Why snack on Halloween Treats and add potential inches to your fab waistline ( which you've watched to stay cute for your sexy costumes) when you can add some new colors to your polish wardrobe. Yes polish wardrobes exist for the nail fanatics like myself. Zoya is treating us this weekend with any 3 colors for $15 ( this is a steal given they are $9 each) . This deal starts today and ends 11/2 , so get to it!!
Maybelline Master Drama Eye Studio in Bold Brown | Wet n Wild Color Icon in Mink Brown and Dark Brown | Boom Boom Brow Powder in Tina | Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Chocolate | Wink Brows to Go Quad in Chocolate | Tarte Tinted Brow Gel in Rich Brown
I am all about my Brows, and the BOLDER the BROW the better. Here is a list of my current faves (ranging in various prices - proof that quality isn't always determined in price) and how I like to use them. You can certainly channel your inner Cara and Brooke with these products. Enjoy !
I LOVE this cream/gel textured pencil ( not intended for brows). It is dark and smooth for blending with a small angle brush. This gives the same effect of the Dip Brows at a fraction of the price.
Wet n Wild Color Icon Brow & Eye Pencil - $.97 (Target Stores)
Now at under a dollar you would think a pencil would not be of the best quality. That is sooo not the issue here. I bought these on a whim not thinking I would even like them but I was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely love these pencils , I have both the Dark Brown and the Mink Brown sometimes I like to have a darker brow ( Mink is a tad darker not black but darker than your typical brown). If you're on a budget these pencils are perfect for you.
Do I even have to discuss ABH Dip Brow ?? It is any and every makeup lovers favorite or one of their favorites. A little goes a long way and Anastasia is the Queen of Eyebrows so all of her Brow Products ( when used properly) give you superb results. I did find that I can also use Medium Brown as well as Ebony due to the color of my natural brows, but when paired with a Brow Powder ( if the dip brow is too light) all is well again.
LOVE this powder, Miss Tina as I affectionately like to call it. I use this to fill in my brows when using pencils I like the shade of brown its not too light or too dark. It is pigmented enough that my brow hairs seamlessly blend in. I go lighter on powder towards the start of my brows to give that natural look. I've had it for a while and it is not anywhere near finished , it really lasts.
This Quad is complete with Highlighter , Wax and two Brow Powders all the tools you need to create , sculpt and perfect the perfect brow. I love keeping this in my makeup bag during the day its about 4 products in one compact - genius !
I've used this alone on my brows with no other product and it really gives you a natural effect. You want to fill in sparse areas but you DON'T want to look like you've just filled in your brows - this is what you need. Also perfect for those days when you want to wear that bare naked makeup as if you don't have anything else on.
**Update 10/24 : The Tarte tinted brow gel paired with a brow pencil for a more defined brow is effortlessly chic. I've used it with the Wet n Wild pencil in "Dark Brown" and I loved the look , you can check it out here and here . **
West Hollywood celebrity nail stylist Naja Rickette, the new reality show star on WE TV's summer hit series L.A. Hair, reveals that the summer's hottest nail trend is the hourglass manicure.
"The standard hourglass manicure is slimming and flattering to anyone’s fingers, whether they have long or short nails," explains Naja, "and there are unlimited variations. You can either do a standard hourglass manicure, or you can add a third color to really give a strong pop of color for summer at the beach," Naja suggests.
To re-create the looks above, I suggest these three shades by ZOYA - Thandie , Darcy, and Pixie Dust in Dahlia . You can use any color combination of your choice, but once seeing these photos of Naja's work these three instantly came to my mind.
About Naja
In the middle of Los Angeles with its slammed deadlines and crazy work schedules, Naja the Nail Guru has long been established as the go-to nail professional with an A-list clientele including stars such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Fergie, Mariah Carey, Pink and Miranda Lambert. An official member of the glam squad currently being represented by Celestine Agency, Naja Rickette’s artistry and keen business sense have propelled her to become one of the top nail stylists in the world.
You can also find out more about the exciting world of Naja on her Web site, NajaNailGuru.com
Zoya Nail Polish presents 3 new jewel toned metallic shimmer polishes and 3 glitzy, glitter glazes (featuring unique bar glitter) in the Gems & Jewels Collection. All six shades add the right amount of holiday cheer to your nails - from the jeweled toned colors to the mega watt bar glitter shades.
Rina
Rina can be best described as: A unique bar glitter in a bright shamrock green with hologram glitter accents.
Holly
Holly can be best described as: A rich holly green with subtle yellow tones in a luminous metallic finish.
Kissy
Kissy can be best described as: A glitter that combines red, pink, purple and hologram particles with unique bar glitter.
Izzy
Izzy can be best described as: A bright, bold deep pink with hints of silver in a glowing foil-like finish. A fun party pink with big color and a touch of sparkle.
Twila
Twila can be best described as: A unique bar glitter in a bright blue shade with hologram glitter accents. This color looks amazing layered over darker hues. It really "pops" ! This color is so much brighter in person.
Noel
Noel can be best described as: A faded denim blue with subtle hints of gold and silver in a dense foil finish. A dreamy, sparkling shade that's like blue jeans for your nails. This color is beautiful alone or layered under one of the bar glitter infused shades.
The Zoya gems & jewels collection allows for multiple looks!
• Wear the full coverage, jewel toned shades alone for a classic metallic shimmer look! • Wear the glitzy, glitter glazes alone for a hint of glitz. • Wear several layers of the glitzy, glitter glazes for a unique textured glitz nail look. • Layer the the glazes over the shimmers to a totally glam nail jewelry look. • Layer the glitzy, glitter glazes over other colors to create a totally unique look that is all your own (According to the folks at Zoya, silver, gold, white and black are great suggestions, I used a dark navy blue shade, and I loved it!).
Zoya recently released six hot neutral shades from the very popular "Greige" , to the signature "Nude" , and some "Blue" and "Rose" shades in between make up the "Feel" Collection.
Kristen
Kristen can be best described as a gull gray nail polish with a mild bluish hue.
Carey
Carey can be best described as a periwinkle gray.
Griege shades have been on the "hot" list for a couple of seasons now, and Carey surely does deliver!
Megan
Megan can be best described as a full coverage, taupe gray cream.
Kendal
Kendal can be best described as a lavender, beige cream nail polish shade. I love that this is a rose-hued neutral color!! This is something we have not seen recently when it comes to nude shades.
Kennedy
Kennedy can be best described as a full coverage, pale, french beige cream. This is a classic, timeless hue.
Avery
Avery can be best described as a full coverage, blond-beige cream. Yet another classic shade.
Both the Gems & Jewels and Feel Collections can be purchased at zoya.com.
Everyday there is a new trend that is said to be the "it look" for fall. Some are just "trends" , and others are to be taken more seriously. This upcoming Fall, two trends that I think are "OFF" ( Official For Fall) are the Feminine take on the Tuxedo ( with many colors and variations) , and the Mixing of textures and patterns ( think of a collage , but only with fabrics and colors in your wardrobe) . When I was browsing through some of the Fall 2011 RTW Collections by Haider Ackerman, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Jason Wu and Alexander McQueen ( all pictured below for your viewing pleasure ) - one thing came to my mind , the recently released Zoya Nail Lacquer "Smoke and Mirrors" Fall 2011 Collection . These nail colors are the perfect accessory to these trends. The collection includes 12 fabulous shades - 6 having a Smoky creme texture, while the other 6 have a metallic mirror-like sheen ; its the perfect balance.
Smoke Collection
Photos: Style.com
The Smoke Collection includes : Jana (ZP564) - smoky mauve quartz cream , Petra (ZP565) - smoky eggplant mauve cream, Codie(ZP566) - smoky brown taupe cream, Anja (ZP567) - smoky palatinate purple cream, Cynthia (ZP568) - smoky Prussian blue cream, and Dree (ZP569) - smoky camouflage green cream .
Mirrors Collection
Photos: Style.com
The Mirrors Collection includes : Nimue (ZP570) - smoky rich thistle metallic, Marina (ZP571) - smoky steel blue metallic, Tao (ZP572) - smoky slate gray metallic, Yara (ZP573) - sparkly olive green metallic, Neeka (ZP574) - sparkly amethyst purple metallic, and Jem (ZP575) - sparkly fandango pink metallic.
The Smoke and Mirrors Collection are ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers that are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects - something you can always rely on when using the Zoya brand.
You can find the Zoya smoke & mirrors as well as over 300 other high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com.
