Hard Candy; Swatches and Review

Good morning dears!  Hope you are well.  I am definitely well.  Summer is winding down, vacations are over, camps and swim lessons are done, school packets are rolling in, Fall sports teams are starting to practice.  I can't believe it's back to school in 2 weeks!  I feel so behind in my posts (I have a ton of pictures, time to write up some posts) so I'll be trying to catch up over the next week or two.  Let's start this off with some Hard Candy!  Awesome brand, even more awesome price point!  You can pick up Hard Candy nail polish (and makeup) in Walmart for around $4 a bottle, seriously can't beat that price.  And the quality is totally worth more than $4 so you are getting a great deal.  Let's jump in and see what I've got for you.

*press sample*

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Cocktails & Colors 2016; Event Coverage

Hello lovelies.  As you know many nail polish ladies (blogger, makers, stockiest) made their way to Las Vegas recently for the CosmoProf North American convention.  Luckily I got to return for a 3rd year and tour the convention floor (posts coming this week) and visit with some of my favorite people.  The hostesses with the mostesses; Sara from Cupcake Polish, Missi from Different Dimension and Jill from Glisten & Gow put on an quite a shin dig.  First I just want to thank those 3 ladies for putting together such a nice party.  Truthfully, this is the most fun event of all the after parties because it's a total who's who of the indie polish world.  Putting faces to names, meeting makers you've only talked to online, catching up with old friends.  It's always a fun time.  Unfortunately I had under 2 hours to speed through the event this year as it was also my hubby and I's 12th anniversary and we had dinner reservations to get to.  I did my best to meet with all the makers displayed and chat with them as well as spend time with some of the other ladies.  So let's take look at what the Cocktails & Colors event was all about!  *apologies to Ever After, it was the only booth I was unable to circulate to so I sadly didn't get to meet and greet with Rachel in person and have no picture to share in this post*

*media event coverage*

The first thing I saw in the event room was this awesome display of pink, white and purple cupcakes. They looked delish!

Born Pretty Store: Star Shell Glass Stickers

Good afternoon!  I have another post to share with you today!  I'm pretty sure you all know about Born Pretty by now.  If not it's an awesome place to shop for nail art supplies; nail stickers, decals, stamping plates, 3d nail decoration, you name it and I bet Born Pretty has it.  I'm definitely an amateur nail art blogger but there are so many products you can pick up in this shop that even I can feel like a pro!  Case in point are these Star Shell Glass Stickers.  Simple shape, gorgeous decoration to add to any mani.  If you've been nervous to delve into the nail art scene, don't be!  Just start out with productss like the one I'm showing today.  The Star Shell Glass Stickers are available (as well as thousands of other items) now for $1.99 - direct link HERE.  Don't forget you can save 10% using my code JTOW10.  So let's check these pretty stickers out!

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Different Dimension; Pretty Nauti Collection, Partial Review

Good morning beauties!  Hope your Friday is full of sunshine and singing birds.  It's almost the weekend, party time!  I'm excited to visit with a long-distance friend and get in one last Sunday soccer game for the Summer.  There are also some new collection dropping this weekend...one of which is featured in this post!  Different Dimension will be releasing Pretty Nauti, a nautical inspired collection.  There are 8 new polishes, each ranging from $8.75 to $12.  There are also 5 new cuticle oil scents for your to choose from.  Pretty Nauti will be available today, 8/5 at 9pm EDT.  Today I have 3 of the collection to show you, but I should have the remaining 5 up next week.  Now let's jump in!  

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Girly Bits Cosmetics: Limited Edition August 2016 COTM Duo, Sun Dog & Dancing In The Moonlight

Good evening.  Sorry for the late night post but I had to share this gorgeous duo with you now since it goes on sale in 2 days!  The newest installment of the Girly Bits Colour of the Month (COTM) Duo consists of a beautiful, sandy gold - Sun Dog and a breathtaking blue - Dancing In The Moonlight.  You'll be able to purchase the August COTM Duo from 8/6-8/10 and then again on 8/24.  But if you purchase in the early bird listing starting tomorrow you can save $2 on the duo.  Alrighty, now that you have the details let's look at pictures!

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

ellagee The Business Bitch

Good afternoon!  I am back with another post to share today.  This time from the lovely ellagee!  She came up with a suitable for work collation based on the always hilarious show The Office.  This collection is called The Business Bitch and consists of 4 neutral, but gorgeous shades with subtle shimmer.  As I said, they are perfect for a work place that doesn't allow bright polish, but they are also perfect palette cleansers for us ladies that like to wear in-your-face colors and need to give our eyes a break.  The Business Bitch collection will be available on 8/6.  Let's jump on in and check out the goods!
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Girly Bits & Firecracker Lacquer Drinks on the Beach Duo

Good morning lovelies!  Today I have my Drinks on the Beach Duo post ready for you!  Girly Bits and Firecracker Lacquer nailed these drinks inspired polishes.  You will absolutely need these if you love adult beverages and love the beach!  They are fun and gorgeous polishes.  The Drinks on the Beach Duo will be available for pre-order from August 6-13 and will cost you $20 USD/$26.50 CAD.  The duo will be available in BOTH shops.  So without further adieu, let's jump in to this post and get to the good stuff!

*press sample*

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Girly Bits: Shop, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter