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[Anitacska]

Does she announce the launches anywhere? I didn't know there was one today.

How did you know? Ah well, never mind, since I hauled so much today, I can't really complain.

Quote: Originally Posted by CartoonChic

I took a bunch of pics for everyone. I'm a little exhausted, so I probably won't upload until later tonight. I need a break.

By the way, did anyone order Enchanteds from Mei's Meis today? I ordered 5 polishes. The 3 remaining Love-A-Lot of Glitters, Shrimp Cocktail, and Up In Smoke. One of my polishes oversold. I was worried it was Up In Smoke, but it was Shrimp Cocktail. Whew! I do want Shrimp Cocktail, but I have a feeling I still may be able to get that color later.



Here's what I got in TK Maxx, plus an Andrea Fulerton duo in Superdrug. I know I moan about Nails Inc polishes but they had such brilliant sets, beautiful colours, and also now I'm not an Essie virgin anymore!

 

[Medgal07]

Thank you CC. I'm totally pulling for you and sending many many positive thoughts & energy throughout your job hunt!

Hey ladies! I missed everyone. You all have been busy!
It's too much to respond to individually, but I love all of the manis and hauls. Good to hear that your procedure went well kimibos. I'm so happy that you enjoyed your special day Med.

Life has kept me busy. I'm on the hunt for a new job. I still have pics of some previous hauls and manis to post. Amazingly, I haven't hauled any new polish since the Dior Nordstrom Sparkling Set from last week. I didn't even order from the Femme Fatale restock last week. That's all going to change this week, though. I have some hauls in my future.

Dominique!

 

[Medgal07]

Thanks Macina! i love supernova alot too!
the colo prep is inhumane!! haha
thanks! i loved that blog now thanks for the link. the p2 polish is a perfect dupe. im amazed.
ohhh i have to google that. i dont know what the lorac thingies are hahaha
revlon when broke after you started to buy mac

thanks hun, i just want to be over with it. i want to eat everything i see.
the new hares are a must! you have to get them!!!!!!
thanks girl! . you have to get bisbee its PERFECT! I'll get it before my colonoscopy this fall

Hi Domi!
Hey i need that madonna Polish!!! and thanks! i dont do my toes often too. sometimes i commit the "naked nails" crime down there.

 

[Medgal07]

Ooooo la la----those are very pretty at any rate, MRV

Odd things happen. Yesterday I received a package from Llarowe, and one of the polishes was Bubble Time by Darling Diva. I remember looking at the polishes and wondering a bit but did not check anything. Then today I receive a package from Darling Diva

. I was thinking no, no, I have not ordered anything from them, did not push the button on their page?? The package contained a Bubble Time polish, a mini holo TC (Seduction), a pack of bubblegum, and a card saying "sorry, the BT you received is defected". Looks like the polish I received yesterday has a light blue base, and it should be white. I think I'm bubbled over now!

I don't know. Looks like some can disappear quite fast, like Chocoholic. It was available only once at Llarowe (did not get it of course) and it's marked as discontinued on FF's page and from the same Easter collection as Spring Fling!

 

[Medgal07]

Love these colors! Great haul HOB!!

My recent haul, a sweet friend offered to CP a few kikos for me. Excited to try the Sugar ones.

 

[Naughtyp]

Does she announce the launches anywhere? I didn't know there was one today. How did you know? Ah well, never mind, since I hauled so much today, I can't really complain. Here's what I got in TK Maxx, plus an Andrea Fulerton duo in Superdrug. I know I moan about Nails Inc polishes but they had such brilliant sets, beautiful colours, and also now I'm not an Essie virgin anymore! :haha:

I want that mini nails inc set!! love the colors

 

[Naughtyp]

:support:

thanks for the hug I needed it! I finally got to order the Ariel mirror so I'm back to my normal self lol

 

[Naughtyp]

Hey ladies! I missed everyone. You all have been busy! It's too much to respond to individually, but I love all of the manis and hauls. Good to hear that your procedure went well kimibos. I'm so happy that you enjoyed your special day Med. :stars: Life has kept me busy. I'm on the hunt for a new job. I still have pics of some previous hauls and manis to post. Amazingly, I haven't hauled any new polish since the Dior Nordstrom Sparkling Set from last week. I didn't even order from the Femme Fatale restock last week. That's all going to change this week, though. I have some hauls in my future. :haha: Dominique! :nanas:

god luck with the job hunt CC!!! cant wait to hear about ur next haul!

 

[Naughtyp]

Hi girls! i just got home couple of hours ago. the colonoscopy was good. everything went as planned and i got a 6 out 9 in the prep.  i have no polyps, no internal hemorroids, and no ulcers! (as of now) 

it turns out my colitis is kind of silently flaring up. my sigmoid colon is the only thing looking pretty bad right now. i havent talked with my doc. but the recommendations int the paper say to continue my current MTX shot and that we'll talk about a change or an escalation in medication.  that sounds good to me.  i cant say im happy. i didnt expect it to be my colitis. i actually have no regular colitis symptoms. so i guess i got different ones in this flare. so yeah overall i feel good but huh my sigmoid doesnt! LOL  im very dissapointed, but ill do my nails in a sec.  i feel like going to Walgreens and get a polish fix. but i came out of the hospital looking like i needed to be admitted into rehab asap. 

 too much anesthesia  and hunger!!!!

Hey girl I'm glad to hear the the scopy went well.. sad that u are still having a flare tho I have chronic myofascial pain and some days are worse than others hopefully you have eaten well, rested up and given yourself a mani. I wanna know which color u used lol

 

[Medgal07]

About the donut!!! So glad you posted this CC because I went ahead and ordered the Sparkling set I think on Sunday. I just liked the way that it looked and thought it would be yet another way for me to venture out of my comfort zone. I hope you will post pics before I use it so that I'll know how it's supposed to look! I guess I know what mani I'm wearing for New Year's Eve!

I fooled around with the Nordstrom Dior Sparkling Set last night.

The packing is very sophisticated and classy. The set comes in a black box. It really is a numbered limited edition set. A slip of paper is included with your number, and the directions for use are printed on the other side. I have number 4404. It doesn't say out of how many made. The Fixing base is a full size bottle and the powder bottles are minis.

I haven't had any prior experience with caviar manis, so this was my first attempt. The powders are basically fine dust. I made such a mess. I used the gold powder first without anything underneath to catch fall out. I tried picking up the excess to put back in the bottle. That was a futile attempt. I tried the black powder next. This time I applied the powder over a a sheet of paper. I used the paper to try to funnel the excess powder back into the bottle and still failed. I used sticky tape to clean up the mess. The powders have a "brush" that's more like a brush without the bristles. It just seemed like the hard stick part of the brush to me.

It was messy and somewhat of a hassle to do, but I will say that the effect is stunning. The powder has this celebrity-esque, diva like sparkle, especially in the light. Think of a sequined dress with a spotlight shining on it. The sparkle is insane. After being hypnotized by the sparkle, I became concerned that the powder would rub off in my sleep. It's basically a fine dust. I then applied a top coat to try to fix the dust in place. That ruined it. The sparkle vanished. The black powder now looks semi matte and grainy. I can also see my nail showing through the powder after applying the top coat.

This set is good if you want a really dazzling mani, but expect to only wear it for a night out. I don't think it will last the next day after going to sleep. I kept tapping my finger nails with my finger tip before applying the top coat, and powder always transferred off the nail. I'll post pics later.

I'm still going to keep the set. You all know I'm a sucker for LE things. I'll use it for special occasion manis, even if that special occasion could be me just going out to buy a fancy donut. Lol, wait. That's probably not a good idea. The sparkling powder may mix with the donut powder while I'm eating it.

 

[kimibos]

hopefully you have eaten well, rested up and given yourself a mani. I wanna know which color u used lol

oh sorry about your pain naughtyp.

i did a 4th of july mani

like nikole did with the new hares ---> http://www.harepolish.com/2013/07/happy-4th-of-july.html

 

[Medgal07]

Some of my Butter Londons finally arrived. I think my fav is Silly Billy because I just love a vibrant orange, but also because that's what my grandmother used to call my brother!

The low down, starting at the top, left to right:
Pimms, Giddy Kipper, Cotton Buds, Silly Billy & Wellies
Bottom, Royals Collex: No More Waity Katy, Pitter Patter & Liliibet's Jubilee (already have one so my daughter gets this one)

 

[CartoonChic]

Does she announce the launches anywhere? I didn't know there was one today.

How did you know? Ah well, never mind, since I hauled so much today, I can't really complain.


Here's what I got in TK Maxx, plus an Andrea Fulerton duo in Superdrug. I know I moan about Nails Inc polishes but they had such brilliant sets, beautiful colours, and also now I'm not an Essie virgin anymore!

I got lucky learning about the release. I got Flamingo Freckles for a birthday present and have been periodically checking the site since then because I was undecided about placing an order for the Enchanted glitter polishes. The higher price of the polishes and shipping costs always make me hesitate to order. I just happened to check her website last night to see if the glitters were still available and saw the announcement on the Home page for the Enchanted restock. I don't know how to get announcements from her. I can't find where to sign up for a newsletter.

Your haul is beautiful Anitacska. It all looks pretty together. I thought you already had Essie polishes!

 

[CartoonChic]

About the donut!!! So glad you posted this CC because I went ahead and ordered the Sparkling set I think on Sunday. I just liked the way that it looked and thought it would be yet another way for me to venture out of my comfort zone. I hope you will post pics before I use it so that I'll know how it's supposed to look! I guess I know what mani I'm wearing for New Year's Eve!

The set is perfect for NYE! I always picture Homer when talking about donuts.

 

[CartoonChic]

Some of my Butter Londons finally arrived. I think my fav is Silly Billy because I just love a vibrant orange, but also because that's what my grandmother used to call my brother!

The low down, starting at the top, left to right:
Pimms, Giddy Kipper, Cotton Buds, Silly Billy & Wellies
Bottom, Royals Collex: No More Waity Katy, Pitter Patter & Liliibet's Jubilee (already have one so my daughter gets this one)

Love the fall colors.

 

[Lalalish]

I still haven't tried the Butters yet! I've had them in my hands, but put them back. Too many to choose from and I have high expectations, so the color has to be perfect! ( sound like, never mind! )

[COLOR=0000FF]Some of my Butter Londons finally arrived.  I think my fav is Silly Billy because I just love a vibrant orange, but also because that's what my grandmother used to call my brother![/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF] :haha:   [/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]The low down, starting at the top, left to right:[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]Pimms, Giddy Kipper, Cotton Buds, Silly Billy & Wellies[/COLOR] [COLOR=0000FF]Bottom, Royals Collex: No More Waity Katy, Pitter Patter & Liliibet's Jubilee (already have one so my daughter gets this one)[/COLOR]

 

[Prettypackages]

I've missed you guys!!! Looking at the pic to the right, I see I've missed some great hauls and mani's.

Today I'm wearing Nicole OPI lilac gumdrops with Essie full steam ahead.

 

[Medgal07]

Love the fall colors.

I think Giddy Kipper is my fav---it's much prettier IRL, as the camera distorts the actual color--it's much softer.

 

[kimibos]

From Llarowe:

A quick update on the next launch/restock:

We will be launching/restocking the following on Saturday, more may be added as shipments are received. I will update you on exact details, times, etc. later today -

A England
Emily de Molly
Glitter Gal
La CC
Pretty Serious
Scofflaw

 

[kimibos]

Some of my Butter Londons finally arrived. I think my fav is Silly Billy because I just love a vibrant orange, but also because that's what my grandmother used to call my brother!

The low down, starting at the top, left to right:
Pimms, Giddy Kipper, Cotton Buds, Silly Billy & Wellies
Bottom, Royals Collex: No More Waity Katy, Pitter Patter & Liliibet's Jubilee (already have one so my daughter gets this one)

they all look Gorgeous! i think im going to get the katy one.