Pusheen Calendar Series: September 2017 Pusheen Baker Nail Art

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This month was so busy on my blog (and so will next month) but I HAD to squeeze in Pusheen! This is my ninth calendar mani, and it's cute. I literally think I am getting better at drawing Pusheen on my nails. Not sure I should be bragging over that, LOL, but why not?!

Also, meet my shorties :( I feel like every two months, my middle nail breaks (always my middle nail) and I hate the way my nails look in photos when they are short. Stick with me until they grow out?!

Pusheen Calendar Series: September 2017 Pusheen Baker Nail Art

Alter Ego Greta Gremlin, October Polish Pickup

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Fun fact: the inspiration behind this polish were what my nightmares were made out of. I literally didn't put the inspo pic in my post because the movie Gremlins haunted me and I couldn't sleep! Greta Gremlin, specifically, scared the bejeesus out of me. That being said, I love this polish and I'm just going to pretend it's called Mossy Leaf Pile.

Alter Ego Greta Gremlin, October Polish Pickup

Alter Ego Greta Gremlin with Beauty Big Bang 3D Gold Stickers

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When I don't read descriptions of nail art stuff, I'm just silly. My brain saw these and read decals and not stickers. Stickers never work on me so meh, let's just discuss why. I'm going to show off the gorgeous base color tomorrow though, don't you worry. 

Alter Ego Greta Grelim with Beauty Big Bang 3D Gold Stickers

Big T Ranch Holos, Swatches and Review

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Hi all! Today I have a new-to-me indie brand, Big T Ranch! They actually have been selling bath and body products since 2007 and started selling nail polish about 4 years ago! This is her new Holo collection, but I'm actually going to call them holo shimmer.

Big T Ranch Holos, Swatches and Review

Zoya Sophisticates Polka Dots and Stripes with Beauty Big Bang Nail Art Brushes

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Cheers to a new week! I'm starting off with a little art from the Zoya Sophisticates Collection. I saw a nail art on Chalkboard Nails' Instagram, and I used that as inspiration, but switched it up a little for my own little spin. Polka dots and stripes look so cute together. Who knew?

Zoya Sophisticates Polka Dots and Stripes with Beauty Big Bang Nail Art Brushes

Born Pretty Mermaid Powder with Mermaid Stamping

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I know I don't normally post on the weekends like this, but I'm trying to get everything in before October so I can focus on nail art for me! Even though October is next week, I'm still melting in heat. I WANT BOOTS AND JEANS AND VEST WEATHER. Ok, I'll relax and instead share some mermaid powder with you!

Born Pretty Mermaid Powder with Mermaid Stamping

Born Pretty Raging Fire with Paisley Stamping

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As I mentioned yesterday when I shared Raging Fire, the awesome flakie polish from Born Pretty, I would share it with some stamping! This is a large stamping plate from Born Pretty, with a lot of design options, so let's take a look!

Born Pretty Raging Fire with Paisley Stamping

Born Pretty Raging Fire

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Before you head off to enjoy your weekend, I wanted to show off a gorgeous NOTD that I wore last week. I'll share some stamping over it tomorrow, but it's just so pretty on its own. Are you getting slammed with heat? The boyfriend and I went down to San Gennaro Feast today since tomorrow is going to be like 88 and it gets so crowded. Tony Danza gave me an eggplant parm. It was yummy. I was sweating. Now I'm back in AC. lol.

Born Pretty Raging Fire

KBShimmer Polish Con Exclusives: Bean There, Done That and The Age of Aquarium

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I'm back with more Polish Con exclusives! At the NY Polish Con, I was working at the KBShimmer table and it was so much fun to interact with other polish lovers! KBShimmer created two exclusive colors that were inspired by Chicago landmarks and they are gorgeous!

KBShimmer Polish Con Exclusives: Bean There, Done That and The Age of Aquarium

Born Pretty Holographic Nail Studs with OPI This Isn't Greenland

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I like nail studs since they can be a quick addition to your manicure. The following manicure added about 15 minutes to do my entire mani, and for me, that's cool! I also paired it with one of the new OPI Fall colors, so let's get to it.

Born Pretty Holographic Nail Studs with OPI This Isn't Greenland

Alter Ego Enamels Polish Con Exclusives: Hot Times in Old Town and Da Bears

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Polish Con Chicago is right around the corner, occurring this Saturday 9/23! I fully had plans to go but wanted to make a vacation out of it to see Chicago. Unfortunately, this week is a holiday, so I ended up having to skip! But I still want to share some exclusives in case you are going!

Alter Ego Polish Con Exclusives: Hot Times in Old Town and Da Bears

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

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Today is a great day! It's my father's birthday and later, I'll celebrate with him! My father means the world to me and this year was a milestone for him for so many reasons. I'm so happy to celebrate with him later. It's why I also waited to reveal my collaboration shade with KBShimmer!! The Fall 2017 KBShimmer collection is a special one, and it features 12 bloggers! I was so honored when Christy asked me if I would be interested in this collaboration. Of course! I'm really bad at custom polishes. I just don't know what I want! But Christy nailed my inspiration and I can say, she perfectly brought a special moment to life! 

KBShimmer High-Rise to the Occasion, Ehmkay Nails Collaboration

Born Pretty Mood Changing Nail Polish

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It's the end of another weekend and I have a little NOTD to share with you! It seems that thermal (or "mood") polishes are coming back something fierce! They've been popping up everywhere. I have one from Born Pretty today. Green is one of my favorite colors and so, that's what I've got.

Born Pretty Mood Changing Nail Polish

Alter Ego Princess Rose, Holomaniacs Custom

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Friday calls for a purple holo, I think! I think all the Holo-Maniacs customs that I have swatched have been variations of purple holos! That's what the crowd wants, and that's what they are going to get! Well, all of them have been very different, and this one is not exception! Alter Ego Princess Rose is definitely for any purple lover!

Alter Ego Princess Rose, Holomaniacs Custom

Zoya Sophisticates Comparisons

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You knew it was coming! I had to pull out some oldie core Zoyas and do a massive comparison post to show you what's truly new and what might be too close for comfort. I won't lie; I feel like I hoard all the Zoyas just for these comparison posts! But I hope my lack of space makes it worth it to you!

Zoya Sophisticates Comparisons

Zoya Sophisticates for Fall 2017, Swatches and Review

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Good Morning! It's Hump Day and what better than to look at Zoya's new collection? This 12 piece fall collection has cremes and shimmers and some super gorgeous dusty colors! I'm showing you the whole collection at once, so sit back and relax!

Zoya Sophisticates for Fall 2017, Swatches and Review

Born Pretty Floral Plaid Stamping with Lechat Dare to Wear Modern Muse Collection

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I am so in love with the Modern Muse collection! I obviously love to do nail art and cremes are the best for art, in my opinion. The art comes out so crisp! I knew the colors would mesh with the image on a plate from Born Pretty. I loved Felicity, and I really wanted to showcase the color in my art!

Born Pretty Floral Plaid Stamping with Lechat Dare to Wear Modern Muse Collection

Girly Bits Butterbeer Latte and Painted Polish Diving for Doubloons

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Goodbye weekend. You went by too soon. When I saw Butterbeer Latte, I knew I had to put it on right away. I also had a new Painted Polish and I realized they coordinated, so why not! Before I move on, Butterbeer Latte is on early bird special just through tonight, so go and grab it. Check out my swatches HERE.

Girly Bits Butterbeer Latte and Painted Polish Diving for Doubloons

Lechat Dare to Wear Modern Muse Fall 2017 Collection, Swatches and Review

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I'm rounding out the week with a fabulous fall collection. I only just started working with Lechat Dare to Wear, and I'm so happy they have an online store now so I can purchase more cremes! The Exposed collection was 6 bubbly neutrals and the Modern Muse collection is a great mix of darks but also leafy colors for autumn!

Lechat Dare to Wear Modern Muse Fall 2017 Collection, Swatches and Review

Homer Simpson Donut Nail Art

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Happy Thursday! Today is a special Thursday because it's my lovely boyfriend's birthday! I have a tradition of baking him something special every year even though he's a plain cake kind of guy. Well, I baked him a "plain" Funfetti cake, but I'm decorating it by painting Homer Simpson on it! I have to finish decorating it, so hopefully it's not a fail.

Homer Simpson Donut Nail Art

Girly Bits September CotM: Butterbeer Latte and Meteor Shower

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Good evening! Today's a later post because I'm now back to my teaching schedule. If I don't get my posts up the night before, it seems to get delayed. Well, I wanted to share the Girly Bits CotM while you could still get the discount. One of these might be my favorite polishes of the year! Obsessed! Ok, details below. 

Girly Bits September CotM: Butterbeer Latte and Meteor Shower

KBShimmer Unicorn Pee Collection, Swatches and Review

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Hello there!! Did you enjoy the long weekend? I hope you did! If you have been living under a rock, then you may have missed that KBShimmer released a limited edition Unicorn Pee collection! I posted swatches in the KBShimmer Facebook group, so make sure you join! If you love the discontinued pigment which shifts from red to gold to green, then you want to snatch these up. 

KBShimmer Unicorn Pee Collection, Swatches and Review

KBShimmer Neon Leopard Print Nail Art

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I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't like anything leopard print except nails! It's sort of like gold. Don't like gold jewelry but I love gold nails! When The Daily Nail posted a neon leopard manicure on Instagram, I commented how I needed to do it! I've done neon leopard HERE before, but I need to do it MORE!

KBShimmer Neon Leopard Print Nail Art

Press Release: Polish Con

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 The Polish Convention Returns To Chicago

 Polish Con to be held September 23rd, 2017 at Navy Pier, Festival Hall in Chicago, IL

After a successful event in New York, The Polish Convention, an event celebrating and exclusively featuring indie nail polish brands, is returning to its hometown of Chicago, IL. This bi-annual event hosted by Ever After Polish and Great Lakes Lacquer takes place September 23rd at Navy Pier, Festival Hall in Chicago, IL. Navy Pier, Festival Hall is the largest locale for Polish Con so far, and will be filled with over 30 local and international vendors helping attendees celebrate their love for nail polish, and nail polish accessories through shopping, live demos, tutorial tables, and meet and greets with their favorite brand owners and creators. 

Press Release: Zoya x Henri Bendel LE Set

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Just wanted to share a quick press release! If you love Zoya, you don't want to miss out on this LE set! This is only available at Henri Bendel, so read the rest of the post for details!

Back to School Paper Nail Art

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Monday is Labor Day which means most schools in my area start school on Tuesday. Even though I began this past week (I'm in high ed), I'm still freshly in the back-to-school mood. What's fun about the class I teach in the fall is that I teach an 8:30am (first one of the day) class on Monday to first years. That means I was the students' first college class ever. I take more pride in that than I should 😂😂😂 Anyway, I wore these nails to welcome them to college.

Back to School Paper Nail Art