Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[PearlyQueen]

Here are my latest manis. First is Layla Mercury Twilight (2012 untried) with Takko Wooster St. I didn't topcoat the Layla as to not dull the holo effect, but it chipped very quickly and also it just showed every bit of imperfection on my nails. Not a fan.

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Next is Starrily Hotel Transylvania with Lollipop Posse This Cool Night Air. I love the Lollipop Posse, it is so gorgeous!

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This one is Enchanted Polish Secret Sauce with Kleancolor Chunky Holo Black over black. This was the first time I wore a UP topper (I've had the EP one for about 6 years!) and I still don't see what the fuss is about. I actually preferred the Kleancolor.

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I like all of these, even if you're not that impressed! I really like the last ones over black, nice!

 

[PearlyQueen]

More manis, this is Native War Paints Larkspur of the Moment. It was okay, but it looked prettier in the bottle.

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Next is Alessandro Call Me Hero with Darling Diva There Once Was a Man From Nantucket over black. I'm trying to go through my least used / older brands, but sadly I wasn't a big fan of either of these. The flakies in the DD didn't show up very well on the nails and the multichrome is not that special.

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Finally, my current mani, Lilypad Lacquer Rebel at Heart with Arcane Lacquer Twinkiling Tinsel. The Arcane was supposed to be a topper, but it was too opaque, so... meh. The Lilypad is nice enough though.

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To be honest, I'm only a fan of the Lilypad out of these - it is lovely though, and I think I have it!

 

[PearlyQueen]

New Enchanteds coming on the 21st. I only like the mauve one on the left, but that's very pretty. (Don't know why she's suddenly so obsessed with yellows and greens though.)

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@iparallaxe has swatches of all of them on her Instagram

I so want that red, I nearly caved yesterday but I can't justify the cost for one polish.

 

[PearlyQueen]

What do you all think of the Horror Shop Glam release? I know there's not been any swatches due to shipping delay, but based on the bottle shots/videos, I only really like 2 (the ones I circled). The rest just look a bit samey to me and also there are a lot of greens that I'm not a big fan of. Never mind, money saved.

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I've been following the Instagram peeks as they come out - the initial pic had me down for about 12, but the close-ups I'm not so sure about them. I could do without shopping but I dare say I'll end up with several once I see all the close-ups. I usually love the HHS release.

 

[Anitacska]

I so want that red, I nearly caved yesterday but I can't justify the cost for one polish.

I know, it was £13.81 shipped to Stackry for one! Add on that the $2 consolidation fee and shipping to the UK and you're up to £17 or so. Ugh.

I've been following the Instagram peeks as they come out - the initial pic had me down for about 12, but the close-ups I'm not so sure about them. I could do without shopping but I dare say I'll end up with several once I see all the close-ups. I usually love the HHS release.

I usually love the HHS release too, but most of them just look meh and very samey to me. Maybe once I've seen swatches I'll feel differently. But hey, it's not a problem! I really shouldn't be buying more polish this month anyway.

Btw, have you seen, the Glam orders are going out tomorrow!

 

[boschicka]

Did you order? I only ordered the mauve (Fall Semester). They just looked samey and I'm also not a fan of green/yellow/beige.

I've been staying away from EP, but yes, I ordered. Only the mauve as well.

 

[boschicka]

I so want that red, I nearly caved yesterday but I can't justify the cost for one polish.

Her prices are ridiculous.

 

[boschicka]

What do you all think of the Horror Shop Glam release? I know there's not been any swatches due to shipping delay, but based on the bottle shots/videos, I only really like 2 (the ones I circled). The rest just look a bit samey to me and also there are a lot of greens that I'm not a big fan of. Never mind, money saved.

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People are starting to post more bottle shots and they are looking a little better.

 

[Anitacska]

People are starting to post more bottle shots and they are looking a little better.

Yeah, and there's been a few swatches too. I'm still not sure, I mean some of them look nice, but they look a bit similar to older polishes I own. I may end up passing altogether. I also want to see what Polished for Days is coming out with, I really love her polishes and haven't bought any (other than from FTLOP) in a while.

 

[Anitacska]

Here are my latest manis. First is Hits Mari Moon Holographic Super Cute over black with Nevermind Polish Basilisk's Bite.



Next is ILNP Cygnus Loop (one of my oldest ILNPs) with Hits Phenomena Afterglow (2012 untried) over black.



This is Blush Lacquer Synthwave Diva. I wore this to the Europe gig in London on Sunday. Someone gave me Europe logo decals, so added them to the accents.



My current mani is Zoya Kimber (2012 untried) with Models Own Hot Stuff. The Models Own was still sealed, but had dried up, meh. I chucked a ton of thinner into it, but didn't want to waste too much as I won't use this again anyway.

 

[Anitacska]

So here are my Glams!



Did you order from the Halloween Horror Shop? I ended up buying 5. I liked another 3, but had to be good.

I'm actually really pleased with myself for sticking with my limit of 20 polishes a month. Okay, I know, probably still too many, but it's a start. Having said that, I've seen the Tonic reveal for the October release and I want a good few, so I'll have to try really hard to not buy many other polishes. But I don't like the FTLOP box, so that's already 3 crossed off my list. I have about 5 or 6 I like from PPU and the Femme Fatale anniversary trio, so it's all adding up already.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are my latest manis. First is Hits Mari Moon Holographic Super Cute over black with Nevermind Polish Basilisk's Bite.

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Next is ILNP Cygnus Loop (one of my oldest ILNPs) with Hits Phenomena Afterglow (2012 untried) over black.

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This is Blush Lacquer Synthwave Diva. I wore this to the Europe gig in London on Sunday. Someone gave me Europe logo decals, so added them to the accents.

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My current mani is Zoya Kimber (2012 untried) with Models Own Hot Stuff. The Models Own was still sealed, but had dried up, meh. I chucked a ton of thinner into it, but didn't want to waste too much as I won't use this again anyway.

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So lovely! The Hits is really nice, the ILNP is gorgeous and I really like the Zoya too (prefer it without the topper, I must admit).

 

[PearlyQueen]

So here are my Glams!

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Did you order from the Halloween Horror Shop? I ended up buying 5. I liked another 3, but had to be good.

I'm actually really pleased with myself for sticking with my limit of 20 polishes a month. Okay, I know, probably still too many, but it's a start. Having said that, I've seen the Tonic reveal for the October release and I want a good few, so I'll have to try really hard to not buy many other polishes. But I don't like the FTLOP box, so that's already 3 crossed off my list. I have about 5 or 6 I like from PPU and the Femme Fatale anniversary trio, so it's all adding up already.

So pretty!
I know it's tough cutting back - I hated skipping that red EP, but I did get a few of the Glams, would have loved more but I just can't afford them.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My last two manis!
Illyrian Loveless Ice@


Nail'd It Bull Shift:

 

[Anitacska]

So pretty!
I know it's tough cutting back - I hated skipping that red EP, but I did get a few of the Glams, would have loved more but I just can't afford them.

I'm sure it'll be back before too long.

My last two manis!
Illyrian Loveless Ice@
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Nail'd It Bull Shift:
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These are both pretty. The Nail'd It is pretty old, I have a few of those, my Bull Shift is still unused.

 

[Anitacska]

Ugh, this is ridiculous! Glam Polish is launching another 2 collections next Friday, the It collection and the Hocus Pocus trio. 13 new polishes! After such a huge release, you'd think they'd leave it a bit longer. Well, I won't be ordering for sure. I need to save money for PPU and new Tonics. I also want some PfDs, but that might not be happening this month.

 

[Anitacska]

Here are my latest manis. First is Tonic Polish Jubilee.



Next is Emily de Molly Fanciful with Femme Fatale Dreamer's Potion.



This is Emily de Molly Holo Patina with Illyrian Prototype 54



Vapid Lacquer 1000 Steps with Polished for Days You Glow Girl



My current mani is Different Dimension Barnaby with Emily de Molly Long Road Trips

 

[PearlyQueen]

Ugh, this is ridiculous! Glam Polish is launching another 2 collections next Friday, the It collection and the Hocus Pocus trio. 13 new polishes! After such a huge release, you'd think they'd leave it a bit longer. Well, I won't be ordering for sure. I need to save money for PPU and new Tonics. I also want some PfDs, but that might not be happening this month.

I know! And I love the red one (for a change!). Not sure if I'll bother though, even via UK shipping is expensive for one. Really not fussed by the others, nice but not astounding. We'll see when more swatches come out, but it's ridiculous to have two such big launches in one pay packet.
I'm not fussed on PPU this time, just the PfD I like so skipping. And I'm leaving the PfD new releases for now as well, I don't want more than a couple, so they can wait till I can afford them.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are my latest manis. First is Tonic Polish Jubilee.

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Next is Emily de Molly Fanciful with Femme Fatale Dreamer's Potion.

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This is Emily de Molly Holo Patina with Illyrian Prototype 54

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Vapid Lacquer 1000 Steps with Polished for Days You Glow Girl

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My current mani is Different Dimension Barnaby with Emily de Molly Long Road Trips

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These are nice - I really like that magnetic Tonic.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My latest manis!


Dreamland Lacquer 131 Angstrom. (Why does my phone think all green polishes are blue???) This was lovely and sparkly - and a complete stainer even with a base coat.



Starrily Blitzen (this one's more green in real life too)