Coming soon...Zoya Delight

Get ready for mouth-watering spring delights from Zoya! Inspired by the soft and airy colors of the season, Zoya Delight serves up three cheerful creams and three turquoise flash metallics for an updated, flirty way to wear pastels! All in the full-coverage, long-wearing, Big5Free* formula Zoya Nail Polish is famous for.

 ZP772/Rayne: Dewy, spring blue with an energizing turquoise metallic flash.

ZP773/Lillian: Faded aquamarine with a glossy cream finish.

ZP774/Tiana: Palette-cleansing ‘pistachio gelato’ green in a glossy cream finish.

ZP775/Daisy: Refreshing ‘lemon merengue’ yellow with a turquoise metallic flash.

ZP776/Leslie: Soft spring lavender with a turquoise metallic flash.

ZP777/Eden: Classic spring flower pink in a glossy cream finish.

**BIG5FREE: Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

AVAILABLE 02/02/15!

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!

$9 (US)

Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com

Coming soon...ZOYA NATUREL SATINS

The next generation of Zoya Naturel is almost here! Introducing, Zoya Naturel Satins, a collection of six new, neutral nail polish colors in an ultra-wearable, low-sheen, chic satin finish. A hybrid between matte and glossy polishes, the new Zoya Satin* formula provides opaque coverage and is longer lasting than traditional matte shades. The flawlessly smooth finish hides imperfections and creates a luxurious, satin finish nail look.

·      ZP782/Leah: Lavender tinged taupe, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

·      ZP779/Rowan: Creamy suede taupe, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

·      ZP781/Sage: Mossy sage green, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

·      ZP778/Tove: Misty slate grey, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

·         ZP780/Brittany: Rose mauve cream, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

·         ZP783/Ana: Light toasted almond, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

*Zoya Satin is not intended to be worn with a top coat. For best results: Prep nail with Zoya Remove Plus Nail Polish Remover, apply base coat and finish with 2 thin coats of any Zoya Satin Nail Polish.

AVAILABLE 01/15/15!

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!
$9 (US), Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com

WANT MORE?

COMING SOON -  Zoya Satin Seal Topcoat!
Turn any color into an elegant Satin finish beauty with just one coat!

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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Here is my spooky manicure!

I poked around pinterest to get some easy nail ideas.  I'll breakdown the nail designs with each nail individually.

Index "Frankenstein" Nail:  I applied 2 coats of Zoya "Josie", and once it was semi-dry, I applied KBShimmer "Eclipse" with a brush in a track-like pattern, ALA Frankenstein.

Middle "Who's out there?" Nail: I applied 2 thin coats of KBShimmer "Eclipse". Once it was semi-dry (dry to the touch), I applied OPI "Alpine Snow" and Sally Hansen "Mellow Yellow" (old version) with a dotting tool.  Once that was "semi-dry", I applied KBShimmer "Eclipse" with a smaller dotting tool to the centers in varying angles. :)

Ring "Web" Nail: I don't like spiders, but I don't mind webs. I applied 2 coats of Orly "Shine" (my favorite silver) , and once it was "semi-dry", I applied KBShimmer "Eclipse", with a nail striping brush. This is a brush that is very long and makes great straight lines. Then, I  followed it up with a smaller brush to make the web-connections.   The connections were much harder, I'll have to perfect my technique with a thinner brush than I used.

Pinkie "Vampire" Nail: Super easy.  I applied 1 coat of OPI "Alpine Snow- Matte", and then 1 coat of regular OPI "Alpine Snow"

NOTE: I've discovered when working with white polishes, that if you first apply a matte version then the regular version, you get less drag and complete opaqueness without waiting for the dry time.

After that was "semi-dry", I applied, 3 red dots using "Zoya "Rekha" with a dotting tool, and then 3 red thin lines using a nail art brush, down towards the tip of the nail. I filled the rest of the tip using the brush, to make it look more "blood-like".

Thumb "Eyeball" Nail: This was a bit harder.  First I applied two coats of OPI "Alpine Snow", using the same method I used on the "Vampire Nail", then I applied  Zoya "Yummy" using my largest dotting tool, and smoothed it out in a circular motion, until I thought it was the right size. Getting this to be a "perfect" circle was hard for me. :( Once it was "semi-dry", I applied KBShimmer "Eclipse" with a dotting tool, on top.

While that was drying, I drew on the red veins using Zoya "America", with a nail art brush.  Then I grabbed OPI "Alpine Snow" and made a small dot, at an angle.  

NOTE: To clean up the blue eye, I used OPI "Alpine Snow-Matte" to quickly and easily cover-up the not-so "circular parts".  Matte polishes are perfect for covering up mistakes.  They are super opaque and dry fast.

I waited 20 minutes, before I applied my final 2 coats of top coat, because of the all the varying layers.

 















Overall, I am in LOVE with my Halloween Manicure!

Happy Halloween! Keep It Sweet!

Zoya: No Tricks, Just Treats!

Forget the tricks - today it’s all about the TREAT! We want you to have an extra Happy Halloween, so let’s set aside the creepy costumes and horror films (at least for a minute) and focus on our favorite part - the goodies! Now you can treat yourself with any 3 Zoya Nail Polish shades for just $15. With Zoya's selection of over 300 different shades in a variety of flawless finishes, you'll be ready to dress up your nails beyond Halloween!

Get ANY 3 Zoya Nail Polishes for $15
NOW (10/29/14) – Sunday, November 2 (11:59pm EST).http://www.zoya.com/content/category/Zoya-Nail-Polish-Halloween-Treats.html
Use Code:
ZOYATREATS

How it works:1. Add at least three nail polish colors to your shopping bag along with any additional items you would like to purchase.
2. Enter code ZOYATREATS into the coupon code field and press “Apply Code”.
3. Complete check out, review and submit order.

Share the spirit of Halloween with your friends - Tag and share using #ZoyaTreats so no one misses out!

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Valid online only at www.zoya.com through 11/02/14, 11:59pm EST. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons, codes or promotions. Shipping & Handling fees apply. Continental US only. Excludes Zoya Nail Treatments and Color Spoons. Art of Beauty is not responsible for incorrect addresses, credit card entry errors, web related issues or any errors associated with declined credit cards. Returns or exchanges of promotional items not permitted. Code must be entered at time of purchase. One code per account - code cannot be reinstated for canceled orders. Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing if volume warrants it.

Enter The Zoya Color Laboratory!

Go Mad For Zoya & WIN*!

Are you "MAD" for Zoya?! Now's your chance to bring the color of your dreams to life! Step inside our virtual color labooooooratory (muahahaha) to experiment with color and finishes to "mix" your very own shade. The Zoya color animator offers various pieces and parts (finishes, opacity and hues) to play with - feel free to use the description section to elaborate on your masterpiece. Give your creation a name, submit it, and there's a chance we will bring it to life!

NOW - Thursday, October 31st (10:00am ET) Piece together your creation for a chance to have it custom created just for you! The highest voted shade will win, so don’t forget to share your creation with your friends and family after it's been submitted!

http://www.zoya.com/content/category/Halloween_Color_Lab_2014

How It Works:

1. Go CRAZY! (You know we are) Create a custom shade using the Zoya Polish Animator
2. Name your creation and describe any additional elements you would add to the polish.
3. Submit (and don't forget to share!) your custom shade for a chance to bring it to life! Have more than one color you’re mad about? Create as many as you'd like!
4. One winner will be selected on October 31, 2014 at 9am EST

*Terms and Conditions
Purchase not necessary to enter. Valid Art of Beauty account required in order to participate. Enter NOW through 10/31/14 (9:00am ET). One winner will be selected and contacted by 5pm ET 10/31/14. Please allow up to two weeks for production of custom shades. Winning shades will be created based on Zoya's Creative Director's interpretation of the description and cannot be returned, exchanged or duplicated at a later date.

*Info. provided by PR

Mash-Up: Bar fight, with Spencer!

Yep, I'm BACK!   I've got my new camera and a new nail shape and I am back in business!

It's not exactly FALL here in Southern California, today will be a whopping 108 degrees. So since Mother Nature is stuck in the summer...so are my nails, LOL!  Today I combined a gorgeous creme from Zoya with a gorgeous Pixie Dust from Zoya.

I combined Zoya "Spencer" with Zoya "Bar".

I applied two coats of "Spencer" to the nails, and on the accent finger I applied one coat of "Spencer", and then one coat of "Bar".   After the manicure dried I applied my usual two coats of top coat to the entire manicure, and then topped the accent nail with one coat using a matte top coat.  I like the added texture the matte top coat adds to the Magical PixieDust polish.

"Spencer" is a rich camel cream from the Naturel Deux Collection for Spring 2014. I applied well in two coats and dried in the normal dry time.

"Bar" is a magical pixiedust in a glittery nude topaz from the Magical PixieDust Summer Collection for 2014. It applies best over another color in one coat. Applying a similarly matched base color before applying the pixiedust, not only allows for easier removal, but it requires less coats for opacity.

I love how well thee two color go together, as if they were made for one another.

Tomorrow, I will post my review of the two full collections, but I simply had to show you, my combo first.

Keep It Sweet!

*Product provided by PR for review. 

Zoya:FALL 2014-COLOR SEDUCTION, ENTICE & IGNITE

Inspired by the classic wools, textured brocades and metallic accents of the season, Zoya's new  ENTICE & IGNITE collections create a palette of lush, deep color including wines, browns, navies and greys.

Zoya ENTICE delivers six new, glossy, intensely pigmented, full-coverage cream colors.

ZP748 ­ Nyssa: Milk Chocolate Brown, Full-Coverage Formula.

ZP749 ­ Claire: Rich Burgundy, Full-Coverage Formula.

ZP750 ­ Veronica: Brilliant Wine, Full-Coverage Formula.

ZP751 ­ Margo: Red Plum, Full-Coverage Formula.

ZP752 ­ Ryan: Classic Indigo, Full-Coverage Formula.

ZP753 ­ Genevieve: Leather Grey, Full-Coverage Formula.

Zoya IGNITE offers a six shimmering red, gold, copper and purple liquid metal metallics.

ZP754 ­ Autumn: Varnished Copper Liquid Metal.

ZP755 ­ India: Deep Red Gold Liquid Metal.

ZP756 ­ Teigen: Violet Plum with Copper Liquid Metal.

ZP757 ­ Sansa: Deepest Eggplant with Gold Liquid Metal.

ZP758 ­ Remy: Indigo with Copper & Gold Liquid Metal.

ZP759­ Yuna: Grey with Copper & Gold Liquid Metal.

COLLECTION PRE-ORDER STARTS August 12, 2014

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!

$9 (US) Available on Zoya.com and at finer salons and spas.

*BIG5FREE: Formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

*Info sent by PR

Zoya Summer 2014 Tickled and Bubbly Collection: Swatches and Review

Ready for summer? Here are the 2 summer collections released by Zoya earlier this year!
(I took these pictures before my recent nail shape change) :)

I love summer collections and Zoya always delivers! First up, the Tickled Collection.

Zoya "Tilda"
2 coats, no top coat

Kermie! This totally reminds me of Kermit the Frog. This is an apple green creme that applied perfectly in two coats.

Zoya "Ling"
2 coats, no top coat

*swoon* You know I love my blues!  This is a perfect cyan blue creme, that reminds me of the perfect swimming pool, refreshing and cool! This applied well in two coats.

Zoya" Rooney"
2 coats, no top coat

Pretty in Pink.  This is a bright pink creme, more of a medium pink and less "barbie pink" :) It applied well in two coats, no complaints.

Zoya "Kirtridge"
2 coats, no top coat

Bubble gum! This is a perfect bubble gum pink, think "Bazooka", but unlike "Bazooka" this is smooth and not hard, LOL! Applied perfectly in two coats.

Zoya "Wendy"
2 coats, no top coat

I love corals! This is a pink coral, and it applied like a dream, no issues and it was perfect in two coats!

Zoya "Rocha"
2 coats, no top coat

Say HELLO to my new best friend! This is a medium orange creme with a slight pink tone to it. It also has a subtle shimmer to it that really makes it stand out. This is my favorite of the collection and was perfect in two coats.

For the Bubbly Collection I decided to split my manicure into two halves. One half of my nails are the color by itself, and the other half is layered over the corresponding color from the Tickled Collection, except for one. :)

Zoya "Stassi"
Index and Middle finger 2 coats, no top coat.
Ring and pinkie 2 coats over "Tilda", no top coat.

A kelly green base with a iridescent glitter and added golden shimmer. This reminds me of a mermaids tail :)

Zoya "Muse"
Index and Middle finger 2 coats, no top coat.
Ring and pinkie 2 coats over "Ling", no top coat.

A gorgeous cyan blue base with iridescent glitter and added golden shimmer. This reminds me of "Charla", but more blue than green. Gorgeous!!

Zoya "Harper"
Index and Middle finger 2 coats, no top coat.
Ring and pinkie 2 coats over "Kirtridge", no top coat.

This has a very opaque pink base with iridescent glitter and an added gold shimmer. I love the fact this is very opaque on its own, and does not require a base color. Nice job!

Zoya "Binx"
Index and Middle finger 2 coats, no top coat.
Ring and pinkie 2 coats over "Rooney", no top coat.

A darker pink jelly base, than "Harper", with the added iridescent glitter and golden shimmer.

Zoya "Jesy"
Index and Middle finger 2 coats, no top coat.
Ring and pinkie 2 coats over "Rocha", no top coat.

This has  orange tinted jelly base with iridescent glitter and added golden orange shimmer. The golden shimmer really adds a nice touch to this polish, I like it better layered than on its own.

Zoya "Alma"
Index and Middle finger 2 coats, no top coat.
Ring and pinkie 2 coats over "Arizona" from the Summer 2012 collection, no top coat.

A perfect match!  When I saw this color, I knew there was a Zoya creme that matched and I found it in "Arizona".  "Alma" is a nice bright golden peach jelly with added iridescent glitter and golden shimmer. Just like the previous color, the golden shimmer is very nice in this color.

My favorites are "Rocha", "Wendy", and "Jesy".  Which ones are your favorites?

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!

$9 (US)
Available on Zoya.com and at finer salons and spas. 

Keep It Sweet! 

*Product sent by PR for review.