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Lilac nail polish

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supersalmon1 · 17/03/2019 08:15

The sunshine this morning is making me feel more optimistic about spring being on the horizon (wishful thinking probably). With that in mind, I fancy a lighter colour for my nails. I like greys/nudes/navy for winter but saw a woman with a lovely lilac colour on her nails the other day. Can anyone recommend an opaque lilac polish? Thanks in advance.

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FreiasBathtub · 17/03/2019 10:16

Serene Lilac from & Other Stories is very nice. Needed 3 coats to get a decent opaque look for me.

TinselAndKnickers · 17/03/2019 10:17

Harmonious Mess by ORLY is lovely!

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Candleglow7475 · 17/03/2019 12:07

I love that orly lilac shade.Lilac has been out of fashion for too long, I’m so glad it’s coming back 😁

ParadiseLaundry · 17/03/2019 12:16

No lie, I was looking for one exactly as you describe and I found one... in the Poundshop! It stays on pretty well too! I always get compliments on it.

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supersalmon1 · 17/03/2019 12:33

Thank you for all your suggestions. I love that Orly one but I can't seem to find a UK stockist (that has it in stock). The Poundland one is an excellent spot!

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Violetroselily · 17/03/2019 13:02

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Prickly Pear is lovely

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Palominoo · 17/03/2019 17:26

www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk/mini-color-pearl-effect-nail-polish-glasgow-29-5ml-p18397

Glasgow is a deeper colour.

Hiddenaspie1973 · 17/03/2019 17:28

I second Poundlands lovely lilac.

Palominoo · 17/03/2019 17:30

Oh dear I've gawn senile. I thought you wanted violet not lilac.

I've been inhaling too many nail polish fumes. ConfusedBlush

IloveJudgeJudy · 17/03/2019 18:57

@Violetroselily Your nails are beautiful. How do you get them like that, please?

Violetroselily · 17/03/2019 19:14

@IloveJudgeJudy sadly not my nails Sad just a pic of the shade I found on Google

Anothertempusername · 17/03/2019 19:19

The Barry M one is my all time favourite colour nail polish and lasts beautifully!

Boyskeepswinging · 17/03/2019 19:25

Lilac Dream from Primark is really lovely. It needs two coats but you can't argue with 90p per bottle!

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supersalmon1 · 17/03/2019 19:54

Thank you all for your great suggestions. If I can't order the Orly one I'll hunt that Barry M out...or Primark you say?? Lots of options anyway!

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ChiaraMontague · 17/03/2019 19:57

Margaret Dabbs Lilac is really lovely

Thedarklady · 17/03/2019 19:58

Sally Hansen or Essie too.

BlueMerchant · 17/03/2019 20:01

Poundland stays looking good a lot longer than some of the top nail brands I've tried ( Jessica/Essie/)

Candleglow7475 · 17/03/2019 22:56

I’ve bought Orly from a city centre Superdrug before.
I love the shimmer violet Palominoo

TinselAndKnickers · 17/03/2019 23:36

Lots of salons do ORLY - worth having a look! But I'll try and hunt one for you Grin

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