Indie Polish Lovers

[amandah]

I feel like I haven't been here in like forever!!

Here is Dance Legend Wow Prism No. 21 - Hysteria

These are beyond gorgeous. If you get a chance to get them, do!! you won't regret it!!!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by amandah /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I feel like I haven't been here in like forever!!

Here is Dance Legend Wow Prism No. 21 - Hysteria

These are beyond gorgeous. If you get a chance to get them, do!! you won't regret it!!!






Ahhhhh!   Must.  Have.  I swear I am seriously building a Dance Legend list so I can order and get my free shipping.  This is going on it!!

 

[amandah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ahhhhh!   Must.  Have.  I swear I am seriously building a Dance Legend list so I can order and get my free shipping.  This is going on it!!
I placed an order with them directly. I cannnot wait for it to come. I had no idea about the free shipping. I found out afterwards. I ordered 8 bottles and the shipping was only $10

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by amandah /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I placed an order with them directly. I cannnot wait for it to come. I had no idea about the free shipping. I found out afterwards. I ordered 8 bottles and the shipping was only $10
Awe!! You were SOOOO close.  What did you order??

 

[lochnessie]

I feel like I haven't been here in like forever!! Here is Dance Legend Wow Prism No. 21 - Hysteria These are beyond gorgeous. If you get a chance to get them, do!! you won't regret it!!!

That's gorgeous! I haven't tried any Dance Legend stuff out yet, but it looks like I need to! My Mentality order arrived at my local psi office, so I should get that today. I also received my minis of the Mod Lacquer Powdered Confection collection yesterday - I'll have to post some nail mail pictures soon!

 

[amandah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Awe!! You were SOOOO close.  What did you order??
All wow prisms of course 

Fallen Angel, quiet riot, danger danger, high hopes, glam rock, behind the scenes, just another star and night ranger

 

[amandah]

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


That's gorgeous! I haven't tried any Dance Legend stuff out yet, but it looks like I need to!

My Mentality order arrived at my local psi office, so I should get that today. I also received my minis of the Mod Lacquer Powdered Confection collection yesterday - I'll have to post some nail mail pictures soon!
don't you just love nail mail!

 

[Christa W]

The moment of truth has arrived!!! I got all of my goodies safe and sound.  My new thermal works better than the original but maybe not as well as some other brands that I have but I will not hold that against her.  It's her first thermal.  I love it as just a plain polish more than any of the other thermals I own anyway so it's a win. Not shown is the Mentality Holo.

Seriously how adorable is her packaging!!!

These are my new polishes Tricks and Treats and Putting on the Gloves.



I also got a special surprise bday gift from my father which is a surprise because we don't communicate very often and this was just too awesome not to share. 

I totally plan on painting my nails with some Zoya polish and cat paws and entering it in for Mug Mondays on Monday since it is my actual birthday.

 

[Christa W]

I've been playing around with Holo on a few test nails and I should have bought 2 of them LOL.  I can't believe I never had a holographic top coat before!!!

 

[lochnessie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Christa W /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've been playing around with Holo on a few test nails and I should have bought 2 of them LOL.  I can't believe I never had a holographic top coat before!!!
I can't believe you never had a holographic top coat before, either! You should definitely experiment with some other ones, too. I like Mentality's Holo over light blues/light purples/other polishes that can handle a bit of graying. I recently got the Indigo Bananas one (SF 35; they have different options) and it's even more amazing! Also, that's an adorable mug - that's an awesome surprise.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm curious to see how different Mentality's new holo pigment is once they get it in. However, thanks to their change, here's my nail mail haul from the past 2 days! Mentality (minus the spare holo I ordered) and Mod Lacquers:



(apologies for the glare-y cell phone pic)

So excited! I've been playing around with Alva and Betty some tonight. I really need to break out my stamping stuff soon and play with the Mentality stamping polishes!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I can't believe you never had a holographic top coat before, either! You should definitely experiment with some other ones, too. I like Mentality's Holo over light blues/light purples/other polishes that can handle a bit of graying. I recently got the Indigo Bananas one (SF 35; they have different options) and it's even more amazing! Also, that's an adorable mug - that's an awesome surprise.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm curious to see how different Mentality's new holo pigment is once they get it in. However, thanks to their change, here's my nail mail haul from the past 2 days! Mentality (minus the spare holo I ordered) and Mod Lacquers:



(apologies for the glare-y cell phone pic)

So excited! I've been playing around with Alva and Betty some tonight. I really need to break out my stamping stuff soon and play with the Mentality stamping polishes!
Such a great haul!!!  You got some neat stuff there!!  Those Mod ones look adorable.

 

[JC327]

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


I hope it works out then. It's such a let down when things like this happen so I feel your pain. The worst part is waiting to see if the replacement actually works as intended.

Of course it's not a bad thing. Anyone who doesn't get excited by receiving things in the mail has something wrong with them. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
If it doesn't I am swearing off thermals!!! LOL.  My first one from October is faded already (they are supposed to last about a year) and I emailed them this morning asking if that was supposed to happen.  It sucks paying more to get a thermal and having it be rendered useless 6 months and is frustrating. 

Top swatch is from October and bottom is this morning.  That's the cold natural state.  I plan on doing my nails with it again to see if it will go red maybe with excessive cold (ie.. in the freezer) but I am still annoyed nonetheless.  I loved this polish.



That does seem pretty quick for a polish to go bad, hope they have an answer for you.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by amandah /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I feel like I haven't been here in like forever!!

Here is Dance Legend Wow Prism No. 21 - Hysteria

These are beyond gorgeous. If you get a chance to get them, do!! you won't regret it!!!






Love that pink!

 

[sleepykat]

Sometimes a bad memory is a good thing. I got a lovely surprise nail mail today. I was surprised because I had forgotten that I had ordered a couple bottles from Llarowe. It was WingDust Collections I Am Yours and You Are Mine and Colors by Llarowe The Sweetest Thing. I haven't tried them yet. I have to paint my nails in a job interview appropriate polish tonight.

 

[Parasoul]

Sometimes a bad memory is a good thing. I got a lovely surprise nail mail today. I was surprised because I had forgotten that I had ordered a couple bottles from Llarowe. It was WingDust Collections I Am Yours and You Are Mine and Colors by Llarowe The Sweetest Thing. I haven't tried them yet. I have to paint my nails in a job interview appropriate polish tonight.

I can't help but keep track of everything that ever gets sent to me. I usually keep tabs open for tracking numbers and refresh every few hours. :3 I really wish I could have my nails painted at work. I'm sure I'd get crap for it though, I mean my boss doesn't even approve of me wearing earrings. Even so, it's not like I wear polish out too often but I'd still like to have the option to do so. What is a work appropriate mani anyway?

 

[lochnessie]

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


I can't help but keep track of everything that ever gets sent to me. I usually keep tabs open for tracking numbers and refresh every few hours. :3

I really wish I could have my nails painted at work. I'm sure I'd get crap for it though, I mean my boss doesn't even approve of me wearing earrings. Even so, it's not like I wear polish out too often but I'd still like to have the option to do so.

What is a work appropriate mani anyway?
I compulsively track all of my packages, whether I'm that excited about them or not. It's exciting to see stuff move - especially when a package shows up earlier than expected! 

To me, an interview-appropriate mani is something that's not going to draw attention - probably a nude or light pink shade that's not too flashy. For general day-to-day wear to work, I try to walk the line between something that I enjoy but isn't TOO flashy - so I've worn some lighter-colored holos, some darker fall-type shades (dusty teal, dark red, etc), any shade of pastel... basically, I make sure it's not a shade that's super-bright or filled with flashy glitter. I work with a bunch of oblivious middle-aged guys with short attention spans when it comes to this kind of stuff, so I just try to not catch their eye too much with shiny nails. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I think red is also considered such a classic color for nails that even if it's candy apple red, it's still considered acceptable in the work place, but red's just not really my color.

That's frustrating that just because I'm female, it's socially acceptable for me to have all sorts of fun pretties on my nails, but it's so looked down upon for guys. Words can't really express, but... rawr. *rage* <3

 

[Emily Kristina]

I love all the colours and glitters from Indie Polish!

But I like snowflakes the most!

 

[Christa W]

Quote: Originally Posted by lochnessie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That's frustrating that just because I'm female, it's socially acceptable for me to have all sorts of fun pretties on my nails, but it's so looked down upon for guys. Words can't really express, but... rawr. *rage* <3
I recently read an article in People magazine online about Snoop Lion and his nail art.  The question was posed by a blogger that linked it if it was acceptable for men to have their nails done.  Snoop actually looked like his might have been acrylics but the idea is still the same.  I would like to think that we could get past certain stereotypes and misconceptions about men and nail polish but I don't know that society is quite there unfortunately.  I saw why let ladies have all the fun?  If a man wears black polish he's goth and if he wears any other color he's pretty much going to get crap.  It's not fair the rules only apply to ladies. 

I think @Parasoul should make polish.  He could market men and women and make money all the while being able to wear polish.  It's a win/win.  (also when you do I want my cut!!!)

 

[Parasoul]

To me, an interview-appropriate mani is something that's not going to draw attention - probably a nude or light pink shade that's not too flashy. For general day-to-day wear to work, I try to walk the line between something that I enjoy but isn't TOO flashy - so I've worn some lighter-colored holos, some darker fall-type shades (dusty teal, dark red, etc), any shade of pastel... basically, I make sure it's not a shade that's super-bright or filled with flashy glitter. I work with a bunch of oblivious middle-aged guys with short attention spans when it comes to this kind of stuff, so I just try to not catch their eye too much with shiny nails. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I think red is also considered such a classic color for nails that even if it's candy apple red, it's still considered acceptable in the work place, but red's just not really my color. That's frustrating that just because I'm female, it's socially acceptable for me to have all sorts of fun pretties on my nails, but it's so looked down upon for guys. Words can't really express, but... rawr. *rage* <3

I can understand why it's looked down upon. A "professional" male shouldn't have any such things on his hands and should keep himself looking sharp. I'm all for looking good and cleaning up. However, it is completely unfair that women can pretty much get away with murder yet men are subjugated to such absurd stereotypes if they even so much as considering wearing a pink shirt. That's not to say women aren't stereotyped as well but they sure as hell have a lot more room to be creative without anyone so much as blinking an eye. Either way, at this time I'm not able to paint my nails freely due to work restrictions. Its sad to have to take off a mani I really like after only one or two days. :/ Thanks for clearing up what a work appropriate mani is by the way. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I recently read an article in People magazine online about Snoop Lion and his nail art.  The question was posed by a blogger that linked it if it was acceptable for men to have their nails done.  Snoop actually looked like his might have been acrylics but the idea is still the same.  I would like to think that we could get past certain stereotypes and misconceptions about men and nail polish but I don't know that society is quite there unfortunately.  I saw why let ladies have all the fun?  If a man wears black polish he's goth and if he wears any other color he's pretty much going to get crap.  It's not fair the rules only apply to ladies.  I think @Parasoul should make polish.  He could market men and women and make money all the while being able to wear polish.  It's a win/win.  (also when you do I want my cut!!!)

I actually saw something fairly similar where an advertisement was marketing nail "jewelry" to men. I'm assuming it was an acrylic or something similar with gold/diamonds on it. On the few times I've ventured out with my nails done I've gotten mixed reactions. Some hate, some curiosity, but for the most part it was pretty welcoming. I don't necessarily mind the hate. People will hate others for one reason or another so me painting my nails doesn't change that. In regards to making my own polish [@]Christa W[/@] I wouldn't even know where to start. I did come up with some ideas though. I could go the Ciate route with a tiny bolo tie on every bottle instead of a bow or maybe half bow (Upper)/half tie (Lower) . The name would be tricky though! Perhaps something like...Masculinailty, MAN-icured, His N' Hers (Maybe something related to sharing.) I'll stop now. Haha. Of course you would be entitled to free polish for life for having inspired the idea. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Either way I'm going to keep on painting on.

 

[Christa W]

So today's Llarowe restock is a pre-order only for 2 hours but any color you buy you get.  I don't even bother with the morning launch because I am working but I might try this evening for my OABTRAD holo.