The Makers Dozen, January 2020: Alter Ego - Child Idol

Good morning friends!  Can you believe I have 2 posts 2 days in a row!  Who am I?? This one will be a quickie so you definitely have time for it before running out the door to get to work or start your errands!  First, I must share the news that Makers Dozen will be no more.  January is their last month.  If you do want a bottle of Child Idol by Alter Ego you should swing by her shop to pick one up.  I perused her site last night and noticed there was no listing, but after conferring with another blogger it seems it was never offered this month so I'm guessing that since Cynthia is on a vacation she will list it when she returns. The January theme was Celebrity and Cynthia went with Smurfs.  You can pick up Child Idol for $10 and can save 20% using my code My Nail Polish Obsession!  Let' jump in!

Alter Ego: Shop, Facebook, Fan Group, Instagram 

Makers Dozen: Facebook Group

Nvr Enuff Polish X Dreronayne Bone Baddie Collection: Snake Eyes, Pumpkin Queen & 364

Morning, happy Monday.  I'm uber excited to share my post with you today.  I have the upcoming collaboration trio from Nvr Enuff and influencer Dre.  This trio was inspired by one of the best Halloween (or Christmas) movies ever, The Nightmare Before Christmas.  This trio is going to be totally fantastic for Halloween, perfect colors to wear alone or do art with.  And I can't even tell you how thrilled these make me for the upcoming season and holidays.  Snake Eyes, Pumpkin Queen and 364 will be available from 8/21- 8/31.  They will be $11 each or $30 for the trio.  Let's jump in and check them out.  And don't forget to check out @dreronayne, give her a follow!

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Nvr Enuff: Shop, Facebook, Facebook Fan Group, Instagram

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: Shop, Facebook, Stella Chromatics Facebook Fan Group, Instagram 

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: Shop, Facebook, Stella Chromatics Facebook Fan Group, Instagram  

Girly Bits Cosmetics; Limited Edition November Colour of the Month Duo - Turning A New Leaf & Winter Whiplash

Good morning again!  Can you believe Thanksgiving is TOMORROW!  I am thankful that I don't have to cook anything because my mom likes to do it and when we are with my in-laws we just go out to dinner.  Yes, I am lazy.  Don't get me wrong, I have cooked a turkey before, a ham, a pie, mashed potatoes, all the Thanksgiving things, I just don't want to.  Where do you go to celebrate?  Friends house, family meet up, a swanky restaurant?  

Well, this isn't a post about food.  It's a post about nail polish.  Girly Bits new LE COtM Duo to be exact.  And there are about 10 days left to get these beauties so I suggest you hop to it A-SAP.  November brings us gorgeous, rich colors with just enough pizazz for party worthy nails.  Turning a New Leaf and Winter Whiplash are $16.50 CAD each and are available until 12/1.  So let's check them out!

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Girly Bits: Shop, Harlow & Co, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Ever After Polish February Polish Pickup Exclusive; Melt in Your Mouth

Well hello there!  What's this?  An oldie Polish Pickup shade!  So if memory serves, February was the "Sugar Rush" themed month and Ever After was inspired by these lovely pastel mint colored candy bars.  She came up with Melt In Your Mouth.  Again, my apologies for sharing a polish that is no longer available, but you might get lucky and find this one on the PPU BST page or in a de-stash.  Keep your eyes peeled.  So let's jump in and check out this minty beauty!

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Polish Pickup: shop, facebook, instagram

Ever After: shop, facebook, instagram

KBShimmer; Hard To Empress

Just going through drafts of old posts that I didn't have time to put up and I saw this one.  I felt like I really just wanted to share it so I'm back with another post for ya!  This is KBShimmer Hard To Empress.  This came out back in June when Polish Con was in New York.  It was a show exclusive that ended up on the KBShimmer website for a brief time, but because of the  ingredients used (UP pigment) it was very LE.  I have no idear if it will come back but for the sake of clearing out my drafts I am sharing it with you today.  Sorry for being a tease.  

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KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Color4Nails, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest

Alter Ego: Fall Harvest Collection, Fall 2018

Evening y'all!  The hubster is working on making some ribs in his new smoker, and I was looking for an activity to do with the kids but sadly the Winchester Mystery House Candlelight Tours are sold out, booooo.  So maybe we can go to a movie together?  I dunno, he said the ribs are going to take a long time.  So while I figure out out night I thought it would be nice to share another fab Fall collection that is currently available.  Alter Ego created the Harvest Colors collection, perfect shades for the season!  They are $9.50 for each 17ml bottle, or you can get the set of 7 for $51.  Also, don't forget that you can save 25% using my code My Nail Polish Obsession.  Alright, let's check out the polish!

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Alter Ego: Shop, Facebook, Instagram 

ellagee October Polish Pickup Exclusive: |̶|̶|̶|̶

Good morning!  Happy Monday...can people really say that?  Monday's are never really great, so much back to the grind and traffic and blah.  But I did hear Ice Cube Today Was A Good Day on the radio while driving back home so that's a good sign (best song ever).  This week should be ok because we are gearing up for the Polish Pickup this Friday!  I have plenty of polishes to share with you this week.  Let's get it started with ellagee |̶|̶|̶|̶.  I have no idea how to pronounce it and only from being told that it's a Doctor Who thing.  |̶|̶|̶|̶ is specifically inspired by The Silence, who are always there but never in your awareness....ooooh creepy stuff boys and girls!  You can purchase |̶|̶|̶|̶ from 10/5 - 10/8 for $12, no cap.  Let's jump in and check out this beauty!

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Polish Pickup: Shop, Facebook

ellagee: Shop, Girly Bits, Facebook, Instagram

KBShimmer; Falloween Collection 2018

Good evening!  I've been out and about all day and I am literally exhausted right now.  It's getting really, really hard to keep up with my typical schedule as I'm getting further along in this pregnancy.  Tired, achey and cranky, that's my current life. Yup, just change my name to Party Pooper Jen.  But I have had some time to play with incoming polish and so many pretty Fall collections are out!  Tonight I have the KBShimmer Falloween Collection, it launched last weekend  at Polish Con in Minneapolis.  For the rest of y'all, the Falloween Collection will be available online on 10/1.  This is a really lovely collection, the colors are all great and cohesive, and the names are all fun (as is the norm for anything Christy names!).  I definitely have favorites but overall the entire collection is great for the Fall and Halloween. You'll be able to get the Falloween Collection for $10 each.  Let's jump in and check out the goodies!

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KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Color4Nails, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest

Girly Bits Cosmetics; Limited Edition September Colour of the Month Duo - Grape Escape & The Day Shift

Evening!  Hope you had a lovely weekend.  I enjoyed watching both of my boys play in soccer games and my daughter had her first Girl Scout meeting.  While I wasn't really on board with it at first I am thankful that it is so low commitment and I don't really have to do anything.  Fits with my  crazy schedule perfectly!  Before the weekend wraps up I wanted to share the newest Girly Bits CotM Duo with you.  These are always a favorite of mine because Pam's polishes are always fabulous...well these two are stunning!  And if you are a purple lover you are going to be so happy!  The September CotM Duo will be available until 10/1.  Take advantage of the early bird pricing available until 9/10, you can save a few buck when you get both shades.  $16.50 CAD each or $31 for the set.  Still available after the 10th but you will have to pay full price.  Let's go ahead and jump in to see Grape Escape and The Day Shift.  

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Girly Bits: Shop, Harlow & Co, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter 

Dreamland Lacquer September Polish Pickup Exclusive: She is Vampyr

Evening dears!  How's your week going?  Mine is swell, getting back on track with being a little more focused on me and trying to be a healthy pregnant mom.  But the activity level is really wearing me out!  Must push on!  We are coming up to another PPU, can you believe how quickly these come around?  The theme for September is Horror Movies!  I was super excited for this month because I totally love horror movies!  There are quite a few that I think missed the mark (ie picking movies that aren't scary at all) but plenty totally nailed it and Dreamland is definitely in the nailed it category.  She is Vampyr is absolutely stunning and inspire by a great vampire movie.  You'll be able to pick up this stunner, She is Vampyr from 9/7 - 9/10 for $12.  There will be a 200 bottle cap.  Let's check it out!

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Polish Pickup: Shop, Facebook

Dreamland Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Fan Group, Instagram

Dreamland Lacquer August Polish Pickup Exclusive: You Look Like Seafood

Good morning!  It was a long travel day yesterday, I went to bed late and woke up even later. But it's back to reality and I've got a list a mile long of things to do! Let's start off my day with a little PPU post for the August Musicals!  Dreamland Lacquer picked one of my favorite new Disney movies, which are basically all musicals because there is so much singing.  Anyways, we have a gorgeous polish here called You Look Like Seafood inspired by the song sang by Tamatoa, the giant crab.  He's quite the character and looks pretty awesome with the bioluminescence painted all over his face. You can purchase You Look Like Seafood from 8/3 - 8/6 for $12, 300 bottle cap.  Alrighty, let's jump in and check it out!
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Polish Pickup: Shop, Facebook

Dreamland Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Fan Group, Instagram

Lollipop Posse Lacquer; First Lines Collection

Good morning!  Hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July and celebrated with loved ones.  I spent the morning at a local race (yes, I am still plugging along at 20 weeks pregnant), then went to San Francisco with the fam for fresh seafood lunch.  Low key evening playing with sparklers, bbq and s'mores.  All in all, it was a chill day and I really enjoyed it.  But today is back to the grind, camp and taking care of the house, chores AND the blog!  Actually that all may take a back seat because I am hungry and a bagel sounds great.  So let's make this quick!  Lollipop Posse Lacquer will be releasing the brand new First Lines Collection.  This collection was inspired by the first lines in favorite literature.  I love the idea behind the collection and the shades themselves are gorgeous and unique!  The First Lines Collection will be available for pre-order starting 7/6 at noon EDT through 7/31.  Remaining stock will be available on 8/1 (but do you really want to chance it?).  Individual shades will be $12, the collection will be $60 shipped (inside the US until 7/31).  Ok, I think that's all the info I need to provide so let's check out the pretty polish!  

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Lollipop Posse Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Instagram

Zoya; Jelly Brites

Good morning!  The sis a super lazy Saturday because I am still in pajamas and on the couch watch the World Cup.  The Portugal/Uruguay game is just about to get started and I think it's going to be a really good game.  Who are you rooting for?  I'm Portugal all the way!  So while I sit here being my lazy self I figured it was a nice opportunity to to share a quickie post with you.  Zoya recently released the Jelly Brites collection, a trio of pretty jellies for some juicy Summer nails!  You'll be able to purchase these for $10 each or $30 for the set.  Let's go ahead and get started with the review!

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Zoya: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Dreamland Lacquer June Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Evil Pig Bag Acquired

Good morning beauties!  It's a lovely Wednesday morning and I'm happy to share another gorgeous PPU polish with you.   June has the honors of having a Video Game theme so all the polishes are inspired by your favorite games (and games you've never heard of before).  When I was younger I played very few games; Mario Bros 3, Rampage and Shinobi.  What games did you play?  Dreamland Lacquer pulled inspiration from the PlayStation game Tomba and created Evil Pig Bag Acquired.  You'll be able to pick up Evil Pig Bag Acquired at the Polish Pickup from 6/1 - 6/4 for $12.  There is a 200 bottle cap for this polish.  Let's check it out!

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Polish Pickup: Shop, Facebook

Dreamland Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Fan Group, Instagram

Ethereal Lacquer: Oasis Collection

Morning dears!  Happy Friday to you!  Dropping another slightly large post for you today, hope you don't mind.  Since I know you are all members of Facebook polish land and Instagram you were probably aware that Ethereal Lacquer has returned after a fairly long hiatus.  I was fortunate enough to swatch her return collection called Oasis.  Most are still currently available and if you join the Facebook fan group you will get sneak peeks of the pretty shades she has lined up for future releases. All the shades I have in this post are $12, I will mention which are available and which are sold out at the moment. 

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Ethereal Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Facebook fan group, Instagram

Dreamland Lacquer May Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Mrs. Mia Wallace

Hullo dears!  Coming back 'atcha with another fantastic 90's inspired polish for the May Polish Pickup!  The one is by Dreamland Lacquer and is called Mrs. Mia Wallace, inspired by none other than the character made famous by Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction.  I remember going to see that movie in the theater and catching myself laughing at times that I had no idea what other reaction to have, it's such a crazy but good movie.  Anywho, Mrs. Mia Wallace will be available from 5/4 - 5/7 for $12, no cap.  Shall we jump in and check it out, yes, we shall!

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Polish Pickup: Shop, Facebook

Dreamland Lacquer: Shop, Facebook, Fan Group, Instagram

Stella Chroma Core Shades; Just and Loyal, Northern Lights & A Dragon Is Not A Slave

Morning nail polish loving friends!  Happy Hump Day.  Today I have some core shades available at Stella Chroma for you to check out.  Stella Chroma is a fabulous brand, so many awesome polishes to choose from as well as fabulous sugar scrubs and cuticle oils.  Stella Chroma also donates a portion of her proceeds each quarter to a foundation that promotes women in STEM careers!  This quarter she is donating to Girls Who Code, an organization who's mission is to close the gender gap in technology.  How cool is that?  This post features Just and Loyal, Northern Lights and A Dragon Is Not A Slave.  You an pick these all up now and save 15% using my code MNPO.  Let's jump in!

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Stella Chroma: Shop, Facebook, Stella Chromatics Facebook Fan Group, Instagram 

KBShimmer April Polish Pick Up Exclusive: Hubble'd Together

Good evening!  It's been a lounge on the couch eating chinese take out kind of a night.  I'm getting down to the last remaining items I have to share for the April Across the Galaxy themed Polish Pickup.  Is your wish list all set up yet?  Well tonight I've for the uber gorgeous KBShimmer Hubble'd Together and if it's not on your list already you probably want to remedy that.  Hubble'd Together is basically all that and a bag of chips and it glows in the dark!  You can pick up Hubble'd Together for $10 from 4/6 - 4/9.  Let's delve into the post and check out this out of this world polish!  

Polish Pickup: Shop, Facebook

KBShimmer: Shop, Harlow & Co, Live Love Polish, Color4Nails, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest