Four for the Fourth #4

Today's manicure is my Fourth of July manicure for this year. This design was inspired by a geometric ikat print. While today's manicure was more involved and meticulous than yesterdays, it is still easy and can be done with a dotting tool (pin head, bobby pin, etc.).

Easy peasy. Just dot a design and call it a day. I know this isn't super amazing up close, but I love it. I've actually been "stopped" because of it already. 

What will your nails look like on the 4th? Need any inspiration? Check back later;)

Polishes used: Zoya Sailor, Song, Rocky, Purity, Aphrodite, and Demetria

Autumn Nail Art Challenge--Blue

This week's Autumn Nail Art Challenge ended up forming in a very similar manner as last week's green manicure. I took out all of my blues, played around with different combinations and then just decided to go crazy with a bunch of colors. Say 'hello' to this week's manicure for the Autumn Nail Art Challenge...

Blue

 Polishes used: Zoya Rocky, Rebel, Mosheen, Liberty, Song, Remy, Ryan

Not super autumnal, but still beautiful in its own right. :)



Take a look at the other fabulous autumn manicures:
http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=448823

 

Feel free to join in at any time!

We're Not in Kansas Anymore...

Yesterday's post inspired me to try my hand at some nail art. I mentioned that Oswin reminded me of Dorothy's ruby slippers so I decided to channel that into a Dorothy manicure. I almost tried to choose something about each character and showcase that in each nail, but I quickly realized I had bitten off more than I could chew. Truth be told, this was my third attempt at this manicure! I was pretty pleased with the result. This might make a great Halloween manicure if you're going as Dorothy...or just drench your tips in Oswin:)

Polishes used: Zoya Oswin, Darcy, Purity, Rocky, and Song

What have you been inspired by lately?

Beachy Nail Art

I moved to the Midwest (from the Mid Atlantic) at the beginning of the summer and went into labor the day after we moved! Needless to say, my life has been a busy whirlwind but I love it. My husband and I usually spend a week every summer at his family's beach house on the ocean. Due to finishing jobs, packing, moving over 1,200 miles, having a baby and starting a new job we never got our vacation. That is until our families surprised us and we adapted our schedule. We will be flying to the east coast at the end of this month for our beach vacation and I cannot wait! (Any tips for flying with an infant are appreciated!)

In lieu of my excitement I created a beachy manicure complete with sparkly texture, dry-brushed gradient, and some "scribbles."

Polishes used: Zoya Bar, Song, Rocky, Rebel, and Purity

Share your favorite summer manicure below. Also check out these fabulous summer manicures: http://www.nailpolishcanada.com/summer-2014-nail-art-challenge/ Don't forget to vote for your favorite while you're there!

Fun fact: I was proposed to on a beach 6 years ago today!

Nail Art Using the Zoya Summer Instagram Mini Trio Colors

Recently Zoya had everyone on instagram vote for their favorite colors from the Stunning and Irresistible Collections. The three polishes with the highest number of votes would be put together as a mini trio and given away for FREE with any $10 Zoya purchase. The votes came in and the following three lovelies won...

Tinsley, Rocky, and Hazel received the most votes! If you would like to snag your own mini trio put at least $10 of Zoya merchandise (but no color spoons) in your cart and then put 3SUM in the code box. Details here.

Here is a cute manicure that you could create when you get these three beauties:

And in reality, the possibilities are endless! You could purchase any other colors when you get these making the combinations and designs you could create infinite! If you don't already have these I highly recommend taking this opportunity to get these three for free with your $10 purchase:)

*My polishes are full size in all photos, the trio includes mini polishes*

Zoya Stunning Collection

Press Samples

How can these colors not make you smile? They're so bright and cheery! These happy cream finish polishes comprise the Zoya Stunning collection for summer 2013. Let's take a closer look at these delicious brights. All swatches show 2 coats without topcoat. (These images are HUGE so click on the picture for a closer look)

Darcy is a "sunny yellow cream." This bright, lemon yellow has a slight silvery shimmer in the bottle which is barely visible on the nail. I have a sneaky suspicion that this helps this yellow cream (& three other polishes) to apply evenly.

Thandie can best be described as a "citrus orange cream." This is the color that I was hoping to find in Arizona last year. Arizona has more of a yellow undertone while Thandie has a coral undertone. Thandie is my perfect creamsicle orange. This polish also has the ultra fine, barely there silver shimmer.

Micky is called an "amazing coral cream." Oh Micky, you're so fine. You're so fine you blow my mind. Hey Micky... (you were doing the same thing in your head) Micky sits there right on the border of coral and pink. Being the coral addict that I am, this makes me very happy:) (Also has the fine shimmer)

Yana, a "Geranium pink cream," also has the fine shimmer. Yana is the ultimate bright, summery, magenta pink. The color that is timeless and gorgeous on everyone. 

Rocky is described as a "serene blue cream." This color is so beautiful and relaxing. You can definitely get lost within its beauty. This is the perfect aqua blue with the teeniest touch of green to give it a slight turquoise tinge. This polish has no visible trace (nail or bottle) of any ultra fine shimmer.

Josie is a "grassy green cream." Josie is the most delightful jade polish I have ever seen. This is a fresh take on the color of the year (emerald), making it more summer ready. (no shimmer)

The Verdict:

I adore cream polishes! This collection just makes me love them more! These are all bright, juicy, and fresh while maintaining a classic cream finish. These all applied flawlessly, including Darcy (yellow). While I loved them all, the standouts for me are Thandie, Micky, and Josie. 

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