple to blue flake polish with a hint of glitter thrown in."  Fabulous formula, great application.  I used 1 coat of Anastasia and a layer of topcoat.  

6 Harts Nice Peaches

Good afternoon!  I just finished up a yummy lunch and plopped myself on the couch.  I have to get up again to head to Target soon - school supply shopping.  But for now I will just let my belly feel nice and full and veg out.  But since it takes practically zero effort to type I decided to hop on and share a post with you!  Today I have another beauty I picked up from the Cocktails & Colors indie after party while in Vegas for CosmoProf.  6 Harts created this gorgeous peachy polish as  July exclusive for the event.  While this is currently an exclusive color it "may" be available sometime in the future.  So kee your fingers crossed for that!  You ready to check it out?  Then let's go!

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So this peach beauty is Nice Peaches.  Nice Peaches is a pinky-peach shade with a light helping of ultra chrome flakies, golden shimmer and just a touch of holo.  I found the polish creamy and opaque and very fabulous to use.  I had no issues with formula or application.  Honestly, this is my favorite 6 Harts polish that Courtney has created.  Everything about it is aces.  Plus I have a huge weakness for polish in this color family.  I used 2 coats of Nice Peaches and 1 layer of topcoat to finish.  

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Elevation Polish Marco Polo Collection (partial collection review)

Good evening again dears!  Man oh man I had a tiring weekend.  I could close my eyes and sleep for an entire day.  I am a packer - meaning I make plans that fill up the entire weekend.  How was your weekend?  Hopefully more relaxing than mine.  But I also got some posts ready to share with you!  So yay for being productive!  I want to share this one with you first because the release date for the new Marco Polo Collection from Elevation Polish is coming up soon.  Inspired by the Netflix series Marco Polo, this collection is full of rich tones and luxurious finishes.  You can purchase The Marco Polo Collection on 8/7 at 9pm CST!  I have 3 of the 7 polishes from the collection to share with you now - you can see the full collection at Ashley Is Polish Addicted and Adventures In Acetone.  I simply adored them all and I think you will too!  Let's delve in to the post, shall we?  

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Up first I have Zhenjin.  This is a "true burnished gold metallic medium density holo."  It's gorgeous. And it looks like liquid gold on my nails.  Zhenjin is very opaque and has a formula that was very easy to work with.  I think this posh would work for stamping too!  I'd only mention that if you over work the polish on your nails you might end up with visible brushstrokes.  I used 2 coats of Zhenjin and no topcoat.  

Le Citta Invisibli is a "purple leaning taupe with ultra chrome flakies."  I also see some shimmer in there!  This is such a unique polish.  The color, the finish.  I have absolutely nothing like it and I am over the moon in love with it.  This base color is so beautiful and neutral.  The addition of the ultra chrome flakies is a perfect touch of flare - but not overwhelmingly so.  The formula and application were both perfect.  Smooth, buttery, creamy.  I used 2 coats of Le Citta Invisibli for full coverage and 1 layer of topcoat.   

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And finally there is Saif al Jabbar.  Yeah, this was my favorite.  It's absolutely stunning.  And have I mentioned how happy I am with all these earthy shades?  Well I am!  Saif al Jabbar has a "blackened base with red shift to gold shimmer and medium density holo."  This polish is so deep and dark, it's almost a purple-chocolatey shade.  It's definitely delicious!  That red shimmer - swoon!  The formula and application were both fabulous.  I used 2 coats of Saif al Jabbar and no topcoat.  

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