Just a quick note and some bad nail art

press sample/purchased by me

I'm still alive, just in the middle of ruining my hands cleaning, assembling boxes and packing said boxes with the contents of the living room so the painters and then the carpet guys can get in.  Details on the home reno are on Curmudgeonette.  My kitchen is oak, sage, and copper with a steampunk vibe, so since I promised myself to practice my stamping, I got out a steampunk Bundle Monster plate and stamped!

The base is Zoya Sage, natch, and the stamping was done with Spa Ritual Running with Wolves.  I need to practice, practice, practice, but here's a picture anyway:

Thanks for sticking around, and there will be more (and hopefully better) nail art in my future!

Nails of the week--Zoya Sage and Vespa

press samples

After I'd swatched the Naturel Satins, I couldn't resist doing my nails in Sage with an accent nail in Vespa.  The colors are almost identical!

The manicure has lasted all week, and when I went to Home Depot to pick up my new switchplates, the salespeople were extremely complimentary.

It won't surprise any of my long-time readers to know that said switchplates are copper. ;-)

Zoya Naturel Satins

press samples

I'm back, and I think I'll be posting about the absence, but today I have the Zoya Naturel Satin collection for your viewing pleasure--pics and comments after the jump.

Coming in January: Zoya Naturel Satins

press release

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.

Leah: Lavender tinged taupe, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
Rowan: Creamy suede taupe, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
Sage: Mossy sage green, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
Tove: Misty slate grey, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
Brittany: Rose mauve cream, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
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!

Zoya Naturel Deux

press sample

The Zoya Naturel Deux collection is now available, and I've got swatches galore after the jump!

Zoya Naturel Deux (2)

press release

more is more…
Inspired by the desire to expand the popular neutral palette of the Zoya NATUREL collection, six (6) NEW, full-coverage creams in deeper hues were born.

Perfect as every day go-to colors, the Zoya NATUREL DEUX (2) collection bridges the transitional gap between late summer/early fall 2014 with three, rich brown family shades and three plum based beauties. All in the long-wearing, BIG5FREE formula Zoya is known for!

ZOYA NATUREL DEUX (2) - 2014

ZP742 – Spencer: Camel Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

ZP743 – Chanelle: Toasted Almond, Full Coverage Formula.

ZP744 – Emilia: Dark Chocolate, Full Coverage Formula.

ZP745 – Marnie: Deep Warm Plum, Full Coverage Formula.

ZP746 – Aubrey: Medium Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

ZP747 – Madeline: Muted Rose, Full Coverage Formula.

COLLECTION PRE-ORDER
STARTS JULY 21, 2014

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!

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

Art of Beauty
(makers of Zoya)

Zoya Naturel collection

press sample

Six pretty palate cleansers are available from Zoya right now.  The Naturel collection contains three neutral cremes and three soft color cremes, all in the typically wonderful Zoya formula.  More details after the jump!

                                       

Zoya Nail Polish Naturel collection

        press release

The natural nail only better... 

The Zoya Nail Polish Naturel collection masters delicate tone on tone color with six new, full-coverage (opaque) neutral nudes with a pink undertone, that can be worn beautifully alone or stunningly together to create modern tonal accents.

The Look: It’s not about matching - it’s about coordinating colors with slight tonal differences to create interest.

Zoya Naturel Collection:

• Chantal: French Vanilla Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

• Taylor: Light Toffee Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

• Rue: Boudoir Blush Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

• Brigitte: Bombshell Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

•Odette: Sultry Maroon Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

• Normani: Sable Mauve Cream, Full Coverage Formula.

COMING SOON…

The Zoya Naturel Nail Polish Collection available online at Zoya.com January 01, 2014.

ZOYA IS THE NATUREL COLOR OF FASHION!

$9.00 ea. (US)