Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

It's so annoying when people don't just tell you what's happening
Yay, ten sales is impressive! I did three items yesterday for about £12 between them. Still, all money gratefully received, small amount of space reclaimed and a polish I no longer need to wear, so all good. But I won't be retiring on my profits any time soon.

I still haven't heard back from her and the tracking hasn't updated, so I'm assuming she hasn't dropped it off. Honestly, I'm beginning to think she's lost my package or something, I really don't understand why she's not dropping it off otherwise. I will give it until tomorrow due to the heat (I'm not going anywhere myself!), but if she still hasn't dropped it off, I'll be messaging Sophie about it. At this rate she's not suitable to do the group buy anymore, she either passes it on to someone else or I'm not willing to take part anymore. And that'll be the end of my ordering from FF, because I'm not paying for the full price shipping from Australia.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thank you! I like the look of a few of these!

I have a handful of GLLs, 2 Nailed Its (Tree of Light, Crushed Amethyst) and 2 Wildflowers (Poor Unfortunate Souls, Ámame). These are the GLLs I have (mostly older ones):

Alternative Lipstick

Like Air I'll Rise

Ease One Life The Aching

The Centre Cannot Hold

In a Handful of Dust

Coney Island Queen

Brooklyn Shenanigans

Ohana

Whatever

Losing Hope and Forgetting Dreams

Billions of Beautiful Hearts

Like This Red

Ready for Fall

Bubblegum

The Colors of Cobalt

I've made my list and ordered the bottles! Saved the GLLs for next time though, can't do everything and those EdMs I wanted feature heavily! I'll let you know when the bottles arrive.

 

[Anitacska]

I've made my list and ordered the bottles! Saved the GLLs for next time though, can't do everything and those EdMs I wanted feature heavily! I'll let you know when the bottles arrive.

I just ordered the bottles too, but I haven't made my list yet. I will get onto it soon.

Finally my FF package has been dropped off and my Stackry package has arrived. Only 8 polishes though. Will post a picture soon.

Annoyingly I really like the look of the FTLOP box, but I really can't order. I can't afford to keep using Stackry. Oh well.

I have a job interview tomorrow. I'm very surprised, didn't think they'd consider me with my non-existent experience. Probably won't get the job though.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I just ordered the bottles too, but I haven't made my list yet. I will get onto it soon.

Finally my FF package has been dropped off and my Stackry package has arrived. Only 8 polishes though. Will post a picture soon.

Annoyingly I really like the look of the FTLOP box, but I really can't order. I can't afford to keep using Stackry. Oh well.

I have a job interview tomorrow. I'm very surprised, didn't think they'd consider me with my non-existent experience. Probably won't get the job though.

Yay, at last, hope you get them soon!
I haven't seen FTLOP yet.
Good luck for tomorrow!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Anitacska I have bottles!

 

[Anitacska]

Anitacska I have bottles!

I have bottles too, but still no list, sorry. I've been very busy and stressed. I promise I will try to do it this weekend.

I've got my FF package, all good. I did offer to take over the group buy if she finds it too much of a chore, she said she'll see how the next one goes. As long as she doesn't take 10 days to drop off my stuff, I don't mind too much.

Here are my EdMs from Stackry. I like them all, especially the 2 LEs.



I still need to take pictures of the FF polishes.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I have bottles too, but still no list, sorry. I've been very busy and stressed. I promise I will try to do it this weekend.

I've got my FF package, all good. I did offer to take over the group buy if she finds it too much of a chore, she said she'll see how the next one goes. As long as she doesn't take 10 days to drop off my stuff, I don't mind too much.

Here are my EdMs from Stackry. I like them all, especially the 2 LEs.

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I still need to take pictures of the FF polishes.

Absolutely no rush on the list, whenever you're happy to do it is fine! Sorry to hear you're still stressed. I've turned very busy myself with the second job.
Good thinking to offer to take on the FF group buy, hope it jogs her into faster action in future! Glad you love all your new polishes!
I love your EdM order (I hope it's OK to add the LEs to my list?).

 

[Anitacska]

Absolutely no rush on the list, whenever you're happy to do it is fine! Sorry to hear you're still stressed. I've turned very busy myself with the second job.
Good thinking to offer to take on the FF group buy, hope it jogs her into faster action in future! Glad you love all your new polishes!
I love your EdM order (I hope it's OK to add the LEs to my list?).

Yes, sure, go ahead.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I finally got round to sorting out recent mani pics too!



First up was Night Owl Lacquer Shell, Yeah! A PPU purchase. Sorry about the loads of pics, but it's soooo shifty! It was a very surprising polish, didn't really look like the swatches I'd seen or the bottle, or my paper swatch. I think it's a purple with shifty shimmer, but it doesn't look like that on the nails most of the time, it's gorgeous.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Next was AEngland Gloriana. Very pretty. I nearly went and placed an order with them after I wore this, but I resisted in the end. They do have some pretty holos and the prices have gone down a lot since I last looked, they have some cool sets at reduced prices too. And there was a sale code, but I can't buy everything...
This has been on my "wear soon" shelf for a very long time, glad I finally got to it!


And my current mani is Paradox Polish Chakram. I've got mixed feelings about this one - it's a gorgeous colour, and it's sparkly in the sun, but I wore it as a test of a second reflective glitter polish in a less "busy" format than that gorgeous Phoenix one from before. It's silver reflective in this one too, but so much less blingy. Even the flash photo doesn't make it go "boom"! The sunlight is the only one I'd say it's sparkling in, and it's no more shiny than any other glitter IMO. So I don't feel much the wiser in my testing of reflectives! I might have to try again, because I don't know if it's the type of glitter, the dark background colour, the brand of polish or what. I've got a few of these now, and all of the Phoenix ones look very impressive in the bottle. So does my Cadillacquer one. But this one, the Glam and the Ethereal are much less impressive looking. Back to the lab for another experiment I think!

 

[Anitacska]

I finally got round to sorting out recent mani pics too!

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First up was Night Owl Lacquer Shell, Yeah! A PPU purchase. Sorry about the loads of pics, but it's soooo shifty! It was a very surprising polish, didn't really look like the swatches I'd seen or the bottle, or my paper swatch. I think it's a purple with shifty shimmer, but it doesn't look like that on the nails most of the time, it's gorgeous.

Ooh this is really stunning!

 

[Anitacska]

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Next was AEngland Gloriana. Very pretty. I nearly went and placed an order with them after I wore this, but I resisted in the end. They do have some pretty holos and the prices have gone down a lot since I last looked, they have some cool sets at reduced prices too. And there was a sale code, but I can't buy everything...
This has been on my "wear soon" shelf for a very long time, glad I finally got to it!

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And my current mani is Paradox Polish Chakram. I've got mixed feelings about this one - it's a gorgeous colour, and it's sparkly in the sun, but I wore it as a test of a second reflective glitter polish in a less "busy" format than that gorgeous Phoenix one from before. It's silver reflective in this one too, but so much less blingy. Even the flash photo doesn't make it go "boom"! The sunlight is the only one I'd say it's sparkling in, and it's no more shiny than any other glitter IMO. So I don't feel much the wiser in my testing of reflectives! I might have to try again, because I don't know if it's the type of glitter, the dark background colour, the brand of polish or what. I've got a few of these now, and all of the Phoenix ones look very impressive in the bottle. So does my Cadillacquer one. But this one, the Glam and the Ethereal are much less impressive looking. Back to the lab for another experiment I think!

These are nice. I'm still not a fan of reflective glitter, just don't get it. I do like the base colour of the Paradox though.

 

[Anitacska]

Here is my Femme Fatale haul. I've split them up into groups (per month of order) as I'm planning on posting them separately in the FF group. You can do one post per haul, but it's not fair if I only receive 2 deliveries a year. (There's a $10 prize draw every month.)













I swatched about half of them yesterday and checked them to see which ones are thermal (annoyingly she never puts that on the labels) and I'm quite underwhelmed by a couple of them (Piglet and Merryweather). they're nice polishes, but don't really transition. Meh.

 

[Anitacska]

Also here are some mani pictures. First is Emily de Molly Before the Storm with Tonic Polish Ru on the accents. Ignore the plasters, I had been gardening the day before and managed to cut myself.









Next is Bear Pawlish 24 Months & Counting topped with Glam Polish Snow White on the accents







This is Colors by Llarowe Sandy We Ain't in Kansas Anymore topped with Hare Polish Mad Chill on the accents. I'm thinking about selling all my Hare Polishes, I find them a bit meh and wonder if people are still interested in them.

 

[Anitacska]

A few more (heatwave) manis. As you can see, I just didn't have the energy to pair polishes up again. First is Different Dimension Rocket Man.





Next is Cupcake Polish You'll Need This Pink. So sparkly!





This is ILNP Blueprint. So glowy!





Finally this is Colors by Llarowe Holiday Magic.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Also here are some mani pictures. First is Emily de Molly Before the Storm with Tonic Polish Ru on the accents. Ignore the plasters, I had been gardening the day before and managed to cut myself.

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Next is Bear Pawlish 24 Months & Counting topped with Glam Polish Snow White on the accents

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This is Colors by Llarowe Sandy We Ain't in Kansas Anymore topped with Hare Polish Mad Chill on the accents. I'm thinking about selling all my Hare Polishes, I find them a bit meh and wonder if people are still interested in them.

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Very nice! I never got the appeal of Hare, I don't own any.

 

[PearlyQueen]

A few more (heatwave) manis. As you can see, I just didn't have the energy to pair polishes up again. First is Different Dimension Rocket Man.

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Next is Cupcake Polish You'll Need This Pink. So sparkly!

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This is ILNP Blueprint. So glowy!

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Finally this is Colors by Llarowe Holiday Magic.

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I love these! My favourite is the DD. These are pretty enough alone, don't need partners!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here is my Femme Fatale haul. I've split them up into groups (per month of order) as I'm planning on posting them separately in the FF group. You can do one post per haul, but it's not fair if I only receive 2 deliveries a year. (There's a $10 prize draw every month.)

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I swatched about half of them yesterday and checked them to see which ones are thermal (annoyingly she never puts that on the labels) and I'm quite underwhelmed by a couple of them (Piglet and Merryweather). they're nice polishes, but don't really transition. Meh.

I like these! My fave is the flakie in the first pic, of course! Shame some of them aren't as reactive as you hoped though. Good luck for the draw!

 

[Anitacska]

Anne, so sorry I still don't have my list, this week has been weirdly busy, but at the same time I don't seem to be achieving much.

I was wondering though if you could let me have your Illyrians list as I have a bunch of screenshots saved on my computer and phone, but I have no idea which ones you have, so having a list would be easier than me asking about every individual polish. Thanks.

On another note, I was offered the job I interviewed for last week. BUT I don't actually think I want to do it. It's a cover supervisor job in a newly built secondary school just a few minutues from my house, obviously the hours would be perfect and lots of holiday too, but I'm just not sure I want to work in a school. I'm boring and like working in an office, lol. The money would be very welcome (I can't for the life of me figure out how I'm overspending each month), while it's not that much, it would all be on top of what my ex is paying me, so I could finally pay off my debts and save money. BUT I don't know if I would enjoy it or if I'd be any good at it.

So I started looking for other (office based) jobs, that's taken up quite a lot of mine time this week. I guess I have a bit of time to figure out what I'm doing. Tbh I only applied on a whim and never even thought they'd call me in for an interview, let alone offer me the job!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Anne, so sorry I still don't have my list, this week has been weirdly busy, but at the same time I don't seem to be achieving much.

I was wondering though if you could let me have your Illyrians list as I have a bunch of screenshots saved on my computer and phone, but I have no idea which ones you have, so having a list would be easier than me asking about every individual polish. Thanks.

On another note, I was offered the job I interviewed for last week. BUT I don't actually think I want to do it. It's a cover supervisor job in a newly built secondary school just a few minutues from my house, obviously the hours would be perfect and lots of holiday too, but I'm just not sure I want to work in a school. I'm boring and like working in an office, lol. The money would be very welcome (I can't for the life of me figure out how I'm overspending each month), while it's not that much, it would all be on top of what my ex is paying me, so I could finally pay off my debts and save money. BUT I don't know if I would enjoy it or if I'd be any good at it.

So I started looking for other (office based) jobs, that's taken up quite a lot of mine time this week. I guess I have a bit of time to figure out what I'm doing. Tbh I only applied on a whim and never even thought they'd call me in for an interview, let alone offer me the job!

I'm in no rush, honestly - whenever you're ready is fine!
Yay for being offered the job! It's great for your confidence when that happens.
You should maybe think about taking it and seeing how it goes, nothing to stop you carrying on looking while earning some money, and it would be some recent experience for other applications. Obviously up to you, but just my thoughts.

Illyrians is a long list! Some of these are decants, I don't have a note of which, but it will be ones you own already if they are!

Aeromancy

Agua Azul

Alfheim

All One Mind

Altar de Muertos

Amnesia

Amulet

Ancient Ruin

Anemone

Arctic Sun

Asgard

Astroboy

Astroworld

Aw Shift!

Beep Boop

Beetle

Betelgeuse

Bettie Page

BF1

Black Dahlia

Black Magic

Black Mamba

Blackberry

Blood Moon

Blood Red Opal

Blossom

Blue Dream

Blueberry

Blush

Bonbon

Bubblegum topper

Butterflies

Candy Floss

Candy Land

Caterpillar

Charybdis

Chiquita

Chronic

Cloudburst

Cocoon

Compel

Crushed

Crypt

Cuckoo

Dark Kiss

Dark Palace

Daydreamer

Deep Sea

Dragonfly

Dragonfruit

Dragon's Breath

Dragons Tail

Dream Queen

Dream Star

Dynamite With A Laserbeam (topper for black)

Earth Air Fire Water

Eight

El Jefe

Elevation

Eleven

Elixir

Embers

Enchant

Endless Stream

Enigma (August COTM)

Estrella

Exoplanet

Fallen

Far From Home

Ferngully

Fire Pixie Dust

Flame Aura Quartz

Flowerbomb

Fluorite

Forever Fairytale

Fox Fur Nebula

Foxfire

Frankenstein's Monster

Frosty

Fuck

Fun Fair

Galactic

Gatekeeper

Glass Slipper

Gummy Bear

Heads Will Roll

Hecate

Helheim

Helix Nebula

Hello Earthlings

Henosis

He's Coming

Hex

Hocus Pocus

Houston

Hydra

Hydrangea

Illumine

In My Veins

In Perfect Love

In This Twilight

Jet Fuel

Jotunheim

Kaleidoscope

Killer Queen

Kinetic

La Jefa

Last Phase

Lepidoptera

LFC Squishy

Lola

Lollipop

Lolly

Loud Dream

Love Gun (September LE)

Loveless Ice

Lucky Charm

Lycanthropy

Mad Scientist

Mad World (August LE)

Magic Charm

Magika

Maleficent

Martian

Medusa Nebula

Mesmerism

Meta

Moon Alchemy

Moon Child

Moon Walker

Moonbeam

Moonbow

Moonlit

Morning Star

Muspelheim

Mystic

Near Morning

Niflheim

Night Crawler

Nightmare

Nine Ninety Nine

Northern Lights

Nothing Burns Like the Cold

Nova

Odyssey

Open The Gate

Oracle

Ours Is The Magic

Out of Ether

Outer Space

Owl Nebula

Panda

Papillon

Paranormal

Pendulum

Penelope

People Are Strange

Phantom

Phoenix

Pink Panther

Pixie

Polaris

Potion

Power Ring

Prototype #23

Prototype #35

Rain Clouds

Rainbow Fish

Rainbow Mermaid

Raspberry Castle

Red Planet

Ruler of the Skies

Sakura

Sanguine

Satellite

Secret Recipe

Secrets

Sensei

Shadow of Your Heart

Sirens

Skeptic

Slasher

Sleight

Snowflakes

Space Oddity

Space Queen

Sparkling Citrus

Spellbound

Starburst

Stardust

Storm

Strange Desire

Sublime

Sugarplum

Sugilite

Sunkiss

Sweet Tooth

Syzygy

Tarantulas

Tell-Tale

The Chosen One

The Hot Box

The Lighthouse

The Stars

Tigers Blood

Time to go to Sleep

Tortuga

Towards The Storm

Trill

Trinity

Twilight

Umbra

Vampire Squid

Vampiro

Velvet 2.0

Voodoo

Vortex

War Stars

Where We Are

Wild Daisy

Winter Is Coming

Winter Morning

Winter Rose

Winter Twilight

Wispy

Witching Hour

Witchy Woman

Wizard

Wonder

Yggdrasil

Zeta