Stella Chroma Fireside Light, September Polish Pickup

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Oh hello last day of August! September is tomorrow which means I'm fully into autumn looks! Halloween will be soon and YESSSS. September brings us an autumn-themed Polish Pickup and I'm seriously contemplating buying one of each LOL. I can't do that (if anything, for lack of space!), but Stella Chroma's contribution is one you don't want to miss.

Stella Chroma Fireside Light

Alter Ego Rime Time, September Polish Pick Up

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I'm very excited for Polish Pickup for September. A fall theme means beautiful jewel tones! But Alter Ego went in a different direction, which I love! I'll tell you about her inspiration in the post!

Alter Ego Rime Time, September Polish Pick Up

Julie G Bohemian Dreams Collection Nail Art

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You knew I had to do nail art with a collection of dusty cremes that can be opaque in one coat?! I saw a manicure from MelyNe Nail Art on Instagram and I loved the look of it, despite being so simple! I knew I wanted to re-create it, but I kept running out of time. The Julie G Bohemian collection was perfect for it!

Julie G Bohemian Collection Nail Art

Julie G Bohemian Dreams Collection, Swatches and Review

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Happy First Day of My Semester! I realize you may not be a teacher or kids, but today officially kicks off my 8th (whhaaaaat?!) year of teaching! I'm kicking it off with some delicious cremes that can easily be one coaters, so let's get to it.

Julie G Bohemiam Collection, Swatches and Review

Stella Chroma Aurora Stella-ealis Galaxy Nail Art

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When I posted swatches of  Aurora Stella-ealis, I mentioned it was a perfect galaxy mani base. Well, I got to do some nail art because it's so awesome. This polish is a special polish available only until 8/30, so grab it now!!

Stella Chroma Aurora Stella-ealis Galaxy Nail Art

Lechat Dare to Wear Exposed Collection, Swatches and Nail Art

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One of my favorite polishes (before my collection massively grew) was a sheer neutral from a mainstream brand. Then, indies blew up and I was all about the glitter and sparkle. Yet, I always love a good neutral and I still do! There's nothing better than a classic neutral (or palette cleanser). I also love them for nail art. The Exposed collection consists of 6 great neutrals and I have 5 today (one was not in my press sample box--I'm assuming they just forgot it!). I'm missing Innocence (an ivory creme), but lots of other bloggers have swatches!

Lechat Dare to Wear Exposed Collection, Swatches and Nail Art

Pusheen Calendar Series: August 2017 Pusheen Mermaid Nail Art

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This Pusheen Calendar Series really reminds me that time is flying by! We are 2/3 through the year and this is the 8th month. To celebrate the end of the summer, Pusheen is a mermaid. Basically, it's a reminder to go back to the ocean one more time for me! Also, I'm feeling Pusheen overload LOL.

Pusheen Calendar Series: August 2017 Pusheen Mermaid Nail Art

Stella Chroma Luxe Chromes Trio, Swatches and Review

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I'm sharing the most amazing luxe multichromes, which is appropriate since these are the Luxe Chromes from Stella Chroma. These babies are super limited edition, available 8/31 until they are gone. As always, I've got my non-affiliate coupon code at the bottom of the post. Let's check these out. I shared with you my nail art that I wore for a week, and these did not chip. Check out my gradient HERE.

Stella Chroma Luxe Chromes Trio, Swatches and Review

Milk and Sass Hair Macarons with Morgan Taylor Nail Art

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Who doesn't love macarons? And hair products shaped like them? YES. Milk & Sass's lastest product is a special hair brush shaped like the yummy treat! Let's get to it!

Milk and Sass Hair Macarons with Morgan Taylor Nail Art

Stella Chroma Luxe Chrome Trio Gradient with Stamping

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Today is Saturday. I put this manicure on Monday, and I am still wearing it. No chips. I love Stella Chroma!! So Pam from Stella Chroma shared a post from Nails by Yatyara and she did a gradient of the three new Stella Chroma Luxe Chromes that will be available 8/31 (swatches to come next week!). Seriously, go look at her Instagram! After I picked my mouth off the floor, I couldn't get that gradient out of my head! So I needed to do it, just like her :)

Stella Chroma Luxe Chrome Trio Gradient with Stamping

Girly Bits August CotM: Let Me Azure You and Depeche A La Mode

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It's Friday!! It's the second to last Friday before life gets hectic for me as the semester will be starting. We have incoming storms and the humidity is 1000% soooo I'm staying inside. I want more BBQs before summer is over. Anyway, I have the Girly Bits August Colors of the Month. I love seeing consistent releases from Girly Bits. It's nice to get a duo each month, so you can keep buying without going broke! LOL. This duo is really pretty, so let's not delay.

Girly Bits August CotM: Let Me Azure You and Depeche a la Mode

Pusheen Box Summer Box 2017 Unboxing

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It's no secret that I love Pusheen. I mean, I do a Pusheen manicure each month! LOL. So for my birthday, a group of amazing nail polish friends ordered my a year subscription to the Pusheen Box! This is a quarterly box based on each season of surprise Pusheen stuff! It includes exclusive items, or items before they are released. SPOILER ALERT, AS THIS IS AN UNBOXING. I think you can still order the summer box, but here it is!

KBShimmer Hella Holo Customs: One Holo-of a Storm, Pinking of Paradise, and That Goes Without Cyan

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It's hump day, which also happens to be holo day here on the blog! It's also syllabus day, since I spent all morning updating my syllabus for the upcoming semester. We have a new textbook, so I have a lot more reading to do! Anyway, KBShimmer is teaming up with Hella Holo Customs again, bringing us three sunset inspired polishes with, of course, holo! These three polishes can be purchased only if you're a part of the Facebook group, which I've linked at the bottom. You don't want to miss these, and you only have until the end of the month to grab them!

KBShimmer Hella Holo Customs: One Holo-of a Storm, Pinking of Paradise, and That Goes Without Cyan

Stella Chroma Aurora Stella-ealis, Holo-Maniacs Custom

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Stella Chroma is back with another gorgeous Holo-Maniacs custom! This beauty will only be available until August 30th, so run to Facebook, join the group, and grab this pretty!

Stella Chroma Aurora Stella-ealis, Holo-Maniacs Custom

Road to Polish Con: Alter Ego Enamels Does the Ducky Derby

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Polish Con comes back to Chicago in September, and each week, brands will be participating in the Road to Polish Con. This is a build up to the main event! I'm still trying to decide if I can make it work and go, but I probably won't decide until right before. LOL.

Alter Ego Enamels Does the Ducky Derby

Vacation Nails and Products

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So I just got back from vacation and I wanted to share a few go to products I used, while also sharing my nails. I wanted to share a wear test, but also thought I would tell you about some products I used! Below is a small portion of what I saw over two weeks! Devil's Tower, Yellowstone Geysers, Badlands National Park, and I fed a prairie dog!

Chevron Nail Art with KBShimmer Summer Vacation Collection

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Hello All! I'm officially back from my two week vacation! I flew out to Portland, Oregon and then rented a car and drove to Rapid City, South Dakota. We drove a total of 2105.3 miles and went through 4 states and I think 9 National Parks! WHEW! Before I left, I planned on chopping my nails off, and then my middle (ALWAYS MY MIDDLE!) nail decided to break! Guess it was meant to be! Anyway, this was the last manicure I wore before leaving on my vacation, and now I get to share it with you!

Chevron Nail Art with KBShimmer Summer Vacation Collection

Fair Maiden Swatch Spam

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So I've been meaning to share these for a while, but I'm finally around to it! I received these as a gift with purchase while at Polish Con in NYC. I actually already wore and blogged about one of these colors, but I wanted to give proper swatcjes!

Fair Maiden Swatch Spam

Born Pretty Chameleon Flakies

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Hiii! Today I have more chameleon flakes. I absolutely looooove these flakies and have been having a lot of fun playing with them. I think I need ALL the colors! I'm so glad there are affordable options.

Born Pretty Chameleon Flakies

Target Popsicle Nail Art with Essie Polish

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If you shop at Target, then you probably hit up the Dollar Spot. That place is full of fun finds and stuff I realllly don't need! But I tend to buy unicorn banners, holo stickers, and this popsicle note pad. When I saw it, I knew I needed to do nail art based off of it!

Target Popsicle Nail Art with Essie Polish

Born Pretty Stamping Stencils

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Today I have an interesting product.  Stamping Stencils! This is a first for me, and granted, it takes some practice, but I wanted to share my experience with it!

Born Pretty Stamping Stencils

Alter Ego Enamels Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra

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I'm back with another Polish Pickup contribution from Alter Ego. She's been creating some amazing polishes for this exclusive group, and her exclusive pricing of $7 can't be beat! August's theme is Old Hollywood, which is such a glamorous theme. Well, Alter Ego knocked this one out of the park, so let's see it!

Alter Ego Enamels Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra