Today I have another super simple design (can you see a trend here?) I knew the three colors I wanted to use before I even knew what the design was! I chose Zoya Raven and Cho (I love black and nude together) and Zoya Kristi as a red accent. Then it just evolved into two leopard print accent nails and three nails striped in various widths.
Trick or Treat is tonight in my town…in freezing rain. But I’m counting my blessings knowing there are lots of little ones on the East Coast who endured Sandy and may not get to Trick or Treat at all this year. My thoughts are with you all.
So of course I had a mani planned for Beggar’s Night! Doesn’t everyone? I’m sure the neighborhood kids will really appreciate it too when they receive their candy with a well-manicured hand! No? You’re probably right…but one doesn’t need an excuse for a mani anyway! Today I’m using the final polish from my last A-England order, Ophelia, to create a classic matte/shiny French manicure pioneered by Erika at Chloe’s Nails. Erika has been on hiatus from her blog for some time now – but there’s lots of good inspiration there. She’s a genius with the scotch tape!
As I was doing my manis over the last week using the polishes from the Zoya Ornate Collection, I was sure to capture a swatch of each one. I thought I’d combine them all into one bonus post. In addition to each photo, I’ve included the description from the Zoya site and a link to the mani I used it in.
A full coverage, cool-toned medium mulberry red with a high concentration of micro fine diamond holographic glitter. (see Iron (Wo)man)
I’m still working my way through the Zoya Ornate Collection. Today I have Zoya Electra, a silvery, holographic bar glitter, and Storm, a full-coverage holographic black. These are both beautiful polishes. I haven’t been a fan of bar glitter in the past, but Electra reminds me of Christmas Tree tinsel…so big points for that! Today’s mani is a checkerboard pattern.
BUMMER. THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED.
BUT DON’T FRET…MORE TO COME!
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You can win the Zoya Gilty Pleasures Limited Edition Real 18K Gold Flake Topcoat Gift Box !!!!
The time has come. My very first giveaway! Why now? I was waiting for the right gift to come along. Something that is not only fabulous and valuable…but also hard to get! The day the Zoya Gilty Pleasures Trio Pre-order was announced – I knew I had my prize. The trio features Gilty, a real 18K gold topcoat; Raven, an intense black with a silver shimmer; and Purity, a pure white cream staple that belongs in any stash. These three full sized polishes are all wrappped up in a pretty velvet gift box. Click here to visit the Zoya site and read all about it.
Disclosure: Some products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm, or retailer for my review. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.
Up until a few days ago, my collection of Orly polish totaled an impressive one bottle. But that’s changed with the addition of the four polishes in the 2012 Electronica Collection. As a matter of fact, these polishes were my very FIRST delivery to the new house! Very exciting.
Orly describes this back-to-school collection as “technocolor…inspired by nature and machine.” There’s something for everyone here and it will easily take you from summer to fall to winter. Today’s mani uses the line’s dusty pink/burgundy multi-chrome called Synchro. I used a black striper in an attempt to elongate my poor, short nails! It’s a cool effect because it almost looks like I used different pinks between the black stripes.
Proud member of the Digit-al Dozen Nail Art group. Click here to meet the ladies and browse my attempts at each theme!
Essie Naughty Nautical Collection (Summer 2013)
Hello, sailor. Get ready to embark on a chic color adventure in delicately sparkling lights and ultra soft brights that whisper easy elegance. It’s smooth sailing into summer with a collection of nail colors that’s a casually cool affair — perfect for a stylish night on the town and a dress that feels more caftan [...]
essie Neons Collection (Summer 2013)
Make a splash on the party scene in relentlessly bright and beautiful neon. Kick up your heels (and your toes) in scorching color and hit the dance floor in style. In fresh, flattering fluorescent hues, these shades are perfect entrance makers that throw open even the most selective club doors. There’s no place like the boom boom room to [...]
OPI Couture de Minnie Collection (Summer 2013)
[I swatched this collection!] OPI Walks the Runway with New Couture de Minnie Nail Lacquers, Inspired by Minnie Mouse OPI announces the launch of its Couture de Minnie collection, including four limited edition nail lacquers and one new Liquid Sand™ shade. Created in honor of Disney’s beloved character, the Couture de Minnie line explores the [...]
Nicole by OPI Notorious! and Scandalous! Neons (Summer 2013)
Nicole by OPI launches its first neon nail lacquer with two limited edition mini kits. Scandalous! Neons includes vivid shades of blue, purple and pink while the Notorious! Neons includes vibrant shades of green, fuchsia and orange. Each Neons kit includes a special white base coat, to be applied before adding color, allowing true neon [...]
Lancome Aquatic Summer Color Collection (Summer 2013)
Plunge into a turquoise pool. Jump off a yacht into the deep azure of the Mediterranean. Lancôme’s Aquatic Summer Collection transports you to the warm climates and refreshing seas of the world’s most luxe destinations. Embrace the season and dive into an aquatic summer with Lancôme. Inspired by the new trendy Rouge In Love lip [...]
Butter LONDON Summer Holiday Collection 2013: Sunbaker and Bit Faker Swatch, Review & Nail Art
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm or retailer for my review. Happy Monday! It’s here again. I spent a good part of the weekend at a track meet. I did really well. I placed in two events: snacking and cheering. :P Today I have two polishes from the [...]
I Love Nail Polish (ILNP) Holos Swatch and Review
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by ILNP. Today will be a rare day with two posts. I love Digit-al Dozen week – but I hate to delay swatching polish that deserves to be swatched! My third Digit-al Dozen bling mani will be posted this afternoon. Sorry in advance for SPAMMING my email subscribers! [...]
OPI Couture de Minnie Collection Swatches and Review
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm or retailer for my review. Friday is here! Feels good, doesn’t it? I have fun collection to show you today, the OPI Couture de Minnie Collection. It includes four limited edition polishes and one new Liquid Sand shade. This collection is inspired [...]
Misa Summer 2013 Fresh & Fruity Collection Skittles
On Monday I used my first Nails Inc. polish. And today I have another brand that’s new to me – Misa. I don’t know a lot about Misa, but what I’ve read has all been positive. I thought I’d see for myself and bought the Misa Summer 2013 Fresh & Fruity Collection (you know, because [...]
ellagee You’re the Top! Collection Swatches & Review
Disclosure: Products in this post were provided by the manufacturer, their PR firm or retailer. ellagee is a new name in indies. I actually crossed paths with Laura, the maker of ellagee, many moons ago when she and I swapped the “blogger only” and “store only” versions of Pure Ice Sugar Cookie. One day she [...]
Ombre Blue Wave Design by Simply Rins (www.rina-alcantara.com)
