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MissFlitworth · 12-01-2012 11:05pm

Audrey_L wrote: »

Ohhh where did you get them, have been looking all over for them!

Clerys had the Essence circus polishes when I was in about a week ago

Seren_ · 13-01-2012 2:13pm

The only annoying thing about the Essence circus polishes is that they fall over really easily!

Wearing Butter London Victoriana today. it's SO pretty.

chickenbutt · 13-01-2012 2:17pm

Re: Butter London polishes...

Is it just me or do all Butter London polishes chip/peel super easily? I'm really frustrated that all of mine seem to have this problem... considering how expensive they are! But I am thinking it might just be my choice if base coat. I use some Sally Hansen one (not sure which one) that doubles as base/top coat. I use Seche Vite for the top coat. Any ideas? I was thinking of giving the Orly one that everyone raves about a try.

Dark Phoenix · 13-01-2012 2:36pm

I can't recommend the Nails Inc Save the Nail 45 second dry top coat enough. Its amazing. When I use that I get a week out of any nail polish! I've found it seriously lengthens how long the polish stays good for even ones that I used to find would wear and flake after a few days. Its expensive stuff but worth it.

Dark Phoenix · 13-01-2012 2:37pm

guys I forgot to ask where is the best place online to get Butter London polishes? I know you can get them in avoca but they don;t seem to have the fancier ones after seeing 'all hail the queen' and 'victoriana' here I need them! Can;t find any on ebay

chickenbutt · 13-01-2012 6:58pm

I discovered that there was a Sally Beauty Supply really close to me and I've never been in one before so I ran over to just check it out... I am so glad I did! Orly was 20% off so I got a couple... (I wish I knew how to re size pictures - sorry)

Purple Crush - what is purple about this?! It is a lovely hot pink, though!

Green with Envy. I really wanted China Glaze Four Leaf Clover but these looked really similar and this one was on sale... soo.. yeah.

Wild Wisteria - I was waffling on this one but I'm glad I got it now. Reminds me of grape popsicles.

China Glaze First Mate

Finger Paint, Meet Me at the Met

And I got the Orly Bonder base coat to try it out!

tomissex · 13-01-2012 7:21pm

Wearing Barry M Raspberry. Bought it a while ago, first time using it and I love it! Not pink, not red, just lovely

Not my pic.

chickenbutt · 13-01-2012 8:22pm

Oh, I forgot to mention this! I found this in Superdrug in Tallaght before Christmas sometime and it was only 3.55!

Valentina · 13-01-2012 9:44pm

chickenbutt wrote: »

Re: Butter London polishes...

Is it just me or do all Butter London polishes chip/peel super easily? I'm really frustrated that all of mine seem to have this problem... considering how expensive they are! But I am thinking it might just be my choice if base coat. I use some Sally Hansen one (not sure which one) that doubles as base/top coat. I use Seche Vite for the top coat. Any ideas? I was thinking of giving the Orly one that everyone raves about a try.

Have to say I find the quality of Butter polishes really good. Snog is one of my faves and I don't think I have ever had it chip on me! I use a variety of base and top coats, Sally Hansen, Nails Inc etc. The only BL Polishes I've had problems with are Victoriana and No More Waity, Katie. I think it's the glitter in them more liable to crack and peel off.

Sometimes the natural oils in your nails can make polishes chip easily. Give your nails a good wipe over with remover and try get a primer to dehydrate the nail.

Audrey_L · 14-01-2012 4:54am

Dark Phoenix wrote: »

guys I forgot to ask where is the best place online to get Butter London polishes? I know you can get them in avoca but they don;t seem to have the fancier ones after seeing 'all hail the queen' and 'victoriana' here I need them! Can;t find any on ebay

I get anyones i buy in Harvey Nichols in dundrum, they're down the back in the make up section and they're always up to date with colours! Hope this helps

Audrey_L · 14-01-2012 4:55am

Thanks Dark Phoenix, dancingqueen and MissFlitworth for the advice, will be checking those places out for sure!!

Orlee · 14-01-2012 8:18pm

Zoya Petra - Kept getting bald spots so took ages to get right!

Used Sally Hansen Insta Dri as a top cost - just as good as Seche Vite! Love it!

Also bought Essence Choose Me thanks to Twee and the Lovely Muffin! So pretty

Valentina · 16-01-2012 5:05am

China Glaze - For Audrey, with an accent nail done with some loose hexagonal turquoise glitter I got on eBay.

Without and with flash...

Audrey_L · 16-01-2012 11:22am

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

China Glaze - For Audrey, with an accent nail done with some loose hexagonal turquoise glitter I got on eBay.

Without and with flash...

So nice, the accent is lovely. that has to be one of the polishes i want most right now.....

nursemar88 · 16-01-2012 6:33pm

love polka dots

chickenbutt · 16-01-2012 7:05pm

How cute are these!?! https://twitter.com/#!/ZooeyDeschanel/status/158689101028147200

Today I bought 2 polishes from Essie's Luxeeffects collection - Shine of the Times & A Cut Above (2nd and 3rd from the left).

Tangerine Crush by L'Oreal.

Seren_ · 16-01-2012 8:20pm

chickenbutt wrote: »

Re: Butter London polishes...

Is it just me or do all Butter London polishes chip/peel super easily? I'm really frustrated that all of mine seem to have this problem... considering how expensive they are! But I am thinking it might just be my choice if base coat. I use some Sally Hansen one (not sure which one) that doubles as base/top coat. I use Seche Vite for the top coat. Any ideas? I was thinking of giving the Orly one that everyone raves about a try.

I've been wearing Victoriana since Friday morning, and only have some minor tip wear so far

Don't know about any of the others, but this one seems fine!

Dark Phoenix wrote: »

guys I forgot to ask where is the best place online to get Butter London polishes? I know you can get them in avoca but they don;t seem to have the fancier ones after seeing 'all hail the queen' and 'victoriana' here I need them! Can;t find any on ebay

I got mine on beautymatters.ie.

Twee. · 16-01-2012 8:41pm

Chickenbutt those Essies are beautiful!!

chickenbutt · 16-01-2012 9:10pm

Your Text Here wrote: »

I've been wearing Victoriana since Friday morning, and only have some minor tip wear so far Don't know about any of the others, but this one seems fine!

I think it must have been my base coat. I got the Orly Bonder one recently and it seems to work like magic for me!

Twee. wrote: »

Chickenbutt those Essies are beautiful!!

I know, they're so gorgeous! My favorite is the Shine of the Times, if you search for swatches of it it's lovely.

I think Inglot 202 is similar.

Twee. · 17-01-2012 12:01am

OPI Second Honeymoon and Barry M Mint Green. Was nice and bright out today so I decided I needed Spring nails.

Valentina · 18-01-2012 2:33am

Sephora by OPI in Metro Chic with Rimmel Matte Top Coat
Accent nail is done with Nails Inc Black Taxi and Sephora by OPI in Traffic Stopper Copper

Dark Phoenix · 18-01-2012 2:42pm

OPI Nicki Minaj - Glitter For Life. I am loving this its a sprakly gunmetal colour

Audrey_L · 18-01-2012 11:34pm

My half moon nails! The red is from Gosh Oh My Gosh- Bright Red and the white is from my nail art pens from work in Hamleys. This has brought back my love for half moons!!

Valentina · 19-01-2012 12:12am

Butter London's new range for SS 2012. I love them all

girl_friday · 19-01-2012 12:14am

Have to get 'Knackered' - even if it's just for the name!!

The Lovely Muffin · 19-01-2012 3:37am

So the spending ban isn't working out. I lasted a week. :rolleyes:

Seriously though, I will go back on it, god knows I need too.

Sally Hansen - Berry Sweet

Aisling(",) · 19-01-2012 8:14pm

Just picked this up today in pennys and so far I'm loving it,I keep looking at it because it keeps changing colour I needed at least two coats but it dries quickly so it wasnt any bother.

musical.x · 19-01-2012 9:06pm

Aisling(",) wrote: »

Just picked this up today in pennys and so far I'm loving it,I keep looking at it because it keeps changing colour I needed at least two coats but it dries quickly so it wasnt any bother.

whats the name of it?

nursemar88 · 19-01-2012 10:51pm

My galaxy nails today!

Pythia · 19-01-2012 10:58pm

Dark Phoenix wrote: »

OPI Nicki Minaj - Glitter For Life. I am loving this its a sprakly gunmetal colour

Do you mean Metallic 4 Life? I took it off on Sunday night. Was not fun! It is a beautiful colour though!

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