Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

Here are my most recent manis, first is Primark Lilac Chrome with Polished for Days Lyre. I really loved this one. The Primark holo is great and PfD Lyre is just so stunning.



Next is Lacquester P.O.S. with Glam Polish Dex, Lies & Videotapes



This is Emily de Molly Hybrid Theory



A couple more Emily de Molly polishes, LE42 with The Eighth Letter



This is Ciate caviar duo, the base polish is Play Date. Unfortunately the pearls had already started falling off by the morning (I do my manis at night), and were totally gone by the evening. Not sure why I bothered.



My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Purple People Eater with Illyrian Polish In This Twilight. This is the second time I've worn Purple People Eater, but this was by mistake. I have no idea how, because I had it marked as used on my spreadsheet, but somehow I missed it and pulled it out. It is very pretty though and last time I wore it was in 2013, so never mind.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are my most recent manis, first is Primark Lilac Chrome with Polished for Days Lyre. I really loved this one. The Primark holo is great and PfD Lyre is just so stunning.

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Next is Lacquester P.O.S. with Glam Polish Dex, Lies & Videotapes

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This is Emily de Molly Hybrid Theory

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A couple more Emily de Molly polishes, LE42 with The Eighth Letter

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This is Ciate caviar duo, the base polish is Play Date. Unfortunately the pearls had already started falling off by the morning (I do my manis at night), and were totally gone by the evening. Not sure why I bothered.

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My current mani is Lilypad Lacquer Purple People Eater with Illyrian Polish In This Twilight. This is the second time I've worn Purple People Eater, but this was by mistake. I have no idea how, because I had it marked as used on my spreadsheet, but somehow I missed it and pulled it out. It is very pretty though and last time I wore it was in 2013, so never mind.

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Oh wow, some really beautiful colours on show in these ones. I love my Lyre in the bottle, looking forward to wearing it and it's stunning on you. The Lacquester/Glam one is lovely too, and that bottom purple one is so pretty - worth a second wear for the Lilypad I think!
I was really taken with those mani pearls when I saw them (the ones in Claires) but I just knew it would be a nightmare to wear and fall apart way too soon - you know I like to wear my nails for at least a week! Looks really pretty, but I'd go nuts if I'd made that effort and lost them in my bed the same night!

 

[Anitacska]

Oh wow, some really beautiful colours on show in these ones. I love my Lyre in the bottle, looking forward to wearing it and it's stunning on you. The Lacquester/Glam one is lovely too, and that bottom purple one is so pretty - worth a second wear for the Lilypad I think!
I was really taken with those mani pearls when I saw them (the ones in Claires) but I just knew it would be a nightmare to wear and fall apart way too soon - you know I like to wear my nails for at least a week! Looks really pretty, but I'd go nuts if I'd made that effort and lost them in my bed the same night!

Thank you!

Yeah, the pearls are really only for one night wear. I have a few of them, luckily I bought the sets for a few pounds in TKMaxx and some were freebies with magazines, so I didn't waste too much money on them.

Speaking of spending money, I'm trying to be good now, I've looked into my finances and it's really not looking good. I need to save some money. So I'm going to empty my Stackry box on Monday and hoping not to fill it anytime soon. I'm actually going to be 1 day over, but hopefully they won't charge me much. I will have 60 polishes to look forward to at least! (I also have some Femme Fatales and Glams coming soon, well, haven't heard about the Glams, but should be soon.)

 

[Anitacska]

Here are a few more manis from the past week. First is Nail Sparks 82 (a 2012 untried, this was sent to me with a purchase, no idea where the brand is from) with Glam Polish Now You See Me.



Next is ILNP Long Walks with Femme Fatale Rubine Veil. Sadly there was no sun, the FF looked really sparkly in the sunshine the following day.



This is Polished for Days Kraken with Alchemy Lacquers Teyths. Love them both!



Next one is Celestial Farting Rainbows with Dreamland Dancing in the Sky. The Dreamland one is especially pretty!



What is that? No purple? Not to worry, my next mani will be!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are a few more manis from the past week. First is Nail Sparks 82 (a 2012 untried, this was sent to me with a purchase, no idea where the brand is from) with Glam Polish Now You See Me.

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Next is ILNP Long Walks with Femme Fatale Rubine Veil. Sadly there was no sun, the FF looked really sparkly in the sunshine the following day.

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This is Polished for Days Kraken with Alchemy Lacquers Teyths. Love them both!

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Next one is Celestial Farting Rainbows with Dreamland Dancing in the Sky. The Dreamland one is especially pretty!

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What is that? No purple? Not to worry, my next mani will be!

These are all really nice! I'm particularly taken with the green and gold one, such a lovely combo of really nice colours. I also wish I had that Dreamland!

 

[PearlyQueen]

My last mani was Femme Fatale The Nessie Alliance:


I think it was cursed! First my mobile broke so I couldn't get pics, then it chipped within a couple of hours of putting it on. Then I borrowed hubby's phone to do the pics, which I wasn't at all familiar with so they didn't come out great. Then I had a bath - and two whole nails of polish just peeled off completely afterwards. Then all the other nails chipped very badly.
And the polish was not stunning, loads of glitters but none of it showed through the purple base - just a few of the pink ones really.
All in all, I hope I have better luck with the next one! And my replacement phone is here, an expense I could have done without (so no polish for me in the immediate future, hopefully!).

 

[Anitacska]

EP restock tomorrow 7 pm (UK time)! I think I'll try to get Classified Crush.

 

[Anitacska]

These are all really nice! I'm particularly taken with the green and gold one, such a lovely combo of really nice colours. I also wish I had that Dreamland!

Thank you. Yes, that mani was great. And the Dreamland was very sparkly.

My last mani was Femme Fatale The Nessie Alliance:
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I think it was cursed! First my mobile broke so I couldn't get pics, then it chipped within a couple of hours of putting it on. Then I borrowed hubby's phone to do the pics, which I wasn't at all familiar with so they didn't come out great. Then I had a bath - and two whole nails of polish just peeled off completely afterwards. Then all the other nails chipped very badly.
And the polish was not stunning, loads of glitters but none of it showed through the purple base - just a few of the pink ones really.
All in all, I hope I have better luck with the next one! And my replacement phone is here, an expense I could have done without (so no polish for me in the immediate future, hopefully!).

Oh dear, that's not good! I have this too, but haven't worn it yet. I've never had issues like that with any FF polish. Maybe because it's an oops? But the formula should still be okay.

My Stackry delivery came today - 61 polishes, unfortunately one of my Tonics arrived broken. Hope they'll replace it.

 

[Anitacska]

My Stackry delivery



Did anyone buy from EP? I managed to buy Classified Crush, so I'm happy. Didn't want anything else.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thank you. Yes, that mani was great. And the Dreamland was very sparkly.



Oh dear, that's not good! I have this too, but haven't worn it yet. I've never had issues like that with any FF polish. Maybe because it's an oops? But the formula should still be okay.

My Stackry delivery came today - 61 polishes, unfortunately one of my Tonics arrived broken. Hope they'll replace it.

Yes, I think that was my poorest quality mani ever!
Hope they replace your Tonic, that's always the worry with Stackry-ing stuff.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My Stackry delivery

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Did anyone buy from EP? I managed to buy Classified Crush, so I'm happy. Didn't want anything else.

Oo, some real pretties there! Notably the Tonics, though special mention for Illyrian!
Glad you got the EP you wanted, I didn't try at all, aiming for a no-buy, so sad though because I love the FTLOP box this month, and there are a couple of PPU ones I covet too.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My latest mani is Pahlish The Boy Who Lived:

A real stunner, proper Cadbury purple IRL with interesting bits in!
A comparison - I previously wore the test batch of it:

Not the same lighting or camera, but just for interest! I like them both and they're definitely different.

 

[Anitacska]

Yes, I think that was my poorest quality mani ever!
Hope they replace your Tonic, that's always the worry with Stackry-ing stuff.

Yes, they said they would. I don't think it was Stackry's fault as that polish had the ring magnet on its lid and the neck snapped off clean, possibly under the weight of the ring. Also that was a long lid and I'm pretty sure they said those break more easily than bottles with short lids. And they don't do the burrito packaging anymore, they just put bubblewrap around the bottle. So of course the polish leaked everywhere. But there wasn't a whole bottle's worth in the box, so I suspect it was like that already when it arrived at Stackry.

Oo, some real pretties there! Notably the Tonics, though special mention for Illyrian!
Glad you got the EP you wanted, I didn't try at all, aiming for a no-buy, so sad though because I love the FTLOP box this month, and there are a couple of PPU ones I covet too.

The Illyrians are really gorgeous. I love the Tonics too, but I'm a bit underwhelmed with some of them.

I only like the PfD from the FTLOP box again, but luckily I've found someone to sell it to me, so I don't have to buy the box. It seems since Pahlish took over, I've not really liked the whole box. I bought two I think, the dragon one and the 80's music one, I didn't even like the Pahlish in that until I wore it, I mostly bought it because of the name (The Final Countdown). I also only want 5 of the PPUs this month. Which ones do you like? Perhaps we can do a decant swap if I happen get those. My list is Illyrian, PfD, Great Lakes (been torn whether to get that or the Femme Fatale, but I think I've settled on the GLL), Fair Maiden and Top Shelf Lacquer.

My latest mani is Pahlish The Boy Who Lived:
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A real stunner, proper Cadbury purple IRL with interesting bits in!
A comparison - I previously wore the test batch of it:
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Not the same lighting or camera, but just for interest! I like them both and they're definitely different.

They are both very pretty, but yes, definitely very different!

 

[boschicka]

I also haven't been enjoying the FTLOP box since Pahlish came on board. Money saved, I suppose.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Yes, they said they would. I don't think it was Stackry's fault as that polish had the ring magnet on its lid and the neck snapped off clean, possibly under the weight of the ring. Also that was a long lid and I'm pretty sure they said those break more easily than bottles with short lids. And they don't do the burrito packaging anymore, they just put bubblewrap around the bottle. So of course the polish leaked everywhere. But there wasn't a whole bottle's worth in the box, so I suspect it was like that already when it arrived at Stackry.



The Illyrians are really gorgeous. I love the Tonics too, but I'm a bit underwhelmed with some of them.

I only like the PfD from the FTLOP box again, but luckily I've found someone to sell it to me, so I don't have to buy the box. It seems since Pahlish took over, I've not really liked the whole box. I bought two I think, the dragon one and the 80's music one, I didn't even like the Pahlish in that until I wore it, I mostly bought it because of the name (The Final Countdown). I also only want 5 of the PPUs this month. Which ones do you like? Perhaps we can do a decant swap if I happen get those. My list is Illyrian, PfD, Great Lakes (been torn whether to get that or the Femme Fatale, but I think I've settled on the GLL), Fair Maiden and Top Shelf Lacquer.



They are both very pretty, but yes, definitely very different!

Good news re Tonic!
You've picked both the PPU ones I fancy (PfD and GLL!) so if you do fancy a swap, I'd be interested!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I also haven't been enjoying the FTLOP box since Pahlish came on board. Money saved, I suppose.

Totally agree, Pahlish is a favourite brand of mine but somehow or other I haven't liked any of the boxes enough since they came on board.

 

[elkaknits]

Re the FTLoP box... I started auto subscribing and have been underwhelmed. I tend to really like the PfD option but last month did not. That neon lime green Pahlish is oddly compelling but I know I will never wear it. I should probably just unsubscribe but I am in so many groups that I end up missing ones I want ( a couple per annum}

 

[Anitacska]

Good news re Tonic!
You've picked both the PPU ones I fancy (PfD and GLL!) so if you do fancy a swap, I'd be interested!

Yes, sure. I won't have them until mid-October, but I'll let you know when I do and we can sort something out.

 

[Anitacska]

Re the FTLoP box... I started auto subscribing and have been underwhelmed. I tend to really like the PfD option but last month did not. That neon lime green Pahlish is oddly compelling but I know I will never wear it. I should probably just unsubscribe but I am in so many groups that I end up missing ones I want ( a couple per annum}

I'm the same, like the PfD and usually nothing else (I think I also got the Fair Maiden from a few months back). Last month I didn't even like the PfD either. I tend to be able to find someone to offload them at a reasonable price ($13 with shipping), so that saves me a lot of money. (If you don't like the PfD, feel free to let me know, I'm usually on the lookout for that.)

 

[Anitacska]

Here are my last few manis. First is Cupcake Polish Next Taupe Model with Lilypad Lacquer Elegance.



Next is Bear Pawlish Blind Mag with Ethereal Lacquer Winter Veil. There were some blue glitters in the Ethereal that didn't show up in the pictures. It was also more holo.



This is Polished by KPT Living Like Royalty with Hits MTV Collection Purple Shake. Wasn't a fan of the KPT.



Next up is Rimmel Baby Bellini with CrowsToes Heartless.



This is FUN Lacquer Blazing Romance with Polished for Days Prototype 2016 gold with flakies.



I also did my (possibly) last pedi of the year. This is Girly Bits What Happens in Vegas… Ends up on Twitter.



And finally, Enchanted Polish Space Ghost with Hare Polish Star Tropics is my current mani.



Phew!