Alter Ego: November Polish of the Month, Open Arms

Another fabulous morning and...it's Friday!! While I am recovering from yesterday's consumption of mass amounts of food and vegging put on the couch, I figured I'd jump on and share another polish post, YAY!  Today's post features a Fan Group Custom! Cynthia from Alter Ego has been making some beautiful monthly polishes for her Facebook Fan Group and the November offering is lovely.  She created Open Arms, inspired by the heartfelt thought that everyone goes in to the holidays being kind and welcoming.  I love that thought and it would be so nice if everyone in the world practiced this.  You can purchase Open Arms this month (or until supply runs out) and it will be $9.50.  Plus you can use my discount code My Nail Polish Obsession for 25% off.  I love a good deal!  I am not sure what Black Friday deals Cynthia has going on, but I do know you'll be able to stack codes!  

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ellagee December Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Impish or Admirable?

Last day of November!!  I can't believe how fast this year has gone by!  Alright, I have to make this a super quick post because it's been one helluva day and it's not over yet.  I've got to rush out the door and head to San Francisco as soon as I get the kids.  But tomorrow is the day!  December, Holidays Around the World themed Polish Pickup is OPEN!  Aren't you excited to shop?  I'm totally getting a few things for myself, hahah!  Merry Christmas to me.  ellagee picked a funny inspiration...Dwight celebrating Belsnickel.  Have you seen The Office?  I watched it frequently but not in entirely so this must have been an episode I missed because I'm not sure what the heck is going on in this picture but it had to do with Dwight so it was probably funny.  You can purchase Impish or Admirable? from 12/1 - 12/4 for $11.  Let's check out the post! *press sample*

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ellagee July Polish Pick Up; Hard Cider

Afternoon friends!  I've got one more polish from the July Polish Pick Up to share with you today!  This one is from ellagee and it's called Hard Cider.  Mmmm, looks yummy!  If you love browns and love holo then you will LOVE this polish.  As I mentioned in the last couple posts/days...you can purchase the July "cocktail" themed polished from the Polish Pick Up from 7/7-7/10.  You never have to pay for polish in a box that you don't like, you only buy the shades you can't live without!  I think it's a fantastic concept!  Alrighty then, let's check out Hard Cider!

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Alter Ego Nail Enamels; May Polish Pickup Venus

Morning dears.  Most of you probably know about the Polish Pickup by now.  It's a great new group that has monthly inspirations, multiple makers, and you only buy the polishes you want!  Such a great idea!  May's theme is Science and the makers who signed up all released fabulous polishes inspired by all things science related.  Alter Ego created Venus, a gorgeous coppery, sparkly polish.  You can buy Venus now until 5/8 for $7.  Let's jumping and check out the pics!

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CrowsToes Indian Summer AND a Giveaway!

Hullo dears!  I am so in love with the polish I have to show you today!  It's one of the most fabulous chrome polishes I have ever seen and I literally drooled over it from the moment I saw the first swatches.  I purchased this from Overall Beauty - a great place to shop indie brand nail polish!  There is also a great selection of mineral makeup and natural body care items and even things for the male in your life that enjoys a little pampering.  The giveaway is at the end of the post!

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This is Indian Summer from the Better Late Than Never Fall 2013 collection.  Indian Summer is described as a "burgundy based purple with magenta to orange color shift."  I had different colors show up in different lighting so you get to enjoy a pretty great rainbow with this polish.  You can really see the deep indigo-purple when I took pictures indoors.  But the sunshine pictures show the magenta and really well.  I loved it equally in both lighting settings.  Indian Summer had a fabulous formula and application was great.  I used 3 thin coats for full coverage.  Would you look at that fabulous, glossy shine?  I did not use topcoat.  

*indoors*

*sunshine*

And now for a giveaway...just because!  1 lucky follower will receive a gift card for $20 to use at Overall Beauty!  It ends on 12/31/13 at 11:59 PM PST.  Good luck everyone!

Giveaway Details:

You must be 18 to enter Open to US residents  Giveaway will run from December 18, 2013 to December 31, 2013 11:59 PM PST.   Prize must be claimed within 48 hours Please follow all the rules...follow and/or like all the provided links Prize was provided by Overall Beauty Overall Beauty & My Nail Polish Obsession are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen goods
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Shimmer Polish Carmen

I typically layer my glitters, but some can stand up on their own.  Shimmer Polish Carmen is one of those glitters that can be the star of the show without a base coat.  Carmen is a beautiful carmel-gold colored polish full of copper and gold glitters.  I used 2 coats of Carmen and the formula was great.  The glitter came out in abundance, spread well on the nail and the colored base became opaque easily in those 2 coats.  I especially like how Carmen is equally stunning in the light and the shade.  I used 1 layer of topcoat for smooth and shiny nails.  

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*This polish was provided for my honest opinion and review