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Anitacska

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It's so annoying when people don't just tell you what's happening :(
Yay, ten sales is impressive! I did three items yesterday for about £12 between them. Still, all money gratefully received, small amount of space reclaimed and a polish I no longer need to wear, so all good. But I won't be retiring on my profits any time soon.
I still haven't heard back from her and the tracking hasn't updated, so I'm assuming she hasn't dropped it off. Honestly, I'm beginning to think she's lost my package or something, I really don't understand why she's not dropping it off otherwise. I will give it until tomorrow due to the heat (I'm not going anywhere myself!), but if she still hasn't dropped it off, I'll be messaging Sophie about it. At this rate she's not suitable to do the group buy anymore, she either passes it on to someone else or I'm not willing to take part anymore. And that'll be the end of my ordering from FF, because I'm not paying for the full price shipping from Australia.
 

PearlyQueen

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Thank you! I like the look of a few of these!

I have a handful of GLLs, 2 Nailed Its (Tree of Light, Crushed Amethyst) and 2 Wildflowers (Poor Unfortunate Souls, Ámame). These are the GLLs I have (mostly older ones):

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Like Air I'll Rise
Ease One Life The Aching
The Centre Cannot Hold
In a Handful of Dust
Coney Island Queen
Brooklyn Shenanigans
Ohana
Whatever
Losing Hope and Forgetting Dreams
Billions of Beautiful Hearts
Like This Red
Ready for Fall
Bubblegum
The Colors of Cobalt
I've made my list and ordered the bottles! Saved the GLLs for next time though, can't do everything and those EdMs I wanted feature heavily! I'll let you know when the bottles arrive.
 

Anitacska

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I've made my list and ordered the bottles! Saved the GLLs for next time though, can't do everything and those EdMs I wanted feature heavily! I'll let you know when the bottles arrive.
I just ordered the bottles too, but I haven't made my list yet. I will get onto it soon.

Finally my FF package has been dropped off and my Stackry package has arrived. Only 8 polishes though. Will post a picture soon.

Annoyingly I really like the look of the FTLOP box, but I really can't order. I can't afford to keep using Stackry. Oh well.

I have a job interview tomorrow. I'm very surprised, didn't think they'd consider me with my non-existent experience. Probably won't get the job though.
 

PearlyQueen

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I just ordered the bottles too, but I haven't made my list yet. I will get onto it soon.

Finally my FF package has been dropped off and my Stackry package has arrived. Only 8 polishes though. Will post a picture soon.

Annoyingly I really like the look of the FTLOP box, but I really can't order. I can't afford to keep using Stackry. Oh well.

I have a job interview tomorrow. I'm very surprised, didn't think they'd consider me with my non-existent experience. Probably won't get the job though.
Yay, at last, hope you get them soon!
I haven't seen FTLOP yet.
Good luck for tomorrow!
 

Anitacska

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I have bottles too, but still no list, sorry. I've been very busy and stressed. I promise I will try to do it this weekend.

I've got my FF package, all good. I did offer to take over the group buy if she finds it too much of a chore, she said she'll see how the next one goes. As long as she doesn't take 10 days to drop off my stuff, I don't mind too much.

Here are my EdMs from Stackry. I like them all, especially the 2 LEs.

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I still need to take pictures of the FF polishes.
 

PearlyQueen

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I have bottles too, but still no list, sorry. I've been very busy and stressed. I promise I will try to do it this weekend.

I've got my FF package, all good. I did offer to take over the group buy if she finds it too much of a chore, she said she'll see how the next one goes. As long as she doesn't take 10 days to drop off my stuff, I don't mind too much.

Here are my EdMs from Stackry. I like them all, especially the 2 LEs.

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I still need to take pictures of the FF polishes.
Absolutely no rush on the list, whenever you're happy to do it is fine! Sorry to hear you're still stressed. I've turned very busy myself with the second job.
Good thinking to offer to take on the FF group buy, hope it jogs her into faster action in future! Glad you love all your new polishes!
I love your EdM order (I hope it's OK to add the LEs to my list?).
 

Anitacska

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Absolutely no rush on the list, whenever you're happy to do it is fine! Sorry to hear you're still stressed. I've turned very busy myself with the second job.
Good thinking to offer to take on the FF group buy, hope it jogs her into faster action in future! Glad you love all your new polishes!
I love your EdM order (I hope it's OK to add the LEs to my list?).
Yes, sure, go ahead.
 

PearlyQueen

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I finally got round to sorting out recent mani pics too!

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First up was Night Owl Lacquer Shell, Yeah! A PPU purchase. Sorry about the loads of pics, but it's soooo shifty! It was a very surprising polish, didn't really look like the swatches I'd seen or the bottle, or my paper swatch. I think it's a purple with shifty shimmer, but it doesn't look like that on the nails most of the time, it's gorgeous.
 

PearlyQueen

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Next was AEngland Gloriana. Very pretty. I nearly went and placed an order with them after I wore this, but I resisted in the end. They do have some pretty holos and the prices have gone down a lot since I last looked, they have some cool sets at reduced prices too. And there was a sale code, but I can't buy everything...
This has been on my "wear soon" shelf for a very long time, glad I finally got to it!

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And my current mani is Paradox Polish Chakram. I've got mixed feelings about this one - it's a gorgeous colour, and it's sparkly in the sun, but I wore it as a test of a second reflective glitter polish in a less "busy" format than that gorgeous Phoenix one from before. It's silver reflective in this one too, but so much less blingy. Even the flash photo doesn't make it go "boom"! The sunlight is the only one I'd say it's sparkling in, and it's no more shiny than any other glitter IMO. So I don't feel much the wiser in my testing of reflectives! I might have to try again, because I don't know if it's the type of glitter, the dark background colour, the brand of polish or what. I've got a few of these now, and all of the Phoenix ones look very impressive in the bottle. So does my Cadillacquer one. But this one, the Glam and the Ethereal are much less impressive looking. Back to the lab for another experiment I think!
 

Anitacska

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I finally got round to sorting out recent mani pics too!

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First up was Night Owl Lacquer Shell, Yeah! A PPU purchase. Sorry about the loads of pics, but it's soooo shifty! It was a very surprising polish, didn't really look like the swatches I'd seen or the bottle, or my paper swatch. I think it's a purple with shifty shimmer, but it doesn't look like that on the nails most of the time, it's gorgeous.
Ooh this is really stunning!
 

Anitacska

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Next was AEngland Gloriana. Very pretty. I nearly went and placed an order with them after I wore this, but I resisted in the end. They do have some pretty holos and the prices have gone down a lot since I last looked, they have some cool sets at reduced prices too. And there was a sale code, but I can't buy everything...
This has been on my "wear soon" shelf for a very long time, glad I finally got to it!

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And my current mani is Paradox Polish Chakram. I've got mixed feelings about this one - it's a gorgeous colour, and it's sparkly in the sun, but I wore it as a test of a second reflective glitter polish in a less "busy" format than that gorgeous Phoenix one from before. It's silver reflective in this one too, but so much less blingy. Even the flash photo doesn't make it go "boom"! The sunlight is the only one I'd say it's sparkling in, and it's no more shiny than any other glitter IMO. So I don't feel much the wiser in my testing of reflectives! I might have to try again, because I don't know if it's the type of glitter, the dark background colour, the brand of polish or what. I've got a few of these now, and all of the Phoenix ones look very impressive in the bottle. So does my Cadillacquer one. But this one, the Glam and the Ethereal are much less impressive looking. Back to the lab for another experiment I think!
These are nice. I'm still not a fan of reflective glitter, just don't get it. I do like the base colour of the Paradox though.
 

Anitacska

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Here is my Femme Fatale haul. I've split them up into groups (per month of order) as I'm planning on posting them separately in the FF group. You can do one post per haul, but it's not fair if I only receive 2 deliveries a year. (There's a $10 prize draw every month.)

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I swatched about half of them yesterday and checked them to see which ones are thermal (annoyingly she never puts that on the labels) and I'm quite underwhelmed by a couple of them (Piglet and Merryweather). they're nice polishes, but don't really transition. Meh.
 

Anitacska

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Also here are some mani pictures. First is Emily de Molly Before the Storm with Tonic Polish Ru on the accents. Ignore the plasters, I had been gardening the day before and managed to cut myself.

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Next is Bear Pawlish 24 Months & Counting topped with Glam Polish Snow White on the accents

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This is Colors by Llarowe Sandy We Ain't in Kansas Anymore topped with Hare Polish Mad Chill on the accents. I'm thinking about selling all my Hare Polishes, I find them a bit meh and wonder if people are still interested in them.

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Anitacska

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A few more (heatwave) manis. As you can see, I just didn't have the energy to pair polishes up again. First is Different Dimension Rocket Man.

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Next is Cupcake Polish You'll Need This Pink. So sparkly!

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This is ILNP Blueprint. So glowy!

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Finally this is Colors by Llarowe Holiday Magic.

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PearlyQueen

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Also here are some mani pictures. First is Emily de Molly Before the Storm with Tonic Polish Ru on the accents. Ignore the plasters, I had been gardening the day before and managed to cut myself.

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Next is Bear Pawlish 24 Months & Counting topped with Glam Polish Snow White on the accents

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This is Colors by Llarowe Sandy We Ain't in Kansas Anymore topped with Hare Polish Mad Chill on the accents. I'm thinking about selling all my Hare Polishes, I find them a bit meh and wonder if people are still interested in them.

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Very nice! I never got the appeal of Hare, I don't own any.
 

PearlyQueen

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A few more (heatwave) manis. As you can see, I just didn't have the energy to pair polishes up again. First is Different Dimension Rocket Man.

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Next is Cupcake Polish You'll Need This Pink. So sparkly!

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This is ILNP Blueprint. So glowy!

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Finally this is Colors by Llarowe Holiday Magic.

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I love these! My favourite is the DD. These are pretty enough alone, don't need partners!
 

PearlyQueen

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Here is my Femme Fatale haul. I've split them up into groups (per month of order) as I'm planning on posting them separately in the FF group. You can do one post per haul, but it's not fair if I only receive 2 deliveries a year. (There's a $10 prize draw every month.)

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I swatched about half of them yesterday and checked them to see which ones are thermal (annoyingly she never puts that on the labels) and I'm quite underwhelmed by a couple of them (Piglet and Merryweather). they're nice polishes, but don't really transition. Meh.
I like these! My fave is the flakie in the first pic, of course! Shame some of them aren't as reactive as you hoped though. Good luck for the draw!
 

Anitacska

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Anne, so sorry I still don't have my list, this week has been weirdly busy, but at the same time I don't seem to be achieving much.

I was wondering though if you could let me have your Illyrians list as I have a bunch of screenshots saved on my computer and phone, but I have no idea which ones you have, so having a list would be easier than me asking about every individual polish. Thanks.

On another note, I was offered the job I interviewed for last week. BUT I don't actually think I want to do it. It's a cover supervisor job in a newly built secondary school just a few minutues from my house, obviously the hours would be perfect and lots of holiday too, but I'm just not sure I want to work in a school. I'm boring and like working in an office, lol. The money would be very welcome (I can't for the life of me figure out how I'm overspending each month), while it's not that much, it would all be on top of what my ex is paying me, so I could finally pay off my debts and save money. BUT I don't know if I would enjoy it or if I'd be any good at it.

So I started looking for other (office based) jobs, that's taken up quite a lot of mine time this week. I guess I have a bit of time to figure out what I'm doing. Tbh I only applied on a whim and never even thought they'd call me in for an interview, let alone offer me the job!
 

PearlyQueen

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Anne, so sorry I still don't have my list, this week has been weirdly busy, but at the same time I don't seem to be achieving much.

I was wondering though if you could let me have your Illyrians list as I have a bunch of screenshots saved on my computer and phone, but I have no idea which ones you have, so having a list would be easier than me asking about every individual polish. Thanks.

On another note, I was offered the job I interviewed for last week. BUT I don't actually think I want to do it. It's a cover supervisor job in a newly built secondary school just a few minutues from my house, obviously the hours would be perfect and lots of holiday too, but I'm just not sure I want to work in a school. I'm boring and like working in an office, lol. The money would be very welcome (I can't for the life of me figure out how I'm overspending each month), while it's not that much, it would all be on top of what my ex is paying me, so I could finally pay off my debts and save money. BUT I don't know if I would enjoy it or if I'd be any good at it.

So I started looking for other (office based) jobs, that's taken up quite a lot of mine time this week. I guess I have a bit of time to figure out what I'm doing. Tbh I only applied on a whim and never even thought they'd call me in for an interview, let alone offer me the job!
I'm in no rush, honestly - whenever you're ready is fine!
Yay for being offered the job! It's great for your confidence when that happens.
You should maybe think about taking it and seeing how it goes, nothing to stop you carrying on looking while earning some money, and it would be some recent experience for other applications. Obviously up to you, but just my thoughts.

Illyrians is a long list! Some of these are decants, I don't have a note of which, but it will be ones you own already if they are!
Aeromancy
Agua Azul
Alfheim
All One Mind
Altar de Muertos
Amnesia
Amulet
Ancient Ruin
Anemone
Arctic Sun
Asgard
Astroboy
Astroworld
Aw Shift!
Beep Boop
Beetle
Betelgeuse
Bettie Page
BF1
Black Dahlia
Black Magic
Black Mamba
Blackberry
Blood Moon
Blood Red Opal
Blossom
Blue Dream
Blueberry
Blush
Bonbon
Bubblegum topper
Butterflies
Candy Floss
Candy Land
Caterpillar
Charybdis
Chiquita
Chronic
Cloudburst
Cocoon
Compel
Crushed
Crypt
Cuckoo
Dark Kiss
Dark Palace
Daydreamer
Deep Sea
Dragonfly
Dragonfruit
Dragon's Breath
Dragons Tail
Dream Queen
Dream Star
Dynamite With A Laserbeam (topper for black)
Earth Air Fire Water
Eight
El Jefe
Elevation
Eleven
Elixir
Embers
Enchant
Endless Stream
Enigma (August COTM)
Estrella
Exoplanet
Fallen
Far From Home
Ferngully
Fire Pixie Dust
Flame Aura Quartz
Flowerbomb
Fluorite
Forever Fairytale
Fox Fur Nebula
Foxfire
Frankenstein's Monster
Frosty
Fuck
Fun Fair
Galactic
Gatekeeper
Glass Slipper
Gummy Bear
Heads Will Roll
Hecate
Helheim
Helix Nebula
Hello Earthlings
Henosis
He's Coming
Hex
Hocus Pocus
Houston
Hydra
Hydrangea
Illumine
In My Veins
In Perfect Love
In This Twilight
Jet Fuel
Jotunheim
Kaleidoscope
Killer Queen
Kinetic
La Jefa
Last Phase
Lepidoptera
LFC Squishy
Lola
Lollipop
Lolly
Loud Dream
Love Gun (September LE)
Loveless Ice
Lucky Charm
Lycanthropy
Mad Scientist
Mad World (August LE)
Magic Charm
Magika
Maleficent
Martian
Medusa Nebula
Mesmerism
Meta
Moon Alchemy
Moon Child
Moon Walker
Moonbeam
Moonbow
Moonlit
Morning Star
Muspelheim
Mystic
Near Morning
Niflheim
Night Crawler
Nightmare
Nine Ninety Nine
Northern Lights
Nothing Burns Like the Cold
Nova
Odyssey
Open The Gate
Oracle
Ours Is The Magic
Out of Ether
Outer Space
Owl Nebula
Panda
Papillon
Paranormal
Pendulum
Penelope
People Are Strange
Phantom
Phoenix
Pink Panther
Pixie
Polaris
Potion
Power Ring
Prototype #23
Prototype #35
Rain Clouds
Rainbow Fish
Rainbow Mermaid
Raspberry Castle
Red Planet
Ruler of the Skies
Sakura
Sanguine
Satellite
Secret Recipe
Secrets
Sensei
Shadow of Your Heart
Sirens
Skeptic
Slasher
Sleight
Snowflakes
Space Oddity
Space Queen
Sparkling Citrus
Spellbound
Starburst
Stardust
Storm
Strange Desire
Sublime
Sugarplum
Sugilite
Sunkiss
Sweet Tooth
Syzygy
Tarantulas
Tell-Tale
The Chosen One
The Hot Box
The Lighthouse
The Stars
Tigers Blood
Time to go to Sleep
Tortuga
Towards The Storm
Trill
Trinity
Twilight
Umbra
Vampire Squid
Vampiro
Velvet 2.0
Voodoo
Vortex
War Stars
Where We Are
Wild Daisy
Winter Is Coming
Winter Morning
Winter Rose
Winter Twilight
Wispy
Witching Hour
Witchy Woman
Wizard
Wonder
Yggdrasil
Zeta
 

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