Zoya A Day - August 16, 2015 - Violet

Zoya Violet

This polish was released as part of the Spring/Summer 2015 mystery mini trio.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 2 coats to be opaque. Note that this polish has not been released as a full size. I bought doubles of the mini sets and transferred the polish into a full size bottle. Minis just don’t look right in my collection.

This was a limited release polish, but you can still find it on eBay and from some resellers.

No official description for this one. I would call it a cool toned grayish purple creme. Nice formula. Zoya has so few purple cremes compared to other brands that I was very excited to see this one.  

Zoya A Day - August 17, 2015 - Piper

Zoya Piper

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

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 3 coats to be opaque. I found the formula to be a bit streaky even at three coats.

This is a currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:

Piper by Zoya can be best described as a warm medium soft pink with subtle mauve and tan undertones in a pigmented creme base. A soft nude that isn't too sheer for a natural look that's especially pretty on dark skin tones.

Color Family - Pink, Nude

Finish - Cream

Intensity - 4 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )

Tone - Warm

Zoya A Day - August 15. 2015 - Ibiza

Zoya Ibiza

It is from the Fall 2009 Dare collection.

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

This is a currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:

Ibiza by Zoya can be best described as a blackened indigo-blue brightened slightly by subtle metallic blue shimmer. This bold blue is the new black for nails.

Color Family - Blue

Finish - Metallic

Intensity - 5 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )

Tone - Cool

Giveaway time! Ends 8/18/2015

To celebrate over 1,000 followers on my Instagram account and over 8,000 blog views, I'm hosting a giveaway inspired by what I post most about: dragon eggs, Zoya polish, and nail art. That you all for the support!

Giveaway Prize Pack

Complete list of items:

• Handmade Dragon Egg with stand (learn how to make your own with my tutorial here)

• Zoya Brooke (discontinued polish)

• Two mini polishes from Parrot Polish

• 2oz. bottle of Zoya Remove+

• 4 sheets of Nail Vinyls from Polished Vino:

• Raindrops Keep Falling

• Zoo Kids On The Block

• On The Boarder

• Chevron Variety Sheet

• 2 full size mani bombs and one sampler crumble

• Samples of KBShimmer soap and lotion

• Elf Concealer brush for cleanup

• 2 small soaps from Parrot Polish

• Nail file and 5 cuticle sticks

• Foam separator for pedicures

• Mini cup for water marbling

• Foam makeup sponges for gradients

• Cuticle oil brush pen (homemade mixture)

Now, how can you win these prizes? There are a few things you need to do. Please note all requirements must be met for a valid entry. US Only. 

1. Follow me (@PolishedNailsAndDragonScales) on Instagram 
2. Follow @PolishedVino on Instagram 
3. Send an email to PolishedNailsAndDragonScales@gmail.com with the subject "1k Giveaway" and include your Instagram name in the email. This email address is how you will be contacted if you win and allows me to validate your entry.

Bonus: You can earn an additional entry by reposting my giveaway on Instagram (see post here) using the hashtag #NailsAndScalesGiveaway (must meet requirements 1-3 as well). Please note I will only be able to see this to verify if the user account is Public.

Only one entry per Instagram account (excluding the bonus entry). The same account cannot be used with multiple email addresses for additional entries. Only public IG accounts can be used, as I need to verify whether the user has followed both indicated sponsors. All entries must be received by 8/18/2015 11:59 Central Time. A winner will be announced by 8/21/2015. If the winner does not respond by 8/24/2015, the prize will be forfeit and a new winner will be chosen. If I can get the winner's address in time for shipping Saturday morning, the package should go out by 8/22/15. Otherwise, it will be shipped by 8/29/2015. Tracking will be provided. Please allow about a week after shipping for the prize pack to arrive USPS has been oddly slow lately. Items come from a pet friendly home.

Zoya A Day - August 14, 2015 - Blyss

Zoya Blyss

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

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 4+ coats to be opaque. This is a rather thin polish. Expect visible nail line or use another polish under it.

This is a currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:

Blyss by Zoya can be best described as a bright deep pink-leaning magenta with subtle blue-purple duochrome and faint iridescent shimmer. A fun, bold pink for a flirty look.

Color Family - Pink

Finish - Metallic

Intensity - 3 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )

Tone - Cool

Zoya A Day - August 13, 2015 - Beyonnce

Zoya Beyonnce

It is from the Winter 2004 Divas collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 3 coats to be opaque. This one actually appears to be a multichrome. It shifts from an orangey red to yellow-orange to strawberry pink. It’s very subtle though.

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

Official Description:

Beyonnce is a medium red-orange based coral frost with yellow-gold metallic duochrome.

Color Family - Coral

Finish - Metallic

Intensity - 3 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )

Tone - Warm

Zoya A Day - August 12, 2015 - Harper

Zoya Harper

It is from the Summer 2014 Bubbly collection.

Pictures are 3 coats with Seche Vite topcoat. I suggest 3 coats to be opaque but expect possible visible nail line. This also makes a great topper.

This is a currently available polish from Zoya.

Official Description:

Harper by Zoya can be best described as a cotton candy pink with a spun gold shimmer. Featuring the exclusive liquid-metal holographic jelly formula, this shade is opaque in 2 coats.

Color Family - Pink

Finish - Glitter, Jelly

Intensity - 3 ( 1 = Sheer - 5 = Opaque )

Tone - Cool