boschicka
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None for me. I hit the Tonic release pretty hard.
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None for me. I hit the Tonic release pretty hard.
Anitacska
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I bought some Tonics too. 3 holo multichrome, one multichrome and one UP magnetics. I wasn't too keen on paying $16 for the UP ones, but got Xtravagance in the end. I saw Lindsey swatch it over blue and it looked amazing.
boschicka
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I've lost all sense of right and wrong where makeup and polish prices are concerned.
I'm definitely excited to layer the Tonics over other colors.
Anitacska
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I've lost all sense of right and wrong where makeup and polish prices are concerned.
I'm definitely excited to layer the Tonics over other colors.
Ugh, me too. I spend so much on polish all the time. At least I don't buy make up anymore.
Which Tonics did you get?
boschicka
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Drag Race, Xtravaganza, Ru, Caliente, Flawless, Queen, Divine, & Detox
Anitacska
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Nice! I also ordered Drag Race. Flawless is nice, but I think I can get one of the Bow Polish multichrome magnetics (or the ones with holo even) in a similar effect for about half the price. I nearly got Detox (for free shipping), but a friend asked me to order Chasing Concrete, so I didn't in the end. I will probably get it when I run out of my black base coat.
boschicka
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I had a more difficult time than usual discerning what each one would look like, so I just went for it and ordered most of them. I skipped the one that looked blue with a yellow to peach stripe. I despised that color combo and that one looked fairly consistent in most pics as something I wouldn't like.
I actually have a difficult time with indie polishes. They have so many shifty components, it's really difficult for me to get a feel of what they will truly be like in person. And so many pics are just close-ups, which drives me bonkers. How about a few hand pics so I can get an overall feel for it. Another thing I struggle with are multichrome polishes with holo particles. I can never tell from pics if the holo particles will blend in and add to the beauty or if they will stand out and look like my polish has some sort of pox.
Anitacska
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I had a more difficult time than usual discerning what each one would look like, so I just went for it and ordered most of them. I skipped the one that looked blue with a yellow to peach stripe. I despised that color combo and that one looked fairly consistent in most pics as something I wouldn't like.
I actually have a difficult time with indie polishes. They have so many shifty components, it's really difficult for me to get a feel of what they will truly be like in person. And so many pics are just close-ups, which drives me bonkers. How about a few hand pics so I can get an overall feel for it. Another thing I struggle with are multichrome polishes with holo particles. I can never tell from pics if the holo particles will blend in and add to the beauty or if they will stand out and look like my polish has some sort of pox.
I'm the same, couldn't stand the look of Diva Royale, that blue and yellow/orange combo is not nice. I generally pass on dark blue polishes anyway, I didn't get #chibound or even Cookie Monster as I'm not crazy about those blues. I found Queen a bit dull too. I still like Flawless, but I'm not paying $16 for it.
My biggest trouble with indie polishes is trying to pair them up. I normally try to wear more than one polish in a mani, due to my huge amount of untrieds, but it's really difficult with complex polishes as there's so much going on. Used to be much easier with creams and plain holos, usually just added some glitters on top and done.
Sometimes I just give up and wear them alone.
PearlyQueen
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Thank you! My ex treated me (us) to a Chinese lunch and just had cake, so I'm feeling very spoilt today.
A belated happy birthday from me! Sounds like you had a good day!
xxx
PearlyQueen
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All of these are lovely, and I don't think I have any of them! I think I like Welfare Queen best.
PearlyQueen
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Not shocked! I got three (red, turquoise and blue) - they're still available today and mine have already shipped, so a very different experience from an EP restock!
I planned to ship direct to UK this time, but international shipping was a lot more expensive than for real EPs, so I ended up going to Stackry.
PearlyQueen
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I had a more difficult time than usual discerning what each one would look like, so I just went for it and ordered most of them. I skipped the one that looked blue with a yellow to peach stripe. I despised that color combo and that one looked fairly consistent in most pics as something I wouldn't like.
I actually have a difficult time with indie polishes. They have so many shifty components, it's really difficult for me to get a feel of what they will truly be like in person. And so many pics are just close-ups, which drives me bonkers. How about a few hand pics so I can get an overall feel for it. Another thing I struggle with are multichrome polishes with holo particles. I can never tell from pics if the holo particles will blend in and add to the beauty or if they will stand out and look like my polish has some sort of pox.
I can totally relate to the pox idea, I didn't buy anything with bits in for years because I was concerned about that, I still filter out using that image when I'm shopping for flakies and glitters today - I can't say I always get it right though!
Anitacska
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Thank you! I did!
Thank you! I'm trying to think which collection Welfare Queen was from, it's one of my newest Glams. Ah, it was this one: Glam Polish Limited Edition Glow Collection - DeLishious Nails
Have you heard that she's coming back? Nothing new yet, only restocking the Harry Potter collection, and I didn't want any of those in the first place, so yay!
I didn't even think about looking at the international shipping, but I saw on Facebook that it was rather high. I didn't get my shipping email, but I've checked and it has shipped. I'll be interested to see what they're like. Someone said she's not using specktraflair for the holo, that's why they're cheaper. Not sure I can see the difference.
Haha, can't say that'e ever bothered me, I love flakies!
PearlyQueen
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I was so tempted to buy Glams, filled a basket but didn't check out - I'm really undecided about the Magical Spells collection, the reds look so rich but I'm concerned they'll be a bit boring in real life.
Anitacska
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Yeah, I'm the same, they look pretty, but a bit too samey to other stuff now. I'm over these shifting shimmers / UPs. I'll wait and see what she comes out with next.
On another note, I really like the new EdM collection, she needs to slow down, because I really can't keep up!
Anitacska
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My ES/EP order has finally arrived at Stackry. Took about a week, very slow, not sure why. Still a month until I ship them though, so won't see them soon.
I have a few manis to share, I even did some nail art at the weekend! (And ordered some new stamping plates from Whatsup Nails as they had a 20% off sale going on.)
First mani is Femme Fatale Aurora Borealis (thermal)
Next is Cupcake Polish Field of Flowers with Glam Polish Lunar Eclipsed. The Cupcake is so pretty, but it started chipping on me very quickly. Such a shame.
Next one is Femme Fatale Kida (thermal) with decals made with Glitter Gal Marine Blue (2012 untried) and Bondi Blue. Probably the last time I've worn a thermal this spring as it's supposed to be 22-24 C degrees from tomorrow.
My current mani is Colors by Llarowe Rockin' My Juju with Glam Polish The Wars to Come
I have a few manis to share, I even did some nail art at the weekend! (And ordered some new stamping plates from Whatsup Nails as they had a 20% off sale going on.)
First mani is Femme Fatale Aurora Borealis (thermal)
Next is Cupcake Polish Field of Flowers with Glam Polish Lunar Eclipsed. The Cupcake is so pretty, but it started chipping on me very quickly. Such a shame.
Next one is Femme Fatale Kida (thermal) with decals made with Glitter Gal Marine Blue (2012 untried) and Bondi Blue. Probably the last time I've worn a thermal this spring as it's supposed to be 22-24 C degrees from tomorrow.
My current mani is Colors by Llarowe Rockin' My Juju with Glam Polish The Wars to Come
PearlyQueen
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I'm fairly sure no-one's interested but EP have just restocked their last releases.
Anitacska
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I saw that too. Couldn't even be bothered to mention it, hahaha!
boschicka
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PearlyQueen
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Yes, I've never been that excited about the UPs, I have several but don't feel the urge for more. But I do love a good red!
I've really cut back on EdM, just the odd one here and there these days. I'm sure I saw one I fancied in the new collection though (is there a pink/red flakie?).
