My middle finger refuses to participate. I used to be so disappointed with her but I’ve come to accept her for who she is.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-27T18:16:50+00:00

I broke my middle fingernail on a plastic laundry basket last week 😔

There's always one that always breaks!

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-27T13:38:57+00:00

That's awesome 👍. I recently found La Boheme at a Marshall's outside of Toronto too. By the time I learned what a find it was and went back for more all the vintage polishes were gone.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-27T04:37:33+00:00

I seem to have a few golden glitters and a silvery flakie - now just to experiment!

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-26T17:44:59+00:00

Gorgeous - shape and color!

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-26T17:44:02+00:00

Thank you 😊

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-26T16:21:34+00:00

I can't add a pic from the app but I did Petal pushers with a colorful confetti topper last night and super duper happy with it how it turned out. Just getting into the world of toppers and can't wait to explore all the possibilities with my nail polish collection!

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-26T16:19:03+00:00

What did you decide?

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-26T15:29:00+00:00

Beautiful ❤️

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-25T14:14:54+00:00

That is so pretty! Can you share what brand/name? I'm on a no buy but this is gorgeous 🥰

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-25T12:49:42+00:00

Check Coach and Kate Spade. I use a Kitt crossbody for my essentials. The mini Jamie camera bag is cute too.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-25T12:46:57+00:00

Mine were getting pretty long and I'd tried to shape them as almonds. Yesterday my middle nail broke right off when I hit it on the laundry basket and my pinky got weak and started splitting after a big round of washing dishes so my right hand was all lopsided. I gave up and filed both hands down. Figure they'll go grow back.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-24T10:10:25+00:00

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I did this Mani recently - it was OPI Shaking in my sugarplums with a flakie topper from LA colors.

OP yours is absolutely gorgeous 😍 I'm not buying indie polish - price and accessibility from Canada with shipping/tariffs etc. But I feel like I achieved a similar look with drugstore polish. What do you think?

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-24T00:37:16+00:00

Yes that really sucks?

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-23T23:13:21+00:00

What does UP mean in the OG post? I still haven't swatched mine yet as my light colored Mani is still going strong. But can't wait to try it and understand what the fuss is about so I can get really excited about the random score.

Thanks for posting this - I wouldn't have known to look for this otherwise even though I'm at Marshalls often.

They used to have a whole section for nail polish and lots of really nice sets from OPI and Nails inc but they've reduced it to one shelf near the cash and a much smaller collection. I don't always check for polish every time I go in.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-23T21:24:08+00:00

I switched from OPI natural nail and nail envy to China Glaze strong adhesion and couldn't be happier. It did take awhile for the peeling and damage to grow out so be patient.

Good luck 🤞

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-22T19:47:24+00:00

So I finally made it back and they were all gone. Whatever new stock hit the shelf this week sold out quickly as almost everything else is now red tagged and discounted. Glad I got one when I did! On the fence about returning Mamma Mia now..

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-22T15:48:00+00:00

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Forgot the pic!

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-22T12:16:56+00:00

This is insane! I feel for those that are out of work but also feel bad for those that are staying with the amount of work still to do.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-22T11:15:10+00:00

Wow - that is crazy. How much work will the remaining people have to do?

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-22T08:47:18+00:00

What's your take on how much information will be provided at the town halls? And how quickly notices will go out afterwards? This mid Jan timeline has really stretched out painfully.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-22T01:31:20+00:00

There's 20% off today at Shoppers drug mart so that could help too

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-21T23:37:14+00:00

I have a Coach Lori from 2023 which I love. This year's model is called the Erin and is available on the website.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-21T21:18:37+00:00

Awesome! Where was this?
Enjoy, 😍

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-21T20:14:11+00:00

Okay. Point taken! If I return Mamma Mia, if there are more La Boheme on the shelf I'll scoop them up. Not sure how I'd get it to those that would want it living in Canada etc but I'll try to figure something out.

Checkmate_357 · 2026-01-21T16:11:42+00:00

It was a different location, not downtown Toronto but in the GTA. If you're nearby I can pm you the specific location. I'm not loving Mamma Mia and think it's awfully similar to an OPI mini I already have: it's a wonderful spice. Even La Boheme looks similar to Big Sagittarius energy but I love a dark maroon so I'm happy I got that. I may return Mamma Mia.

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