Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Fuzzy]

Nice! I went with Ski Slope Sweetie- I needed something fast, the ambitious mani I was planning for xmas will have to wait, it was too late to get to it. but a snow and ice theme isn't too appealing to me right now LOL

Going to my aunt's later for dinner.

 

[Anitacska]

Anneri, I love your Dalek mani! I too can't wait for tonight's episode. Although I'm a bit sad Matt Smith is leaving, I'm not sure about the new Doctor. Having said that, I wasn't very keen on Matt either, David Tennant was (and still is) my absolute favourite Doctor.

Pinkdollface, love your gold mani too!

Fuzzy, glad to hear your okay. We had quite a bit of wind here and a panel has fallen over from our fence outside the front. Oops. It can wait, but will need fixing soonish.

We've now had loads of food and I'm suddenly feeling very sleepy. The children were up at 6 am, with the understanding that they're not allowed to come downstairs until 7, they had their stockings in their bedrooms, so that kept them entertained for a while. The at 7 we all came down and unwrapped the presents.

Santa was very generous today, they got loads of stuff. They've all been pretty quiet with their new toys and DVDs.

Here's my Christmas Day mani, Femme Fatale Tree Decoration Kit over Nails Inc Emerald Street. It's got some tipwear already due to me sorting out all the presents and stockings last night and all the cooking earlier today. But it still looks very festive.

 

[josephine90]

Merry Christmas everyone! This is my Christmas mani. It's OPI All Sparkly and Gold. Sorry for the crappy quality. The iPad air needs better light to take nice pics.

U bought the ipad air!!

 

[CartoonChic]

Merry Christmas!

Missed you all and hope everyone has a joyful day. Skimmed the pages and love the Christmas manis. I'm doing mine in a bit.

Didn't really get the chance to wear as many manis for my Blingtastic December theme as I wanted to this month. I didn't wear any polish for about a week to just nurture my nails and hands. I had a $20 off $50 coupon from Sephora and I used it to buy a L'Occitane hand cream gift set and the Dior Huile Abricot Daily Nutritive Serum. I love both items.




The Dior Huile Abricot is a lighter oil version of the Creme Abricot for daily use. It has a brush applicator that's awesome to use. I just brush it on and massage it into my skin if I like. Very little is needed. I've used it for less than a week and my cuticles are showing great improvement. I'll use the Dior Huile Abricot during the day and the Creme Abricot at night. I'm also going to purchase a full size jar of Lush Lemony Flutter tomorrow during the after Christmas sale. The free sample I've been using is nearly gone. I've started applying cuticle cream several times a day this week because of the colder weather, so I'll add Lemony Flutter into the rotation.

The L'Occitane hand creams are simply amazing. I normally use my little travel size body lotion from Bath & Body Works. I can get 3 for $10 and I like the different fragrances, but they aren't moisturizing enough for my hands. Especially this time of year when the skin on my hands can actually crack from dryness. I've been on the hunt for the past few months for something more effective. The L'Occitane creams have a smooth, rich texture that isn't greasy for me. My hands feel moisturized and not coated. The fragrance is also nice and not overpowering. I think I'm hooked. The tubes are 1oz/30mL in size compared to the 3oz/88mL size of the Bath & Body Works lotions. I've already used up half a tube in about a week's time. I wash my hands a lot, so I constantly have to moisturize. This can become expensive fast, but I can't deny the results. My hands and nails look great. Thought this info could be helpful to others suffering from winter hands.

 

[Pinkdollface]

U bought the ipad air!!

Yes and I'm really happy with it! It's much easier to take with me than a laptop and it doesn't take up as much space on my desk so it's easier at school too. I still use my laptop when I need to get a lot of work done, but if I don't this is perfect.

 

[LastContrast]

Oh purty. My Christmas mani was Marrionuad Rouge Envy topped with Hearts of Gold by Revlon (holo heart glitters & fine glitters
)

 

[josephine90]

Essie warm and toasted turtleneck

 

[MRV]

Hare Golden Years over Orly Meet me Under the Mistletoe (dark green with tiny golden flecks).



(I'll be back later.)

 

[MRV]

Oh purty. My Christmas mani was Marrionuad Rouge Envy topped with Hearts of Gold by Revlon (holo heart glitters & fine glitters
)

Nice accents!

Quote: Originally Posted by josephine90

Essie warm and toasted turtleneck

Oh, that's a lovely dusty purple!

I got some bad news today. My local DL supplier is closing down. I'm unhappy about that because I bought a lot this fall and I have reward points to get 30% off but now it is all lost

. Their site don't even open any more even though they should be open till tomorrow.

Nevertheless, I did haul some discounted Diors today. I was weak and could not resist. Also, if you're interested in Elevations, they're having 15-20% off (they are not expensive to begin with).

 

[Fuzzy]

Nice to hear you've got the lights again! Hope you did not have any damages because of the power cuts.


Lovely mani! Purple and gold are great together - and those studs!

I don't know why but we've never had Dr Who here, except for the 50th anniversary show (which I have not watched yet) so I'm completely out of that thing.


Lovely mani!


TDK is looking great!


Thank you for telling about the Huile Abricot. I might pick that up at some point. I have used up completely my first Creme Abricot (there's only 1-2 applications left). It has been really helpful but the sides of the nails are still problematic. My hands can crack into cuts, too, but luckily we've heen having such a warm weather that I have not had any problems yet. I'm using a Paul&Joe hand cream in the evenings (a heavy cream which smells nice).


Nice accents!


Oh, that's a lovely dusty purple!

I got some bad news today. My local DL supplier is closing down. I'm unhappy about that because I bought a lot this fall and I have reward points to get 30% off but now it is all lost

. Their site don't even open any more even though they should be open till tomorrow.

Nevertheless, I did haul some discounted Diors today. I was weak and could not resist. Also, if you're interested in Elevations, they're having 15-20% off (they are not expensive to begin with).

My only losses were food thankfully, I don't think there were any damaging surges here, most of my stuff is plugged into surge protector power bars. I unplugged just about everything when I left for my Grandma's and the power came on before I returned. There's just so many people all over who still don't have power. My Grandma was so lucky she had power the whole time, but many in her neighbourhood are still out. There's tree limbs hanging upside down off the power lines on the other half of her street!

I'm not sure what grocery store to go to tomorrow because many lost power and may or may not have got full stock in yet.

I find using a hand cream with urea helps prevent cracking, but if you have any it can burn. so ouchy, but it helps in the long run. LOL

 

[Fuzzy]

Oops and my mani OPI Ski Slope Sweetie

 

[Anitacska]

Lovely manis, Ladies! Here's mine, Deborah Lippmann Fake It Til You Make It. It's chipped a bit already, but mainly because I was excavating a dinosaur with my son (not a sentence I ever thought I'd say, lol). But it's nice. Sorry about the pictures though, I only managed quick phone camera pictures.





I placed an order with Rainbow Connection for a few polishes last night. Probably my last one this year. Then it will be up to 5 polishes a month. No more. It'll be hard, but I have to stop now. I seem to have gone off make up, so hopefully that'll happen with nail polish too. I still use make up, but I've not bought much lately at all, although I have a few things on my wishlist including Naked 3 and a few bits from the Guerlain spring collection. Anyway....

Llarowe refunded me for the Freak Show Polish that separated completely. There's another FSP included in the January A Box Indied, so I won't be buying that one for sure. I think she'd be better off excluding this brand from the box.

It's been manic here, we're all getting on each others' nerves a bit, especially the children, I'm hoping to go out and have a look around the sales sometime soon. I have a cold though, so I'm not sure if I'll be up for it anytime soon, I'm so tired.

 

[mintymilky]

MRV, pretty!!

josephine90 and Pinkdollface, lovely colour & nails!



KIKO 389 Mint Milk
Manhattan 001 Berlin Bling

 

[Fuzzy]

Lovely manis, Ladies! Here's mine, Deborah Lippmann Fake It Til You Make It. It's chipped a bit already, but mainly because I was excavating a dinosaur with my son (not a sentence I ever thought I'd say, lol). But it's nice. Sorry about the pictures though, I only managed quick phone camera pictures. I placed an order with Rainbow Connection for a few polishes last night. Probably my last one this year. Then it will be up to 5 polishes a month. No more. It'll be hard, but I have to stop now. I seem to have gone off make up, so hopefully that'll happen with nail polish too. I still use make up, but I've not bought much lately at all, although I have a few things on my wishlist including Naked 3 and a few bits from the Guerlain spring collection. Anyway.... Llarowe refunded me for the Freak Show Polish that separated completely. There's another FSP included in the January A Box Indied, so I won't be buying that one for sure. I think she'd be better off excluding this brand from the box.  It's been manic here, we're all getting on each others' nerves a bit, especially the children, I'm hoping to go out and have a look around the sales sometime soon. I have a cold though, so I'm not sure if I'll be up for it anytime soon, I'm so tired. :sleepy:

MRV, pretty!! josephine90 and Pinkdollface, lovely colour & nails! KIKO 389 Mint Milk Manhattan 001 Berlin Bling

Nice manis! And the polishes I had arrive during the blackout: Femme Fatale holiday polishes and Hare Wrapped in Plastic In my new frying pan, Yay!

 

[mintymilky]

Thank you, Fuzzy!
'Polish in a pan' - if you ever start a blog or shop or anything related to nail polish, you'll know how to name it!

 

[CartoonChic]

Beautiful manis!

I never got the chance to do my Christmas mani, so I wore the mani I already had on by default.

Butter London Fairy Lights + Colors by Llarowe Pink Twinkle - middle, ring
Butter London Fairy Lights + Enchanted Polish Queen of the Castle - index, pinky, thumb




Here's my previous December Blingtastic mani. It was so sparkly and shimmery in person. It reminded me of Christmas wrapping paper.

Colors by Llarowe Rudy - middle, ring
Chanel Gold Fingers + Colors by Llarowe Xmas 2013 - index, pinky, thumb




Things got crazy in November and December because of all the holiday sales. Too many good ones to resist. I want to say that my polish purchases will slow down in 2014, but I honestly don't know if they will. I plan to buy the new Scofflaws on 1/5 and I've already made arrangements to buy the new Dior spring colors on 1/15.

I also made a Dollish Polish order today. All holos.

• Totes Magotes
• Bubbles
• Buttercup
• Space, The Final Frontier - HYPERDRIVE

I missed the Dollish Christmas colors I wanted. I thought they would be around till the end of the month, but I think they were removed right after Christmas. I really want the new Dollish color in the January A Box Indied. I wish I could get it without the box. I don't buy the other brands that are included, so I'm not interested in them.

I'm going to do my nails now with what should've been my Christmas mani. Then I'll change them Tuesday for my New Year's Eve mani. I also have a ton of haul pics to post. I'll do it later today. I want to add that I love the Dior Huile Abricot for travel. The brush applicator makes it so convenient and mess free to apply while I'm out. I'll keep it in my purse to apply when I'm out, and will use Lemony Flutter while at home. I also bought the Paw-some Cuticle Butter from Llarowe to try out. I like it so far.

 

[CartoonChic]

Thank you, Fuzzy!
'Polish in a pan' - if you ever start a blog or shop or anything related to nail polish, you'll know how to name it!

That would be a great name!

 

[CartoonChic]

Here are some fantastic tips for cuticle care!

http://acciolacquer.com/nails-101/

Using a makeup brush to apply cuticle cream is brilliant. I've pulled out one of my many spare OCC Lip Tar brushes to use for this purpose. I haven't painted my nails yet, so I'm going to try the oil & salt scrub today, except I'm going to use sugar instead. I may even look into taking biotin supplements.

 

[Fuzzy]

Thank you, Fuzzy! 'Polish in a pan' - if you ever start a blog or shop or anything related to nail polish, you'll know how to name it!

:haha:

Beautiful manis! :eyelove: I never got the chance to do my Christmas mani, so I wore the mani I already had on by default. Butter London Fairy Lights + Colors by Llarowe Pink Twinkle - middle, ring Butter London Fairy Lights + Enchanted Polish Queen of the Castle - index, pinky, thumb Here's my previous December Blingtastic mani. It was so sparkly and shimmery in person. It reminded me of Christmas wrapping paper. Colors by Llarowe Rudy - middle, ring Chanel Gold Fingers + Colors by Llarowe Xmas 2013 - index, pinky, thumb Things got crazy in November and December because of all the holiday sales. Too many good ones to resist. I want to say that my polish purchases will slow down in 2014, but I honestly don't know if they will. I plan to buy the new Scofflaws on 1/5 and I've already made arrangements to buy the new Dior spring colors on 1/15. I also made a Dollish Polish order today. All holos.

• Totes Magotes
• Bubbles
• Buttercup
• Space, The Final Frontier - HYPERDRIVE

I missed the Dollish Christmas colors I wanted. I thought they would be around till the end of the month, but I think they were removed right after Christmas. I really want the new Dollish color in the [COLOR=181818]January A Box Indied. I wish I could get it without the box. I don't buy the other brands that are included, so I'm not interested in them.[/COLOR] I'm going to do my nails now with what should've been my Christmas mani. Then I'll change them Tuesday for my New Year's Eve mani. I also have a ton of haul pics to post. I'll do it later today. I want to add that I love the Dior Huile Abricot for travel. The brush applicator makes it so convenient and mess free to apply while I'm out. I'll keep it in my purse to apply when I'm out, and will use Lemony Flutter while at home. I also bought the Paw-some Cuticle Butter from Llarowe to try out. I like it so far.

Very pretty, CartoonChic! Ugh when did this happen!?

This day just keeps getting better hboy:

 

[Anitacska]

Beautiful manis!

I never got the chance to do my Christmas mani, so I wore the mani I already had on by default.

Butter London Fairy Lights + Colors by Llarowe Pink Twinkle - middle, ring
Butter London Fairy Lights + Enchanted Polish Queen of the Castle - index, pinky, thumb




Here's my previous December Blingtastic mani. It was so sparkly and shimmery in person. It reminded me of Christmas wrapping paper.

Colors by Llarowe Rudy - middle, ring
Chanel Gold Fingers + Colors by Llarowe Xmas 2013 - index, pinky, thumb




Things got crazy in November and December because of all the holiday sales. Too many good ones to resist. I want to say that my polish purchases will slow down in 2014, but I honestly don't know if they will. I plan to buy the new Scofflaws on 1/5 and I've already made arrangements to buy the new Dior spring colors on 1/15.

I also made a Dollish Polish order today. All holos.

• Totes Magotes
• Bubbles
• Buttercup
• Space, The Final Frontier - HYPERDRIVE

I missed the Dollish Christmas colors I wanted. I thought they would be around till the end of the month, but I think they were removed right after Christmas. I really want the new Dollish color in the January A Box Indied. I wish I could get it without the box. I don't buy the other brands that are included, so I'm not interested in them.

I'm going to do my nails now with what should've been my Christmas mani. Then I'll change them Tuesday for my New Year's Eve mani. I also have a ton of haul pics to post. I'll do it later today. I want to add that I love the Dior Huile Abricot for travel. The brush applicator makes it so convenient and mess free to apply while I'm out. I'll keep it in my purse to apply when I'm out, and will use Lemony Flutter while at home. I also bought the Paw-some Cuticle Butter from Llarowe to try out. I like it so far.

Love your manis CC! The pink one especially is so gorgeous!

Quote: Originally Posted by Fuzzy

Very pretty, CartoonChic!

Ugh when did this happen!?


This day just keeps getting better

Oh no!

My Rainbow Connection order from Thursday has already arrived. Only a small one.

I've just done my nails with Darling Diva Polish Purple Rain, had enough of golds, greens and reds. Next mani is going to be KBShimmer Snow Much Fun. Luckily, no snow here, but it is winter, so hey.

I'm off to bed, got a bad cold and my right ear has been blocked for days. Ugh.