Indie Polish Lovers

[sleepykat]

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Right now, I'm wearing Fickle Fairy Potion's Angel Eyes with The Polish Bar's Jingle Stars. The Angel Eyes was okay application after I added a ton of thinner, and it dried quickly. I couldn't really capture its full holo-y awesomeness in the pictures. I'm loving Jingle Stars even more than I thought I would - so many sparkly glitters, and I really like it over the blue. I'm going to be so sad to take off this mani and return to work appropriate colors. 



Edit: Ack, and big pictures show everything... don't mind the bit of fuzz (puppy fur?) that's attached to my fingers. 

That looks fabulous! I'm really trying to tell myself that it shouldn't matter very much if I get a different job that doesn't have nail polish freedom...not convinced. I can seriously wear whatever nail polish I want at work and I love that.

 

[sleepykat]

I am over the moon about my mystery bag from The Polish Bar! These are totally ones that I would choose for myself. The pictures are just quick cell phone photos, so keep in mind that these are even prettier in person.

 

[NotTheMama]

That looks fabulous! I'm really trying to tell myself that it shouldn't matter very much if I get a different job that doesn't have nail polish freedom...not convinced. I can seriously wear whatever nail polish I want at work and I love that.

I can wear whatever polish I want at work too, and honestly, I wouldn't trade it for anything. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lochnessie]

That looks fabulous! I'm really trying to tell myself that it shouldn't matter very much if I get a different job that doesn't have nail polish freedom...not convinced. I can seriously wear whatever nail polish I want at work and I love that.

That's an awesome grab bag, too! I love Open Sky and Daydream from my grab bag, and the other two you got are great! As far as work goes, I've never been told any specific rules regarding polish, but I work in an office and try to walk the line. It's a fairly casual but conservative office with mostly middle-aged men. They've taken notice a few times and have been amused at brighter polishes and it hasn't been a problem, but I try to stay on the professional-ish side of things, especially since I'm already so much younger than most of my coworkers. Casual payday Fridays and holidays mean that all bets are off, though. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

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

I am over the moon about my mystery bag from The Polish Bar! These are totally ones that I would choose for myself. The pictures are just quick cell phone photos, so keep in mind that these are even prettier in person.









' Soooo pretty! i'll have to buy a grab bag soon.

I'm finishing up my last week as a sales clerk at a bakery. I CAN'T WAIT to wear all the pretties again!

 

[KinksCurlsLove]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  From what I understand it takes anywhere from a month to three to get the orders from Russia.  I am not 100% certain I can even order from there as it states "professional" and other than professional nail polish collector, I don't qualify so that's another reason I haven't done it yet.

Oh hail naw. Three months?! I cannot wait that long. I ordered bluetooth headphones from China and it took 1 month and a half to get here. I almost forgot about it to tell you the truth lol...

 

[NotTheMama]

Here is my Black Sheep Lacquer box... My mini, such a cool pink!

This is Love Bites, I really like this one!

This one doesn't have a name but it's my favorite!!

I still love this sub, even more so now that we're getting an extra polish.

 

[sleepykat]

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

Here is my Black Sheep Lacquer box...

My mini, such a cool pink!



This is Love Bites, I really like this one!



This one doesn't have a name but it's my favorite!!



I still love this sub, even more so now that we're getting an extra polish.
Looks like a great selection!

 

[sleepykat]

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

That looks fabulous! I'm really trying to tell myself that it shouldn't matter very much if I get a different job that doesn't have nail polish freedom...not convinced. I can seriously wear whatever nail polish I want at work and I love that.

That's an awesome grab bag, too! I love Open Sky and Daydream from my grab bag, and the other two you got are great!

As far as work goes, I've never been told any specific rules regarding polish, but I work in an office and try to walk the line. It's a fairly casual but conservative office with mostly middle-aged men. They've taken notice a few times and have been amused at brighter polishes and it hasn't been a problem, but I try to stay on the professional-ish side of things, especially since I'm already so much younger than most of my coworkers. Casual payday Fridays and holidays mean that all bets are off, though.

Yeah, sometimes you can just tell what would be acceptable or affect your reputation. I'm in an office, too, but it's jeans and t-shirt casual. I don't wear open-toed shoes or logos on my shirts, and I make sure that they are nice jeans and everything. But the clients don't come to the office, so nail polish is anything goes. I choose not to wear black or polishes that look black, since I can't shake the feeling leftover from when I was in high school that it's a rebellious thing, even though I know it's chic in several circles now.

 

[sleepykat]

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

I am over the moon about my mystery bag from The Polish Bar! These are totally ones that I would choose for myself. The pictures are just quick cell phone photos, so keep in mind that these are even prettier in person.




Some swatches I found online that show the polishes better:

Dark Romance (the mini I received), photo from the blog Pointless Café:



Daydream, photo from the blog Susy in Color:



Open Sky, photo from the blog Susy in Color:



I didn't find a better photo of Ultraviolet. The swatches online don't look very pigmented, but mine is. It's a purple jelly with all different kinds of silver holographic glitter. I think the amount of glitter might end up covering any visible nail line, but I'm not sure.

 

[lochnessie]

@Christa W, I just saw a post in one of the facebook swap groups asking if anyone had ever ordered directly from Dance Legend. There were a few responses: 4-6 weeks, 7, and 8 weeks. One person said that one of her orders took a ridiculously long time due to supply issues, but Yuri was really good about keeping in touch and even offering a refund. So many awesome Dance Legend polishes - and not a ridiculously long wait for shipping, it seems, but I think I'd still go insane!

 

[Christa W]

@Christa W , I just saw a post in one of the facebook swap groups asking if anyone had ever ordered directly from Dance Legend. There were a few responses: 4-6 weeks, 7, and 8 weeks. One person said that one of her orders took a ridiculously long time due to supply issues, but Yuri was really good about keeping in touch and even offering a refund. So many awesome Dance Legend polishes - and not a ridiculously long wait for shipping, it seems, but I think I'd still go insane!

I will probably do it. I can wait. I've got so much polish it's becoming a little comical. I am sure on 3 shades debating on others. Thanks for sharing that!!!

 

[Christa W]

My Glam Polish Crysta should be here today.  I am very excited.  I didn't realize it was named after Crysta from Fern Gully.  How cute is that.  Makes me want to go watch that movie.

 

[KinksCurlsLove]

I'm also interested in ordering from Dance Legends directly. Do you guys know if they're ever on sale? -El Tapatalk

 

[Christa W]

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

I'm also interested in ordering from Dance Legends directly. Do you guys know if they're ever on sale?

-El Tapatalk
Great question.  I don't think so.  I rarely see them on sale though anywhere else.  Unless LLarowe is having a promotion. I did get my UV one for really cheap because she had it on sale plus an extra 50% off.  It was my first Dance Legend and first LLarowe order. 

 

[wrkreads]

I am over the moon about my mystery bag from The Polish Bar! These are totally ones that I would choose for myself. The pictures are just quick cell phone photos, so keep in mind that these are even prettier in person.

Some swatches I found online that show the polishes better: Dark Romance (the mini I received), photo from the blog Pointless Café: Daydream, photo from the blog Susy in Color: Open Sky, photo from the blog Susy in Color: I didn't find a better photo of Ultraviolet. The swatches online don't look very pigmented, but mine is. It's a purple jelly with all different kinds of silver holographic glitter. I think the amount of glitter might end up covering any visible nail line, but I'm not sure.

All of these are gorgeous! I want them all now.

 

[Christa W]

I posted pics of my Glam Polish in the polish you are wearing right now thread if anyone wants to see them.

 

[lochnessie]

Did you all see the press release that Pretty & Polished put out today? They're starting a monthly "Beauty Box" (in addition to releasing a bunch of new colors on 3/1). The 1st box can be ordered tonight; $22 for US customers including shipping each month. Each month will have 2 exclusive polishes, 1 mini of a current polish, a bath & body item or two, random extras, and a coupon code. 

Their March bag - available to be ordered at 6 pm tonight (!) - says, "This first Beauty Box will be a special one. We will be sending two exclusive polishes, a mini of a currently stocked product, a top coat, one full sized Cuticle Product, a nail file, and some nail art. Plus you will be receiving an exclusive coupon code offer. "

That's tempting! The full beauty box info is here: http://www.shopprettyandpolished.com/pages/beauty-box   and the full press release with links to some of the new polishes is here: http://www.shopprettyandpolished.com/blogs/news/12199981-2-10-press-release

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[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Did you all see the press release that Pretty & Polished put out today? They're starting a monthly "Beauty Box" (in addition to releasing a bunch of new colors on 3/1). The 1st box can be ordered tonight; $22 for US customers including shipping each month. Each month will have 2 exclusive polishes, 1 mini of a current polish, a bath & body item or two, random extras, and a coupon code. 

Their March bag - available to be ordered at 6 pm tonight (!) - says, "This first Beauty Box will be a special one. We will be sending two exclusive polishes, a mini of a currently stocked product, a top coat, one full sized Cuticle Product, a nail file, and some nail art. Plus you will be receiving an exclusive coupon code offer. "

That's tempting! The full beauty box info is here: http://www.shopprettyandpolished.com/pages/beauty-box   and the full press release with links to some of the new polishes is here: http://www.shopprettyandpolished.com/blogs/news/12199981-2-10-press-release

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I totally missed this part LOL.  I saw the new polishes but didn't see that there was a box.  I still don't have any Pretty & Polished yet.  I keep adding stuff then removing it LOL!

 

[Sheeeeeelby]

Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Did you all see the press release that Pretty & Polished put out today? They're starting a monthly "Beauty Box" (in addition to releasing a bunch of new colors on 3/1). The 1st box can be ordered tonight; $22 for US customers including shipping each month. Each month will have 2 exclusive polishes, 1 mini of a current polish, a bath & body item or two, random extras, and a coupon code. 

Their March bag - available to be ordered at 6 pm tonight (!) - says, "This first Beauty Box will be a special one. We will be sending two exclusive polishes, a mini of a currently stocked product, a top coat, one full sized Cuticle Product, a nail file, and some nail art. Plus you will be receiving an exclusive coupon code offer. "

That's tempting! The full beauty box info is here: http://www.shopprettyandpolished.com/pages/beauty-box   and the full press release with links to some of the new polishes is here: http://www.shopprettyandpolished.com/blogs/news/12199981-2-10-press-release

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Ooooo!! I think I might just have to try this one!