Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Medgal07]

Tell me about it. I can't stand the stuff

That said, I have a feeling the nice chaps in Manglaze were thinking about another sort of mayo. Again I blush Buick

That's my girl!

Don't forget to throw him a swimming ring. Chances are he'll still snuff it but at least you'll have a clear conscience.


You are pardoned. Your contributions in the past 5-6 months to the noble end of keeping the NP industry alive have not gone unnoticed

 

[Medgal07]

TRYING to tame the savage shopping beast !
Blu is very pretty, maybe it will work well

who knows ?

Not the best shot but Zoya Blu topped w/Dior Crystal is VERY pretty IRL.

 

[Medgal07]

Me neither. I have them for business and barely keep up with them, but I don't have any personal accounts. There would be tumble weeds blowing through my pages because I wouldn't maintain them. The South Park episode about Facebook is so true, and Twitter would make me a twit.

I've never seen South Park

Is that a bad thing??

 

[Medgal07]

Well done!

The fact that T is something that needs to be removed makes me chuckle.

CC considered it a blemish on the humanity of her Illamasqua NPs. I was doing my civic duty

 

[Medgal07]

Oh so pretty Kimibos----love the color combo

i did a sandwich mani with the 2 CG summer jellies i got, Isle see you later and keepin' it teal. and OPI Pirouette my Whistle.
i really like the outcome so im going to be getting the Purple and peach ones.
the teal is my favorite ..

 

[Medgal07]

I am SO EXCITED for these polishes from Essie.

http://ommorphiabeautybar.com/2013/05/13/essie-summer-2013-collection/

I found Naughty Nautical today, randomly on the shelf. There was no display and it was buried with the other Essie bottles. I am pumped to have found that one, but now I need to hunt down the full display so I can get Rock the Boat and Sunday Funday!

I love shimmer...I'll need at least a few of these!!!

 

[Medgal07]

I'm trying to not mix up the Essie collections. So the summer collection has the shimmer. Then the 2 colors I got are from the neon collection. I still need spring, resort, summer and more neon colors. I know exactly what you mean about Butter polishes. I have 63 and counting. Waiting impatiently for the next B2G1 sale or better to get more.

CC you're too organized to mix up anything! I credit my love for BL to this thread and all the wonderful NP enablers enthusiasts. I only have 49 BLs. Keks could make that a happy 50!

 

[Medgal07]

Me and my BF has just bought a house and we are moving in August, so obviously I am researching nail polish storage (Duh) since I will be getting a room all to myself and all my beauty goodies I just wanted to ask how you guys store your stuff? I've been considering getting a bunch of "RIbba" from Ikea and hang them up on the wall, like this: http://pinterest.com/pin/354236326910789349/

What do you think?

Pinterest is giving me way to many good suggestions

I like them Honi---the openness can accommodate various shapes and sizes. They appear to be shelves that you hang at whatever height from the other that you wish---is that correct? We all have different ways of storing our NP. I currently have four 90-bottle racks and I'm contemplating where I'll put another four. That's just sick right? I just rearranged my racks---just switched the colors around but they really work for me. If I can't see things and they're not readily accessible I tend not to use them....and that's just wasteful IMO. Here's my storage. The small green box that you see there holds my nail tools, cotton balls/buds and NP remover.

 

[Medgal07]

Looks lovely, Honi! How lucky you are to get a room for yourself and your MU!
The thing with open storage is that you've to dust it regularly. Personally, that would drive me nuts! I store all my np in my IKEA Expedit - I bought some drawers for it, and in them there's my whole np collection. It's not ideal, mind - my nps are standing upright in their drawers, and because of that you can't immediately see what np you're looking for. I'm organizing them by colour, not by brand, and painted some small round self adhesive stickers with the corresponding np and stuck that on top of the caps.
But I'd love to have a room for myself and my stuff and would get a proper vanity table ASAP if that would happen. Something like the Malm with some Alex. *dreams*

I love your sticker system Anneri and the fact that you store by color. I find that makes it quick & easy to select the shade/hue/intensity in color that you want. I don't mind the dusting chore...I have to dust anyway.
A small feather duster is my best friend. I've even named it!!

TMI? Now you're thinking I'm really strange aren't you?

 

[Dominique33]

Not the best shot but Zoya Blu topped w/Dior Crystal is VERY pretty IRL.

Yes so pretty and soft colour,

I love it !

 

[BuickMackane]

Well, I should've said "rabid fangirl" a few years ago. Now I appreciate the occasional concert and new album without starting to drool, ykwim?

Btw, I searched for P2 swatches, but couldn't find something better than this which are not swatches per se but a pic of the new display we got this spring.
http://infarbe.blogspot.de/2013/03/p2-neues-sortiment-2013-und-mein-erster.html
If you have some question just sent me a pm if you want to!

Hmm yes, I think I know what you mean. Kind of. My interest in Mr.C has always been limited to playing AC albums in loop for weeks on end and singing along like a lunatic at gigs

Good grief, I don't remember P2 having such a massive range of products!

 

[Anneri]

[COLOR=0000FF]I love your sticker system Anneri and the fact that you store by color.  I find that makes it quick & easy to select the shade/hue/intensity in color that you want.  [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]I don't mind the dusting chore...I have to dust anyway.  [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]A small feather duster is my best friend.  I've even named it!![/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]:haha: [/COLOR][COLOR=0000FF]TMI?  Now you're thinking I'm really strange aren't you?[/COLOR]

No judging here! My bf and I gave our hoover a name! *g*

 

[Dominique33]

I am SO EXCITED for these polishes from Essie.

http://ommorphiabeautybar.com/2013/05/13/essie-summer-2013-collection/

I found Naughty Nautical today, randomly on the shelf. There was no display and it was buried with the other Essie bottles. I am pumped to have found that one, but now I need to hunt down the full display so I can get Rock the Boat and Sunday Funday!

I agree, beautiful collection !

 

[Dominique33]

Yup. Couldn't agree more.

I don't pay much attention to her looks, but I like her individual swatches for comparison purposes. Even though we don't have the same skintone I can have a fair idea of what the colour looks like by comparing it to other swatches she's done with products that I have.


Yeah, and pigs can fly

We should have a swooning smiley.

doesn't always cut it.


Sigh. Maybe we should reconsider. All the brushes I could have bought at half price keep going through my head and drive me nuts!

Oh, they are pretty alright!

Do you have any of their cremes? How do you like the formula?

I have Glitter ones ( quite long wearing, red, blue ), Sugar mat ( black, bright orange, burgundy ), Mirror, but actually no cream so far I know. I'll check that out though.
I use some as a base and then I top coat with DL Across The Universe. As for their gel topcoat, it's good ( in my experience ) and it makes polishes real glossy. The brand is an Italian one but curiously enough most nail polishes are manufactured in France lol !

 

[Medgal07]

I agree, beautiful collection !

Essie's NN is beautiful! Awesome find!

 

[Medgal07]

It's due to the weather I think. Here it's 11 ° C ( now tonight ), which is very unusual for May !

Yes Zoya Blu is lovely, it's so pastel. Dior's Crystal ? Is it the gel topcoat ?

Dior Crystal # 205 is a shimmer top coat, different from the Gel Coat. Crystal makes NP look like it's topped with snow glistening in the light of the moon. Okay so that might be a tad dramatic but it is so pretty. I have found the gel top coat pretty effective in maintaining the life of my manicure. I try to use it only when I want my mani to last beyond three days. I think Crystal was a Neiman Marcus exclusive but Gel Coat appear to be permanent.

 

[Medgal07]

http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2013/05/sally-hansen-fuzzy-coat-swatches-review.html

Ugh. I wish these follically well-endowed atrocities would go away already!

I'm not feeling those either Buick...it's like colorful fungus.

 

[liba]

Looks lovely, Honi! How lucky you are to get a room for yourself and your MU!
The thing with open storage is that you've to dust it regularly.

Also, exposing your polish to light on an open shelf isn't going to prolong its life. I keep mine tucked away in a cabinet, but I do regularly pull a few out to admire the colors. They all still look best on fingers and toes - I just make sure to change my color 2-3 a week to satisfy the urges!

 

[liba]

Dior Crystal # 205 is a shimmer top coat, different from the Gel Coat. Crystal makes NP look like it's topped with snow glistening in the light of the moon. Okay so that might be a tad dramatic but it is so pretty. I have found the gel top coat pretty effective in maintaining the life of my manicure. I try to use it only when I want my mani to last beyond three days. I think Crystal was a Neiman Marcus exclusive but Gel Coat appear to be permanent.

You've been getting a ton of use out of that crystal top coat. You were making me really consider getting one (and I've all but sworn off high-end polish this year) but didn't realize it was some hard to find exclusive. Say it ain't so!

Have you tried the Sephora by OPI fast drying top coat? I've been really happy with it, after hunting for non-disappointing top coats for a few years. It's thick, cushy, very smoothing and has great dry time and wear. Was curious how it compares with the Dior gel coat.

 

[Dominique33]

Dior Crystal # 205 is a shimmer top coat, different from the Gel Coat. Crystal makes NP look like it's topped with snow glistening in the light of the moon. Okay so that might be a tad dramatic but it is so pretty. I have found the gel top coat pretty effective in maintaining the life of my manicure. I try to use it only when I want my mani to last beyond three days. I think Crystal was a Neiman Marcus exclusive but Gel Coat appear to be permanent.



Thanks Medgal. I don't think we have Crystal here but we do have the Gel Coat ! Snow glistening in the light of the moon well pretty !