Stella Chroma: The Words of Dumbledore collection, Spring 2020

Good morning friends!  Hope you have a lovely weekend. It's going to be a hectic week for me starting out with a 7:30am conference at school this morning.  My younger kids get out early all week while my oldest is on regular schedule so I'll be shuttling back and forth one extra trip than usual, oh joy.  But really I'm just glad to have a healthy house going in to the week - all my kids were battling sniffles and fevers and coughs last week.  But what does that have to do with today's post?  Nothing.   So let's talk about the post.  If you've followed Stella Chroma for any length of time you will know she is a huge fan of all things Harry Potter.  The Words of Dumbledore collection is a set of 5 beautiful polishes that you can purchase as a set for $54 or individually for $12 each.  And you can still use my code MNPO to save 15%!  Let's jump in to the post. 

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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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Stella Chroma LE: 40 Comes After 30

Good evening!  I'm back for a second post tonight!  Why you ask?  Well, because Stella Chroma has this amazing gift with purchase and it's running out fast!  40 Comes After 39 is a free polish that will be added to all orders $40+.  This was created to celebrate Pam's 40th birthday and is an LE.  It's only around while supplies last and like I already mentioned, it's going fast!!  Let's jump in and check it out.

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Stella Chroma: Winter Chill, Winter 2019

Morning!  Hope you re enjoying your Friday!  I am happy to report it's finally getting chilly over here and I am starting to wear comfy sweaters, rejoice!  So the timing is perfect to share the upcoming Stella Chroma Winter Chill collection!  This 5 piece collection is full of soft, cozy shades that will make you think of your favorite blanket, slippers, mug of hot chocolate.  Winter Chill will be available from 11/26 - 12/10.  If you're a member of the fan group you can pick up the entire set for $54 (go join the group now!).  And you can use my code, MNPO to save 15%.  

And a little news about an upcoming sale.  There will be no Black Friday sale at SC this year BUT there will be a 40th birthday celebration!  11/26 - 12/3 there's free shipping on all order over $25 and all orders over $40 will get a free LE birthday polish (while supplies last).

So let's jump in to the post!  

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Stella Chroma: October Trio, 2019

Hullo, hullo!  Monday, you weren't so bad!  I got to the gym for a weight lifting sesh with friends and then even ran a few miles on the treadmill.  Polishing off the rest of the birthday cake in my house pretty much negated any good I did earlier, oh well, it's a step in the right direction!  

I have a beautiful trio to share with you this evening, the Stella Chroma October Trio.  These pink beauties are different shades and finishes, so truly something for everyone here.  Pam will be donating a portion of the sales to her local hospital to help pay for mammograms for women who don't have health insurance.  These are not LE, but only the sales in October will go towards the donation.  You can pick these up for $12-$13 each or $33 for the trio (only until 10/11).  Let's jump in and see what the October Trio is all about!

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Stella Chroma: Orange You Glad To Be Here Group Custom, September 2019 - The Ides of Autumn

Hi friends!  It's hump day and the weekend is so close I can taste it! I have a quickie little post featuring one of the loveliest orange polishes I have put on this year.  You know I am a fan of orange and this gorgeous one made me swoon.  Stella Chroma created The Ides of Autumn exclusively for the Orange You Glad To Be Here group.  Make sure you join the group so you can pick up this polish.  The Ides of Autumn will be available 9/6 - 9/31 for $12 on the Stella Chroma site.  Let's check it out!

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September 2019 Polish Pickup: Magic & Alchemy

Good morning!  Hope you enjoyed your Monday off, or at least a low key work day.  My fam-bam did nothing but laze around the house and hang out.  Though we did leave for dinner and enjoyed some live music. So Tuesday is kind of like Monday this week. The kids are back to school today and I'm jumping on the old bloggy blog to share some upcoming products that will be available in the PPU this month!  The theme for the month is Magic & Alchemy and I've seen some real beauties with the blogger previews!  The Pickups will be open from 9/6 - 9/9.  Let's jump in and see what I've got to share. 

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Stella Chroma: Indie Love & Light ROAK, Shine

Evening!  Jumping on for a wuickie post featuring a beautiful polish from Stella Chroma.  This is Shine, created for the Indie Love & Light RAOK group. The idea of the group is quite nice and sweet.  You can purchase the polish and have it sent to someone else as a RAOK (random act of kindness). I personally know how special it can make you feel to send and receive surprise polishes, I really hope this group takes off!!  You will be able to purchase Shine for yourself or as a gift for someone else starting 8/23.  It will be $10 and shipping is free.  Let's check out the polish!

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August 2019 Polish Pickup: At the Carnival

Good afternoon!  I'm just getting back to regular after a vacation with the family.  Vacations are so fun, but the packing and traveling is so tiresome.  Especially when I have to pack myself and 4 kids.  That's why it's nice to take day trips to close by events like festivals and carnivals.  Speaking of carnivals, that is the theme for August, At the Carnival and it's open 8/2 - 8/5.  If you haven't browesd the albums in the Facebook group yet you should totally do so and the site is open so get over there and make your wishlist!  There are loads of amazing shades coming out. Let's jump in and I'll show you what I was lucky enough to review.  

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Stella Chroma, Constellations II - Cassiopeia & Cygnus

Happy Monday y'all!  I meant to share a post or two over the weekend but the days got away from me. We enjoyed a busy but leisure weekend shopping, cleaning, going to a convention (Sneaker Con) and headed out to the Monterey Warf.  Fun weekend with the fam.  So now I will get back to my regular schedule of sharing posts with you.  Starting with the new additions to the Constellation collection, these are the Constellations II shades - Cassiopeia and Cygnus.  These are multichrome magnetic polishes and they are stunners!  Cassiopeia and Cygnus are launching on Friday 7/19 and will be $12 each.  Of course you can save 15% using my code MNPO. If you want a reminder of the original trio you can see my post HERE.

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July 2019 Polish Pickup; The After Party

And now for something new and different!  The Pickups are closed but now we get The After Party!  Each brand participating in July was able to select 2 (TWO) of their most popular sellers and bring them both back.  The PPU shades are gone now thou so if you missed them, you missed them.  Your last chance to snag beautiful polish from the past is on now!  You can shop The After Party at each individual shop.  I will share anything I have previously swatched and link you directly to the site.  Without further adieu, The After Party!!

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Find more info at The Polish Pickup Pack Facebook group HERE.

Stella Chroma, The Basics Collection - Classic Red & Hey Sailor

Afternoon guys!  I'm back with a second Stella Chroma post to share today.  Because not only is Stella Chroma laughing the American Muscle Collection (post HERE), but there are new shades being added to The Basics Collection!  Yay!  The initial colors for The Basics Collection were High Noon and New Moon (black and white).  Now we have Classic Red and Hey Sailor (red and navy).  Guys!  The timing on these colors couldn't be better.  They are going to make a killer 4th of July mani!  I am currently working on something fun using both of these and New Moon.  You will be able to purchase these starting 6/21 at noon EST as a set for $18.  The discounted price will only be available from 6/21 - 7/5.  After the it will be full prices.  And you can save 15% using my code MNPO!  Let's see the polish!

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Stella Chroma, American Muscle Collection

Good morning and happy Friday.  I have survived my first week of Summer with 4 kids, mostly unscathed.  2 have camp next week so that's going to be a nice break.  But this week hasn't given me much time to write up posts or share them.  I'm getting this one done just in time for the launch!  Stella Chroma has 2 sets coming out today (6/21) at noon EST.  This one is the American Muscle Collection.  Inspired by American muscle cars, actually only the pretty muscle cars, that you see at Classic Car shows or on the auction program on TV.  Because there really is nothing better than a vibrant, beautiful, classic car!  You can pick the 4-piece American Muscle set up at the discounted price of $37 from 6/21 - 7/5.  After that the set will be gone and as will be discount.  Don't forget you can use my code as well for a little extra, MNPO for 15$ off.  Let's check out the cars, I mean polish! 

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Stella Chroma, Basics Collection - New Moon & High Noon

Good morning again and happy hump day.  Today I have a lovely polish duo to share with you from Stella Chroma.  Pam recently came up with her Basics Collection.  Basic cremes that everyone needs in their collection.  The first two are the always classic and staples for any collection - black and white.  These are currently available now for $10 each and you can save 15% using my code MNPO. And you might want to join the Facebook fan group to get sneak peeks of the upcoming shades coming to the Basics Collection!  

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Stella Chroma: Americana Collection, Spring 2019

Good morning friends!  This post is coming to you straight from a hotel bedroom.  I swear people, my life has been turned upside down, sideways and 180 degrees lately.  But I'm still rolling with the punches, trying to get all my posts done.  So this morning I have the Stella Chroma Americana Collection for you. It's inspired by sights and landmarks across the US.  They are available now and until 4/26 you can get them at a discounted rate!  The Americana collection 4-piece set is $41 now, each individual bottle is $12.  And don't forget you can save 15% using my code MNPO.  Let's jump in and check out the collection.  

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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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Stella Chroma: Winter 2018/2019, Constellation Trio

Evening friends!  I hope your Tuesday was better than my babe's.  He got shots this morning and the poor fella wanted to be in my arms all day long.  So let me just say that along with a cranky baby is an exhausted mama (= also cranky).  It's 6:50pm and I'm about to call it a night.  But before I drag myself to bed I wanted to share the stunning Constellation Trio from Stella Chroma.  This released on Black Friday so you've probably seen it already.  But if not, it's Pam's first magnetic collection!  The Constellation Trio sell individually for $12 each.  Don't forget you can save 15% using my code MNPO.  Let's jump in to the post so I can go to bed!

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January 2019 Polish Pickup & Indie Pickup, Mythology

Hello!  Happy New Year!  2019, I have big personal plans for you...getting my pre-baby body back, getting back to the fitness level I was at, back to the gym, better eating habits, decluttering my life, and basically just finding a family/self balance.  So what type of resolution(s) do you have for yourself?  

Since it's January, it means the new PPU an IPU is here! Both will be open from 1/4 - 1/7 and have loads of great stuff.  The theme for the month is Mythology.  I've always loved Mythology and it was one of my favorite topics in History classes.  But this month I am doing things differently, instead of individual posts for each polish or item I have to review I am going to put them all in 1 giant post.  I feel it will be easier for you to find and keep track of items you want to earmark for later.  Let me know in the comments if you prefer 1 big post or several individual posts.  

This is a pretty big post, lots of pictures...so grab your coffee and let's jump in!

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Stella Chroma: Winter 2018, Nutcracker Trio

Happy Friday y'all!  Hope you had a great day.  Mine was pretty nice, walked with a friend for coffee then met up with my hubby for lunch!  The weather was so nice too!  I'm trying to get back into switching nail polish when I have down time, though I might not really have any down time until Christmas passes.  I'm popping in tonight with the Stella Chroma Nutcracker Trio, part of the Winter 2018 collection.  3 gorgeous and whimsical polishes inspired by the popular ballet.  I love that this trio gives you feelings of dancing snowflakes, wintery nights and sugar spun sweets. The Nutcracker Trio is available now for $33 or $12 each.  And as always, you can save 15% using my code MNPO.  

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Stella Chroma: Limited Edition 2018 Holiday Set; Rose till Champagne & Merlot Ho Ho!

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!  Starting my morning off with a family outing to the Turkey Trot.  We've done this a few times together and it's a really fun to get the day going.  We'll all be walking it together but it will be a much needed 3 mile walk after being cooped up for the last 2 weeks with the poor air quality.  So today I am thankful for better air quality, a roof over my head, food on my table, supportive friends and family, our health AND my new little boy!  What are you thankful for? 

I'm squeezing in a quick post to help you be better prepared for Black Friday sales.  Stella Chroma will have 3 brand new collections for sale on Friday and new Hand & Body care products (check out my post HERE).  My post is only of the 2018 Limited Edition Holiday set.  It will be available through the end of the 2018.  Rose til Champagne and Merlot Ho Ho! will both be available 11/23 at noon EST and all retail for $13 each or $24 for the set.  Don't forget to use my code MNPO for  15% discount! 

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