Nail Polish Addicts Anonymous

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HanSpan wrote: »

LOL. But that is not green - its baby poo, or french mustard if you have less revolting imagery.

Ha ha! Baby poo! That's what it will be known as henceforth...Nails Inc Baby Poo. I'm going to franken it today with some blue, see if I can improve the colour.

Ida_Notion

HanSpan wrote: »

LOL. But that is not green - its baby poo, or french mustard if you have less revolting imagery.

It must be the day for that kind of thing. I'm itching to do something football-related for Euro 2012, but it doesn't kick off until the end of the week and so last night I thought I'd join the fray and do something for the jubilee instead. I sponged dark blue onto the tip half of bright red nails and stamped it over with silver Konad.

Unless you're looking at it extremely closely, it looks like I've spent the evening digging the garden with my fingernails, neglecting to wash my hands and then chewing my cuticles until they've bled profusely. Needlessly to say, the whole lot will be coming off ASAP in favour of something a bit less gruesome looking

The 'Long Acre' green reminds me of how processed peas used to look until manufacturers were forced to cut back on the E numbers and stop putting the dye in

backhoe

My goodies arrived in the post this morning (stamping set and nail pens). So excited that I really dont know what to try first.

Also keep looking at water marbling on you tube and really want to try that out too.

Tiger_greeneyes

iamashoppingaddict wrote: »

So as my water decals didn't turn up in time for the party, I decided to give freehand a go. Not too bad actually I think! Could have been worse!

Bravo! That must have taken you a very long time :T:T:T

Tiger_greeneyes

butler_helen wrote: »

Lol! Having lived in Germany I agree.

Where and what else nailvarnish wise is cheaper in the states?

I know there's a few more but I don't remember the names. I'm sure someone else will come along and help us out. I hope so, I really want some new ideas


ETA, I don't know how much Orly costs over there but it's a seriously good brand, I have quite a few now. Some of their bridal colours are beautiful if you like the pale ones, I have a lilac that goes with just about everything and is great for tips/overlaying with dried flowers etc.

Toomuchdebt

Loving all the pics you guys put up

Re Barielle polish-I used it finally and like it Nice size brush and good coverage-2 coats is enough No streaks or clumps.No pics as my nails aren't long enough yet but I recommend it thoroughly

backhoe

Well have had my first attempt at water marbling. Not brilliant but pleased that it didnt go horribly wrong.

Please excuse the state of the cuticles. They need some serious attention!!!

Tiger_greeneyes

backhoe wrote: »

Well have had my first attempt at water marbling. Not brilliant but pleased that it didnt go horribly wrong.

Please excuse the state of the cuticles. They need some serious attention!!!

I really like them - they look like lemon & lime and strawberry & cream sweets

That's great for a first attempt, I've not done it yet but I will. I hope mine turn out so good

Cuticles? What cuticles? I didn't notice

I_wanna_live_for_free

I'm now an addict. I spent the morning perusing Boots and Superdrugs nail polishes looking for a very glittery topcoat. They're all too ickle flecky and I sort of want a chunky effect. Eventually bought 2 Cover Girl crackles in £land - red and gold.
I have never, ever used a crackle

I also have 24 kleancolor polishes coming from ebay soon.
I'm beginning to dread reading this thread as it's causing me serious pain in the credit card :rotfl:

*ignoring the Nails Inc offer*

starrystarry

I_wanna_live_for_free wrote: »

I also have 24 kleancolor polishes coming from ebay soon.
I'm beginning to dread reading this thread as it's causing me serious pain in the credit card :rotfl:

24? As in two dozen?? Blimey. You've found your spiritual home on this thread :rotfl: