Hold onto your wallets ladies!!! The new Lollipop Posse Lacquer collection is here and it is fabulous!! The Summer Mix Tape Collection: Overdrive Edition is a set of seven polishes that are absolutely...positively...must have polishes. Crellies and jellies and toppers and flakies and holos and multicromes and shimmers. If you want it, she's got it! Be prepared to get an ear worm or two. I've included videos to all the songs that inspired the Summer Mix Tape Collection: Overdrive Edition. Yeah, these are all songs that are sure to get stuck in your head. Good luck and enjoy!!

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I am doing a quick post today to show you seven matte polishes that everyone needs in their stash! Like you need to go buy them as soon as you're done reading this post. If you don't already have them...get them now! 

Lollipop Posse Lacquer has released two separate collections inspired by the song Let's Have a Kiki by Scissor Sisters. There was no way I could pass these up! I purchased both of these collections (minus the glitter topper from the first collection). She released the first one, Christmas Kiki Collection, for the holidays last winter, and the second one, Kiki Vol 2 Collection, was released just a couple weeks ago. I cannot rave about these enough. Keep reading to see why!

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It's a very chilly Tuesday, a Tuesday that just so happens to be Valentine's Day. Not going to get into Valentine's Day because I have something so much better to talk about...a new collection from Lollipop Posse Lacquer! I always get giddy when LPL releases anything, but this collection is really something special. It is called the Women of Words Collection. Five polishes filled with sparkle, holo, shimmer and strength. Inspired by and named after lines said by female characters from wonderful books. Beautiful and empowering. These will be released on Friday, but keep reading to see what these beauties look like and find out more.

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I figured we would finish this week with a bang! Did you realize it is already time for the next Magic 8 Box?! Yeah, neither did I. But here we are...in August...getting ready to take a peek at September's Magic 8 Box. UGH! I need Hermione's time turner necklace. If only to try to make time stand still for a moment or two. Anyway...the Magic 8 Box...this month's theme was Hello from Around the World. When I found out what the theme was I was really excited to see what they would do to bring these countries alive. Knowing that they could take inspiration from practically anything...or nothing...kinda made me giddy with excitement. Each maker chose a country. From there, they chose a greeting native to that country and named their polish accordingly. I've even included pronunciations and translations. Maybe you will learn a little something new in addition to enjoying the beautiful polishes!

As usual, the four permanent makers in the Magic 8 Box are: Philly Loves Lacquer, Smokey Mountain Lacquer, Rica, and My Indie Polish. The four makers they invited to go on this month's journey with them are: Doctor Lacquer, Scofflaw, Lollipop Posse Lacquer, and Drip Drop Nail Paint. I was happy that I had three new (to me) brands to try this time around. Such a fun way to get to try new brands!

Ready for a little tour around the world?

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Are you guys ready to see the next limited edition beauty from Lollipop Posse Lacquer?! August's limited edition polish is near and dear to Karen's heart. August is her son's birthday month, so she took inspiration from that to bring to you all #hbd. White crelly lovers beware! You're going to love this! It isn't your normal white crelly. Don't trust me...keep reading to see more!

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You all ready for a throwback collection?! Later tonight, Lollipop Posse Lacquer will be releasing her Summer of '96 Collection. Each of the seven polishes in the collection are inspired by and named for songs that are celebrating their 20th anniversaries this year. (UGH makes me feel so old!!) I love that Karen draws inspiration from music, poems, and books to bring some gorgeous polishes into our lives. I kinda feel as if they are mood polishes. Like this is what your nails would look like every time you listened to the song/read the poem or book that each is inspired by. Ready to get a look at these and travel back to 1996? Yes, of course I included the music...get your headphones ready!!

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Have you all seen the July limited edition beauty from Lollipop Posse Lacquer yet?! This month's beauty is called Melting in the Sun. It will only be available until July 31st. I love everything Karen has put out. She makes some incredible polishes. If you haven't made the leap into the beautiful polish hole that is Lollipop Posse Lacquer...this would be a good place to start! 

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My husband and I were in the process of moving our daughter's room and renovating it while she was away visiting grandma for a couple weeks. Then, it took a bit for me to get my polish room situated where it was usable. It's still a mess, but I am able to get some work done at least. I'm late to the party with this one, since tomorrow is the last day to purchase this, but you all are going to want to pay attention to this one. 

This month's Nouveau Geek Box theme is 80's Video Games. I mean, this is one of the ultimate nostalgic themes I'm most excited about. I am a bit upset that no one created a polish inspired by my favorite old school video game, Galaga!! However, Bohemian Polish, Lollipop Posse Lacquer, Turtle Tootsie Polish, Black Label Nails, Sassy Pants Polish, and First Sunday Handmade all did a beautiful job bringing this theme to life in our favorite little bottles.

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I've got a super special, limited edition polish from Lollipop Posse Lacquer to show you all today. If you frequent fan groups for brands on Facebook, you know that group customs are all the rage. This isn't just something you can go buy from the shop. You must be a member of the groups to purchase the polishes. So check out this beauty, then I'll show you how to join the group so you can get one of these for your own!

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Next up for the Nouveau Geek Box is a Star Trek theme. I was looking forward to this one because I'm not too familiar with Star Trek myself. I grew up in a Star Wars house. I'm not opposed to it, I just haven't gotten around to watching the series. (I've seen one of the new movies, but I know that doesn't quite count.) Well, even though I am not familiar with Star Trek, I was looking forward to seeing what this month's makers had in store for us. Instead of 4 to 5 polishes an some extras, we get 5 full sized bottles and one mini bottle (but it is on the larger side of minis). The makers chosen for the Star Trek themed Nouveau Geek Box are Bohemian Polish, Turtle Tootsie Polish, Cinema Swatch Lacquer, Lollipop Posse Lacquer, and Black Lace Cosmetics. The box will be available later today, so let's dive in!

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If you are anything like me, today's post will be a tear jerker. But with very good reasoning. Karen, the creative genius behind Lollipop Posse Lacquer, was inspired by The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein for her limited edition polish for June. Personally, I can't read this book without sobbing like a baby. I was happy the copy we bought, when we found out we were pregnant, came with a disc of it being read out loud cause I have never been able to make it through the book once without crying. And this isn't just a tear here and there, it's full on Claire Danes, borderline ugly crying tears. I might as well curl up into the fetal position anytime I just look at the cover. It's bad, but the book itself is wonderful. That is why it always has me overwhelmed with the feels. Shel always has a way with words and this piece, in particular, has always spoken to me. 

Now, that you're either nodding your head in agreement (I really hope I'm not the only one that this book sends into a giant pit of tears) or your shaking your head in utter amazement and what a pansy I am, let's get to the polish. 

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I'm super excited about today's post! It seems makers have been making collections just for my interests or something. Lollipop Posse Lacquer has created this beautiful 7 piece Wicked Little Collection inspired by the movie Hedwig and the Angry Inch as well as the Broadway Show of the same name. If you're not familiar with either, look into it. It's a great story with some fantastic music that will either make you smile, laugh, or cry. There's a lot of glitter too so you can see how it would have easily inspired a beautiful collection. 

Each polish is named after a line in a different song. I've added the clip of each song from the movie, as well as the song from the Broadway cast recording version with Neil Patrick Harris (or as my 6 year old daughter calls him...her boyfriend). Feel free to watch one, the other, or both, but please don't not listen to them. They are wonderful! I've also included pictures of what I believe was her inspiration for each polish. It adds to the fun of it all! Ready to see these pretties?! Keep reading...

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Frenzy Polish is turning 1!!! Hard to believe it's already been a year. To celebrate, she's gotten some other makers to contribute to Frenzy's Anniversary Box (what what I've been calling FAB). 5 makers, 4 polishes, 2 melts, 1 sheet of decals. In addition to Frenzy Polish, the box includes: Turtle Tootsie Polish, Virago Varnish, Lollipop Posse Lacquer, MidWest Lacquer, and Green Goddess Creations. These ladies came together and made something fantastic! It's only available for pre-order for 2 days...don't miss out on these!

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I'm back people!!! UGH! That was one hell of a week! Well, my husband, daughter and I had an amazing trip to NYC! Will tell you a bit about that after the jump with some pictures. After that, though, I've got the gorgeous Winter is Closing In Trio from Lollipop Posse Lacquer to show you all today! I wanted to have this post up sooner, but Photobucket was holding my pictures hostage. I wasn't able to do any extra swatching due to schools being closed all week. Well, school is back in session and I'll be swatching up a storm this week. I have some AMAZING things on my desk just waiting to be shown off. There is also several things I'm waiting on that are still in USPS limbo due to the snow storm. Fingers crossed things shape up soon.

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Next week, Lollipop Posse Lacquer will be releasing two small collections. The No Part of the Dream World Duo is being considered her Valentine's Day set and the Winter is Closing In Trio is being considered her winter set. Both of these are absolutely gorgeous, but today, I'm only showing off the No Part of the Dream World Duo. You will see the other set next week when I return from my vacation. No need to overwhelm you all with both sets now. I don't know if you all can handle all the sparkle...

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Today I have several beauties from Lollipop Posse Lacquer. These are all the polishes I've bought from them over the past couple months that I haven't been able to show you all yet. I am sorry they are no longer available, but this will show you what you've been missing. It will teach you to not miss out on anything from her! haha I'm really tired and emotionally drained from just seeing Star Wars: The Force Awakens so we will keep this short and sweet. <3

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In a time where everyone is going crazy over group customs, I'm going gaga over this "oops" polish from Lollipop Posse Lacquer. It was released over Labor Day. She made it completely by accident. It's a damn shame too, because it's stunning and everyone needs this beauty for fall. I've finally got a small lull in press samples so I had to get this in to show you all. Ready?

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Hold onto your wallets ladies, someone let Karen back into her laboratory and she's gone insane. She got off track with the songs a bit last time and added a polish inspired by a book. Well, Lollipop Posse Lacquer gone full literary this time around and created the Full as Much Heart Collection inspired by Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Such a wonderful choice of inspiration, and this collection just exudes that time period in these rich colors. 

**The products in this post were both purchased by me with my own money and provided to me by the manufacturer for my honest review. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated.**
It's Monday, and I hope you've had your cup of coffee (or tea) (or whatever you enjoy in the mornings) because you need to be wide awake for today's post. Back in May, I had the pleasure of helping introduce you all to a new indie, Lollipop Posse Lacquer, with swatches of a few of her Dancing Girl Collection polishes. They were wonderful, and Lollipop Posse Lacquer was welcomed into the community with open arms. Not only will you guys flip over these beauties in her Midsummer Midnights Collection, but you'll run towards them screaming "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!".

She's switching things up with the Midsummer Midnights Collection. The polishes aren't all named after songs this time around. One is taken from a quote in a book, and another is from a poem. On top of that, she released darks in the middle of summer! (I mean, who does that?! Well, it's happening, just wait until tomorrow's post. You'll see more darks there too!) I'm also loving all the new music and reading I've discovered through Lollipop Posse Lacquer's collections.

You ready to see these babies up close? (I've included the videos so you can listen to the inspiration while browsing the photos.)