Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

So I ended up ordering Sanguine and 2 of the very limited polishes (Dream Star and Outer Space). My code was for $29.50, so included 3.50 shipping. Yay! I'm a bit confused now though as they said they'll even refund the extra 75 cents shipping that was charged on top for the 3rd polish. Not complaining, obviously, but would've been perfectly happy to pay that.

 

[Anitacska]

Well, I'm confused now, just got a $3.50 refund from Illyrian. I thought the code already contained the shipping discount, but I'm not complaining. After all, I had to pay $2 consolidation for Open the Gate because they sent it separately.

 

[Anitacska]

Incidentally, my Stackry stuff is due by Friday. I'm really excited about it, 48 polishes plus a topcoat. I've been really bad! I'll have to try much harder next month.

The only things I've received lately is this. I bought it in a destash, so happy I got it, I passed on the FTLOP box this was in and regretted it.

 

[Anitacska]

Stackry delivery! (Actually came on Thursday.) Plus Illyrian Fallen that I bought off someone in a UK group.



I love the PfDs the most, so many pretty flakies! The Tonics and Illyrians are very nice too, OTG is gorgeous! I accidentally ordered an EdM that I already had, hope I can sell it.

Anne, have you got your Illyrian mystery bag that? I'm curious to see what they look like.

Just saw the May and June EPs, again happy I didn't bother, although May is quite nice, but not $18 nice.

 

[PearlyQueen]

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.

No problem sharing those!

 

[PearlyQueen]

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.

That's a mighty order for someone cutting back!
I got Sanguine and a few others, used my code!

 

[PearlyQueen]

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.

I am indeed on an Illyrian kick at the moment, my current favourite brand and I have loads of untried ones, so I've shuffled around the way I choose polishes to wear, so I can get through more of them. Might as well enjoy them while I still love the brand.

 

[PearlyQueen]

So I ended up ordering Sanguine and 2 of the very limited polishes (Dream Star and Outer Space). My code was for $29.50, so included 3.50 shipping. Yay! I'm a bit confused now though as they said they'll even refund the extra 75 cents shipping that was charged on top for the 3rd polish. Not complaining, obviously, but would've been perfectly happy to pay that.

I sent mine to the UK so I was happy with a bit extra towards it. Funnily enough, they didn't offer me extra cash for international shipping, bit disappointed with that option as I'm sure Candy Land was sent to the UK too.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Incidentally, my Stackry stuff is due by Friday. I'm really excited about it, 48 polishes plus a topcoat. I've been really bad! I'll have to try much harder next month.

The only things I've received lately is this. I bought it in a destash, so happy I got it, I passed on the FTLOP box this was in and regretted it.

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Oooo, I love this, congrats!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Stackry delivery! (Actually came on Thursday.) Plus Illyrian Fallen that I bought off someone in a UK group.

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I love the PfDs the most, so many pretty flakies! The Tonics and Illyrians are very nice too, OTG is gorgeous! I accidentally ordered an EdM that I already had, hope I can sell it.

Anne, have you got your Illyrian mystery bag that? I'm curious to see what they look like.

Just saw the May and June EPs, again happy I didn't bother, although May is quite nice, but not $18 nice.

Wow, some stunners there! I got some of those PfDs from Harlow (they arrived in 4 days, which impressed me!) and I love them. The Illyrians look great too, and I love Fallen.
I don't have my Illyrian order yet, she is very slow. I'll take pics when they finally arrive (but I checked tracking this morning and they're still wandering around the US at the moment). Hoping they come soon.
I haven't seen the EPs, to be honest I haven't seen any of this year's mysteries except the first couple which failed to impress me.

 

[PearlyQueen]

My current mani is another Illyrian - Asgard:

 

[Anitacska]

That's a mighty order for someone cutting back!
I got Sanguine and a few others, used my code!

Erm, yes, clearly my cutting back didn't go very well, hahaha! Hoping to do better this month, PPU is a rewind month, so there shouldn't be (m)any polishes that I'll want as I usually buy the ones I really like. Also Tonic is launching another collection, but keeping everything in stock for at least another month, so I can wait until July to purchase. I do want a lot of them, so will try to save up.

 

[Anitacska]

I sent mine to the UK so I was happy with a bit extra towards it. Funnily enough, they didn't offer me extra cash for international shipping, bit disappointed with that option as I'm sure Candy Land was sent to the UK too.

That is poor. Especially as they refunded me another $3.50, so all in all I got $33 off for 2 polishes!

 

[Anitacska]

Wow, some stunners there! I got some of those PfDs from Harlow (they arrived in 4 days, which impressed me!) and I love them. The Illyrians look great too, and I love Fallen.
I don't have my Illyrian order yet, she is very slow. I'll take pics when they finally arrive (but I checked tracking this morning and they're still wandering around the US at the moment). Hoping they come soon.
I haven't seen the EPs, to be honest I haven't seen any of this year's mysteries except the first couple which failed to impress me.

The PfDs are all stunning. She is really on top of her game at the moment. I buy almost every PPU shade as well as the FTLOP ones too (although I did pass on the last one). I also got the Quixotic part of her TIS duo and it's amazing too.

I have actually seen the mystery bag polishes, someone in the Illyrian group sent them to me. Will be interested to hear what you think.

I can upload pictures of the EP mysteries, one is green and one is light pink. I think March and April were orange and purple? I'll see if I can find pictures.

 

[Anitacska]

My current mani is another Illyrian - Asgard:
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Pretty! I have this one!

 

[Anitacska]

I have loads of manis to share, but I'm so behind with cropping my pictures. Anyway, I will share a few for now.

First up is actually my pedi, Marks & Spencer Purple Rain (2012 untried). It's more purple than the picture shows and really sparkly. Mind you, in this weather we've been having, my toes haven't see the daylight since I took the pictures!



My first mani is OPI Clubbing Til Sunrise (2012 untried) with Emily de Molly Copper Field.



Next is Color Club Wing Fling (2012 untried) with Emily de Molly The Unloved.



This one is Nails Inc Regent's Park Road (2012 untried) with Emily de Molly Oceanic Forces. I sat down and looked through my older EdMs as I needed glitter toppers for these and EdM used to make loads. I still haven't used Cosmic Forces and Dark Forces, and they are all from 2013.



Next is A-England Tristam (2012 untried) with Girly Bits Lost in the PATH. It was very hard to capture the amazing shimmer in the Girly Bits, so I took one with a different setting that makes my hand look orange, but shows off shimmer.



I'll be back with more once I've managed to crop my pictures. I just never seem to have the time nowadays.

 

[Anitacska]

Oh, and before I forget, here are the EPs from March to June.



They're nice (well, June is meh), but not $18 nice. I'd rather buy 1.5 EdMs or PfDs or Tonics for that money. And they'll be more interesting. And better customer service. I have so many reasons why not to buy EP, hahaha!

 

[PearlyQueen]

That is poor. Especially as they refunded me another $3.50, so all in all I got $33 off for 2 polishes!

At least you got a good deal on yours!

 

[PearlyQueen]

I have loads of manis to share, but I'm so behind with cropping my pictures. Anyway, I will share a few for now.

First up is actually my pedi, Marks & Spencer Purple Rain (2012 untried). It's more purple than the picture shows and really sparkly. Mind you, in this weather we've been having, my toes haven't see the daylight since I took the pictures!

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My first mani is OPI Clubbing Til Sunrise (2012 untried) with Emily de Molly Copper Field.

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Next is Color Club Wing Fling (2012 untried) with Emily de Molly The Unloved.

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This one is Nails Inc Regent's Park Road (2012 untried) with Emily de Molly Oceanic Forces. I sat down and looked through my older EdMs as I needed glitter toppers for these and EdM used to make loads. I still haven't used Cosmic Forces and Dark Forces, and they are all from 2013.

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Next is A-England Tristam (2012 untried) with Girly Bits Lost in the PATH. It was very hard to capture the amazing shimmer in the Girly Bits, so I took one with a different setting that makes my hand look orange, but shows off shimmer.

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I'll be back with more once I've managed to crop my pictures. I just never seem to have the time nowadays.

Love your pedi - and that pink mani is utterly gorgeous!
I wore Oceanic Forces ages ago, and i think it got more positive comments from complete strangers than any other polish I have worn! I did take quite a lot of time working on the sequins in it to get good coverage and make sure they showed up nicely, rather than being all bumpy underneath loads of polish. I have the pink one unworn, but I skipped the black one.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Oh, and before I forget, here are the EPs from March to June.

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They're nice (well, June is meh), but not $18 nice. I'd rather buy 1.5 EdMs or PfDs or Tonics for that money. And they'll be more interesting. And better customer service. I have so many reasons why not to buy EP, hahaha!

I really like March and April, but I doubt they'd be unique in my stash, and I agree re pricing - I'm happier buying Illyrians and paying UK postage for that money, let alone PfDs from Harlow with free shipping. I'd definitely wear them though! (But who knows when lol)