Indie Polish Lovers

[Christa W]

And finally the one I have been waiting for most of all.... This is Button Masher Lacquer in Be Excellent to Each Other.  I had high hopes this would be a dupe or similar to Emily de Molly Cosmic Forces.  It's a blurple jelly and has larger holo pink glitters.  To get them out I had the bottle upside down for 45 min and I had to fish for them.  When I say I had to fish I am talking straight up get in my bass boat and head to the lake at dawn fishing like me and my father used to do.  I was seconds away from pouring it all out into another bottle.  I could see them in there... just couldn't get them for anything.  Not with an orange stick, toothpick or the brush. 

Finally I got one on my finger.  In my swatches I used 3 coats on my pointer finger and on the middle finger I used one coat over Essie No More Film which is my super fave undie.  Actually No More Film is one of my favorite cremes ever.  One coat perfection every time.  Anyway.. back to BEtEO.... I do love it.  I don't have Cosmic Forces so I can't compare but for $6.99 (you have to order $10 worth of product though) you can have yourself a really cool polish.  After my crappy pics I will post the ones from Accio Lacquer that made me buy this.



Yeah my pics are crap..





Here is what this should look like



I took both them off right after pictures so I can make dinner and do dishes before deciding which one I love best.  I took off all the large glitters and put them back in the bottle!!! LOL.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I love circle glitter, probably because I love polka dots.


Here's the pic from their web site.  My phone is having such a hard time in this lighting... I love this but I didn't do it any justice.

 

[myzeri]

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.
Wicked pretty!

I've also heard you can make a light box with cardboard, tissue paper, and a lamp... haven't tried it yet.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by myzeri /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Wicked pretty!

I've also heard you can make a light box with cardboard, tissue paper, and a lamp... haven't tried it yet.
I had a box set out for it.  My cats wouldn't stop playing in it.  I have another box just need lamps.

 

[myzeri]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  And finally the one I have been waiting for most of all.... This is Button Masher Lacquer in Be Excellent to Each Other.  I had high hopes this would be a dupe or similar to Emily de Molly Cosmic Forces.  It's a blurple jelly and has larger holo pink glitters.  To get them out I had the bottle upside down for 45 min and I had to fish for them.  When I say I had to fish I am talking straight up get in my bass boat and head to the lake at dawn fishing like me and my father used to do.  I was seconds away from pouring it all out into another bottle.  I could see them in there... just couldn't get them for anything.  Not with an orange stick, toothpick or the brush. 

Finally I got one on my finger.  In my swatches I used 3 coats on my pointer finger and on the middle finger I used one coat over Essie No More Film which is my super fave undie.  Actually No More Film is one of my favorite cremes ever.  One coat perfection every time.  Anyway.. back to BEtEO.... I do love it.  I don't have Cosmic Forces so I can't compare but for $6.99 (you have to order $10 worth of product though) you can have yourself a really cool polish.  After my crappy pics I will post the ones from Accio Lacquer that made me buy this.



Yeah my pics are crap..




Sad about the fishing. I've been lusting over this for a bit. Partly because of the name. I giggle every time I read it.

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  And finally the one I have been waiting for most of all.... This is Button Masher Lacquer in Be Excellent to Each Other.  I had high hopes this would be a dupe or similar to Emily de Molly Cosmic Forces.  It's a blurple jelly and has larger holo pink glitters.  To get them out I had the bottle upside down for 45 min and I had to fish for them.  When I say I had to fish I am talking straight up get in my bass boat and head to the lake at dawn fishing like me and my father used to do.  I was seconds away from pouring it all out into another bottle.  I could see them in there... just couldn't get them for anything.  Not with an orange stick, toothpick or the brush. 

Finally I got one on my finger.  In my swatches I used 3 coats on my pointer finger and on the middle finger I used one coat over Essie No More Film which is my super fave undie.  Actually No More Film is one of my favorite cremes ever.  One coat perfection every time.  Anyway.. back to BEtEO.... I do love it.  I don't have Cosmic Forces so I can't compare but for $6.99 (you have to order $10 worth of product though) you can have yourself a really cool polish.  After my crappy pics I will post the ones from Accio Lacquer that made me buy this.



Yeah my pics are crap..





Here is what this should look like



I took both them off right after pictures so I can make dinner and do dishes before deciding which one I love best.  I took off all the large glitters and put them back in the bottle!!! LOL.
I have Cosmic Forces; it looks very similar, maybe more magenta glitter and less blue jelly in the Emily de Molly if I recall correctly. It was one of only a couple polishes where I stalked a restock. (My favorite Emily de Molly, though, is Regal Beginnings.) It was difficult to get the big glitters out of Cosmic Forces, but I didn't resort to sticks (I will next time).  I found it to be darker than most photos of it show, but I know purples tend to not photograph accurately. 

 

[NotTheMama]

Got my Fickle Fairy Potions the other day, and WOW....they are thick.  But I think a drop or two of thinner will help.  I did get a glitter topper, Forbidden Love and it's not nearly as thick as the other two, so maybe it's just the way her polishes are.  Will report back after some thinner and when I use them.

 

[Christa W]

Oh noes!  Glam Polish has a shade called Crysta....and it's a magenta glitter holo!  /runs away throwing money at it...

(I didn't really buy it LOL)

 

[lochnessie]

Darn my nail polish addiction and the lack of willpower when it comes to flash sales! I just placed an order for some "The Polish Bar" polishes - she's doing 25% off all orders over $10 with the code HAPPYFRIDAY25. I haven't ordered from her shop before, but there are some great reviews and some gorgeous polishes. I picked up Berry Splash (formerly "Jamberry", a berry holo color); Jingle Stars (glitters + holo silver stars, on sale for $5.00, plus the coupon!), and a grab bag (3 full size polishes + 1 mini for $14, before coupon!). My poor wallet, but at least I can justify it since it seems like a good deal, right? 

 

[NotTheMama]

Darn my nail polish addiction and the lack of willpower when it comes to flash sales! I just placed an order for some "The Polish Bar" polishes - she's doing 25% off all orders over $10 with the code HAPPYFRIDAY25. I haven't ordered from her shop before, but there are some great reviews and some gorgeous polishes. I picked up Berry Splash (formerly "Jamberry", a berry holo color); Jingle Stars (glitters + holo silver stars, on sale for $5.00, plus the coupon!), and a grab bag (3 full size polishes + 1 mini for $14, before coupon!). My poor wallet, but at least I can justify it since it seems like a good deal, right? :icon_lol:

ENABLER!!! I just ordered a grab bag...only $14.50 shipped.

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Darn my nail polish addiction and the lack of willpower when it comes to flash sales! I just placed an order for some "The Polish Bar" polishes - she's doing 25% off all orders over $10 with the code HAPPYFRIDAY25. I haven't ordered from her shop before, but there are some great reviews and some gorgeous polishes. I picked up Berry Splash (formerly "Jamberry", a berry holo color); Jingle Stars (glitters + holo silver stars, on sale for $5.00, plus the coupon!), and a grab bag (3 full size polishes + 1 mini for $14, before coupon!). My poor wallet, but at least I can justify it since it seems like a good deal, right? 

My addiction is killing me!  I am like a shopper possessed.  I had to yell at myself this morning for ordering 2 polish from a blog sale.  (thanks to my official enabler... you know who you are)  They were great prices and one I wanted or awhile.  I literally can't stop buying stuff.  3 Zoya Orders in 2 weeks, 15 other indie and mainstream online polishes not to mention the money I dropped at Sally for yellow stopper to see if I worked as a peeling base and the Gelous I had to have..

I want to say I am done then something comes in front of my face.  I am going to delete my Facebook I swear!

 

[lochnessie]

ENABLER!!! I just ordered a grab bag...only $14.50 shipped.

Me enable? That's unpossible! :whistling:

My addiction is killing me!  I am like a shopper possessed.  I had to yell at myself this morning for ordering 2 polish from a blog sale.  (thanks to my official enabler... you know who you are)  They were great prices and one I wanted or awhile.  I literally can't stop buying stuff.  3 Zoya Orders in 2 weeks, 15 other indie and mainstream online polishes not to mention the money I dropped at Sally for yellow stopper to see if I worked as a peeling base and the Gelous I had to have.. I want to say I am done then something comes in front of my face.  I am going to delete my Facebook I swear!

Edit: stupid trying to type on phone and hitting reply too early... *grumble* I know exactly what you mean! The flash sales, all the awesome Valentine's polish collections, agggh! I finally broke down and put a "nail polish" category into my Mint budget. Mint is now sending me mean e-mails telling me that I've exceeded my budget. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Christa W]

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


Me enable? That's unpossible!
Actually the whole lot of you is a bunch of dirty minxes always teasing me with your crelly goodness and holotastic hauls.  It's only by my natural instinct that I feel the need to enable right back to balance the universe out.

 

[acostakk]

ENABLER!!! I just ordered a grab bag...only $14.50 shipped.

Now you've all done it. You've pulled my right off the fence and into the indie madness. I'm moving in 2 months, I have NO BUSINESS adding to my stash. But dang it, $14.50 delivered? I'm gonna use the husband springing dinner guests on me with less than 24 hour notice as my justification.

 

[Christa W]

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


Now you've all done it. You've pulled my right off the fence and into the indie madness. I'm moving in 2 months, I have NO BUSINESS adding to my stash. But dang it, $14.50 delivered? I'm gonna use the husband springing dinner guests on me with less than 24 hour notice as my justification.
That's a valid reason.  I looked it up in the "Reasons You Need Indies Handbook".  Also there is a chapter in there on moving.  You will need more pretties to fill your new space.

On a side note.  I am refusing to even go to that site because I will buy something. 

 

[lochnessie]

Black Sheep Lacquer's Purple Planet today:



I'm loving the medium purple color and the green shift (which is tough to capture on camera)! So excited for her box next month!

Also, I don't know whether or not to apologize for my earlier enabling.

  I'm super-excited for the grab bag, though!

Christa, I think I need this handbook you speak of... I'm running out of ways to justify my purchases!

 

[Christa W]

So happy.  Finally got Pahlish Drink the Sea.  I have been lusting over that one ever since I first saw it.  It's everything I thought it would be.  Also got my first Happy Hands polish today in Reptar's Revenge.  I thought it would be fitting given my new polish Reptar from Alana Renee.  I like Reptar's Revenge because it's a jelly and not opaque.  I thought this would give me many layering options.  I am very excited over these two.  I have been a semi good girl.. well not really but I haven't bought any other indies.  I spent way too much money on polish and plates this past week.  I have to be on my best behavior for awhile.  I have a ton of stuff coming but it's all mainstream.

I have bought a lot of blues and teal/turquoise shades lately!

 

[sleepykat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So happy.  Finally got Pahlish Drink the Sea.  I have been lusting over that one ever since I first saw it.  It's everything I thought it would be.  Also got my first Happy Hands polish today in Reptar's Revenge.  I thought it would be fitting given my new polish Reptar from Alana Renee.  I like Reptar's Revenge because it's a jelly and not opaque.  I thought this would give me many layering options.  I am very excited over these two.  I have been a semi good girl.. well not really but I haven't bought any other indies.  I spent way too much money on polish and plates this past week.  I have to be on my best behavior for awhile.  I have a ton of stuff coming but it's all mainstream.

I have bought a lot of blues and teal/turquoise shades lately!


Gorgeous!

 

[chelsealynn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So happy.  Finally got Pahlish Drink the Sea.  I have been lusting over that one ever since I first saw it.  It's everything I thought it would be.  Also got my first Happy Hands polish today in Reptar's Revenge.  I thought it would be fitting given my new polish Reptar from Alana Renee.  I like Reptar's Revenge because it's a jelly and not opaque.  I thought this would give me many layering options.  I am very excited over these two.  I have been a semi good girl.. well not really but I haven't bought any other indies.  I spent way too much money on polish and plates this past week.  I have to be on my best behavior for awhile.  I have a ton of stuff coming but it's all mainstream.

I have bought a lot of blues and teal/turquoise shades lately!


I have been wanting to get Drink The Sea!  I almost bought it a few times but am trying to be good!  Might just get.  Maybe not considering I had to call out of work tonight due to the weather.  I don't know.  I want it.  Reptar's revenge looks really nice too!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by chelsealynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have been wanting to get Drink The Sea!  I almost bought it a few times but am trying to be good!  Might just get.  Maybe not considering I had to call out of work tonight due to the weather.  I don't know.  I want it.  Reptar's revenge looks really nice too!
I swatched Reptar's Revenge over OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls then 2 coats of RR.  It was just so cute and happy and glittery and made me smile.  I am having a hard time choosing what to wear!!! I just got Zoya Payton and Kelly in the mail today too.