Essie + Preen.Me

Evening dolls!  Today I have a pretty big post for you...it's the Essie + Preen.Me Collaboration.  I'm sure you are familiar with Essie (unless you live in a cave) but you may not be familiar with Preen.Me.  It's a beauty website that will help you find new looks!  What kind of looks you ask?  Nails, makeup, hair, skin care, clothing!  There are featured brands and tutorials on how to use products or achieve an specific look.  It's a great resource site to keep you up to date with the current trends.  Anywho, it's a great site and you should sign up for an account if you're interested in any of that stuffs.  But for now, let's check out the Essie shades that they sent me to review!  Feel free to drop a comment and let me know what you think of Preen.Me or which Essie is your favorite!

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Essie: Website/shop, Facebook, Instagram Twitter

Preen.Me: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

LeChat Dare to Wear; Exposed Collection & Perfect Match Gel Exposed Giveaway

Morning all!  Tuesday means back to reality.  Bye bye 3 day weekend.  Hello homework and after school activities.  What I genuinely hope for this week is that the crazy weather is behind us.  It was 107 at points and it was smokey from local fires but then yesterday it flipping rained!  Mother Nature must be pmsing. I just want cool Fall weather now...waiting, waiting, waiting.  While I'm waiting let's look at a perfectly 'exposed' collection.  This is the new LeChat Exposed Collection and it's a great palette cleanser for between seasons!  6 shades that give your nails just a hint of color in the cleanest way for a super elegant look.  You can pick these up for $6.50 each.  LeChat also sent along the matching gel set and since I don't use gel I'm giving them away!  Ok then, let's jump in to the post!

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LeChat: Website/Shop, Facebook, Instagram

China Glaze; My Little Pony Collection

Good evening my pretties!  My day was super meh, I hope your extra day off was better.  I tried to plan a nice family fun day and it was poopy weather, actually rained on us, then was super hot.  Everyone was cranky and arguing.  When we were on our way home a motorcyclist split the lanes, HIT my side view mirror and shattered it.  He didn't stop, just threw up his arm like "sorry bro!".  UGH.  So now I'm not doing anything mom-ly while I pout and decided I was going to sign up for races and work on my blog.  So you win!  Tonight I have the China Glaze My Little Pony Collection. Such a cute theme and lots of great colors in this collection.  If you're a fan of either China Glaze, MLP or both then you might want to check these out!  I found them at my local beauty supply store, but I think they are also at Sally's and Ulta.  

*nothing to disclose*

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

Different Dimension: Someday We'll All Be Memories Too

You guys!  It's just too hot!  It hit 107 here today and it's going to be that way all weekend.  My oldest son has a soccer tournament in the Central Valley and it's supposed to be 114!  My husband and I decided that's just plain dangerous and we don't want to wish him getting heat stroke so we aren't going.  Sad because I don't want to leave the team with no goalie, but I care about my son's well being more.  Truthfully tho, I can't believe the tournament hasn't been canceled, shame on the organizers for putting all these young kids in such hazardous conditions.  Anyways, that's not why I'm here.  I'm here to share a gorgeous new collection from Different Dimension.  It's the Someday We'll All Be Memories Too collection and it's a prefect transitional collection! These 6 shades are available TODAY (9/1) and are $12 each.  Let's jump in and check them out!  

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Different Dimension: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Press Release: Zoya X Henri Bendel

ZOYA X HENRI BENDEL

We are excited to share that ZOYA has partnered with Henri Bendel to provide a custom LE Zoya gift box that will be used as a GWP with $150 purchase at 29 store locations across the US on September 9^th from 1 – 4 pm. Stop in to get this limited-edition gift and enjoy bubbly (for 21+, of course) and sweet treats. Find your nearest location here.

If you’re in the NYC area, head over to their NYC flagship store (712 5th Avenue) on September 9^th from 1 – 4 pm to swoop up this limited-edition gift and enjoy bubbly, sweet treats, plus complimentary ZOYA manis.

  

 Can’t make the event? That’s ok, there’s plenty to go around! Visit HenriBendel.com now through Monday, September 11^th to snag your ZOYA gift with $150 purchase.

*Important: The awesome team at Henri Bendel has given two $150 gift certificates as well as several LE ZOYA sets for a contest that will be announced on social media next week. Once all details are formulated with the contest, we will notify you.

*10 FREE FORMULA: FORMULATED WITHOUT FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALDEHYDE RESIN,
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENE, CAMPHOR, TPHP, PARABENS, XYLENE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE and LEAD.

Event Information: The Polish Convention, Chicago

The Polish Convention Returns To Chicago

Polish Con to be held September 23^rd, 2017 at Navy Pier, Festival Hall in Chicago, IL

After a successful event in New York, The Polish Convention, an event celebrating and exclusively featuring indie nail polish brands, is returning to its hometown of Chicago, IL.  This bi-annual event hosted by Ever After Polish and Great Lakes Lacquer takes place September 23^rd at Navy Pier, Festival Hall in Chicago, IL.  Navy Pier, Festival Hall is the largest locale for Polish Con so far, and will be filled with over 30 local and international vendors helping attendees celebrate their love for nail polish, and nail polish accessories through shopping, live demos, tutorial tables, and meet and greets with their favorite brand owners and creators.  

KBShimmer owner Christy Rose says “We are thrilled to be returning to Polish Con for our third time.  The new venue at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier is such beautiful location! This new and larger locale will allow attendees a more pleasurable shopping experience and the makers more opportunity to connect with fans.  KBShimmer is honored to be among so many quality Indie Polish brands and cannot wait to announce our unbelievable show specials and introduce our new mini collection celebrating one of America’s best cities, Chicago!”

Some of the over 30 brands that will be in attendance this year, along with the event organizers, are KBShimmer, Glisten & Glow, Cupcake Polish, Different Dimension, and Girly Bits.  For nail artists, bloggers, and indie polish lovers in the Chicago area this is the perfect opportunity to meet the creators behind your favorite indie brands, socialize with other nail enthusiasts in the community, and learn new nail art techniques through live demos and tutorials.   Shop the latest trendy nail polishes including chrome, holographic, unicorn and mermaid flakes, thermal, glitter and many more unique colors and styles from the wide array of vendors.  You will also find nail and hand care items and nail art tools.

Jill Rehm-Craine, owner of Glisten & Glow says “Building interpersonal relationships with old and new indie polish fanatics is the highlight of the event for us! Polish Con showcases indie polish from all over the globe in one place for one day- what an incredible experience.  Attendees getting to see in person polishes they have loved online, friendships being formed, and squeals of delight when showing off their manicures are my favorite sights and sounds of the day!   We are excited to showcase new Chicago themed collections and offer fabulous deals on award winning products.  It's an experience of a lifetime! Near, far wherever you are Polish Con - Chicago is the must go to Nail Polish event of the season!"

"Polish Con is one of my favorite events of the year- it's a chance to connect with our customer base, preview all of the new polishes and offer amazing show specials.  There are few opportunities to meet up with a large group of people who share the same passion and Polish Con is just that.  Seeing online friends meet in person for the first time, seeing young women passionate about this industry, and seeing the joy on everyone's faces throughout the day is what makes these events so rewarding for me as a vendor."  Says Cupcake Polish owner Sara Casey.

Missi Barry, the owner of Different Dimension says "I love the tutorial tables and demo tables where attendees get to learn many new nail art techniques demonstrated live and then have the ability to try the techniques themselves! You can learn how to do nail polish gradients, watermarble, free hand nail art, apply nail vinyls, make nail decals, and even learn how to stamp like a pro!  Polish Con is not only a shopping event, but a learning experience.  Such a unique and memorable event for all nail polish lovers."

Third time vendor Pam Heil, owner of Girly Bits says, "We look forward to chatting with customers and friends and reconnecting with those we have had the pleasure of meeting at previous events.  We are giddy with anticipation of being surrounded by polish and polish fanatics like ourselves. I can't wait to share our newest releases and exclusive show specials.  Polish Con is the perfect opportunity to try out new brands we've had our eyes on as well.  This year, we are excited to share an exclusive ‘After Polish Con Coupon’ created in collaboration with other vendors for all Polish Con attendees."

The Polish Con tickets for the September 23rd event at Chicago’s Navy Pier, Festival Hall are on sale now through September 22^nd, 2017 at EventBrite.com.  Search for Polish Con or use the link below.  The event is open to the general public from 3pm CST until 6pm CST and tickets include a Polish Con shopping bag and event brochure with vendor discounts and an after the show exclusive coupon.  Early access tickets are also available.  

Navy Pier, Festival Hall.  600 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-fair-to-remember-polish-con-chicago-2017-tickets-36490967466

Press Release: KBShimmer "Unicorn Pee" Collection

KBShimmer Launches 4 Shimmering Shades

“Unicorn Pee” Polishes Available 09/04/2017

Mystical, Magical, long sought after, KBShimmer’s newest collection consists of 4 shades all filled with a pigment dubbed Unicorn Pee in the nail polish community.   This stunning pigment is a shimmer that glows a fiery copper red color, shifting based on viewing angles, to orange, green and gold.  KBShimmer owner, Christy Rose says “Let’s Slang is our most requested polish since its limited release at Polish Con Chicago in 2016.  Made with a discontinued pigment, we thought we would not be able to bring it back.  Luckily, we were able to obtain some of this discontinued pigment, so Let’s Slang returns along with 3 shifty other shades.  This pigment is magic on your fingers, and with the pigment being so rare, this is a must have collection!”

Let’s Slang – Let’s Slang is a deep midnight blue, boarding on blurple, jelly base with color shifting shimmer. 

Goal Digger – Goal Digger is a deepened teal leaning green with color shifting shimmer. This polish layers well over your favorite cream, in 2 coats has a vibrant teal color, and in 3 coats it takes on a deep forest green shade

So Jelly – So Jelly is a deepened fuchsia leaning purple jelly with color shifting shimmer. This polish layers well over your favorite cream, in 2 coats has a vibrant pink ruby color, and in 3 coats it takes on a deep garnet shade.

You Dew You – Dubbed Unicorn Pee in the nail polish community, this stunning this polish has a shimmer that glows a fiery copper red color, shifting based on view angles, to orange, green and gold. You Dew You contains this magical pigment in a clear base, for layering over your favorite cream colors.  Try it over Low And Be Bold or Eclipse for a unicorn worth manicure.  

KBShimmer’s Unicorn Pee collection will retail for $12.00 each and be available 09/04/17 at KBShimmer.com, Amazon.com and select salons & retailers.