Rica - Squishy Plum Tonal Roses

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     I feel like I haven't done nail art in ages! With the passing of yet another birthday, I've been mourning the loss of my mid twenties. I'm getting old. So, so old. I shouldn't be worried about me age, but I can't help it. It's left me uninspired and just feeling blah. 

    Don't mind me being melodramatic. Keep on reading for how to recreate this rose nail art that's perfect for autumn!

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer - Too Plump & Too Polished Custom Set

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     Good morning! I'm super excited to share my blog birthday customs from Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer! I wanted to get this posted a bit earlier, but I've been trying to catch the launch of the Rocky Horror Picture Show collection from MAC. It's not going as planned so I won't delay this any longer!

     Julie of BEGL is a doll. She made me Too Plump & Too Polished to commemorate my 2 years of blogging. She even gave me a few extras for my giveaway that you can find here.

Different Dimension - Heavy Metals Fall 2014 Collection

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     Different Dimension is known for some ah-mazing holographic polishes, right? Of course Missi had to do it up for fall. Heavy Metals is a steampunk inspired collection composed of six rich metallic holographics and two metallic glitter toppers. The possibilities are endless with this set and the holographics are great neutral shades. They go with anything and everything!

     For all the details, keep on reading...

Zoya - Entice Fall 2014 Collection

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     Fall is obviously my favorite time of the year, and one of my favorite things about it is creme polish. I love a good, rich creme nail; Zoya makes some of the best I've ever used. They overrun my collection, but I'm completely okay with that. 

     This fall, Zoya has released their newest collection of six cremes. Keep on reading for all the details!

Different Dimension - Spooky Spooky Collection

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     Halloween collections are the best! I was hoping to post this awesome set from Different Dimension before today, but work got in the way. Luckily, they'll be around through the end of October. You really don't want to miss out on this one. It's a great mix of oranges, plus an amazing purple. 

    For the full review of Spooky Spooky, keep on reading!

    Don't forget about my big 2 year giveaway! You can win this whole collection! Find the post here. 

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer - What Wouldn't I Do? Collection

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     Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer is at it again! It's going to get a little spooky today with a collection based off the movie Practical Magic. What Wouldn't I Do? is four piece Halloween set plus a special limited edition when you purchase all of them. 

     Keep on reading for all the details!

Spellbound Nails - Give Up the Ghost [Partial] Collection

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     Who's a fan of Halloween? Well, I hope all of you said yes. This is the start of many more Halloween collections to come! 

     Up first, I have two polishes from the newest collection from Spellbound Nails. Give Up the Ghost Collection aka The Casper Collection. I loved Casper as a child and fondly remember the ghost toys. 

    You don't want to miss out on these Halloween treats! Keep on reading for all the details...

Fall Stripe Nail Art

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     I feel like I haven't shared any nail art in a long time! It hasn't been that long, but whatevs. I did this simple look last week and wore it for a few days. Everyone loved it! It's amazing how the simplest looks are the ones that people dote over the most. 

    For a super fast run down of how you can recreate this look, keep on reading!

The Nail Polish Blogger Connection - Facebook Fan Giveaway

     You've got it right! Yet another giveaway to share will all of you. This time, you could win one of three $40 prizes to your choice of three different online shops. Check out all the details under the cut!

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer - It Got Away from Me, Yeah... Collection [The Ladies]

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     Calling all Whovians! I'm downright giddy over this collection. Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer is releasing the It Got Away from Me, Yeah... collection soon. The first release is full of inspiration from all your favorite Doctor Who ladies.

      I recently started watching Doctor Who for research purposes. I had to know more about this collection, right? Well, about two weeks and six seasons later, I'm a big fan. So, let's get on with it. -insert Tardis whooshing sound here-

Hobby Polish Bloggers - Facebook Giveaway Extravaganza

     Hey, babes! I hope ya'll don't mind another giveaway! This one is a big group giveaway with over thirty other talented nail polish bloggers. We all have different styles and skill levels. It's great to see such a diverse group come together like this! 

     This giveaway is super simple and has three great CASH prizes. For a list of contributors and to find out how you can enter, keep on reading!

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer - Terrific Twos

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         I'm not the only one around here who's now two years old! My friend Julie, the mastermind behind Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer, also has a blog. Wishes of a Blue-Eyed Girl started two years ago. To commemorate the event, she created Terrific Twos. I'm so glad she decided to share this with me. It's ggorgeous Keep on reading for all the details on how you get your own!

Plump and Polished 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway

    Two years! Can you believe it? I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for the love and support all of you have given me! From my readers to my fellow blogger friends and I can't forget all of those awesome brands that have worked with me over the course of the last two years. To celebrate this momentous occasion, I'm hosting a giant giveaway. To put it lightly, this is giveaway is pretty kickass. I have tons of prizes from various indies, plus a few gift cards. Some prizes are only available for USA participants, but don't let that deter you. The prizes that are open to international readers too are just as good! 

Keep on reading for all the prizes and to see how you can enter!

Rica - Royal Ladies Collection

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    Are you ready for some holographic goodness? Rica has been killing it lately with collection after collection of beautiful polish. This one is no different. Today's all about the Royal Ladies. 

       Keep on reading for a full review and lots of pictures! The last picture of each polish is in LED light to really show off the holographic effect. Don't miss out!

Gloss 'N Sparkle - The Talisman, Lead Paint, and Rose Madder

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       Hey, babes! I've got yet another post with polishes that you can pick up from Color4Nails.com! Are you familiar with the site? Color4Nails is an international stockist for so many indies across the globe. You can find tons of polishes on the site and there's worldwide shipping! It's the perfect place to give gift certificates from. I'll actually be giving away a $50 GC soon! Be on the lookout for that next week or so. 

     Today's post features three polishes from Gloss 'N Sparkle, an Australian indie. This is a new brand for me so keep reading to find out what I think of them!

Forever Polished - Fall Duo

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     Have I mentioned that fall makeup collections are my favorite? I've been eyeing up all the vampy polishes and lipsticks. I want it all. This is the best season! Seriously. The best. 

      Today's post is a duo from Forever Polished that's the perfect glitter to transition from summer to fall. Keep on reading for all the details....

Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer - Sunburned Siren

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      Last month, I introduced you to new collection from Blue-Eyed Girl Lacquer. The Siren Series is a collection to collect. You can find the other polish, Siren Seahorse, here. This month's polish is even more stunning. Sunburned Sired wowed me as soon as I saw it. When I put it on, it sang its sweet, sweet song to me. I'm in love with this! 

     For all the details and lots of pictures, keep on reading....

The Beauty Buffs - Fall

     The Beauty Buffs, a bitchin' group of beauty and fashion bloggers who come together every two weeks to show off a theme, are back again! This week's theme is fall. Personally, I prefer the term autumn over fall, but that's not what today's about. 

      Autumn is my absolute favorite season. Nearly my entire polish stash is from autumn collections. I love warm and rich tones as well as vampy and jewel tones. This look was the perfect reason to pull out some warm polishes. Keep on reading for all the details!

Rica - Summer Mint & Pinky Promise and Giveaway

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     Well, it's officially football season here in the US. If you're familiar with it at all, you know that Pittsburgh is a huge football town. I'm not into sports at all. I honestly couldn't care less about them. Where am I going with this? ha! My dude has currently taken over the living room to watch the Steelers so I'm in my nail cave trying something new. 

     Rica stamping polishes are some of my favorites, but I've never tried a double stamp before. I think it worked out well! For all the details, but a giveaway, keep on reading!

Picture Polish - Sizzle

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     School is back in session and fall is fast approaching, but summer isn't over yet! It's still blazing hot here in Pittsburgh and I'm trying to get in all the neon nails I can before the leaves start changing. Today's post is on point! 

    For all the details on this look, keep on reading!

Forever Polished - It's A Fairy World Collection

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      Forever Polished is back with another great collection! It's A Fairy World contains a glittery creme, three glittery jellies, and two glitter toppers. I had so much fun swatching this collection and can't wait to show it off! Keep on reading for all the details.

Rica - Stamped Hearts

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    I'm not sure if ya'll have noticed, but I've been really into nail art lately. I don't know what took me so long. I've been trying things that I never thought I'd be able to accomplish. Sometimes the results are okay; sometimes I call completely in love with a look. Tonight, I think this look has taken the cake. I'm so pleased with this look! 

     For all the details on how you can get a look like this, keep on reading.