Zoya Dove

Zoya Dove from the Intimate Collection is listed as a delicate, pale grey cream, and it really is just that with a hint of blue in it.  You can't see it here, but wait until you check out this color in the shade.  I used a base of Zoya Anchor, 2 coats of Dove and a top of Zoya Armor.  The formula was very nice, and well - delicate.  ^_^

In the sun, you can see how this isn't as slate grey as others I've swatched, but more of a slushy wet concrete color.  It actually reminds me a bit of our minivan after a dust storm.

Then you stick this color in the shade and WHAT?!  Check out all that blue in there!  It's like a whole other color!  I was actually really happy because this is the grey I've been looking for.  Can I go dance in a circle now?  Love love love.  Very happy girl here - be sure to check out this collection, especially next time Zoya has a special.  You can also order just the spoon!


Zoya [official website] can be purchased on their website for $8/bottle.

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.

Nicole by OPI One Less Lonely Girl Additions

Please enjoy the following press release from Nicole by OPI about the new 8 additions to the One Less Lonley Girl collection


NICOLE BY OPI ONE LESS LONELY GIRL
8 New Lacquer Additions


Nicole by OPI is unveiling eight more shades in the One Less Lonely Girl collection! With colors created by Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, these eight new Nail Lacquers are inspired by Justin Bieber’s songs and his devoted fans.


The One Less Lonely Girl Collection was conceived to raise awareness for Pencils of Promise, an organization that builds sustainable schools for underserved children in the developing world. In addition to educating consumers about this non-profit, Nicole by OPI has committed to building two such schools.


LACQUERS

My Lifesaver

Go overboard in color with this soft mint green!

“Baby” Blue

A sweet light blue that totally loves you.

One Time Lime

A vibrant lime that’s worth your time.

I’m A Belieber

This popular purple has quite the following.

Red-y to Runaway Love?

Run away with this riveting red.

Make U Smile

Mood-boosting bunches of silvery glitter!

I’ve Got Bieber Fever

This gorgeous dark plum is super contagious!

Not A Gold Bigger

A genuinely glamorous gold that you’ll never take for granted.

AVAILABILITY
January at Walmart and February at select Target, Sears, ULTA, and other retail locations, for $7.99 each.


ABOUT PENCILS OF PROMISE
Pencils of Promise, a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, builds sustainable schools, partnerships and solutions to enable basic education for underserved children in the developing world. More information about Pencils of Promise is available at pencilsofpromise.org.

Catrice Enter Wonderland

Please enjoy the following press release from Catrice (I'm pretty darn sure the names of the polishes are wrong, but I'm waiting for confirmation of the proper names)

Welcome to wonderland! Springtime exuberantly makes the winter come to an abrupt end. The new Limited Edition “Enter Wonderland” by CATRICE is here! From March until May 2011, intensive, bright colors and a glamorous platinum shimmer allow your imagination to run wild and inspire a passion for make-up, trends and surprises. Mysterious today, sophisticated tomorrow. And the day after tomorrow …? “Enter Wonderland” by CATRICE is unique, full of great effects and always enchanting!  

Enter Wonderland by CATRICE – Ultimate Nail Laquer

High color intensity, perfect shine and up to 7 days durability with just one stroke of the brush? Would you prefer a glossy finish or metallic effects? Anything is possible in wonderland with 

Forbidden Apple

Lavenderlicious

Wonderland Green Card

Miracle Heaven

Around 2.49 €*.

Enter Wonderland by CATRICE – Tip Painter

Glamorous platinum effects combined with imaginative colors – that’s the nail fashion trend for the 2011 spring season. The Wonderland Tip Painter has an extra-fine brush to create tips and ornaments in this exact ultra-fashionable platinum shade. Simply magical! Available 

Wizard's Gold

around 2.49 €*.

Essence Whoom! Boooom!!!

Please enjoy the following press release from Essence.  (I think the names of the colors are wrong, but I'm still waiting for confirmation from Essence)


essence is entering the spring season with a bang! whoom! boooom! In March and April 2011, the new “whoom! boooom!!!” trend edition lets us leave the dark, cold winter behind with a splash of color. The extravagant products and unusual screen print designs are also reminiscent of one of the most popular art genres of our times, pop art! The expressive colors of the new essence whoom! boooom!!! products provide you with plenty of inspiration for your next night out. If you’re getting ready for the party of the year or heading out on a shopping spree with your best friend, the range of colors helps you achieve creative looks in a trendy pop art style. Bright colors are effortlessly combined with strong grey and black shades creating works of art like those by Roy Lichtenstein or Andy Warhol. Your face is a canvas ready to be painted! 


essence whoom! boooom!!! nail polish
Say goodbye to the grey winter months for good with these four expressive nail polish colors. The multitudes of cool colors are enough to make even Andy Warhol jealous! Available in 

chacalaca

andy, you're a star

you've got the art

roy's red

Around 1.79 €*.


essence whoom! boooom!!! mini nail files
essence knows how to create so much more than a stylish eye-catcher—their new mini nail files are also an essential companion when you’re out and about. The files, in a colorful pop art design, are perfectly protected in a tiny to-go-box so that you have them wherever you are! Available in

POW WOW

Around 1.59 €*.


essence whoom! boooom!!! nail sticker
Let your nails speak for themselves! That’s the motto of the new, self-adhesive nail stickers. Hilarious speech bubbles and cool images give your nails the ultimate finishing touch with a bit of the pop art style! Simply stick on your nails and share your pop art with the entire world. Available in

hey ya!

Around 0.99 €*.


essence “whoom! boooom!!!” will be available in stores in March and April 2011.

China Glaze Light As Air vs Zoya Marley

So now that you've seen both of them separately, let's check them out together.  From the bottles, they look a lot alike, but how close are China Glaze Light As Air and Zoya Marley?


For Light As Air, I used a base coat of Seche Natural, 2 coats of polish and a top coat of Seche Vite.  For Marley, I used a base of Zoya Anchor, 2 coats of polish and a top of Zoya Armor.

In the sun, you can tell just slightly that Marley is darker than Light As Air but it's not completely obvious.

However, in the shade, it's a little bit more obvious when looking at the ring and pinkie fingers.  I'm kinda torn - I'm not sure which one that I like better... that's why I'm all about having both!  ^_^

Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration.  For more information, please read this post.