Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

Ok, I've seen the swatch now - I'm in!

I'm really sorry, but I've decided that I'm not getting the box after all. Neither of the other polishes appeal enough to order and I'm really low on funds this month and want to save my small budget for the things I really want. Sorry.

 

[PearlyQueen]

The swatch is so different to the brush picture! I still haven't seen swatches of the EA and PfD, once I've seen them, I'll let you know if I want to order for sure.

Luckily the new Femme Fatale collection only has 5 polishes plus the COTM, so I'm relieved. I think I really only like one or two and the COTM, so that's good.

I ordered a couple of Illyrians and a couple of CbLs from RC yesterday with my destash money, it felt great to not really spend money on new polishes.

I'm going to have to get the FF COTM - you know I love a red! The others don't appeal so I guess I'll wait for RC to get it...
Nice little order with your free money, enjoy!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I've received a couple of my orders, EPs from Pshiiit and my Girly Bits order.

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Also, here's my pedi, CbL Fall is Coming

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My two recent manis, first is CrowsToes Mjölnir. Not as nice in person as I'd hoped, very bumpy with all the glitter going on and also not as shifty as I thought.

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My current mani is Glisten & Glow First in Line with Sally Hansen Be-Jeweled (2012 untried).

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If everything goes well, I'll be able to pick up my Femme Fatale order from the group buy organiser. 23 polishes including 7 EdMs, 2 Tonics and the rest are FFs. Also my first RC order should arrive tomorrow (3 Native War Paints and an ILNP).

Speaking of ILNP, the new collection has failed to wow me once again. I like 2 or 3, but not sure if I like them enough to bother. I guess it's good, but it's also quite sad as I used to really love ILNP, but almost everything she comes out with nowadays is a bit meh. Same with FUN Lacquer. Oh well, at least I'll have money left for all the gorgeous Tonics!

Nice deliveries, the EPs look lovely! Your manis/pedi are cute, I'm taken with the CT even if it doesn't do the shifty magic thing. I must admit, I do find them difficult to work with though.
I agree on the new ILNPs, a couple of nice holos but I'm 99% certain they'll only be dupes for something I have already - and no red to tempt me this time! I have bought a few F.U.N.s recently which failed to impress me much, so I've stopped even looking at them - any brand I can safely drop is a good thing!
I did order a few Glams, got 3 of the GoT ones, 5 of the new collection, the burgundy exclusive, the red from LaLa Land and added one of the Covens I skipped since it was on sale. So that's my budget blown, still it started as about 20 items and I managed to cut it in half! The Magical Creatures ones I fancied just don't look like they've got a nice finish, and you put me off the purple Zelda one!
I still haven't got any more Tonics, really would like to though!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I'm really sorry, but I've decided that I'm not getting the box after all. Neither of the other polishes appeal enough to order and I'm really low on funds this month and want to save my small budget for the things I really want. Sorry.

No problem, I like the Illyrian but I really don't fancy the other two. I hate boxes, it's always the same, one or two I want, the others are dead money, so I usually skip. I don't think there's a single box I've bought more than one of ever!

 

[Anitacska]

I'm going to have to get the FF COTM - you know I love a red! The others don't appeal so I guess I'll wait for RC to get it...
Nice little order with your free money, enjoy!

It is nice! I ended up ordering two more, Starbrains and Glimmerbreath, and 3 EdMs since it's much cheaper directly from Australia. I also had a good amount of loyalty points to spend.
Thank you.

Nice deliveries, the EPs look lovely! Your manis/pedi are cute, I'm taken with the CT even if it doesn't do the shifty magic thing. I must admit, I do find them difficult to work with though.
I agree on the new ILNPs, a couple of nice holos but I'm 99% certain they'll only be dupes for something I have already - and no red to tempt me this time! I have bought a few F.U.N.s recently which failed to impress me much, so I've stopped even looking at them - any brand I can safely drop is a good thing!
I did order a few Glams, got 3 of the GoT ones, 5 of the new collection, the burgundy exclusive, the red from LaLa Land and added one of the Covens I skipped since it was on sale. So that's my budget blown, still it started as about 20 items and I managed to cut it in half! The Magical Creatures ones I fancied just don't look like they've got a nice finish, and you put me off the purple Zelda one!
I still haven't got any more Tonics, really would like to though!

I didn't order any Glams in the end. I really only wanted 2, so it wasn't worth the shipping. Apparently The Forced unleashed won't be back again, but I'll live.

No problem, I like the Illyrian but I really don't fancy the other two. I hate boxes, it's always the same, one or two I want, the others are dead money, so I usually skip. I don't think there's a single box I've bought more than one of ever!

I did buy last month's box (it's still at Stackry), that was really nice, but this month I just don't have the funds for something that's okay, but not amazing. There are 2 Canada Polish Expo exclusive Girly Bits coming out (she'll also have them on her website) and I really want those. Plus Tonic is one of the HHC makers this month and I also want about 6 of the new ones, so something had to give. I'm guessing there should also be 2 EP mysteries out this month.

 

[Anitacska]

A few haul pictures for you. First are my RC orders:



My giant FF order from last month:



Also my friend gave me some Dior testers as she works in a department store and they get thrown out regularly, so she rescued some.

 

[Anitacska]

And my recent manis. First is Enchanted Polish Spiderwebs with Colors by Llarowe Pink Sprinkles (oops).



Next is CrowsToes Huginn & Muninn with Bow Polish Rings of Saturn. The CrowsToes was one of my must tries, but again it didn't wow me as much as I though it would until...



... I added EP Instant Galaxy on top.



My current mani is Colors by Llarowe Shroom With a View with China Glaze I'm Not Lion (2012 untried).

 

[PearlyQueen]

A few haul pictures for you. First are my RC orders:

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My giant FF order from last month:

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Also my friend gave me some Dior testers as she works in a department store and they get thrown out regularly, so she rescued some.

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Lovely hauling there! Those Illyrians stand out to me, I need more of those too!!!
Can't knock free Diors either, though they're not colours I'd choose! I've never owned a Dior (though I do have a lippy which is nice).

 

[PearlyQueen]

And my recent manis. First is Enchanted Polish Spiderwebs with Colors by Llarowe Pink Sprinkles (oops).

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Next is CrowsToes Huginn & Muninn with Bow Polish Rings of Saturn. The CrowsToes was one of my must tries, but again it didn't wow me as much as I though it would until...

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... I added EP Instant Galaxy on top.

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My current mani is Colors by Llarowe Shroom With a View with China Glaze I'm Not Lion (2012 untried).

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Pretty manis! I actually like the H&M, though it does improve with instant galaxy!
Mostly I'm loving that stamping though, it's stunning!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I've been re-wearing KBShimmer Leaf of Faith this week:


Of all the polishes I've worn, this is my current absolute favourite and I was completely happy to be wearing it again! Not looking forward to removal mind, even the foil method struggles with so many big glitters!

 

[Anitacska]

Lovely hauling there! Those Illyrians stand out to me, I need more of those too!!!
Can't knock free Diors either, though they're not colours I'd choose! I've never owned a Dior (though I do have a lippy which is nice).

Thanks. Voodoo (the green one) looks better in the picture, I wasn't that wowed irl, but we'll see what it's like on the nails. Compel is absolutely stunning.
I have about 5 other Diors and they are all really nice, but it's been a while since I bought any. I think I also have about 5 Chanels, 3 YSLs that I use for stamping, 5-ish Guerlains and that's all the high end polishes I own. And a Marc Jacobs one, does that count? It was bloody expensive, so must be high end.

Pretty manis! I actually like the H&M, though it does improve with instant galaxy!
Mostly I'm loving that stamping though, it's stunning!

Thank you. The stamping was really quick and easy. That's one of the YSL polishes I own, they are so great for stamping, I'll be sad when they run out.

I've been re-wearing KBShimmer Leaf of Faith this week:
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Of all the polishes I've worn, this is my current absolute favourite and I was completely happy to be wearing it again! Not looking forward to removal mind, even the foil method struggles with so many big glitters!

This is pretty and very you. I don't think I own this.

My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Here and Now with WingDust Fairy Tale Ending on the accents. The WingDust is one of my favourite ever toppers, it's just so pretty. This is the second time I've worn it!

 

[Anitacska]

New EP collab shade with Ilaeti due to launch on Sunday (not pre-order, one-off launch apparently). Enchanted Polish – Rainstorm – iLaeti It's a pass for me, just not that interesting. I wonder if the May and June mysteries will be available on Sunday too? Newsletter is supposed to come sometime this week.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thanks. Voodoo (the green one) looks better in the picture, I wasn't that wowed irl, but we'll see what it's like on the nails. Compel is absolutely stunning.
I have about 5 other Diors and they are all really nice, but it's been a while since I bought any. I think I also have about 5 Chanels, 3 YSLs that I use for stamping, 5-ish Guerlains and that's all the high end polishes I own. And a Marc Jacobs one, does that count? It was bloody expensive, so must be high end.


Thank you. The stamping was really quick and easy. That's one of the YSL polishes I own, they are so great for stamping, I'll be sad when they run out.



This is pretty and very you. I don't think I own this.

My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Here and Now with WingDust Fairy Tale Ending on the accents. The WingDust is one of my favourite ever toppers, it's just so pretty. This is the second time I've worn it!

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I think Marc Jacobs counts!
I love this mani, I have the Lilypad but not the Wingdust - they look great together!

 

[PearlyQueen]

New EP collab shade with Ilaeti due to launch on Sunday (not pre-order, one-off launch apparently). Enchanted Polish – Rainstorm – iLaeti It's a pass for me, just not that interesting. I wonder if the May and June mysteries will be available on Sunday too? Newsletter is supposed to come sometime this week.

I'm not especially keen, if the new monthlies came out at the same time, I'd probably get it! Not on its own though. I'm not a huge lover of grey, though this looks like it has a hint of blue about it.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My latest mani is Pahlish Two Moon Sunset:


Love this one soooo much!!!!

 

[Anitacska]

I think Marc Jacobs counts!
I love this mani, I have the Lilypad but not the Wingdust - they look great together!

Thank you!

I'm not especially keen, if the new monthlies came out at the same time, I'd probably get it! Not on its own though. I'm not a huge lover of grey, though this looks like it has a hint of blue about it.

It's quite nice, but I'm still skipping, monthlies or not. I have a very limited budget and I'm not spending on something I quite like. Still no newsletter though.

My latest mani is Pahlish Two Moon Sunset:
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Love this one soooo much!!!!

Oh this is very pretty! And again, very you!

 

[Anitacska]

My Polish Molish exclusive Femme Fatales came yesterday. They're both really pretty, just as well, as they were very expensive.



My current mani is Sayuri Third Space of Heaven. It's a thermal. The cold state (purple) is nice, but the warm state (murky light greyish blue) is rather underwhelming. Since it's quite warm for a thermal, that's what I see most of the time. May be better in the winter.

 

[Anitacska]

The monthlies are launching on Sunday too. 12 hour preorder. Rainstorm isn't a preorder.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My Polish Molish exclusive Femme Fatales came yesterday. They're both really pretty, just as well, as they were very expensive.

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My current mani is Sayuri Third Space of Heaven. It's a thermal. The cold state (purple) is nice, but the warm state (murky light greyish blue) is rather underwhelming. Since it's quite warm for a thermal, that's what I see most of the time. May be better in the winter.

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The FFs are pretty, I haven't even looked at those ones!
Your mani doe look nice, shame you don't like the grey side.

 

[PearlyQueen]

The monthlies are launching on Sunday too. 12 hour preorder. Rainstorm isn't a preorder.

Well frankly, that was weird! No newsletter, and I was watching the Grand Prix on Sunday (I'd assumed no email, no launch...) - basically, the first I knew was about an hour after the "it's live" email had arrived when I got round to checking the PC (about 9pm).
Rainstorm wasn't sold out, but I got the "held in carts" message. Just kept trying and got it into my basket about 5 mins later, added monthlies, done!