Have you Liked Zoya on Facebook yet?

True to their word, Zoya reached their 20,000 Likes before 2011, so today they will be releasing the code to get your 3 Free Bottles of Zoya Nail Polish (a $21 value).  You do have to pay for shipping which is about $7 so it's well worth it.  The code will be available both on their website and ONLY on their Facebook fan page (just click on "Filters" and choose "Just Zoya Nail Polish and Treatments" so you don't see all the Fan Spam as I call it).


For pictures of all the Zoya Nail Polish I have reviewed, please click here.


Enjoy!


Edit 12:37 CST: Updated to reflect the posting via Zoya that states the code will ONLY be available on their Facebook page and will not show up under their "my promos and codes" section of your Zoya website account.


Edit 2:24 CST:  The code is live!  Go check it out on their Facebook page!

Urban Decay 15th Anniversary 24/7 Eyeliner Set Available!

It's back!  On Cyber Monday, Urban Decay announced that 2011 was their 15th Anniversary of being a company, and were going to be releasing some amazing collection sets to celebrate.  Today, the 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils were released on Urban Decay's website.  The price isn't cheap at $92 but you are receiving 15 pencils and their "Grind House" Double Barrel Sharpener (a value of $264).  Don't worry about not getting yours right now if you can't fork over the cash - this will be available in Ulta and Sephora come February.  I'm seriously wanting to wait until Sephora has it ONLY because I get the Sephora Reward Points to become a VIB.  Oh you reward programs.  You get me every time!


I don't have the official press release pictures (still working on that), but for now you can visit Temptalia's review on this box set, complete with swatches and product pictures.  Enjoy!

2011 Bloggies

The 2011 Bloggies nominations have started - have you even heard of it before?  I haven't.  ^_^


The only category that really interests me is the "Best Fashion or Beauty Weblog" which was previously named "Best Fashion Weblog".  Last year's winner was Cupcakes and Cashmere, which I have heard of once before in passing.


Now, I don't have any fashion posted on PolishGalore, and no real "beauty" passed nail polish, but there are some amazing blogs I follow that I will be narrowing down to nominate.  Here's my list:


[1] FrmHeadToToe  Nominee: Jen
Now granted Jen is a friend of mine, but I absolutely love her blog and have for some time.  I really think she deserves to win, point blank, but I'm also biased.


[2] Temptalia  Nominee: Christine
This is probably the most comprehensive makeup blog I've seen, constantly posting new collections, looks, and information.  I routinely bring up her blog on my iPhone when shopping for MAC, Urban Decay and a few other favorites.


[3] Scrangie  Nominee: Scrangie
I consider her to be the Holy Grail of nail polish blogs... this is another one that's saved on my iPhone for when I'm shopping in stores for new polish colors and lines.


[4] Vampy Varnish  Nominee: Kelly
Kelly just recently started blogging about makeup as well as nail polish and I've found her posts to be really informative as well as helpful especially when it comes to wear-ability.


[5] All Lacquered Up  Nominee: Michelle
One of the things I love the most about this website is that there are lots of comparison pictures to look at.  That is one of the best kept secrets of makeup - you don't have to spend $18 on a bottle of Channel when you can find a $3 bottle of Hard Candy for the same price.  She also introduced Shellac to me which I'm still dying to try in 2011.


[6] Lacquerized  Nominee:  Michele
One of the most well organized polish blogs out there in my opinion.  Wonderful pictures, excellent articles, well organized and clean looking website - definitely a favorite.


So now I have to narrow it down between these six.  There are many more amazing blogs out there, and more than belong in my list as well.  Make sure you nominate your favorite - we all deserve a chance!

Revlon Grape

Sometimes I just can't help myself and I want to binge buy.  The day I walked into CVS was one of those days. I spied this rack of Revlon products (among their Fire and Ice line) and since I'm a sucker for purple sparkly polish, I snatched this one up.  I believe it was around $5 for this "top speed, one coat" polish that is supposed to be dry in 60 seconds.  Grape is a dark purple with red and blue particles but is officially listed as a pearl.


I used a base of Seche Natural, one coat of Grape and a top of Seche Vite.  The nails were dry to the touch within 60 seconds (before the Seche Vite) but still scratchable/nickable.

In the sun you can barely see the blue and red sparkles.

The shade just washes out this color completely - not one of my favorites anymore.  I hate when polish is so dark it looks black or is just completely washed out without sun.  Still a good color and one coat coverage is always nice but it's going back on the shelf for awhile.


Revlon can be found in several grocery and drug stores - price may vary from $3-5.  Check out their website for more information.  You can also follow them on Twitter or like them on Facebook.

Blogs of Note

HAPPY NEW YEAR! (again)  Today is actually my parents wedding anniversary.  It makes me all warm and fuzzy to know they still love each other.  ^_^  Here's some more...

First today is Cosmetic Cupcake.  Chelle posts a mix of makeup and nail polish with some amazingly cute nail art included.  She has medium nails and features a variety of items since she's located in Australia but visits Hong Kong for family.

Next today is Crystal Polish.  This blog is written by Sarah and Jason who are very in love.  While I'm 99.8% sure that the nail polish is only worn by Sarah, it's very refreshing to see a man's perspective on nail polish - color and finish.  Also, apparently Jason crochets, and I'd a sucker for a scarf.  Just saying.  Crystal has medium nails and even does some water marbling!

Last today is CucumPear's Onyx Phalanx.  Think lots of green and pink.  Owner Amira originally was blogging about makeup but it evolved into a purely nail polish blog with layering, freehand nail art and Konad.  She has medium nails.

Enjoy!