Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Prettypackages]

16 pages and 499 posts behind. Not even gonna bother catching up.

 

[Medgal07]

I'm freezing Anitacska! It feels like late fall instead of spring here. Two days ago I had the central air on and today I have the heat on

My roses are in full bloom & gorgeousI The temps will dip tonight and I hope they survive it! I hope the weather is good for your trip to Disney!

I really like your caviar beads---lovely colors!!!

It was about 8 degrees here today and rain. Ridiculous. We're going to Disneyland Paris on Sunday, really hope the weather there will be better.

I forgot to upload a picture of the caviar beads I got yesterday, here it is:



No new nail polishes today, maybe tomorrow...? Can't wait to receive my Orly beauties, I got the same as Honi: Beautiful Disaster and Sparkling Garbage.

CC, glad you managed to score the entire EP collection!

I still can't believe how lucky I was to buy 13 EP polishes at the last restock when the EP website crashed. Really amazed she decided to honour all the orders.

 

[Medgal07]

16 pages and 499 posts behind. Not even gonna bother catching up.

 

[Medgal07]

My small haul. I was disappointed that my three Chanels won't arrive until next Wednesday. I'm going to cheer myself up by painting my nails w/Chanel's Bel Argus



Left to right: YSL Rose Baby Doll, BL HRH, MAC Tropical & Scorching Hauté

 

[elkaknits]

I really liked the baby doll polish and hope you do too. all of your colors look great. Eh I thought I was the only person who caved on MAC polishes. They are so notorious for being bad. I bought a single one from the MM coll just for the picture. Stage Red I think it was and it is a nice red but then I have so many many reds and I just haven't worn it but once

 

[Prettypackages]

But I kinda feel like I'm missing something, so I might go back and skim. LOL

Still need to get my Orly and Essie Hauls.

 

[hazyday]

I really liked the baby doll polish and hope you do too.  all of your colors look great.  Eh I thought I was the only person who caved on MAC polishes.  They are so notorious for being bad.  I bought a single one from the MM coll just for the picture.  Stage Red I think it was and it is a nice red but then I have so many many reds and I just haven't worn it but once

Despite their bad reputation, I have a handful of MAC polishes!

 

[Naughtyp]

I really liked the baby doll polish and hope you do too.  all of your colors look great.  Eh I thought I was the only person who caved on MAC polishes.  They are so notorious for being bad.  I bought a single one from the MM coll just for the picture.  Stage Red I think it was and it is a nice red but then I have so many many reds and I just haven't worn it but once

nope I got stage red as well just for the picture lol . I want one of the TR polishes but will t it later just for the bottle lol! I have a few in my collection I don't think they are that bad! sure would be nice if it was less than a lipstick tho!

 

[purplemaren]

My haul this week: Deborah Lippmann mermaids eyes, million dollar mermaid, and do the mermaid; zoya Stevie,London, and Miranda; and maybelline sandstorm and poolside. I tried to get the enchanters but was cartjacked. Boo. Oh well

 

[Medgal07]

Despite their bad reputation, I have a handful of MAC polishes!

I have quite a few MAC NPs, none of which have been anymore problematic than some polishes in other brands. I think for whatever reason, all manufacturers produce a dud every now and then. Had I relied solely on less than stellar reviews, I might have missed out on some pretty amazing nail polishes. I also have Stage Red and Rich Rich Rich (a gorgeous gold) from the MM collex. I've worn both and I really love RRR. I'm looking forward to trying Tropical this weekend.

 

[Medgal07]

MAC seems to be increasing the prices of NPs too. I'd feel like a hypocrite if I complain because Dior, Chanel, YSL etc cost much more---and they have all been perfect formulas.

My haul this week: Deborah Lippmann mermaids eyes, million dollar mermaid, and do the mermaid; zoya Stevie,London, and Miranda; and maybelline sandstorm and poolside. I tried to get the enchanters but was cartjacked. Boo. Oh well

Great haul PM. My daughter and I both really love Million Dollar Mermaid! ENJOY.

 

[hazyday]

I have quite a few MAC NPs, none of which have been anymore problematic than some polishes in other brands. I think for whatever reason, all manufacturers produce a dud every now and then. Had I relied solely on less than stellar reviews, I might have missed out on some pretty amazing nail polishes. I also have Stage Red and Rich Rich Rich (a gorgeous gold) from the MM collex. I've worn both and I really love RRR. I'm looking forward to trying Tropical this weekend.

Exactly how I feel! I was afraid to purchase MAC's nail polish because of the poor reputation, but I love the ones that I have and the quality is just fine.

 

[MACina]

.....who on earth needs willpower???


YOLO

So looking forward to your opinion on the new AEs! Maybe you're able to post some pics/swatches? That would be great!!!

My Illamasqua order came today. I'm really impressed how soon it was shipped! I absolutely LOVE Pink Raindrops!

 

[MACina]

Me too.....we are missing you, kimibos

Shoutout to kimibos

, I hope all is well with you.

 

[MACina]

AWESOME hauls, ladies

OT: I got an appointment with the computer technician next week!!!

My haul this week: Deborah Lippmann mermaids eyes, million dollar mermaid, and do the mermaid; zoya Stevie,London, and Miranda; and maybelline sandstorm and poolside. I tried to get the enchanters but was cartjacked. Boo. Oh well

 

[CartoonChic]

I cannot read the fb things because I am not a member anymore ~~ I would rather time suck over here than there ;/

I didn't try for the enchanted polishes tho the haul pictures do make them look really tasty. I meant to comment on your indie explosion CC but I have honed mine down to very few collections. I had nerd lacquers, which I really enjoyed, but then decided I really do not like flakies so saved only one for layering purposes. I had a few Lacquistry colors and got rid of them all {to kids along with the nerds cept I sold a few of the nerds cus peeps were cray cray over them}, I have one Cryptid from Pretty and Polished {that I layer with the all of time and space nerd lacquer} but got rid of the other colors. I forget what other brands I practiced stalking on since over the years I have gotten rid of them. I think I decided I really like holos and shimmers/glass flecks and jellies so even with my commercial brands those are what I go for. I still have some flakies that I need to get rid of. Whenever I am tempted by them I just remember how much I dislike wearing and removing them

For indies I stick to the A Englands now cus of the holo rifficness. I am eying the Color Clubs and Hits cus of the holos. The one hits I picked up the brush was so wonky it got replaced. I have one glitter gal but the bottle is so teeny that I won't buy another unless it really really speaks to me and I don't see that happening. My husband only likes red and I am drawn to greens {which he finds ugly} so for me to stalk and give myself an ulcer over a color it really has to be one superfantastico red. I won't do it anymore for something I will put on and immediately remove before he gets home.

Yes, I do do my manicures 2 times a day {sometimes obviously not every day}, because I see no reason to have my husband look at me and be repulsed. Call me anti-feminist or whatever you like {and yes I have heard insults about growing my hair out and wearing red lips n tips for him} but I see no sense in not making an effort to appeal to the person I love. I have learned to be defensive about this even tho I know it is unnecessary on this site so pardon my mini rant.

I picked up all the A Englands available. I did not want to wait a couple of weeks for the 5th color during which time the swatches will come out en force and checking out &might need to be even quicker due to increased demand. It looked to be a nice bunch of purple and reddish colors which I can wear around him so I hopped on it. It also looks to be an awesome collection with fated prince being the sole for me only color in the bunch going by ommorphia's swatches.

I didn't get the A Englands after all. My son's prom was tonight, so I missed the second restock. I'm not worried about not getting them, though. I'm sure they will be restocked again soon and I don't think they're LE.

I'm still debating returning the Girly Bits polishes. I got the last of my Llarowe orders today and I did a little dance after opening the package. It was my Hare and Jindie Nails order. I look over at my Girly Bits and don't feel as excited. I have Med's voice in the back of my mind.

 

[CartoonChic]

Moving 400 +++ NPs huh? I'll bet you CC et al have some ideas about moving that much NP. I say----VERY CAREFULLY

I like your new NPs

I was going to say the same thing except ala Elmer Fudd. Vewy, vewy carefully.

I would probably buy those cheap plastic boxes that are about the size of a shoe box from the Dollar Store. I'm not sure if there's a similar type of store in your location. Then I would pack the containers according to how you store your polishes - by brand, color, drawer, etc. You may end up with a bunch of containers, but it will make it easier for you to unpack them in your new home. I would also put bubble wrap inside of the containers for protection, tape the lids closed and label them. Then I would pack as many plastic containers as I could (without making it too heavy to lift) into a moving box. I would also put extra bubble tape inside of the moving box in between containers just to be safe. If I was able to, I would drive my polish boxes over to the new house myself in my car.

Pretty polishes, by the way!

 

[CartoonChic]

Wow. If they have sold out that's pretty fast. I guess many people were waiting for it for quite some time---like us

Don't fret Hazy----I got both Tropical and Scorching Haute.

If you could haul will power we'd all have it by now

I'll dance to that Dominique!

CC when are you opening your store? I'm knocking everyone out of the way w/my cane to get there first---who would hurt a sweet little old lady?

LOL re: MAC!!!

I laughed so much at this comment! You, my dear, would get a special discount.

More dancing Dominique.

kimibos, hope all is well.

 

[CartoonChic]

AWESOME hauls, ladies

OT: I got an appointment with the computer technician next week!!!

 

[Dominique33]

My small haul. I was disappointed that my three Chanels won't arrive until next Wednesday. I'm going to cheer myself up by painting my nails w/Chanel's Bel Argus



Left to right: YSL Rose Baby Doll, BL HRH, MAC Tropical & Scorching Hauté

Great !