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Zoya Wednesday Swatches, Review & Comparison

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Zoya Wednesday Swatches & ReviewIt’s Wednesday! Happy Hump Day!

You may have heard of a nail-polish group online called “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink”. Hehe, well, how about wearing Zoya Wednesday on Wednesdays? 😉 I think it’s a great way to celebrate the middle of the week.

Aqua nail polishes like Zoya Wednesday are always a treat to wear. They’re flattering on so many different skin tones, and I find myself reaching for them often when the mercury rises.

Do you have a particular colour that you reach for more in the spring and summer?

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Nail Art: Zoya Skittle Manicure Using 4 Colours from the Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Collection

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Zoya Surf & Beach 2012 Collection Skittle Manicure SwatchesFrom the minute I first saw the colours from the Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Collection all lined up and pretty, an idea for a skittle manicure came to mind. (I used Zoya Reagan, Lara, Shelby, and Arizona!)

You’ll remember that I previously did a neon skittle manicure and loved the way it turned out. So I had to try more skittle nails!

I have a tough time pulling off pinks, but with the gradient effect, it seems to work.

Okay, maybe you’re thinking, “That orange looks out of place.” Instead of accenting my ring finger (aka my candy-corn-shaped nail), the baby finger and my thumb got the royal treatment.

As you know, I don’t usually wear pink nail polish (unless it’s neon, of course), and the orange made it more wearable for me…probably because it’s an unexpected touch. (Plus my pinkie finger is such a rebellious little guy.) 😉

It hit me – if you use just the pink polishes for your skittle manicure, you could totally rock this in October for Breast Cancer Awareness!

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Zoya Yasmeen Swatches & Review

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Zoya Yasmeen Swatches & ReviewAfter wearing the neon skittle manicure, a contrast was needed. Zoya Yasmeen fit the bill with a seductive rich purple full of intoxicating shimmer.

I’ve had this beauty in my stash for years, and it’s fine time that I showed it off. This is a pretty hue that’s a staple for any purple polish lover!

Zoya Yasmeen is vampy, which may make you think more of the fall and winter. But I tend to wear whatever colour I want regardless of the season, and this certainly filled the void for a dark hue that I was craving so badly. 🙂

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Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures

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Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures smallerToday I’m excited to share with you the Zoya Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Collection Press Release & Promo Pictures!

Wow, this week I’ve posted more press releases in such a short time than I ever have before! I hope that you don’t mind. I really enjoy sharing information about new collections and hearing your thoughts on them. 🙂

(Don’t worry – this blog will never turn into a just-posts-about-press-releases blog!)

Zoya is a brand that I really like because they often come out with a wide spectrum of lacquer colours and finishes. There’s really something for everyone.

However, it bums me out that their website doesn’t ship to Canada and that Canadians can’t participate in their incredibly amazing online promotions.

I’ve bought several Zoya polishes from Trade Secrets, and that’s pretty much the only physical store where I can find this brand. (If you’re Canadian and have another brick-and-mortar source, please let me know!)

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Zoya Adina Swatches & Review

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Zoya Adina Swatches & ReviewGreen and purple are my two favorite colors to wear on my nails. Sometimes, I can’t choose between the two.

This is where duochrome and multichrome polishes come in. They don’t force you to pick sides – you get to enjoy the best of both worlds as the colors dance on your nails with a slight shift of the lighting. Absolute love!

Today I bring you Zoya Adina, which is a beautiful multichrome featuring purple, green, and a hint of pink. Continue reading →

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Nail Art Tutorial: The Grapes of Wrath Nails

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The Grapes of Wrath Manicure & TutorialNail art is so much fun, especially when it’s food-related! Am I hungry? Probably! I’m hungry for fun(ny) nail art!

Today I wanted to do grape nail art, but decided to put a little quirky twist on it. Here are my The Grapes of Wrath Nails!

Haha, as you can see, the middle finger has a bunch of very upset red grapes. Maybe it’s because the other clusters of purple grapes are staring at him and smiling. Who knows? (I wanted to make the red grapes look angrier, but I goofed up on the eyebrows. Should’ve made the angle more acute.)

What do you think is the background story here? Is Mr. Red Grapes upset because he’s being judged?

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. And when life hands you sour grapes, make quirky nail art! Continue reading →

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Nail Art Tutorial: Strawberry Nails

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Easy Strawberry Nail TutorialFor a long time, I’ve been wanting to create Strawberry Nails. Not only am I a huge fan of the fruit, but I am a child of the 80s and was in love with Strawberry Shortcake!

Then on Tuesday, I came across an absolutely adorable strawberry manicure on one of my favorite nail blogs ever – Steph’s Closet! (Steph is a real sweetheart & I’ve followed her blog for years.)

She makes everything look easy, and she is the Queen of Polka Dots…hehe! (Check out the link to her strawberry nail post at the bottom of mine. If you stop by, tell her that Mary sent ya!)

For these strawberry nails, I wasn’t sure which pink polish to use. But then the Nail Polish God spoke: China Glaze Strawberry Fields! (I love it when lacquer makes the choice obvious for me…hehe!)

Then, for the dots and leaves, I used a mixture of OPI, Zoya, and Konad polishes.

Further along in this post, I’ve included a tutorial with step-by-step instructions and photos in case you want to put your own spin on this.

I’m having a lot of fun doing fruit nail art. What do you think of my strawberry nails? Would you like to see me attempt other fruit-inspired manicures? I’d love to try more! Continue reading →

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