Sunday, May 31, 2015

Zoya A Day - June 3, 2015 - Gilty

Zoya Gilty

It is from the fall 2012 Gilty Pleasures Trio.

Pictures are 3 coats alone and two coats over a black creme both without a topcoat. I suggest 2-3 coats to for best coverage. This is meant to be worn as a topper.

This is a discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya.

Official Description:
Gilty is a 18k real gold flake topcoat.

Zoya A Day - June 2, 2015 - Leah

Zoya Leah

It is from the 2015 Naturel Satin collection.

Pictures are 3 coats without a topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque. This is meant to be worn either without a topcoat or with Zoya’s Satin Topcoat.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Leah by Zoya can be best described as a lavender tinged taupe cream in the exclusive Satin* finish.
*Satin formula is a hybrid between matte and glossy polishes and is not intended to be worn with a top coat.
Color Family - Nude
Finish - Satin
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

As a bonus since I've done a manicure with this polish, here is another picture. This was two coats of Leah, a quick dry topcoat, and finished with one layer of Zoya Satin topcoat. This can be worn by itself, but I was in a hurry and wanted to speed up the dry time.

Zoya A Day - June 1, 2015 - Morgan

Zoya Morgan

It is an open stock polish and is not from a collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Morgan by Zoya can be best described as a mid-tone violet-red creme with dark pink undertones.Bright and fun without being over-the-top, brightens the look of any outfit.
Color Family - Pink
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Monday, May 25, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 31, 2015 - Kristen

Zoya Kristen

It is from the Winter 2010 Feel collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Kristen by Zoya can be best described as a gull gray nail polish with a mild bluish hue. An ideal cool neutral color that covers fully opaque in 2 coats.
Color Family - Blue
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool, Neutral

Zoya A Day - May 30, 2015 - Chanelle

Zoya Chanelle

It is from the Fall 2014 Naturel Deux collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque. This should be a great neutral for ladies with darker skin.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Chanelle by Zoya can be best described as a full-coverage, toasted almond cream. Pair with any of the other Naturel 2 Collection shades for a chic tone-on-tone Fall look!
Color Family - Nude
Color Finish - Cream
Color Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool


Zoya A Day - May 29, 2015 - Ariel

Zoya Ariel

It is from the Summer 2007 Smitten collection.

Pictures are 3 coats without a topcoat. This is a rather sheer polish. I would suggest 4+ coats to be fully opaque. If you don’t mind visible nail line, it will be fine with fewer coats though.

This is a discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya.

Official Description:
Ariel is a dark pink-toned cool magenta with fine deep pink metallic shimmer.
Color Family - Pink
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 3 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 28, 2015 - Mitzi

Zoya Mitzi

It is from the Summer 2011 Mod Matte collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with no topcoat. This is a matte finished polish and is meant to be worn either with a matte topcoat or alone. I suggest three coats with this one. The formula can be a little streaky.

This is a discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya.

Official Description:
Mitzi is a funky murky light yellow-toned lime green cream with a velvety matte finish.
Color Family - Green
Finish - Matte
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 27, 2015 - Rowan

Zoya Rowan

It is from the 2015 Naturel Satin collection.

Pictures are 3 coats without a topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque. This is meant to be worn either without a topcoat or with Zoya’s Satin Topcoat.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Rowan by Zoya can be best described as a suede taupe cream in the exclusive Satin* finish.
*Satin formula is a hybrid between matte and glossy polishes and is not intended to be worn with a top coat.
Color Family - Nude
Finish - Satin
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 26, 2015 - Thandie

Zoya Thandie

It is from the Summer 2013 Stunning collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2-3 coats to be opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Thandie by Zoya can be best described as a full-coverage, citrus orange cream.
Color Family - Orange
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Warm

Zoya A Day - May 25, 2015 - Rooney

Zoya Rooney

It is from the Summer 2014 Tickled collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Rooney by Zoya can be best described as a mid-range magenta pink cream with balanced undertones to flatter most skin tones. Flawlessly opaque in 2 coats. Please note: Due to the fluorescent pigment used, actual shade and photogra
Color Family - Pink
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 24, 2015 - Maisie

Zoya Maisie

It is from the Spring 2012 Fleck Effect collection.

Pictures are 3 coats alone and 2 coats over Zoya Robyn both with Seche Vite topcoat. This polish is meant to be used as a topper.

This is discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya. This one is VERY hard to find now.

Official Description:
Maisie is a sheer turquoise blue base with reflective Mylar flakes that shift from green to blue.
Color Family - Blue
Finish - Holographic Flakes
Intensity - 1 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool and Warm

Monday, May 18, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 23, 2015 - Gilda

Zoya Gilda

It is from the Summer 2010 Sparkle collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest at least 4 coats to be fully opaque. This is a surprisingly sheer polish.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Gilda by Zoya can be best described as cool-toned, magenta pink sparkling metallic.
Color Family - Pink
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 22, 2015 - Melodie

Zoya Melodie

It is from the Spring 2005 (year a little uncertain) Sirens collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque.

This is discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya.

Official Description:
Belinda by Zoya is a pink-toned light creamy brown nude neutral with a sprinkling of fine silver glitter.
Color Family - Mauve/neutral
Finish - Glitter
Intensity - 2 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 21, 2015 - Belinda

Zoya Belinda

It is from the Winter 2013 Zenith collection. This polish was originally released under the name Imperial Russia in the Zang Toi 2013 trio.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Belinda by Zoya can be best described as a full-coverage, cosmic purple metallic. (Originally designed for designer Zang Toi / AW2013)
Color Family - Purple
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 20, 2015 - Suzanne

Zoya Suzanne

It is an open stock polish and not part of a collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 3 coats to be fully opaque.

This is discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya.

Official Description:
Suzanne by Zoya is a soft medium mauve with very strong magenta-pink duochrome metallic shimmer.
Color Family - Mauve
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - May 19, 2015 - Edyta

Zoya Edyta

It is from the Fall 2010 Wicked collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Edyta by Zoya can be best described as a complex mixture of gold, olive, blue-green and smoky grey with a sparkling metallic finish. A dark shade balanced with sparkle for a dramatic look.
Color Family - Green
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 17, 2015 - Trixie

Zoya Trixie

It is from the Fall 2006 Extreme collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 1-2 coats to be fully opaque. This is the best metallic silver polish I’ve seen, and is a great base for jellies.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Trixie by Zoya can be best described as a stunning light silver with a sparkling metallic foil finish. A chic and edgy shade that adds a spark to your look.
Color Family - Grey
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 18, 2015 - Riley

Zoya Riley

It is from the Fall 2008 Vibe collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 3 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Riley by Zoya can be best described as a medium raspberry red creme with purple undertones. A cool-toned chameleon shade that can look both subtle and dramatic depending on the outfit it accents.
Color Family - Red
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Friday, May 15, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 16, 2015 - Claudine

Zoya Claudine

It is from the Fall 2013 Satins collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2-3 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Claudine by Zoya can be best described as a striking dark meteorite gray metallic. So chic!
Color Family - Black
Color Finish - Metallic
Color Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Neutral

Zoya A Day - May 15, 2015 - Michelle

Zoya Michelle

It is an open stock polish and not part of a collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 3 coats to be fully opaque.

This is currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:
Michelle by Zoya can be best described as a deep, striking magenta pink with frosty violet-blue duochrome shimmer. A bold and sassy shade to accent any outfit.
Color Family - Pink
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Zoya A Day - May 14, 2015 - Corrine

Zoya Corrine

It is an open stock polish and not part of a collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 4+ coats to be fully opaque. This polish is meant to be a little sheer, so it would be best worn with 1-3 coats. This is one of the few polishes I have in Zoya’s early 2000s bottle style.

This is discontinued polish and is no longer available from Zoya.

Official Description:
Corrine is a very light warm milky nude beige with slight warm pink undertones.
Color Family - French
Finish - Cream
Intensity - 1 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Warm