Zoya Ultra Pixie Dust for Fall 2014

*Press Sample*

  Hey lovely readers!  I'm excited to show you the newest Pixie Dust collection from Zoya.  This three piece collection is called Ultra Pixie Dust.  I have to say that of all the textured polishes I've used these have the best formula.  I used three coats on each polish.  Because of the jellyish base I just wanted to make sure any sparse spots were covered up.  It really gave each polish great depth.  Each polish has a sun picture on first then a shade picture.

Up first is Noir.  Surprisingly this is my favorite of the collection.  

Next is Arianna, a pink leaning red.

The third polish is Oswin.  This was the most textured of the bunch.  I think this one would make an amazing Christmas time red mani.

So what do you think?  Are you a texture fan?  These are available now at zoya.com and retail for $10.  Don't forget to give Zoya a like on facebook.

Until next time...

Sara

*Polishes were provided to me to review in exchange for my honest opinion.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Zoya Magical Pixie Dust for Summer 2014

*Press Sample

Hello everyone!  Today I have the new Zoya Magical Pixie Dust polishes for summer 2014.  This is my first time using the Pixies with the holo glitter in them.  I did just want the instructions said, no base coat and no top coat.  I have to say that these all applied really well.  I used three coats for all three polishes.  Each polish has a sun picture followed by a shade picture.

Let's start with my favorite of the three.  This is Ginni.  I just loved all the sparkles on my nails while I was wearing this.

Next we have Bar, a nude take on a texture polish.

Lastly we have Arlo.  This had the most color in the base of the three.

So for my first foray in to the Magical Pixie Dust polishes I'm pretty impressed by how easy they were to apply.  You can find these on Zoya.com and stay up to date with Zoya happenings on their facebook page.

Until next time...

Sara

*Polishes in this post were sent for review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

Generic Halloween Nails

Hi everyone!  I have a super generic Halloween mani that I wore last week.  This is Julep Cleopatra, a wax finish black, and Julie G Tangerine Dream, an orange texture finish.  The formula on Cleopatra was actually really good.  I had been expecting a pain after reading some blogs but mine was even in two coats.   Tangerine Dream took three coats to not have VNL.

This was my first time wearing a texture polish on a full nail and I have to say it weirds me out.  I can't stop touching it.  Both polishes wore really well.  I was surprised by how well.  I hope you all have a fabulous Halloween.  If work tomorrow doesn't ruin my current mani, I'll be sure to show it to you even if it's after the holiday.

Until next time...

Sara

SinfulColors Crystal Crush Review

Press Sample

Sun

Hello!  Tonight I have two polishes from the new SinfulColors Crystal Crush line.  These are super pretty texture polishes.  First up I have Treasure Chest, a gorgeous sea foamy color with golden shimmer.  This is two coats.  I don't have a lot of experience with textures but this one was super easy to use and it dried crazy fast.  Since I was going to be wearing this for a few days I wanted to add an accent nail with some interest.  I used Purple Gleam, the other color I received for review, and then used Treasure Chest to make some dots.  

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Shade

Next up I have Purple Gleam.  It has some super pretty sparkles in it as well.  Again the formula was great, two coats and quick dry time.

Sun.  See the sparkle on my pointer?

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Shade

I have to say that for my first full texture manis I really enjoyed wearing these.  It helped that I loved the colors so much.  The Crystal Crush collection retails for $2.99 and according to the press release is a Walgreens exclusive but I know some of my online polish buddies are finding them at Rite Aid as well.  There are 8 colors in this collection.  I'm definitely going to hunt down some more.  You can find SinfulColors on facebook here.  Are you a texture polish fan or are you just waiting for the trend to pass?  Let me know your favorite texture maker so I can check them out.

Until next time...

Sara

*The polishes in this post were sent to me by the pr company in exchange for my honest review.  All opinions are 100% mine.*

China Glaze Pool Party

Hello!  Today I have a bright, in your face polish for you.  I love neons and super bright polishes.  Summer collections are usually my favorite.  Although you'll find me in bright polishes all year round.  That may have to do with living in the Phoenix area though.  It's always so freakin sunny here.  Anyway, today I have China Glaze Pool Party, a super bright pink that pulls a little orangey red on me.  It's a neon so it took three coats to even out but I knew going in that neons are a pain in the butt.  I'm still not convinced that texture polishes are for me but I do own a few because I thought they'd be perfect for using with stencils to do simple designs.  My accent nail was done using a stencil from a Kiss Nail Art kit and Zoya Liberty.  I did not put topcoat over Liberty so the design was raised on my nail.

Overall I'm very pleased with this mani.  I will definitely be using more of my textures to do designs with my stencils.  Are you a fan of neons?  My all time favorite neon is China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise.  It's on my toes right now.

Until next time my lovely readers...

Sara

*I bought this polish myself when I was supposed to be polish shopping for a secret swap I'm doing.  I snuck this in at the register.  Totally worth it!*