Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[jennyap]

OK, I'm curious now. Glitzandglamorize? Prettythingsforyouandme? I bought from both before and I had no complaints whatsoever. I see there's a Directperfumes4U that also sells LT for a reasonable price. I never bought from them.

I never thought of that! Good idea!

How do you store the sticks? The reason I ended up with my filing system is that the wheels sometimes ended up sticking together when I stacked them, even though I made sure they were dry. To be fair, that's probably because I use top coat on my nail wheels. By which I mean a top coat that takes a while to dry (long story - stocked up big time on my beloved Nubar Diamont, oblivious to the fact that they had recently switched to a Charlie Foxtrot of a new formula. No way I could wear that atrocity on my nails, so I decided to slather the darn thing on my nail wheels instead).

Enjoy your BL goodies. And give Shambolic and Fiddlesticks glosses a chance! Who knows? You might even love them

Here's a pic of the layer swatch. When I did it I wasn't thinking about keeping it, so it's kinda messy and I did chuck a couple of repeats with a different top layer on at the end, but it gives you the idea. This is BL Frilly Knickers over an assortment of mostly creme shades.



My NP storage generally isn't very sophisticated yet. I have a couple of smallish baskets, one has untried polishes (at least since I got back into it, so there are things in there I've had for years but also not worn for a year plus), the other has ones I've worn, base and top coats, cuticle cream etc. At the moment my sticks are just tossed in that second basket: they came with a very long screw per pack of 50 that they slot onto to make the fans I showed off earlier in the tread. I do have to wait a little while before putting them together but I've only had a couple where they've stuck.

 

[BuickMackane]

Here's a pic of the layer swatch. When I did it I wasn't thinking about keeping it, so it's kinda messy and I did chuck a couple of repeats with a different top layer on at the end, but it gives you the idea. This is BL Frilly Knickers over an assortment of mostly creme shades.



My NP storage generally isn't very sophisticated yet. I have a couple of smallish baskets, one has untried polishes (at least since I got back into it, so there are things in there I've had for years but also not worn for a year plus), the other has ones I've worn, base and top coats, cuticle cream etc. At the moment my sticks are just tossed in that second basket: they came with a very long screw per pack of 50 that they slot onto to make the fans I showed off earlier in the tread. I do have to wait a little while before putting them together but I've only had a couple where they've stuck.

Those sticks are looking more tempting by the minute *sigh*

If I bite the bullet and order some I'll probably opt for clear ones. My current wheels are clear and I need some sort of continuity

 

[jennyap]

Those sticks are looking more tempting by the minute *sigh*

If I bite the bullet and order some I'll probably opt for clear ones. My current wheels are clear and I need some sort of continuity

Sorry! If you do decide to go for it, I got mine from an ebay seller called ppbear01

 

[BuickMackane]

Sorry! If you do decide to go for it, I got mine from an ebay seller called ppbear01

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I don't think I'll take the plunge just yet though. I'm a creature of habit

 

[Prettypackages]

Very impressive Cartoon Chic! ~I will not become addicted, I will not become addicted~ LOL

 

[MAChostage]

I faced this same dilemma *very* recently myself. I broke down and ordered the sticks, because I just think I'm going to like them better. Plus, I'm going to use my handheld label maker to put the polish brand and name right on the stick. I convinced myself that it will be fun to re-swatch.

OK, so here's my dilemma.

I'm out of nail wheels so I need to order some. I haven't even swatched my RBL haul yet because I needed to start a new wheel! Thing is, I really like those swatch sticks because you can write the name of the colour on them. But if I get the sticks I'm going to have to reswatch my entire collection because I know I can't handle wheels and sticks. I know I can't because I couldn't handle having different nail wheels so I had to redo quite a few when I switched from the flimsy round ones to the sturdier oval acrylics. History has a funny way of repeating itself. Plus, I'm quite fond of my current nail wheel filing system [SUP]TM[/SUP] *cough*

What to do, dear residents of the NP thread? Stick with wheels or move onto sticks?

 

[BuickMackane]

Well that's just way too much reality

Yes but look on the bright side. You'll never forget the name!

 

[MAChostage]

This is also who I just ordered my sticks from.

Sorry! If you do decide to go for it, I got mine from an ebay seller called ppbear01

 

[Medgal07]

Very impressive Cartoon Chic! ~I will not become addicted, I will not become addicted~ LOL

Dollars to donuts you will

 

[Medgal07]

CC, that's quite a commitment to nail polish

Hats off to you. I'm impressed that you were able to get so many of your sticks done in what seems like a relatively short amount of time.

Did you get your label maker?

 

[Medgal07]

I faced this same dilemma *very* recently myself. I broke down and ordered the sticks, because I just think I'm going to like them better. Plus, I'm going to use my handheld label maker to put the polish brand and name right on the stick. I convinced myself that it will be fun to re-swatch.

Sounds like a fun project MAChostage. If I used that system my preference would be to make the labels too. I'm sure it would look much neater than my own handwriting. I love a label maker, & I label just about everything!

 

[MACina]

......CartoonChic, OMG!


You have such a stunning Chanel collection

Thank you so much for sharing.I cannot stop looking at the pics

ROW 8: 529 Graphite - 513 Black Pearl - Top Coat Velvet

 

[BuickMackane]

More Avant Garden swatches on Lively Lacquer!

http://livelylacquer.blogspot.nl/2013/01/china-glaze-avant-garden-collection.html#more

http://livelylacquer.blogspot.nl/2013/01/china-glaze-avant-garden-collection_27.html

So far the only standouts for me are Budding Romance and Fancy Pants. I like Keep Calm and Paint On, but it's one of those shades guaranteed to give me lobster hands. Tart-y For the Party and Fade into Hue are pretty too but I need some comparison swatches first. I already have quite a few periwinkle and light purple cremes in my stash and these may well be dupes of existing shades.

 

[BuickMackane]

ChG When Stars Collide swatch on The Cheryl Flavour:

http://thecherylflavour.blogspot.sg/2013/01/swatch-china-glaze-when-stars-collide.html

She has swatches of the other NPs in the Hologlam collection too (links at the end of the post).

I'm underwhelmed by this collection

. I was hoping for another DV8 but it wasn't to be.

 

[Naughtyp]

More Avant Garden swatches on Lively Lacquer! http://livelylacquer.blogspot.nl/2013/01/china-glaze-avant-garden-collection.html#more http://livelylacquer.blogspot.nl/2013/01/china-glaze-avant-garden-collection_27.html So far the only standouts for me are Budding Romance and Fancy Pants. I like Keep Calm and Paint On, but it's one of those shades guaranteed to give me lobster hands. Tart-y For the Party and Fade into Hue are pretty too but I need some comparison swatches first. I already have quite a few periwinkle and light purple cremes in my stash and these may well be dupes of existing shades.

Thanks for the link I like to check the colors on many people before decide usually. I have many shades of mint and periwinkle so I'll have to see these In person as well before I buy any. I'm trying to only buy unique np now lol I need to be more selective!! ok I just checked them out. both are still maybes but I like fancy pants and keep calm paint on.

 

[honey on boost]

Well he is FULL OF FAIL!!! They exist! If he refuses to take your word for it get him this:

LOL @ the name. I love greens like this.

 

[Naughtyp]

ChG When Stars Collide swatch on The Cheryl Flavour: http://thecherylflavour.blogspot.sg/2013/01/swatch-china-glaze-when-stars-collide.html She has swatches of the other NPs in the Hologlam collection too (links at the end of the post). I'm underwhelmed by this collection 

. I was hoping for another DV8 but it wasn't to be. 

mehhhh. these R nothin compared to the UO holo I have I'm getting the other two (pink and silver) and I'm set I think well ill need a gold one too eventually lol

 

[BuickMackane]

mehhhh. these R nothin compared to the UO holo I have I'm getting the other two (pink and silver) and I'm set I think

well ill need a gold one too eventually lol

Aye. UO holos are gorgeous!

But the bottles look a bit on the small side.

 

[Naughtyp]

I love BB Couture! Love the colours. love the names, love the formula. I'd highly recommend grabbing a few bottles the next time one of their stockists has a sale.  re: MUFE set - If it's any consolation they're not that special when applied. Your average blackened shimmers. I'd never pay full price for them. The application was lovely though. Aye. UO holos are gorgeous! 

 But the bottles look a bit on the small side.

I'm not sure how many oz or anything but they aren't really that small they took up a lot of space in my Untrieds box

 

[Naughtyp]

ok I just checked the UO has 15 ml or .5 oz for $10