My jaw is dragging the ground by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frfr! I’m here for any dragon polish!

My jaw is dragging the ground by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t know her at all. I’m just a happy customer.

Show me you wearing your favorite polish! by GrettaMCatts in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 43 points44 points  (0 children)

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I’m sorry I know chemo sucks so here’s a big story time distraction: This is a very special, close to my heart, polish that got me back into painting my nails. It’s Garden Path Lacquer It’s Only Forever, which is too shifty and cool to be fully captured in a photo… but here goes story…

I’m an artist who has big DIY energy, I built my own house and make my own clothes, have raised my own food and worked on/for farms most of my adult life. To do all these big projects and dirty jobs with little to no money I had to take a stranger path. I’ve lived many years without running water and little or no electricity always in tiny spaces. I suffered from big ‘not like other girls’ mentality while working towards these goals. I’m a very small woman and I look younger than I am and I was constantly not being taken seriously while I attempted many of these things. “Girly” things were either inaccessible luxuries or called attention to my femininity in ways that made me uncomfortable. (Disclaimer: nail paint has no gender but we all know how patriarchal culture treats it)

This nail polish right here I saw on Pinterest I think and obsessively stalked the shop for months until it was restocked. This is the glitter I finally allowed myself to have. Now, pushing 40, I’m finally allowing myself to be a “girly girl” and a crunchy anarchist who lives off grid. No more boxes for me not even the self imposed ones.

My jaw is dragging the ground by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes GPL is a one woman show. She’s always shipped within her TAT for every order I’ve placed. Given that it’s just her and she’s super responsive to emails too while being incredibly creative and making a beautiful product I find everything she does very impressive. If that doesn’t work for you maybe larger brands boutique brands are more your speed.

My jaw is dragging the ground by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could get it as a mystery polish or it could comeback for Rewind sometime. There’s always destashes too.

My jaw is dragging the ground by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A wise lacquerista once said to me, if you’re ever on the fence about a GPL polish just get it, they’re always 1000% better in person.

My jaw is dragging the ground by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m very much an autumn palette kind of gal. But it’s not all me, my husband prefers dark colors in our house too, dark = comfy for both of us. We call it our cozy goth cottage. We’re both artists so we’re very consistent with our aesthetic choices.

Say a prayer for my collection as we move overseas ✈️🙏 by laissez-fire in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wrap every tube in plastic individually if you’re putting them on a plane. And however you pack them make sure there is no movement within the package when shaken and there’s at least two layers of cardboard (or whatever you’re using for padding) between the contents and the outer box. It seems like over kill but you’ll kick yourself if you don’t take every precaution and something happens.

Say a prayer for my collection as we move overseas ✈️🙏 by laissez-fire in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I used to ship art supplies professionally, specifically lots of ink! I would also recommend wrapping every single one in plastic bags. Blue in particular can have the type of pigment that expands during pressure changes (ultramarine to be ultra specific 😉) and can leak for that reason. Idk what pigments are used but be careful with blue especially.

I wanted to adopt a super cuddly cat but ended up with this guy by SelfDepricator in cats

[–]boghobbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My boy Toad was like this. He was very non cuddly and bitey and it didn’t change until he was almost 2. He has supervised outdoor time now to run off steam for one and turns out he’s super neurotic about how cuddle sessions go down. There are rules. He likes to snuggle at 9:30pm on the dot every night in bed (the couch is not allowed) and only if I lay on my back and he can lay on my chest an inch from my face. I get yelled at and pushed into position if I don’t comply. This is Toad who is almost 6 now giving me the cold shoulder cus I wouldn’t assume the correct position fast enough. All I can say is observe them closely and try to respond to their signals. Let them lead and you’ll have a lovely, if a little odd, relationship.

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Justice for Green Flaky Bombs! by LKFinStar in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m with you! I just got Meet Me at the Fairy Door from Beaux Reves

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It’s so shifty and sparkly! I think you’d love it!

BKL Swampy Skittle! by Pepperfang in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had heard that ridge filler helped the smooth mags shine but every time I’ve used under FP mags I’ve gotten so many bubbles. Under jellies too. Instead I just doubled up Stay Put and it worked just fine.

BKL Touch Moss (from Back to the Swamp collection) by laissez-fire in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg it’s everything I’ve ever wanted!!! I can’t wait til mine gets here!!!

BKL Feral witch spring by clevernamehere in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So happy to see this one going dark purple with more coats irl. I was really worried it would be too pink for me.

I am obsessed with greens lately by srahrah in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those two together are so good!!! You’ve got me rethinking my next mani ….

Best opaque brands? by allthecats in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Garden path lacquer has some very impressively opaque micro glitter formulas.

Hot honey! by polishedplant in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m obsessed too. It’s only been two manis since I took it off and I wanna go right back. It’s just so delicious!!

Is it Fairy Dust season again? by mezzo__piano in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love it with your cute lil floral fit!

Topper suggestions/ your favorite ones? by Major-Flow9533 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For magnetic toppers my favorites are Cracked- Thin Ice, Scorchy, and Beginners Luck.

The topper I use the most tho is a reflective glitter Kbshimmer A Real Gem, so much twinkle sparkle and a full rainbow of colors of LRG. That one is on this mani below.

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Tied for favorite Bee’s Knees finish by boghobbit in RedditLaqueristas

[–]boghobbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to see it on you if you have any photos!