Destash Diaries Episode #5: Indies and Orlys

Indies are so hard to part with.
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[@irinak1532]

I have a Polish Molish update no one asked for. The maker closed down the brand and rebranded into Nabyo. I'm happy Anastasia is still making polishes. She is an immaculate businesswoman and a talented maker.

[@melissadobroski1981]

Oh I’m glad to hear this update! I always loved her polishes.

[@MediocreManis]

Omg that's right I think I remember seeing that on instagram! Then apparently I immediately forgot lol

[@thruErinseyes]

Is she a Greek maker? Because I looked on Instagram and found Nabyo cosmetics and it does show polish and make up.

[@irinak1532]

@@thruErinseyes no, Nabyo is a Russian brand. They do polishes and eyeshadows (probably some other cosmetics as well).

[@melpomenimandy]

TY for the update! Random question, but do you know what also happened to Tips? They were a Russian brand as well, also in PPU, but they disappeared as well.

[@MrRogersTrolley]

I love when you share your Dad stories. He sounds like a really, really good one. It's so important to show kids you care and about their interests! I used to watch Dr Who with my Dad when I was little, and as an adult, he'd come with me to social causes I was passionate about, help with home projects, and listened to me talk at length about things I knew he had no personal interest in, because he knew it meant a lot to me. It's been almost 6 years since his passing, and I miss him SO much. Good Dads are such a gift. Please give your Dad a hug from me. ❤

[@MediocreManis]

Sounds like you had a pretty amazing dad too. I'm sorry for your loss but it sounds like you have so many wonderful memories to keep him close!

[@MrRogersTrolley]

@@MediocreManis thank you! 💓

[@FrOzMOB10]

Potion polish is amazing!! Lots of fun combos and prugly colors!

[@britbc4461]

Im definitely seeing these destash videos as a way to just see your collection. Dont feel bad about the number you are keeping. As you said you paid for them and have them already. You arent hurting anyone by keeping what you want. Its helping me figure out what brands i want to check out.

[@ylhlspp]

I love your cool dad stories. Keep em coming!

[@hijinxnails633]

Great video- I really appreciate it when you say I am keeping it/them and not feeling like you need to justify it, you are keeping them because you want to- this is something I work on doing.

[@sheila8945]

Thanks for the info about Poetry Cowgirl.

[@melissadobroski1981]

I love destash videos like this. I’m also in the process of putting together a destash and it’s so hard lol I had no idea about Poetry Cowgirl, funny she made a Pride polish I bought at the PBE in 2022. Must have been all for show.

[@moxxibekk]

I appreciate your transparency regarding the poetry cowgirl! Also, I think you forgot to update your destash ticker when you destashed the two lighter blue colors!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

You are doing so well. Everyone has to do an inventory. I hope sharing this time with us is helping you work through your inventory. Thank you! This was fun.

[@britbc4461]

I LOVE monopoly. I get very competitive though.

[@colonelstunts4885]

i'm new to polish... what's up with poetry cowgirl? edit: nvm you explained THANK you I won't be purchasing either.

[@zahraonokevbagbe2725]

Love hearing you talk about your Dad!! Also loving your declutter series. We have very different preferences with blues purples and pinks so it’s always super funny when I’m like “oh that’s so prettyyy… oh never mind she won’t like that ya no she’s destashing…” 😂😂😂😂

[@amandastillman8352]

Am I weird because I take off the plastic wrap on the cap of Orly Breathable?

[@bobertrxa]

I am the same. The only ones I did not take the plastic off of is the Lisa Frank ones

[@KzooBeerGirl]

I do too!!

[@lestranged]

I do it too. I like the feeling of the rubbery cap better

[@MediocreManis]

you're giving me agita

[@Perplexual5]

I understand completely trying to keep your channel "politics-free" but personally, I enjoy when people aren't afraid to feel what they feel strongly about. And I agree with you 100% on the brand that you will not support in the future.

[@KzooBeerGirl]

You did a great job considering you thought you wouldn't cut any Orlys!

[@PolishedMess]

Polish Purgatory 👻 Your almost half way through your collection. Atleast alphabetically.

[@rescueferret8834]

Lolll pasties used to trip me up too, i have relatives in the UP so i learned quickly though

[@AmyLSchulte]

👏🏻👏🏻 Are you gonna do anymore topic Tuesday videos?

[@MediocreManis]

I'm planning on going back to them soon. Maybe not every Tuesday but I saw some really good topics!

[@lynna12000]

I feel you on the Lisa Frank collab's. I have ripped the plastic covering on one of the bottle caps. SO! Frustrating.

[@lisavarney]

I so want those fish polishes.

[@Mrs.Katiex0x]

My Orly You Had Me At Hydrangea did something weird too. It discolored in on spot

[@AllisManis]

Goblin Mode is one of my favorites!

[@ThatSoundsBoring]

Polish Pickup Rebound is every PPU for me, I’ve made so many rebound purchases after ones that got away or ones that I’ve broken up with, or at least we’re on a break.

[@MrsMcFeely]

Hey Hilary! Thanks for these destash videos. I've been sick for a few days and these have made my days. Love the stories of your dad. Also, I watch all the commercials (rather, let them play 😉). You deserve at least that for your content.

[@JennSarracenia]

I looooove pinnacle polish

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

I feel the same way about teal! Even though it’s such a pretty color and I have a bunch because they’re nice to look at, I don’t ever wear them 🧐!

[@WoWLinry]

you got the BEAN polish yeeeeeeeeeessss (Plus life Mushmom)

[@pamelabeth]

This video has been so much fun, the entire series so far really! And you have helped me destash around 15 polishes already. I like the idea of "purgatory." I tried that method too, and after 2 months, I decided I didn't need most of them. About 5 are still in there waiting verdict though 😂😂. My new total after destashing is 328 polishes. Also, thank you for sharing your google doc with us, it has been really helpful in cataloging my polishes and keeping track of them. I have 4 tabs: Mainstream, Indies, toppers (indie or mainstream), and a destashed tab.

[@MediocreManis]

I like putting them in purgatory first because otherwise I'm afraid I'll be too hasty and get rid of something and regret it!

[@elizabethwilders4690]

Great job destashing. Because of you had to go to plus life lacquer to check them out and am walking away with 6 polishes 😂 the Pokemon polish sucked me in. And how could not love a mt dew polish so I had to get both. And a taco polish goes perfect with the mt dew. I loved the orly jelly glitter ones. I was only able to find two but still on the hunt for the other two.

[@gracelarsh6352]

Another fun video,

[@pennyforyourswatch]

Please, please, please let us know when you're going to actually de-stash. I need to get my savings started.

[@kipp3100]

“I don’t like Barney purples” “Ooh I like this one, reminds me of Barney” 😂 Can’t make up your mind on which purples you like, huh?

[@MediocreManis]

I'm nothing if not fickle hahahah

[@cat9lives999]

I try not to judge people regarding one moment in time, nobody makes good decisions all the time. I’m very interested by the trends you are seeing as you destash. This would be very helpful to all of us when making future purchases. I’m looking forward to the end result of color, finish and brands that are most abundant that end up leaving your collection. The analytics are always fascinating!✨

[@britbc4461]

That one moment in time is a big and disgusting moment. The people who support him are a disgusting stain in this country.

[@dawnconley5315]

What do you do with the ones you decide to get rid of? Do you sell them?

[@MediocreManis]

I haven't decided yet! Right now they're in a box

[@strawbaby444]

adam sandler orly collab needed asap

[@MediocreManis]

would buy

[@renaccio]

I wore the Orly Hydrangea last week and my bottle looked just like yours. Had to shake the hell out of it. But such a gorgeous color!

[@MediocreManis]

It's such a weird separation haha I've never seen a polish do that