So you know Zoya names all their nail polish after women - I've never met an Alegra yet, but you're out there - I know it. Going back to the Summer 2010 "Flash and Sparkle" collection (Alegra was in Sparkle), this is a fuchsia pink sparkling metallic (glass fleck).
I used a base of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of Alegra and a top of Zoya Armor. Formula was superb.
Fuchsia? Glass fleck/sparkling metallic? Slight duochrome in the bottle? LOVE IT.
Super smooth formula? Buttery look on the nail? YES PLEASE.
Purple sparkles?! Okay, just slay me now. I'm in love with you Alegra. LOVE.
Zoya 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.
Yay reds! Power reds! Today from the Wicked side of Zoya's 2010 Fall Collection Wicked/Wonderful. First is Carrie Ann. My Mom loves Dancing with the Stars, and I always love the way the announcer says "Carrie Ann Inaba!" This is a lovely "venetian red sparkling metallic" (glass fleck). Venetian Red was first recorded as a color name in 1753 and is a darker shade of scarlet. (Thank you Wikipedia!)
I used a base of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of Carrie Ann and a top of Zoya Armor. Formula was amazing on this color. I really do love glass flecks/sparkling metallics because they have the look of glitter without the problems of glitter.
No sun for these (BOO!) but look how this color just glows! So amazing.
Indoors with the flash - not the best picture but shows that you don't see my nails (like with Zoya Cola). Really love this color though, I must say. While not the most unique, there is definitely a difference in each one. I can't wait until my major project is done and I can show how each one is different.
Zoya 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.
Okay seriously? I cannot STOP thinking about Zoya coming to life, ever since this hilarious post from The Daily Nail. I literally just bust out laughing especially at the very end, when Gemma goes to sleep. LOVE it.
Today's Zoya red is Karina from the Wicked/Wonderful Fall 2010 collection - Wicked side. It's a salsy little garnet red sparkling metallic (glass fleck, whatever) and it's pretty hot. I used a base of Zoya Get Even, 2 coats of Karina, and a top of Zoya Armor. Formula was pretty perfect.
LOVE this color - love sparkling reds! I like that glass fleck/sparkling metallics look like glitter but don't wear like glitter. Big thumbs up.
I especially love how this looks in the shade - just look how it sparkles and shines!
Ending off with indoors and a flash - still just lovely as ever... a must have in my collection because it's just definitely a winner.
Zoya 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.
I have never been good at nail art. I try but I just don't have the patience I guess. Milani has come out with 10 different nail art lacquers each with a precision brush that actually helps you make those fine lines. Above are Black Sketch, a black creme and Art of Gold, a gold glitter.
Check out that brush tip! It's definitely to the point.
I went over my existing Milani manicure of Bijou Bronze (which had a top coat) and just drew whatever came to mind. I ended up with this (sun then shade).
On the far left (pinkie), you can see that Art of Gold didn't work well by itself as a line burst like I did with Black Sketch on the ring finger. On my middle finger was a crown in Art of Gold and I just filled in the rest with the Black Sketch, although in the shade it appears I did a horrible job. The best use of Art of Gold was actually OVER Black Sketch on my index finger - go figure. Overall these nail art lacquers were GREAT. I'd actually go get the others based on this experience.
Each Nail Art Lacquer is $4.99.
You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens. You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
Small break from the Zoyas to give you another brand - Milani. They are currently having a giveaway for a Flip Camera on their Facebook page. Just "Like" them, and then enter on the left hand size where it says "Flip Camera Sweepstakes." Contest ends June 10 at 12 noon PST (which they mean PDT but whatever... I always forget).
I can purchase Milani at CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens but the ones in my town NEVER get new collections. I've been waiting for the 1-coat glitters since December with no avail. :[
Bijou Bronze is a brownish red, slightly metallic finished polish (who'd have thought) and applied well. I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Bijou Bronze and I finished with Milani Quick Dry Top Coat.
Oh look, more cloudy weather. BOO. I do love how firey this looks though - very nice.
You can definitely see my ridges when not wearing a ridge base. I also apparently got something stuck under my middle nail. And these were all taken before I got a manicure - oops.
Overall for my first experience with Milani, this was nice. Good coverage, nice price at $4.50 a bottle.
You can visit Milani on their website and purchase directly or buy it in stores like CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens. You can Like them on Facebook, follow their Twitter and subscribe to their YouTube Channel.
Disclosure: The product[s] in this post was [were] provided to me by the company for consideration. For more information, please read this post.
