Indie Polish Lovers

[Christa W]

Originally Posted by greatbleuheron /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Kyuu, you say smart things so I want to understand!  But I don't understand!

What is "LE"?  Lower Estimate?  Larger Estuary?  Lovely Epilepsy?  Lord Eggleston?

Limited Edition

 

[greatbleuheron]

Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Limited Edition

AH!  Okay,  thanks.  I was hoping for Luxurious Eggplant, though.

 

[Christa W]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think it'll be tough on indie makers to make that many in the first place, so every box is LE. consider the fanaticism of some people about polish -- esp indie polish. I doubt she won't sell out. Most of us will just sort of side-eye the box for being too expensive though

I agree.  I want this bad.  I buy way too much polish as it is and it's almost getting to the point where I need this to keep it fresh!!!  For me it's a mental thing, maybe seeing $50 spent every month in one spot makes me consciously aware of my addiction. To me it would end up feeling like a bill, something I HAD to spend every month as opposed to that pretty little bottle of happy I ordered because I did well at work today or I had a bad day and want to feel good.  Also to know I might psych myself to buy it, convince my boyfriend that I should do it, and then loose out would be devastating. 

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by greatbleuheron /img/forum/go_quote.gif

AH!  Okay,  thanks.  I was hoping for Luxurious Eggplant, though.

large elephant! obviously

 

[Christa W]

Originally Posted by greatbleuheron /img/forum/go_quote.gif

AH!  Okay,  thanks.  I was hoping for Luxurious Eggplant, though.

I am totally going to make an indie polish named this after you!

 

[Christa W]

Originally Posted by Pollysmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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Also, I've purchased Hit Polish mini grab bag & the Willie Wonka mini grab bag for &12.95, so I am completely polished out at the moment.

Did you see those earrings that are included with the grab bag?  Awesome!!!   I didn't even realize there were any until I saw the pictures of the grab bags she posted on Facebook.  Teaches me not to read something before I whip out my debit card.

 

[greatbleuheron]

Quote: Originally Posted by greatbleuheron 

AH!  Okay,  thanks.  I was hoping for Luxurious Eggplant, though.

 

Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am totally going to make an indie polish named this after you!

Yes!  Do it!  I will buy it, just like I buy everything else. 

Could you make it a holographic glitter thermal polish, please?  Obviously in a purple-black color, with a smell that's a little bitter and a little like bananas.

 

[NotTheMama]

Did you see those earrings that are included with the grab bag?  Awesome!!!   I didn't even realize there were any until I saw the pictures of the grab bags she posted on Facebook.  Teaches me not to read something before I whip out my debit card.

I saw those!! They are super cute, I can't wait to get my polishes!! I think at last count I have 13 polishes coming....5 full size and 8 minis.... I already warned my boyfriend!!! Lol.... ETA: make that 18 polishes coming....10 full size and 8 minis....and that doesn't include my Glitter Guilty sub that should ship shortly... Hello, my name is Jeanette and I am a nail polish addict....

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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Originally Posted by greatbleuheron /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by kellsbells /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Looks like it will be 50.00 a box
Okay, well in a way that's good.

Because I am not paying $50 for a box.  

I know that it will have a lot of great polishes in it, and that from one perspective, $50 is a good deal.

But I am not paying $50 for a box, and I am sure as shooting not doing that 12 times a year. 

Yeah: I don't even think I'm tempted.  What a relief!



Not even remotely tempted at that price point. I would have considered $35 maybe, but $50 is way too steep.

 

[wrkreads]

Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think minis would have been a better way to go, which is what I originally suggested to Leah Ann. I won't go for it for $50 in one shot. If it were 5 minis for $25, I would buy it. I don't personally care about whether or not the polishes aren't available anywhere else. I don't need them to be exclusive.

5 minis for $25 would be hard to resist. Much better price and so much easier to justify. It's only $25! They're mini - I might be able to finish them! Lots of variety!

 

[sleepykat]

Originally Posted by greatbleuheron /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think minis would have been a better way to go, which is what I originally suggested to Leah Ann. I won't go for it for $50 in one shot. If it were 5 minis for $25, I would buy it. I don't personally care about whether or not the polishes aren't available anywhere else. I don't need them to be exclusive.
Sleepykat, I like your idea!  Minis are a fun way to try out lots of new things, and $25 is a price that would probably make me bite.

Given that everyone here is saying that $50 is way too much, I wonder if Leah Ann will get many takers?  Maybe if the $50 option isn't very popular, she'll reconsider and adjust both the price and the contents of the box.  

I think that part of the appeal of nail polish is that it's a way to try something shiny and colorful and new without investing as much money as you'd pay for a dress or a pair of shoes.  Although once you reach hoarder levels, you're certainly spending enough to buy multiple dresses and shoes!  But the fact that each individual item costs a small amount makes it easier to forget that it adds up quickly.  I think that smart nail polish vendors realize this and find a way to market their products that keeps them in the low-cost range.  Bondi and Julep are wise to make their subscription boxes $20 a pop; most of us are happy to spend $20 without thinking about it too much (although I certainly would have felt differently when I was a grad student, and I know that for some people that's still a lot of money).  

I don't really need more nail polish, so it's nice that Llarowe's option isn't inexpensive enough to be appealing.  But it would also be fun to try out strange and interesting new polishes each month for $20-$25!


Anyone who prefers my idea about the minis, write to Llarowe and tell her. There's no reason for the change without customer feedback.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

oh my goodness green duochrome 

http://www.pointlesscafe.com/2013/08/darling-diva-polish-bad-girl-and-sakura.html

I just bought EP Hey Jude though and played with that yet, and the daring diva polish logo makes me cringe. /shallow. But such a pretty colour....

 

[Christa W]

Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ahhhhh I need this yesterday! Thanks for posting

You are welcome.  She updated her page yesterday to allow for purchase of this as a full size now too!  I will be ordering a few of them soon.

 

[Christa W]

Yay Hit Polish is doing a re-release of a Halloween themed polish I missed out on.  It's based on the Nightmare Before Christmas which is one of my favorites!!!

Here's a review of Jack Loves Sally

http://www.lacquermesilly.com/2012/10/20/hit-polish-jack-loves-sally/

It looks amazing.  Do any of you have this?  She apparently kept the original formula and then created one that's a remix called Halloween 2.0.  These are a must!!!

Check out her FB page for the bottle shots.

 

[meaganola]

Yay Hit Polish is doing a re-release of a Halloween themed polish I missed out on.  It's based on the Nightmare Before Christmas which is one of my favorites!!! Here's a review of Jack Loves Sally http://www.lacquermesilly.com/2012/10/20/hit-polish-jack-loves-sally/ It looks amazing.  Do any of you have this?  She apparently kept the original formula and then created one that's a remix called Halloween 2.0.  These are a must!!! Check out her FB page for the bottle shots.

I'm not a huge fan of that movie (I think I've seen it *one* time), but I am a sucker for anything Halloween. You know how some people give themselves a budget for Christmas stuff? My budgeted holiday is Halloween, although I don't celebrate the day itself. It's an entire two months for me, beginning with Labor Day. Please, more heads-up for other Halloween LE stuff!

 

[MissTrix]

Loves Halloween... does not like Nightmare Before Christmas... Does. Not. Compute. XD

 

[pinkgemini]

I am a newbie to the world of indie polishes. Actually I just purchased my first one (holo top coat) on Etsy recently. So nobody kill me when I ask this /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />, but what's all the hoopla about Enchanted Polish about? This is a genuine question, I'm not saying they are not gorgeous shades from the swatches I've seen, but what makes them sell like hotcakes over other brands? I searched them on eBay last night and several have sold for $50+!!! Enlighten and inform me please.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by pinkgemini /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am a newbie to the world of indie polishes. Actually I just purchased my first one (holo top coat) on Etsy recently. So nobody kill me when I ask this

, but what's all the hoopla about Enchanted Polish about? This is a genuine question, I'm not saying they are not gorgeous shades from the swatches I've seen, but what makes them sell like hotcakes over other brands? I searched them on eBay last night and several have sold for $50+!!! Enlighten and inform me please.
TBH i'm not sure either. maybe it's partly the beautiful colours and partly really good branding. Enchanted Polish is enchanting and their packaging is adorable and gorgeous, like the colour. There's really very little not to like.

As for why it's reached (almost) Lynnderella levels of crazy, I'm not really sure... but I don't understand the hoopla about Lynnderella either. : Then again I don't like glitter.

Honestly if there's a way for Chelsea to go semi-private, she can make bank on it. To put it in perspective, she has 41k likes on FB. deborah lippman has 23k, 

 

[MissTrix]

Quote: Originally Posted by pinkgemini /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am a newbie to the world of indie polishes. Actually I just purchased my first one (holo top coat) on Etsy recently. So nobody kill me when I ask this

, but what's all the hoopla about Enchanted Polish about? This is a genuine question, I'm not saying they are not gorgeous shades from the swatches I've seen, but what makes them sell like hotcakes over other brands? I searched them on eBay last night and several have sold for $50+!!! Enlighten and inform me please.

My honest opinion: It's all in the marketing. A purposefully limited supply creates high demand despite the fact that there are far superior polishes on the market that are much more easily obtained. Combine that with the whole "scheduled restocks" and "limited edition" collections and colors gimmick which gives the illusion of exclusivity. People eat that ish up. I'm not one of them. 

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
My honest opinion: It's all in the marketing. A purposefully limited supply creates high demand despite the fact that there are far superior polishes on the market that are much more easily obtained. Combine that with the whole "scheduled restocks" and "limited edition" collections and colors gimmick which gives the illusion of exclusivity. People eat that ish up. I'm not one of them. 

Right, but she's not making any money off the $50 resales on eBay unlike Lynnderella who's selling her stuff via auction now. I think there is just too high a demand. I agree it's marketing but I do think their polishes are magical. If you can find me dupes for the beattles collection I will gladly bow to you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ALSO since you admit to never having tried the polishes, how do you know what their formula is like? Most of the reviews I've read tend to say the formula is phenomenal. *shrugs*