Indie Polish Lovers

[Christa W]

Maybe Girly Bits Hot Shot: http://www.girlybitscosmetics.com/hot-shot/

Swoon!! I do love me some Girly Bits!!

 

[wrkreads]

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

Alright, who has a recommendation for a good pink holo for @ChristaW? (One that's still available.) What kind, girl--light, medium, dark?

If I had to pick I'd say medium to dark. I think it would be more wearable for me. Pink Flamingo by Polishnv - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157096716/new-pink-flamingo-handmade-holographic

Every Day is Friday by Novel Nail Polish - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/152564167/full-size-125-ml-pink-holographic-indie

Smeared Lipstick by Spellbound Nails - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153973687/smeared-lipstick-custom-holographic-nail

Raspberry Cordial by Literary Lacquer - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153168380/raspberry-cordial-full-sized-holographic

And the most amazing - a pink holo thermal (light & dark pink) that glows in the dark:

On Wednesday We Wear Pink Mean Girls by Sweet T Lacquer - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/165817314/on-wednesday-we-wear-pink-mean-girls

 

[sleepykat]

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

Alright, who has a recommendation for a good pink holo for @ChristaW? (One that's still available.) What kind, girl--light, medium, dark?

If I had to pick I'd say medium to dark. I think it would be more wearable for me. Pink Flamingo by Polishnv - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157096716/new-pink-flamingo-handmade-holographic

Every Day is Friday by Novel Nail Polish - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/152564167/full-size-125-ml-pink-holographic-indie

Smeared Lipstick by Spellbound Nails - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153973687/smeared-lipstick-custom-holographic-nail

Raspberry Cordial by Literary Lacquer - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153168380/raspberry-cordial-full-sized-holographic

And the most amazing - a pink holo thermal (light & dark pink) that glows in the dark:

On Wednesday We Wear Pink Mean Girls by Sweet T Lacquer - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/165817314/on-wednesday-we-wear-pink-mean-girls

I just got Raspberry Cordial from Literary Lacquers--it's gorgeous. But I bought so much polish that now my color categories are more specific. I have a category specifically for raspberry colors (separate from the dark berries that go with the wine colors...), so I don't think of it as a pink. Pink Flamingo and Every Day is Friday look quite fabulous; they seem to have a strong linear holo bend.

I have a section for teals that is separate from the greens and blues. I have not yet separated lavender/lilac/orchid from my dark purples, but I really should. Hmm, I will need to move within the next six months--I better keep all of my bubble wrap and not let anyone else move my polish but me.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
What about Color Club Miss Bliss (in stock on llarowe.com)? Photo from SetinLacquer.com:


This one is a very good possibility.  It's so freaking pretty.  I am holding out hope that I find this in the entire set at my Ross store...

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by wrkreads /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Pink Flamingo by Polishnv - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157096716/new-pink-flamingo-handmade-holographic

Every Day is Friday by Novel Nail Polish - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/152564167/full-size-125-ml-pink-holographic-indie

Smeared Lipstick by Spellbound Nails - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153973687/smeared-lipstick-custom-holographic-nail

Raspberry Cordial by Literary Lacquer - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/153168380/raspberry-cordial-full-sized-holographic

And the most amazing - a pink holo thermal (light & dark pink) that glows in the dark:

On Wednesday We Wear Pink Mean Girls by Sweet T Lacquer - http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/165817314/on-wednesday-we-wear-pink-mean-girls
Oh man!!!  There are some amazing ones here.  I hope to have some time today to look at them.  I was browsing on my phone last night and that didn't do any of them any justice.  I am loving the Raspberry one and I never realized that was a separate color... all my pinks are together and are a huge range of shades.  I find myself loving the berry shades quite a bit.  I really appreciate your research.

That goes for both of you!!

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I just got Raspberry Cordial from Literary Lacquers--it's gorgeous. But I bought so much polish that now my color categories are more specific. I have a category specifically for raspberry colors (separate from the dark berries that go with the wine colors...), so I don't think of it as a pink. Pink Flamingo and Every Day is Friday look quite fabulous; they seem to have a strong linear holo bend.

I have a section for teals that is separate from the greens and blues. I have not yet separated lavender/lilac/orchid from my dark purples, but I really should. Hmm, I will need to move within the next six months--I better keep all of my bubble wrap and not let anyone else move my polish but me.
I don't store my polish by color but rather by brand.  However, I do swatch them all on nail wheels instead of nail sticks so I have a few that need to be in the orchid/lilac category that are with the rest of my purples.  It annoys me but I feel like if I redo them it's wasting polish so I deal.  I do have a separate category for my teal/turquoise polishes. 

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I usually stay away from the madness of restocks and I usually don't pay full price for polish. However...I caved hard and went for the Colors by Llarowe restock since they ended up doing it on bigcartel and not their web site. It was easy. I refreshed the page several times to get Good Golly Miss Molly (people put in their cart while they decide, but then empty it or their cart times out), but that was the full extent of any hassle. No crashing or issues for me. I ordered Burnt Sugar, Dirty Diana, Good Golly Miss Molly, and Let's Tango Baby. Overpriced, irresistible, juicy holos and a holo multichrome. Free shipping, though. I blame the unspeakable beauty of online swatches. Sources:

http://www.pointlesscafe.com/2014/01/colors-by-llarowe-le-good-golly-miss.html

http://www.pointlesscafe.com/2013/10/colors-by-llarowe-dirty-diana.html

http://www.pointlesscafe.com/2013/05/colors-by-llarowe-burnt-sugar.html

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=738686472826674&set=a.687796034582385.1073741830.219350074760319&type=1&theater
I just realized Dirty Diana was on my wish list in my notebook too and I actually debated getting it during the restock.. how funny.  I just couldn't pull the trigger and ended up just closing out of the site. 

 

[acostakk]

This one is a very good possibility.  It's so freaking pretty.  I am holding out hope that I find this in the entire set at my Ross store...

Me too! I am driving my husband and child crazy with my obsessive need to stop at every Ross we pass. I've trained the child in what bottle to look for so she can help me hunt.

 

[Christa W]

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


Me too! I am driving my husband and child crazy with my obsessive need to stop at every Ross we pass. I've trained the child in what bottle to look for so she can help me hunt.
I am guessing it might take a little because the last 2 collections there and at Bealls were Poptastic released in Spring 2010 and Take Wing from Summer 2012.  If I read correctly the latest holos are Spring 2013 so I pray I don't have to wait another few years!!!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Alright, who has a recommendation for a good pink holo for @ChristaW? (One that's still available.) What kind, girl--light, medium, dark?
Wish me luck.. trying LLarowe restock for my OABTRAD when it goes up in an hour....

 

[myzeri]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Wish me luck.. trying LLarowe restock for my OABTRAD when it goes up in an hour....

Good luck with all that craziness!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by myzeri /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Good luck with all that craziness!
Lame.  That's why I said try.  I had it but I got a call and had to do my job.  Boo.

 

[myzeri]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Lame.  That's why I said try.  I had it but I got a call and had to do my job.  Boo.
Shoulda put them on hold. Haha.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by myzeri /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Shoulda put them on hold. Haha.
Nah.  It was my wallet saying "KNOCK IT OFF!!" You don't need that.

On the plus side... my new pretties came in the mail and I can't wait to show you guys. 

 

[myzeri]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Nah.  It was my wallet saying "KNOCK IT OFF!!" You don't need that.

On the plus side... my new pretties came in the mail and I can't wait to show you guys. 
Haha, the universe sending a sign.

I can't wait to see your pretties. I should be getting some soon, placing a Zoya order today!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by myzeri /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Haha, the universe sending a sign.

I can't wait to see your pretties. I should be getting some soon, placing a Zoya order today!

First up is the most amazing glitter bomb polish I have ever laid my eyes on personally.  I love it for so many reasons.  This is V-Day=D-Day an anti Valentines Day polish from Laquerlicious.  It was only $6.00 with $3.00 going towards a dog shelter to help with supplies.  This polish has an overall pink shimmer and is packed with every assortment of glitters under the sun.  There are hearts but not just your standard hearts... BLACK and TEAL hearts too!!  Giant holo circle glitter, skull and cross bones glitter, bar glitter, square glitter... are you getting the picture???  The formula is fantastic.  You will never get the same combo twice.  I seriously want a back up!

It came in the most adorable packaging as well.  I posted to her Facebook page, I am not a loyal fan for life.  I need more of her stuff.



I haven't done the mani with it yet but here is my bottle shot and swatch shot.





Will post the other two after work. Break is over /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  OH did I mention it has STAR glitter too????

 

[myzeri]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
First up is the most amazing glitter bomb polish I have ever laid my eyes on personally.  I love it for so many reasons.  This is V-Day=D-Day an anti Valentines Day polish from Laquerlicious.  It was only $6.00 with $3.00 going towards a dog shelter to help with supplies.  This polish has an overall pink shimmer and is packed with every assortment of glitters under the sun.  There are hearts but not just your standard hearts... BLACK and TEAL hearts too!!  Giant holo circle glitter, skull and cross bones glitter, bar glitter, square glitter... are you getting the picture???  The formula is fantastic.  You will never get the same combo twice.  I seriously want a back up!

It came in the most adorable packaging as well.  I posted to her Facebook page, I am not a loyal fan for life.  I need more of her stuff.



I haven't done the mani with it yet but here is my bottle shot and swatch shot.





Will post the other two after work. Break is over /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  OH did I mention it has STAR glitter too????
HOLY AWESOME! I saw a swatch of this on her IG page, but it didn't look that awesome! Love it!

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
What about Color Club Miss Bliss (in stock on llarowe.com)? Photo from SetinLacquer.com:


This one is a very good possibility.  It's so freaking pretty.  I am holding out hope that I find this in the entire set at my Ross store...

Yeah, I was waiting for them to show up at those type of stores, too. (TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls...) I gave up for now. I wanted Miss Bliss and Eternal Beauty too much. I got them with some kind of Llarowe flash sale coupon for $5.20 each. I got Halo-graphic and Over the Moon in a different order for 20% off. Since indie holos are usually $10-14, and the Color Club ones have such a strong holo, I thought it was well worth it for me. I've also only read rave reviews about them. I haven't worn any of them yet, but they are blinding in the bottle. 

Eternal Beauty (photo is from idanailsit.blogspot.com):



Halo-graphic (photo is from susyincolor.com):



Over the Moon (photo is from setinlacquer.com):

 

[myzeri]

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yeah, I was waiting for them to show up at those type of stores, too. (TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls...) I gave up for now. I wanted Miss Bliss and Eternal Beauty too much. I got them with some kind of Llarowe flash sale coupon for $5.20 each. I got Halo-graphic and Over the Moon in a different order for 20% off. Since indie holos are usually $10-14, and the Color Club ones have such a strong holo, I thought it was well worth it for me. I've also only read rave reviews about them. I haven't worn any of them yet, but they are blinding in the bottle. 

Eternal Beauty (photo is from idanailsit.blogspot.com):



Halo-graphic (photo is from susyincolor.com):



Over the Moon (photo is from setinlacquer.com):


I have Kismet, I'm not sure which set it was in, but the holo is SO strong. So pretty.

 

[Christa W]

I am desperate to make a light box at this point because I am tired of crappy lit pictures!  Here are the other 2 polishes that I got in the mail today.  They are both from Button Masher Lacquer which is made by Geek Chic Cosmetics.  Their polish are themed for something geeky yet chic.  I originally found it on accident and fell head over heels for the polish Moar Dots.  It is a World of Warcraft themed polish named after an infamous recording of a guild leader screaming at his raid during the boss Onyxia way back the glory days of the first game.  This fine holographic glitter topper with 3 different sized dots.  The base is almost like China Glaze Fairy Dust.  There are teal, green, pink, and gold small glitters, hot pink larger glitters and a few really big black glitters.  All are circles.  I thought this was a fun alternative to hex glitters.

Application is not bad.  I was in hurry so they look sloppy and no top coat.  All the glitter does settle because it's a bit runny but that is fine because a good strong shake and they even out.  I did one coat of pretty much just all fine glitter on the nail wheel swatch then did the bigger ones on the second coat and that worked well.



The label is too see through and you can't even see it on the other bottle because it's dark. That made me sad.



On nail wheel 2 coats



 On thumb 1 coat over China Glaze Refresh Mint, ring finger is 1 coat over OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls and pinkie is 1 coat over Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Grape Race.

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am desperate to make a light box at this point because I am tired of crappy lit pictures!  Here are the other 2 polishes that I got in the mail today.  They are both from Button Masher Lacquer which is made by Geek Chic Cosmetics.  Their polish are themed for something geeky yet chic.  I originally found it on accident and fell head over heels for the polish Moar Dots.  It is a World of Warcraft themed polish named after an infamous recording of a guild leader screaming at his raid during the boss Onyxia way back the glory days of the first game.  This fine holographic glitter topper with 3 different sized dots.  The base is almost like China Glaze Fairy Dust.  There are teal, green, pink, and gold small glitters, hot pink larger glitters and a few really big black glitters.  All are circles.  I thought this was a fun alternative to hex glitters.

Application is not bad.  I was in hurry so they look sloppy and no top coat.  All the glitter does settle because it's a bit runny but that is fine because a good strong shake and they even out.  I did one coat of pretty much just all fine glitter on the nail wheel swatch then did the bigger ones on the second coat and that worked well.



The label is too see through and you can't even see it on the other bottle because it's dark. That made me sad.



On nail wheel 2 coats



 On thumb 1 coat over China Glaze Refresh Mint, ring finger is 1 coat over OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls and pinkie is 1 coat over Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Grape Race.
I love circle glitter, probably because I love polka dots.