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!

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 :]

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!

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 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.

ZOYA: Spring 2020 Calm Collection [Colleen, Emerson, Leif, Vee, AJ, & Laura]

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Spring 2020 Calm Collection
L→R: (TOP) Colleen, Emerson, Leif
(BOTTOM) Vee, AJ, and Laura

Spring has sprung and... everything is covered in pollen and I hate it. What I don't hate is Zoya nail polish! This year Zoya release the Calm Collection for Spring 2020. It reminds me of a combo of a neutrals collection and a spring collection rolled into one: 3 colorful, yet softer, shades and 3 neutral/nude shades. Check out all 6 polishes after the jump!

ZOYA: Holiday 2019 Twinkling Collection PART II [Rosa, Gabi, Sedona, Jen, Alessia, & Jett]

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Zoya Holiday 2019 Twinkling Collection
L→R: (TOP) Rosa, Gabi, Sedona
(BOTTOM) Jen, Alessia, Jett

Not too much longer before Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa! Zoya is serving up some sparkle in this half of my Twinkling Collection swatches. If you missed Part I, click over here. Otherwise, if you're looking for some fun colored polishes: check out Rosa, Gabi, Sedona, Alessia, and Jett after the jump!

ZOYA: Fall 2019 Sensual Collection PART II [Etta, Ripley, Michaela, Vesper, Elliot, & Ashton]

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Zoya Fall 2019 Sensual Collection
L→R: Etta, Ripley, Michaela, Vesper, Elliot, and Ashton

ANDDDDD we're back after some technical difficulties haha. Which is fine because I have Part II of the Zoya Fall 2019 Collection and for most of the US, a cold front just rolled through! Sorry south Florida, you'll just have to admire these jewel tones and pretend it's chilly out. If you missed Part I, click here, and if you're ready to take a look at the next 6 polishes jump on over!

ZOYA: Summer 2019 Barefoot Collection [Joey, Tessa, Keira, Marcy, Liza, Robbie, Dacey, Rie, Walker, Eleni, Bee, & Dallas]

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Zoya Summer 2019 Barefoot Collection
TOP: Set A - Joey, Tessa, Keira, Marcy, Liza, Robbie
BOTTOM: Set B - Dacey, Rie, Walker, Eleni, Bee, Dallas

After a long time no swatch (haha) I present to you the Zoya Barefoot Collection! After somehow losing these polishes in a random box during our move 2 months ago, I can't wait to share a little summer with y'all. I love this summer collection from Zoya because it has a good mix of polishes for everyone. Plus, after 2018's summer collection [Part I and Part II] (just wasn't for me), I'm SO happy to see a wider variety of colors this year. Check out the swatches after the jump!

SALLY HANSEN: Insta-Dri Matte Metallic Collection [Burnished Wine, Molten Mauve, Rose Flush, Gold Rush, Smoldering Teal, & Smokey Silver]

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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Matte Metallic Collection
L→R: Burnished Wine, Molten Mauve, Rose Flush,
Gold Rush, Smoldering Teal, and Smokey Silver

Hey, y'all! Today I have swatches of the new Insta-Dri Matte Metallic Collection to share with you. In this collection are 6 jewel toned nail polishes that feature a unique velvety, metallic finish. The best part is, these polishes have a 3-in-1 formula with built in base and top coat, so you don't have to sacrifice the matte finish via a top coat. Click over to after the jump to see swatches!

ZOYA: Spring 2019 Innocence Collection [Agnes, Birch, Fern, Theo, Aire, & Evette]

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Zoya Spring 2019 Innocence Collection:
L→R: Agnes, Birch, Fern, Theo, Aire, and Evette

Uh, yikes! It's been 2 months... 2 long, how are ya! (Insert a myriad of excuses no one cares about here) Cold has gone and the warmth of Spring has arrived since then. Zoya is welcoming spring with a mix of colors and finishes via the Innocence Collection. I'm so happy to share this collection with you, check it out after the jump!

COLOR STREET: Tinseltown Nail Strips Review

Pin It // Jan. 2021 edit: This has been a popular post of mine from month to month since I posted it in 2019. For some reason, me and my ding dong brain was not aware at the time that Color Street is a MLM (multi-level marketing company/network marketing company). I do not support MLM companies and their practices for multiple reasons. While I understand why people (mainly women) sign up to consult... as someone who has been preyed upon by consultants and has interacted with MLMs WAY too much being in the military family community for 10+ years... watching them exploit and destroy women -  MLM companies are just something I can personally support.

If you find these nail strips interesting or worth trying please note: Color Street is owned by a brand named Incoco, which has been around for quite awhile. I reviewed Incoco strips back in 2013: here. From personal experience with Incoco and Color Street labeled brands - THEY ARE identical products, from the strip quality all the way down to the packaging and application instructions. If you for whatever reason are compelled to try these strips and are willing to support the parent company... you can find them at Ulta or Walmart (Walmart sells both Incoco and the brand Coconut Nail Art, which is also by Incoco). Incoco does not sell directly from their website anymore. If you are interested in more trendy/unique nail art type nail strips, I highly recommend SCRATCH nail wraps.

I redacted the consultant's information from my post a few months after posting, but I chose to leave this review up as it is speaking directly about the product itself and it's performance. This is not up for discussion, don't @ me, comments have been turned off.

"Empowered women empower women — and that means supporting our friends but not supporting organizations or companies that exploit them."

Thank you
-L

Color Street Tinseltown Nail Strips

I’ve toyed around with the idea post posting or not posting this review for months. I fault myself as prior to accepting the sample, I didn’t do research and had no idea who Color Street was LOL. I know all too well that multilevel/network marketing companies can be a touchy subject. At the end of the day, my blog is here to review products and give my honest thoughts on quality and how those products perform with use. 

ZOYA: Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection PART II [Cookie, Chiara, Danica, Juniper, Kateri, & Leopard Spots Topper]

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Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection:
L- >R: Cookie, Chiara, Danica, Juniper,
Kateri, and Leopard Spots Topper

In this post, I am reviewing the 2nd half of the Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection! If you missed the first half, click here to take a look. If the pinks and reds were not for you, hopefully this swatch set is more up your alley! Swatch and review after the jump below :]

MORGAN TAYLOR: Fall 2018 African Safari Collection [Wanna Share a Tent?, No Sudden Mauves, Neutral by Nature, Are You Lion to Me?, Off The Grid, & No Cell? Oh Well!]

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Morgan Taylor Fall 2018 African Safari Collection
L->R: Wanna Share a Tent?, No Sudden Mauves, Neutral by Nature,
Are You Lion to Me?, Off The Grid, and No Cell? Oh Well!

Happy Fall, y'all! Today I have some great Fall inspired polishes from Morgan Taylor's latest collection, African Safari, to share with you! This collection showcases the rich earth tones of Africa in various finishes and some clever names. If you're craving fall colors, this is the collection for you. Take a look at these 6 polishes after the jump!

MORGAN TAYLOR: Platinum Collection [Go All Out, Disco Days, & Diamonds In The Sky]

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Morgan Taylor Platinum Collection:
Go All Out, Disco Days, and Diamonds In The Sky

I'm super excited to share with you 3 polishes from the Morgan Taylor Platinum Collection. This is Morgan Taylor's first ever holographic nail lacquer collection.  The holographic effect of these polishes have a brilliant scattered holographic shimmer effect that shines bright in the sun! There are 6 polishes in this collection but today I have 3 shades to swatch and review for you. Check them out after the jump!

CHINA GLAZE: OMG! Flashblack Collection [TTYL, BFF, IDK, OMG, 2NITE, & DV8]

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China Glaze OMG! Flashblack Collection
L->R: TTYL, BFF, IDK, OMG, 2NITE, and DV8

For the 10th anniversary of one of China Glaze's most popular holographic polish collections, they have brought them back in the OMG! Flashback Collection. It's hard to contain excitement when it comes to this collection! Thanks to The Beauty Clutch, I have all 6 prismatic holo polishes to share with you today!

ZOYA: Spring 2018 Thrive Collection [Darby, Trudith, Brandi, Monroe, Leisel, & Haruko]

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Zoya Spring 2018 Thrive Collection
[L->R] Darby, Trudith, Brandi,
Monroe, Leisel, and Haruko

Long time no talk, my lovely readers! Since my last 2 posts, I've moved from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL and celebrated a birthday in between. It's been a crazy month and we are finally getting settled and back to life! Today I finally have swatches of the Spring 2018 Thrive Collection from Zoya. This collection delivers a huge dose of color for the season. Check out the 6 new polishes after the jump!