Zoya Wanderlust for Summer 2017

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INTRODUCING WANDERLUST BY ZOYA

It’s time to embark on a new adventure in Summer color with Zoya Wanderlust. Featuring an exciting assortment of full-coverage classic creams and hip accent shades to really rev up your Summer nail polish wardrobe. Plus, three new stunning lipsticks. 

Zoya: Sunsets (One Coat Cremes) Summer 2016

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Hey guys! Long time no see! It's been a crazy 6 months for me, I've just had so much going on in my personal life, so I just haven't had time to post to the blog. Since I've been on break I've managed to collect quite the pile of Zoya Collections that I needed to swatch/post. Over the last 48 hours I have knocked out several sets, so I will be putting up a few posts between now and New Years Eve. 

The first set I have to show you is part 1 of the Summer 2016 Collection, the Sunsets. This set consists of 6 bright creme polishes. I have all 6 shown here as 1 easy coat with a fast drying glossy top coat. 

daniPro Infused Nail Polish Swatches & Review

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Hi giys! Today I am showing you a new to me brand. daniPro is a doctor created toxin-free nail polish. I visited daniPro's website and they seem to have a nice slection of colors and finishes to choose from, so there is pretty much something for everyone. Let's take a look at what I  was sent, shall we?

Zoya: Petals for Spring 2016

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Hey guys! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have swatches from the Spring 2016 collection from Zoya to show you today. Let's just jump right in...

Zoya Seashells & Sunset for Summer 2016

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ZOYA INTRODUCES TWO STUNNING NEW COLLECTIONS
FOR SUMMER 2016! 

Zoya: Whispers 2016 Transitional Collection Swatches

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Hi guys! I'm trying to play catch up here lately. I have had these Zoya swatches sitting in my computer for a couple of months now. I swatched them and just sort of forgot about them. Oops! Better late than never, right? 

The Whispers Collection is the Winter to Spring transitional collection for 2016. It consists of 6 muted neutral shades in a lovely creme finish. I have all 6 shown here as 2 coats topped with Zoya Armor Top Coat. These all have an excellent formula, nice and opaque on the second coat. No issues with dragging, balding, flooding or thickening during application. I had no issues at all, they are exactly what I expect from Zoya. 

KBShimmer: Winter 2015 Partial Collection Swatches

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Hi guys! I hope your week is going well so far. Last week I promised you a KBShimmer Winter 2015 post. I have 4 of the 14 polishes from the Winter Collection to show you. I love KBShimmer polishes, they always have fabulous formulas and you can always expect wonderful glitter combos.

Elevation Polish: Glacier Collection & Yeti Duo Swatches

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Hey guys! Who's going crazy with the upcoming holiday? ME!! So let's take a nice break and look at some pretty polishes! Today I have the two newest collections from Elevation to show you. Up first I have the Glacier Collection...

Engilchek Glacier: "a dusty light purple shimmer. Micro shimmer in pink & violet."

Shown as 2 coats topped with Superchic Marvel Top Coat.

This has an excellent formula. There was no flooding the cuticles or sides, no dragging or balding and very self leveling. The shimmer is a bit muted until under direct light but when it shows it's gorgeous! 

Engilchek retails for $9.

Zoya: Focus for Fall 2015 (Full collection swatches)

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Hi guys! I hope everyone had a great weekend and your week is off to a good start. Summer is coming to a close, even though this heat seems to be sticking around, and Fall is fast approaching. I have no idea why but this year I was ready for summer to end. I usually live for the summer months but this year I have been really looking forward to all the great things fall has to offer: pumpkin and salted caramel everything, cooler weather, the end of mosquito bites and all the darker, rich colors that mother nature and the beauty world has to offer!

Today I have the first of 2 collections Zoya released for the upcoming fall season. The Focus collection consists of 6 creme polishes in perfect shades for the cooler months to come.
I have all 6 shown as 2 coats without top coat, I really wanted to show you how beautifully these shine all on their own, though for longevity purposes I do always recommend a good top coat!
They all have the wonderful formula that I have come to know and love with Zoya polishes. They have the perfect consistency, giving excellent control, for easy flood free application. They are fairly self leveling, extremely opaque and have a fast dry time. I had not one issue to report, even with Sia (the blue in this set). Zoya warns you to wear a base coat to prevent staining because of how pigmented it is. I always use a base coat and I recommend you do too, not only to prevent staining but to make your manicure last longer. Zoya has an excellent base coat and quick drying top coat as well. Well, let's take a look at the swatches...

SinfulColors-Chalkboard Diaries: Full Collection Swatches

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Hi guys! I've been dying to share these swatches with you all, I've just been so busy with work lately that I haven't had time to write up a post. This collection is 1 part 3 of a larger back to school collection by SinfulColors, A Class Act. This set consists of 9 demi-matte polishes, 6 are cremes and 3 are jellies. I have all 9 shown here as 2 coats, no top coat. All 9 have excellent formulas, no flooding, dragging/balding and are self leveling. Lets see what we have now...

Zoya: Focus & Flair Collections for Fall 2015 (Press Release)

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Takko Lacquer: Partial Summer Collection, Cosmoprof Color & 3rd Birthday Color Swatches and Restock Info

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Hi guys! I know I don't generally get to post my indies on the blog anymore but I want to try and do mini posts like the one I will be doing today more often. I sort of stepped away form full time "blogging" in favor of posting my reviews/swatches to Instagram because it's easier, faster and just more convenient to post there. I won't be doing full blown posts with multiple photos, unless I have the time, instead I'll post a quick rundown with 1 photo of each polish, a link to it's original review post and a link to it's macro shot (if available) that will be on my Instagram account, @sassypaints2012. These links will give you the normal information I'd usually put in a review post here; shade descriptions, how the polish applies, and any other information I deem important. 

I know that some of our IG feeds tend to move rather quickly and you can really miss some great photos, I hope this will help bring you more of my swatches/reviews and in turn get more of these great polishes on your fingers! 

Recently I had the great honor of being asked to swatch for Takko Lacquer! I was thrilled to have this opportunity and of course jumped right on it. Up first I have 4 polishes from the Summer Collection,. These and the rest of the Summer Collection will be restocked today at 8pm ET.

Zoya Island Fun Summer 2015 Swatches & Review

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Hi guys! The weather is warming up, clothes are getting lighter and the days are getting longer. That can only mean one thing, Summer is almost here! So you know what that means, fun summer colors and Zoya doesn't disappoint with two new awesome summer collections. Today I have a collection of 6 highly pigmented, rich cremes to show you. I think that these are probably the absolute best formulas of all the cremes that Zoya has put out. They are all very opaque and a couple were one coaters. They are a bit on the thicker side, but I'll admit I like thicker formulas. Now don't get me wrong, they aren't so thick that you can't work with them, if you prefer a thinner formula a couple drops of thinner will work that out for you. These applied so smooth and easy, no dragging, pulling or flooding the cuticles or sides. 

Zoya Delight Collection: Swatches & Review

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Hey guys, happy Saturday! Today I have some great Zoya polishes swatched for you. This lovely spring collection consists of 3 cremes and 3 shimmering metallics. I have all 3 metallics shown as 2 coats and the cremes shown as 3, they are all topped with Seche Vite top coat. This collection has exquisite formulas, all applying smooth and easily. No dragging, clumping or thickening during application. The cremes are a little thinner than the metallics but build nicely and are completely opaque with the third coat without being too thick on the nail.

Barielle: Gentle Breeze Collection Swatches & Review

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Hi guys! I have another catch up post for you today. This is the first of 3 Spring collections Barielle has released this year. I'm really liking this collection because it has a couple of the basic Spring colors you would expect but it also has a few that are a little out of the ordinary for Spring. So let's take a look at what we have.

SinfulColors: Spring Fever 2015 Swatches and Review

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Well hello everyone! I am extremely late with this post, I have actually been really behind on a few. So I should have more coming up here soon. Enough of the small talk, let's get to what we're really here for...the swatches! 

I have been sent some lovely SinfulColors polishes, 2 cremes and 3 "opalescent toppers".

I absolutely adore this brand, my ridiculously large Sinful collection is proof! The formulas are always spot on and these are no exception. 

Press Release: Island Fun & Paradise Sun Summer 2015 Collections

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Introducing two new Zoya Nail Polish collections for Summer 2015, Island Fun & Paradise Sun. All in the Big5Free* formula Zoya is famous for.

SinfulColors: Flirt With Hearts, partial collection swatches

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Hello all! I have a few of the SinfulColors Valentines Day shades to show you today. The "Flirt With Hearts" collection consists of 8 shades, most of which are usually available all year long, as far as I know Decadent and Love Sprinkles (which I will be showing you) are the only new ones to the bunch. These few that I'm showing today are ones I didn't already have in my collection. Like I've said before, it's hard for me to find new ones sometimes since I have sooooo many Sinfuls! What can I say? I'm a sucker for their polishes! 

Zoya Delight for Spring 2015 (Press Release)

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Barielle: Me Couture Swatches (Fall/Winter 2014)

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Hello loves! Today I have the Me Couture collection from Barielle to show you. This set of 6 beautiful creamy shades will make your fingers fashion ready for the fall and winter seasons!