February 2020 PPU & IPU: Flora & Fauna

Afternoon y'all!  It's been a fairly unproductive Wednesday for me.  Had to take the baby to the doctor (he's ok) then decided to get a spur of the moment pedi.  But it wasn't really spur of the moment because I was in jeans and tennis shoes and didn't have any of my own polishes to take so I made a stop at home first to remedy all those problems.  I guess I'm embracing Spring, even though it's my least favorite season, and went with a soft, shimmery, shifty pink.  But you're here to find out about the upcoming PPU and IPU!  February is Flora & Fauna themed...good theme for Valentine's Day and Spring!  The nice thing is that you're not just going to get bombarded with pinks and purples (thank GAWD).  I'm seeing blues and greens and grey and even a yellow and orange!  The Pickups will be open from 2/7 - 2/10.  Don't forget to shop early to get those capped items you really want!

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December 2019 Polish Pickup: Winter Is Coming

Afternoon!  Are you ready for tomorrow? I just found out that my kids practices have been canceled (due to rain and lots of families traveling) so I'm thinking of hitting up the gym and then starting up on the dishes I'm making.  I'm making a cheesy brussel sprout bake, stuffing, burrata appetizer plate and cranberry jello shots.  What are you making?  

Well, to not waste any more time on food things, let's talk about today's post.  I have the December Pick Ups to share.  The theme is Winter is Coming (yes it is!  Rained most the day so far and brrrrr).  The Pick Ups will be open 12/2 - 12/6 so as not to interfere with Black Friday shopping.  I have a few amazing polishes to share and can't wait to gush about them, let's jump in!

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July 2019 Polish Pickup; Flashback

Hey hey hey!  Popping up from my busy "kids staying at home because it's summer" mom life.  But don't worry your little heads, I have been swatching up a storm and have lots to show you in the next weeks.  But right now the most important thing is the July Polish Pickup.  If you remember last year you know that July is a Rewind of sorts - a Flashback to the fan favorites.  How were these chosen you ask?   Well, these were all voted on in the private Facebook fan groups and now you will have a chance to snatch up those ever popular ones that sold out too fast, or that you waffled on for too long and the site closed (I have a few of them).  But this year it's a bit different.  1 Flashback shade will be available on the PPU site and a second shade will be available on the individual brand sites, the After Party - I'll put those in a separate post. You heard that right, each brand has TWO (2) retuning polishes!  IPU is in on the fun also with returning favorites.  The Pickups are open 7/5 - 7/8!  I will share whatever I have pictures and past posts for....SO...let's check out what's coming back! *press sample*
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May 2019 Polish Pickup & Indie Pickup; The 80's

Hulllllo!  Can you believe it's time for another Polish Pickup?!  The May theme is The 80s so as you guessed, there are lots of neon and vibrant colors, lots of nods to childhood cartoons and music.  I really enjoyed swatching this set because they are all such fun colors!  You'll be able to shop The Pickups 5/3 - 5/6.  I won't waste any time since you probably want to get your wishlist ready for tomorrow morning!

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March 2019 Polish Pickup & Indie Pickup, Album Covers

Good morning people!  Happy Friday.  Rain is coming back and I'm still licking my wisdom teeth removal wounds.  But you know what, I'm not going to sit around feeling sorry for myself today.  I'm gonna get out and get ice cream!  But first I'm going to share some of the upcoming goodies from the March Pickups!  The theme is Album Covers - very cool, I can totally dig it.  As I've done with the last few posts, I will put them all in one large post so you can easily find it again later and have all the  pricing info at your fingertips.  The March PPU & IPU will be open from 3/1 - 3/4.  Let's jump in and check out some of the goodies!

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Alter Ego October Indie Pickup Exclusive: My Own Worst Enemy Soap

Hey hey friends!  It's been almost a week since I posted, but I've been on a tight schedule with my kids this week and trying to get everything done and frankly I am just done.  I am worn out.  I am big and lumbering and waddling and aching and in pain every time the baby moves now.  4 weeks to go and I would be very happy if it was an early L&D.  Anyways, that does not excuse me from my commitments to my blog and the lovely makers who use me to showcase their products.  Let's start off with this fun soap that will be available during the Indie Pickup, which opens up tomorrow! So the theme for the IPU is the same as it was for the PPU, Villains.  Alter Ego went with Tyler Durden from Fight Club and also make a fabulous pink polish that matches the soap!  You can see my post for the polish HERE. The soap is called My Own Worst Enemy and is the iconic pink bar of soap from the movie.  It will be available from 10/19 - 10/22 for $7.  I am not sure of the cap on this one so pay attention if you really want this one!  Let's jump in to the post!

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Alter Ego September Indie Pickup Exclusive: Saturdays Are for Sven Chicken Ramen Soap

Morning friends!  I am cracking up as I type this post because the product is so ridiculously funny!  I think it also shows how awesome Cynthia, the maker behind Alter Ego is, because she knows not to take things too seriously sometimes.  Now that the PPU has closed we are rolling in to the IPU soon, which is all the non-polish products that makers sell.  It's actually kind of a boutique flea market of sorts with every sort of handmade item you can think of; soap, jewelry, squishies, slime, wax melts, makeup, etc, etc... Again, inspired by the horror movie host on late night TV, Svengoolie, Alter Ego took one of his props and turned it into a soap!  A rubber chicken soap.  That smells like chicken ramen.  Do I need to say anymore?!  You need this in your life, whether it be serious or as a joke, or as the perfect white elephant gift!  You can purchase the rubber chicken soap from 9/21 - 9/24 for $6. There will be a cap, only roughly 30-40 soaps to be had!  Let's check it out!

-no chicken broth or byproducts used to make this soap-

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Alter Ego August Indie Pickup Exclusive: Fantasia Bath Crumbs

Afternoon y'all!  Those of you with kids, are they back to school yet?  I have a week to go and them mine are out of my hair.  Really though they have been pretty well behaved this Summer, maybe they are all maturing!  And maybe it will give me some time to catch up on blog things!  I swear the only cardio I get these days is running late, ha! Ok so I know by now that you are all familiar with the Polish Pickup.  But they have a new group called the Indie Pickup.  It's kind of like a free for all market where indie makers of all sorts can create and sell items that coordinate with the PPU theme.  So the IPU theme is Musicals and it will be open after the PPU.  This month IPU will be open from 8/17 - 8/20.  Alter Ego created a new scent for her popular Bath Crumbs.  Fantasia, inspired by the movie of the same name, will be $7.50 for a 4oz jar, that comes with a scoop.  It will be limited to 14 jars.  So let's jump in and check out the Bath Crumbs!

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