Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Medgal07]

Operation hide the packages---we do get creative don't we? My car stays in the garage and that's one of my frequent hiding spots. Can't wait to see your haul!

 

[Medgal07]

Okay so, here's the last of my March NP haulage, which included a GWP of Prada Candy shower gel---it smells amazing. It's not at all related to NP but the glass nail file GWP supply was totally exhausted. They gave me a choice of products and I picked this one! I will say, I put a huge dent in my wish list in March and feel good enough to slow down and actually enjoy the polish!

Left to right: Dior Trench, St Tropez & Gris Montagne, and Chanel Rose Insolent.

 

[CartoonChic]

just bit all of my nails down to nubs. I know I know... they started to split, I think it is b/c my cuticles got out of control, I've been slacking on my water too.

The Dior Creme Abricot is a cuticle cream. It's pricey, but it's been worth it to me so far. I find the container to be classy and rather large for the type of product. You only need a little dab on each finger, so it will last a while. I think that balances out the price. The cream is thick and heavy. I think the thickness helps to nourish the cuticles, especially if they're really damaged and dry. I apply it at least once a day. It's recommended to apply before bed so it can work during the night. I just read that it's also supposed to encourage nail growth.

 

[CartoonChic]

Okay so, here's the last of my March NP haulage, which included a GWP of Prada Candy shower gel---it smells amazing. It's not at all related to NP but the glass nail file GWP supply was totally exhausted. They gave me a choice of products and I picked this one! I will say, I put a huge dent in my wish list in March and feel good enough to slow down and actually enjoy the polish!

Left to right: Dior Trench, St Tropez & Gris Montagne, and Chanel Rose Insolent.

Love it! I have them all except for Trench (and the Prada perfume and gel). What do you think about the color?

I got the glass nail fail, but haven't used it yet. I hope to tomorrow if I can find the time to do a polish change. I've been curious about glass files for a while now and have been meaning to pick one up, but it always slips my mind.

March was a huge wishlist dent for me as well. I also need to slow done this month. Will it actually happen? No idea! I got 78 polishes in March. So if I get 77 in April, that counts as less, right?

 

[CartoonChic]

You're my idol

Lady CC

LOL @ Lady CC! Hmm... I think I like it.

 

[jebogewf]

You'll hunt them down and get a better deal---after all, you're CC---you're very good at this!

You can still get three of them at Bloomingdales--1,3 and 4. I never saw 2 there. If this helps for swatches at all--

http://belletristicbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/04/yves-saint-laurent-tie-dye-top-coat.html

 

[CartoonChic]

 

[CartoonChic]

You can still get three of them at Bloomingdales--1,3 and 4. I never saw 2 there. If this helps for swatches at all--

http://belletristicbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/04/yves-saint-laurent-tie-dye-top-coat.html

Thanks for sharing! The blogger says the YSL Tie Dies are like Premiere Niege. That polish is a gorgeous top coat. Now I really want to try them.

 

[CartoonChic]

Very pretty CC. It definitely looks more aqua on camera but beautiful, none the less.

Your nails look great!!!

Thanks!

 

[Medgal07]

CC. I really like Trench and was actually concerned that I might already have a formidable dupe for it, but next to my other nudes from Dior and multiple other brands it's unique enough to justify its purchase. You'll have to let me know how you like the glass nail file. I need to stop adding to my wish-list and enjoy some of these amazing NPs.
I amassed 82 NPs in March and I have no intention of even coming any where near that in April. I'm staying within a reasonable 5-10 (stop laughing and shaking your head

at the very prospect of that) if possible. I'm stoked for the warm weather and just ordered new outdoor pillows and lanterns and such.

77 does count as less

but I can't think of 77 colors/NPs left that you don't already have!!

Love it! I have them all except for Trench (and the Prada perfume and gel). What do you think about the color?
I got the glass nail fail, but haven't used it yet. I hope to tomorrow if I can find the time to do a polish change. I've been curious about glass files for a while now and have been meaning to pick one up, but it always slips my mind.

March was a huge wishlist dent for me as well. I also need to slow done this month. Will it actually happen? No idea! I got 78 polishes in March. So if I get 77 in April, that counts as less, right?

 

[Naughtyp]

oh crap I thought I just had to worry about the Chanel's lol

 

[Naughtyp]

hey does anyone kno about the sephoras VIB? if I order online can I still get the discount if I go I to the store too?

 

[Medgal07]

Yes! I could smell the rose scent from Forget-Me-Not, but only on my left hand and it pretty much dissipated after a day. It was lovely, but I thought I looked weird walking around sniffing my fingers. I hope to wear Waterlily soon to experience the lovely color and the scent. I love the wider Dior brushes and the formula wears well on me. I added 30 Diors to my stash last month.

Can you smell the roses?

We'd never make it pass step 1 if that was the case. YOLO!

INDEED---- YOLO

My thoughts exactly! But Sun Baker looks more like a bronze orange in swatches. Torch is orange with shimmer.



LOL @ Lady CC! Hmm... I think I like it.

I can't wait to wear Torch and some of the other pretty oranges staring back at me from my NP racks. I'm having a real relationship with orange this month---adding pops of orange accents on the front patio in the form of pillows & lanterns, and I picked up one the the MAC mineralize lippies in Style Surge.

 

[Medgal07]

Very pretty haul.

I love the looks of Auld Lang Syne & Anna. Looking forward to seeing more manis!!!

 

[Medgal07]

It's a total crazy train right?

I'm good until I see the colors and my self-control goes out the window. I'm already adding to my list again. There's just no end in sight!

hey does anyone kno about the sephoras VIB? if I order online can I still get the discount if I go I to the store too?

 

[ForeverJenn]

This is probably irrelevant to the current discussion but I just had to say ... Ugh that moment when you spill your nail polish and it gets everywhere!

Okay, rant over ..

 

[MACina]

Awesome haul, Medgal

I love Prada Candy too

Okay so, here's the last of my March NP haulage, which included a GWP of Prada Candy shower gel---it smells amazing. It's not at all related to NP but the glass nail file GWP supply was totally exhausted. They gave me a choice of products and I picked this one! I will say, I put a huge dent in my wish list in March and feel good enough to slow down and actually enjoy the polish!

Left to right: Dior Trench, St Tropez & Gris Montagne, and Chanel Rose Insolent.

 

[Naughtyp]

This is probably irrelevant to the current discussion but I just had to say ... Ugh that moment when you spill your nail polish and it gets everywhere!

Okay, rant over ..

what did it get on? I kno T posted a link to someone who wrote how to remove it from different things I can sorta remember what it said...

 

[Naughtyp]

Yes! I could smell the rose scent from Forget-Me-Not, but only on my left hand and it pretty much dissipated after a day. It was lovely, but I thought I looked weird walking around sniffing my fingers. I hope to wear Waterlily soon to experience the lovely color and the scent. I love the wider Dior brushes and the formula wears well on me. I added 30 Diors to my stash last month.

I can't wait to wear Torch and some of the other pretty oranges staring back at me from my NP racks. I'm having a real relationship with orange this month---adding pops of orange accents on the front patio in the form of pillows & lanterns, and I picked up one the the MAC mineralize lippies in Style Surge.

oooh water lily has a scent too?! that's cool. while u added 30 I got 3 lol

 

[MRV]

My quoting does not work...

Beautiful manis and hauls. @ Anneri - That green mani is gorgeous! I hope you feel better. @ kimibos - That set is so cute! I wasn't interested at first, but now I'm thinking about it. I was only focused on Lippmann glitters. I've started looking at Lippmann cremes since I got my first one from that Nordstrom GWP. @ MRV - April is so pretty. I've only swatched mine, but the formula seemed very good. Your nails look juicy. @ Anitacska - I love the holo effect on your nails. Is the Essie neon the collection the Resort 2013 collection? If so, Nordstrom has it. I'm confused because they have so many collections coming out. I can't keep track.

TY, CC! I liked the formula, and for some odd reason I managed to do the right hand better than the left one. Only the top coat dragged the edges again. :getyou:

YSL Vert D'Orient It's more green than what it appears in the pics. Looks like I finished March with a green mani after all. My cuticles are getting much better with the Creme Abricot.

This polish looks lovely! I like that your nails are flat. My tips just curl up so much, sigh, I shorthened them yesterday, but they are still culring up! :headbang:

I've managed to take some sneaky pictures of my new Darling Diva Polishes. But it was already dark outside, so the colours aren't very accurate. Flirt is actually light green and Dook At Me is silver. They're all very pretty though. I will try and swatch all my DDPs sometime soon, but probably not before the end of the holidays. Left to right: Auld Lang Syne, Flirt, Anna, Dook At Me, Seriously Serious, Glacier  

ompom: Lovely glitters! I think I have a few DDs coming to me...

[COLOR=0000FF]MRV.  April looks pretty.  It definitely looks more berry/muted [/COLOR]IRL  [COLOR=0000FF]as you noted, and much less red than it does on camera.[/COLOR]

TY! The sun was shining on the nails so they appear brighter.

[COLOR=0000FF]Okay so, here's the last of my March NP haulage, which included a GWP of Prada Candy shower gel---it smells amazing.  It's not at all related to NP but the glass nail file GWP supply was totally exhausted.  They gave me a choice of products and I picked this one!  I will say, I put a huge dent in my wish list in March and feel good enough to slow down and actually enjoy the polish![/COLOR] :stars: [COLOR=0000FF]Left to right: Dior Trench, St Tropez & Gris Montagne, and Chanel Rose Insolent.[/COLOR]

Nice haul!

The Dior Creme Abricot is a cuticle cream. It's pricey, but it's been worth it to me so far. I find the container to be classy and rather large for the type of product. You only need a little dab on each finger, so it will last a while. I think that balances out the price. The cream is thick and heavy. I think the thickness helps to nourish the cuticles, especially if they're really damaged and dry. I apply it at least once a day. It's recommended to apply before bed so it can work during the night. I just read that it's also supposed to encourage nail growth.

I need to get that creme soon. Luckily I can order it. Just waiting for a nice discount!