Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

Can't say I'm sold on this one I'm afraid, though the shimmer looks quite cool in the shade shot.

It's okay. I liked it.

 

[Anitacska]

Mine arrived at home yesterday, she's going to have to shell out for international shipping to get OTG to me. If she did order combining, she could put it in with my other proto coming to Stackry soon, but since she can't be bothered and doesn't answer emails, she'll just have to send it to the UK! There are a couple of the re-releases for tonight I fancy, so I'll give it a go to get them, and if I do I'll add the mystery bag. I'm so bored with not shopping, I had to re-think. I'm expecting a temporary pay rise next month, got an email confirming it today, so I also celebrated with a small Harlow order for PfDs, she offered me a 10% discount, and I still got free shipping, so what the hell!
I'm pretty sure I'll be going for a few of the Glams I want as well. I'm rubbish at resistance. It feels like forever since the dental stuff curtailed me.

That is so stupid. Have you tried e-mailing Amy instead? But then again, why bother to offer a solution to save her money when she can't do the same for you? I passed on the release, didn't fancy fighting for a couple of very limited stock (well, I only really liked Circus) and definitely wasn't interested in paying $37 for 3 mysteries. Did you order in the end?

Yay for the pay rise! And new PfDs! Mine are already at Stackry! Still have about 2 weeks left until I have to empty my box though. The EdMs might still make it there if I order on Monday. She said there won't be a discount code as not everything is going to be on sale, and I have most of her older stuff, so might not order as much as I was planning to. The new LEs will be reduced which is good, but I only want 2 or 3. I'll probably order enough for free delivery, but not as much as I was planning on, currently have 16 polishes in my cart not including any of the new release!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Do you not have Enchanted Djinn in a Bottle? That's my go to holo topcoat. And one of my most used polishes! Also Instant Galaxy and Rainbow Juice (with pulp) are good too, they have bigger holo flakes in them. I also have some tinted holo topcoats from Nail Nation 3000, yellow, pink, purple, blue and green I think, those are good for not dulling the colour underneath.

I don't believe I have any of those EP top coats! I think I have a Takko one with pink microflakes (Dances with Unicorns), and I definitely have 3 of the Nailnation coloured ones (not on purpose, I just bought the red, but got the green and black as freebies if I remember rightly). I resisted Djinn because I was told when it came out that it was no different from one of the IB ones I already had. I think I always wanted RJwP, but I don't think I ever got it.

 

[PearlyQueen]

That is so stupid. Have you tried e-mailing Amy instead? But then again, why bother to offer a solution to save her money when she can't do the same for you? I passed on the release, didn't fancy fighting for a couple of very limited stock (well, I only really liked Circus) and definitely wasn't interested in paying $37 for 3 mysteries. Did you order in the end?

Yay for the pay rise! And new PfDs! Mine are already at Stackry! Still have about 2 weeks left until I have to empty my box though. The EdMs might still make it there if I order on Monday. She said there won't be a discount code as not everything is going to be on sale, and I have most of her older stuff, so might not order as much as I was planning to. The new LEs will be reduced which is good, but I only want 2 or 3. I'll probably order enough for free delivery, but not as much as I was planning on, currently have 16 polishes in my cart not including any of the new release!

To be honest, I get frustrated trying to contact them with my own problems, if Vanessa was more helpful I'd probably have tried again for this, but the lack of response always winds me up. I should dump them really, but I'm into the polishes for now. And at least I know what to expect! I would hope Amy would be more helpful if I had a problem with something, fortunately thus far all my orders haven't needed CS. I did order in the end, got Charybdis and Blood Moon with the MB, and UK shipping.

 

[Anitacska]

To be honest, I get frustrated trying to contact them with my own problems, if Vanessa was more helpful I'd probably have tried again for this, but the lack of response always winds me up. I should dump them really, but I'm into the polishes for now. And at least I know what to expect! I would hope Amy would be more helpful if I had a problem with something, fortunately thus far all my orders haven't needed CS. I did order in the end, got Charybdis and Blood Moon with the MB, and UK shipping.

Can't blame you. I would do the same too.

I'll be interested to see what the mystery bag polishes look like. There's another restock at the end of next week, apparently some BIB shades will be included, I really hope Sanguine comes back this time.

 

[Anitacska]

Well, the EdM sale wasn't as good as I had hoped, it didn't include the latest 3 releases (except for one polish, strangely), so I only ordered some LEs that were half price and some of the older discounted polishes, as well as Near and Far, One More Reason and Limerick from the latest releases for the free shipping. But it's not too bad, I got 11 polishes for $73.

Tonic have announced that there'll be no new releases in June and everything is staying in the store (take note Illyrian!) until then, so I will only order in July when the next lot come out. It has freed up a bit of my budget for PPU, Femme Fatale (only want one polish though) and possibly something else (loving some of the new ILNPs right now). Or maybe I could be good and save the money, but we'll see how that goes...

 

[PearlyQueen]

Can't blame you. I would do the same too.

I'll be interested to see what the mystery bag polishes look like. There's another restock at the end of next week, apparently some BIB shades will be included, I really hope Sanguine comes back this time.

Interesting, I didn't see that was coming, I hope Sanguine comes back too, there are a few I'd like but that's one of my top wishlist items.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Well, the EdM sale wasn't as good as I had hoped, it didn't include the latest 3 releases (except for one polish, strangely), so I only ordered some LEs that were half price and some of the older discounted polishes, as well as Near and Far, One More Reason and Limerick from the latest releases for the free shipping. But it's not too bad, I got 11 polishes for $73.

Tonic have announced that there'll be no new releases in June and everything is staying in the store (take note Illyrian!) until then, so I will only order in July when the next lot come out. It has freed up a bit of my budget for PPU, Femme Fatale (only want one polish though) and possibly something else (loving some of the new ILNPs right now). Or maybe I could be good and save the money, but we'll see how that goes...

Shame about the sale not including all the stuff you wanted - but a good deal on what you got, and some money for other things is always handy. I hear you on the Tonic attitude to selling vs Illyrian! And again, good to save a bit. Have you seen the PPU polishes? I've been looking but haven't found anything yet, apart from a few individual shades. I'm not fussed on the new ILNPs either - but I did buy a fair few Glams tonight, not so many of the new ones, but a load I've been after from previous releases. I had an even bigger list, but I trimmed it ruthlessly, the others can wait till another time, or not at all maybe. (I had 16 on my list, got 10, can't even afford that really but... did it anyway!)

 

[PearlyQueen]

This week I've been wearing Illyrian Alfheim:

 

[Anitacska]

Shame about the sale not including all the stuff you wanted - but a good deal on what you got, and some money for other things is always handy. I hear you on the Tonic attitude to selling vs Illyrian! And again, good to save a bit. Have you seen the PPU polishes? I've been looking but haven't found anything yet, apart from a few individual shades. I'm not fussed on the new ILNPs either - but I did buy a fair few Glams tonight, not so many of the new ones, but a load I've been after from previous releases. I had an even bigger list, but I trimmed it ruthlessly, the others can wait till another time, or not at all maybe. (I had 16 on my list, got 10, can't even afford that really but... did it anyway!)

Ooh, which Glams did you buy? I passed again. I think I'll just rely on you for some swaps when it comes to Glams. I liked two of the newest release, but again not enough to fork out all that money.

Instead I ended up buying 3 Femme Fatales, as I realised I had $15 store credit, so only cost £13 in the end for the lot.

And then I got a 10% code from ILNP that also worked on the new, already discounted releases, plus had $6.55 worth of points, so placed a big order. Shouldn't have, but the discount was too tempting. I paid £109 for 15 polishes, that's pretty good, right?

I will try and curb my PPU list, there are a good few that I like, although some are looking a bit samey now, so will try and be ruthless.

 

[Anitacska]

This week I've been wearing Illyrian Alfheim:
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Pretty! I don't have this.

Have you seen the news on Mochi and Candy Floss? Both have faded to pink, so they'll be sending out codes for free polishes to those who bought them. I think they should refund really, but of course that would hurt them more, so instead you can get one or two free polishes. I guess it's still better than nothing. Still not too impressed, especially as at first Vanessa tried to brush off Mochi as not faded. But once someone showed her a swatch comparison, she backed down.

 

[Anitacska]

Here are this week's manis. Chugging through my 2012 untrieds, I've actually enjoyed most of these polishes, maybe except for one or two.

First is Missguided Misslead (2012 untried, magazine freebie) with Polish Me Silly Lite Brite.



Next is Color Club Sky High (2012 untried) with Femme Fatale Suspended Starlight (one of my oldest untried FFs).



This one is China Glaze Awakening (2012 untried) with Femme Fatale Prim & Copper. I really loved the China Glaze, it's so pretty.



Next up is Zoya Zuza (2012 untried) with Glam Polish I Will Keep These Lights Up Till the Day I Die! Liked the Zoya, loved the Glam so much! Officially one of my most favourite toppers.



My current mani is Nails Inc Clifford Street with Topshop Dazzle crackle polish. Both 2012 untrieds. I really like the Nails Inc (reminds me of Tonic Pepper without the UP), but the crackle polish is a bit of a fail.



I also did my toes last night, but haven't taken pictures yet.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Ooh, which Glams did you buy? I passed again. I think I'll just rely on you for some swaps when it comes to Glams. I liked two of the newest release, but again not enough to fork out all that money.

Instead I ended up buying 3 Femme Fatales, as I realised I had $15 store credit, so only cost £13 in the end for the lot.

And then I got a 10% code from ILNP that also worked on the new, already discounted releases, plus had $6.55 worth of points, so placed a big order. Shouldn't have, but the discount was too tempting. I paid £109 for 15 polishes, that's pretty good, right?

I will try and curb my PPU list, there are a good few that I like, although some are looking a bit samey now, so will try and be ruthless.

That's a really good deal for the ILNPs, look forward to seeing them. I have a list of 3 or 4 PPUs, not sure if I'll go for them or not. I do like the PfD.
My Glam order:

I'd Rather Be A Mermaid

Make Waves

You Rock My Boat!

GOD OF THUNDER

KNOWHERE

END GAME

Carry Moonbeams Home In A Jar

Paws Off What Doesn't Belong To You 2.0

Good Show, Mr Kowalski 2.0

The Path Of Night

Swaps are fine! We should look into that soon!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Pretty! I don't have this.

Have you seen the news on Mochi and Candy Floss? Both have faded to pink, so they'll be sending out codes for free polishes to those who bought them. I think they should refund really, but of course that would hurt them more, so instead you can get one or two free polishes. I guess it's still better than nothing. Still not too impressed, especially as at first Vanessa tried to brush off Mochi as not faded. But once someone showed her a swatch comparison, she backed down.

I did get a code for Candy Floss (mine is very pink, I just thought I'd misremembered what it looked like!). I don't have Mochi. I like getting a free polish though! I think my OTG is coming with my MB order from what she posted, funny how she can combine orders when it suits her...

 

[PearlyQueen]

Here are this week's manis. Chugging through my 2012 untrieds, I've actually enjoyed most of these polishes, maybe except for one or two.

First is Missguided Misslead (2012 untried, magazine freebie) with Polish Me Silly Lite Brite.

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Next is Color Club Sky High (2012 untried) with Femme Fatale Suspended Starlight (one of my oldest untried FFs).

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This one is China Glaze Awakening (2012 untried) with Femme Fatale Prim & Copper. I really loved the China Glaze, it's so pretty.

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Next up is Zoya Zuza (2012 untried) with Glam Polish I Will Keep These Lights Up Till the Day I Die! Liked the Zoya, loved the Glam so much! Officially one of my most favourite toppers.

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My current mani is Nails Inc Clifford Street with Topshop Dazzle crackle polish. Both 2012 untrieds. I really like the Nails Inc (reminds me of Tonic Pepper without the UP), but the crackle polish is a bit of a fail.

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I also did my toes last night, but haven't taken pictures yet.

Well done! I love some of these - both FFs and the China Glaze particularly. I hate crackle polishes, I gave all mine away a few months ago, doesn't look too bad in your mani though! I just never got on with them.

 

[PearlyQueen]

This week I'm wearing Illyrian Last Phase:

 

[Anitacska]

That's a really good deal for the ILNPs, look forward to seeing them. I have a list of 3 or 4 PPUs, not sure if I'll go for them or not. I do like the PfD.
My Glam order:

I'd Rather Be A Mermaid

Make Waves

You Rock My Boat!

GOD OF THUNDER

KNOWHERE

END GAME

Carry Moonbeams Home In A Jar

Paws Off What Doesn't Belong To You 2.0

Good Show, Mr Kowalski 2.0

The Path Of Night

Swaps are fine! We should look into that soon!

I love I'd Rather Be a Mermaid, so would definitely be interested in that and also Carry Moonbeams Home in a Jar. I'll check the others.

I've had next to no time to myself lately, but will try to sort out the swap soon.

 

[Anitacska]

I did get a code for Candy Floss (mine is very pink, I just thought I'd misremembered what it looked like!). I don't have Mochi. I like getting a free polish though! I think my OTG is coming with my MB order from what she posted, funny how she can combine orders when it suits her...

Hmm, that is funny! Mine is due at Stackry tomorrow, I should've emptied out my postbox already, but an extra 2 days won't kill me. I thought I was being quite good, but turns out I'll have 47 polishes (plus a topcoat) in there ready to leave once OTG arrives. Oops.

Sanguine is coming out tomorrow, now I have a dilemma, not sure what else to get. The code i was given is for 2 polishes and can't be split up, but don't really need anything else. I guess I could just keep it for later and pay for Sanguine this time. Will have a think.

 

[Anitacska]

Well done! I love some of these - both FFs and the China Glaze particularly. I hate crackle polishes, I gave all mine away a few months ago, doesn't look too bad in your mani though! I just never got on with them.

Thank you. I have a light yellow gold 17 crackle polish that I really like and have used several times, but this one wasn't great. Oh well, it was still quite fun and is probably my last unused one anyway.

 

[Anitacska]

This week I'm wearing Illyrian Last Phase:
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Very pretty! Looks like you're on an Illyrian kick this month. I try to use one a month, it's one of the brands with the highest untrieds ratio in my stash.