Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[boschicka]

This week's mani is another Anita decant, Illyrian Betelgeuse:
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This one is also nice, but I found it a bit tricky in application, and I felt once I wore it I wished I'd done a fourth coat...
And now I've broken two nails, one not too bad but the other is going to make my mani pictures look horrible! I haven't taken it off yet, but I think I'll have to soon.
Must be the weather, they've been cracking and breaking something chronic lately, after a long period of good behaviour.

Like for the mani
Dislike for the nail breakage

 

[Anitacska]

This week's mani is another Anita decant, Illyrian Betelgeuse:
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This one is also nice, but I found it a bit tricky in application, and I felt once I wore it I wished I'd done a fourth coat...
And now I've broken two nails, one not too bad but the other is going to make my mani pictures look horrible! I haven't taken it off yet, but I think I'll have to soon.
Must be the weather, they've been cracking and breaking something chronic lately, after a long period of good behaviour.

Nice! I don't think I've used this myself. Sorry about the broken nails, mine aren't doing too well either.

 

[Anitacska]

I'm really happy, managed to get 11 oopses from the Tonic sale. They offered to combine orders, so after the initial 8 I went back for 3 more. Discounted international shipping is only $12.80! Mind you, there'll be customs on the order, but at least the oopses were only $9 each.

 

[Anitacska]

Got my PPU Uk February order:

 

[Anitacska]

I've had another hectic, stressful week, but the loft conversion is almost finished. The decorator's done, now we just need the carpet in the bedroom and the silicone seal to be put around the bath, sink, etc. and he's ready to move. Unfortunately the roof (gutter, fascias) still isn't finished, they keep asking me to pay the last 5%, but don't seem to want to rush to finish everything. Ugh. On the upside, I spoke to the ex about helping with the remaining bits of payments and then the decorating in the summer (staircase, landing, doors) and he said that's fine, plus he's also giving me £50 extra each month to keep in line with inflation. Now what shall I spend all that extra cash on?

Anyway, here are my mani pictures from the past week. First is Emily de Molly Time Stood Still with Enchanted Polish Sweet Memories (2013 untried). It wasn't quite as bright pink as my pictures show, more pastelly, yellow toned pink, very pretty, and I also liked the EP.





Next is Pahlish The Land of Tears. I loved this so much.







This is Glam Polish Shipping Wizard with Glam Polish What's Kraken? Nice colours, but formulawise not too great. Shipping Wizard was quite thick and they both chipped quickly.





My current mani is Emily de Molly Distance to the Sun (thermal). I like this one.







Did you order from PPU? I got 3 polishes, the PfD, Girly Bits and KBShimmer. Luckily I managed to sell some more make up, so that paid for them, plus most of my Tonic order, well, the first one anyway, and most of the second one once I get the shipping refund. Debating whether or not to buy the HHC EP, I guess I'll see if I manage to sell more stuff to fund it. Loving the look of the upcoming PfD collection, but that will most likely have to wait until (much) later.

 

[boschicka]

I'm really happy, managed to get 11 oopses from the Tonic sale. They offered to combine orders, so after the initial 8 I went back for 3 more. Discounted international shipping is only $12.80! Mind you, there'll be customs on the order, but at least the oopses were only $9 each.

Congrats! I got the 8 I wanted. I can't believe the Tonic team is honoring everything and making more batches. They really do offer the best customer service.

 

[Anitacska]

Oh and forgot to ask about Illyrian. $37 for a mystery bag with polishes?! At least her single mystery polishes were only $10 each. Obviously I didn't order, but there wasn't anything new released anyway, was there?

 

[boschicka]

I've had another hectic, stressful week, but the loft conversion is almost finished. The decorator's done, now we just need the carpet in the bedroom and the silicone seal to be put around the bath, sink, etc. and he's ready to move. Unfortunately the roof (gutter, fascias) still isn't finished, they keep asking me to pay the last 5%, but don't seem to want to rush to finish everything. Ugh. On the upside, I spoke to the ex about helping with the remaining bits of payments and then the decorating in the summer (staircase, landing, doors) and he said that's fine, plus he's also giving me £50 extra each month to keep in line with inflation. Now what shall I spend all that extra cash on?

Anyway, here are my mani pictures from the past week. First is Emily de Molly Time Stood Still with Enchanted Polish Sweet Memories (2013 untried). It wasn't quite as bright pink as my pictures show, more pastelly, yellow toned pink, very pretty, and I also liked the EP.

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Next is Pahlish The Land of Tears. I loved this so much.

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This is Glam Polish Shipping Wizard with Glam Polish What's Kraken? Nice colours, but formulawise not too great. Shipping Wizard was quite thick and they both chipped quickly.

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My current mani is Emily de Molly Distance to the Sun (thermal). I like this one.

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Did you order from PPU? I got 3 polishes, the PfD, Girly Bits and KBShimmer. Luckily I managed to sell some more make up, so that paid for them, plus most of my Tonic order, well, the first one anyway, and most of the second one once I get the shipping refund. Debating whether or not to buy the HHC EP, I guess I'll see if I manage to sell more stuff to fund it. Loving the look of the upcoming PfD collection, but that will most likely have to wait until (much) later.

I'm sorry things are still stressful, but that's great your ex is helpful with funding extra expenses and you've been able to grab the polishes you want.
I love the way PFD runs her shop. It makes things so much easier.

 

[Anitacska]

Congrats! I got the 8 I wanted. I can't believe the Tonic team is honoring everything and making more batches. They really do offer the best customer service.

They really do! I couldn't believe my luck, but I guess I was able to buy 8 in one go because they were overselling and managed to get the order in before they shut the site down. The second order was a bit of an impulse buy, my original list was for the first 8, but I ended up getting Oops #15 and #18 (I think, the red and blue NOLA ones) and #37 (There's Magic in Your Hair dupe) with my second order. My first order was for #20, #23, #29, #34, #38, #47, #51 (Iris) and #53 (Burning Love). What did you get?

 

[boschicka]

Oh and forgot to ask about Illyrian. $37 for a mystery bag with polishes?! At least her single mystery polishes were only $10 each. Obviously I didn't order, but there wasn't anything new released anyway, was there?

No, nothing new except that nebula inspired mystery bag nonsense.

 

[boschicka]

They really do! I couldn't believe my luck, but I guess I was able to buy 8 in one go because they were overselling and managed to get the order in before they shut the site down. The second order was a bit of an impulse buy, my original list was for the first 8, but I ended up getting Oops #15 and #18 (I think, the red and blue NOLA ones) and #37 (There's Magic in Your Hair dupe) with my second order. My first order was for #20, #23, #29, #34, #38, #47, #51 (Iris) and #53 (Burning Love). What did you get?

I was overwhelmed and didn't pay attention to the NOLA ones since they mentioned their return at the last minute. I would have maybe liked 18 but couldn't be bothered to look it up to refresh my memory. I got 20, 26, 31, 34, 37, 44, 48, and 50.

 

[Anitacska]

I was overwhelmed and didn't pay attention to the NOLA ones since they mentioned their return at the last minute. I would have maybe liked 18 but couldn't be bothered to look it up to refresh my memory. I got 20, 26, 31, 34, 37, 44, 48, and 50.

Nice choices! 18 was the Quasi Stellar dupe, which I already have, as I said, it was an impulse buy.

 

[boschicka]

Nice choices! 18 was the Quasi Stellar dupe, which I already have, as I said, it was an impulse buy.

Ok thx, I don't feel bad about missing it then. Speaking of impulse purchases, I placed a last minute order for a few PPU polishes. They're nothing special and I probably have dupes 10 times over, but I'm sick of chasing them after the fact and for some reason they were stuck in my brain.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I'm really happy, managed to get 11 oopses from the Tonic sale. They offered to combine orders, so after the initial 8 I went back for 3 more. Discounted international shipping is only $12.80! Mind you, there'll be customs on the order, but at least the oopses were only $9 each.

Go big or go home! Some pretty ones there, I had to skip for finance sadly.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Got my PPU Uk February order:

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The PFD is as nice as I thought! Keep it handy for my decant!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I've had another hectic, stressful week, but the loft conversion is almost finished. The decorator's done, now we just need the carpet in the bedroom and the silicone seal to be put around the bath, sink, etc. and he's ready to move. Unfortunately the roof (gutter, fascias) still isn't finished, they keep asking me to pay the last 5%, but don't seem to want to rush to finish everything. Ugh. On the upside, I spoke to the ex about helping with the remaining bits of payments and then the decorating in the summer (staircase, landing, doors) and he said that's fine, plus he's also giving me £50 extra each month to keep in line with inflation. Now what shall I spend all that extra cash on?

Anyway, here are my mani pictures from the past week. First is Emily de Molly Time Stood Still with Enchanted Polish Sweet Memories (2013 untried). It wasn't quite as bright pink as my pictures show, more pastelly, yellow toned pink, very pretty, and I also liked the EP.

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Next is Pahlish The Land of Tears. I loved this so much.

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This is Glam Polish Shipping Wizard with Glam Polish What's Kraken? Nice colours, but formulawise not too great. Shipping Wizard was quite thick and they both chipped quickly.

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My current mani is Emily de Molly Distance to the Sun (thermal). I like this one.

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Did you order from PPU? I got 3 polishes, the PfD, Girly Bits and KBShimmer. Luckily I managed to sell some more make up, so that paid for them, plus most of my Tonic order, well, the first one anyway, and most of the second one once I get the shipping refund. Debating whether or not to buy the HHC EP, I guess I'll see if I manage to sell more stuff to fund it. Loving the look of the upcoming PfD collection, but that will most likely have to wait until (much) later.

Well good and bad news there, yay for nearly finished and extra money, boo for builder issues. Hope it all works out as you want. Your manis are nice - shame the Glams chipped because I think it's my fave mani out of these. I don't have Shipping Wizard, but I do have What's Kraken.
I wanted to shop with PPU, but again... finance. I fancied the Cupcake, Great Lakes, Dreamland and PFDs. Well done on covering so much of your spend. I wish I had a shed load of expensive and resaleable things to raise funds. I love the HHC EP, but I can't afford it. I like the new PFDs as well, but no plans to shop soon.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Oh and forgot to ask about Illyrian. $37 for a mystery bag with polishes?! At least her single mystery polishes were only $10 each. Obviously I didn't order, but there wasn't anything new released anyway, was there?

I bought a bag... I waited till later than launch, trying to be good because it was all I wanted and shipping works out expensive per polish, but I loved her inspiration pics and well I'm weak! The mysteries were gone, but I hadn't planned to buy anyway, too random.

 

[Anitacska]

The PFD is as nice as I thought! Keep it handy for my decant!

Of course! It's prettier than my picture shows, the camera got freaked out by its brightness.

 

[Anitacska]

Well good and bad news there, yay for nearly finished and extra money, boo for builder issues. Hope it all works out as you want. Your manis are nice - shame the Glams chipped because I think it's my fave mani out of these. I don't have Shipping Wizard, but I do have What's Kraken.
I wanted to shop with PPU, but again... finance. I fancied the Cupcake, Great Lakes, Dreamland and PFDs. Well done on covering so much of your spend. I wish I had a shed load of expensive and resaleable things to raise funds. I love the HHC EP, but I can't afford it. I like the new PFDs as well, but no plans to shop soon.

Of course I can always sort you out for a decant of the PfD if you like. I should be able to buy the EP, at least it's not capped and I have until the 21st to buy.

I don't have very expensive make up to sell, it's mostly MAC powders, blushes and eyeshadows, but I do have a LOT! This may not come as a surprise, but I used to hoard make up before I started hoarding nail polish.

 

[Anitacska]

I bought a bag... I waited till later than launch, trying to be good because it was all I wanted and shipping works out expensive per polish, but I loved her inspiration pics and well I'm weak! The mysteries were gone, but I hadn't planned to buy anyway, too random.

Please post pictures when you get them. I haven't even seen the inspo pictures, she must have only posted those in the group.