Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[PearlyQueen]

That's just beautiful, and lovely work too. Perfect for an anniversary - which I hope you enjoyed!
I really loved most of the Burne-Jones dream collection when they arrived, I should have worn them before now!
I'm lusting after a few new CbLs, but this no-buy may stop me. We'll see...

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thank you!


Thanks! No new mani and/or haul pictures from you this week?


Thanks Anneri. I'm considering getting a few when Rainbox Connection gets it. The 3 glitter ones looked a lot like the EP City Lights polishes, so not getting those, but there are a couple of pretty ones in the other collection. Lovely mani, saw this on IG. Happy anniversary to you and your hubby! xxx

Well since you ask....
Last week's mani was Indigo Bananas Reign:






This was four coats. I included the rubbish final pic to show you that all the dark flaws in my nails still showed up even at four, though it pretty much killed VNL so would probably work for people with good nails. Really pretty, but undies for me next time! It's not really a surprise - I always have the same issue with jelly polishes, I should really learn, but I always like to give them a try!

No hauls this week, PearlyQueen's being relatively good!

 

[Medgal07]

I absolutely LOVE both. Your nails look strong and healthy. I feel like such a slacker---you ladies have skills & talent!!!

 

[Medgal07]

CbL At Last, The way you make me feel; aengland Virgin Queen, Briar Rose; DL Mars; Glam Polish Fires of Mordor; El Corazon Kryptonite

Oh NO!

They're beautiful Anneri but I'm sure not worth falling for. I hope you're feeling better and the "good" drugs are keeping the pain at bay.

 

[Medgal07]

I've spent some time looking at your manis and incredible nail polish hauls.

. All so incredible I must say, compared to what we all used to haul, I've slowed down considerably. My racks are filled to the brim and my over-flow box is now over flowing. I've averaged maybe 2- NPs /mth, if that. Until I've culled my current stash or make more room, I don't see hauling NP the way I used to any time soon. I'll continue to stop by because your manis and hauls are just too amazing to resist!!!

 

[Prettypackages]

like Meddy, I love looking at your hauls and creations... I just don't have the patience to do my own yet...

What is everyone loving for cuticle cream these days? MY nails were bad after going to the cheap shops around town, and I haven't had the time to go to any of the nicer salons. I prefer to have my cuticles pushed back, instead of cut off...

How about your fave products for DIY manicures...

 

[Medgal07]

like Meddy, I love looking at your hauls and creations... I just don't have the patience to do my own yet...

What is everyone loving for cuticle cream these days? MY nails were bad after going to the cheap shops around town, and I haven't had the time to go to any of the nicer salons. I prefer to have my cuticles pushed back, instead of cut off...

How about your fave products for DIY manicures...

​I never allow my cuticles to be cut either, Pretty. I use Dior Crème Abricot and just pulled it out this weekend because it's starting to get cold. The cold is really hard on
my cuticles.

 

[Anneri]

Hi Pretty & Med! I had weak nails for the longest time although I tried so many nail hardeners! The big change came when I started to take care properly of my cuticles. Once a week, I use a cuticle remover gel and never ever cut them! Just push them back. After removing my polish, I always wash my hands thoroughly and slather them with Lush's Lemony Flutter. I let that sink in for about 5 mins, massage the residue into the skin and do my mani. And that's it!

 

[MRV]

like Meddy, I love looking at your hauls and creations... I just don't have the patience to do my own yet...

What is everyone loving for cuticle cream these days? MY nails were bad after going to the cheap shops around town, and I haven't had the time to go to any of the nicer salons. I prefer to have my cuticles pushed back, instead of cut off...

How about your fave products for DIY manicures...

I have to echo Med. Dior Crème Abricot is the best product for your cuticles. I use it in the evenings with a heavier hand creme. Before manis I use cuticle oil (a sample atm) with OPI Avojuice that I have for 'instant moisturizing' at home and work. For BC and TC I use Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat and Good to Go but that's about it. I try to keep it simple.


My new mani is Hare Ancient Affairs and Amethystos which has lost it's purple base colour

(it's an older bottle but not even 2 years old).

 

[MRV]

I found out by accident that Dollish Polish has done a collection for Finnish Bloggers (I don't follow them in general). It was released in June. You can find swatches in Better Nail Day 's blog if you're interested.

 

[Anitacska]

I found out by accident that Dollish Polish has done a collection for Finnish Bloggers (I don't follow them in general). It was released in June. You can find swatches in Better Nail Day 's blog if you're interested.

Hmm, I've not heard of this, but the colours aren't that amazing anyway.

 

[Anitacska]

A couple of manis I've done so far this week. First is Barry M Copper that I stamped on with an old YSL, Yellow Gold I think it's called. I have all 3, yellow, white and rose gold and thought they'd be great for stamping, and they really are!





Shame the topcoat made my polish shrink, but it's pretty nevertheless.

My current mani is Models Own Purple Blue from the Beetle Juice collection over black. I'm planning on stamping on it with YSL White Gold later tonight.



I'll be back later with some haul pictures.

 

[PearlyQueen]

A couple of manis I've done so far this week. First is Barry M Copper that I stamped on with an old YSL, Yellow Gold I think it's called. I have all 3, yellow, white and rose gold and thought they'd be great for stamping, and they really are!





Shame the topcoat made my polish shrink, but it's pretty nevertheless.

My current mani is Models Own Purple Blue from the Beetle Juice collection over black. I'm planning on stamping on it with YSL White Gold later tonight.



I'll be back later with some haul pictures.

Love the stamping, and the colours look great together!
I have that Models Own, it's in my untried mountain! Looks good on you!

 

[Anitacska]

Love the stamping, and the colours look great together!
I have that Models Own, it's in my untried mountain! Looks good on you!

Thank you!

This is the stamping I did last night with YSL White Gold (it's silver really, lol).




Here's yesterday's nail mail, the new Zoyas (holiday collection and mattes), the silver polish from the CG holiday collection and Mac Just Jewels from Heirloom Mix.







My ILNP order's just arrived, I'm about to have lunch, will take pictures after I've eaten.

And here they are:





I really like them all, especially the holos, they are all so gorgeous! I love it how they all have different coloured labels, I never noticed that before. And two only have a heart instead of INP, wonder if it was deliberate?

They are Homecoming, Black Orchid, Champagne Blush, Iconic, Abundance and Kings & Queens btw.

 

[MRV]

Quote:

Thank you!

This is the stamping I did last night with YSL White Gold (it's silver really, lol).




Here's yesterday's nail mail, the new Zoyas (holiday collection and mattes), the silver polish from the CG holiday collection and Mac Just Jewels from Heirloom Mix.







My ILNP order's just arrived, I'm about to have lunch, will take pictures after I've eaten.

(The middle quote was left out but) those YSLs make really pretty stamping! Nice combos, too, esp. the first one.

I also bought Just Jewels, but haven't gotten anything from CG Holiday and I'm not sure I will.


Looks like Anitacska and I were thinking a bit alike again: I did some stamping (with an EdM plate), too. I bought this Beige Opaque from Mentality that I saw in some post, and it works quite well for stamping. And this is Elevation Haleakala for Anneri! A really pretty shade of purple! (more red irl)



And here's some haul pics:



KBS Dressed to Gild, Spot Sign, Flake Dance



ILNP Black Orchid, Champagne Blush, Iconic, Abundance. The middle ones are more metallic than their holos usually.

 

[MRV]

Oh, and looks like ILNP is putting out 13 Ultra Chrome Flakies on Friday!

Source: ilnp.com

 

[Anitacska]

Oh, and looks like ILNP is putting out 13 Ultra Chrome Flakies on Friday!

Source: ilnp.com

OMG! I think I'll just buy the set. These are incredible. I have seen a few swatches on IG, didn't realise there were 13 of them.

 

[MRV]

Thanks! Love your mani and your hauls. Incidentally we've bought the same polishes from ILNP (only I bought another two as well).

OMG! I think I'll just buy the set. These are incredible. I have seen a few swatches on IG, didn't realise there were 13 of them.

Thanks, Anitacska! The same? Again?

Me neither! I thought they were something like 3. I'm not able to order all atm, maybe a few.

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks, Anitacska! The same? Again?

Me neither! I thought they were something like 3. I'm not able to order all atm, maybe a few.

Well, yeah, actually I might not be able to buy the set. I'm bidding on something VERY expensive on eBay (not np) and it depends on whether I win it and how much for. I've already spent a lot on nail polish and make up these last couple of weeks.

 

[Anitacska]

Hmm, okay, nail polish budget has been used up on eBay. BUT I'm very happy as I managed to win the 3 vintage Guerlain Meteorites I'd been missing from my collection. Yay!