Whimsical Ideas by Pam - Holiday 2018 Collection

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Remember me?  I know...I have been MIA for way too long.  But work and traveling got in the way and life was, well, life.  Plus, I was just in a blogging rut.  But I am hoping to get back into the swing of things for a stellar 2019!  So be prepared for a bunch of reviews of older collections in the future as I get through my back log of polishes.

Let's take a look at home new beauties for the holidays from Whimsical Ideas by Pam.  There are some very cute glitters in this collection.  Some can be worn as full manicures and other need undies.  Only one of them screams Christmas but the rest are great for year round wear.

Glisten & Glow - Oceanic Overtures (part 1)

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I have some delicious looking holographic from Glisten & Glow to share with you today.  They have just released the first part of the Oceanic Overtures collection.  This month, we have a nice trio of liner holos packed with shimmer and flakies.  Along with the trio, there are also new scents in their cuticle oils available.  Yum!  Let's take a look at all of the rainbows!

Cupcake Polish - Radioactive Collection

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As you have probably noticed, I had an extended break from nail polishing last month.  It really wasn't planned or intended but needed.  But I am back to share with you a new collection from Cupcake Polish that released today!  I hope to bring you even more collection reviews and nail art to round out the summer.  The Radioactive Collection consists of six new shades with flakies and holo and bright colors to end the summer on a high note.  Let's take a look!

Cupcake Polish - 5th Anniversary Trio

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I hope you are all enjoying the summer!  I have a sweet little trio from Cupcake Polish to celebrate their 5th anniversary to share with you today.  This limited edition trio launches today and will only be available through the month of July.  5 years is a long time for this indie nail polish world.  Congrats to Sara for creating amazing bottle of sunshine for all these years!  Let's take a look at the new pretties.

KBShimmer - Wanderlust Collection

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I am back from Polish Con and I have to say it was a blast!  It was a little bit different for me this time around because I was working at a booth instead of being a attendee.  so I didn't get to wander around and look at other maker's booths as much as I would have liked to.  But I did get to meet a ton of people as they came up to our table.  Plus, music and food in NYC was awesome as per usual.

You know who had an epic booth?  KBShimmer, that's who.  The new branding looks so cool and sophisticated.  The new holographic logo is perfection.  And the new collection was looking bright and summery amongst the black boxes.  The Wanderlust Collection launched on Friday and at Polish Con.  It is a lovely group of shimmery summer shades that are a welcome departure from typical summer neons.  I am in love!  I hope you are, too.

Takko Tuesday! - Gemini

Happy Takko Tuesday!

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I have the last shade in the second installment of the Zodiac Collection from Takko Lacquer to share with you today.  Preorder for the three new shades just ended but you can be sure to see these beauties up for sale after the preorders go out.  And you can always pick them up at Polish Con in a few weeks!  Are any of you guys going?  I'll be there helping out at the Takko booth, so be sure to stop by and say hello.  Let's take a look at Gemini!

Road to Polish Con - Week 11 (Contrary Polish, Noodle Nail Polish)

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I have one of the last weeks of the Road to Polish Con Series for you tonight.  The Polish Convention is so so close.  Only three weeks away!  Are you going?  I am.  You should make the trip to New York for the weekend and come visit me at the convention :)

For Week 11, we have two exclusive shades from Contrary Polish and Noodles Nail Polish. both of these polishes are beautiful and a must have.  They will be available next week from the Polish Con store only.  Be sure to pick up your faves!

Takko Tuesday! - Cancer

Happy Takko Tuesday!

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I have another new Takko Lacquer to share with you all today!  On May 24th, the second trio from the Zodiac Collection will be available for preorder.  And believe me, you will need this gem!  “Cancer” is so so so cool looking. A great addition to the collection this year.

Takko Tuesday! - Leo

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I have a brand new Takko Lacquer to share with you today!  The second installment of the Zodiac Collection is about to launch.  For the next set of three, we will be looking at the summer signs.  Today, I have Leo to share.  I really love this shade because it's orange.  You know me...I love orange polishes.  Takko has done quite a few oranges in the past.  This one is darker in tone than previous oranges but has the same great shimmer that we all love from Takko Lacquer!

Girly Bits Cosmetics - Sparrow of the Dawn

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I have something extra, extra special to share with you today.  As many of you know, I am a music fiend.  I love to see live music and especially like to travel to see shows in new places.  Vacationing and good tunes all in one go!  Well, I have found another fellow music lover in the nail polish world.  Pam, the creator of Girly Bits Cosmetics, is a huge music lover as well.  We have spent the past 6+ months gushing over out love of Greta Van Fleet.  I have mentioned this band before on the blog and I am still totally obsessed with them.  They are bringing back Rock and Roll!  Girly Bits Cosmetics has created a new polish to add to their Concert Series Collection inspired by Greta Van Fleet and it is awesome.  I, of course, am completely biased but I really do think you all will love it.

This is exactly the polish I will be wearing to see the band with Pam in Detroit in less than two weeks!  Yay!  My favorite band with a cool AF nail polish chick...I am stoked :)

Rainbow Nails for the #31DC2018Weekly

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I am still a week behind with the #31DC2018Weekly.  But I really, really like what I created for the Rainbow Nails prompt!  I tried out a new to me nail art technique and I just love it.  It's called fluid nail art and has become very popular with the release of Sinful Colors HypnoticTransforming Top Coats.  I never saw these top coats in the stores around me.  But when I saw the cool nail art people were doing with them, I snatched up a set on Ebay.  I have used similar polishes like these in the past.  OPI's Black Spotted and Takko Lacquer's Pandamonium are the ones I have tried.  They were both black.  The colors of the Sinful Colors polishes are awesome!  I am so happy with the results playing with these polishes for the first time.  I can't wait to do more!

Road to Polish Con - Week 8 (Great Lakes Lacquer, Poetry Cowgirl Nail Polish)

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Are you guys ready for another week of exclusives in the Road to Polish Con series?  For Week 9, we have two delightful polishes from Great Lakes Lacquer and Poetry Cowgirl Nail Polish.  I think these two shades fit the theme of Midsummer's Night Dream very well.  They have an ethereal feel to them.  The will be available starting this Sunday from The Polish Convention site.  Let's take a look!

Road to Polish Con - Week 7 (Glisten & Glow and Different Dimension)

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Week 7 of the Road to Polish Con series is about to start!  And we have two stunning thermal shades from Glisten & Glow and Different Dimension to choose from.  These two brands are favorites at Polish Con (and in general).  They always have great booths, tons of colors to choose from and the makers are just doll faces.  Let's take a look at what they have to offer for the series!

Whimsical Ideas by Pam - Spring 2018 Collection

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Some new Spring lovelies have released from Whimsical Ideas by Pam!  She has created a very fun collection for the season with a nice mix of glitters and crellies to choose from.  I love that her collections are a mix of finishes.  Plus, there are glitter toppers!  Let's take a look.

Takko Tuesday! - Fairyland

Happy Takko Tuesday!

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Today, I have a very special Takko to share with you!  This summer, Takko Lacquer will be participating in Polish Con for the first time.  You will get to see all of the shimmery delicious takkitos all lined up and ripe for the picking in person. I am not sure what all Sheryl has in store or the Convention but I am sure it will be fabulous.  Takko Lacquer is also participating in the Road to Polish Con series as the Week 6 exclusive.  Want to see the special exclusive polish that has been created for the series?  She is a beauty!

Takko Tuesday! - 2017 Sample #3

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I am out of new Takko Lacquer shades to share with you, so back to some previous releases.  This is my last sample shade from the 2017 Black Friday sale that I haven't shared yet.  There is still one more out there that I don't have.  If I find it, I will be sure to share it here!  Today, we are going to look at Sample #3.

Road to Polish Con - Week 5 (Kathleen & CO Polish)

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The Road to Polish Con series continues next week after a short break for ticket sales.  Did you get your tickets for the convention?  They are still available for those of you that haven't made up your mind yet.  The Polish Convention will be held in New York on June 16th this summer.  It is sure to be a fun time ;)  For Week 5 of the series, there will be exclusive polishes from Sassy Cats Lacquer and Kathleen & CO Polish.  I have the latter to share with you all.  Sales start on Sunday!

Takko Tuesday! - 2017 Sample #5

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I am out of new Takko Lacquer shades to share with you, so back to some previous releases.  I still have a few sample shades from the 2017 Black Friday sale that I haven't shared yet.  This pretty, pretty color is Sample #5 which is pretty perfect for spring.  (even though people are still getting fresh snow now)  Let's take a look at this pink lovely!

Takko Tuesday! - Aries

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Sorry for the lack of takkos last week while I was on vacation.  But I am back this week to show you another new Takko Lacquer!  The Spring takkos that were up for preorder should be making their way to grabby hands soon.  The first installment of the Zodiac Collection are part of them.  Today, we are going to look at Aries!

Takko Tuesday! - Pisces

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I hope you were able to get in your Takko Lacquer preorders last week.  The new spring shades look great.  I have another color to show you from the new rolling Zodiac Collection.  This is a collection of 12 polishes all inspired by the signs of the Zodiac that will be introduced in four groups over the year.  We are going to look at Pisces today!  Is that your sign?