Thks Fr Th Mmrs Giveaway (Zoya Nail Polish, Lipstick, & Hot Lips)

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I'd like to take this time to thank all of y'all who have supported my blog for the last 10 years! FUCKING TEN YEARS. If you haven't heard already (I've only posted about it briefly in an IG story back at the end of last year haha): We are moving to Sasebo, Japan.

The movers packed our stuff up in May, I've been home in Houston for the last 4 months, and I'm about to make my way to San Diego to join my Husband so we can fly out to Japan very, very soon. I'm not sure what the future will hold for this blog once I get to Japan, both in the immediate and distant future. I know I have a few more Zoya collections to swatch/post but we'll see what happens after that!

So, all that to say THANK YOU for everything. This blog has been a huge journey for me and I can only thank y'all for that. I've connected with people and brands that I never thought would happen. I'd like to host a quick giveaway of some brand new in the box Zoya items I found before the movers came! I apologize to my international readers, this giveaway will have to be US only to make my to do list easier.

a Rafflecopter giveaway Prize provided by Zoya. Giveaway starts 10/10/21 and ends at 12:00AM CST on 10/15/21. Giveaway open to US residents and those with US mailing addresses only. Must be 18 years or older and have a valid email address to enter. Winner has 24 hours to respond to claim prize. Lace & Lacquers is not responsible for lost/stolen packages, tracking number will be provided upon shipment.

ZOYA: Fall 2021 Nostalgic Collection [Mila, Rumi, Vivi, Austin, Cooper, & Becca]

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Zoya Fall 2021 Nostalgic Collection
Mila, Rumi, Vivi, Austin, Cooper, and Becca

Happy FALL, y'all! This evening I have the gorgeous cream collection from Zoya for Fall 2021. This collection had a lot of surprising shades, but none of them disappointed! Take a gander at my swatches after the jump!

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Summer 2021 EASYNEON Collection

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PRE-ORDER: AVAILABLE NOW!

Say hello to Zoya’s EASYNEON Collection! Our first frustration-free, new formula does away with special base coats and notoriously streaky application associated with traditional neon colors.

The Big10Free, environmentally friendly formula applies opaque in 2 coats, AND comes with the unique Z-Wide Brush for streak-free application. All the bright summer fun without the fuss!

ZOYA NAIL POLISH: 

• OAKLEY - fiery bright orange neon.

• ZELDA - beaming pink-coral neon.

• JANIE - hot fuchsia pink neon.

• BANKS - vivid violet neon.

• ECHO - deep lagoon blue neon.

• LINK - electric, kelly green neon.

                                    

10 FREE FORMULA: formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin,

dibutyl phthalate toulene, camphor, tphp, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and lead.

ZOYA SUMMER 2021 EASYNEON COLLECTION

AVAILABLE NOW AT ZOYA.COM

ZOYA: Spring 2021 Darling Colletion [Val, Kayleigh, Mara, Tweedy, Ella, & Joyce]

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Zoya Spring 2021 Darling Collection
Val, Kayleigh, Mara, Tweedy, Ella, and Joyce

Hey there! Today I have swatches of the 6 new polishes from Zoya's Spring 2021 Darling Collection. Lots of variations of color in this collection: 3 softer Spring shades, and 3 bright, fun shades! Check out my swatches after the jump :]

CBD LIVING: CBD Bath Salts 500mg [Relaxing Lavender, Zenful Amber Bergamont, Soothing Eucalyptus, & Refreshing Coconut Lime]

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CBD Living CBD Bath Salts 500mg in Relaxing Lavender,
Zenful Amber Bergamont, Soothing Eucalyptus, and Refreshing Coconut Lime

I was sent 4 CBD Bath Salts from CBD Living to share with y'all. CBD Living is a cannabidiol manufacturer and distributor, one of the fastest growing globally. They offer many CBD items: bath salts, gummies, chocolates, tinctures, vapes, topicals and more. I was excited to try CBD Living's Bath Salts as I have tried their tinctures (unflavored, candy cane, and pumpkin spice latte) and I'm a big fan of the quality and price. Check out more about their bath salts after the jump.

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Spring 2021 Darling Collection

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AVAILABLE ONLINE FEBRUARY 12TH

Introducing the Darling Collection for Spring 2021 featuring an array of
effortless and fun shades that make painting your nails an
easy and sweet experience – perfect to start a New Year with. 

This assortment offers half subdued tones, and half bright pops of color,
all in our wearable cream formula. 

ZOYA NAIL POLISH: 

• Val –  Zoya in Val can best be described as a relaxing mid-tone sky blue cream.

• Kayleigh – Zoya in Kayleigh can best be described as a calming light lilac purple cream.

• Mara – Zoya in Mara can best be described as a soft, muted rose-toned mauve cream.

• Tweedy – Zoya in Tweedy can best be described as a bright and uplifting bubble-gum pink cream.

• Ella – Zoya in Ella can best be described as a refreshing coral cream with a kiss of pink undertones.

• Joyce – Zoya in Joyce can best be described as a juicy hot pink cream.

10 FREE FORMULA: formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin,

dibutyl phthalate toulene, camphor, tphp, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and lead.

ZOYA SPRING 2021 DARLING COLLECTION

AVAILABLE 2/12/21 AT ZOYA.COM

OPI Damone Roberts 1968, JINDIE NAILS Soul Surfing, & FINGERPAINTS Sparkle Top Coat

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Fingerpaints Sparkle Top Coat, OPI Damone Roberts 1968
and Jindie Nails Soul Surfing

Going through my stash to decide what to purge before the big move (if you didn't see on my IG Stories, we are moving to Sasebo, Japan), and in typical Lacey fashion... I got distracted by layering pairings. So I present to you, after the jump: OPI Damone Roberts 1968 layered with Jindie Nails Soul Surfing and Fingerpaints Sparkle Top Coat.

Holiday Snow Nail Art

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Holiday Snow Nail Art

I haven't been able to get the idea of a sponged on snow "French manicure" layered with a ton of different glitters out of my head, so I finally did it. I really wasn't feeling green or red this year for some reason. I can't decide if this looks like a magical, sparkling snow day (I've never had a snow day soooo I'm just guessing here LOL) or a pretty, glittery snow globe!

Macro Shot: Holiday Snow Nail Art 

I applied a light base coat of Finger Paints Sparkle Top Coat (a super oldie but a goodie iridescent micro glitter in a clear base) and then lightly sponged on the "tips" with Zoya Snow White. I actually ran out of makeup sponges I used for nail art after 8 years, so I reached for a regular 'ol dish sponge. I think the pore size of the dish sponge actually made it look more like snow than a makeup sponge would have created, which is more apt for a more solid nail art look. I think the dish sponge created the light and fluffy look I was going for.

Next, I haphazardly and lightly layered on scattered silver holographic top coat: Hungry Asian Dream Car. Then I layered on Essie As Gold As It Gets (a clear base packed with small gold flakies, I highly recommend this polish if you can still get your hands on it!) followed by Zoya Dallas ("clear base with silver glitter, large white hexagonal glitter, and small white glitter running throughout"). 

I think the combo of all those glitter toppers makes it JUST busy enough to make it visually interesting without being over the top. This nail art idea also looked great without the glitter top coats too.

Happy Holidays, y'all!

These items were sent for review. My opinions of the brand are my own and are not influenced in any way. Please read the disclaimer tab for more information about my reviews.

ZOYA: Transitional 2020 Naturel 4 Collection [Evelyn, Cami, Barrett, Adeline, Vivan, & Marlowe] & Naked Manicure Ultra Glossy Seal Top Coat Review

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Zoya Transitional 2020 Naturel 4 Collection
L→R:  Evelyn, Cami, Barrett,
Adeline, Vivan, and Marlowe

It's already that time... time for transitional collections! The Naturel 4 Collection features 5 neutral, mauve-toned creams and a versatile shimmery blue duochrome polish. Zoya has also released a new "Ultra Glossy" top coat. Check out the latest from Zoya after the jump.

ZOYA: Holiday 2020 Intriguing Collection PART II [Nico, Eunice, Regina, Meredith, Nisha, & Koley]

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Zoya Holiday 2020 Intriguing Collection
L→R: Nico, Eunice, Regina,
Meredith, Nisha, and Koley

Hey, y'all! Just popping in to share the last half of the Intriguing Collection. They're having a Black Friday sale that runs until 11/29/20 where you can get the ENTIRE Holiday 2020 Collection for FREE with the purchase of $35+. Click here to check out the sale details, and click here to check out Part I of my Holiday 2020 Collection review. Or, check out Part II after the jump!

ZOYA: Holiday 2020 Intriguing Collection PART I [Soko, Beverly, Avi, Brett, Isti, & Lottie]

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Zoya Holiday 2020 Intriguing Collection
L→R: Soko, Beverly, Avi,
Brett, Isti, and Lottie

The holidays are creeping up on us, y'all! Time for some fun holiday colors and some glitz. Zoya has a new 12 polish collection for the Holiday season called Intriguing. Today I have 6 of those polishes to share with you. Check the swatches out after the jump!

Halloween Skull Stamping Nail Art

Pin It Halloween is SO CLOSE! Even though we may not be celebrating Halloween as we "normally" do, spooky nails are always a must do for the spooky season. 😊 

Zoya Amy stamped with Polish & Co Opposite Of White

Zoya Amy stamped with Polish & Co Opposite Of White

I love how Zoya Amy's shimmer shines through the dark black polish. I used Polish & Co.'s Opposite of White, which is my ALL TIME favorite black.

I can't tell you the last time I stamped my nails, but GEEZE what a difference using a clear stamper makes compared to the ones when I first started blogging! It's SO much easier to line up and place the pattern on your nail. Really takes out the guess work or needing to gently remove the pattern to redo it haha. 

CH49 Cheeky Plate

I used the skull print from the Cheeky CH49 stamping plate. I also used a stamper from Uber Chic Beauty that I bought maybe 2-3 years ago. I have the XL Clear Short, XL Clear Tall, and the XL Clear Stamper Head with Ring Holder and they are all FANTASTIC! No sponsored, I purchased them myself. Their customer service is also great to work with. 

I hope to get some more nail art in before the end of the month, but we'll see!

Have a Spooky Day,

My opinions of the brand are my own and are not influenced in any way. Please read the disclaimer tab for more information about my reviews.

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Holiday 2020 Intriguing Collection

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AVAILABLE ONLINE OCTOBER 15TH

Zoya’s newest collection, INTRIGUING, has arrived for Holiday 2020! 

This collection offers a wide range of winter-themed shades and finishes including 

metallic greens, wintery blue micro-shimmers, and red-toned purple creams. 

This variety embodies the magic of the holidays.

ZOYA NAIL POLISH: 

• Nico – celadon-toned pearl with a touch of silver shimmer blended in. 

• Eunice – chartreuse metallic green.

• Regina – alluring dark emerald green metallic.

• Meredith – twinkling midnight sapphire blue with an icy light blue shimmer.

• Nisha – deep royal blue-violet metallic.

• Koley – ruby pink metallic.

• Soko – wintery Poinsettia red cream.

• Beverly – dark purple-toned red cream.

• Avi – smoky greige cream with a hint of red-brown.

• Brett – deep charcoal indigo cream.

• Isti – wintery steel blue, textured PixieDust with a pop of brilliant royal blue for added vibrancy.

• Lottie – soft champagne pearl with a hint of glistening shimmer blended in.

10 FREE FORMULA: formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin,

dibutyl phthalate toulene, camphor, tphp, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and lead.

ZOYA HOLIDAY 2020 INTRIGUING COLLECTION

AVAILABLE 10/15/20 AT ZOYA.COM

ZOYA: Fall 2020 Luscious Collection PART II [Wanda, Patrice, Teresa, Andrea, Bentley, & Sharon]

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Zoya Fall 2020 Luscious Collection:
(TOP) Wanda, Patrice, Teresa
(BOTTOM) Andrea, Bentley, Sharon

Hey there! Back again with the 2nd half of the Zoya Fall 2020 Collection. This half features 6 pink and purple shades. If you want to check out Part I, click here. Click over the jump or scroll on down if you want to check out the polishes above! :)

ZOYA: Fall 2020 Luscious Collection PART I [Lisa, Soleil, Tasha, Mel, Lou, & Tommy]

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Zoya Fall 2020 Luscious Collection:
(TOP) Lisa, Soleil, Tasha
(BOTTOM) Mel, Lou, and Tommy

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST FALL!? This year has been both incredibly slow and fast at the same time haha. But, nonetheless I'm so happy to see the Fall collections rolling in. Zoya knocked it out of the park this Fall. While I'm hesitant to say it... I think this may be my most favorite Fall collection they've ever made! Today I have 6 of the 12 polishes swatched for you after the jump:

ZOYA: Summer 2020 Splash Collection PART II [Eclipse, Jodi, Emma, Leilani, Celi, & Greta]

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Zoya Summer 2020 Splash Collection
(TOP) Eclipse, Jodi, Emma
(BOTTOM) Leilani, Celi, and Greta

Hey! Today I have the 2nd part of Zoya's Summer 2020 Splash Collection. This half is packed with more fun bright colors and a glitter topper! If you want to check out the first part of this collection, click here, otherwise check out the swatches of the polishes above after the jump!

ZOYA: Summer 2020 Splash Collection PART I [Kristie, Harbor, Jessica, Maren, Fisher, & Corinna]

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Zoya Summer 2020 Splash Collection
(TOP) Kristie, Harbor, Jessica
(BOTTOM) Maren, Fisher, & Corinna

Hi there! Today I have half of the Zoya Splash Collection for Summer 2020. This half is packed with some super pigmented creams polishes and gorgeous golden shimmer polishes. It's really hard for me to declare a favorite because these are some great colors!

Check out the swatches after the jump.

Pride 2020 Rainbow Nail Art

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Rainbow Gradient French Manicure

Happy LGBTQ Pride Month, y'all!

I randomly came across an IG post of the rainbow mani I did for the San Diego Pride parade a few years ago, and decided to re-create them in a different way! Soooooo... I did a quick and easy rainbow French mani. I used vinyl stripes to get a clean line (which, I guess over time lose their stickiness haha it was not fun!) and cosmetic sponges to apply the polish in a gradient effect.

I used Butter London x Allure in Nude Stilettos as my sheer base the following polishes:

Red: Zoya Sooki (not pictured, it's on my thumb with pink haha)

Pink: Zoya Kristie

Orange: Zoya Cam

Yellow: Zoya Pippa (THE BEST YELLOW EVER!)

Green: Color Club Wild Cactus (I think, it has no label)

Blue: Zoya Maren

Purple: Zoya Jessica

There's a sneak peek of Kristie, Maren, and Jessica. Those I'll have up on the blog shortly, they were just too good not to use for this rainbow mani. 

"Pride is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of 1969,
where folx in the queer community fought back against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn
in New York City. The uprising was a catalyst for the LGBTQIA+ rights movement in America"
- @DrLaurenFogelMersy

Love always wins,

These items were sent for review. My opinions of the brand are my own and are not influenced in any way. Please read the disclaimer tab for more information about my reviews.

PRESS RELEASE: Zoya Summer 2020 Splash Collection

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AVAILABLE ONLINE MAY 15TH

Diving into Summer 2020 is SPLASH, 

 featuring a variety of classic and fun creams – to playful and exciting micro-shimmers. 

Have fun in the sun with this cheerful collection that has a little something for every nail polish lover.

ZOYA NAIL POLISH - $10 ea.

• Eclipse – a glistening silver with holographic rainbow sparkles. 

• Jodi – a pale ice-cream pink cream.

• Emma – a starfish coral cream with a touch of pink undertone.

• Leilani – a glistening pink grapefruit with gold micro-shimmer.

• Celi – a sweet cherry red with gold micro-shimmer.

• Greta – a ripe tomato red cream.

• Kristie – a deep magenta popsicle pink cream.

• Jessica – an African violet cream.

• Maren – a vibrant nautical blue cream.

• Harbor – a tropical emerald sea green cream.

• Fisher – a sun-kissed seafoam with a stunning gold micro-shimmer.

• Corinna – a naked blush with a kiss of golden sheen, delicate and fresh.

10 FREE FORMULA: formulated without formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin,

dibutyl phthalate toulene, camphor, tphp, parabens, xylene, ethyl tosylamide, and lead.

ZOYA SUMMER 2020 SPLASH COLLECTION

AVAILABLE 5/15/20 AT ZOYA.COM

COLOR CLUB: Neon Stained Glass Nail Art

Pin It Hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy, and slightly sane during this situation of a pandemic. I've seen a lot of cool "stained glass" painted windows and doors (like this! I don't know this blogger, but thought I'd pass the idea along in case someone hasn't seen it!).

As tempted as I am to paint my huge sliding glass patio doors, live in an apartment who would probably freak out if I painted it  even if it's temporary haha. So, I decided the second best thing would be to paint my nails (obviously). I had an idea for a ton of random colors but was gravitated to some Color Club neons in my collection.

Neon Color Club stained glass inspired nail art

Neon Color Club stained glass inspired nail art

I really like how this came out! The mix of a neutral cream polish and neon has always been visually intriguing to me. Plus a little color right now goes a long way.

I couldn't find my striping tape, I think I threw it away out of frustration, so I just used a striping brush to create the random triangular shapes. As much as I'd prefer a full mani, my nail art skills are a little rusty so 4 nails took forever (I did my right hand too haha).

The colors I used were Color Club: Barely There (neutral/nude), Foxy Mama (neon orange with gold shimmer), Not-So-Mellow Yellow (florescent yellow shimmer), Peace, Love, & Polish (hot pink with gold shimmer), and a no-name bright blue (I think it's name is Endless Summer).

Barely There took a really long time to dry for some reason, which really backfired in layering the neons over it... causing it to take forever to dry. Even with my Zoya/Qtica drying drops, I couldn't get the art to dry until the next day - WHOOPS! As much as I love this neutral, I think I'm going to have to trash it. Still enjoying this mani, even if it has some sheetmarks lmao *facepalm*

Have a great day!

These items were (probably) sent for review (I can't remember lmao). (But if they were...) My opinions of the brand are my own and are not influenced in any way. Please read the disclaimer tab for more information about my reviews.