Saturday, February 7, 2015

Zoya A Day - January 10, 2015 - Miranda

Zoya Miranda

This polish is from the Summer 2013 Pixie Dust collection. This was the first Pixie I ever bought.

This is a slightly textured polish. Swatches are of 3 coats without topcoat. You could probably get away with two coats unless you have a very white free edge.

It is currently available from Zoya though it will soon be retired.

Official Description:
Miranda by Zoya can be best described as a rose sparkle in the exclusive Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Sparkle formula.
Color Family - Pink
Finish - PixieDust
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Warm, Neutral

Zoya A Day - January 9, 2015 - Rica

Zoya Rica

This polish is from the Summer 2011 Sunshine collection. 

The swatches are 3 coats with a SV topcoat. This polish is a little sheer. I think with 4 coats it would pull more pink and be fully opaque. The formula is a little thin.

This polish is still available from Zoya's website.

Official Description:
Rica by Zoya can be best described as:Warm light coral with pink and orange tones and heavy gold metallic sparkle. An alternative to flat corals for when you want to shine.
Color Family - Orange, Pink
Finish - Metallic
Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Warm

Zoya A Day - January 8, 2015 - Tomoko

Zoya Tomoko


This is from the Fall 2013 Pixie Dust collection. 

Great formula. Perfect work appropriate. I'd wear this one to a job interview. If you don't love texture or its matte finish, add a glossy topcoat. Picture is of three coats with no topcoat.

Official Description:
Tomoko by Zoya can be best described as a romantic champagne silver with a matte, textured, sparkling metal finish.
Color Family - Grey
Finish - PixieDust
Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - January 7, 2015 - Imogen

Zoya Imogen


This is a Magical Pixie Dust from the Winter 2014 Wishes collection.

It has somewhat of a jelly finish. Takes 3 coats to be opaque. Out of the three Wishes Pixies, this is the one I would pick first. Definitely most unique. It does not have a matte finish like many Pixies.

This polish is currently available from Zoya but is being discontinued.

Official Description:

Imogen by Zoya can be best described as a black crystal Magical PixieDust with holographic hex glitter, the perfect complement to a brighter shade or an accent for nail art.
Color Family - Black
Finish - PixieDust
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - January 4, 2015 - Solange


Zoya Solange


This is an original formula Pixie Dust from the Summer 2013 collection.

The pictures are of three coats without top coat, but you'll only need two coats to get this polish opaque. This is a textured polish, but you can easily add a top coat to remove the texture and add a pretty shine.

This polish is still available from Zoya but is being discontinued.

Official Description:
Solange by Zoya can be best described as a gold metal foil sparkle featuring a Zoya EXCLUSIVE GOLD PIGMENT in the best-selling Zoya PixieDust Textured, Matte, Foil Twinkle formula.
Family - Gold
Finish - PixieDust
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Warm, Neutral

Zoya A Day - January 3, 2015 - Bar



Zoya Bar


This is a Magical Pixie Dust from the Summer 2014 collection.

The swatch stick is three coats with no top coat. You could probably get away with two coats on your nails. This is a heavily textured polish.

This polish is still available from Zoya but being discontinued.

Official Description:
Bar by Zoya can be best described as a glittery nude topaz in the best-selling ultra textured, matte, holographic Magical Pixie formula.
Family - Nude
Finish - PixieDust
Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Warm

Zoya A Day - January 2, 2015 - Daul

Zoya Daul


This is from the Fall 2012 Diva Collection.

Pictures are three coats with Seche Vite top coat. The polish is slightly sheer on my swatch stick but should be opaque over the nail.

Official Description:

Daul by Zoya can be best described as a medium red-toned purple base with heavy purple and gold iridescent metallic sparkle. The shiny gold sparkle makes this shimmering purple polish extra bright and lively
Family - Purple, Gold
Finish - Foil
Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )
Tone - Cool