Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[PearlyQueen]

Thank you! Haha, yes, I thought I'd make the most of my wisteria.



Thank you. There are definitely some pretties there. Well, I like them all, lol.



Pretty mani.

Here are my two recent manis. First is Lilypad Lacquer Pink Pennies with Alchemy Lacquers Spessartite of Time on the accents. Both duochrome, so took a few photos.

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Current mani is Mac Jade Dragon (2011 untried) with Femme Fatale Jewels from the Deep. Stamped with CbL High School was Rough Man, but it didn't come out too well. Also my camera thinks the FF is blue, but it's much more green (although does have a blue duochrome to it).

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My PTR box is due to arrive today, although I'm only keeping the FF and Danglefoot, I've managed to find buyers for the CbL and Bear. They're nice too, but I have enough hot pink holos and reds.

Lovely manis - especially the second! If your CbL buyer falls through, let me know coz it was the one I fancied from the box!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Yes, it was 5am! (I still have the old number, but sometimes messages are delayed. I got it after I posted here this morning.)
How did you both do it - use Stackry? Because I guess for me it wouldn't be really smart to let it ship to Germany with her shipping fees!

I guess another restock is in store for us at Pshiiit because of the new shade the French Iger posted, which means it'll be an epic clusterf**** again. I'll see if I even try to get one, because last time, I think I stalked for three days but got nothing... But the shade is really pretty...

But I guess my new favourite polish line is FF anyways!

Hi Anneri, yes I used Stackry (once bitten with customs lol!) - thanks to Anita, I got the two non-nudes (I'm not big on nudes).
I adore Dragon Egg, hoping I snag one! I'm also on the lookout for Pshiiit restocking Pandore because I'm still lusting after it.
After seeing swatches, I'm really undecided about Alicorn, it's a bit meh, but my "buy all the EPs gene might change my mind - might as well get two as one I think, assuming I get the one I want!

 

[PearlyQueen]

The new collection does look like it's going to be beautiful! This time I'm not sure if I'll order directly, but not because I don't think it's a good idea, I'm just fed up with having to wait in for DHL all the time. Easier to get it from Rainbow Connection or C4N.

If you do want to order directly, you need a 10 bottle minimum in your order, but it doesn't have to be FF only. She has some nice exclusives and some other brands I like, so usually it's easy to get 10 bottles together. Plus I guess there'll be a COTM again, so that's 9 FFs already. Costwise, it's 47 AUD shipping to the UK, probably the same to all of Europe. The polishes however are MUCH cheaper than at the stockists, so if you order 10 bottles, you're breaking even, more and you're laughing. Would you send them to China or Germany? I think the biggest advantage of ordering directly is that you get them much more quickly than the stockist. Also if she does group exclusives or opps/samples, then that's the only way anyway.

Hope this helps.

Just wanted to add, she puts a value of $3AUD per bottle for customs - that means exactly 10 bottles avoids charges with the UK limits, not sure what yours are, but that eleventh bottle costs me a fortune!

 

[Anitacska]

Just wanted to add, she puts a value of $3AUD per bottle for customs - that means exactly 10 bottles avoids charges with the UK limits, not sure what yours are, but that eleventh bottle costs me a fortune!

I had 11 bottles plus 2 FUNs last time and no charges, in fact the time before I had no charges for the 25 or however many polishes (the whole of the Enchanted Fables and a couple of extras)! Go figure.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I had 11 bottles plus 2 FUNs last time and no charges, in fact the time before I had no charges for the 25 or however many polishes (the whole of the Enchanted Fables and a couple of extras)! Go figure.

Wow, I always get stung for 11 or more!

 

[Anitacska]

Wow, I always get stung for 11 or more!

Weird. Also last time my Stackry stuff came I didn't get a customs charge, even though I put down $20 value, whereas twice before I did for $19 and $20. It was only £3.50-ish though, so not the end of the world.

 

[Anitacska]

Lovely manis - especially the second! If your CbL buyer falls through, let me know coz it was the one I fancied from the box!

Sorry, they paid straight after I ordered the box and I've sent it off already. It is very pretty though. Here's the box anyway:

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Hi Anneri, yes I used Stackry (once bitten with customs lol!) - thanks to Anita, I got the two non-nudes (I'm not big on nudes).
I adore Dragon Egg, hoping I snag one! I'm also on the lookout for Pshiiit restocking Pandore because I'm still lusting after it.
After seeing swatches, I'm really undecided about Alicorn, it's a bit meh, but my "buy all the EPs gene might change my mind - might as well get two as one I think, assuming I get the one I want!

I'm torn as well on Alicorn. Will definitely go for Pegacorn and Dragon Egg. I bought the nude one with that "buy all the EPs urge", doesn't look very interesting, will probably try and sell it.

 

[PearlyQueen]

No Dragon Egg
I guess the topcoat was the extra, I've not bothered with Alicorn alone.

 

[Anitacska]

No Dragon Egg
I guess the topcoat was the extra, I've not bothered with Alicorn alone.

Yeah, quite disappointing. I didn't get the topcoat either. Haven't even used the others yet. I did get Pegacorn and Alicorn. Nearly gave up on Pegacorn, I missed out on it initially, even though I was on the product page at 6 sharp. I thought I'd wait until the first cartdrop and then leave it. Luckily I grabbed one about 10 minutes into the restock, I wasn't going to try much longer and was all set to let my Alicorn go as well. But got them both in the end.

Dragon Egg is apparently due out in a couple of weeks and there will be a newsletter out about it.

 

[Anitacska]

Here are my latest manis. The first one is possibly the worst polish I own. It's Bells Kandi Medusa, got it from Mei Mei ages ago. It's possibly the ugliest colour both in its warm and cold state. In the warm state it just looks like my nails are really discoloured, in the cold state they look bruised. I kept it on for 2 days as I didn't want my nails to suffer even more, they're in such bad state, but it was truly yucky.



Second one is CbL This Girl is on Fire Help! with Darling Diva Seriously Serious on the accents. Bit more purple irl. I loved this one, both polishes are so pretty.



Current mani is Glam Polish Aries (my starsign) with Essence Glitz & Glam on the accents. The Glam Polish is just so pretty, the pictures don't do it justice, the holo is so strong and it has silver flakies as well. Love it!



Finally here's my Hypnotic Polish haul. I also got a few vinyls, but didn't take pictures of them.



I took a few extra pictures of the Cupcake Polish because it's so pretty. It's their exclusive, Witchery.

 

[Anneri]

Thank you ladies for the deeds on FF! I'll wait and see, I guess, right now I want only four of all eight polishes of the new collection.

I'm quite happy that I didn't stay up for EP, sucks that the extra one was a tc! I hope the one with Dragon's Egg will be a pre-sale (a girl can dream).


Wow, Anitacska, that first polish is fugly! Kudos for wearing it two days! And you got Ambrosial! It's waiting for me at my parents' (where I'm sending all my orders to atm - my mom is a bit shocked right now about the things I order... ). I should have gotten that Cupcake as well - that's a beauty!

 

[Anitacska]

Thank you ladies for the deeds on FF! I'll wait and see, I guess, right now I want only four of all eight polishes of the new collection.

I'm quite happy that I didn't stay up for EP, sucks that the extra one was a tc! I hope the one with Dragon's Egg will be a pre-sale (a girl can dream).


Wow, Anitacska, that first polish is fugly! Kudos for wearing it two days! And you got Ambrosial! It's waiting for me at my parents' (where I'm sending all my orders to atm - my mom is a bit shocked right now about the things I order... ). I should have gotten that Cupcake as well - that's a beauty!

Lol, I thought about stamping over it, but I didn't have time during the day and was too tired in the evening, so left it. My nails are in really bad state, peeling like crazy, so didn't want to change my mani straight away, I don't think it's good for them to use nail polish remover every day. I did google this polish, apparently it was supposed to be a green to dark plum, so has clearly faded. I guess this is what happens when I don't use my polishes for years. On the upside, the thermal still works pretty well, lol.

Yes, I got Ambrosial and Euna! And yes, that Cupcake is gorgeous!

I don't know if you've ever bought FF eyeshadows, but she's releasing a sampler (of 20 new colours) which looks gorgeous. I think I might get that, eyeshadows don't have to be shipped by DHL, so won't cost much. I think I'll buy the polishes from stockists this time.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are my latest manis. The first one is possibly the worst polish I own. It's Bells Kandi Medusa, got it from Mei Mei ages ago. It's possibly the ugliest colour both in its warm and cold state. In the warm state it just looks like my nails are really discoloured, in the cold state they look bruised. I kept it on for 2 days as I didn't want my nails to suffer even more, they're in such bad state, but it was truly yucky.

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Second one is CbL This Girl is on Fire Help! with Darling Diva Seriously Serious on the accents. Bit more purple irl. I loved this one, both polishes are so pretty.

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Current mani is Glam Polish Aries (my starsign) with Essence Glitz & Glam on the accents. The Glam Polish is just so pretty, the pictures don't do it justice, the holo is so strong and it has silver flakies as well. Love it!

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Finally here's my Hypnotic Polish haul. I also got a few vinyls, but didn't take pictures of them.

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I took a few extra pictures of the Cupcake Polish because it's so pretty. It's their exclusive, Witchery.

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Lol, that is one ugly polish!
However, your other two manis are lovely - my favourite is the CbL (which I do own but haven't worn!).
Lovely haul - I was looking at that Cupcake the other day, looks nicer in your pics than it did in theirs, I may have to get one of these!

 

[PearlyQueen]

My latest mani is Glam Polish Entrance:

 

[Anitacska]

Lol, that is one ugly polish!
However, your other two manis are lovely - my favourite is the CbL (which I do own but haven't worn!).
Lovely haul - I was looking at that Cupcake the other day, looks nicer in your pics than it did in theirs, I may have to get one of these!

Thank you! Yes, that CbL is very pretty. And the Cupcake is a must have!

My latest mani is Glam Polish Entrance:
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This is very pretty! One of my untrieds.

I've been very good all week and haven't bought anything. There are a few more upcoming collections that I have my eye on of course, but I'm going to sit it out until the end of May. That's the plan anyway, lol.

My two recent manis, first is OPI The Color to Watch (2011 untried) over black (it's very very sheer) with Polished by KPT Lumieres on the accents. Also I stamped it with Hit the Bottle Electric Indigo. There was quite a bit of purple duochrome going on, but my camera refused to pick it up.



My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Fire Me Up with Indigo Bananas Impact on the accents stamped with Color Alike Venus. Love this one. The Lilypad has a subtle orange duochrome and is so glowy.



It's half term here next week, looking forward to not having to get up at stupid o'clock and maybe a bit of time to do some nail art. I've been a bit lazy with my manis lately and really want to do some watermarbling and make some decals, but never have time. But first I'm going to Legoland tomorrow with just my little boy as my eldest doesn't want to come (she's nearly 15 and it's not cool anymore) and my middle one is going to her best friend's for the weekend. Really excited about it, haven't done anything with just him in forever, being the third child usually means being dragged around to other activities or having the whole family there. He's turning 10 soon, my baby is growing up, don't want to miss it.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thank you! Yes, that CbL is very pretty. And the Cupcake is a must have!

This is very pretty! One of my untrieds.

I've been very good all week and haven't bought anything. There are a few more upcoming collections that I have my eye on of course, but I'm going to sit it out until the end of May. That's the plan anyway, lol.

My two recent manis, first is OPI The Color to Watch (2011 untried) over black (it's very very sheer) with Polished by KPT Lumieres on the accents. Also I stamped it with Hit the Bottle Electric Indigo. There was quite a bit of purple duochrome going on, but my camera refused to pick it up.

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My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Fire Me Up with Indigo Bananas Impact on the accents stamped with Color Alike Venus. Love this one. The Lilypad has a subtle orange duochrome and is so glowy.

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It's half term here next week, looking forward to not having to get up at stupid o'clock and maybe a bit of time to do some nail art. I've been a bit lazy with my manis lately and really want to do some watermarbling and make some decals, but never have time. But first I'm going to Legoland tomorrow with just my little boy as my eldest doesn't want to come (she's nearly 15 and it's not cool anymore) and my middle one is going to her best friend's for the weekend. Really excited about it, haven't done anything with just him in forever, being the third child usually means being dragged around to other activities or having the whole family there. He's turning 10 soon, my baby is growing up, don't want to miss it.

Thank you!
Good luck with your four day no buy... (ambitious!!!)
I love love love your butterfly mani, so cute, and lovely polishes. The orange/gold combo looks good too.
I hope you had a lovely time at Legoland, and that your son had a good day dedicated to him! (Blink and he'll be a teenager, and we all know about those lol!)
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend!

 

[PearlyQueen]

My new mani is Glam Polish Schadenfreude:

 

[Anitacska]

Thank you!
Good luck with your four day no buy... (ambitious!!!)
I love love love your butterfly mani, so cute, and lovely polishes. The orange/gold combo looks good too.
I hope you had a lovely time at Legoland, and that your son had a good day dedicated to him! (Blink and he'll be a teenager, and we all know about those lol!)
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend!

Thank you.

Unfortunately things didn't go to plan on Saturday, my battery was completely flat, so couldn't go to Legoland. On top of it, I learnt from my ex that I was no longer on the joint roadside assistant policy (thanks!), so had to fork out for the AA guy as well as join the AA. It turned out that there was some electrical issue with my air con that was constantly draining the battery, the AA guy disconnected it, so I could use the car, but now I need to get the air con fixed too. So I'm already £229 out of pocket and it's not even fixed yet. Not happy. We did make it to Legoland on Sunday which was really nice and it was lovely to spend time with just my son.

My new mani is Glam Polish Schadenfreude:
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This is a great summer colour. I have it, but haven't used it yet.

My current mani is Glam Polish Despair with GP Comet Storm on the accents. Unfortunately we haven't seen the sun for 2 days (it's been raining all day today), but it's really pretty anyway.



As you can see, so far I've not had any time for nail art, what was I thinking, it's half term with 3 children aged 9, 11 and 14, I'll never have the time, hahaha!

 

[Anitacska]

Trust you've all had the e-mail:



I'm so mad at her now, not only this isn't a pre-order again, but it's a limited one-time only release. Will probably be gone in a second, and once again due to the time, I won't be able to keep trying for half an hour. And of course people will be reselling it at stupid prices. Ugh.

 

[Anneri]

OMG, I didn't even realize that it's a one-time thingie.

Does it make sense at all to try for half an hour at all? Usually I just stop trying after it's sold out after a few minutes and give up, but is there any chance at all to get something afterwards?

I don't know if I even want to try, it's 1am over here and I've got class next morning.