Zoya Cyber Monday 2015 Mystery Box

Zoya has another great deal for Cyber Monday this year! Only $20 for this mystery box that is valued at over $70! They've also included free shipping, so it's an even better deal. I was pleased with last year's box, which you can check out here. I've ordered mine, are you going to pick one up as well? I'd love to hear what you think and if you plan to pick one of these up! You can get your box here. It is only available through tomorrow night (Monday, November 30th at 11:59 EST) so don't wait if you want to get in on this great deal!

Ladybug Lacquer Fall Cremes Collection (partial)

*Press Sample*

Today I have part of the Ladybug Lacquer Fall Cremes collection to share with you. This collection consists of six cremes and one glitter topper. I have the topper and three of the cremes to show you! Let's get into the swatches!

First up is Chapped Lips. Kimberly (the maker of Ladybug Polish) describes Chapped Lips as "A sweet muted pink, inspired by brisk air, long walks, and my favorite chapstick." This is a gorgeous pink for Fall. All three of these cremes have an absolutely fantastic formula. I did two coats of each one, but you may be able to get away with one if you do thick enough coats. 

Up next is Granny's Pumpkin Pie, which she describes as "A great neutral burnt orange, reminiscent of pumpkin spice and pies straight from the oven." This was my surprise favorite creme out of the bunch. It is just perfect for Fall an really does remind me of Pumpkin Pie filling!!

The glitter topper in this collection is Jump, described as "A beautiful glitter topper filled with various caramel glitters and some micro iridescence. Putting it on feels like jumping into a pile of golden leaves." Again, just stunning. I used one coat of Jump over Granny's Pumpkin Pie. This has a great ratio of glitter to base and barely needed any manipulation to make the glitter even on the nail. This is my favorite polish combination for the Fall. I think they work perfectly together.

The last polish I have to show you today is Mulled Wine which Kimberly describes as "A deep glossy cranberry to go with your favorite bottle of wine." I feel like a broken record, but I think this is another color that is perfect for Fall. I did use topcoat on all of my swatches like I normally do, but this one was super glossy even without it. 

I think this is a do not miss collection!! If you love cremes, you need these. The formula is honestly one of the best I've used recently. You can check out the full collection here. Chapped Lips and Mulled Wine are currently sold out but she is working on getting them restocked in the next week or two. If you love Ladybug Lacquer, join the Facebook group here to keep up on all the news and restocks! I would love to hear what you think of these polishes in the comments below! What is your favorite Fall shade?

*These polishes were sent to me for review. My opinions are 100% honest and my own. Sending polish for review does not affect if I like a polish or not.*

Nail Blogger Giveaway!!

Some of my favorite bloggers have joined forces again to bring you all this epic giveaway just in time for those Black Friday sales! Read on to see the rules and enter for your chance to win!

FingerPaints Endless Wear Swatch and Review

I have a new to me brand to share with you today! I was recently at Sally Beauty Supply and while I was looking at their wall of polish the FingerPaints brand caught my eye. They had a promo running on the Endless Wear formula (buy two polishes and get a free top coat) so I thought I'd give it a try!

One of the shades that I picked up is It's All About The Frame. It is a gorgeous nude polish that is slightly holographic in direct light. The formula on this is absolutely perfect. It stayed right where I put it and wasn't too thick. I did one coat of the polish with one coat of the Endless Wear top coat. 

As for wear time - I got a chip the second day I had it on, so it didn't last any longer than any of the other polishes I have. However, I think this is the perfect nude for me so I can see myself using it again and again. I think it is very office friendly because in most lighting it just looks like a nude polish, but then when you go out into the sunlight you get that pretty holo.

I'd love to hear what you think of this polish in the comments below! Have you ever used Finger Paints or the Endless Wear line before? I'd love to hear which shades you recommend!

Ladybug Lacquer Spooky Splash & Sunset Popsicles

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Today I have a really great Halloween duo to share with you!

Rainbow Honey September Mystery Bag

Today I have my September Mystery Bag from Rainbow Honey to share with you! If you're not familiar with this bag, I'll tell you a little bit about it. It comes with a variety of polishes and body care items in either mini or large sizes. The mini bag is $10 plus shipping each month and the large bag is $25 dollars a month including shipping. There is also a Just Nails Mystery bag and a Just Body Mystery Bag - each is $16. You can find more info on the bag on the Rainbow Honey website. This month has two polishes and four body care items, so I'll just get into it!

Zoya Winter Holiday MatteVelvet Press Release

I'm so excited that Zoya is coming out with six new MatteVelvet shades for Winter! This is one of my favorite finishes that they do. Here's what Zoya had to say about the new collection.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! 

ZOYA MATTEVELVET WINTER/HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Six new MATTEVELVET Nail Colors to slip into this WINTER/HOLIDAY season.

GlitterDaze - September Daze of the Month

Today I have a subscription box from GlitterDaze to share with you. This is the September Daze of the Month polish and extra gift. Each year the box theme is A Journey Through the Universe, so all of the polish names are space themed. The polishes released in the boxes are exclusive to the box -they will never be released on their own.

This month's polish is Hypervelocity Star. This is a medium grey base with holographic shimmer, blue chrome flakes and a copper to green shimmer. This is a beautiful polish and with that grey base, it is perfect for Fall or Winter. Excellent formula - two thin coats for opacity, and the polish stayed exactly where I put it on the nail. No running or pooling at the cuticles.

The extra gift with this month's polish is Pumpkin Crunch Cake scented Hand Fizzy Crumbles. This is a hand soak, but in crumble form so that you can use as much or as little as you'd like. You just sprinkle the crumbles in a bowl of warm water and then soak your nails or hands for 5-10 minutes. Pat dry and you're moisturized and ready to go! I'm not a huge pumpkin fan, so I am going to give this to someone that I know will love it.

I love the GlitterDaze bottles. So pretty!

I'm a big fan of this subscription service. Every polish I've gotten from GlitterDaze has had a great formula and there's so much going on in all of them. The Daze of the Month subscription is $15 per month and includes shipping. You can check out all of the information on the Daze of the Month subscription here. I would love to hear what you think of this polish and subscription box in the comments down below!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel System Swatch and Review

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Today I have a swatch and review of the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel System to share with you. According to Sally Hansen The Miracle Gel system "delivers 2x the volume to your manicure - creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss mirror shine finish." They have released a new and improved top coat along with 20 new vibrant colors.

Zoya NYFW Satins Trio Swatches and GIVEAWAY!

I have swatches to show you today of the Zoya NYFW Satins trio. I really like the Satin finish polishes that Zoya has come out with in the past, so I was excited to be able to get my hands on these as well. I think the colors are perfect for Fall and even transitioning into Winter.

Zoya Naked Manicure Review

Today I have a review of the Zoya Naked Manicure system to share with you. I was really intrigued when I first saw Zoya come out with this system. It claims to Treat, Correct and Protect your natural nails. I watched a review that JessFACE90 did and decided to pick it up. You can see her review here - she does live swatches of each step.

Zoya Healthier is Happier Promo

ZOYA NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE

…because healthier is happier!

NOW THRU 9/12/15

Trade in your brands for the smart choice today! 

Not only was Zoya Nail Polish the pioneer of the BIG3FREE and the BIG5FREE movement, we're technically 8-Free since our formulas have never included ethyl tosylamide, xylene or parabens. As the trusted brand among professionals and women who want cutting edge color with the safest formula available,  we want to give you the opportunity to trade in your unwanted brands for a healthier alternative - especially since many of you are concerned about the current formulas that you are using. Let's make it the standard that #HealthierIsHappier!

* DETAILS HERE…

http://www.zoya.com/content/category/Zoya-Nail-Polish-Exchange-Healthier-is-Happier.html

You guys, I love Zoya Nail Polish and am so happy they decided to run this promo now. If you haven't tried them, I highly, highly recommend Zoya. They're my most purchased and worn mainstream polish brand and I don't know that I've ever had a color I don't like from them. The formulas of their polishes are also always spot on. If you've never purchased from one of Zoya's exchange promos before it works like this - you purchase a minimum of six polishes using the code HAPPY, which will get you 50% off! Then you can send in polishes you don't want and Zoya will dispose of them properly. It works on the honor system, so you don't have to send in the same number of polishes you're purchasing or send any in at all. I think the important thing is to dispose of nail polish properly (don't just throw it in the trash), and if you don't know how to do it, Zoya will take care of it for you.

I will have my swatches of the Fall Focus and Flair collections coming up in the next few days for you. The Fall collections are included in this promo, so use this opportunity to pick up the colors you've been waiting to get! Let me know in the comments what you think of this promo or what you're planning to pick up during this great sale!

My Very First Indie Polish

Today I have another link up with some great nail bloggers! We're going to be telling you all about our first Indie polishes. All of the other "First Indie" blogs are linked below - make sure you check them out! If you don't know what an Indie polish is - it is a polish that is made by an independent maker, not a large corporation. I really enjoy Indie polishes because of the direct interaction with the makers, the unique polishes and the excellent customer service that typically comes with buying Indie.

Gunpowder Lacquer Rhinestone Cowgirl

Today I have another polish from Gunpowder Lacquer to share with you! If you haven't heard of Gunpowder Lacquer, she should definitely be on your map. So far, the polishes I've bought from Carly (the maker of Gunpowder Lacquer) have been spot on. Let's take a look at Rhinestone Cowgirl!

Zoya Focus and Flair Fall 2015 Collection Press Release

Zoya Focus and Flair Fall 2015 Collections

Two exciting new Zoya Nail Polish collections arrive for FALL 2015

Glisten & Glow "Cocktails Anyone?" Collection

Today I have the Cocktails Anyone? collection from Glisten & Glow to share with you. As soon as I saw the very first pictures of these polishes, I knew I had to have them. There are eight ultra holographic polishes in this collection. Let's take a look!

The formula on all eight of these polishes is fantastic! Perfect consistency, smooth application, and they all dried very quickly. All of these were opaque in two coats with the exception of Silver Streak and Peach Bellini, which took three. These are available now on the Glisten & Glow website. If you purchase today or tomorrow before 11:59pm EST (8/3-8/4) use code CAMPINGISFUN for 15% off your total purchase.

Gunpowder Lacquer Sunshine & Whiskey Collection Picks

Hi guys! Today I have a new Indie brand to share with you! I recently purchased two polishes from Gunpowder Lacquer during her initial launch a few weeks ago and I'm super impressed! First of all, she has the most adorable packaging. The polish came bubble wrapped in a little fabric bag with a cute little wooden tag attached to it. There was also a handwritten thank you, which I really appreciate. I was also excited to purchase from her because she's from Wisconsin, which is where I'm from. I don't think I've seen any other polish brands from here before this one.

Frenzy Polish FB Group Customs

Today I have two polishes to show you from Frenzy Polish. These polishes are customs made for the Frenzy Polish fan group on Facebook. Rachel (the maker of Frenzy Polish) did a few polls to see what the group wanted her to create and these two polishes are what she came up with!

Zoya Cubes Promo

Now, some of your favorite summer shades are available for a limited time in Zoya Color Cubes! With 20 different combinations, you can mix and match your duos to have your most colorful summer yet! PLUS - they make the perfect gift!

Giveaway!!

Hi guys! I have something super exciting to share with you today. Some of my favorite nail polish bloggers and I have joined forces to bring you all this epic giveaway! Read on to see the rules and enter for your chance to win $200 or $40 credit to your PayPal account. 

GlitterDaze - June Daze of the Month

Today I have my June Daze of the Month subscription box from GlitterDaze to share with you! This is only my second month getting the box, but I've been really happy with both months so far. This box is $15 a month including shipping and includes one Limited Edition polish and an extra item (could be nail art tools, hand care, edible items, or glitter accessories.) Even the bottles for these polishes are LE. There is a yearly theme for the Daze of the Month box and this year the theme is A Journey Through the Universe. Let's take a look at what I got!

My Top 5 Indie Polishes

I have a special post to share with you today! I've teamed up with 29 other bloggers to share our top 5 indie polishes with you! I would say that the polishes I'm going to show you today are from my favorite indie brands, but I could name several "favorite" polishes from within each brand. I decided to choose just one from each brand to share with you today.

Adovia Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub

Press Sample

Today I have a bit of a different post to share with you. I was sent a body scrub from Adovia to try and I wanted to share my results with you!

New Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Collection

*Press Sample*

Today I have three polishes from an upcoming collection from Sally Hansen to show you! These three polishes are from the Insta-Dri line and just happen to be perfect for my theme of patriotic polishes this week! All of these polishes are limited edition, and there's a great selection of colors in this collection. I'll let you know the descriptions of the other three in the collection at the end of the post.

KBShimmer - Wave The Flag

Today I have a really fun glitter topper from KBShimmer to show you! This is Wave The Flag.

ellagee - Some Gave All

Today's patriotic polish is ellagee's Some Gave All. It is a glitter polish that can be used as a topper or it can be built up to full coverage on it's own, which is how I'm going to show it to you today.

Noodles Nail Polish - Old Glory

Today we're continuing with the patriotic theme! The polish I am going to show you today is a glitter crelly polish from Noodles Nail Polish.

Land of the Free Duo

The rest of this week's posts are going to be Patriotic polishes! Today I have the Land of the Free Duo from Polish 'M and Painted Polish to show you. This duo consists of one glitter crelly polish and one micro glitter polish.

Fair Maiden Polish - Fierce and Fabulous

Today I have two beautiful holographic polishes to show you! These are my first Fair Maiden Polishes and they are amazing. I am in a Facebook fan group for FM and these are two of the three group custom polishes that the awesome makers, Sarah and Adrienne, came up with.

Birthday Nails!

*Press Sample & Bought By Me*

Today I have a special manicure to share with you. I know I normally post on Wednesdays but this week I wanted to wait until Thursday because it's my youngest son's first birthday! I did a birthday design using some stamping and of course a little glitter. :0)

Zoya Kick Start Summer Promo

Another great promotion from Zoya! This is good now through June 14th. 



Start summer on the right foot with colorful new nail polish shades! Pick ANY three bottles of your choice FREE, just pay $15 Shipping*. Choose from over 300 BIG5FREE, vegan friendly shades to keep you looking polished all season long!

Use Code: KICK 

NOW – 6/14/15 (11:59pm EST)

If you've been waiting to get any of the polishes from either the Paradise Sun (review here) or Island Fun (review here) collections, this is a really good opportunity to pick them up! Don't forget - the Mystery Trio Box is still available as well! I'd love to hear what you get, let me know in the comments below!

Sally Hansen Insta-Ombre Polish

*Press Sample*

Today I have four of the Sally Hansen Insta-Ombre polishes to share with you! There are eight polishes total in this limited edition collection. Sally Hansen describes these as "high-impact glitter shades, clever and innovative ombre-in-a-bottle makes it easy to achieve the look in just three simple steps. A radiant wash of ombre color at your fingertips." I used these without a base color to show how they look on their own, but I think they'd make great toppers as well!

Zoya Mystery Trio Box Revealed!

Today I have the Zoya Mystery Trio Box to show you! This is a set of three mini polishes never seen or released before with two other gifts and free shipping for $15. It is still currently available, so if you're interested, you can check it out here. Let's take a look at what's in the box! All of the swatches are two coats with no topcoat.

Noodles Nail Polish Swatch and Review

Today I have a review of a new-to-me indie polish brand, Noodles Nail Polish. Her shop, which you can find here, is full of gorgeous glitter toppers, glitter crelly mixes and even cuticle oil! I have a little of each to show you today.

Soufeel Charm Bracelet and Matching Mani

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I have a bit of a different post for you today! I received a beautiful charm bracelet from Soufeel and I want to share it with you along with a matching manicure I did! I want to warn you this is picture heavy! If you are interested in the bracelet or charms I'll have a coupon code listed at the end, so make sure to check that out.

ellagee Neon and Butterflies

Today I have a cute manicure to show you using two polishes from ellagee's Summer collections. One is a Sun Bleached Neon and the other is a fun glitter topper!