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Northern Star Polish I've Heard It Both Ways | Polish Pickup November 2017 - Press sample

It's time for another round of the Polish Pickup! Today's post features swatches and a review of Northern Star Cosmetics I've Heard It Both Ways, and some cute pumpkin nail art for funsies.

I've Heard It Both Ways

Purple Spiderwebs feat. Essie Naughty Nautical - Press sample

Halloween is tomorrow, and I'm having major regrets not fitting in more Halloween nail art. I had one of the busiest Octobers to date between work and personal engagements. Normally I'd like to do more detailed nail art, but I just haven't had time. Today's post is a simple Halloween look with non-traditional "Halloween" colors.

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Bohemian Polish No More Unitaskers | Polish Pickup November 2017 - Press sample

Bohemian Polish has done it again! She took a quirky/oddball/fun fandom and turned it into an incredible polish for the Polish Pickup! November's theme is Fandoms, so Jen created No More Untaskers as a nod to Good Eats fans everywhere. It even comes with a little Alton Brown inspo video.

No More Unitaskers takes its name to heart because it does it all. It shifts colors, twinkles holo, and although I haven't tried yet, it probably stamps.





For this look I started with a base of No More Unitaskers. While that was drying I created bat decals from MoYou London Fetive Collection - 53. Once the decals were dry, I topped my accent nails with a thin coat of quick dry top coat. The trick is to transfer the decal to your nail (using the stamper) when your top coat is just barely tacky.

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Polished Vino More Cowbell & Crop Circles feat. Scofflaw Nail Varnish - Press sample

I hope you guys are having a great week so far! I'm back with more fun vinyls from Polished Vino. I've used her vinyls in a few other nail art looks last month and they were fantastic. Today's post features a few different styles of vinyls and the looks I created with each. Not only are Polished Vino vinyls easy to use, they come with hilarious names too!

Crop Circles

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More Cowbell

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Halloween Dotticure feat. Morgan Taylor Trick 'r Treats - Press sample

After doing a more involved look yesterday I wanted to do something easier with the using the Morgan Taylor Trick 'r Treats set. Easy doesn't have to mean boring, and I know that not everyone has the same stamping plates I do. Today's look is a dotticure that anyone can recreate using a dotting tool or any other small, round tipped household items (think bobby pin, straight pin, or paperclip).


For this look I started with a base of Morgan Taylor All White Now on all fingers minus my ring finger. On my ring finger I'm sporting Morgan Taylor Orange Crush.

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Spooky Spiderweb featuring Morgan Taylor Trick 'r Treats - Press sample

I've been playing around with the Morgan Taylor Trick 'r Treats set for a few weeks now, and I have to say it's a great set for Halloween. I paired Trick 'r Treats with the Morgan Taylor Designer Series Plates Celebration 1 to create an easy yet spooky look for the season.


For this look I started with a base of Morgan Taylor Orange Crush. My swatches show three thin coats for full coverage. Once that had plenty of time to dry I tackled each finger independently. For my middle finger I stamped the spider with All White Now and then followed up with Little Black Dress once that was dry to the touch.

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I've finally had a moment to circle back to some swatches of my personal stash, so today will feature ILNP Interstellar. As you might guess by my nail shape, these photos are from late spring.


In the close up above you can see a bit more teal come through on this shade.


At just the right angle, ILNP Interstellar shifts to a rich purple hue. It's a bit elusive out of the bottle, but it's certainly there.

Baroness X Alchemist Collection - Press sample

Baroness X is releasing the Alchemist Collection this Saturday, and I think you guys are going to love it! This collection was based on the wildly popular book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

The Baroness X Alchemist Collection features four shades based on recurring themes in the book. The shades from left to right are: Soul of the World, Language of the Universe, Elixir of Life, and Philosopher's Stone.

Soul of the World

Language of the Universe

Scofflaw Nail Varnish Halloween 2017 LE Collection - Press sample

Is there anything better than Halloween? I think not! Today's post is packed with all kinds of Halloween goodness from Scofflaw Nail Varnish. This three piece collection is unlike any other Halloween release you will see. It's interesting, seasonally appropriate, and not at all typical.

Where Did That Spider Go?!

I Bind You Nancy