Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[MACerette]

Welcome MACerette! I first joined this thread back in November.At that time, I think I may have had about 30 polishes. Mostly China Glaze, Finger Paints and only a handful of Chanels. Fast forward 7 months later to now... and I currently have 591 polishes. I know I'm going to cross over into the 600's this week because there's a restock happening that I've been waiting for. Not saying things will get that crazy for you! But I am enjoying the ride.

Collide is on my to-buy list. I know Naughty has the color and I think Med may have it since it's pink. It's a beautiful shade. I love bright, bold colors the most.

Thanks CC!

Say wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....?

I don't want to enter 100+ territory, except for l/s. You're scaring me here!!!

 

[MACerette]

Btw: I really want to buy some zoya polishes. What are your top 10 recommendations from this brand? (Eyeing Ivanka and Charla)

 

[Naughtyp]

 Anneri! Thanks! I hope I won't regret it. I have tried postponing, but here I am, total 

I am sure I'll enjoy being here. I'll definately learn some useful stuff here. Hopefully I can control my np urges a lot better than my MU addiction.

not a chance lol this is the worst (BEST!) thread for enabling lol glad u have joined us!

 

[lyseD]

Btw: I really want to buy some zoya polishes. What are your top 10 recommendations from this brand? (Eyeing Ivanka and Charla)

I just got Bevin and Jana and really like them both.

 

[MACerette]

I am sure I'll enjoy being here. I'll definately learn some useful stuff here. Hopefully I can control my np urges a lot better than my MU addiction. not a chance lol this is the worst (BEST!) thread for enabling lol glad u have joined us!

Thanks Naughtyp!

 

[MACerette]

I just got Bevin and Jana and really like them both.

Jana would be unique in my stash. Thanks for the rec!

 

[Dominique33]

Thanks CC!

Say wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....?

I don't want to enter 100+ territory, except for l/s. You're scaring me here!!!

I know a girl here, she wants to have the largest collection ever, she has 540 polishes so far, well I think reaching 1000 or more would not scare her quite the opposite ! She is a huge fan of nail art too.

 

[MACerette]

Thanks CC!

Say wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....?

I don't want to enter 100+ territory, except for l/s. You're scaring me here!!!
I know a girl here, she wants to have the largest collection ever, she has 540 polishes so far, well I think reaching 1000 or more would not scare her quite the opposite ! She is a huge fan of nail art too.

Well, my problem is that my nails get brittle after using polish for a while. That's why I can go months on end without using polish, just to cut my nails some slack. Now I am doing a nail repair regime and if it works out for me and my nails behave all hell might break loose.

 

[Dominique33]

Maybe you could use a treatment for your nails ( oral route I mean ), it usually works well I think.

 

[Dominique33]

And - sorry I forgot - use Peggy Sage emollient bath - I told the same to CartoonChic, if it works for hands well it works for feet, that's what I do and it works pretty well in fact.

 

[CartoonChic]

Thanks CC!

Say wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....?

I don't want to enter 100+ territory, except for l/s. You're scaring me here!!!

Lol! I know, I know. But I think I'm an isolated nut case.

You shouldn't worry. I'm not aiming for any number. I'm just buying polish that I love. Who knew that I would love so many. My biggest surge happened in the past month when I started buying indies, but I'm slowing down after a few more hauls.

Dominique!

 

[Anitacska]

Well I'm just one restock away from 1000 nail polishes!

Not planning on going over that number though, enough is enough! But yes, I was another one who had maybe 15 polishes (mostly pearly pinks and whites) about 4 years ago and even 2 years ago I "only" had about 150. So yes, good luck with resisting temptation. Mwuhahahaha!

 

[Anitacska]

Yes, indies did a massive damage to my stash (or rather my bank account). Also, for me it was discovering just how many brands I didn't know of existed! In the past I only had polishes form brands that you could buy in Boots/Superdrug, like Max Factor, L'Oreal, Rimmel, No 7, Collection 2000. I didn't even know brands like OPI, China Glaze, Zoya, etc. existed, let alone that they released seasonal collections!

Lol! I know, I know. But I think I'm an isolated nut case.

You shouldn't worry. I'm not aiming for any number. I'm just buying polish that I love. Who knew that I would love so many. My biggest surge happened in the past month when I started buying indies, but I'm slowing down after a few more hauls.

Dominique!

 

[CartoonChic]

Btw: I really want to buy some zoya polishes. What are your top 10 recommendations from this brand? (Eyeing Ivanka and Charla)

I don't have many Zoyas. Just 12 and 3 of them were bought the other day. I don't own some of the colors I'm listing, but I'm planning to buy them (like today before the promotion ends).

Arizona
Wednesday
Zuza
Neely
Josie
Sooki
Thandie
Mira
Yana
Apple

Ivanka looks like a darker apple. Very pretty.

 

[CartoonChic]

 

[CartoonChic]

Oh and not only that I didn't buy or receive any nail polish today, I gave 3 of them away! We had the school summer fete today and I was helping on the nail painting stall, and decided to donate 3 of my own polishes (two from Claire's and one 17, all glitter top coats). I even surprised myself, hahaha!

Twitterpated is one of the Girly Bits shades I'm planning to return. You're making me reconsider that decision. I haven't swatched it on my nails because I can't return a used item.

Oh, and great job on sticking to your no buy and for donating some polish!

 

[Anitacska]

Why do you want to return it? I think it's such a gorgeous colour and the holo is really strong.

Twitterpated is one of the Girly Bits shades I'm planning to return. You're making me reconsider that decision. I haven't swatched it on my nails because I can't return a used item.
Oh, and great job on sticking to your no buy and for donating some polish!

 

[CartoonChic]

Why do you want to return it? I think it's such a gorgeous colour and the holo is really strong.

I bought 4 Girly Bits polishes. Twitterpated, Going Bananas, Cosmic Ocean and Face the Music. There's nothing wrong with them. It's just that I don't feel as much excitement for them compared to my other polishes, say like my Dollish Polishes or Enchanteds. I want to control my stash, so I'm trying to streamline some brands.

Also, I'm still learning about holos and duo/multichrome polishes. What's the difference between a scattered holo and a linear holo? I see those descriptions mentioned a lot, but don't quite understand them.

 

[Lalalish]

Okay, I don't fell bad and know I'm in the right place! I haven't counted my polishes, but I am over 100! I just bought some Illamasca for the first time...seemed a little watery. Havent lunged out for the Chanel yet. Or the Butter like I said I would! It keeps growing!

 

[CartoonChic]

Well, greetings from Frankfurt, Dominique!

Here's my German/American Drugstore Mani: the purple is from Catrice, the turqoise glitter is from Wet n Wild. I like how the glitters compliment each other - the Catrice has turqoise flakies, the WnW has purple glitters.



The purple is much more purple irl - and there are turqoise flakies, I promise!

Pretty! That's a nice, moody purple.