Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[PearlyQueen]

okay that is it!

you gals have to share the nail polish sources with me. Larrowe has nothing in stock! I need my A England and other holos. I am not the biggest trend chaser--I will not do crazy stalking stay up all night hit F5 until my finger falls off nonsense. I don't mine the last release being restocked while other people are going bonkers for the latest IT color.

(dont mention enchanted to me I have heard milliseconds are needed to check out)

thanks

edit to add-I am overly fond of what I call paddle brushes.... thats dior or lancome or ysl or loreal or even I guess OPI pro-wide. not spindly brushes like chanel. If there happens to be an indie who uses wider brushes please let me know!!!

Hi Elkaknits! I don't know where you're based but if you're happy ordering from the US then www.color4nails.com is a good place to pick up a-England and some other cool brands.
Honestly, if you hear about an Enchanted Polish preorder you can get them with no problem at all during the ordering window (usually an hour, but last time it was a full day) - no madness there but it's still nuts if it's not a preorder. If you sign up for her newsletter it says which type of restock she'll be doing when she sends out the notice.
Can't help with the brush thing though, I don't own any of those brands, and I can't for the life of me think of a brand with a really wide brush.

 

[awickedshape]

okay that is it! you gals have to share the nail polish sources with me.  Larrowe has nothing in stock!  I need my A England and other holos.  I am not the biggest trend chaser--I will not do crazy stalking stay up all night hit F5 until my finger falls off nonsense.  I don't mine the last release being restocked while other people are going bonkers for the latest IT color.   (dont mention enchanted to me I have heard milliseconds are needed to check out) thanks edit to add-I am overly fond of what I call paddle  brushes.... thats dior or lancome or ysl or loreal or even I guess OPI pro-wide.  not spindly brushes like chanel.  If there happens to be an indie who uses wider brushes please let me know!!!

Not sure about availability where you are but Ruby Kisses has a great wide brush and formula.

 

[Anitacska]

Tango is much nicer than I expected, I think I skipped that one. It works well with your franken.

Thank you. I don't think Tango is a must have, but it is slightly different from other multichromes with the same shift as they seem to be more grey, whereas this is more green when you look at it directly, then shifts to blue and purple.

I just realised I haven't actually shown you the Paint the Rainbow box, so here it is.







My favourite ones are the Bear and the DML.

I haven't got any new manis to show as I spent last night doing my daghter's nails again, toes and fingers! She's such a little diva now, hahaha!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I can't really think of indies with wide brushes, I don't actually like them too wide myself. Most brands have decent brushes, so I'm not fussed. Like PQ said Enchanted is now very easy to come by, pre-orders are really easy. Color4Nails is good, also Harlow & Co (Canada) and Mei Mei (Singapore) both stock A-England and lots of other lovely brands and ship worldwide. If you're in Europe, the Hypnotic Polish would be my first choice. Also, you can order directly from the brands, most of them have their own shops.


There was another massive scramble last night, I didn't take part, but saw on FB. It was the Fair Maiden launch/restock and people couldn't even check out after 2 hours of trying, so in the end they called the restock off. She really needs to sort out her website, it's horrible.


I am totally addicted! I have so many orders coming, 2 from Different Dimension, 3 from C4N, 2 from RC (although one only has one polish in it for me, I placed an order to help out someone as she was on a plane at the time of the TFL restock). I bought 4 Bears last night.


Thank you. I don't think Tango is a must have, but it is slightly different from other multichromes with the same shift as they seem to be more grey, whereas this is more green when you look at it directly, then shifts to blue and purple.

I just realised I haven't actually shown you the Paint the Rainbow box, so here it is.







My favourite ones are the Bear and the DML.

I haven't got any new manis to show as I spent last night doing my daghter's nails again, toes and fingers! She's such a little diva now, hahaha!

I agree about Harlow and Meimei.
I didn't realise Fair Maiden was such a popular brand! The launches I've got involved with were all for Powder Perfect and I had no issues - I don't think they cause the same panic buying mode! I also think that C4N are picking up a lot of the Llarowe customers who are now looking for a new stockist.
Sounds like some pretty hauls on the way, look forward to seeing them! I guess nail polish addiction is genetic...

 

[Fuzzy]

Anyone seen the furore over Mentality over the last couple of weeks?
http://www.themercurialmagpie.com/2015/08/mentality-polish-mistakes-happen-but-this-response-is-unacceptable.html

I have so nearly bought some many times, it's just luck that I haven't yet - but I thought I'd post this in case anyone who owns some hasn't heard about the medical issues they've been causing.
Quote: Originally Posted by Anitacska


Yes, I've been following it on IG and FB. To me the most disturbing thing isn't what happened to people, it's how they've been dealing wit the issue. They're now apparently not refunding anyone and the guys seems to be having a mental breakdown. I'm guessing (hoping) they'll have to close down soon, especially now that the lawyers of the makers of Armitex(?) base have got in touch with them. Apparently they've mixed their own base, it went wrong, so they blamed it on the makers of the original base. Trouble is, that base is used by companies like Nubar and noone else has reported any issues with it. I have a few of their older polishes and I'm pretty sure they're fine, but I also bought one for my daughter in February and that might be a dodgy one. Luckily she hasn't used it yet and isn't into nail polish anyway (that's my older daughter).

I bet they were either making their own base without proper knowledge or credentials and/or adding stuff they shouldn't have to pre-made base. And if that is the case something was deeply wrong in the head of that guy long before the poop hit the fan! The injuries are just awful!

 

[Dolly Snow]

Hey guys, if you haven't seen @Janice's announcement already, please take a moment to read it. Thank you!

Will you help save Specktra?

 

[Fuzzy]

I can't really think of indies with wide brushes, I don't actually like them too wide myself. Most brands have decent brushes, so I'm not fussed. Like PQ said Enchanted is now very easy to come by, pre-orders are really easy. Color4Nails is good, also Harlow & Co (Canada) and Mei Mei (Singapore) both stock A-England and lots of other lovely brands and ship worldwide. If you're in Europe, the Hypnotic Polish would be my first choice. Also, you can order directly from the brands, most of them have their own shops.


There was another massive scramble last night, I didn't take part, but saw on FB. It was the Fair Maiden launch/restock and people couldn't even check out after 2 hours of trying, so in the end they called the restock off. She really needs to sort out her website, it's horrible.


I am totally addicted! I have so many orders coming, 2 from Different Dimension, 3 from C4N, 2 from RC (although one only has one polish in it for me, I placed an order to help out someone as she was on a plane at the time of the TFL restock). I bought 4 Bears last night.


Thank you. I don't think Tango is a must have, but it is slightly different from other multichromes with the same shift as they seem to be more grey, whereas this is more green when you look at it directly, then shifts to blue and purple.

I just realised I haven't actually shown you the Paint the Rainbow box, so here it is.







My favourite ones are the Bear and the DML.

I haven't got any new manis to show as I spent last night doing my daghter's nails again, toes and fingers! She's such a little diva now, hahaha!

nice haul!

 

[Fuzzy]

China Glaze Running in Circles with a coat of CG Make A Spectacle on the accent

I went to a big Tiki party on Saturday it was super fun (and very expensive! lol) it was great to see everyone dressed up! I'm still worn out :sleepy:

 

[Anitacska]

pretty mani! I love It's Spring Somewhere! Great haul too!



If it isn't Arminex's fault, I wonder if charges will be filed... because if someone was busy libeling my company I would take umbrage to that in a serious way!


I'm glad you had a nice trip! Best of luck on whatever choice you guys make!

gorgeous mani!

Great manis! the Glam! is really pretty!

Very nice! great colour shifts!

I'm not sure about wide brushes other than Colors by Llarowe and Picture Polish (newer bottles), they both have a more rectangular shaped brush.

nice haul!

Thanks Fuzzy!

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China Glaze Running in Circles with a coat of CG Make A Spectacle on the accent




I went to a big Tiki party on Saturday it was super fun (and very expensive! lol) it was great to see everyone dressed up! I'm still worn out

Ooh that's a lovely green! Been meaning to ask, what is a Tiki party exactly?

 

[Anitacska]

My current mani, inspired by MRV because Crystal Couture is just too gorgeous!

The dark one is Glam Polish Cancer (HP exclusive). It's a nice holo with red sparkles, but no sun today, so these are the best pictures I could take.

 

[Fuzzy]

My current mani, inspired by MRV because Crystal Couture is just too gorgeous!

The dark one is Glam Polish Cancer (HP exclusive). It's a nice holo with red sparkles, but no sun today, so these are the best pictures I could take.

Gorgeous! a great polish pairing!

 

[Anitacska]

ah Nubars too for some people? I haven't had time to read any new stuff on this the past couple days.

Thanks! it's one of my all time favourite polishes!

Ummm explaining tiki... well there's this wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiki_culture ...so the aesthetics of Polynesian culture became a popular thing in the US in the 1930s and then became very popular after WW2 when the service men that had been stationed in the area went home and travel by plane increased. So basically we dress up in Hawaiian dresses & shirts and drink a lot of rum and listen to bands play surf music lol I hope that makes some sense!

Gorgeous! a great polish pairing!

Yes, it seems like it might just be the base after all! I think I'll put my few Nubars aside as well as my Mentalities until this is all cleared up.

Thank you.

That sounds fun. Thanks for explaining it to me.

 

[MRV]

Two lovely polishes, I like these a lot!
Sorry you had issues with C4N, I've never had a problem ordering from them - but I don't think I've been involved in a really popular launch on their site.

Thank you, PQ! This was the first time for me, too. Although I missed out on the previous FF release. I think they are now just getting loads of new customers and they are not prepared.

 

[MRV]

Yes, it seems like it might just be the base after all! I think I'll put my few Nubars aside as well as my Mentalities until this is all cleared up.

Thank you.

That sounds fun. Thanks for explaining it to me.

Oh, no. Nubars, too?! I have a total collection I have not worn yet but otherwise I don't think I have much else.


Latest mani's PP enchanting (with some KBS She's Beyond Kelp). The colors are washed out here - enchanting is an awesome green. If you love green, get it, I say!

 

[rekhyt]

Quote: Originally Posted by Anitacska
I just realised I haven't actually shown you the Paint the Rainbow box, so here it is.







My favourite ones are the Bear and the DML.

I haven't got any new manis to show as I spent last night doing my daghter's nails again, toes and fingers! She's such a little diva now, hahaha!


I received my box today and I'm really happy I decided to get one! Love, love, love the Lilypad and the Bear. I didn't know Dark Metal Lacquer before and I'm impressed, beautiful colour and formula. I bet I'll knock over the bottle while in the middle of a mani, though. ;D

I have to say I am a bit disappointed in the CbL... It's pretty and good quality and I love green/teal but it seems she has made a lot of other green/teals that look really similar. And I don't see much of a connection to the inspiration pic.

 

[awickedshape]

I don't think I've heard of Fair Maiden before - but you seem to have one at least! A little Diva in the making for sure! retty: Quote: Thanks, Fuzzy! I went to two H&Ms here but did not find anything Honi posted. Very pretty! And you Tiki Party sounds fun. :supacool: :haha: Very pretty indeed! CC made my IG explode! I don't know why. The photo is not even a good one. Oh, no. Nubars, too?! I have a total collection I have not worn yet but otherwise I don't think I have much else. Latest mani's PP enchanting (with some KBS She's Beyond Kelp). The colors are washed out here - enchanting is an awesome green. If you love green, get it, I say!

That's lovely!

 

[MRV]

That's lovely!

Thanks, AWS!


A new mani's Enchanted September 2014 with some Glam Crystal Couture.

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks, AWS!


A new mani's Enchanted September 2014 with some Glam Crystal Couture.

Aah, so pretty! Must dig out my EP September 2014. Did you do the heart freehand? Very nice!

My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Oceanic with ILNP Ice House (H) on the accents (over the Lilypad). I wasn't sure if they'd work together, but they do. The Lilypad is an amazing blue colour, really vibrant.

My first (of 2) Different Dimension order came yesterday. I have a bit of a buyers' remorse though as Quasar looks way too similar to Delta Aquarids. Different glitter/flakies, but the base colour is very similar. Oh well. They are all really pretty, love Space-Time (the green one).

 

[Anitacska]

Mei Mei has just restocked a bunch of Takkos if anyone's interested.

 

[MRV]

Mei Mei has just restocked a bunch of Takkos if anyone's interested.

Unfortunately I have to pass. She's (and they're) expensive and I just pushed the button for 13 FFs. Had to after noticing that FF now has some hard-to-get stockist's exclusives for sale and the AUD is weak, and even with the insane shipping (and 24% VAT!) the price per bottle is the almost same as all the polishes from stockists not counting shipping costs. Plus, now I don't have to stalk and can avoid a possible site problem with C4N (> and multiorders)! Unfortunately I was a bit late and was not able to get the COTM, but maybe later.