Nail Polish Discussion - Any Brand

[PearlyQueen]

What do you think of PPU this month? i have a basket of just four and I'm not even sure whether I'll get them! (Quixotic, Polished for Days, Lacquered U.P., Lollipop Posse). The Pfd is nice but i feel like you that they're all starting to look the same, Quixotic feels like I have something very similar already, Lollipop Posse I'm 50-50 on the colour, I do like the Lacquered UP though. i've put them all on my wishlist anyway but I'll be having a serious think before I commit!
I'm also underwhelmed by the Glams - though I love one of the two topcoats, so I might get that and see if anything else grabs me that either I've skipped in the last couple of releases or if new swatches sell me one of the others (I haven't got a black/red holo yet so that could be a possible).
Illyrian opened again, I liked a few but didn't want to start another Stackry box so I held off. Then a few of the ones I wanted sold out anyway. i will live!

 

[Anitacska]

i like the FTLOP box but they're not colours I'd wear so I'm not getting it.

Me neither. Also they have stopped shipping to the UK due to the Brexit / tax situation, so any purchase from PfD will now have to go to Stackry. Ugh.

 

[Anitacska]

Your FFs were definitely worth the wait, really pretty! And what a bargain for your little haul, you're right it would have been rude not to go for the PfD at that price! it is very pretty, and frees up a spot on your swatch list for something else! I ordered bottles and they shipped today, and have made some progress remembering what was on the list in the office1

I haven't even had time to think about my swaplist. Max is very full on when he's here, plus I'm studying with my youngest 4-5 hours a day, so not much time left for polishes atm. I did say to the ex that he will need to have Max more once he's recovered from his elbow surgery (which was on Friday). Max was in the hospital on Friday, Saturday and most of yesterday, but somehow I didn't get as much done as last weekend. Today he was so whiney, I'm guessing he's uncomfortable, I barely had time to eat and use the loo! I didn't even get to take pictures of my mani! Mind you, it's not a very good one, the polish I used is a bit meh and I managed to mess it up last night, so probably not worth taking pictures anyway.

 

[Anitacska]

What do you think of PPU this month? i have a basket of just four and I'm not even sure whether I'll get them! (Quixotic, Polished for Days, Lacquered U.P., Lollipop Posse). The Pfd is nice but i feel like you that they're all starting to look the same, Quixotic feels like I have something very similar already, Lollipop Posse I'm 50-50 on the colour, I do like the Lacquered UP though. i've put them all on my wishlist anyway but I'll be having a serious think before I commit!
I'm also underwhelmed by the Glams - though I love one of the two topcoats, so I might get that and see if anything else grabs me that either I've skipped in the last couple of releases or if new swatches sell me one of the others (I haven't got a black/red holo yet so that could be a possible).
Illyrian opened again, I liked a few but didn't want to start another Stackry box so I held off. Then a few of the ones I wanted sold out anyway. i will live!

I have 7 in my wishlist, but I'm not sure if I'll get them all. I love the Different Dimension and the Fair Maiden the most, plus like the Girly Bits, PfD, Dreamland and BKL. The Quixotic is also pretty, but like you said, it feels familiar.
I like some of the new Glams, will probably get the toppers and 2 or 3 other shades. I already have an order going, so combined shipping shouldn't be too much extra.
I didn't get anything from Tonic in the end. I really only wanted one polish, but they only had 4 in stock and of course it sold out before I could get it. Oh well, never mind.
Luckily I don't want anything from Femme Fatale this month and I'm not sure about HHC yet (possibly the Girly Bits, but we'll see).

 

[PearlyQueen]

Me neither. Also they have stopped shipping to the UK due to the Brexit / tax situation, so any purchase from PfD will now have to go to Stackry. Ugh.

That is very depressing.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I haven't even had time to think about my swaplist. Max is very full on when he's here, plus I'm studying with my youngest 4-5 hours a day, so not much time left for polishes atm. I did say to the ex that he will need to have Max more once he's recovered from his elbow surgery (which was on Friday). Max was in the hospital on Friday, Saturday and most of yesterday, but somehow I didn't get as much done as last weekend. Today he was so whiney, I'm guessing he's uncomfortable, I barely had time to eat and use the loo! I didn't even get to take pictures of my mani! Mind you, it's not a very good one, the polish I used is a bit meh and I managed to mess it up last night, so probably not worth taking pictures anyway.

Sorry to hear about all the exhausting things you're dealing with, hope Max improves soon, and you get some help to share the burden.
Sad to hear your mani was not good, which polish was it?
Not any hassle from me about swap, it's meant to be fun! My bottles arrived today but I haven't finished my list either, just let me know when you're ready.

 

[PearlyQueen]

I have 7 in my wishlist, but I'm not sure if I'll get them all. I love the Different Dimension and the Fair Maiden the most, plus like the Girly Bits, PfD, Dreamland and BKL. The Quixotic is also pretty, but like you said, it feels familiar.
I like some of the new Glams, will probably get the toppers and 2 or 3 other shades. I already have an order going, so combined shipping shouldn't be too much extra.
I didn't get anything from Tonic in the end. I really only wanted one polish, but they only had 4 in stock and of course it sold out before I could get it. Oh well, never mind.
Luckily I don't want anything from Femme Fatale this month and I'm not sure about HHC yet (possibly the Girly Bits, but we'll see).

I can't decide about whether to buy the topper or not!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Just checked out my 3-item PPU haul, decided to skip the Quixotic so just Lollipop Posse, PfD & Lacquered U.P. Still undecided on the Glam topper!

 

[Anitacska]

Sorry to hear about all the exhausting things you're dealing with, hope Max improves soon, and you get some help to share the burden.
Sad to hear your mani was not good, which polish was it?
Not any hassle from me about swap, it's meant to be fun! My bottles arrived today but I haven't finished my list either, just let me know when you're ready.

Thanks. Max is improving slowly and the ex had him today and yesterday during the day, so got a bit more done.

It was Femme Fatale Ursula, a bit of a meh coloured thermal. I topped the accents with Zoya Monet and on one of the accent nails the FF shrank under the topper, so it was very thin on the free edge. Didn't look great.

I've been working on the swaplist, but could I ask you for a list of your recent Illyrian purchases (past year or so?) and if you bought any Pahlishes lately? Thanks.

 

[Anitacska]

I can't decide about whether to buy the topper or not!

Which topper? I like the gold one most. I think I'll buy both, although I'm pretty sure the silver one is similar to a PfD I own. I've now narrowed my Glam list to 3 plus the toppers.

 

[Anitacska]

Just checked out my 3-item PPU haul, decided to skip the Quixotic so just Lollipop Posse, PfD & Lacquered U.P. Still undecided on the Glam topper!

I bought 6 polishes (PfD, Different Dimension, Girly Bits, Fair Maiden, Bees Knees, Dreamland) and the Different Dimension cuticle oil pens so I didn't have to pay postage. Was pleasantly surprised at the USD exchange rate, 1.33 to the Pound!

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thanks. Max is improving slowly and the ex had him today and yesterday during the day, so got a bit more done.

It was Femme Fatale Ursula, a bit of a meh coloured thermal. I topped the accents with Zoya Monet and on one of the accent nails the FF shrank under the topper, so it was very thin on the free edge. Didn't look great.

I've been working on the swaplist, but could I ask you for a list of your recent Illyrian purchases (past year or so?) and if you bought any Pahlishes lately? Thanks.

Have another hug for Max! Glad you've had a bit of time off from caring duties, it sounded like you were a bit overwhelmed.
Sorry to hear one of your FFs didn't live up to expectations.
The last year of Illyrians is a mega list!
Blackberry
Meta
Sakura
Black Mamba
Tigers Blood
Gummy Bear
Niflheim
Pixie
Loud Dream
Glass Slipper
Bettie Page
Lucky Charm
Cloudburst
Kinetic
Phoenix
Foxfire
Satellite
Chronic
Astroboy
Dragonfruit
Blueberry
Wizard
Sensei
Fox Fur Nebula
Helix Nebula
Medusa Nebula
Nova
Penelope
Crushed
The Chosen One
Ancient Ruin
Zeta
Hydrangea
Deep Sea
Dream Queen
Arctic Sun
Mad Scientist
Chiquita
Vampiro
Altar de Muertos

The Pahlishes are very few in contrast - just 4 in the last year and a half, two FTLOP ones I think you have and one destash plus one from last Xmas! I just haven't liked what they're doing for a while:
Cherry Christmas!
Sunset Firefly
Sorceror's Apprentice
Down The Chimney
The order before that was a while back and had:
Ganymede Elegy
Rabbit Hearted Girl
Skyglass
Waltz for Venus
Dracarys

On a related note, I have a huge list I'm currently trimming down, and I realised I'm not sure if you have the following polishes (might not make the cut anyway, but nice to know if I should just discard them before I decide!) - PfD Showstopper, Cupcake Atomic, EdM Half Orange - can you let me know if you have any of those? Thanks!
PS How much money have I given that ungrateful Vanessa in the last year???

 

[PearlyQueen]

Which topper? I like the gold one most. I think I'll buy both, although I'm pretty sure the silver one is similar to a PfD I own. I've now narrowed my Glam list to 3 plus the toppers.

It's the gold one, Champagne Supernova I think it's called. It calls me deeply but a single polish seems a bit OTT, maybe I'll see if it's still available next month if there's anything else I want - or add it to the swaplist for next time! Or just buy it... lol. Who said I'm indecisive???

 

[PearlyQueen]

I bought 6 polishes (PfD, Different Dimension, Girly Bits, Fair Maiden, Bees Knees, Dreamland) and the Different Dimension cuticle oil pens so I didn't have to pay postage. Was pleasantly surprised at the USD exchange rate, 1.33 to the Pound!

I meant to check out swatches before I shopped but completely failed to do it, went to Cosmetic Sanctuary afterwards and realised she hardly ever has all the ones I'm looking at! No Quixotic, no PfD, no Moonshine Mani, no Lacquered UP - the only ones from my pre-cull list she actually did were the Lollipop Posse and the KB Shimmer (which I'd only added to see if I could get to free shipping...).
I'm kind of wishing I'd gone for the Quixotic now...

 

[PearlyQueen]

Just checked out the Pahlish site from curiosity - they are also not offering UK shipping any more. So many doors closing (not fussed on this one atm but it seems to be universally happening with all the shops now).

 

[Anitacska]

Have another hug for Max! Glad you've had a bit of time off from caring duties, it sounded like you were a bit overwhelmed.
Sorry to hear one of your FFs didn't live up to expectations.
The last year of Illyrians is a mega list!
Blackberry
Meta
Sakura
Black Mamba
Tigers Blood
Gummy Bear
Niflheim
Pixie
Loud Dream
Glass Slipper
Bettie Page
Lucky Charm
Cloudburst
Kinetic
Phoenix
Foxfire
Satellite
Chronic
Astroboy
Dragonfruit
Blueberry
Wizard
Sensei
Fox Fur Nebula
Helix Nebula
Medusa Nebula
Nova
Penelope
Crushed
The Chosen One
Ancient Ruin
Zeta
Hydrangea
Deep Sea
Dream Queen
Arctic Sun
Mad Scientist
Chiquita
Vampiro
Altar de Muertos

The Pahlishes are very few in contrast - just 4 in the last year and a half, two FTLOP ones I think you have and one destash plus one from last Xmas! I just haven't liked what they're doing for a while:
Cherry Christmas!
Sunset Firefly
Sorceror's Apprentice
Down The Chimney
The order before that was a while back and had:
Ganymede Elegy
Rabbit Hearted Girl
Skyglass
Waltz for Venus
Dracarys

On a related note, I have a huge list I'm currently trimming down, and I realised I'm not sure if you have the following polishes (might not make the cut anyway, but nice to know if I should just discard them before I decide!) - PfD Showstopper, Cupcake Atomic, EdM Half Orange - can you let me know if you have any of those? Thanks!
PS How much money have I given that ungrateful Vanessa in the last year???

Thank you. Yes, I guess I was rather overwhelmed, there's always something going on here to worry about anyway, it's quite a lot to care for a disabled dog on top of it all. The ex had him for 2 days which was nice, although he is here every night, but he's fine at night now.

Wow, that is a very long list! Thanks, I will check through it. I'm pretty sure there were a few I fancied. Also, it's really annoying me, I was sure I saved a screenshot of an HHC or PPU Illyrian that I knew you bought and I didn't and I can't find it anywhere. I think it's from 2019 and it's a lighter colour. Not Diamond Dust though. Any ideas?

I don't have Showstopper, I didn't buy that box, but I have the Cupcake and the EdM.

 

[Anitacska]

Just checked out the Pahlish site from curiosity - they are also not offering UK shipping any more. So many doors closing (not fussed on this one atm but it seems to be universally happening with all the shops now).

Yeah, I saw someone mention this in the UK group.

 

[PearlyQueen]

Thank you. Yes, I guess I was rather overwhelmed, there's always something going on here to worry about anyway, it's quite a lot to care for a disabled dog on top of it all. The ex had him for 2 days which was nice, although he is here every night, but he's fine at night now.

Wow, that is a very long list! Thanks, I will check through it. I'm pretty sure there were a few I fancied. Also, it's really annoying me, I was sure I saved a screenshot of an HHC or PPU Illyrian that I knew you bought and I didn't and I can't find it anywhere. I think it's from 2019 and it's a lighter colour. Not Diamond Dust though. Any ideas?

I don't have Showstopper, I didn't buy that box, but I have the Cupcake and the EdM.

I've just had a look through HHC and PPU order confirmations, I suspect you might mean Moon Alchemy but these are all of them:
HHC Flame Aura Quartz, Blood Red Opal, Fluorite
PPU War Stars, The Hot Box, Fun Fair, Moon Alchemy
I also found a non-completed HHC order for Black Opal, that made me wish I'd completed it!
I don't know why I had the idea you had Showstopper! But thanks for confirming, if the other two don't make it this time they'll lurk there till next swap!

 

[Anitacska]

I've just had a look through HHC and PPU order confirmations, I suspect you might mean Moon Alchemy but these are all of them:
HHC Flame Aura Quartz, Blood Red Opal, Fluorite
PPU War Stars, The Hot Box, Fun Fair, Moon Alchemy
I also found a non-completed HHC order for Black Opal, that made me wish I'd completed it!
I don't know why I had the idea you had Showstopper! But thanks for confirming, if the other two don't make it this time they'll lurk there till next swap!

Yes, that's the one! Thank you!

 

[Anitacska]

Just ordered from Glam (in a rush) and only realised after checking out that the toppers are $15! Well, I've bought them now, so that's that, lol.