Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[aradhana]

Today's mani: Rituals Sea Green. Not the most unique shade in the world but I found it at half price so I thought why not? I also got Freezed Fantasy which looks like a greenish version of AE And The Moonbeams... I haven't had the chance to swatch it though because I ran out of nail wheels

Application was nice, no complaints whatsoever. 2 coats:

nice shade! i also like your fridge magnets!

 

[Naughtyp]

I received my first A-England order!

Dragon
Saint George
Princess Tears
She Walks In Beauty
Ophelia
Elaine

I still don't know what to think about my other two orders since they're not marked as shipped. This may be off topic, but what are Adina's options? The only thing I could think of is to create another distribution center outside of England. But she's an independent, so that may not be a viable option for her right now.

I'm off to go swatch these polishes right now!

yay!!!!

Girls i need to study for my midterm tommorow but i did get my A englands! I got Dragon, Saint George, Lady of the Lake, Tristam, and Princess Tears. So glad i got these it really sux about the ban! i did a quick skittle mani using all of them since i couldnt decide what to use and my grey friday was chipping. i didnt use a too coat and was doing he dishes and had to give my Princey a bath =) This is my second time attempting to pass this class so i gtg but i will be back to catch up later tommorow!!!

 

[MACina]

......nice to see you back, Liz

I received my first A-England order!

Dragon
Saint George
Princess Tears
She Walks In Beauty
Ophelia
Elaine

I still don't know what to think about my other two orders since they're not marked as shipped. This may be off topic, but what are Adina's options? The only thing I could think of is to create another distribution center outside of England. But she's an independent, so that may not be a viable option for her right now.

I'm off to go swatch these polishes right now!

 

[Mac-Guy]

Whoa! Lots of disgruntled peeps on the Illamasqua FB page about the Royal Mail malarkey. Looks like we're in for a looooong wait MRV

It looks like a lot of companies need to look into alternative re shipping. Maybe they can work out a deal with Fedex, DHL or UPS.

 

[Medgal07]

There hasn't been much mention of YSL polishes in this thread. I only have one, Violet Baroque. I was going to exchange it because I thought it was too similar to Chanel Provocation, but decided to keep it. I like the larger brush and the formula. Now I have Jade Impériale from the Arty Stone collection (such a weird name) on the way. I'm going to get Bronze Pyrite from the same collection next month. That one is LE. They have more colors I'd like to get.

Does anyone else like YSL polish?

I have only two YSL and two Lancome in my entire collection--just not go-to brands for me, but not because of any bad experience with them.

 

[MRV]

Whoa! Lots of disgruntled peeps on the Illamasqua FB page about the Royal Mail malarkey. Looks like we're in for a looooong wait MRV

ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! What are they saying? I'm not a FB user. Does Illamasqua say something official? Why don't the send an email and inform the buyers! (Like illamasqua bottles would broke the way they pack them!!

)

to A England! I'm wearing Princess Sabra ATM and I have to say that this and St George have like a mirrorlike surface and they last much longer than polishes on average!

 

[MRV]

It looks like a lot of companies need to look into alternative re shipping. Maybe they can work out a deal with Fedex, DHL or UPS.

I don't know if they are an option because Mac UK uses one of them, and the shipping cost is GBP 18 + BGP 36 (!!!) for hazardous products!

 

[Medgal07]

Hi girls, been a long time! How's everyone doing? I'm fine, have just been awfully busy the past few weeks. My 1 y.o. daughter is learning to walk lately, so needless to say i've got my hands full atm

I've also just finished my course allround mua, had my exam past monday. No news yet of my results, so *fingers crossed* And regarding nail polish, i think i have been a fairly good girl since january

I bought like 7 bottles, i guess it could have been much worse

I purchased Chanel Rose Caché and Dior Saint-Tropez (both on sale), and Dior Gris Trianon. I also have 4 indie polishes from LLarowe on their way to me, will be my first indies ever, can't wait to try them

Liz2012 So nice to see you!!! Nothing like a little one to keep you on your toes, and best of luck on your exam! As for NP--you did really well even without us NPAs enabling you! I love
your choices. Have you seen Dior's TuTu? It's supposed to be out next month, and it looks like a real winner.

 

[BuickMackane]

ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! What are they saying? I'm not a FB user. Does Illamasqua say something official? Why don't the send an email and inform the buyers! (Like illamasqua bottles would broke the way they pack them!!

)

I became a FB user last night just so I could read Illamasqua's page

. IIIamasqua are saying sweet FA. Just the usual stuff like "oooh we're so sorry, contact CS" etc. They're not handling this well at all.

 

[Medgal07]

It will look fantastic on those perfect nails of yours!

You can wipe it if it gets a bit grubby right? And surely every iPhone deserves a bit of lippie on it every now and again? I reckon Moxie or any of the MM reds would look most fetching on a white iPhone.

You're a riot!

 

[Medgal07]

When was yours sent? I received my shipping notification on the 16th and received my NPs last Thursday. If you got your notification around that time my guess is your goodies are well on their way to you as I type.

I received my shipping notice Jan 22 so I just might be SOL. Adina noted her efforts to resolve the shipping issue so I have no choice but to wait. Maybe an NP haul will make me feel better. Actually, I think I'm still waiting for three additional BLs to arrive.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I don't know if they are an option because Mac UK uses one of them, and the shipping cost is GBP 18 + BGP 36 (!!!) for hazardous products!

Yes, the shipping costs are much higher, though I like Fedex for a punctual and fast delivery. I don't think that RM will change their mind on shipping n/p, thus companies definitely need to look into alternatives.

 

[Medgal07]

im soo gettting an essie fix. and zoya too!
i went to walgreens yesterday and saw essies play date

i knew i needed it in my collection but stopped myself, i m just going to order it haha
watermelon and e nuf is enuf look amazing too. i mayy just add butler please and blanc to my order

kimibos. I hopeyou satisfied your Essie & Zoya cravings!!!!

 

[Medgal07]

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8

1.nubar RECLAIM 2. jessica ? 3.jessica SUPERFICIAL 4. CG Exotic Encounters 5.zoya JO 6.zoya NEEly and Bevin 7.zoya Wednesdday, Trixie and Bevin. 8.BL Molly Coddle
i have to say i loved my 7th mani and i was really impressed with Neely, it looks really white in the bottle but it looks lovely on.

Very pretty kimibos. I have three of the polishes that you've shown here. Thanks for giving me some incentive to wear them!! So pretty!

 

[MRV]

Thanks. Anything to make the office a bit less tedious

I became a FB user last night just so I could read Illamasqua's page

. IIIamasqua are saying sweet FA. Just the usual stuff like "oooh we're so sorry, contact CS" etc. They're not handling this well at all.

Sigh, I wrote them.

 

[Medgal07]

I received my first A-England order!

Dragon
Saint George
Princess Tears
She Walks In Beauty
Ophelia
Elaine

I still don't know what to think about my other two orders since they're not marked as shipped. This may be off topic, but what are Adina's options? The only thing I could think of is to create another distribution center outside of England. But she's an independent, so that may not be a viable option for her right now.

I'm off to go swatch these polishes right now!

So glad they're starting to roll in. The week is young---fingers crossed!

 

[BuickMackane]

Sigh, I wrote them.

So did I. On Sunday. Still nowt.

We'll just have to wait and see

I really don't get this hazardous materials stuff. By that rationale we shouldn't be allowed NP in checked in luggage either. This is just a cash grab IMO - they're coercing people into using the more expensive options out there.

 

[Anneri]

So did I. On Sunday. Still nowt.

We'll just have to wait and see

I really don't get this hazardous materials stuff. By that rationale we shouldn't be allowed NP in checked in luggage either. This is just a cash grab IMO - they're coercing people into using the more expensive options out there.

THIS!

Did you guys see what Yazmin posted in the Archie's thread? Shipping from the US is going to double apparently. So not good for CPs. The world conspires against my spending for cosmetics! Bah.

 

[Mac-Guy]

So did I. On Sunday. Still nowt.

We'll just have to wait and see

I really don't get this hazardous materials stuff. By that rationale we shouldn't be allowed NP in checked in luggage either. This is just a cash grab IMO - they're coercing people into using the more expensive options out there.

I can understand the rationale as n/p is highly flammable. Just imagine an accident where thousands of n/p or perfumes break. It would be a disaster.

Maybe the packaging and/or wrapping needs to be changed.

 

[Mac-Guy]

THIS!

Did you guys see what Yazmin posted in the Archie's thread? Shipping from the US is going to double apparently. So not good for CPs. The world conspires against my spending for cosmetics! Bah.

When you add customs/taxes on top, it won't make a big difference anymore.