Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[PearlyQueen]

Anyone bought anything from the sales? I've done a lot of damage already, but I'm only buying a few Illyrians now and that's it. Well, until the Tonic launch anyway.

I've bought from Cupcake, Hypnotic Polish, Glam, PfD, Fair Maiden and ILNP.

I've way overspent
Bought some Glams from the Aus site so I could get a couple of Horror Shop ones I want, not sure I bought early enough for the free polish though. I was holding on till I saw the Illyrians so I knew how much I spent. In fact, I just got 3 in the end (my list was 12, so a lot less than I thought) - failed to get Prototype 201, it was sold out between adding to my basket and checking out. So I paid for the Glams instead. I also got a few Takkos and my GG Top Coat, and a bigger than expected order from P4D. I'm eyeing up a couple from the Dreamland launch later as well.
I had already succumbed to 3 new handbags from my new favourite brand, so overall, not sure how I'm paying for all this! Would have been OK without the third handbag and the top coat, but I did those earlier in the week before all the emails about shiny things started coming in!
And I got hubby's Xmas present too, it's been an expensive few days.
Hey ho, BF is just once a year I guess! My Stackry shipping bill is going to be a bugger too, but nothing's there yet so I guess it'll be the New Year before I need to pay it, and that's when I'll get to see all my new goodies!

 

[Anitacska]

This week's mani is Pahlish Nine Ladies Dancing:
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Pretty! And very you!

 

[Anitacska]

I'm still tempted to pick up that red - but it is just another red holo, I've resisted so far. The name of the mystery feels like I'd love it, but I'm not doing mysteries really, and I didn't realise no discount on it, so I will pass.

I was thinking that too. But I'm not forking out nearly $20 for it.

 

[Anitacska]

I've way overspent
Bought some Glams from the Aus site so I could get a couple of Horror Shop ones I want, not sure I bought early enough for the free polish though. I was holding on till I saw the Illyrians so I knew how much I spent. In fact, I just got 3 in the end (my list was 12, so a lot less than I thought) - failed to get Prototype 201, it was sold out between adding to my basket and checking out. So I paid for the Glams instead. I also got a few Takkos and my GG Top Coat, and a bigger than expected order from P4D. I'm eyeing up a couple from the Dreamland launch later as well.
I had already succumbed to 3 new handbags from my new favourite brand, so overall, not sure how I'm paying for all this! Would have been OK without the third handbag and the top coat, but I did those earlier in the week before all the emails about shiny things started coming in!
And I got hubby's Xmas present too, it's been an expensive few days.
Hey ho, BF is just once a year I guess! My Stackry shipping bill is going to be a bugger too, but nothing's there yet so I guess it'll be the New Year before I need to pay it, and that's when I'll get to see all my new goodies!

I've spent loads too. Bought 5 more from Illyrian. By the way, you can add prototype 201 to your list as I got that. I also got the pink BF exclusive, 200, 204 and Aw Shift.

I wasn't very impressed with the PfD sale, the code didn't apply to the new releases, oops colours and grab bags. And then shipping went from $8.75 to $18 something. So I ended up leaving the new releases behind. Meh. I did get a grab bag and the prototypes I got 2 years ago were very nice, so I'm sure these will be good too.

 

[Anitacska]

Here are some recent manis. First is Glam Polish Everyone Has a Secret Identity, Showtime Synergy and Batch #16 . I included a picture of my right hand as I did it differently, but my nails are so much shorter and the picture is rubbish, sorry.



Next is Femme Fatale Voice of the Outer World, a thermal. I have to admit, I wasn't very sure about this one.



This is Emily de Molly Distant Mood with Glitter Daze Holomaniacs Custom #29 . I really liked this mani, both polishes are so nice.



My current mani is another thermal, Femme Fatale Two Days Wrong.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I've spent loads too. Bought 5 more from Illyrian. By the way, you can add prototype 201 to your list as I got that. I also got the pink BF exclusive, 200, 204 and Aw Shift.

I wasn't very impressed with the PfD sale, the code didn't apply to the new releases, oops colours and grab bags. And then shipping went from $8.75 to $18 something. So I ended up leaving the new releases behind. Meh. I did get a grab bag and the prototypes I got 2 years ago were very nice, so I'm sure these will be good too.

Thanks, noted! I got the pink too, I already have Aw Shift, and I got the one I most wanted (Trill). I added The Stars to get to the discount, having failed to grab P201 and Illusive. I've looked at it many times, but cut price and giving me the 25% off it seemed its time had arrived!
I didn't realise the PfD On A Whim polishes were excluded from the sale, I couldn't figure out why my discount was lower than it should have been! I emailed her, haven't had an answer, though I guess you've now given it to me! I skipped the grab bags, trying not to do mysteries as I said!
I did get a few Dreamlands too in the end...

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are some recent manis. First is Glam Polish Everyone Has a Secret Identity, Showtime Synergy and Batch #16 . I included a picture of my right hand as I did it differently, but my nails are so much shorter and the picture is rubbish, sorry.

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Next is Femme Fatale Voice of the Outer World, a thermal. I have to admit, I wasn't very sure about this one.

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This is Emily de Molly Distant Mood with Glitter Daze Holomaniacs Custom #29 . I really liked this mani, both polishes are so nice.

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My current mani is another thermal, Femme Fatale Two Days Wrong.

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These are cute! I really like the last one, very pretty indeed. Your multi coloured festival is very eye-catching, and I think the purple thermal looks nice too.

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks, noted! I got the pink too, I already have Aw Shift, and I got the one I most wanted (Trill). I added The Stars to get to the discount, having failed to grab P201 and Illusive. I've looked at it many times, but cut price and giving me the 25% off it seemed its time had arrived!
I didn't realise the PfD On A Whim polishes were excluded from the sale, I couldn't figure out why my discount was lower than it should have been! I emailed her, haven't had an answer, though I guess you've now given it to me! I skipped the grab bags, trying not to do mysteries as I said!
I did get a few Dreamlands too in the end...

I wasn't even going to get Aw Shift, but then it jumped into my basket.

I don't do mysteries now, but they were 6 for $38. Really not much money, even if I don't like one or two.

That said, I ended up ordering 6 polishes from Glam just to get the mystery freebie. I was only going to order 2 or 3.

 

[Anitacska]

My first Black Friday order has arrived, this is from Hypnotic Polish.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I wasn't even going to get Aw Shift, but then it jumped into my basket.

I don't do mysteries now, but they were 6 for $38. Really not much money, even if I don't like one or two.

That said, I ended up ordering 6 polishes from Glam just to get the mystery freebie. I was only going to order 2 or 3.

Ha, I know how that happens! In fairness, Aw Shift is one of the prettiest toppers I've ever seen in the bottle, I think you'll love it.
I did the same with Glam, even though I don't even know if I ordered on time to get the freebie! What am I like???

 

[PearlyQueen]

My first Black Friday order has arrived, this is from Hypnotic Polish.

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Oo, nice, love those ILNPs in particular! I didn't think much of the Hypnotic sale, was very disappointed the discount didn't include the EP I wanted.

 

[PearlyQueen]

And this week I'm wearing Polished for Days Shiya:


Not quite as showy as I'd hoped, a bit too subtle for my taste, but very nice.
I did finally hear back from her about the discount, shame about the On a Whims, I could have done without spending the extra, though I only got two of them.

 

[Anitacska]

Oo, nice, love those ILNPs in particular! I didn't think much of the Hypnotic sale, was very disappointed the discount didn't include the EP I wanted.

Yeah, that was a bit pants. I had been wanting to order some Blush Lacquers from there, so I thought I'd add a few other things, about 4 of these weren't included in the sale, but counted towards the total for cheaper shipping and I still got 10% off, so it wasn't too bad. But I was a bit annoyed about the ILNPs (not with Hypnotic) as I found out later that ILNP was doing a 25% off sale, so could've saved more on these. That was quite odd actually, didn't get an e-mail about it and the owner didn't even post in the ILNP group, only found out from someone else's post. I did end up ordering 6 polishes from the newer collections and Rosewater that I'd wanted for ages, got a good deal in the end, £39 shipped to Stackry, but it could've been better. Eh, never mind.

Did you order the red polish from EP in the end?

 

[Anitacska]

And this week I'm wearing Polished for Days Shiya:
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Not quite as showy as I'd hoped, a bit too subtle for my taste, but very nice.
I did finally hear back from her about the discount, shame about the On a Whims, I could have done without spending the extra, though I only got two of them.

Pretty. I don't think I have this one.

I only ordered 2 OAW too, I think, Aria and Blair. I had wanted them for a while now and they were still $1 off, so it's alright. I would've got the holiday ones too if the shipping hadn't shot up by $10 suddenly. Oh well, later.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Yeah, that was a bit pants. I had been wanting to order some Blush Lacquers from there, so I thought I'd add a few other things, about 4 of these weren't included in the sale, but counted towards the total for cheaper shipping and I still got 10% off, so it wasn't too bad. But I was a bit annoyed about the ILNPs (not with Hypnotic) as I found out later that ILNP was doing a 25% off sale, so could've saved more on these. That was quite odd actually, didn't get an e-mail about it and the owner didn't even post in the ILNP group, only found out from someone else's post. I did end up ordering 6 polishes from the newer collections and Rosewater that I'd wanted for ages, got a good deal in the end, £39 shipped to Stackry, but it could've been better. Eh, never mind.

Did you order the red polish from EP in the end?

Not too bad at Hypnotic, but shame about the ILNPs. I got an email, not sure why you wouldn't have unless you've dropped off the list or it got lost in the internet somewhere.
No, I resisted the EP, trying to continue resistance and NOT BUY THE MYSTERY HOLIDAY POLISH...

 

[PearlyQueen]

Pretty. I don't think I have this one.

I only ordered 2 OAW too, I think, Aria and Blair. I had wanted them for a while now and they were still $1 off, so it's alright. I would've got the holiday ones too if the shipping hadn't shot up by $10 suddenly. Oh well, later.

Thanks!
Ha, the same two as me, we are polish twins separated at birth!
By the way, have you heard from Illyrian re BF shipments? The post said shipping within 2 days, but I've heard nothing...

 

[Anitacska]

Not too bad at Hypnotic, but shame about the ILNPs. I got an email, not sure why you wouldn't have unless you've dropped off the list or it got lost in the internet somewhere.
No, I resisted the EP, trying to continue resistance and NOT BUY THE MYSTERY HOLIDAY POLISH...

Yay! Be strong! I'm not buying the mysteries either.

I have seen pictures of Unicornicopia in the EP group, it's similar to Dragon Egg, but more magenta, bit like Christmas in July too. It's pretty, but I won't be hunting it down.

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks!
Ha, the same two as me, we are polish twins separated at birth!
By the way, have you heard from Illyrian re BF shipments? The post said shipping within 2 days, but I've heard nothing...

I did ask in the Illyrian group, she hasn't replied to me, but I saw a reply to someone else that they're still shipping. So hopefully shipped today or tomorrow.

I got a shipping notice on the 20th for the previous pre-order and it kept showing that it was in pre-shipment for ages, turns out she didn't actually send them until last Tuesday. It's due to arrive at Stackry today.

 

[Anitacska]

Did anyone order from Tonic? I was only going to get 5 polishes, enough for the $50 freebie threshold, but then she posted those MFA oops polishes and First Kiss and the OG UP thermal, plus the $120 freebie, and next thing I know I've ordered 12 polishes. Ugh.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I did ask in the Illyrian group, she hasn't replied to me, but I saw a reply to someone else that they're still shipping. So hopefully shipped today or tomorrow.

I got a shipping notice on the 20th for the previous pre-order and it kept showing that it was in pre-shipment for ages, turns out she didn't actually send them until last Tuesday. It's due to arrive at Stackry today.

I don't think she's ever answered my emails, so thanks for letting me know what they're saying in the group!