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That's a very good question... I've just been keeping track of what I paid for a particular polish, not its actual value. I wouldn't even know where to begin on the value of a discontinued/never going to find again polish.
The idea that a lot of my polishes are irreplaceable is kind of scary.
I could never do this! I pretend they were all free
I'd like to be able to live in that world! Free polish for everyone! Sadly, my bank account disagrees. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I'd like to be able to live in that world! Free polish for everyone! Sadly, my bank account disagrees.
Shhhh I tell my boyfriend those are "household" expenses. I was going to ask LLarowe if I bought the A Indied box could she bill it as my cable bill...
Quote: Originally Posted by AgathaLaupin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I totally placed an order with Black Sheep after you drew my attention to this one (and, you know, threw a couple others...and a sub...in my cart as long as I was there...cough cough mumble mumble) and I am DYING with anticipation for it to get here! It will be my first thermal and I love the pics I've seen of it. My nails are pretty long for me right now and I'm trying to be extra careful not to break any so I can hopefully get that rad french mani look from the temp difference, fingers crossed.
Does she usually take long to ship? I placed my order on the 5th and haven't heard a thing. I'm getting super antsy!
OOoo please post a photo when you get it! It looks so pretty! Yes her orders usually take a bit longer I've noticed.
Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Recent nail mail that I've been meaning to post!
First, indies I've received over the past month, not including my Black Sheep Lacquer box posted above:
Pomegranate Lacquer, Hit Polish (my first and last order), Eighty4, LynBDesigns, PolishTBH, Fickle Fairy Potions, and Avant Garde Lacquer (sadly, she shut down her shop recently, too).
Some more detailed pics/thoughts about some brands under the spoiler:
With my first impressions, I'm loving eighty4 - the light blue cream (Powder Puff) goes on very smooth; the two thermals (Chameleon and Two Moons) change very quickly and have a good formula for a thermal, and the medium-blue color (Envied) has a surprising amount of holo once it's on a nail.
Pomegranate Lacquer was running an awesome sale ($4 per bottle with shipping included!). I got Cuddles (a coral/rose pink shimmer) and Lust in the Library (purple cream) on my first order, and loved those so much that I went back and got Royal Velvet (blurple shimmer) and Mermaid's Tail (teal cream with silver shimmer; unfortunately, the shimmer doesn't show up much on the nail). This was another indie that I hadn't heard of before, but I'm quite impressed with the polishes I've tried.
LynBDesigns does some awesome stuff, and seems a little more well-known. Here's what I got from her, including a free LE with purchase, Old St. Nick. It's a white cream with pink and green microshimmer - perfect for Christmas, but not so obviously Christmas that I can't wear it at other times of the year.
I immediately wore Ragdoll. Here's my mani with an awkward claw, trying to show off the awesome blue/teal shimmer in the polish:
We had some discussion a page or two ago about Fickle Fairy Potions. Further thoughts/pics under spoiler:
First of all, good (and cute!) packaging - there's bubble wrap under the tissue paper, and they were shipped in a bubble envelope.
I still haven't gotten around to trying the polish (too many untrieds, ahh!), but here's a picture attempting to show the goopyness of Prim & Proper. I still think a little bit of thinner should do the trick, though!
Here's a swatch/bottle shot of Angel Eyes - the holo's awesome in person!
In conclusion, I need to do a lot of manis before I can justify purchasing more polish! Never mind the Zoya, Dashing Housewife, Literary Lacquers, or Cult Nails orders that are on their way... *whistles*
Totally drooling over your haul!!! Try using Powder Puff over Two Moons - Eighty4 posted a photo that someone did and it looked amazing! I have Two Moons currently on my thumb (I've been too lazy to remove it but can't paint the rest of my nails due to work but decided one wouldn't hurt LOL) and I keep staring at it throughout the day, having fun watching it change!
Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think she normally crosses the border to ship to US customers a few times a week? My shipping experience has only been with the subscription box, but she's been pretty consistent with that so far, shipping out within the first few days of the month. I received a tracking number for my box this month on the 2nd, it actually shipped out on the 6th (from WA), and arrived to me in VA on the 9th.
While you're waiting for your order, here are my pictures of this month's box and my still-drying mani using Fire & Ice under the spoiler!
Here's my box + order I received this month! I purchased Fire & Ice (the brighter blue with glitter) and Lips Like Sugar (pink); the grey/blue holo, the mini, and the cuticle oil were from the box. They were wrapped in a cute cellophane bag (and padded)!
I just finished doing a mani (excuse the shiny, oily cuticles and poor cell phone quality!!) with her 3-stage Fire & Ice thermal - my fingers are somewhat cold, so they're hovering between the blue and red-ish stage. I'm loving the color change + larger glitter + holo microglitter combination! This is 2 coats of Fire & Ice over an undie of Bondi Central Park Blossom.
ETA: Even with my shorties, I normally see some sort of french-tip/gradient effect, so I'm sure you'll be fine with your nails!
I didn't get Black Sheeps box this month and kind of sad I didn't now. I've been wanting to try somebody's cuticle oil and the polishes look very pretty!
I have some good and some bad news my polish friends. The bad news : I just put my 2 weeks notice in at my job because they really suck, I got get many hours, etc. The good news : I'LL BE ABLE TO USE ALL MY PRETTY POLISHES AND PAINT MY NAILS!!
I might be broke for a bit until I get a new job but at least I'll have fabulous nails, right?!
Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
OOoo please post a photo when you get it! It looks so pretty! Yes her orders usually take a bit longer I've noticed.
Totally drooling over your haul!!! Try using Powder Puff over Two Moons - Eighty4 posted a photo that someone did and it looked amazing! I have Two Moons currently on my thumb (I've been too lazy to remove it but can't paint the rest of my nails due to work but decided one wouldn't hurt LOL) and I keep staring at it throughout the day, having fun watching it change!
I didn't get Black Sheeps box this month and kind of sad I didn't now. I've been wanting to try somebody's cuticle oil and the polishes look very pretty!
I have some good and some bad news my polish friends. The bad news : I just put my 2 weeks notice in at my job because they really suck, I got get many hours, etc. The good news : I'LL BE ABLE TO USE ALL MY PRETTY POLISHES AND PAINT MY NAILS!!
I might be broke for a bit until I get a new job but at least I'll have fabulous nails, right?!
Right!
Was cooking and missed LLarowe restock of the Dance Legends. I guess there was an oversell and good news is she is getting more of them soon. I was hoping to snag The Knight. Apparently I missed out on Sully again too. Why oh why did my honey want a home cooked meal??? I should have just gotten taco bell and stalked the restock.
Shhhh I tell my boyfriend those are "household" expenses. I was going to ask LLarowe if I bought the A Indied box could she bill it as my cable bill...
Keeping the woman of the house content totally counts as a valid household expense! :icon_wink
OOoo please post a photo when you get it! It looks so pretty! Yes her orders usually take a bit longer I've noticed. Totally drooling over your haul!!! Â Try using Powder Puff over Two Moons - Eighty4 posted a photo that someone did and it looked amazing! Â I have Two Moons currently on my thumb (I've been too lazy to remove it but can't paint the rest of my nails due to work but decided one wouldn't hurt LOL) and I keep staring at it throughout the day, having fun watching it change! I didn't get Black Sheeps box this month and kind of sad I didn't now. I've been wanting to try somebody's cuticle oil and the polishes look very pretty! I have some good and some bad news my polish friends. The bad news : I just put my 2 weeks notice in at my job because they really suck, I got get many hours, etc. The good news : I'LL BE ABLE TO USE ALL MY PRETTY POLISHES AND PAINT MY NAILS!!:yesss: Â I might be broke for a bit until I get a new job but at least I'll have fabulous nails, right?!Â
Edited because I hit submit too early! I totally bought the eighty4 Two Moons/Powder Puff duo, so I'll definitely be doing that. I've been playing with my swatch sticks in my bathroom sink more than I'd like to admit. Congrats on taking the step to move on from your job - that's a tough situation, but at least you can enjoy your polishes while you're job hunting. Good luck with the job search!
Polish Me Silly launching 20 colors Thursday. I don't even have all the thermals I want, now they are doing duochrome drop dead awesome stuff plus duo flakie top coats. AND much more
/sigh. At least I have a birthday in 1.5 months!!!
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Polish Me Silly launching 20 colors Thursday. I don't even have all the thermals I want, now they are doing duochrome drop dead awesome stuff plus duo flakie top coats. AND much more
/sigh. At least I have a birthday in 1.5 months!!!
Sigh, I just made the mistake of looking at their Facebook page! Too many pretty things. The chromes are gorgeous!
Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Keeping the woman of the house content totally counts as a valid household expense!
Edited because I hit submit too early!
I totally bought the eighty4 Two Moons/Powder Puff duo, so I'll definitely be doing that. I've been playing with my swatch sticks in my bathroom sink more than I'd like to admit.
Congrats on taking the step to move on from your job - that's a tough situation, but at least you can enjoy your polishes while you're job hunting. Good luck with the job search!
I wish I bought Powder Buff to do that duo! Please post a photo when you try it! It looks so pretty! And thank you - I'm not feeling too bad about quitting my job when it was only 3 days a week and they were kind of assholes lol,. Can't wait to wear all the pretty nail polish.
Everyone see the email from Black Sheep Lacquer? She isn't sending bath products anymore but instead 2 full size polishes and a mini and if you're a subscriber then you can lock in your price. I didn't subscribe last month so I asked her if I could still lock in the price and she said yes. I think I like this A LOT better than the bath item. MORE POLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I wish I bought Powder Buff to do that duo! Please post a photo when you try it! It looks so pretty! And thank you - I'm not feeling too bad about quitting my job when it was only 3 days a week and they were kind of assholes lol,. Can't wait to wear all the pretty nail polish.
Everyone see the email from Black Sheep Lacquer? She isn't sending bath products anymore but instead 2 full size polishes and a mini and if you're a subscriber then you can lock in your price. I didn't subscribe last month so I asked her if I could still lock in the price and she said yes. I think I like this A LOT better than the bath item. MORE POLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's changing? What will the new pricing be?
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That she didn't say, you'd have to ask her.
Here's our convo.
Me : "I didn't get last month's box so does that mean the price will go up for me?"
Erin: "No, anyone that subscribed in the past (within reason!) won't pay the increased price"
Dang. I've never gotten it before, but I've been wanting to try it. I'm hoping the prices don't change too much.
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Dang. I've never gotten it before, but I've been wanting to try it. I'm hoping the prices don't change too much.
On the website for US it is still $14 so perhaps do it now while the price is still $14 if you can!
I wish I bought Powder Buff to do that duo! Please post a photo when you try it! It looks so pretty!  And thank you - I'm not feeling too bad about quitting my job when it was only 3 days a week and they were kind of assholes lol,. Can't wait to wear all the pretty nail polish. Everyone see the email from Black Sheep Lacquer? She isn't sending bath products anymore but instead 2 full size polishes and a mini and if you're a subscriber then you can lock in your price. I didn't subscribe last month so I asked her if I could still lock in the price and she said yes. I think I like this A LOT better than the bath item. MORE POLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Â
I definitely will post a picture whenever I finally do a mani with it! Too many untrieds, too few fingers! And thanks so much for mentioning the black sheep email - for some reason, I'm apparently still not getting her emails, so I just contacted her. That's really exciting news, I'd take more polish any day!!
Quote: Originally Posted by Sheeeeeelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Everyone see the email from Black Sheep Lacquer? She isn't sending bath products anymore but instead 2 full size polishes and a mini and if you're a subscriber then you can lock in your price. I didn't subscribe last month so I asked her if I could still lock in the price and she said yes. I think I like this A LOT better than the bath item. MORE POLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes! I just subbed like a week ago so I got in with the old price just in time - phew. I'm excited about getting my first box and I'm with you, MORE POLISH!!!
I wish I bought Powder Buff to do that duo! Please post a photo when you try it! It looks so pretty!  And thank you - I'm not feeling too bad about quitting my job when it was only 3 days a week and they were kind of assholes lol,. Can't wait to wear all the pretty nail polish. Everyone see the email from Black Sheep Lacquer? She isn't sending bath products anymore but instead 2 full size polishes and a mini and if you're a subscriber then you can lock in your price. I didn't subscribe last month so I asked her if I could still lock in the price and she said yes. I think I like this A LOT better than the bath item. MORE POLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Â
This is bad, but the first thing I thought when I read the email was good, I got two bath products from her and I didn't know what either one was!! Lol...at least I know what to do with polish!! Hahaha
This is bad, but the first thing I thought when I read the email was good, I got two bath products from her and I didn't know what either one was!! Lol...at least I know what to do with polish!! Hahaha
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I definitely will post a picture whenever I finally do a mani with it! Too many untrieds, too few fingers!
And thanks so much for mentioning the black sheep email - for some reason, I'm apparently still not getting her emails, so I just contacted her. That's really exciting news, I'd take more polish any day!!
Quote: Originally Posted by AgathaLaupin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yes! I just subbed like a week ago so I got in with the old price just in time - phew. I'm excited about getting my first box and I'm with you, MORE POLISH!!!
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This is bad, but the first thing I thought when I read the email was good, I got two bath products from her and I didn't know what either one was!! Lol...at least I know what to do with polish!! Hahaha
Yes I'm very happy with this change and in my opinion, its a much better deal for me to get 2 full size nail polishes and a mini for ONLY $14! The bath stuff idea is nice but meh. I enjoyed the bath butter thing whatever it was but the tub of glitter goop is still unused.
Can't wait to get it and see what everyone else gets!
Yes I'm very happy with this change and in my opinion, its a much better deal for me to get 2 full size nail polishes and a mini for ONLY $14! The bath stuff idea is nice but meh. I enjoyed the bath butter thing whatever it was but the tub of glitter goop is still unused. Can't wait to get it and see what everyone else gets!
Ooh, I forgot about the glitter stuff! I passed it on to my aspiring drag queen friend; he appreciated it! I haven't used the bath stuff yet, but I keep meaning to - it seems like it'll be nice. I've also liked the cuticle oils she's sent out; I can never have too many of those floating around!
/emoticons/
