Indie Polish Lovers

[Christa W]

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@Christa W regarding Dance Legend thermals: I don't know anything about textured thermals. But I have tried two so far of the DL thermals that I got from Llarowe. The one with glitter, #182, that I posted photos of, was fabulous and everything I wanted. But I just tried the Trio #2 and I was very disappointed; it didn't change color unless I used cold water, and even then not very much. It wasn't even worth photographing. (The regular color was a nice periwinkle, but still...)
KBShimmer I do recommend. I have some A England's that I haven't tried yet, but I have only ever seen rave reviews about them. I'm currently wearing Picture Polish 'Imperial' and I think it's awesome for anyone who loves purple.
I appreciate your feedback on the Dance Legend.  I was curious about the trios.  I think maybe I will invest in the ones I really, really want instead.

 

[lochnessie]

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  OOOOH!  I have that brand on my "to try list" I just looked up Tomboyish and fell in love.  Wow!. 
Here's a picture I took while I was wearing it, that I meant to post awhile ago. It's Tomboyish while it was changing color - apparently my thumb was really warm! 

(Edited to correct name of polish!)

 

[Christa W]

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  Some of my Black Friday/Cyber Monday haul...Part Two is from KBShimmer

KBShimmer Pretty in Punk:

 
This is one of the ones I want.  What do you think of it?

 

[sleepykat]

  Some of my Black Friday/Cyber Monday haul...Part Two is from KBShimmer KBShimmer Pretty in Punk:  

This is one of the ones I want.  What do you think of it?

I haven't worn it yet, but I've always had success with KBShimmer's formula. It's soooo pretty in the bottle. I recommend checking out the photos and review on the blog Pointless Cafe; she shows it in different lighting and at several different angles so you can really see the color shift and the linear holo. Green is definitely the main focus; the holo bend looks blue and brownish purple to me. If you want another multichrome with linear holo, but with a purple/blue focus, you might want Rollin With the Chromies. It's in the same Pointless Cafe post.

 

[Christa W]

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I haven't worn it yet, but I've always had success with KBShimmer's formula. It's soooo pretty in the bottle. I recommend checking out the photos and review on the blog Pointless Cafe; she shows it in different lighting and at several different angles so you can really see the color shift and the linear holo. Green is definitely the main focus; the holo bend looks blue and brownish purple to me. If you want another multichrome with linear holo, but with a purple/blue focus, you might want Rollin With the Chromies. It's in the same Pointless Cafe post.
I realized when I was making this ever growing list that I only own neon or white crellies from KB Shimmer.  I am dying to try this one.  I will check those pics. 

 

[jenniferrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Here's a picture I took while I was wearing it, that I meant to post awhile ago. It's Tomboyish while it was changing color - apparently my thumb was really warm! 

(Edited to correct name of polish!)

I ordered three thermals and only have tried one. I also have Tomboyish on my nails. I adore the temperature change - quite obvious and right around room temperature. I often have the nails white and the ends (part sticking past my finger) green. Very cool. The only thing I was disappointed in was how thin the polish was. You can see some streaks where I did not get an even coat when it is all green. I'm typically a one or two coat person and you definitely need more. It is also super matte, which I was not expecting but love. The wear has also been great for a week. Overall happy and excited to try the other two.

 

[NittanyLionGRRL]

I ordered three thermals and only have tried one. I also have Tomboyish on my nails. I adore the temperature change - quite obvious and right around room temperature. I often have the nails white and the ends (part sticking past my finger) green. Very cool. The only thing I was disappointed in was how thin the polish was. You can see some streaks where I did not get an even coat when it is all green. I'm typically a one or two coat person and you definitely need more. It is also super matte, which I was not expecting but love. The wear has also been great for a week. Overall happy and excited to try the other two.

I haven't tried my Tomboyish yet. I tried April Showers first. Thermal as well, from Pretty & Polished. I loved, loved, loved it. I wish I would have taken pictures. It basically changed between white and blue, with very pretty blue glitters.

 

[sleepykat]

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/139913/cult-nails-warehouse-clearance-select-shades

 

[FrostKitty]

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  https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/139913/cult-nails-warehouse-clearance-select-shades
Enabler!!!   I went to the site which lead to an hour lost on Vampy Varnish and an order for several shades.    Last week I debated ordering from Cult Nails and BB Couture - BB Couture won... I'm sorry I didn't decide to hit Cult Nails instead.   

 

[NotTheMama]

I've got Christmas money!!  Anyone know of any indies having year end sales???

ETA: besides Cult Nails, I already have some of them, so looking for new to me brands.

 

[Christa W]

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  I've got Christmas money!!  Anyone know of any indies having year end sales???

ETA: besides Cult Nails, I already have some of them, so looking for new to me brands.
Serum No 5 is having some sales plus an extra 10% off everything with code finalcountdown13

I am still working on more lists since I too have some Christmas money

Also just learned Color 4 Nails is having a clearance sale 50% selected polishes.

 

[sleepykat]

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  Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/139913/cult-nails-warehouse-clearance-select-shades
Enabler!!!   I went to the site which lead to an hour lost on Vampy Varnish and an order for several shades.    Last week I debated ordering from Cult Nails and BB Couture - BB Couture won... I'm sorry I didn't decide to hit Cult Nails instead.   

I read about it on Temptalia.com and I assumed it would be over, since I'm way behind on my blog reading and the post was from like Dec. 11 or 13. Lo and behold, still going. I think I ordered four. I convinced myself to only buy limited edition shades on sale instead of the initial rationalization of "Well, if I buy some at regular price and some at sale price and it will even out." But for the permanent shades that I want, I can wait for a sale or coupon for them. I ordered so much from Llarowe's flash sales, I have to hold back somewhere. I narrowly resisted half price Sally Hansen value sets at CVS tonight, and did not resist an Essie and a China Glaze at TJ Maxx...

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Pollysmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've got Christmas money!!  Anyone know of any indies having year end sales???

ETA: besides Cult Nails, I already have some of them, so looking for new to me brands.
Serum No 5 is having some sales plus an extra 10% off everything with code finalcountdown13

I am still working on more lists since I too have some Christmas money

Also just learned Color 4 Nails is having a clearance sale 50% selected polishes.

Oh, dear, I looked at Color 4 Nails website. My brain is now screaming "BUY ALL THE FEMME FATALE!"

 

[Christa W]

Ordered my last Hit Polish today.  I only bought one this time.  The specraflairs are awesome but I had to reign in my crazy and not spend all my Christmas money getting every shade she had!!  I should have though because there were discount coupons, she ships fast and I love the 2 shades I already own.  Oh well.  Yay for self control!

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ordered my last Hit Polish today.  I only bought one this time.  The specraflairs are awesome but I had to reign in my crazy and not spend all my Christmas money getting every shade she had!!  I should have though because there were discount coupons, she ships fast and I love the 2 shades I already own.  Oh well.  Yay for self control!
I went crazy on the Spectraflairs. I didn't buy every shade...but pretty close. Last Hit Polish order. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[NotTheMama]

Just saw on Facebook, Darling Diva polish is 20% off with code Holiday20. Through 1/1/14.

 

[Christa W]

Polished by KPT having year end 2 day sale starting 12/26.  I might have to check that one out.  I have been admiring some of those thermals from afar.

 

[sleepykat]

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Just saw on Facebook, Darling Diva polish is 20% off with code Holiday20. Through 1/1/14.
Several shades are on sale for $5 or $6 on her etsy shop, too, so another 20% off that is a good deal.

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pollysmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've got Christmas money!!  Anyone know of any indies having year end sales???

ETA: besides Cult Nails, I already have some of them, so looking for new to me brands.
What brands have you tried already?

 

[NotTheMama]

What brands have you tried already?

Polish Addict, Darling Diva, Cult Nails, Serum No 5, Glitter Guilty, Glitter Daze, Hit Polish, Black Sheep Lacquer...I'm sure there are one or two I'm forgetting...I'm too lazy to go check