Show Me Your Nails 2.0

[Tamara76]

Due to some technical glitches with the original Show Me Your Nails Thread, I am starting a new thread with @vegchililover78's blessing (She says "hello," by the way!).

Please share your nail looks, nail art and manicures!

...And don't forget to check out @Beadshopgirl's Nail Stamping Thread for stamping inspiration! ❤️  

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Nailed-It/The-Nail-Stamping-Thread/m-p/3328865

[RGbrown]

@Cissy63 

Thanks so much! Brights and sparkles make a fun pair!  💖

[Kim888]

Oh wow how fun @RGbrown !!! 

[RGbrown]

@Kim888 

Thanks so much! 💕

[Titian06]

@RGbrown - Zoya Skipper is on my wish list as is Darcy.  Think I'll keep them there.  I really like Skipper 💜💜💜 and even I can't turn down a good hot pink. 😄  I bought Trout Pout way back when it was first released (no, I don't still have it).  I didn't like the color on me, though it is a pretty color.  The MT is on my mental wish list--it's bright orange...what else do I have to say? 🧡🧡🧡

I love your nail art! 🥰  I never think to try something simple (I assume) like that.  It looks great.  I also appreciate your comparison of the concealers.  I don't have an issue, but it's still something nice to file away just in case. 😘

[RGbrown]

@Titian06 

Thanks so much! Darcy and Skipper are both gorgeous, I think you'll be happy if you pick them up!

I hear ya on Trout Pout...I have to watch out for some of these shades too; this one is fine, but any peachier and nope, I'm out, peach is just not a good color for me generally. The MT shade is gorgeous...I'll have to do a little poking through my swatches, but I'm not sure I have anything else quite like it, it feels like a pretty unique color overall. 

Simple art is about all I can do! Between some tremors and a complete lack of coordination, basic stripes or brush strokes or something easy with a dotting tool is about as deep into the art rabbit hole as I can get. This was super easy and you can definitely do it!

If you ever want or need a milky/sheer white, this Londontown would be an excellent choice, even if you don't need the concealing properties to help hide stains. It was smooth and mostly even, even at one coat, which can be hard to find in a sheer white!

[itsfi]

@RGbrown, I love seeing these mani’s - the swatch hand and then the nail art hand. 😍 My eyes will always gravitate towards pinks and purples but I was surprised by how long I’ve been staring at the Butter London and MT polishes! So pretty.

Ahhh, great intel on the BL vs Londontown. I’m always interested in these types of showdowns / comparisons. I’d like to say it saves me from picking up more of these types of polishes, but in actuality it means I discover new ones to try. 🤣 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

Thanks so much! The Butter and MT shades are both lovely 💕 And I totally understand the feeling 🤣

[Saradestin]

SO BEAUTIFUL @RGbrown!!! I LOVE it!!!! ❤️ I love all the shades and how they combine together and the fun hand is exactly that, pure fun! Spectacular! 

[RGbrown]

@Saradestin 

Thanks so much! I'm loving this bright and springy color palette 💖

[llaniii]

 

[Shosh85]

@llaniii  So pretty! Love the little hearts! 💕

[Cissy63]

@llaniii  Gorgeous 🤩

[Saradestin]

Gorgeous mani @llaniii !! 😍😍😍😍😍

[CynthieLu]

Fabulous pointy manicure @llaniii 🤩

[cianni]

@llaniii okay stunning!! the designs have such clean lines!

[itsfi]

Wow @llaniii! Pretty manicure. 🤎

[Titian06]

Very pretty, @llaniii ! ❤❤❤

[RGbrown]

@llaniii 

Fabulous pointy claws, I love them! ❣️ Welcome!

[RGbrown]

So I finally got around to asking Night Owl about other sales outside of BF, and got this response:

"I do have one other sale each year, it's the Customer Appreciation Sale and it usually runs for most of July. I also have birthday codes in the NOL Facebook group, so you get your own personal sale once a year. 😊The quantity showing on the website isn't anything to worry about unless it says final stock."

(I also asked about the qty indicator on some of the listings, wondering if I needed to jump on some that only showed 1-2 available)

I don't see anything about bday codes on their public fb page, but I see they've also got a private group linked in their profile over there; I don't use FB really at all, so I probably won't take advantage of that one, but I'm eagerly anticipating July!

@Shosh85, I think you wanted a tag when I heard back? I'll go ahead and tag some more of y'all off the top of my head too 😊 @CookieGirl1 @itsfi @Saradestin @WinglessOne @Titian06 @cianni @Mellmars1185 @Cissy63 @ather 

[CookieGirl1]

@RGbrown thanks!  I actually knew about their big July sale but one thing that I find disappointing is that they almost NEVER allow codes or sales on their creme formula, which I don't understand.

[WinglessOne]

Thanks for the intel, @RGbrown ! 

In case folks didn't know, some other indie brands and retailers have private FB groups where they post private sale codes for group members. I do use Facebook daily* but I keep forgetting to join various groups. I didn't know Color4Nails has one until the founder very kindly offered me a private group promo code (to make up for delayed order shipping)—and this reminds me to join that group. I should also join KBShimmer's. LynBDesigns doesn't have one but, as frequently as Jenna has public half-off sales, a private group is probably unneeded. 😂 Anyway, if you're a FB user, check to see if your favorite indies have private groups. 

*Facebook and Instagram are the only big social media platforms I use regularly. (Eh, unless you consider YouTube a social media platform.) And of those 2, FB gets far more use; I'm on Instagram maybe once or twice a week, if that often. I occasionally use Twitter, rarely use Reddit, and never use the others. Though lately I've been kinda nostalgic for Tumblr, which is surprisingly still up and running.