Zoya Focus & Flair

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Hi, everyone!

Today I have Zoya's fall 2015 collection: Focus & Flair! 

Zoya Charli & Aggie

Zoya Desiree & Cinnamon

Zoya Hannah & Tris

Zoya Janel & Ember

Zoya Lidia & Giada

Zoya Sia & Estelle

These retail for $9.00USD and can be found on Zoya.com!

What do you think? Will you be picking these polishes up?

Anchors Away

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Hi, everyone!

Wow, I've been gone for a while. I honestly didn't mean to stay gone this long, but life gets in the way. Anyways, I'm back and plan to make up for all of the time that I've missed!

Here is my first manicure, to get me back in the swing of things!  It features some of my favorite brands, so let's get right into it!

Let's start with the basis of all manicures: nail upkeep. I've currently been using a four-way buffer* from Born Pretty Store to keep my nails in shape! I would consider this buffer one of the best I've ever used - it hasn't shown a lot of wear and I've been using it for a while now! You can find it on Born Pretty Store's website for $1.99 USD!

For my pinky I started off with two coats of Zoya Ryan*. Then, I added the cute seagulls from the QJ-197 water decal sheet*, which retails for $0.99 USD at Born Pretty Store! I'm a little upset that they didn't transfer like I'd hoped, as they don't have a white background. I was, however, very happy with the way the anchors transferred onto my thumb (not pictured).

For my ring and index fingers I started off with two coats of OPI Red My Fortune Cookie. Then, I transferred full nail water decals from the BP-W07 sheet*. For my middle finger I started off with two coats of Wet n Wild French White Creme and I used a decal from the same sheet. The BP-W07 water decal sheet retails for $1.99 USD.

I really love the way this manicure turned out! It is definitely a great summer send off mani!

What do you think? Are you still on the water decal train? Let me know below!

Zoya Paradise Sun

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Hi everyone! 

It has been a while since I last posted, as I've been super busy at work!

 Today I have the second Zoya collection for summer 2015: Paradise Sun! Let's get to the polishes!

Zoya Genesis

Zoya Aphrodite

Zoya Mae

Zoya Oceane

Zoya Isa

Zoya Selene

My favorite is definitely Oceane- it is such a gorgeous color!

I used two thin coats for each polish, as they all had a decent formula. All of these pictures were taken underneath artificial sunlight.

You can get these polishes from Zoya.com or where ever Zoya is sold.

What do you think? Will you be picking any of these polishes up? Let me know below!

Zoya Island Fun

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Hi everyone!

Today I have Zoya's newest summer collection: Island Fun! This collection is made up of six beautiful cream polishes and I loved all of them! Let's get to the polishes!

Zoya Demetria

Zoya Nana

 

Zoya Serenity

Zoya Cecilia

Zoya Talia

Zoya Jace

All six of the polishes had creamy formulas, calling for only two coats! 

I took all of these pictures under artificial sunlight.

You can get these polishes from Zoya.com or where ever Zoya is sold!

What do you think? Will you be picking any of these polishes up? Let me know below! 

Zoya Leah with a Rhinestone Bow Accent

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Hey y'all! 

Today's post features one of Zoya's new satin polishes and a rhinestone bow from Born Pretty Store!

For this look I used two coats of Zoya Leah, no base or top coat! I added the rhinestone bow, as an accent, by putting a small dot of top coat right wear I wanted the bow to go. I applied the bow and held it down for a few seconds and I was good to go! It didn't budge for the rest of the time I wore it. The bow had a slight curve in it, so it sat perfectly on my nail!

I got the rhinestone bow from Born Pretty Store! It costs $5.09 USD for a set of ten. Make sure to use the code YSG10 for 10% off of your purchase!

What are your thoughts on 3D nail art supplies, like bows and charms? Let me know below!

Zoya Delight

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Hi everyone!

Today I have the Zoya's Delight collection for spring 2015! Overall, I liked this collection, so let's get to the polishes!

Zoya Daisy

Zoya Leslie

Zoya Rayne

Zoya Tiana

Zoya Lillian

Zoya Eden

I used two coats for each polish, no base or top coat! All of the polishes had great formulas and dry times. I enjoyed the cream polishes {Tiana Lillian, and Eden} the most, as I'm not a huge fan of shimmers, but if I had to pick a favorite shimmer it would be Leslie!

These retail for  $9.00 USD and can be found on Zoya's website.

What are your thoughts on this spring collection? Love it? Hate it? Let me know below! 

Zoya Ana & Born Pretty Store Water Decals

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Hey y'all!

Today's look is a super simple, yet delicate look using a new satin polish from Zoya and a water decal from Born Pretty Store! 

 

I started off with two coats of Zoya Ana.

The rose decal came from a sheet labeled HOT-133. I cut the rose out, like you would a temporary tattoo, saturated it with water and the decal slid right off! I placed it on my nail, cut off the excess, and top coated it to make sure it wouldn't budge! 

I'm a fan of water decals as you can move them around to get the perfect placement!

The HOT-133 water decal sheet from Born Pretty Store retails for $2.55USD. Don't forget to use the coupon code YSG10 for 10% off! 

What is your take on water decals? Let me know below! 

Zoya Naturel Satins

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Happy Friday!

 

 

Today I have swatches of the Zoya Naturel Satin Collection for 2015! I've seen reviews that were all over the place with this collection, but I'm happy to report that I had a good experience! Let's get to the polishes!

Zoya Brittany

 

Zoya Ana

Zoya Leah

Zoya Rowan

Zoya Sage

Zoya Tove

I used two coats of each polish, no base or topcoat! Each polish had a decent formula and good dry time. I'm on the fence with the Satin finish, but I love these with topcoat (which you will see in a post in a few days)! I really like the muted colors that Zoya included in this collection, espeacially Sage and Tove! 

These retail for  $9.00 USD and can be found on Zoya's website.

What are your thoughts on this collection? Love it? Hate it? Let me know below!

New Year's Eve Gradient

Happy New Year's Eve! 

Are y'all ready for 2015? I am! I'm sure it will be full of new nail polish and nail art techniques!

The look I have chosen to wear to bring in the new year is very simple- a gradient!

I used two coats of Zoya Haven, topped with a gradient of Zoya Thea. I then used a top coat to smooth it all out!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy new year!

See you in 2015! :D

 

Zoya Dotticure

Hey y'all!

I seem to be on a roll with dotticures lately! Today's dotticure features four Zoya polishes, along with one polish from Wet N Wild.

Polishes Used:

Zoya Taylor

Zoya Ziv

Zoya Posh

Zoya Verushka

Wet N Wild French White Creme

I'm loving this look for the holidays!

What do you think?

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