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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Zoya Wanderlust Polish Comparisons

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Greetings, dear readers, and happy Tuesday! For today's blog post, I wanted to share the new Zoya Wanderlust nail polish collection by comparing the shades to each other. Some are similar on the nails, some are only similar while in the bottles, and others still are of similar type colour but with a different finish. It's been quite some time since I've done a blog post like this, but this particular summer collection just begged to have a compare and contrast post! Let's first start off with the shades that are obviously different and work our way towards those that look alike.

Cora vs Sawyer

Cora and Sawyer are obviously not the same shade, both in the bottle and on the nail, but I chose to pair these two together since they both share a warm orange-type shade with the same creamy finish to boot. It's no secret on this blog that I love orange polish probably more than any other colour, so these are both winning shades in my opinion. They are definitely different enough to warrant owning both shades. Cora is not a true orange and more of a muted orange-coral shade while Sawyer is described as a soft orange taffy cream. I am wearing three coats of each polish for these photos.

Arbor vs Scout

If you're a fan of green shades, your options are limited to Arbor and Scout. I had hoped these polishes would be more of a similar vein with differing finishes, but Arbor is definitely cooler to the warm shimmering Scout. I'm personally having a hard time choosing a favorite between these colours as I adore the olive green colour of Arbor, but Scout just has more of a unique feel to me that keeps grabbing my attention. I am wearing two coats of both these polishes for these photos.

River vs Lois

River and Lois look absolutely nothing alike in the bottle or on the nails, but I wanted to partner River with a shade from this collection for this post! A beautifully shimmering blue, River feels more like an outlier in this collction when compared with the remaining shades, although it does have a similar shimmering finish like many others in the Wanderlust collection. I'm wearing two coats of both shades for these photos.

Lois vs Esty

The closest match to Lois in the Wanderlust collection is Esty, and even then, these polishes are quite obviously different. In spite of that, these shades share in their colourful intensity and pair up together beautifully! I applied two coats of each shade to reach opacity for these photos.

Esty vs Winnie vs Byrdie

Esty, Winnie, and Byrdie is the combination I really wanted to put together when I first saw these bottles! After having all three shades applied to my nails, I can see the differences, but those with limited budgets likely will not need all three shades. Winnie is the most different as it is lighter and more of a watermelon shade than the remaining two. Esty and Byrdie are very similar, with Esty being a little more pink and Byrdie leaning fuchsia. The Zoya website describes Esty as a cream, but my bottle contains a subtle shimmer that whereas my Byrdie is a true cream. All three shades are worn at three coats for these photos.

Byrdie vs Mandy

It was obvious from the start that Mandy and Byrdie were not the same shade, but I had to pair these two shades together after I had Mandy on my nails. While the base colour of Mandy is more berry-coloured, I noticed just how similar the pink shimmer it contained looked to the creamy pink of Byrdie. After pairing them together to test my theory, I can confirm this similarity.

Journey vs Sonja vs Mandy

When I first saw Journey and Mandy in the bottle, I noticed the colours looked very similar to each other, with Journey more red and Mandy just a hint more berry coloured. I was particularly eager to see just how different they looked once applied to the nails as Zoya polishes are notorious for looking similar in the bottle but radically different once applied. As you can see, there is a very clear different between Journey and Mandy once applied to the nails. I also added the cool red cream Sonja so you can see how well it plays off agains Journey. For these photos, I am wearing two coats each of Journey and Mandy and three coats of Sonja.


As you can see from these photos, Zoya is offering several beautifully bright shades that are not only perfect for the summer season, but they also play well with each other. While some shades share in similar characteristics, each shade is still different and offers something the others do not. I hope this post was helpful and informative in helping you select which shades you may want in addition to hopefully stirring up some colour combinations for nail art! I personally love to use multiple finishes in a ingle nail art design, and I'm hoping to find some time soon to get to do just that with a few of these shades!

The Zoya Wanderlust Collection is available for purchase at zoya.com. 

The polishes in this collection retail for $10 each. Zoya currently has a promotion where you can buy any three nail polishes for $20 and receive a free Zoya lipstick and free shipping for US consumers. If you want to take advantage of this promotion, orders need to be placed by July 26th at 11:59pm ET using the discount code SFUN17.

What shades are you loving this summer? Will you be picking up any of these with the promo code? I'd love to hear from you!

Until next time, dear readers, have a wonderful day!
XO!


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Monday, July 24, 2017

I, A.M... Custom Color Cosmetics: That's Furbulous SPCA Fundraiser

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Greetings, dear readers! I hope this post finds you well! I have a beautiful polish by Ashlie of I, A.M... Custom Color Cosmetics to share with you, and if the beauty of the polish wasn't enough, it's actually a fundraiser shade for the SPCA! Ashlie is a big animal lover, especially when it comes to dogs, and she just knew she needed to use her polish-creating skills to do something wonderful for animals that need a little extra love and attention. As someone that adopted several previously abused pets from shelters, there is unfortunately a need for this sort of fundraiser, and I am truly honored to be sharing this with you today. Presenting, That's Furbulous!


That's Furbulous is an ultra holo purple polish filled with a strong gold shimmer, and it is exquisite! We recently adopted a dog from one of the shelters a few hours away, and since we coincidentally picked up a similarly-hued collar and leash for her, I've told myself this is for her. Ha! On a serious note, this polish is quite beautiful, and even if purple polishes aren't quite your jam, I think That's Furbulous may convince you otherwise.


Not only is the colour beautiful, the formula of this polish is perfection. While polish consistency preferences are personal, I found this to be ideal. Not too thick or thin, it applies like a dream come true onto the nails!


I have it shown here with two coats plus top coat. While it is nicely pigmented, I still think you will need to use two coats for opacity unless you use crazy thick coats. Those with long nails likely will find two coats to be sufficient as well.


I, A.M... Custom Color Cosmetics really knocked it out of the park with this beauty! 

This will be releasing on the I, A.M... Custom Color Cosmetics website July 29th. 

That's Furbulous will be available in a 0.35oz/11mL bottle and retail for $12 each. Almost $8, over 65% of the purchase price, will be donated to the SPCA. The remainder of the price will help Ashlie cover the production costs, but she is really trying to raise as much money as possible for the charity. Donations will be made by September 30th, and That's Furbulous will no longer be available for purchase after that date. Because this will be listed for sale for two months, I'm hoping to see I, A.M... Custom Color Cosmetics raise a lot of money for the SPCA!

What do you think of this polish? Will you be picking up a bottle and helping raise funds for the SPCA? I'd love to hear from you!

Until next time, dear readers, have a wonderful day!
XO!


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Saturday, July 22, 2017

CPNA Beauty Find: Color Clutch

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Greetings, dear readers, and happy Saturday! I hope you've been enjoying the weekend thus far and have more fun planned! My baby turned two years today, so I've just been spending time with him and the rest of the family. I'm currently taking advantage of nap time and getting a post up while I can. Let's jump on in!


In a previous post, I had mentioned finding Color Clutch while attending Cosmoprof North America. This rigid fiberboard case contains patent-pending foam technology that allows you to easily store nail polish bottles in a variety of sizes and and shapes. I actually brought one of these cases home with me from the show, and since I used it to transport polish home, it was actually the very first item from CPNA I inadvertently tested first. Whether you want to use the Color Clutch to organize and store your nail polish, or if you're like me and want to use it to take several polishes with you on vacation or to events, you can be at ease knowing the Color Clutch will keep your nail polish bottles secure!


A Color Clutch case contains foam with open spaces to hold any 14 bottles of polish of your choosing. There is a clear PVC window on the front of the case for easy viewing of contents. Instead of rummaging around in a drawer to locate a specific polish, you can see exactly what you have with just a quick glance.


Should you prefer to store your Color Clutch sideways to save even more space, one side is marked with 14 blank spaces. Consumers can easily swatch the polish contents of each case on these spaces for quick identification of shades within the Color Clutch. Unlike most other options, this nail polish storage case is stylish and attractive and can be stored anywhere!


I really like that this case is about to store taller than average nail polish bottles in addition to those that are wider! Here I am in the process of loading up my case with a yellow Wet N'Wild shade. While this bottle isn't particularly tall, it is on the wider side. Rather than turning this type of bottle to face outwards, wider bottles easily fit by placing them sideways within the case. Immediately to the right of this yellow is a yellow Julep polish. For those not familiar with the brand, Julep bottles are tall but very narrow. As you can see from this photo, my Julep bottle fit very easily in the case. Simply angle the bottles into your chosen slot cap first.


Once you have the cap angled into the top portion of the slot, the rest of the bottle gently settles into place.


I loaded up my Color Clutch with a variety of brands to show how well this storage system works. In addition to the wider Wet N'Wild and taller Julep brands, I included the iconic shapes of OPI and China Glaze. If you look at the bottom left, I added two Zoya shades. These bottles are actually the exact same shape and size, and having these bottles side by side demonstrates first, the amount of height within each space, and second, the cushioning of the bottles along the bottom when nestled securely downwards into their foam spaces.

I must admit, I wasn't sure I would get that excited about a nail polish storage case, especially since I own quite a number of bottles, but I was so wrong! While it's not something that would work for me for storage due to the massive size of my polish collection, it is perfection at safely transporting my beloved polishes from my house to other locations! I nestled my fully-loaded case between clothing layers in my suitcase before CHECKING my bag, and I am so pleased with my Color Clutch! We all know TSA is often less that gently with luggage, and to not have any issues at all with my polish is fantastic!

I'm definitely not the only one who recognized the brilliance behind Color Clutch as it was given a Trendsetter award by Jess of Love for Lacquer at CPNA. Congratulations to Color Clutch on the momentous occasion!

Color Clutch cases are available for purchase on their website here. 
They are normally stocked in white and black, but for those who want more colour in their lives, they also have a Limited Edition purple Color Clutch made in collaboration with Jamberry. Each case retails for $19.99 plus shipping, but to celebrate their award, you can save 15% off the purchase of TWO Color Clutch cases through July 25th with discount code TRENDSETTER. For those that need their own Color Clutch RIGHT NOW, they have partnered up with The Container Store to bring these cases to your city. Please note that the discount code is specific to the Color Clutch website only.

The Color Clutch case is the only storage and traveling option for anyone that enjoys nail polish and wants security, convenience, and style wrapped into one beautiful package.

Do you have a Color Clutch? Is this something you would use to store or transport polishes? I'd love to hear from you!

Until next time, dear readers, have a wonderful day!
XO!


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