Indie Polish Lovers

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have ordered twice from Jindie and no problems. I understand my orders take a while since I am overseas.
Thanks!  I realized how annoying petty I sound right now whining over not getting something.  Having a bad day and getting nail mail usually makes my day a little better.  Sorry for being  so negative ladies. 

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have ordered twice from Jindie and no problems. I understand my orders take a while since I am overseas.
Thanks!  I realized how annoying petty I sound right now whining over not getting something.  Having a bad day and getting nail mail usually makes my day a little better.  Sorry for being  so negative ladies.

I didn't think that at all you had a genuine concern and I do tend to get like that when I am anxiously waiting for something myself. Hope your day gets better and your mail arrives soon.

 

[NotTheMama]

If anyone is interested, Polish Addict nail polish is offering their mystery box starting today at 10:00am (I think that's when they start.) I really liked the first one I got, here is a photo:

You get 5 full size polishes and some extra goodies. I know I am going to order another one. The thing that I like about her boxes is if you have some of her polishes and don't want dupes, you can put in the comment box which ones you already have and she will make sure you get all new ones. Which is really nice since some other companies don't care how many times you get the same hot pink polish :cough: Julep :cough: LOL.....

 

[Christa W]

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

If anyone is interested, Polish Addict nail polish is offering their mystery box starting today at 10:00am (I think that's when they start.) I really liked the first one I got, here is a photo:

You get 5 full size polishes and some extra goodies. I know I am going to order another one. The thing that I like about her boxes is if you have some of her polishes and don't want dupes, you can put in the comment box which ones you already have and she will make sure you get all new ones. Which is really nice since some other companies don't care how many times you get the same hot pink polish :cough: Julep :cough: LOL.....
Gah!! Do not enable me!!!

 

[NotTheMama]

Gah!! Do not enable me!!!

You're welcome!!! Lol...

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

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

If anyone is interested, Polish Addict nail polish is offering their mystery box starting today at 10:00am (I think that's when they start.) I really liked the first one I got, here is a photo:

You get 5 full size polishes and some extra goodies. I know I am going to order another one. The thing that I like about her boxes is if you have some of her polishes and don't want dupes, you can put in the comment box which ones you already have and she will make sure you get all new ones. Which is really nice since some other companies don't care how many times you get the same hot pink polish :cough: Julep :cough: LOL.....

Oooo! How much?!  And do you have a link?

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Oooo! How much?!  And do you have a link?
Looks like $20 and the web site is still down but will be up today for the sale it's http://www.shoppolishaddict.bigcartel.com/

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Looks like $20 and the web site is still down but will be up today for the sale it's http://www.shoppolishaddict.bigcartel.com/

Thanks! $20 is a really good deal!  Found her facebook page - it doesn't start until 10 CST.  

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Thanks! $20 is a really good deal!  Found her facebook page - it doesn't start until 10 CST.  
It's live right now.  I have to pass on this and it's killing me!!!!

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It's live right now.  I have to pass on this and it's killing me!!!!

I'm passing as well. If I didn't have to pay shipping, I would totally go for it. My wallets thanks me, lol.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I'm passing as well. If I didn't have to pay shipping, I would totally go for it. My wallets thanks me, lol.
We can just live vicariously thought Pollysmom's mystery boxes like I do every other month!!!

 

[Imberis]

Aaah, I really want the mystery box, but I just spent a chunk of money on polishes. I regretted not getting the first one when I saw people's pictures, but... eeek.

 

[meaganola]

So...  Is there a thread like this for other non-polish indie makeup companies?  I'm essentially just looking for a list.  I have a weird project I want to do for myself, and I'm specifically looking for companies I am *not* familiar with, so I'm not sure where to start looking for that.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So...  Is there a thread like this for other non-polish indie makeup companies?  I'm essentially just looking for a list.  I have a weird project I want to do for myself, and I'm specifically looking for companies I am *not* familiar with, so I'm not sure where to start looking for that.
I don't go on many other forums on here but I did do a quick Google search and found this list

http://goodmorningangel.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-comprehensive-list-of-indie-make-up.html

After initially being introduced to indie polishes here I ended up liking a whole bunch of companies on Facebook as part of a contest so I end finding a ton of them there as well as blogs so maybe following beauty blogs too might help you find what you are looking for.

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So...  Is there a thread like this for other non-polish indie makeup companies?  I'm essentially just looking for a list.  I have a weird project I want to do for myself, and I'm specifically looking for companies I am *not* familiar with, so I'm not sure where to start looking for that.

This would be a good thread for you to start with your own findings! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I don't go on many other forums on here but I did do a quick Google search and found this list

http://goodmorningangel.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-comprehensive-list-of-indie-make-up.html

After initially being introduced to indie polishes here I ended up liking a whole bunch of companies on Facebook as part of a contest so I end finding a ton of them there as well as blogs so maybe following beauty blogs too might help you find what you are looking for.
I was looking for a thread on this forum.  I trust my fellow MUTers to have more up-to-date information on companies than blogs since it seems like a lot of companies have come into existence after many of the blog posts I've found, and sometimes the smaller companies just don't hit the radar of a lot of bloggers -- and sometimes a problem develops with a company that is more quickly discovered and reported here than on a blog.

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
This would be a good thread for you to start with your own findings! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  
If there's not a thread already, I would be more than happy to start one!  I'm just not sure whether there is already one started, and I didn't want to duplicate something that is just sitting there *waiting* for me to post in.  I don't know how to find threads on this forum other than asking around!  I tend to view just my subscriptions or a list of the most recent posts overall, usually on my phone, so I've never gotten the hang of finding things outside of the subscription box sections.

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  If there's not a thread already, I would be more than happy to start one!  I'm just not sure whether there is already one started, and I didn't want to duplicate something that is just sitting there *waiting* for me to post in.  I don't know how to find threads on this forum other than asking around!  I tend to view just my subscriptions or a list of the most recent posts overall, usually on my phone, so I've never gotten the hang of finding things outside of the subscription box sections.

If you want to do some of your own searching in MUT, there is a "Search this forum" button but I'm not sure what shows up on mobile! I mostly use my laptop. or . I just searched "indie cosmetics" really quick and came up with these old threads.

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/121874/what-are-your-favorite-indie-cosmetics

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/136884/what-are-your-favorite-indie-brands

It looks like there are a few Etsy threads as well.

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/133764/etsy-sellers

 

[Christa W]

Hope is here!!!!  I have nothing like this in all my stash so far.  I actually don't even have a baby pink this shade anywhere to use as undies for this polish.  I used 3 coats here and you can still see my nails underneath in some areas more so than even the tips.  I didn't wait long in between coats (or use a top coat)  and of course I smacked it trying to take the glow in the dark picture so I will be redoing this after I find the right under color.  You can kind of see with the thumb the dot placement actually had it sticking off my nail which I will fix when I do this again I don't want it breaking off mid manicure.



My conclusion is I am happy I ordered it, wish I had also ordered her pink/purple thermo but oh well and I hate the USPS and waiting for packages until damn near 5 pm.  I will probably end up posting in the nails of the day when I do this tonight properly.

 

[Christa W]

I finally ordered my first thermo polish today too.  I told myself I was only going to spend $20.00 total this 2 week pay period (not including shipping) and I am already at 17 just getting that and the pink to go under my Jindie polish.  It's a Halloween themed one called A Garlic a Day Keeps the Vampires Away from Glitter Daze.  This will be a first time for this brand.  I have been bombarded with Halloween indie polish images on Facebook and this was the first one I went "I HAVE to have that."   There are a few I really want but this polish is so off beat it screamed to me!!  It's white when warm and red when cold.  It looks gorey and kind of like white mint choc chip ice cream from Bryers with red flecks.  I have no idea what I am getting myself into but it's all kinds of awesome looking.  I promised myself I would get some more KB Shimmers but my budget said otherwise so at least I know I am getting something unique.