Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[Anitacska]

Oh the pink one is trully gorgeous! I'm probably least keen on the orange one, I'm not an orange wearing person, but it's pretty all the same.

I've picked up the Mermaid polishes and Zoya Tinsley form the post office and although I'm still grumpy about the customs charge, but oh wow! The pink and purple ones are especially

Plus here's a couple of pictures of my Pretty jelly mini multichrome holos. Pointless Cafe has them swatched over black and

http://www.pointlesscafe.com/2013/05/pretty-jelly-goddess-collection.html

 

[CartoonChic]

I am now over 500 posts behind on this board. With all the RiRi madness (i gave up on that board when i got 1,100 posts behind).

Since my last post, i've gotten all the n/p i ordered, i got the Dior Crème Abricot and use it daily, and my nails have grown and gotten stronger! I had to trim a couple nails 'cuz they were making it hard to type!

I'm debating whether i should go to a manicure place or just do my nails myself. I mean, i can put polish on OK, but i'm not good at filing or shaping the nails before hand. So i'm thinking about going and just having that done and a base coat...

I still haven't inventoried my polishes. I need another box to store my new ones in. I store all my makeup in these inelegant, inexpensive Sterilite 6 quart boxes.

They stack so they don't take up too much space. And i can see what's inside, so i can grab the box i want easily enough. I have 4 boxes for lip products; 6 for eye makeup, plus a 16 qt. box for my eye palettes (that's far from full); 3 boxes for blushes, highlighters, contour/bronzers; and a 16 qt. box for face primers, color correctors, concealers, powders, foundations, etc. Everything is inventoried and organized by color - Warm, Neutral or basic, Cool. I would like to get a vanity table, but it'll be months before i get around to that.

Right now, my nail polish is in two boxes and overflowing. I'm just so excited i have long, strong nails! Can't wait to actually do my nails! Still have to find my camera so i can share, though.

I got an update from llarowe that David Bowie's Bulge had arrived - i waited a couple hours because i was working - and when i went to the site it was sold out. So i'm waiting again - and this time i won't delay!

I'm making a list of other stuff i want - i'm slowing down on purchases, until i really start doing my nails.

It's wonderful to hear that the Dior Crème Abricot is working for you!

I don't do anything special when I file my nails. I just follow their natural shape. I'm mainly focusing on making sure that they're smooth and not jagged. It's best not to file back and forth, but in one smooth direction. Filing back and forth can weaken the sides of the nails and cause them to split. I also prefer using crystal/glass files. They give a really smooth edge. I recently bought a Ruby Stone file from Sally Beauty because I broke the crystal one I had. I don't like the sensation of the stone rubbing against my nails. It's like scratching my fingernails against a rock. I'm sure you'd get the hang of filing your nails with more practice, but it's also fun to go to the salon for a treat.

Don't worry about missing David Bowie's Bulge. It wasn't a restock. Llarowe just added a few polishes that were held back for wrong/damaged orders. The real Scofflaw restock should happen in July. There are a few colors I'm waiting to get. Underripe (a Llarowe exclusive color), Sturm Und Drang, and Love Letter to Bea Arthur.

 

[martiangurll]

I feel I am over my head here. I have not tried the majority of the brands here, and I usually let my favorite nail tech do my nails, because I am such a klutz. Why I can do facial application with satisfactory proficiency but can't paint my nails to save my life, who knows. It may be that I am lacking in the patience factor. I do sculptured acryclic nails well b/c I am addicted to them, but I would love to get into painting my own and doing designs. and, I just love looking at all the pretty artwork here.

how is the deborah lippman polish with all the macro glitter and additives. Would it be hard for a novice???

 

[CartoonChic]

I got this in the mail today. A couple of discontinued Chanels.


Chanel Trapeze 367, Madness 333


I had to go the pet store again today. That automatically means another trip to Ulta.

Essie Bikini So Teeny, Go Overboard

It's not in my pic, but I also got the Essie matte top coat. I tried it over my Hare Hooky at the Hamlet/China Glaze Keepin' It Teal mani and love the effect. I'm also excited because I've reached 2000 Ulta points with today's purchase. That means I can cash in my points to get $125 worth of free stuff!

I didn't actually spend that much to get those points. I took advantage of various bonus point promotions. I'm saving them for when they do a Butter London B2G1 sale, or something better. That'll be 12 polishes for free.

 

[CartoonChic]

I feel I am over my head here. I have not tried the majority of the brands here, and I usually let my favorite nail tech do my nails, because I am such a klutz. Why I can do facial application with satisfactory proficiency but can't paint my nails to save my life, who knows. It may be that I am lacking in the patience factor. I do sculptured acryclic nails well b/c I am addicted to them, but I would love to get into painting my own and doing designs. and, I just love looking at all the pretty artwork here.

how is the deborah lippman polish with all the macro glitter and additives. Would it be hard for a novice???

Welcome to the thread! This thread is all about having fun and enjoying polish, so you can't be over your head here.

I love Deborah Lippmann polishes. You should be fine using them. I just apply like regular polish, but I wait a bit before applying the next coat. Otherwise, you could move the glitter around and cause it to bunch up in spots. Removal is really the tricky part, but that's with any glitter polish, really. I tend to only apply glitters as accent nails so I don't have to deal with removing each nail.

 

[kimibos]

Hello Everyone! im so glad more pals have joined the thread. Welcome Everyone!

ok. i got 5 hares today. and i just did my nails with Pegasus!

i love it ! the formula was AMAZING!

i need more or maybe i just need them ALL!!

CC, your mani is Crazy cute!

time to catch up now.

 

[CartoonChic]

Hello Everyone! im so glad more pals have joined the thread. Welcome Everyone!

ok. i got 5 hares today. and i just did my nails with Pegasus!

i love it ! the formula was AMAZING!

i need more or maybe i just need them ALL!!

CC, your mani is Crazy cute!

time to catch up now.

Can't wait for your pics! Yes, you need them all. I'm very impressed with the brand.

 

[kimibos]

Well I just did it and placed my very first order with Llarowe! I only got three polishes: Femme Fatale Spring Fling and Noble Garden and Cadillaquer Masterpiece (I had to get something from the Dexter collection

). I wish I had realised about the restock a bit sooner, because Keeper of the Gove looks beautiful too! But I'm already very happy to try some

Funny that my order only consists of green and blue/teal tones polishes, I'm always attracted to those

CartoonChic I considered Winter Hyacinth too, but decided to go with Spring Fling instead. It looks very pretty though!

Nice picks. next time check Picture Polish Paradise. its truly amazing. my 1st indie

 

[kimibos]

Can't wait for your pics! Yes, you need them all. I'm very impressed with the brand.

CC do you have Crowstoes Shoot the Butterfly? i have been wanting it but now that its instock i think im going to pass.

 

[CartoonChic]

CC do you have Crowstoes Shoot the Butterfly? i have been wanting it but now that its instock i think im going to pass.

I have it. I haven't swatched it yet, but it's pretty in the bottle. I hope it looks like it does in the photo. I'm removing my mani tomorrow, so I can test it out then.

 

[MACina]

....loveeeeeeeeee!!! So pretty, Anneri!

I'm here, I'm here!

I even have some pics!



DL The Lady sings the Blues. I found this one rather difficult in terms of application, but the result is rather nice!

 

[Pinkdollface]

i think mermaid tale is permanent but its sold out most of the times. all those glitters look amazing.
no problem. i have some SG backups so if your deal doesnt go through just send me a pm.
YES!! WE are ALL indie now!
ohhh black cats LOL they are coming out with 11 colors july 1st

You got some nice colors girl! but next time pick up some hares

i agree with M everything looks good on you.

and my mom does the same thing. haha i just refuse to.
CUTE CUTE!! im glad i have both. and yes keepin it teal is very sheer but sea you later? is worst. still i realy like them.
Very pretty. this maybe be my fav gradient mani.
well you got some nice polishes!
ohh i love the name but wont be getting it. its such a shame the application is difficult yet it looks gorgeous. maybe revlon does a dupe
Nice picks. next time check Picture Polish Paradise. its truly amazing. my 1st indie

That Picture Polish Paradise does look pretty! But this time I wanted to get a couple polishes with larger glitter than that one. I'm sure I'll get to Picture Polish eventually

 

[Anitacska]

So much for not buying more nail polish.... This is today's haul:


New Bourjois Laser Toppings (ie metallic feather), very pretty, apparently not out until next week, but I saw them next to the shelves and the SA let me take them. So pretty!


P.I.A, polishes (never heard of the brand) from TK Maxx. The colours are much prettier in real life.


Ciate Mini Caviar Set, it was a freebie in this month's Marie Claire. The pearls are silver, gold and clear holographic. So pretty!

I also had a look at the OPI Bond Girl polishes and decided to order Tiffany ... (blue one) and Jinx. I refuse to pay £11.50 for them in the shops, but £7.95 is more like it. I also ordered the red Mariah Carey liquid sand because I noticed that my mini bottle doesn't seem to have any of the stars in it and I NEED those stars!

And that is it, folks.

 

[MACina]

.....whoa, you do always get so pretty polishes from brands I have never even heard of

I only know Ciate!


Stunning

So much for not buying more nail polish.... This is today's haul:


New Bourjois Laser Toppings (ie metallic feather), very pretty, apparently not out until next week, but I saw them next to the shelves and the SA let me take them. So pretty!


P.I.A, polishes (never heard of the brand) from TK Maxx. The colours are much prettier in real life.


Ciate Mini Caviar Set, it was a freebie in this month's Marie Claire. The pearls are silver, gold and clear holographic. So pretty!

I also had a look at the OPI Bond Girl polishes and decided to order Tiffany ... (blue one) and Jinx. I refuse to pay £11.50 for them in the shops, but £7.95 is more like it. I also ordered the red Mariah Carey liquid sand because I noticed that my mini bottle doesn't seem to have any of the stars in it and I NEED those stars!

And that is it, folks.

 

[Dominique33]

.....whoa, you do always get so pretty polishes from brands I have never even heard of

I only know Ciate!


Stunning

P.I.A

well I don't know the brand, like MACina I only know Ciaté ! You're right the OPI are pricey, 13,90 € here at Sephora and 13,80 € at the OPI Manicure Bar but they are very difficult to find online ! They used to be available on a French website for 10 € but not anymore !

 

[MACina]

Here in Germany (at Douglas) they are 16 €

P.I.A

well I don't know the brand, like MACina I only know Ciaté ! You're right the OPI are pricey, 13,90 € here at Sephora and 13,80 € at the OPI Manicure Bar but they are very difficult to find online ! They used to be available on a French website for 10 € but not anymore !

 

[Anneri]

Isn't Bourjois available in French drugstores/ at Sephora?

 

[lyseD]

Quote:


Ciate Mini Caviar Set, it was a freebie in this month's Marie Claire. The pearls are silver, gold and clear holographic. So pretty!

I also had a look at the OPI Bond Girl polishes and decided to order Tiffany ... (blue one) and Jinx. I refuse to pay £11.50 for them in the shops, but £7.95 is more like it. I also ordered the red Mariah Carey liquid sand because I noticed that my mini bottle doesn't seem to have any of the stars in it and I NEED those stars!

And that is it, folks.




Can't wait to see the Ciate on. Might be their prettiest one yet.

 

[Dominique33]

Isn't Bourjois available in French drugstores/ at Sephora?

Yes Bourjois is available here

and there is even a Bourjois store in Paris ! I just forgot

because I was looking at " Peripera " nail polishes, quite pretty and cute bottles. Where to find I don't know ?

 

[Anneri]

Yes Bourjois is available here

and there is even a Bourjois store in Paris ! I just forgot

because I was looking at " Peripera " nail polishes, quite pretty and cute bottles. Where to find I don't know ?

Ebay, I think, because iirc it's a Korean brand? Did you see the post on Pink Sith's blog today too?