Zoya: Dahlia

Good morning! I hope you all have an amazing day! Today I want to show you another one of Zoya's Pixie Dust polishes. This is Dahlia and it was sent to me by Zoya's PR for consideration. If you've seen my other Pixie Dust reviews you know I am loving this nail polish trend. The finish is a textured matte which feels sandy to the touch. I didn't think I would like that feeling but it's nice!

Dahlia is a black textured matte with a silver sparkle. The shimmer on this one is absolutely stunning. The silver offers a nice contrast against the black base.

I used two coats for the opacity shown and the formula was excellent. I have found all of the Pixie Dust polishes apply perfectly. Since this is matte you do not use a top coat unless you want to have a slick look. These dry quickly between coats.

 Who is loving this trend like I am?

Have you gotten any new polishes lately? I want to know what is sticking out in your mind as the next best thing!

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More

Zoya: Chyna

Happy Monday everyone! I have a real stunner to share with you today. This is Chyna from the Zoya Pixie Dust collection. Chyna is a deep lipstick red with a sugared sparkle. It's one of the Pixie Dust colors so it's a textured matte sparkle finish.


Like the other Pixie Dust colors I have raved about, this formula is excellent. Finally! A nail trend I am into! These apply smoothly and dry quickly. Since they are matte it's best to let them dry between coats because you won't be using a top coat if you wish to keep the finish. I found these Pixie Dust polishes to be very cooperative and opaque in just two coats. 

What I am loving about these is that they last a really long time. I did not think the textured finish was going to wear well but I wore Dahlia (review coming soon) from the collection for an entire week with minimal chipping and tip wear. Color me impressed. 

Isn't she lovely? This is one of my favorites from the collection. It's simply beautiful and unexpected. This is really a standout polish of the season for me. 

What do you all think? Have you tried Chyna? Is it on your wishlist?

Random Thoughts:

• Spring is almost here, though it doesn't feel like it. I cannot wait to set the clocks ahead and get more sunlight! 
• Wait until you see my swatches of Color Club's Beyond it's beyond gorgeous. 
• I went outlet shopping on Saturday, can I just tell you how much I love Banana Republic!
• I am going to have another online Scentsy party soon. Are any of you interested? 

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More

Zoya: Godiva

Happy Monday! Let's prepare for a great week! What are you all up to this week?

Today I have one of the Zoya Pixie Dust colors to show you. I have been waiting for these for a while and am so excited they are finally here. Pixie Dust polishes are textured matte sparkles and come in six colors. Zoya is retailing these for $9.00 each, which is $1.00 more than their standard polishes.

This is Godiva is a nude with white sparkles. It reminds me of a sugar cookie topped  with that really pretty shimmery sugar! It's just stunning!

The formula is a textured matte, like the OPI Liquid Sand Polishes. I used two coats for full opacity and skipped the top coat on this one to keep that texture and flat look. It's super easy to apply and dries quickly. I sit for a minute before applying the second coat, to make sure it all dries in a reasonable time - you don't want to end up with wet layer upon wet layer because then it will never dry.  I really did not think I was going to like this finish but I really do. It's so interesting and beautiful! 

Isn't she lovely? I am really a fan of this new trend. I am usually not a fan of the trendy nail polish that comes out (crackle, caviar) but this is a movement I can get behind. I really love the complexity of the polishes in this finish. Stay tuned this week for the rest of the Pixie Dust polishes! I am currently wearing Dahlia and loving it!

Have you tried any of the Pixie Dust polishes? What do you think of this trend? Which is your favorite? What do you think of this one!?

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. Share the Love Affiliate Links used. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More

OPI Liquid Sand: Can't Let Go

Hi everyone.  I am super bummed out this morning at the 49ers loss in the Super Bowl last night. They were not themselves last night and made lots of stupid mistakes and got a ton of silly penalties. I am impressed with their come back in the 2nd half, after the black out (Crazy huh?!) but it wasn't enough to prevail. What a bummer.

So today, since the Ravens won last night, I guess I will show you a purple. This is OPI's Liquid Sand in Can't Let Go.  It's a royal purple matte shimmer.  It's absolutely beautiful! Sometimes my camera wants to make these purples more blue than they are but I think for the most part I captured the true color of this one today.

I had no issues with application. I used two coats for the opacity shown. I had no balding, no streaking and no visible nail line. This is a solid polish. 

So have you tried the Liquid Sands colors? I have featured them all now. Which is your favorite? 

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More

OPI Liquid Sand: Stay the Night

TGIF! What are you all doing this weekend? Steve and I will be rooting for our team, the 49ers this Sunday! Fingers crossed for a win! Can't wait to see the game!!!

Today I have another one of the OPI Liquid Sands colors to show you. This is Stay the Night and it's the prettiest of the Liquid Sand colors in my opinion.

Stay the Night is a stunning black textured polish with blood red glitter/shimmer.  Like with all of the other liquid sands colors this is a textured matte finish and feels like sand on your nails. I thought I would HATE the formula but I actually like it a lot. I am shocked! The texture, paired with the matte, creates something unique and beautiful.

I used two coats for the opacity shown and that's all you will need with this one. These dry nice and fast so you won't miss your top coat. I did wear this one with a top coat as well and liked it but it's much prettier worn matte as intended.

 

Isn't this one lovely? I am a fan. What say you?

Random Thoughts:

• It's Friday!!!
• Can't wait for the super bowl. I am going to make some of my favorite fattening dip. Hormel Chili with no beans, a block of cream cheese topped with shredded chedder. So good! 
• It's finally staying light out longer. Spring is coming soon! I can't wait!!!
• Hope Phil predicts spring tomorrow. 
• Let's go 49ers! 

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More

OPI Liquid Sand: Get Your Number

Welcome to Monday! I know you're tired. Hang in there! Get through work and go home and paint your nails! 

Today I have another polish from the OPI Mariah Carey collection called Get Your Number. Get Your Number is one of the new Liquid Sand polishes that debuted with Mariah's collection. These are matte, textured polishes with holographic shimmer embedded in the polish.  This is a really nice finish that we haven't seen yet on the market. Zoya is putting out something similar (identical?) with their Pixie Dust line (available February 1, 2013, can't wait!) I am really liking this formula, it's new and pretty! 

I am sure you're wondering how difficult these are to remove, considering traditional polishes are a huge pain in the butt. Well guess what? I had no issues at all removing this. I used regular 100% acetone on a cotton pad and these removed with no trouble at all. I didn't soak them or anything. I am pretty shocked at that!

The one I am showing you today, Get Your Number is a medium blue with tons of holographic shimmer. It's super pretty!  These feel textured and matte once dry. You will feel the grit.  I used two coats for opacity and that was sufficient. 

  

I am intrigued by this new formula and like what I see. Have any of you tried the Liquid Sands polishes yet? What do you think of them?

Random thoughts:

• Is winter over yet? Sheesh, I can't stand this cold.
• My cat is afraid of the new dryer. He can't seem to get over it. It's been here for a while but he just stares at it, and sometimes jumps when he looks at it. Weirdo! He's scared of everything.

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More

Truimph: Turquoise Jewel and Lollipop

Hi everyone! Today I have two polishes to show you from a brand new line of lacquers by Everything Bridal and More. They have just created and are in the process of launching a new line of polishes called Triumph. They sent me two to try out.

First up is Turquoise Jewel (Matte) which is a true turquoise color with tons of pearly micro-shimmer throughout.  It does have a true matte finish but my photos are showing it a bit glosy because I added a top coat. I am not too into mattes, for some reason the feeling of that dry polish surface freaks me out LOL. So I added the top coat and think it makes this one gorgeous. But if you do like matte polishes I assure you this does dry to a true matte finish with no glossiness whatsoever.

I used two coats which gave me full opacity. The formula was typical of a matte polish in that it dried super fast. I had no issues with balding or streaking on this at all.

Sorry for the typo in the first photo. I am too lazy to edit it LOL. My bad!

Next up is Lollipop which is an orange jelly color. It's a well balanced orange in that it's not too red and not too yellow. It's a true jelly finish and requires more than two coats if you want it to be opaque. I love a good jelly, VNL and all, and this one is quite nice. It's got that squishy glass like finish too it. I love the shine on a proper jelly and this one delivers.

Like with any jelly polish you will see your nail line if your nails are semi long. This one isn't to noticeable  maybe on the middle finger, but I only did two coats for the photos.

This last photo is a bit blurry. Sorry!

Overall these are two solid polishes. I have no idea how much they will retail for but I do know they are being put out by Everything Bridal and More. They're good quality and I would like to see the price point/color selection etc.  I will keep my eyes peeled for that information and pass it on when I get it. 

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

Pin It Now!

Read More