Since Zoya Beach & Surf are avilible for purchase TODAY on Zoya’s website, its only fitting I have the swatches for you! I love this collection so much even though it has 3 pink (ish) polishes which I’m usually kind of meh about. Zoya is a favorite brand not just because of ease of application or how opaque their polishes are but because these last pretty long without a topcoat on my finnicky nails. So let’s get started! All of these are 2 coats, no top coat, with artificial light. Dear sunlight, come back soon!

 Zoya Shelby: A light bubblegum pink creme with blue undertones. I could have used a 3rd coat perhaps as this one didn’t go on as buttery as the others. Pretty for a light pink because it still has some pop to it.

 Zoya Arizona: A tangerine creme that has some yellow undertones but it quite bright. I don’t like neon orange much so this is a happy medium for me.

 Zoya Wednesday: A creamy teal with a very softened look. Even with all my teals I don’t have anything quite this shade. Unique & applied like a dream.

 Zoya Reagan: A raspberry pink creme with a very rich look to it. This photographed darker than it actually is in all of my photos making it appear more purple & less pink. This color was very saturated.

 Zoya Lara: A medium pink creme with a lot of brightness. This is my idea of a Barbie pink in case you were wondering! This also had lots of shine!

 Zoya Tracie: The lone non-creme in this set! This is a pale grassy green with a silver frost to it. Do you see the veins in the bottle? I can’t wait to do bottle shots of it! This is truly captivating in the bottle! It applied very evenly despite the metallic notes.

My must haves are definitely Wednesday & Reagan but I have a strong bias to teal in any form & this raspberry pink stole my heart! All of these shades should look good on most skin tones except maybe Arizona which I have heard murmurs of not working on other bloggers. I did note that it made me look a bit yellow…but I will rock it none the less because its so unique to my collection.

Overall I think this is an extremely strong, creamy collection with the added bonus of Tracie. I will be wearing all of these shade sin one form or another over the spring/summer so keep on the lookout for bottle shots, comparisons which I’ll be doing throughout this week, & more swatches! This is one of the most fun but wearable collections I’ve received by any brand.

*Items sent in consideration for review by PR.

Why yse you did read the name of this nail polish correctly! Scandalous no? Well, whether you love or hate it, this color is a beautiful one. The formula was also quite lovely in 2 medium coats except for my nail blemish. You will note some bubbling on my finger & a strange reflection in the light. This is where it was dented so the bubbling was not my fault or the polish. This brush was also a good one compared to some wonky ones I’ve received.

 Spoiled’s My Silicone Popped: A mix of mauve/rose & coral with pink undertones. I classify this as a creme & it was very easy to apply. 

I am loving this shade & I feel it is one of the shades in the Spoiled collection that would be great for year round wear. Honestly, the name is kind of garish is for me, but the shade is gorg. It comes off a bit warmer on camera but a bit cooler with flash. In person, its somewhere between those two.

What do you think? Does the name of this shade turn you off or do you think this is a wearable shade like me? This is one I really haven’t seen swatched much…

So when I picked up one of these at CVS & then bought the other at Walgreens I was thrilled! I LOVE TEAL! Then I got them home, looked at both hauls & said “huh?” I mean they’re both gorgeous but they are VERY close in similarity. What is the difference? Which do I prefer? Keep reading!

Milani Teal: A clear base with somewhat teal but mostly blue based mini hex glitters. Within this base there is also medium to large hex glitters in that same blue/teal shade except slightly lighter, a medium green, & silver. These glitters are very dense.

 Revlon Radiant- A clear base with dense micro hex glitter in more of a light sky blue. Bigger (medium-large) scattered glitters consist of that same sky blue, green, & silver.

Left to right medium coats: Revlon Radiant 2 coats, Milani Teal 2 coats, Revlon Radiant 1 coat, Milani Teal 1 coat.

So what’s the difference? First off, the blues are definitely different shades. The Teal is darker & more jewel toned while the Radiant is much lighter & softer looking. Second is density. Milani’s Teal will definitely be easier to apply if you like chunky glitter & a thicker base coat. This won’t cover the entire nail however. If you want a glitter to cover the entire nail, Radiant will do that. This isn’t as impressive IMHO but it will layer more densely due to the micro glitters being way more dense. I personally prefer the Milani Teal because I like the colors better however Radiant might be more “springy” to other. Dupes? Not quite, but definitely a similar concept. All of these photos are color accurate & my base is Essie’s Borrowed & Blue.

Left to right medium coats: Milani Teal 1 coat, Revlon Radiant 1 coat, Milani Teal 2 coats, Revlon Radiant 2 coats.

So which do you prefer? I like them both & definitely think they’re both worth a look. Interest polishes either way really. I don’t believe I have anything else like them unless I did a glitter sammich.

 I didn’t expect this. I mean, if you read my post on these Kiss Nail Dress accessories, then you know I used them one my nails & toes. Well, here I am ready to take them off my nails! Can you believe some peelies lasted this long? I mean, I have to be honest, I thought they would be a girl’s night out type of deal. Well, I do still think they’d be fab for that occasion, these blew my expectations away!

Lowdown on my week: Playdough, washing my thick hair, typing incessantly, light gardening, lots of cooking, playing hungry hungry hippos with the kids which is much harder on your nails than I was lead to believe, ripping open mail, eating oranges, organizing my office….are you getting a picture of my nail use?
 Well, I removed them from my hands. They lefts a slight residue but that was easy to remove with some acetone. My nails aren’t damaged at all, in fact, the probably look better than they did before because I haven’t been painting them incessantly. I don’t know how they did it, but they made miracle stickers. Somehow they took the window decals & made them incredible beauty finds! If I didn’t have some new polish designs to show you guys, I seriously would have worn them on through. But they are still on my toes, as I don’t know how! I have TINY toe nails but there they are, looking fab.

I promised to update & I have! I’ll let you know on twitter how long they last on my toes! Hopefully writing this didn’t jinx me! How long did yours last if you have tried them? How long do they last from other brands? What a fun Spring Break idea!

* These were sent to me from Influenster but this in no way impacts my opinions.

So while I’m wearing my KISS Nail Dress in Bodysuit & testing out the wear, I thought I would show the the long awaited swatch of Spoiled’s “I Only Eat Salads” which is amazing. I used this in my Rainbow Sponge Manicure & it was a standout for sponging.

Spoiled Nail Polish in I Only Eat Salads: A yellow-green lime shade that’s a creme. No shimmer in sight.

The first coat was streaky, something about the brush, but the 2nd made is completely opaque. I love this polish!

I topped this shade with 1 coat of Seche Vite which glossed right on & made the finished product pretty stunning!

I picked this up at CVS for only $1.99. To see some other shades I picked up (gee I buy a lot!) just type a brand or color into my search bar or scroll down to the very bottom where you’ll see lots of clickable options!

Do you have this shade? Loving it for spring & summer especially!

So I love these types of products, but I always find myself wavering about them. From KISS to Sally Hansen to other decals, they cost about $8-$10, often more. I can get a sweet bottle of polish for that! So when I shell out the dough, it needs to be worth it!

When Influenster sent these to me to review in my Love Voxbox I was over the moon. The print, the shimmer, the metallic touches, …Ahhhh right up my alley! But what could I do to make them more original? How could I make my review worthwhile to readers? Then it came to me. If I want to most bang for my buck, wouldn’t you?

 So you get 3 seperate sheets of decals in the package plus a nail file. When applying, they feel like super thin, slightly stretchy window decals. Easy to stick, I rub my finger over it to seal, & that’s about it. The idea is to file off the excess but I prefer cutting it close to my nail then filing. For each of the 3 methods, see below!

FROM ONE PACKET OF KISS NAIL DRESS:

1. Full Manicure. I was able to apply a full manicure to my hands with little to no mess. I had to cut a few to size because my nails are so small BUT I saved the excess so I could use them in step #3.

2. Pedicure. I was also able to give myself a full pedicure. Granted I have tiny nails, but heck, I’ll take it!

3. Lots left over for nail art! I saved the large pieces from my mani & pedi so I can use them later! Leopard tips? Stripes? Hearts? Who knows, but the options are endless!

Get what I’m saying? That’s a lot of bang for your buck! This set retails for only $6.99 & I got a manicure, pedicure, & extras for nail art! Can’t beat that!

Influenster sent me the option “Bodysuit” which is amazing. White base with hot pink & vibrant purple details. On top of that is a silver shimmer base that’s gorgeous, but not over the top. The last details are black & metallic silver leopard spots, rawr! Love how over the top & Jerseylicious it is!

You should be able to pick these up in this shade & many others (some with jewels!) for $6.99 from CVS, Walmart, & Walgreens.

*As I said this was provided from Influenster.