Zoya Arlo

As most of you know I have a thing for textured polish and own almost all of the Zoya PixieDusts because, well...I need them.  I may not wear them all the time but as long as they are in my possession, that's fine with me.  (Now I really sound like a hoarder.)

Zoya Arlo is one of the newer Magical PixieDusts that came out recently.  It is a fuschia base with super chunky holo glitter and when it dries it's super textured.  I used two coats for these swatches and just can't stop staring at my nails.   If I haven't been into polish lately, this is definitely turning me back in the right direction.  Now I just need the other two to complete my collection.

Which is your favorite of all of the Magical PixieDusts?  I think this is mine by far.  Let me know in the comments below. (:

Zoya Harper

So I wasn't super crazy over the Tickled and Bubbly collection from Zoya until I went to Ulta and happened across this super cute pink polish with a name I did not know.

This is Zoya Harper.  I ended getting this one and Muse along with Arlo because there was a Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal, and then they gave me a free bottle of Monet.  I was really drawn to Harper because of the iridescent glitter inside.  It looked like little rainbows so of course, I had to have it.  I used three coats for these photos because the pink base was kinda sheer.  Other than that I loved it.

Which polishes from the Tickled and Bubbly do you love?  Let me know in the comments below.  (:

Zoya Harmonie

Well I told you all there would be some nail art today but I couldn't think of anything to put on them and I'm super exhausted.  Like face-rolling for real.  I decided it would be easier for me to just post what I already have done and not rush to create some nail art.

Today I am showing you Zoya Harmonie.  I always say Zoya makes the best purple polish and this one is right up there with the rest.  I needed three coats for these swatches because it does have a thinner formula, but it's so pretty.  The finish is a little bit pearly  but not so bad that you can see all the brushstrokes...only a little.  I feel like I should have tried OPI Lay Down That Base before I put this on but I wanted you all to see it how it really is, and I love the way it looks.

Sorry again for no nail art but if you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments below.  Otherwise I'm just going to rely on Pinterest for inspiration. (:

Dark Rose Mani

Hey Everyone!  I can't wait to show you all this mani.  I don't even know how I came up with it, but it's so ME!  Let's check it out!

I started with two coats of a sparkly dark grey that I mixed myself awhile ago.  Then I used Julep Joy (mauve) and Zoya Posh (red) to create the abstract roses.  Then with my go-to black creme, Sinful Black on Black, and a super skinny nail art brush I added random curved lines to make the roses look like actual roses and less like red and mauve blobs.  Then with the same black polish, I did a color block.  I also used Zoya Veruschka mixed with a little Zoya Zuza to create the perfect green leaves and then I added a matte top coat and done!

I think this is such a cool, gothic style mani with a little bit of a girly flare.  It's definitely something I would be seen in if it were a fabric.  I actually used to have a dress that sort of looked like this but I lost it.  ):  I think someone stole it to tell the truth.  Hmmm...I should look into that.

Well I hope that you all love it as much as I do.  I know it's not Spring/Summer looking but, like I said, it's so ME! (:

Zoya Solange

Finally!  I got my hands on Zoya Solange.  It's been a while so I can't remember where exactly I got it, but I remember it being really cheap.  I told myself for the longest time that I didn't need it but I was so wrong.  I might be crucified by some that I know for saying this, but I LOVE yellow polish!

Zoya Solange is part of the second set of PixieDusts that Zoya released.  I think it was the Summer set.  I used two coats and probably should have went for a third but it's difficult to tell there are bald spots in person.  It dries matte just like all of the PixieDusts except this one contains a gold metallic pigment that is exclusive to Zoya.  I feel like this is the perfect shade to welcome the warm weather that has been coming our way.  It just makes me want to hang by the pool with my shades on.

Does Solange make you feel happy and fancy-free?  Let me know in the comments below! (:

Red Dog Designs Down With Love w/ Accent

Hi Everyone!  *waves*

I've really been loving this mani with a textured accent nail so much lately so I had to share it with you all.  I've been doing it in all kinds of different colors since I have, not all, but almost every mainstream textured polish out there.

First I used three coats of each Zoya Carter on my ring finger and China Glaze Creative Fantasy on the rest.  Carter is still my favorite textured polish out of all of them.  I just can't help it.

Once all three coats were dry I applied one coat of Red Dog Designs Down With Love.

*side note:  Does anyone else remember that movie Down With Love starring Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger?  I absolutely love that movie and used to own it but can't seem to find it after all of those moves.  Also Renee Zellweger is a fellow Texan and only grew up about 30 minutes from where I live now.*

I didn't need to fish out any of the glitters from DWL which is great.  They seem to just gravitate toward the brush so really I had to put some back.  My nails are too small to hold that many shaped glitters.  I hope you all enjoyed this mani as much as I did.  This is so fun in all color combinations so expect to see it again.  lol  Have a great night!

Red Dog Designs Tainted Love

Hey there!  I am just getting home from my kickboxing class so I'm sure you can imagine, I'm worn out and tired.  I already took a bath so don't worry...I'm blogging to you clean. lol  I am so excited to show you all the polish I have today.  I may be a little late on it because it's technically a Valentine's Day polish (or anti V-day) but it's such a fun polish that I will be wearing all of the time.

Red Dog Designs Tainted Love is not only my first Red Dog polish, but one of my new favorites as well.  I used Zoya Trixie as a fun base color and then layered two coats of Tainted Love over that.  It is such a fun glitter polish with green squares and hexagons and black hearts and skull shapes.  I think I love the skulls more than anything but also the fact that it's green...my favorite color...really puts it over the edge for me.  Just so awesome.  I can't wait to layer it over other colors and to buy more Red Dogs.  I bought all three from the V-day collection and am kicking myself for not getting more.  I'm sure the boyfriend would be kicking me out if I bought anymore polish.  lol

So what do you all think about this awesome polish?  Do you own any Red Dog polish?  If so, which ones are your favorite?  Let me know in the comments below and have a great night!

Zoya Stevie Skittlette

Hey Everyone!  How is your morning going?  I hope you all didn't forget to turn your clocks forward one hour?  I have all mine set to do it automatically so I hope they did or else I'll be in trouble tomorrow when I show up to work an hour late.  lol

Anyway I am so proud of myself because I was able to get so much done yesterday around my apartment and I still had time to go out and run and do a fun skittlette mani for you all.  In case you are all wondering what a skittlette manicure is exactly, I found this definition from So Nailicious.

skit·tle·tte: Not quite a full skittles look, a skittlette manicure is one with at least two different accent nails.  Pick any formation you wish, but for a true skittlette at least two nails need to be the same (the others can all be different) OR two pairs of identical nails and a different nail.

I even had to ask some friends of mine if this mani was a true skittlette.  lol

The base color I chose is two coats of Zoya Stevie.  I just received it in a swap and I love it.  I was going to post just the swatch for you today but I couldn't wait to show you the nail art so I'll save it for another day.  For the nail art I just used Sinful Color Black and Black and Zoya Purity.  For the feather and stripes I just used a striping brush and dipped it straight into the bottles and for the dots, obviously, a dotting too.  This was a super fun and easy mani.  The hard part was really just letting it dry.

I hope you all enjoyed this.  It seems like my friends really love it so get to commenting and tell me what you think!  (:

Zoya Lux

Yea!  I finally got home from my fitness class and now I can show you the very last polish in the Zoya Magical PixieDust trio.

Zoya Lux is a dusty pink textured polish with the larger holo glitters.  I used two coats just like the others.  This one was by far the most textured.  It was very gritty and actually snagged a sweater at work today. lol I love that too.  I just didn't like that the formula was thick.  Not goopy or hard to work with, just a little on the thick side.  I'm too scared to use thinner in it though.  I don't know what it might do to the texture, if anything.  I won't risk it though.  Anyway, I love this shade, but not as much as the other two.  Zoya Cosmo just kills me everytime I see it.  

Zoya Cosmo

Ok so I have the second polish in the Zoya Magical PixieDust trio and I think it's my ultimate favorite.  I mean, like, my favorite textured polish out of all of the brands.

Zoya Cosmo is soooo gorgeous!  It's a silver base with the same chunky holo glitters that are in all three of the Magical PixieDusts.  I only needed one coat but I used two just so I could get more glitter.  lol  I don't even know what else to say about this.  I love it for Spring.  I love it for the holidays.  I love it for a night out on the town.  I think this is just a great texture to wear year-round.  And don't for one second think that I won't.  lol

Have a great night and I'll have the last of the trio for you tomorrow.

Zoya Vega

Ok you guys.  I suck.  lol I'm really trying to get it together and get back to posting everyday since the holidays have been over.  I really just want to say sorry, not sorry because my blog has really taken a back seat in my life since the new year began but for a good reason.  I became a vegetarian in June 2013 and it really changed my life for the better.  It made me want to focus more of my time and energy on my health which is why I'm not able to post everyday anymore.  I get out of work, I come home and eat dinner then I either run at the park or take fitness classes.  Once I get home I have to take a shower and then it's bedtime.  I don't really give myself a lot of time to sit down and focus on my blog.  I've been trying to swatch on Sunday so that I have something for you all, but it get's tough sometimes.  I know I have some new followers and thank you to the older ones for sticking around, but I'm going to be better at managing my time and blog.  I promise.  So keep coming back because I really love that I get to share my love of polish with all of you.  And the few comments I get are greatly appreciated.  I reply to all of them (eventually) so keep 'em coming. ♥

Sorry for that, but I had to get it out there.  Now on to the good stuff.

Zoya Vega is one of my new favorite polishes because, well, it's a textured polish (which I love) but it's the chunky texture which I love the most.  The whole Magical PixieDust trio reminds me a lot of the first OPI sands and I still wear and love those to this day.  Vega is a metallic baby blue texure with chunky holo glitters that pop in the light.  I used two coats and let both dry completely before taking these photos.  I would have shown you all three, but guess what?  I didn't have time to swatch them all.  Are you surprised?  lol

Again thank you to everyone who comes to read my posts everyday.  It's gonna get good again. Have a good night!  (:

Zoya Purity

I was a little hesitant to post this one at first because I had some issues with the last white swatch I posted a long time ago.  It was China Glaze White on White and it turns out that my sloppy (and non-watermarked) photo is pretty popular around the internet for some reason.  It was stolen by another blogger claiming it to be her own and also eBay and Etsy sellers in which they photoshopped their nail decals on top of the white nail and then watermarked it with their shop name.  Can you believe I actually had to pull out legal documents on them?  All over a white nails, but it was my white nail so I fought for it.  Now that I have a watermark of my own I'm hoping these will stay safe on my page.

Zoya Purity is the best white polish I think I've ever owned.  I always love to have a white mani when it gets warmer outside.  I think it's like my way of ushering in the new season.  I used two coats of Purity for full opacity.  At first I thought it was a bit streaky, but as it dried it self-leveled which is always a great quality for cremes to have and you probably know how much I hate cremes.  They just never look good unless they self-level because, let's face it, no one is perfect at painting nails.  At least I know I'm not.

So hopefully no one will steal this photo too and I can blog peacefully.  Have a great night!  (: