Polish Pick Up: My Stunning Nails - A Play On Lapis

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I'm back with another Polish Pick Up contribution!  This time I'm sharing a lovely polish from My Stunning Nails.

Let's get to the swatches!

Digit-al Dozen December Birthday Mani

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Today I am celebrating 3 birthdays in the Digit-al Dozen that were celebrated in the month of December.  First is my girl Kerry from Painted Fingertips, we both have an orange cat, we both love wine and we both love nerdy things!  Second is Cathy of More Nail Polish, who is a nerd in a technical field like me!  Nerds unite!  :)  The last birthday is mine of course!  I selected this month's image and it contains everything I love (other than nails) - cats and music!

Let's get to the details.

Polish Pick Up: Ribbits Stickits Jems!

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Hello!  Today I am sharing the Jem and the Holograms contributions to the January Polish Pick Up from Ribbits Stickits.  Yes, you saw that right - contributions.  PLURAL!  For January Kristy (the owner of Ribbits Stickits) is providing 2 items!  OPTION 1: 2 sheets of decals!  OPTION 2: scented latex barrier!  OK, OK, let's get to the details and manis!

Beauty BigBang: BeautyBigBang15 Stamping Plate Review

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I received some goodies from Beauty BigBang and today I am going to share one of the holiday stamping plates!  I was so excited when I received the BeautyBigBang15 Plate and doing all the manis really put me in the holiday mood (especially when I'm in Arizona and it's in the 60's - 70's)!

Let's get to the manis!

Beauty BigBang: Holographic Christmas Snowflake Foils

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I received some goodies from Beauty BigBang and today I am going to share one of those products!  I received the Holographic Christmas Snowflake Nail Art Foils and couldn't wait to try them out.

Let's get to the manis!

Digit-al Dozen: A Snow Scene Is In My Home

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It is the final day of Digit-al Dozen week for December and for 2017 for that matter and the theme has been My Home.  Since it's near Christmas you have been seeing manis inspired by my Christmas tree ornaments - because the tree is in my home!  :)  Today's ornament is a new one from last year.  When my husband and I got married we decided to purchase a "fancy" ornament each year (usually we purchase it after Christmas so we can get the sale).  Fancy means glass, crystal, ceramic, with beautiful artistic imagery.  This is one of our Wedgwood ornaments and one of my recent favorites.

Let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: A Birthday Is In My Home

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It is now day 4 of a Digit-al Dozen week and the theme is My Home.  Since it's near Christmas you will be getting manis inspired by my Christmas tree ornaments this week - because the tree is in my home!  :)  Today my mani is inspired by my very first ornament.  That is right, this ornament is 40 years old...because TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!

Let's get to the details.

Digit-al Dozen: A Penguin In My Home

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It is now day 3 of a Digit-al Dozen week and the theme is My Home.  Since it's near Christmas you will be getting manis inspired by my Christmas tree ornaments this week - because the tree is in my home!  :)  Today my mani is inspired by a penguin ornament...but not just any penguin.  This penguin has polish!!!

Digit-al Dozen: A Snowflake In My Home

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It is a Digit-al Dozen week and the theme is My Home.  Since it's near Christmas you will be getting manis inspired by my Christmas tree ornaments this week - because the tree is in my home!  :)  Today my mani is inspired by a metallic green snowflake ornament.

Digit-al Dozen: A Bee In My Home

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It is a Digit-al Dozen week and the theme is My Home.  It's also December and I wanted to work the holiday into all my manis, so you will be getting manis inspired by my Christmas tree ornaments this week.

Let's get to the details!

Candy Cane Forest

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I'm carrying on with fun holiday manis.  Today I am onto Day 2 of Ehmkay Nails and Polished Lifting Winter Nail Art Challenge.  When I was trying to think of what candy to do, the movie Elf was on and Buddy had just "passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, through the sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops, and then through the Lincoln Tunnel."  I looked around at what stamping images I had and I had to go with the Candy Cane Forest!

Let's get to the details!  Photos shown in filtered light, LED light.

Winter Wonderland

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I am starting a fun nail art challenge hosted by Ehmkay Nails!  She had one for Halloween and it was fun, so I'm excited she is doing one for Christmas too!  Today's mani is inspired by a photo that Sarah of 25 Sweetpeas posted and she did a mani based on it too!  She always picks the cutest images!

Let's get to the details!

Christmas Cookie Mani Swap (with Recipes!) Cathedral Cookies

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I have a super "sweet" post for you today!  Pun intended!  Not only is it National Cookie Day today, but you will also be "treated" (yes, totally punned you again!) with a cookie collaboration INCLUDING recipes!  This delicious brain child was planned by 25 Sweet Peas.  She also created all the amazing images you will see in this blog (aside from my mani photos) - Sarah is very talented!

Let's get to the details!

Nail Crazies Unit: Pixar and Disney

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My goal is to participate in a few nail art challenges each month to sprinkle my blog with more nail art.  Today you will be treated with Nail Crazies Unite prompt of Pixar/Disney.  I've already seen a few of the manis and I love that we there are 3 movies/characters that we all did!  Can you guess which they are?  I'll reveal the answer towards the end.  Today, from me - you will get a Minnie Mouse inspired mani!

Let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen November Birthday Mani

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It's December, I know, but let's go back in time....2 days and pretend it's November still and celebrate 2 birthdays in the Digit-al Dozen.  Marisa of Polish Those Nails and Serene of Copycat Claws both are our Digit-al Dozen November babies!  They selected a fun blue drip marble!

December Monthly Awareness Box Swatch and Review

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Today I have a special post, it is the Monthly Awareness Collaboration Box, where 6 brands create a special polish and 10% of the proceeds of the collaboration goes to a a different cause.  This month's cause is one that we all hear about - I'm sure you have gotten an amber alert on your phone...the cause is National Center For Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).  NCMEC is the "nation's clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization..."  NCMEC stands by the truth that "every child deserves a safe childhood."

Let's get to the swatches.

Ribbits Stickits December Polish Pick Up: Chinese New Year Set

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The Polish Pick Up December pre-order starts tomorrow and Ribbits Stickits is contributing 2 sets (decals + scented liquid latex)!  Today I will share the second set!  Polish Pick Up is a "create your own" collaboration box where 40+ brands contribute a polish (or another product) centered around a theme that customers vote on.  This month the theme is Holidays Around The World.  Today we are celebrating Chinese New Years!

Let's get to the details!

Ribbits Stickits December Polish Pick Up: New Years Eve Set

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The Polish Pick Up December pre-order starts on the 1st and Ribbits Stickits is contributing 2 sets (decals + scented liquid latex)!  Today I will share the first set!  Polish Pick Up is a "create your own" collaboration box where 40+ brands contribute a polish (or another product) centered around a theme that customers vote on.  This month the theme is Holidays Around The World.  Today we are celebrating New Years Eve!

Let's get to the details!

Heather's Hues December Polish Pick Up: All Is Bright

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The Polish Pick Up December pre-order is just a few short days away and I have the contribution from Heather's Hues.  Polish Pick Up is a "create your own" collaboration box where 40+ brands contribute a polish (or another product) centered around a theme that customers vote on.  This month the theme is Holidays Around The World.

Let's get to the swatches!

Chirality December Polish Pick Up: After The Bonfire

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The Polish Pick Up December pre-order is fast approaching and I have the contribution from Chirality Polish to share with you.  Polish Pick Up is a "create your own" collaboration box where 40+ brands contribute a polish (or another product) centered around a theme that customers vote on.  This month the theme is Holidays Around The World.

Let's get to the swatches!  Photos shown in filtered light and LED light.

Ribbits Stickits Un-Frog-Gettable Glass Frog Peel Off Base Coat

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Do you swatch polishes?  Are you a blogger who is changing their mani daily?  Do you steer clear of glitter polishes because taking it off is such a pain?  Have no fear!  I have an answer for you!  Ribbits Stickits is introducing a new product on Black Friday - Un-Frog-Gettable Glass Frog!  I know, I know, you are thinking - how is a glass frog going to help me?  I will tell you - It's a peel off base coat!  If you aren't familiar with Ribbits Stickits - Kristy the owner, sells vinyls, decals, charms, mats, large vinyls, latex nail barrier and more!

Let's get to the details!

Chirality Black Friday Limited Editions

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Today I am sharing 2 Black Friday Limited Edition polishes from Chirality Polish.  These are part of a small batch so they will be available from 11/24 - 11/27 or until they sell out (12am PST Friday through 11:59pm PST Monday).  Best part?  They are only $5 each!  There are a ton of other deals too - which I'll touch upon at the end.  First let's talk about the 2 Limited Edition polishes!

Let's get to the swatches! *Photos show filtered light and LED light.

Pug Posse Nail Lacquer Death Collection Swatch and Review

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Today I'm sharing the Death Collection from Pug Posse Nail Lacquer.  The Death Collection will be released on Black Friday (November 24th) and contains 4 polishes of different finishes.  Pug Posse Nail Lacquer is an off shoot of Sweet Sage Scents - which sells wax.  So if you love wax and polish - 1 stop shop!

Now let's get to the swatches! *PHOTO HEAVY POST*  Pictures shown in filtered and LED light.

Digit-al Dozen: Futuristic - Rosie From The Jetsons

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We are concluding with the last day of the Digit-al Dozen week with our Futuristic prompt.  This was a husband suggestion today too!  When I told him the prompt he yelled "THE JETSONS!"  I was staring at the characters and the only character I remembered the name of was Rosie, the robot.  So I went with that!

Let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Futuristic 5th Element

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We are onto day 4 of the Digit-al Dozen continuing with our Futuristic prompt.  My husband suggested this movie idea and I looked through a ton of photos and finally found the inspiration!  Leeloo's outfit with the white crop top, gold pants and orange suspenders!

Let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Futuristic Avatar

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We are onto day 3 of the Digit-al Dozen continuing with our Futuristic prompt.  Another movie that popped into my head was the one with the blue critters...  SMURFS?!  NO!  I thought of Avatar.  The 3+ hour feature film that was amazing, yet really long.  I googled a few images and decided to make a mani based on their skin patterns.

Let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Futuristic - The Matrix

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We are onto day 2 of the Digit-al Dozen continuing with our Futuristic prompt.  Another movie that popped into my head was The Matrix.   Would you take the red pill or the blue pill?  If it's polish - I'd take the glitter pill!  :)

Let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Futuristic - Idiocracy

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It is a Digit-al Dozen week and our prompt is Futuristic.  I will be honest - I was dreading this prompt because I had a difficult time coming up with ideas.  My husband stepped in with a few ideas and then I started feeling better about it.  All my manis are based on television/movies that take place in the future.  As you can tell by the blog title, this one is based on the movie Idiocracy, which is about how social media and being able to use computers to think for humans may actually cause humans to evolve to be dumber.  It's a comedy and to make it interesting one person is frozen and wakes up in the future and tries to help save the world...

Let's get to how he helps save the world!

Beauty Bigbang: Lace Starry Holo Nail Foils

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Today I have 16 Lace Laser Starry Holo Nail Foil from Beauty Bigbang to share.  If you want quick and easy nail art with zero mess, then keep reading!

Let's get to the review.

26 Great Nail Art Ideas: Animal Print in the Wrong Colors

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Today I am posting a fun mani for a prompt with 26 Great Nail Art Ideas - Animals Print In The Wrong Colors.  I also wanted to pair it with some neons for All About The Stamp 80's Neon Challenge.  Combine those two ideas and you get....BOOM - in your face neon leopard nails!

Let's get to the details.

Lantern and Wren: Messy Mansion Crystal 02 Plate

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Today I am sharing some manis I have done with Messy Mansion Crystal 02 Plate that I acquired through Lantern and Wren.  Lantern and Wren is a stockist that carries stamping plates, stamping polishing, polish, vinyls, stampers and so much more.  I actually just made an order a few days ago and already got my package, so shipping is amazing.

Photo: courtesy of Messy Mansion

Let's get to the manis!

Beaty Bigbang: Latex-Free U-Shape Nail Protectors

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Today I have Latex-Free U-Shaped Nail Protector Tape from Beauty Bigbang to share.  If you are allergic to latex or wanting to bring something along on a trip that isn't liquid in a bottle or if you are sensitive to scents, keep reading!

Let's get to the review.

Big Beautybang: Metallic Foil Leaf

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I have another product from Beauty Bigbang to share.  I have a box of 12 pots of metallic foil in gold, silver, copper and multi-color leaf.  While they have a foil look to them, they are delicate and soft like leaf.

Let's get to the review. *Photo heavy post.*

Nail Crazies Unite: Neutral Bountiful Harvest

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I'm taking a break from product reviews to do a nail art prompt from Nail Crazies Unite - Neutral. I'll be sharing a neutral I just acquired and some neutral nail art to top it off!

Let's get to the details.

Beauty BigBang: Gold Nail Stickers

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Today I have some Golden Floral Nail Stickers from Beauty Bigbang to share.  If you are looking for a quick and easy and fun look keep reading!

Let's get to the review.

Beauty Bigbang: Pot of Gold

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Over the next few days I have some products from Beauty Bigbang to share.  The first product is a pot of Gold Glitter.

Let's get to the review.

Ehmkaynails Halloween Challenge Recap

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Happy Halloween!  I've been participating in a challenge hosted by Michelle of Ehmkay Nails and today was the last day!  I've been posting all my manis on instagram, so all the details will be found there - here you will just find random commentary.

Let's get to the manis!

Digit-al Dozen October Birthday Mani

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The Digit-al Dozen had a birthday this past month and it was Amber of Nail Like Lace who selected the image we all use to create manis!  She selected a fun blue, red and black cat!

Let's get to the details.

26 Great Nail Art Ideas: Halloween With Negative Space

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I have a ton of blog posts I will be cranking out over the next few days!  And special treat - I have a giveaway coming up to celebrate 4 years of blogging this month!  :)

26 Great Nail Art Ideas is a Facebook Group that has prompts every other week and a few days ago (I'm behind) was Halloween with Negative Space.  I'm going to be honest, this weekend when I was going through all the manis I needed to get done, I kept wanting to do a ruffian mani.  So these are my take on Halloween Negative Space Ruffian.

Let's get to the details.

The Nail Art Squad - Fall Decor

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Today I participated in a collaboration with some talented women organized by Sarah of 25 Sweet Peas.  Our prompt was Fall Decor and I am summoning all the Autumn vibes I can with this mani to get it to cool down here.  It is the middle/end of October and today (Monday the 23rd) it is supposed to be 97 F (36.1 C)!  I mean come on Mother Nature - WHY!?  I'll stop whining now and share with you the collaboration photo!

Now let's get to my mani details!

It Girl Nail Art IG121 Plate Review Part 2

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Today I will be sharing the 2nd half of my review of  It Girl Nail Art IG121 plate.  This plate contains everything you need for a good Hallow's Eve - skulls, jack-o-lanterns, spiders, webs, grave stone, grim reaper, a witch and much more!  Yesterday I shared 5 manis and today will be another 5!

Now let's get to the manis!

It Girl Nail Art IG121 Plate Review Part 1

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I have a confession.  I love love love holiday or theme stamping plates.  Today I have one to share and it's HALLOWEEN themed!!!  It Girl Nail Art has released IG121 and you don't want to miss it!  This plates contains everything you need for a good Hallow's Eve - skulls, jack-o-lanterns, spiders, webs, grave stone, grim reaper, a witch and much more!  I'm going to be sharing 5 manis today I created with the plate and the next blog post will cover another 5.

Now let' get to the manis!

Digit-al Dozen: Throwback to Luciferia

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It has been an amazing Digit-al Dozen Week using the prompt Throwback.  I had my tribute to Sally, Bumble, Clown and yesterday a Butterfly.  Today we are going old school, as in college days, back in the late 90's-early 2000's (yes I'm dating myself).

Let's get to the details.

Digit-al Dozen: Throwback to Flutterby

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It is now Day 4 of the Digit-al Dozen Throwback week.  I'm revisiting times I have dressed up - I'm getting in the Halloween spirit!  I first showed you my Sally mani, then buzzed over to my Bumble costume and yesterday I shared my Clown work uniform.  Today is not necessarily a costume nor a uniform, but just as fun!

Now let's get to the details!

Digit-al Dozen: Throwback to Clowning

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We are now onto Day 3 for the Digit-al Dozen using the prompt Throwback.  I'm revisiting old costumes I have worn.  I shared my Sally and my Bumble costumes and today is going to make you laugh.

Let's get to the details.

Digit-al Dozen: Throwback to Bumble

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We are on day 2 of the Digit-al Dozen Throwback week and I chose to be inspired by old Halloween costumes.  Yesterday I shared my Sally inspired mani and today I will share one of my favorite costumes EVAH!!!!

Let's get to the details!

Digit-tal Dozen: Throwback to Sally

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It is a Digit-al Dozen Week and our prompt for this week is Throwback.  What does "throwback" mean, should I do old manis I've done before or re-create other people's manis were the first things that popped into my mind.  But because it's October and I wanted to try to fit in some theme costume manis, I decided to take a trip down memory lane in my Facebook account to look at times I "dressed up" and create manis inspired by those costumes.

Now let's get to the details!

Geekish Glitter Lacquer Swatch and Review

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Today I am going to be sharing a brand new indie brand called Geekish Glitter Lacquer that is launching Friday the 13th!  (oooooh....creepy!)  Geeks Glitter Lacquer will be based on everything fandom and everything geeky!  (A brand after my own heart - I mean, I am an engi-nerd after all.)  I'll be sharing 3 of Geekish Glitter Lacuqer's initial release.

Now let's get to the swatches!