Happy New Year!

What a crazy year. Seriously, ups, downs, middles, late nights, early mornings, great people. I truly have loads to be thankful for as this year comes to a close. I have wonderful friends and loved ones, I'm employed, and I've become friends with all of YOU! You all have been such a huge part of making this year what it has been, and for that, I'm eternally grateful! You helped me reached my goal of 365 days, and helped me make the decision to keep going. You've understood and been patient when there are days (or multiple days) since I got the second job where I really just don't have the time to create a nail design and post it. You've emailed me ideas, you've offered both praise and criticism, and most of all, you've changed my life.

As we embark upon this new year ahead of us, I will do my best to continue to make this blog a place for inspiration and laughs, and make it a place you still like to visit.

My blog resolution is to make more time to respond to emails and posts (I DO read them all!!) and make sure I get swatching and reviews done in a timely manner.

And, now to the nails...

I used Orly Luxe as a base, with Color Club Sultry Diva over it. For the New Year Baby and Old Man Time, I used American Apparel Mannequin for the skin, American Apparel Hassid to outline, and MAC Vestral White for the white on the robes, sashes, and diaper. For Old Man Time's beard, I added a touch of American Apparel Hassid to the white to paint the beard, and for the scythe I used American Apparel Raccoon for the handle, and China Glaze Millennium for the blade. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite.

So... Happy New Year! May 2011 be the best so far, but not the best to come.

Konad Stamp M57

Good Morning it's Friday,

I promised myself that I was going to start working with my konad kit.  So, I pulled out plate M57.  It took several tries, it turned out okay but then I tried to get alittle artsy when I should have used my dotting tool. I just free hand the dots with the tip end of LA Colors Art Deco nailart lacquers.  Please don't laugh. Lol!  I'm laughing at myself.  What kind of dots are these. Ha, Ha.

China Glaze Mrs. Claus.  The stamp is a leopard print. Used konad special polish in white and LA Colors Art Deco nailart lacquers black and silver for the dots.

 Next time I will pull out my trusty dotting tool *-*

 Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

Happy New Year!

I'm actually not a chunky-glitter-polish person, but for today (well, actually tonight) I made an exception.. The beginning of the year 2011 is a once in a lifetime experience after all!! :O

I used one layer of Barry M - Cobalt Blue and two coats of China Glaze - Dorothy Who? on top of it. For me it's definitely firework on the nails!


Now I'm moving to the kitchen to bake a lot of yummy 'oliebollen' (free translation: oil balls, hmm, that actually sounds very very bad, ha-ha) for tonight!

I wish you all a ...

  

       HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! :party

4, 3, 2 and 1! The Top 10 of 2010 Cont.

Zoya Nail Polish 2010

 Best Selling Nail Polish and More!

The Countdown of Zoya's Top Ten  2010 concludes!  The end of 2010 is fast approaching. Here is a look back at Zoya's year in best selling polish, treatments and much much more!

The Sparkle Collection! 

Zoya Ivanka, Charla, Mimi, Alegra, Nidhi and Gilda 

The top selling collection of the year - The Zoya Sparkle Collection! Fun and sexy the Zoya Sparkle collection is an absolute must have! 

 

 Zoya Kelly

Collection: Wonderful

Urban and edgy the greige beauty- Zoya Kelly! She enchanted the runways of NYFW and the nails of thousands.  Zoya Kelly is the best selling Zoya Nail Polish of 2010!

 

 Zoya Color Spoons!

This year marked the arrival of Zoya Color Spoons. Made from actual polish this remarkable tool makes buying nail polish online - easy. This year Zoya Nail Polish sold almost 2 million color spoons! Color Spoons are now available in all shades of Zoya Nail Polish. Try it - Before you buy!

 Our Customers and Fans! 

A top ten list would be impossible without our customers. You help us every day by buying and using our products and spreading the Zoya word. You make our success possible and we thank you for it! A month ago we asked you to help Zoya Nail Polish reach 20,000 "likes" on facebook. You did it, in less than 3 weeks! We were incredibly humbled and happy to have so many fans.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Have a very Happy New Year!

Be sure to check facebook.com/zoyanailpolish January 3, 2011 for the code for the facebook 20,000 giveaway!
(Good for use 01/04/11-01/07/11 see Zoya Nail Polish on facebook for restrictions and details)




Missed the rest of the countdown? Read 10-8 and 7-5!

China Glaze "In the Mood Collection Chart

Look at this list,  interesting isn't it.  It's china Glaze "In the Mood Collection.  A collection of mood changing polishes.  I don't know the launch date of these.  I found a few at a dusty.

These are the ones I own.  So far I used CGMP28 glitter day glow rust to yellow.  My picture makes it look red but its really an orangy rust color.  It does change colors.  I like it because it makes it look like gradient nails.   

Which ones do you own?

I'll keep this chart over to my left side bar under "useful links" if you want to check for future use.

Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

World Inspired Colours by Herôme - Bogota

Today I have a nail polish on from Herôme, a Dutch hand and nail care brand. A while ago Herôme created a line of polishes inspired by the riches and colourfulness of the world. The name of this line: World Inspired Colours (W.I.C.) -you didn't saw that coming, ey? ;)-. They gave each polish the name of a city and this one is named after the capital of Colombia, Bogota. Bogota is a muted periwinkle coloured polish with rosy gold glass flecks in it. I don't know what Bogota (the city) has to do with periwinkle and goldish glass flecks, but I honestly don't care.. :O What's more important: I love glass flecked polishes and this one's no exception. They're so sparkly!

The application was ok. I bought this polish a year ago and it thickened a little, but after adding some drops of polish thinner (I finally found it!) you're good to go! This is two coats with top coat.

Thanks for watching!

I Spy....Essie, guess where!

During my early morning run as I stroll the Isles at Walmart guess what I saw! Right there on the endcap. Essie Walmart Exclusives.  Since Loreal bought Essie they must thought it was a good idea to put them in a big box store. 

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I don't know what to think.  The bottles are some what the same these have the name in "white" in front of bottles and still have the name engraved on sides of bottles.  

The colors could be dupes to the originals or other brands.  idk

The second row from the top the one far to the right looks like a dupe to RBL's Diddy Mow

Look a set for Funky French mani's 

There are lots of colors to choose from. I wonder is the formula on these the same? What about the price tag, too much for Walmart $7.75??  Will you be purchasing them? What are your thoughts!  

Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

Best of Zoya Nail Polish 2010! Top 10 of 2010 - The countdown Continues! 7, 6 and 5 !

Zoya Nail Polish 2010

 Best Selling Nail Polish and More!

The Countdown of Zoya's Top Ten  2010 continues  with numbers 7-5!  The end of 2010 is fast approaching. Here is a look back at Zoya's year in best selling polish, treatments and much much more!

Zoya Crystal 

Collection: Flame

Icy cool blue nail polish that begs to be noticed - Zoya Crystal. This light blue metallic foil nail polish with yellow gold flecks is complimentary to most skin tones and is fast becoming an all time Zoya best seller.

 The Color Lock System 

Featuring: Zoya Remove+, Zoya Armor, Zoya Anchor and more!

Everything you need to keep your nail polish on and beautiful! In 5 easy steps! It features the incredible award winning  Remove +, (fall in love with the three-in-one formula and great scent) Zoya Anchor (a flexible base coat that holds nail polish in place), Zoya Armor (Strong top coat that protects nails and adds shine), Zoya Get Even (Ridge filling base coat), Zoya Fast Drops (drying drops) and Zoya Renew (the ultimate polish restorative.) This year more people than ever before bought the Zoya Color Lock System! Try it today!

 

Zoya Charla 

Collection: Sparkle 

Zoya Charla is a Mediterranean bliss. Get lost, in this sea of rich blue and green polish with yellow and gold sparkle! Charla was one of the hottest colors of the year and a best seller! Get this vibrant color today at Zoya.com

Missed 8 - 10? Read it here!

Be sure to come back tomorrow to complete the countdown! 

It's a TWO-fer!

Hey all!! Two things for you today…

I know I've been kinda M.I.A. lately, I promise I'll be back! Been working from 8 am - 11 pm every day, which means i don't usually get home till 11:45-midnight. After this week and the holidays are over, my life should be ever so slightly less chaotic, so I'll be back to posting more regularly!

Also, there is a CROWN Brush sale on Hautelook today! I have a couple of their brushes that I purchased at the International Beauty Show this year, and I love them! :)

The sale includes several different types of brush sets, travel, professional, synthetic, non-synthetic, as well as a few different eyeshadow and lip palettes!

It's a great way to start a brush collection if you're starting out!

Check out the sale HERE!

BB Couture Erotic Night

During the cold winter month's I love burgundy's, purple deep plums.  Not only in nail polish, clothing eyeshadows and lipsticks too.  What I'm wearing today is BB Couture's Erotic Night.  It's a blacken plum.  What I also love about it, it's a jelly!  BB Couture has the most fascinating jellies ever.

Some friends decided to have a swap party.  Everybody brought their items anything from around the house you didn't want.  Once everyone arrived just grab items from someone else's pile. You know another mans junk is someones else's treasure. What a great way to get some cleaning done.  I wasn't able to attend.  My daughter picked up a  *pin* for me. She said my name was written all over it.

nail file, cuticle pusher (I think) or orange stick, scissors, nailpolish bottle. Isn't it cute *-* I know my fingers look weird I had a hard time positioning the pin. Lol!

Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)

Best of Zoya Nail Polish 2010! Top 10 of 2010 - 10, 9 and 8 !

Zoya Nail Polish 2010

 Best Selling Nail Polish and More!

The end of 2010 is fast approaching. What an exciting year in nail polish! This year Zoya Nail Polish added 36 new nail polish colors to its already diverse collection. Here is a look back at Zoya's year in best selling polish, treatments and much much more!

The Best of Zoya Nail Polish - Collections, Colors and Treatments.

Zoya Valerie

Collection: Flame

 Purple nail polish at its best. Zoya Valerie is love at first sight. Deep purple and red combine with microglitter for regal results. Always elegant Zoya Valerie shines from within and was a best seller in 2010!

Zoya Edyta 

Collection:Wicked

 Completely unique, the wicked Zoya Edyta. Dramatic olive green and blue with a sophisticated sparkle that's Zoya Edyta. Dare to have dark and mysterious nails.

Zoya Sarah

Collection: Flame 

 Classic holiday red nail polish with a kick, Zoya Sarah! Many found a new holiday favorite in Zoya Sarah! This cool red polish is packed with shimmer. Zoya Nail Polish in Sarah is destined to become a classic.

Look for the rest of the top ten this week!

China Glaze 'Tis The Season To Be Naughty and Nice Collection 2010'...Swatches Review

Here is China Glaze ‘Tis the Season To Be Naughty and Nice collection 2010. I know I'm late, but who wouldn't want to see this huge amazing collection again.  Here we go:

Snow: White creme, exactly like the name says it. Very opaque, used 2 coats.  I thought it would be a streaky mess, but it applied well.

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Party Hearty:  Clear base with red, green and gold glitter. Oh My! How I love this glitter and only needed 1 coat over snow.  I only did my thumb with party heart used 2 coats could have used another coat to make it more opaque.

Peace on Earth: Olive green shimmer,  Love the name and pray for it everyday!  Looks like a close dupe of China Glazes Cat eye from pictures I've seen.   

Jingle Bells: Gold shimmer frost, it's a soft neutral gold used 2 coats

Frosty: White snowy frosty finish, Used 2 coats visible nail line showing, but not in a bad way.  I like it!

Midnight Kisses: A gold foil, super shiny, I love it.  Used 2 coats 

Midnight Express with Cheers to you as a funky french

Cheers to you: Silver foil, so shiny and beautiful. The first coat was opaque for me, but I applied 2 coats.

Cheers to you with Midnight Express as a funky french

Phat Santa:  Deep red jelly, it makes me think of a candy apple, you know the best part the *candy*.  This is my favorite red ever.  (I'm liking reds now)  Yay!

Sugar Plums: A lovely burgundy plum shimmer with a light holographic finish.  Could be baby sister to the very hard to find China Glaze Crystal Ball. Used 2 coats.

Naughty and Nice: A very deep deep dark plum. Almost black, but it's obvious a plum color.  It's super shiny and used 2 coats.

Jolly Holly: A deep evergreen  shimmer. Makes me think of the forest.  Used 2 coats.

Party Hearty layered over Jolly Holly

Ruby Deer: Jelly red lighter in color then Phat Santa.  So vibrant and beautiful.  Used 2 coats.

Mommy Kissing Santa: A blacken velvet red shimmer.  It's lit from within, so beautiful. Used 2 coats.  

Little Drummer Boy: A deep blue shimmer.  It's a unique blacken blue to my collection. Loves it! Used 2 coats.

Mistletoe Kisses: A silver/green glitter, packed full of glitter.  Not bumpy at all. It's smooth to the touch. Used 2 coats. 

Mrs. Claus: A tinted red base with red/silver glitter.  Need 3 coats to cover well.  I think it would be better to layer it with a base and would only need 2 coats.  Again, this glitter was smooth to the touch not bumpy.  

Overall, I didn't have any problems with any of these. Nice smooth formula.  Most needed 2 coats except Mrs. Claus. she needed 3 coats.  Which is not a biggie just layer it first with a red creme.  I like the whole collection it's a nice variety.  I really love the gold and silver foils they really impressed me.  So, if you don't have this collection yet go get it at least purchase a few of them.

(These were sent to me for review)

Until next time please have a great nail polish day. (✿◠‿◠)