Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

I like these more than I expected. And yay for no customs! I skipped the new FTLOP too, but had a bit of a clicky buy moment at PPU. I'd picked four (Cupcake, Great Lakes, PfD and Tips) but I totally forgot that they open on Thurs for UK instead of Friday. So by the time I remembered the Tips was sold out. So I went a bit mad and bought the EDK and the Fancy Gloss that I'd decided against...
My last PPU order has shipped, but I never got a tracking number (I presume because I went for free postage), so who knows when it will get here. Still have not added anything to Stackry, though my Shlees and GLLs have finally arrived there.
Illyrian was meant to open at 10pm (UK) last night with new protos. Didn't happen. At 10pm the message changed to 2am. I was just going to bed then so I checked - didn't happen (glad I didn't stay up specially!). Still showing the same message, nothing on IG, nothing on FB...
I thought since last opening people were saying they got them in a week I might get a few since I do have a Stackry open, but this is very offputting, not sure I trust her if she can't even stick to her own limited promises. Oh well, since she hasn't opened it's not really an issue!

What a surprise about Illyrian - not! Hope your PPUs arrive soon.

I got my PPU order on Monday, I think. Can't remember now, this week was a bit of a blur. Max, our dog, got hit by a car on Tuesday morning and he's been in hospital since then. He broke a bone in his spine, dislocated one of his kneecaps, tore a knee ligament, dislocated an elbow and suffered a few minor injuries to his face. They've fixed up his spine and elbow, not the knee yet, but he's not even able to stand up, so he's getting physio and up until yesterday he was drugged up to his eyeballs. He seems to be healing slowly, but we don't know how well he'll recover. Poor little thing, we're all gutted. We don't know yet when he'll be able to come home. Thankfully the insurance will cover a big chunk of the bill, and the ex is able to finance the rest.

I ordered 5 from PPU too, the PfD, EDK, Different Dimension, Lollipop Posse and Pahlish. And the FF group buy is finally being shipped.

 

[PearlyQueen]

What a surprise about Illyrian - not! Hope your PPUs arrive soon.

I got my PPU order on Monday, I think. Can't remember now, this week was a bit of a blur. Max, our dog, got hit by a car on Tuesday morning and he's been in hospital since then. He broke a bone in his spine, dislocated one of his kneecaps, tore a knee ligament, dislocated an elbow and suffered a few minor injuries to his face. They've fixed up his spine and elbow, not the knee yet, but he's not even able to stand up, so he's getting physio and up until yesterday he was drugged up to his eyeballs. He seems to be healing slowly, but we don't know how well he'll recover. Poor little thing, we're all gutted. We don't know yet when he'll be able to come home. Thankfully the insurance will cover a big chunk of the bill, and the ex is able to finance the rest.

I ordered 5 from PPU too, the PfD, EDK, Different Dimension, Lollipop Posse and Pahlish. And the FF group buy is finally being shipped.

Oh that's horrible, I hope he recovers and comes home soon. Poor little guy. Virtual hugs xxx

 

[Anitacska]

Oh that's horrible, I hope he recovers and comes home soon. Poor little guy. Virtual hugs xxx

Thanks. We may be able to go and see him tomorrow evening. I really miss him, even though he stays with the ex nowadays, I usually see him at least twice a week. He's such a sweetie.

 

[Anitacska]

Anyway here's my PPU order. I'm a bit disappointed by the FF, it definitely looked more of a vibrant pink in the Swatch photos, but I think it's because it looks different with flash than it does irl. Oh well. Really like the rest, especially the Pahlish.

 

[PearlyQueen]

This week I (again) have been wearing Illyrian Blood Red Opal (not bored with it yet! Getting my money's worth from this one...):

 

[PearlyQueen]

Anyway here's my PPU order. I'm a bit disappointed by the FF, it definitely looked more of a vibrant pink in the Swatch photos, but I think it's because it looks different with flash than it does irl. Oh well. Really like the rest, especially the Pahlish.

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Very cute! The BKL stands out to me, and the Nvr Enuff. Enjoy!

 

[Anitacska]

This week I (again) have been wearing Illyrian Blood Red Opal (not bored with it yet! Getting my money's worth from this one...):
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Wow, you really do love this one! To be fair, it is very pretty. Did you see she finally opened last night?

 

[PearlyQueen]

Wow, you really do love this one! To be fair, it is very pretty. Did you see she finally opened last night?

You know I love my reds and at the moment this is my absolute favourite, since it makes me smile I'm going with using it regularly! I'm sure I'll get fed up with it eventually, but for now it's making me happy so whatever.
I spotted it was open this morning, not sure whether to buy or not (just because Stackry is open). I did get a few extra Quixotics at the weekend, I'm really feeling like SHOPPING at the moment, must be boredom! Must buy more polishes, to ignore while I wear my Blood Red Opal to death! I also have a RC cart I've been thinking I will check out. Maybe.

 

[Anitacska]

You know I love my reds and at the moment this is my absolute favourite, since it makes me smile I'm going with using it regularly! I'm sure I'll get fed up with it eventually, but for now it's making me happy so whatever.
I spotted it was open this morning, not sure whether to buy or not (just because Stackry is open). I did get a few extra Quixotics at the weekend, I'm really feeling like SHOPPING at the moment, must be boredom! Must buy more polishes, to ignore while I wear my Blood Red Opal to death! I also have a RC cart I've been thinking I will check out. Maybe.

Oh, absolutely. I'm not judging!

I know what you mean, I really feel like buying something (been eyeing up some more perfumes), but I really can't right now. I will probably get 2 polishes from HHC though, I like the Girly BIts and the Rouge.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Oh, absolutely. I'm not judging!

I know what you mean, I really feel like buying something (been eyeing up some more perfumes), but I really can't right now. I will probably get 2 polishes from HHC though, I like the Girly BIts and the Rouge.

I was looking at HHC this morning, I like both your choices. For me it was the Shleee that was tempting but I think I already have something very similar.

 

[Anitacska]

Some mani photos. First is Lilypad Lacquer Bad Kitty topped with Make Up Gallery Pink Diamond on the accents.





Next is Polished for Days Cora with Darling Diva Eye Candy on the accents. I really liked this mani.









This is Tonic Polish River topped with 2true Shade 4 (2013 untried) on the accents. River is a very nice thermal, really liked it.

 

[Anitacska]

Some more manis. This is Girly Bits Black Blizzard, it's a pretty cool thermal.









Next is Pahlish Madam Mim with Glam Polish Time After Time on the accents. I really loved this mani, the Pahlish is so glowy!





Finally this is Tonic Polish Icy Hot topped with ILNP Atlantis on the accents. The giant flakie on my ring finger looked fine when I painted them, but it curled up and did not look great.

 

[Anitacska]

HHC announced that they're suspending UK shipping including the group buy because of the VAT situation. I have Stackry open (or I will once the FF order ships), so I'll send this month's order there, but after that, I guess that's it. I usually only buy the Girly Bits and/or the FF, but I won't be keeping Stackry open just for that. Oh well.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Some mani photos. First is Lilypad Lacquer Bad Kitty topped with Make Up Gallery Pink Diamond on the accents.

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Next is Polished for Days Cora with Darling Diva Eye Candy on the accents. I really liked this mani.

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This is Tonic Polish River topped with 2true Shade 4 (2013 untried) on the accents. River is a very nice thermal, really liked it.

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I love that PfD/DD mani, and also the Lilypad!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Some more manis. This is Girly Bits Black Blizzard, it's a pretty cool thermal.

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Next is Pahlish Madam Mim with Glam Polish Time After Time on the accents. I really loved this mani, the Pahlish is so glowy!

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Finally this is Tonic Polish Icy Hot topped with ILNP Atlantis on the accents. The giant flakie on my ring finger looked fine when I painted them, but it curled up and did not look great.

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That pale pink sparkly mani is really cute!
You can't look at anything except the dodgy flakie in the last one! It looks so like a huge dent!

 

[PearlyQueen]

HHC announced that they're suspending UK shipping including the group buy because of the VAT situation. I have Stackry open (or I will once the FF order ships), so I'll send this month's order there, but after that, I guess that's it. I usually only buy the Girly Bits and/or the FF, but I won't be keeping Stackry open just for that. Oh well.

This is getting really annoying, I guess it's only going to get worse though. This VAT rule is very stupid.

 

[Anitacska]

I swatched all my untried CbLs and I'm shocked to see how many of them have faded. I mean, I knew it was by far the worst brand for fading, but still. I must have counted 7 or 8 and that's not even including the ones I have worn already, there's at least 4 of those too. I'm glad I stopped buying from her when I did.

In other news, Max is coming home tomorrow (touch wood)! He's still not able to walk, but there's nothing the hospital can do for him now, it'll take time for everything to heal and we can give him what he needs at home.

I'll see if I can post some mani pictures later.

 

[Anitacska]

Mani pictures from the past week. First is Emily de Molly Desert Rose topped with Barry M 349 Rose Quartz Glitter (2013 untried) on the accents. The EdM is so pretty!







Next is Polished for Days Here's Two the Good Times topped with Darling Diva The Big "O" on the accents. The DD turned out not to be an untried, but it's such a cool topper, it was worth a second wear. And I love the PfD.









This is Glam Polish Heart Shaped Box topped with H&M Confetti Rain on the accents.

 

[boschicka]

I swatched all my untried CbLs and I'm shocked to see how many of them have faded. I mean, I knew it was by far the worst brand for fading, but still. I must have counted 7 or 8 and that's not even including the ones I have worn already, there's at least 4 of those too. I'm glad I stopped buying from her when I did.

In other news, Max is coming home tomorrow (touch wood)! He's still not able to walk, but there's nothing the hospital can do for him now, it'll take time for everything to heal and we can give him what he needs at home.

I'll see if I can post some mani pictures later.

I'm sorry for poor Max, but that's good he's coming home. Hopefully he'll be happier and it will help him heal faster.

 

[boschicka]

In regard to the CBLs fading, was it limited to certain colors or types of polish?