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In 25 Days of Polish Giveaway, December 2016

Poetry Cowgirl Nail Polish Victorian Christmas Collection Swatch and Review and Day 1 of 25 Days of Polish Giveaway

**Press Samples** It's a big day, y'all!! It's December!! Hard to imagine it is already here. Is it just me or did this year fly by? Doesn't seem like it was all that long ago that I started the 25 Days of Polish Giveaway. Well, that is starting back up again today!  But first, I get to show you the gorgeous Victorian Christmas...

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In indie, nail polish

Spellbound Nails Dementor Swatch and Review

**Nothing to Disclose** I'm going to keep this short and sweet today. Tomorrow brings the start of my 25 Days of Polish Giveaways and a lot of goodies. But first, I recently made my first purchase from Spellbound Nails. I was reading some blogs when Dementor caught my eye. It comes from her Harry Potter inspired collection. When I saw it I knew I just HAD...

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In charity, Ellison's Organics

Ellison's Organics Make My Wish Come True Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** I've got a lot coming up on the blog, so we will keep today short and sweet. I have a very special polish from Ellison's Organics to show you all today. Carleigh makes some amazing polishes, but this one is extra special. A portion of each bottle sold will benefit Open T.R.A.I.L. Ranch. They provide equine therapy for kids with ASD, ADHD, MS and...

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In Cameo Colours Lacquer, indie

Polish for Pit Bulls Holiday 2016 Duo Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Can you believe it's already been a year since Cameo Colours Lacquers and Polish 'M started the Polish for Pit Bulls charity duos? They've been able to give so much back to two charities that are very near and dear to their hearts because of you all. They've decided to do something a little different this year for the Holiday 2016 Duo. Instead of having...

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In Black Friday sale, Black Friday Weekend Trio

Turtle Tootsie Polishes Black Friday Trio Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** The big day is finally here! BLACK FRIDAY!!! I've shown you a few new collections and told you about some fabulous sales. I've got the last little set of goodies for Black Friday to show you all today. This time I've got Turtle Tootsie Polishes Black Friday Trio. This isn't her holiday collection, trust me, you'll be seeing that one soon! She said...

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In Cameo Colours Lacquer, indie

Cameo Colours Lacquers Winter Evolution Quartet Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Happy Turkey Day to all!! We don't really celebrate as we are very thankful year round, but we go out to dinner and a movie as a family every year. Hubs actually even has the day off so he gets to see Moana with us. Kiddo is happy. I don't know how happy he is though. haha He had no interest...

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In Holiday Trio 2016, indie

Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer Holiday Trio 2016 Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** It's been a while since I've had Seventy Seven Nail Lacquer on the blog, but I'm excited to show you all the Holiday Trio 2016. It is another unconventional holiday collection, but I love that! It evens things out in the field. To be honest, these are the colors we use to decorate our tree every year. It made me super happy...

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In Bad Bitch Polish, Dysfunctional Family Holiday Collection

Bad Bitch Polish Dysfunctional Family Holiday Collection Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Well, Bad Bitch Polish decided to go there with her holiday collection this year. Yes, most people love the concept of the holiday season, but the dreaded forced family time that just causes stress and drama is NOT anyone's idea of fun. Britt decided to bottle her holiday frustration and gave us the festive Dysfunctional Family Holiday Collection. The Dysfunctional Family Holiday Collection...

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In Affinity for Elf Culture Trio, Black Friday

LynBDesigns Affinity for Elf Culture Trio Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** I know some of you are a bit confused. The title says trio, but there is definitely more than three polishes in the main photo. LynBDesigns decided to combine her holiday collection, the Affinity for Elf Culture Trio, with her Black Friday limited edition polishes. Since they all go together, I wanted to keep them together for one post. If you can't tell...

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In Beauty Box, indie

Pretty and Polished December 2016 Beauty Box Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Yes, I have MORE Pretty & Polished to show you all today. This time, I've got the December 2016 Beauty Box to show you. If you haven't bought one of these bad boys yet, THIS is the one you'll want to start with. I am completely smitten with it. Yes, it looks like a traditional Christmas trio, but it is traditional in an unconventional...

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In Drip Drop Nail Paint, indie

The G.N.O.M.E. Box November 2016 Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Can you believe it is already time for November's G.N.O.M.E. Box?! For those of you who do not know G.N.O.M.E. stands for Glitter Nerds Of Magical Existence. Yup, pretty much sums up all of us polish people. Every month, Rica and Stardust Beauty invite an indie brand to join them in creating a polish for that month. This month, the guest brand is Drip Drop Nail...

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In Anchor and Heart, indie

Anchor and Heart Lacquer November 2016 Fan Favorites Duo Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Well, I've kept quiet long enough. I try to hold off posting about the Anchor & Heart Lacquer Fan Favorites Duos until mid month so you all have a chance to get them as a slight mystery if swatches are a big late. She had plenty of swatches, but now it's my turn to show these beauties off. Taryn doesn't always have a...

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In indie, nail polish

Pretty and Polished Winter 2016 Collection Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Well, Pretty & Polished has done it again! I've got the entire 12 piece Winter 2016 Collection to show you all today. Let me tell you, she didn't leave anything out. A little something for everyone...crellies, glitters, holo, toppers, jellies, and shimmers. Even better...they're all under $10!! Yeah, I know, good stuff! Everything Chelsea puts out is wonderful, but I love that this...

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In 12 Days of Polish, indie

LE Polish 12 Days of Polish Day 3 Candyland Cathedral Swatch and Review

**Press Sample** I have a super fun post for you all this Monday. Allison, the wonderful spirit behind LE Polish, decided that it would be fun to do a collab collection with bloggers for her holiday collection. The bloggers involved are a mix of ones that blog for her and ones that she admires. This collab collection has a little twist though. There are...

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In Batshit Crazy Collection, Darling Diva Polish

Darling Diva Polish Batshit Crazy Collection Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** It's been a crazy week, so I'm feeling that showing off the Batshit Crazy Collection from Darling Diva Polish seems quite appropriate. This collection was inspired by Orphan Black. It is a set of eight polishes in a variety of bases, colors, shimmers, and glitters. A little something for everyone. We're all a little batshit crazy here...right? I am so tired I can't even continue rambling....

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In Illyrian, indie

Illyrian Deadlights Swatch and Review

**Nothing to disclose** Keeping this short and sweet today. My daughter and I spent yesterday recovering from our trip to Philly on Monday. Considering the outcome last night, I'm really happy we were able to attend the rally. No matter what happened, it's time to move forward. No time to dwell on hate, fear, or anger. Time to try to think happy thoughts....

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In indie, Monthly Mysteries

Rica Farewell My Lady LE Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Keeping things short and sweet today. I decided to pull my daughter out of school tomorrow for some good ol' fashioned hands on learning. I'm taking her up to Philadelphia for a Hillary Clinton rally. She's old enough to have payed attention, asked questions, and form her own opinions. I'm very proud of the little lady she's becoming. I couldn't pass...

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In indie, nail polish

Pretty and Polished Throwback Collection Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Chelsea from Pretty & Polished just doesn't know when to quit! On November 1st, when she released her 5th anniversary polish, sugar scrubs, and bath bombs she also started a pre-order for Throwback Collection. This collection is a set of four polishes that are reformulated versions of older polishes with the same names. The Throwback Collection will only be available to pre-order. If you don't have the original...

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In indie, nail polish

Supermoon Lacquer by The Howling Boutique The Chosen Collection Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** Supermoon Lacquer by The Howling Boutique is back with her third collection. Her collections have been so amazing its hard to imagine she has only been selling polish for a few months. Mardi, the creative wizard behind Supermoon Lacquer by The Howling Boutique, decided to have some fun with this collection. She made a ton of polishes and couldn't narrow them down herself, so she created a...

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In indie, Indie Shop

Polish M La Magie and Ghost Camp Swatch and Review

**Nothing to disclose** Anyone heading to The Indie Shop in California this upcoming weekend? If so, there is a beauty from Polish 'M that you will want to snag while you are there! It isn't an exclusive, there will be a limited amount available to purchase when The Indie Shop is over, if you're a member of her FB fan group. Don't take my word for it, keep reading to...

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In bath bomb, indie

Pretty and Polished Cuticle Butter, Bath Bombs, Sugar Scrubs, and 5th Anniversary Polish Swatch and Review

**Press Samples** You guys, did you know that Pretty & Polished had bath and body products? They mostly sell at their pop up shops, but she decided to add them to the website's inventory for the holiday season. And why not? These sorts of items make amazing gifts and stocking stuffers!! I still can't believe the holiday season is officially upon us. It kind of hits...

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