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: 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: 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: Holiday 2019 Twinkling Collection PART I [Kaede, Enza, Steph, Mai, Tieran, & Tanya]

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Zoya Holiday 2019 Twinkling Collection
L→R: (TOP) Kaede, Enza, Steph
(BOTTOM) Mai, Tieran, and Tanya

Well, it's officially no longer Thanksgiving and start of the gift giving season! Today is Black Friday in the USofA so Zoya is running a great deal (linked at the bottom of this post). I figured it would be the perfect day to swatch part of the Winter 2019 Twinkling Collection in case you want to pick a few of these up. Check out my swatches after the jump!

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!

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 I [Astrid, Leigh, Carson, Taryn, Maxine, & Allison]

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Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection
L->R:  Astrid, Leigh, Carson, Taryn, Maxine, and Allison

Hey y'all! Today, I have the first 6 polishes of the Zoya Holiday 2018 Jubilee Collection to share with you.  In this half we have a gold, some neutrals, and some pinks/reds. This years collection features a wide variety of colors and finishes. I really feel like there is something for everyone in this collection. Check out the swatches after the jump below!

ZOYA: Summer 2018 Sunshine Collection - PART II [ Virginia, Ellie, Sandy, Missy, Delia, & Saldana ]

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Zoya Summer 2018 Sunshine Collection
L->R: Virginia, Ellie, Sandy, Missy, Delia, & Saldana

Welcome back to the Zoya Sunshine Collection! Today I have some more red, pinks, and purples to share with you in the 2nd part of the review. If you want to check out Part I again, or if you missed it, click here. Otherwise, click on over and take a look at the swatches pictured above!

ZOYA: Summer 2018 Sunshine Collection - PART I [ Marigold, Karen, Minnie, Clementine, Jack, & Nahla]

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Zoya Summer 2018 Sunshine Collection
L->R: Marigold, Karen, Minnie, Clementine, Jack, and Nahla

*tap tap* Is this thing on? It's been awhile, HELLO! Today I have half of the Zoya 2018 Sunshine Collection. This collection is made up of mostly creme and 2 glitter polishes. In this post, I'm swatching the red, pink, and nude colors. Check them out after the jump!

ZOYA: Bridal Bliss Collection Part II [Chantal, Loretta, Erika, McKenna, Brighton, Leia]

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Zoya Bridal Bliss Collection
[L->R] Chantal, Loretta, Erika, McKenna, Brighton, and Leia

Today, I am sharing the 2nd half of the Bridal Bliss Collection with you. These polishes are mostly neutral shades and glittery finishes. As we have observed in the previous half, there are a lot of polishes in this collection that have been picked from previous collections. This post is very similar, however there is one new polish that is new for Bridal Bliss 2018. Check out the oldies, but goodies, and the brand new Zoya Brighton after the jump!

ZOYA: Kisses - Pastel Jellies - Quad Collection [Vickie, Libby, Princess, & Leia]

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Zoya  Kisses - Pastel Jellies - Quad Collection
L->R: Vickie, Libby, Princess, and Leia

Hey guys! Today I have the Kisses nail polish quad from Zoya. This mini collection is made up of pastel jelly polishes and a pretty, iridescent topper. Check out all the swatches after the jump :]

ZOYA: Fall 2016 Urban Grunge Collection - Metallic Holos [Ash, Britta, Finley, Meirda, Troy, & Alicia]

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Zoya Fall 2016 Urban Grunge Collection - Metallic Holos
(L->R) Ash, Britta, Finley, Meirda, Troy, and Alicia

Good afternoon, my lovelies! Today I have the rest of Zoya's Fall 2016 collection to share with you. This half of the collection features the glittery and shimmery polishes. I'm really impressed with the finishes in this collection and I think you will enjoy them too! Check them out after the jump :]

ZOYA: Summer 2016 PixieDust Seashells Collection [Linds, Zooey, Levi, CeCe, Bay, & Tilly]

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Zoya PixieDust Seashells Collection
(L->R) Linds, Zooey, Levi, CeCe, Bay, and Tilly

(LOOK MA! I REMEMBER HOW TO WRITE A BLOG POST! *sigh*) Hey guysssss, today I finally have swatches of the latest PixieDust polishes from Zoya called the Seashells Collection. If you're unfamiliar with the PixieDust line, these are Zoya's textured polishes. And dare I say it? I think these are my favorite PD polishes to date. Check out these brand new polishes after the jump!

SUPERCHIC LACQUER: Project Runway Collection PART II [Make It Work, Boots on the Ground, Own It!, & Take the Plunge]

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SuperChic Lacquer Project Runway Collection (L->R) Make It Work,
Boots on the Ground, Take the Plunge, and Own It!

Today, I have the 2nd part of SuperChic Lacquer's Project Runway Collection - greens and blues. If you missed Part I - click here! This collection is made up of pigmented polishes that are full of holographic pigment and glitter.  Perfect polishes to wear for a summer day out in the sun, trust me! Check out these colors after the jump :]

SUPERCHIC LACQUER: Project Runway Collection PART I [Skin Tight, Material Girl, She Wears the Pants, & On Point]

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SuperChic Lacquer Project Runway Collection (L->R) Skin Tight,
Material Girl, She Wears the Pants, and On Point

Hi guysssss! I'm super stoked to share the latest collection from SuperChic Lacquer with you :] The Project Runway Collection came out a few days ago. This collection is made up of 8 holographic glitter polishes. For maximum awesomeness, these polishes have both holographic glitter AND pigment. SuperChic Lacquer is back at it again with fun, unique shade, 1 coat polishes. Today I have Part I of my review, check out these 4 polishes after the jump!

BARIELLE: P+C ProSina Signature Collection Review - Life of the Party & Confetti

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Barielle P+C with ProSina Life of the Party (left) and Confetti (right)

Hey there! Today I have swatches of Barielle's newest polish line - ProSina Signature Collection. This collection is Barielle's original collection infused with hydrolyzed (fancy word, Google says, chemical break down) keratin. Essentially, this is Barielle polish that also improves the look and quality of your nails. Check out more about this line and swatches after the jump!

SUPERCHIC LACQUER: Scriptures Collection PART II [On a Wing and a Prayer, Crown of Thorns, Quickening, & In the Twinkling of an Eye]

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SuperChic Lacquer Scriptures Collection  (L->R) On a Wing and a Prayer,
Crown of Thorns, Quickening, and In the Twinkling of an Eye

Happy FRIDAY! I have the 2nd part of my review of the Scriptures Collection by SuperChic Lacquer. This collection is made up of 8 multi-chrome flakie polishes that have the versatility of being worn alone or layered over your favorite color.  If you missed the other 4 polishes I reviewed, you can find them here! This collection launches later today so check out the rest of the collection after the jump :]

SUPERCHIC LACQUER: Scriptures Collection PART I [Heaven's Coordinates, My Secret Garden, Entertaining Angels, & Sweet Surrender]

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SuperChic Lacquer Scriptures Collection  (L->R) Heaven's Coordinates,
My Secret Garden, Entertaining Angels, and Sweet Surrender

Today I have part 1 of SuperChic Lacquer's Scriptures Collection. This collection is made up of 8 multi-chrome flakie polishes that have the versatility of being worn alone or layered over your favorite color. Check out the sparkly swatches after the jump!