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Toast4532 · 05-07-2013 11:30pm

My Ciaté order still hasn't shipped nor has there been any change on the status on my account on their site.

I got two Rimmel polishes in Dealz today for €1.49 each, I got Coralicious and Movie Star.

Think I'll put on Coralicious tomorrow

Hermione* · 05-07-2013 11:54pm

Got my Thursday treat manicure yesterday. The colour is OPI's Java Mauve-a, and I love it. Such a nice neutral pinky/browny shade.

dancingqueen · 06-07-2013 5:54pm

I did a summer gradient mani today, and topped it off with a glitter topcoat (couldn't resist!)

Pic from my own blog

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 6:06pm

How is that gradient look actually achieved?

I think that looks really realy cool dancingqueen.

dancingqueen · 06-07-2013 6:07pm

x Purple Pawprints x wrote: »

How is that gradient look actually achieved?

I used the yellow first all over, then I cut up a kitchen sponge and painted both colours, the green overlapping the yellow and dabbed it on

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 6:08pm

If I tried it I would make a horrendous mess!

Pythia · 06-07-2013 6:36pm

x Purple Pawprints x wrote: »

If I tried it I would make a horrendous mess!

Gradients are actually really easy. I'm not very good with my hands and I can master them! I use make up sponges.

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 6:47pm

Maybe someday

Toast4532 · 06-07-2013 6:47pm

Seen as there has been no change with my Ciate order I have emailed them and asked for my order to be cancelled so I hope they will cancel it.

I paid via PayPal so if I don't hear anything by Wednesday I will be opening up a dispute.

Pythia · 06-07-2013 7:01pm

Toast4532 wrote: »

Seen as there has been no change with my Ciate order I have emailed them and asked for my order to be cancelled so I hope they will cancel it.

I paid via PayPal so if I don't hear anything by Wednesday I will be opening up a dispute.

Eek! It's been less than a week. When companies have these huge sales, orders often can't be dispatched as quickly due to the sheer volume of orders. When Illamasqua had 50% off, I didn't get mine for two weeks. You shouldn't expect it to ship quickly, especially with free shipping.

dancingqueen · 06-07-2013 7:02pm

Just put sellotape around your nail to catch the overflow

makes it simples then!

dee_mc · 06-07-2013 7:06pm

Anyone recommend a really good nail polish remover? I like strongly coloured, opaque polishes, and I find the Bourjois twisty jar with the sponge brilliant but expensive as it only lasts me 15 or 20 goes; not a fan of the Cutex and Sally Hansen acetone free ones, and find the Essence fruit-smelling one quite weak (lots of rubbing!), any suggestions? I'm not a fan of the pads like Quickies as I hate how they feel (yes I'm picky!)

Pythia · 06-07-2013 7:09pm

dee_mc wrote: »

Anyone recommend a really good nail polish remover? I like strongly coloured, opaque polishes, and I find the Bourjois twisty jar with the sponge brilliant but expensive as it only lasts me 15 or 20 goes; not a fan of the Cutex and Sally Hansen acetone free ones, and find the Essence fruit-smelling one quite weak (lots of rubbing!), any suggestions? I'm not a fan of the pads like Quickies as I hate how they feel (yes I'm picky!)

You need something with pure acetone. Not just part acetone, 100% is what you want. There is a good purple coloured one in Boots.

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 7:22pm

The one I use is from Dealz and it's decent enough.

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 7:39pm

Just found this site randomly but thought I'd share it here:

http://www.preen.me/tag/nails/

AlbionCat · 06-07-2013 8:52pm

Thank you Purple Pawprints - even more reason for me to go out and spend hehehehe!

As for nail varnish remover - currently using one from Lidl. This shifted the Navy Blue & Silver Glitter nails I had without too much effort. Added bonus is that it comes as one of those spritz/pump dispensers, rather than having to tip the bottle upside down.

Does contain acetone and also with a "light almond fragrance" - a bit overpowering but hey it does the job

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 8:58pm

There are some really lovely ideas on that site. I only use varnish at the moment, and sometimes a glittery polish on an accent nail. I'd really like to start doing designs or something on them, what would I need? I'm a total newbie at this, up until a few months back I used to bite my nails to the point of bleeding. Gross I know. But I'm having fun finally using my nail varnish!

dee_mc · 06-07-2013 9:40pm

x Purple Pawprints x wrote: »

There are some really lovely ideas on that site. I only use varnish at the moment, and sometimes a glittery polish on an accent nail. I'd really like to start doing designs or something on them, what would I need? I'm a total newbie at this, up until a few months back I used to bite my nails to the point of bleeding. Gross I know. But I'm having fun finally using my nail varnish!

I use the crappy little lip brushes you get with Clinique Bonus Time lippies (I never use the glosses!) for dotting and lines for graphic nails etc, but my favourite for drawing freehand is an angled brush for gel eye-liner, it's either by Essence or Catrice, very easy to use

edit: this is the one!
http://www.catrice.eu/products/beauty-tools/detail/product/gel-eye-liner-brush.html

x Purple Pawprints x · 06-07-2013 9:44pm

I had one of those Essence eyeliner brushes somewhere. They're only like €3 anyways so maybe I'll get one when I'm next in the chemist. Thanks so much for the info.

tomissex · 07-07-2013 1:14pm

Got this dress to wear for my birthday next weekend. Thoughts on nails? Colours/designs?
The pale panels are nude/taupe

Toast4532 · 07-07-2013 3:00pm

tomissex wrote: »

Got this dress to wear for my birthday next weekend. Thoughts on nails? Colours/designs?
The pale panels are nude/taupe

http://media.warehouse.co.uk/pws/client/images/catalogue/products/4563074077/xlarge/4563074077.jpg

I think bright red would be fab with this, pink would be great too, but I think red would be nicer.

x Purple Pawprints x · 07-07-2013 3:08pm

Yeah a red would be fab with that!

I found a random pink nail varnish in my room and it's really really pretty! No idea what brand or anything but I'll post in a bit when I take off what I have on them already.

It's like a deep pink. Ideas for an accent nail anyone?

tomissex · 07-07-2013 3:48pm

Hadn't even considered red! Thanks ladies!

Saorenza · 07-07-2013 6:11pm

I'd say coral or deep pink.

anniehoo · 07-07-2013 7:40pm

tomissex wrote: »

Got this dress to wear for my birthday next weekend. Thoughts on nails? Colours/designs?
The pale panels are nude/taupe

I thought these were so funky from the website that PurplePawprints posted above.

http://www.preen.me/look/18220005

x Purple Pawprints x · 07-07-2013 8:25pm

Finally got round to my nails...

anniehoo · 07-07-2013 10:34pm

x Purple Pawprints x wrote: »

Finally got round to my nails...

Me too. NYC Spring Tulip....nice and "summery" for next weeks heatwave :cool::cool:

x Purple Pawprints x · 07-07-2013 11:37pm

That's really pretty.

Really want to start trying little designs on mine

Dark Phoenix · 08-07-2013 10:52am

anniehoo that looks amazing love it!

anyone used the ciate chalk board kits? what did you think? I like the idea of them - drawing on nails seems easier than trying to paint on designs

triseke · 08-07-2013 9:47pm

Just wondering if you guys had some recommendations for a decent glitter nail polish? Looking for something super glittery and girly

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