Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Honi]

I am so excited, I am going on a train on tuesday to get a tour of the Mac Pro store in Copenhagen. Have any of you been to a pro store? I'm getting a feeling there will be too many things to look at and I will definitely miss something lol. Anything specific I should take a look at that is pro store only that I wont be able to swatch other places?



Here's one of my latest manis, using a bunch of CND Vinylux nailpolishes and a pink, turquoise and purple ombre foil.. LOVE. THIS.

 

[awickedshape]

I am so excited, I am going on a train on tuesday to get a tour of the Mac Pro store in Copenhagen. Have any of you been to a pro store? I'm getting a feeling there will be too many things to look at and I will definitely miss something lol. Anything specific I should take a look at that is pro store only that I wont be able to swatch other places?  Here's one of my latest manis, using a bunch of CND Vinylux nailpolishes and a pink, turquoise and purple ombre foil.. LOVE. THIS.

Oh, I like this!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I am so excited, I am going on a train on tuesday to get a tour of the Mac Pro store in Copenhagen. Have any of you been to a pro store? I'm getting a feeling there will be too many things to look at and I will definitely miss something lol. Anything specific I should take a look at that is pro store only that I wont be able to swatch other places?



Here's one of my latest manis, using a bunch of CND Vinylux nailpolishes and a pink, turquoise and purple ombre foil.. LOVE. THIS.

Those are just the kind of colours I love - looks fantastic.
I have no MAC suggestions - but have fun!

 

[Anneri]

I tried to watermarble in my right hand as well again with the ombre kit and kinda like it! More pastel - I only used the red and blue over the silver base coat.

 

[Anitacska]

I am so excited, I am going on a train on tuesday to get a tour of the Mac Pro store in Copenhagen. Have any of you been to a pro store? I'm getting a feeling there will be too many things to look at and I will definitely miss something lol. Anything specific I should take a look at that is pro store only that I wont be able to swatch other places?



Here's one of my latest manis, using a bunch of CND Vinylux nailpolishes and a pink, turquoise and purple ombre foil.. LOVE. THIS.

Really nice mani! I should use my foils too, I have plenty. Have fun at Mac. I've been to the pro-store in London, it's tiny, and I was mostly interested in the glitters, so not sure what else there is. But aren't you supposed to be able to get pro products from the regular website now? Or is that only in the UK?

Quote: Originally Posted by Anneri

I tried to watermarble in my right hand as well again with the ombre kit and kinda like it! More pastel - I only used the red and blue over the silver base coat.

Like this one too. This is another thing I should try.

My current mani is CbL Bea Stings with Liquid Sky Lacquer Cupid's Bow over the accents. Bea Stings is so pretty. It's pink, but it has a purple glow from the holo and lots of sparkles. This one is definitely prettier on the nail than in the bottle.





My Bear Pawlishes are on the way! Hope I don't get stung by customs, I'd never ordered from her before, don't know what she's like when it comes to the customs form.

Forgot to say I contacted Stackry last week and they still don't know when they're going to get the licence. Argh!

 

[Anneri]

Thanks. Yes, the purple one was already sold out on RC when I got there, so ordered it from Hypnotic Polish together with their Cupcake Polish exclusive. Hope it arrives soon.

I think my nails are just not long enough for thermals to show up well, plus it's maybe too warm for them to have a good shift.


Gorgeous! What is this Sephora ombre kit? Is it similar to the new OPI collection that you're supposed to be able to mix and use over silver?


Really nice mani! I should use my foils too, I have plenty. Have fun at Mac. I've been to the pro-store in London, it's tiny, and I was mostly interested in the glitters, so not sure what else there is. But aren't you supposed to be able to get pro products from the regular website now? Or is that only in the UK?


Like this one too. This is another thing I should try.

My current mani is CbL Bea Stings with Liquid Sky Lacquer Cupid's Bow over the accents. Bea Stings is so pretty. It's pink, but it has a purple glow from the holo and lots of sparkles. This one is definitely prettier on the nail than in the bottle.





My Bear Pawlishes are on the way! Hope I don't get stung by customs, I'd never ordered from her before, don't know what she's like when it comes to the customs form.

Forgot to say I contacted Stackry last week and they still don't know when they're going to get the licence. Argh!

Yes, it's like the OPI tints and I think Essie is coming out withsome as well and I love it for marbling!
It's this one: http://www.sephora.com/infinite-ombre-nail-design-set-P394847

I love that shade of pink. Gorgeous!

I hope everyone who celebrates Midsommer has a wonderful day too!

 

[Honi]

Really nice mani! I should use my foils too, I have plenty. Have fun at Mac. I've been to the pro-store in London, it's tiny, and I was mostly interested in the glitters, so not sure what else there is. But aren't you supposed to be able to get pro products from the regular website now? Or is that only in the UK?

Well my closest Mac store/counter is 2 hours away so I get to go into Mac and just swatch maybe once a year (And the pro store is 4 hours away with train). We can get the stuff online but it's something else being able to test them on your skin or check out the colors IRL I think

 

[Anitacska]

Well my closest Mac store/counter is 2 hours away so I get to go into Mac and just swatch maybe once a year (And the pro store is 4 hours away with train). We can get the stuff online but it's something else being able to test them on your skin or check out the colors IRL I think

Yes, sure it is. I'm lucky to have two Mac counters nearby, although lately I've not been that interested in Mac as a whole. There was a time when I bought loads from every new collection, but in general I've been buying a lot less make up nowadays. Which is just as well, as I spend loads on np instead.

 

[MRV]

Thank you. Sorry you missed out on the FUNs. Did you want the purple one? I think that went first. I couldn't get online at 4.30 which was the launch time here, it was about 4.45 by the time I managed and RC only had one of the purple one left. By the time I checked out it was gone from my cart. Checked FUN and it was in carts then all gone, so ended up ordering it from Hypnotic Polish (plus their Cupcake Polish exclusive). 10 euros shipping, but what the heck.

Yes, I got 5 of the White Witch FFs, the 2 remianing ones from the Snow White collection and she had 3 random LE ones (COTM I think). Should arrive tomorrow together with the FUNs.

Love the FF so much. Must wear mine soon.

I tried the blobbicure thingy yesterday, but it didn't work for me. The blobs just didn't want to spread, they were just big domes on my nail. So I ended up just smoothing them over. Must have done something wrong. Too big blobs maybe?

Our puppy had his op today, we had him castrated, bless him, he's feeling really sorry for himself tonight.

My current mani is FUN Unconditional Love and the holo version on the accents. I'm sure I have a dupe or two for the non-holo version, but still the shift is gorgeous and the holo version is just wow!

Thanks, Anitacska! No, I wanted the teal FUN, but it was gone by the time I was checking the sit. It was the first one to go from a local shop, too (but their prices are insane). Good to hear you got them all.

@ the blobbicure - you need to drop the spots IMMEDIATELY - like in seconds. I tend to put too big drops, too, but the time is the key here. It might also help if you use a more 'liquid' base - one that does not set fast.

We had to do the same with our dog back in the day. He had a tumor in his groin. I don't think it changed him though. Hope your puppy's doing fine already.

Pretty mani! I don't think I have both versions of any NPs, but it looks really nice.

 

[MRV]

That's a nice little set. I really wish OPI did a mini set of those tints, I want to try them, but don't really need all the big bottles.

Thank you.


Yes, sure it is. I'm lucky to have two Mac counters nearby, although lately I've not been that interested in Mac as a whole. There was a time when I bought loads from every new collection, but in general I've been buying a lot less make up nowadays. Which is just as well, as I spend loads on np instead.

Essie has mini sets of their version of this kind of NP. I was just eyeing them but decided to wait with these. It might actually be a good idea to get these mini bottles. I've always wanted to get some, but I don't want to get the regular polishes in mini.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Great idea - and it looks amazing. Love the colours, well done!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thanks. Yes, the purple one was already sold out on RC when I got there, so ordered it from Hypnotic Polish together with their Cupcake Polish exclusive. Hope it arrives soon.

I think my nails are just not long enough for thermals to show up well, plus it's maybe too warm for them to have a good shift.


Gorgeous! What is this Sephora ombre kit? Is it similar to the new OPI collection that you're supposed to be able to mix and use over silver?


Really nice mani! I should use my foils too, I have plenty. Have fun at Mac. I've been to the pro-store in London, it's tiny, and I was mostly interested in the glitters, so not sure what else there is. But aren't you supposed to be able to get pro products from the regular website now? Or is that only in the UK?


Like this one too. This is another thing I should try.

My current mani is CbL Bea Stings with Liquid Sky Lacquer Cupid's Bow over the accents. Bea Stings is so pretty. It's pink, but it has a purple glow from the holo and lots of sparkles. This one is definitely prettier on the nail than in the bottle.





My Bear Pawlishes are on the way! Hope I don't get stung by customs, I'd never ordered from her before, don't know what she's like when it comes to the customs form.

Forgot to say I contacted Stackry last week and they still don't know when they're going to get the licence. Argh!

Love your mani, I kept nearly buying Bea Stings, but I never did
Now I want it!!! Accent looks good with it too.
I didn't get stung with customs from Bear, so hopefully you won't either! Can't wait to see what you got!
By the way, beware of Live, Love, Polish and Ella Ann Cosmetics on the customs front, both label at full price - and one of them even wrote "nail polish" on the form, I was astounded I actually got that one!
Stackry is getting annoying now, my last email from them said the same.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My new mani is Celestial Cosmetics Callisto:

 

[MRV]

My new mani is Celestial Cosmetics Callisto:

Pretty! Awesome holo.


My current mani was a pita to photograph, but this is KBS Look on the Nightside with some CG Plur-ple.

 

[awickedshape]

Pretty! Awesome holo.


My current mani was a pita to photograph, but this is KBS Look on the Nightside with some CG Plur-ple.

Nice!

 

[Anitacska]

Pretty! Awesome holo.


My current mani was a pita to photograph, but this is KBS Look on the Nightside with some CG Plur-ple.

Very pretty.

Taking about PITA manis, my current one just didn't come out right in the pictures. It's Essie Mint Candy Apple with Essie Sparkle on Top on the accents and MCA is a really nice bright mint green, yet looks pale blue in the pictures. I fiddled with the colours, but that made my fingers look an odd colour. The little hearts are from a cheap polish from Poundland.




Yesterday my pre-ordered Girly Bits Julia polish came from RC. It's so sparkly and pretty. It's a charity polish created by a young man with Downs syndrome and named after his girlfriend. Aaaw!

 

[Anitacska]

My Bear Pawlishes have arrived! And like you said, PQ, no worries about the customs form. I'd be happy to order from her again.





And my rather disappointing mani is Indigo Bananas The Secret to Life. This was incredibly sheer and runny, so took about 4 or 5 coats to look halfway decent. Maybe I should've applied it over a dark base coat, didn't realise how sheer it was. Meh.

 

[Anneri]

My Bear Pawlishes have arrived! And like you said, PQ, no worries about the customs form. I'd be happy to order from her again.





And my rather disappointing mani is Indigo Bananas The Secret to Life. This was incredibly sheer and runny, so took about 4 or 5 coats to look halfway decent. Maybe I should've applied it over a dark base coat, didn't realise how sheer it was. Meh.

Even if the texture was unsatisfactory I love the outcome! Lovely polish.

Btw, the Essies MRV was talking about yesterday are called Watercolor Silk or something like that. I'm really tempted to get them only to watermarble!

My small Llarowe haul came today. Our posties are on strike so it's really hit and miss what arrives and what doesn't atm but there's a big red sticker on the backside of my package 'Do not bend' and what did that moron do?! Tried to cram it into the mailbox, of course. Really relieved that nothing broke. In other good news I got an email yesterday saying that my EPs shipped! So Chelsea doesn't seem to wait until July. Yay!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Pretty! Awesome holo.


My current mani was a pita to photograph, but this is KBS Look on the Nightside with some CG Plur-ple.

That's a beautiful combo, well done capturing it.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My Bear Pawlishes have arrived! And like you said, PQ, no worries about the customs form. I'd be happy to order from her again.





And my rather disappointing mani is Indigo Bananas The Secret to Life. This was incredibly sheer and runny, so took about 4 or 5 coats to look halfway decent. Maybe I should've applied it over a dark base coat, didn't realise how sheer it was. Meh.

Yay for no customs!
I love your Bears, they are all very pretty indeed.
Your finished mani looks lovely - shame it was such a pain to do.