Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

Come to think of it, I also have a package on it's way from her.

Luckily it only contains one polish and a stamper. Do you know if the three of you you mention are all in the UK or is it just random? Oh, I just checked: my package has departed from Japan on Monday. No wonder they are usually coming rather quickly. We get packages (ordered) from Japan in less than a week!

Thanks! I happened to found it. I'm not familiar with the doll itself but it has on it's head my fave Ladurée pastry: Ispanah. And it's a 'redhead'

, so why not!

Yes, from Dappen Dish. I think I managed to order them rather early because I had difficulties to even find swatches to decide.

Thanks!


Yes, it's pretty! But those Glams!

Lucky you! I just got a message from local DHL and they tried to mislead me to pay for their services 18,60 Euros minimun on top of the VAT which will be over 26 Euros (!). I called them and said I won't pay any extra. Unfortunately I'm not able to avoid the VAT. I have to declare it fully. If not, I'm screwed if they want to see the receipt.

On a better note, my first two EPs came through!

Current mani's PP allure. I got some stickers with the order so I slapped some on.

There are at least 3 of us that I know of in the UK! They are actually being very strange about it, I was told I'm not allowed to post anything on the C4N fangroup about it, but managed to gather a little info. She says they've asked USPS to trace the packages and I should wait until 28 days have passed since my order. That's not much help really. Why is yours coming from Japan? Maybe mine are taking a round the world tour as well.

I did find the CC holos on eBay and ordered them from Dappen Dish. Hope they won't go missing.

No news on my EPs yet either. The second package was posted a bit after the first though. According to the tracking, the first one is in the UK. Hopefully it'll come tomorrow.

Oh why would you have to pay DHL on top of the VAT? Now I'm wondering if I'll have an extra charge as well and this wasn't the actual VAT. Weird.

Love your mani. Been thinking about getting Allure, but it always gets pushed back. Just ordered 2 CbLs yesterday, one is the RC anniversary exclusive. There's also going to be 2 RC exclusive Glams on Friday.

I nearly cried this morning, managed to completely break off my index nail finger during dog walking, the whole white bit snapped off. Couldn't bear to look at a stump and have to cut the others short to match, so I went out and bought some press on nails. First time ever I've used one and I think I should've gone with a slightly smaller one, but it's not too bad. It also stuck on a bit wonky. Oh well. At least I don't have a stump, it looks okay from a distance. Mani is CbL That's a Fact Jack with Kelara Tinsel Town on the accents. No sun today, in fact it's raining.

 

[MRV]

There are at least 3 of us that I know of in the UK! They are actually being very strange about it, I was told I'm not allowed to post anything on the C4N fangroup about it, but managed to gather a little info. She says they've asked USPS to trace the packages and I should wait until 28 days have passed since my order. That's not much help really. Why is yours coming from Japan? Maybe mine are taking a round the world tour as well.

I did find the CC holos on eBay and ordered them from Dappen Dish. Hope they won't go missing.

No news on my EPs yet either. The second package was posted a bit after the first though. According to the tracking, the first one is in the UK. Hopefully it'll come tomorrow.

Oh why would you have to pay DHL on top of the VAT? Now I'm wondering if I'll have an extra charge as well and this wasn't the actual VAT. Weird.

Love your mani. Been thinking about getting Allure, but it always gets pushed back. Just ordered 2 CbLs yesterday, one is the RC anniversary exclusive. There's also going to be 2 RC exclusive Glams on Friday.

I nearly cried this morning, managed to completely break off my index nail finger during dog walking, the whole white bit snapped off. Couldn't bear to look at a stump and have to cut the others short to match, so I went out and bought some press on nails. First time ever I've used one and I think I should've gone with a slightly smaller one, but it's not too bad. It also stuck on a bit wonky. Oh well. At least I don't have a stump, it looks okay from a distance. Mani is CbL That's a Fact Jack with Kelara Tinsel Town on the accents. No sun today, in fact it's raining.

Uh, that does not sound good. Hope they just don't want to worry people and you get things sorted out. My package has travelled from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, and I guess the shortest way from there is via Japan. Normally I don't check out where my packages travel, so I don't know what the norm is.

Safe journey for dappen dishes and EPs! Hope you will get them soon.

DHL just would love me to pay them a minimum of 18.60 for the declaration. But since I can do it myself for free, I don't want to pay them any more than I already have to (the VAT).

Thanks! I was not really meaning to order any PPs but there was a -15% discount so I grabbed a few.

Outch! But a good save! I have sometimes had a look at those press on nails, but they never seem to fit (too short/narrow etc). Pretty mani! I think I also have this lovely CbL green (I should also just wear my old stuff and not think about new things).

 

[Anitacska]

Uh, that does not sound good. Hope they just don't want to worry people and you get things sorted out. My package has travelled from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, and I guess the shortest way from there is via Japan. Normally I don't check out where my packages travel, so I don't know what the norm is.

Safe journey for dappen dishes and EPs! Hope you will get them soon.

DHL just would love me to pay them a minimum of 18.60 for the declaration. But since I can do it myself for free, I don't want to pay them any more than I already have to (the VAT).

Thanks! I was not really meaning to order any PPs but there was a -15% discount so I grabbed a few.

Outch! But a good save! I have sometimes had a look at those press on nails, but they never seem to fit (too short/narrow etc). Pretty mani! I think I also have this lovely CbL green (I should also just wear my old stuff and not think about new things).

Thanks.

Still no C4N packages. I'm beginning to give up hope now. But my first EP package has arrived and I also got the two FB group exclusive CbLs.





The CbLs look a bit like the other two EP, but these are crazy bright, that pink is properly neon!

I tried on Rainbow Juice over my existing mani (little finger) and since it was sunny, here's another picture.

 

[Fuzzy]

Thanks.

Still no C4N packages. I'm beginning to give up hope now. But my first EP package has arrived and I also got the two FB group exclusive CbLs.





The CbLs look a bit like the other two EP, but these are crazy bright, that pink is properly neon!

I tried on Rainbow Juice over my existing mani (little finger) and since it was sunny, here's another picture.

Nice little haul!

 

[Fuzzy]

I had very little time to do a mani and my nails are pretty stained right now so I slapped on some Nfu Oh 66 quickly! I've worn this before

 

[MRV]

A quick post: EdM Gilded Grove with FF Lion's Breath

 

[Anneri]

Hello ladies, I've had a slight nailpolish slump lately - I did a few halfhearted manis, but was kind of bored with both designs and polishes themselves. I lurked in here, but lost my polishing mojo somewhere. I ordered some Elevations during their Labor Day sale, plus the September indie box when it was discounted. That one came today and I'm really happy with it. The Crows Toes and Girly Bits weren't colours I would usually go for, but maybe just what I need - something to help me to get out of this rut! Will post pics later. @Anitacska - so sorry about your nail! The press-ons you chose though look really good - very lifelike! As always admiring your hauls - so broke lately... Sigh. Btw, that C4N thing sounds shady, especially she telling you not to post about it on fb?! Strange. I'm quite concerned about my elevation package, it has been sitting in Chicago for a few days and We're leaving for Italy next week. The post office will only hold packages for seven days and we'll be away for longer than that. So stupid. @MRV, lovely manis, especially the ones you used the zebra decals and the swirley ones! I got some Elevations because I could remember you wearing them! @Fuzzy, love that Nfu Oh! Awesome colour. Are you still watching TinyKittens? I'm totally addicted by now. @PQ I have Alcatraz too and love it to bits. In fact once I bought it twice because I saw it on sale and was like 'oooh, great colour!'

 

[Anneri]

So, here's the September box. I actually liked the box they came in lots, so nice!

Here's CrowsToes Shiny Happy People, the thumb is 'warm', the other nails show its cold state. I'll try to stamp over it later.

Here's some kind of marble look I did with the sephora ombré set, I really liked that one:

And this one is a Hema wine coloured holo with Max Factor Fantasy Fire over it - if you have FF, try it with a dark red holo! So nice.

 

[Honi]

Here's one of my latest manis : Leighton Denny - Athena Divine. It's like a starry galactic sky :O

 

[Anneri]

And finally an EP release that is reminiscent of their former glory! Like the lower three a LOT.

 

[Anitacska]

Here's one of my latest manis : Leighton Denny - Athena Divine. It's like a starry galactic sky :O

Very pretty! How's Tina? Has she recovered already?

Quote: Originally Posted by Anneri

And finally an EP release that is reminiscent of their former glory! Like the lower three a LOT.

Eh, I don't know. The purple is gorgeous, but the slime green one and that dark one next to the purple....

The two on the left look like Vampires Suck and To Die For. The light brown one looks like Autumn. I actually really like this recent collection, and that purple would've fitted right in.

I have loads of hauls to show (I was unpacking orders half of today!) and my mani, but I'll do it in a separate post.

 

[Anitacska]

EP newsletter says it won't be a pre-order. She's fucking mental! Oh well, I only want the purple one anyway. Those 3 are indeed Autumn, VS and TDF,

Anyway... here's my mani, Kelara Uranus with Deborah Lippmann Shake Your Money Maker.



The the hauls. Glams and new EdMs from Mei Mei's:





RC exclusive anniversary CbL and Rare Orchid plus splat vinyls:



Femme Fatale order: exclusive Lilypads



Femme Fatales, the top row are the store exclusives (from other stores), bottom row are from the Alice in Wonderland collection:





Phew!

 

[Anneri]

Thanks.

That's a cool earring!

I've trimmed the press on nail down and it looks really good now, still a bit wide, I think I'll go with a slightly smaller size next, but it's okay.

Today I saved my spreadsheet onto an external hard drive, definitely don't want to lose that!


Very pretty. If in doubt, use a holo polish!

Very pretty! We're wearing similar manis today (you'll see).


Hi Anneri! Apparently USPS have been really bad about updating the tracking, so don't worry, your package might turn up any day now. Somebody on FB received her 2 C4N packages and even afterwards when she checked they were still showing that they were in LA. So I'm still hoping mine will come too, but not very likely now. Hers were posted about a week after mine.

As for my hauling, to be honest, I shouldn't really, but I'm kind of just buying everything now while I can. I very much doubt my husband will give me money for nail polish after he moves out. Still no date yet, but hopefully soon.


Like your manis, esp the marble one!

I have to say, what made me a bit wary of ordering that box was that all the makers made something they don't normally do and I thought you never know how they turn out, hahaha.


Very pretty! How's Tina? Has she recovered already?


Eh, I don't know. The purple is gorgeous, but the slime green one and that dark one next to the purple....

The two on the left look like Vampires Suck and To Die For. The light brown one looks like Autumn. I actually really like this recent collection, and that purple would've fitted right in.

I have loads of hauls to show (I was unpacking orders half of today!) and my mani, but I'll do it in a separate post.

Heh, very telling that I thought the best three shades are indeed old ones! Well, I don't believe I don't have a chance to get them if it's not a pre-order. Oh well, I'll live.

Haha, that thought crossed my mind just today! But I really like all of them, even if the thermal shift in the CrowsToes isn't that pronounced.

And thank you about your kind words about my manis and the encouragement re USPS!

 

[rekhyt]

Anneri, you might get lucky with those three. I remember last year they were available for what seemed hours.

 

[Anneri]

Anneri, you might get lucky with those three. I remember last year they were available for what seemed hours.

Wow, thank you rekhyt! It's 19.00 for us, right?

 

[rekhyt]

Wow, thank you rekhyt! It's 19.00 for us, right?

Yes, I think so. I always end up double and triple checking the time conversion websites on restock days, though.

 

[Anitacska]

Anneri, you might get lucky with those three.  I remember last year they were available for what seemed hours.

Yeah, those well be available for ages. I just want the purple one. The timing is bad too, 6 pm, dinner time. I either score it straight away or just have to give up.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thanks Fuzzy!


Thanks! I really like F&E, it's quite a muted pine green colour, but very pretty.

Nice mani! Need to get myself some zebra vinyls!

I've done that several times too. And sometimes I see a polish and think, ooh, I love it, then check and realise I have it!

Thank you!


This is very pretty!

My current mani is Liquid Sky Lacquer Forget Me Not and Dream (silver holo with blue to violet flakies).



I also did my toes for probably the last time this year, it's CbL Rednecks & Rubies.



Still no sign of my C4N orders. No updates from USPS, nothing.

I like your mani - and LOVE your pedi! It's one of the CbLs I skipped - I was "off" glitters when it was released, but it's stunning.
So sorry about the C4N stuff, it's really annoying for you. I've never had an issue with them - in fact, they're one of my favourite dealers, always quick and never any customs or issues (apart from the odd cancellation due to oversells!). I really hope they turn up - I'd like to continue to use them!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Oh dear, it sounds like we've all been a little disappointed by our blacks...
Sorry you've joined that set, but I can see a little something extra with this one, even if it is subtle!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thanks, PQ! You need to pull that CC out, it's lovely! Talking about CC, I got two of the new CC holos, Just My Luck and What's Your Sign?


Oh, lovely! The holo is so pretty and love this colour, too.


Thanks! Those zebra vinyls are a PITA!

Lovely mani! Are the flakies visible (the shift)? We've also been having a really nice weather but I still have not done any pedis this year. Red looks nice on toes.

Aw, hope you'll get your C4N orders.

Just popped into my mind: I got the third NP Helmer last week. I assembled it but have not put anything in it yet. I hope I won't run out of drawer space soon because there's no more room for new Helmers.


Thanks, Fuzzy! Oh, I don't want to think about loosing my NP lists on my phone. (I've already lost calendar notes ). My phone's really old though (3G

) so some day I will have to get a new one.

What's with this 'it's just black' black polishes? I think SaA looks nice though, goes well with your skin tone.


Latest mani's Pahlish Khanbaliq with Cirque Cypress.

Very pretty, I love the swirls, stunning!