ILNP Luna & Neon Rosebud

Well, I am back to work today... I've been off since July. (I'm seasonal for the Dept. Of the Treasury). It's going to be quite an adjustment waking up early, and commuting on the train again. (I'm kind of an insomniac when I'm not working). I've scheduled some posts for the rest of the month, until I get back into the swing of things. :)

Anyhow, I wanted to wear something pretty and shiny for my first day back at work, so these are my work week nails. 2 thin coats of ILNP Neon Rosebud, and Luna over Painted Polish Sea Lavender, plus Seche Vite topcoat. 

Neon Rosebud on ring & pinky, Luna on pointer and index.

My camera is also out of commission at the moment, so I took these photos with a back up camera. Mine went off to Sony to be repaired, (or cleaned). :( Hopefully I'll have it back soon, I'm just glad it was under warranty. I'll have better swatches of all these gorgeous flakies when I get my camera back. They are so gorgeous, and color shifty!

Left to Right: Electric Carnival, Neon Rosebud, Luna, Supernova, Gaia.


Have a great week everyone!
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Formula X: Crash

I going to blame this on Polish Hound, and Doctor Crafty, for enabling me! Formula X, Crash is from their Xplosives Topcoats collection. It's a bright aqua blue matte glitter topcoat.


I started with two coats of Zoya Lolly. Lolly is discontinued (Wouldn't be awesome if Zoya brought the bright mattes back for summer?!) I managed to get mini bottles of Lolly, Phoebe, and Mitzi on Amazon a few months back.

I did the glitter gradient method here for Crash. Brushing the polish onto a makeup sponge, and then dabbing on my nails. I did place a few of the larger glitter with the brush. No topcoat, because I wanted everything to look nice and matte!


I also wanted to try Crash with purple. I did two coats of OPI Do You Lilac It? Then I used NYC Matte Me Crazy topcoat, and again did the gradient method to sponge on the glitter.


Would you try any of the Xplosives Topcoats from Formula X?

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Influenster #FrostyVoxBox Review

✯ Complimentary of Influenster ✯

I recently received a Frosty Vox Box free from Influenster. :) This box was full of great products! I wanted to share my thoughts on them with you. 

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Press Release: @ZoyaNailPolish Delight, Spring 2015

✯ Press Release ✯

   ZOYA DELIGHT
Get ready for mouth-watering spring delights from Zoya! Inspired by the soft and airy colors of the season, Zoya Delight serves up three cheerful creams and three turquoise flash metallics for an updated, flirty way to wear pastels! All in the full-coverage, long-wearing, Big5Free* formula Zoya Nail Polish is famous for.
·  ZP772/Rayne: Dewy, spring blue with an energizing turquoise metallic flash.
· ZP773/Lillian: Faded aquamarine with a glossy cream finish.
· ZP774/Tiana: Palette-cleansing ‘pistachio gelato’ green in a glossy cream finish.
· ZP775/Daisy: Refreshing ‘lemon merengue’ yellow with a turquoise metallic flash.
·  ZP776/Leslie: Soft spring lavender with a turquoise metallic flash.
· ZP777/Eden: Classic spring flower pink in a glossy cream finish.
**BIG5FREE: Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene or camphor.

AVAILABLE 02/02/15!

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION! 
$(US) 
Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com

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My Nail & Hand Care Favorites!

My good blogging buddy Kirby and I were recently talking about our doing posts on our favorite handcare products, so today I wanted to share some of my nail and hand care favorites, (and routine) with all of you today. These are all products I regularly use, (obviously not all at once!), and have purchased myself. 

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It's a New Year Giveaway! [CLOSED]

Happy New Year Everyone! I wanted to start off the new year with a giveaway!

Receive extra entries for sharing this image on Instagram & Pinterest. See Rafflecopter form for details.

One winner will receive:
  • China Glaze: Givers Theme
  • Mini bottle of China Glaze Fairy Dust
  • Orly Matte FX: Green Flakies
  • Sally Hansen Big Smoky Topcoat
  • Sally Hansen Salon Effects: Preptile
  • OPI Avo Juice Lotion in Cran & Berry
  • Sample of Bumblesoaps Candy Fluff body butter
  • Strawberry fimo nail decorations
This giveaway will end 1/24/15 at 12am EST. Entrants must live in the USA, or have a USA address to ship to. All entries will be verified.  You must be 18 or older to enter. Please read the rest of the terms and conditions below before entering. If you can't see the Rafflecoptor Form below, click here instead to enter.

Terms and Conditions: Giveaway ends January 24th, 2015 at 12:00 am ESTYou must be 18 or older to enter. Prizes purchased by: www.tunaynamahal.com. I have the right to request proof of age if it seems appropriate. Entrants must live in the USA, or have a USA address to ship to. All entries will be verified. No following and unfollowing once the giveaway ends. Prizes cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes, APO, or FPO. There will be 1 winner chosen. Winner will be selected by Random.org and notified by email. Winner has 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. I may choose a new winner at my discretion for any reasonNo giveaway only accounts. I will make every effort to safely package your prize, however I am not responsible for any damage that may occur during shipping. Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin’, and Instagram are in no way associated with this giveaway. Any personal information provided will be used only for the purpose of contacting the winner.

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Lauriel Nichole Lacquer

✯ PR Sample ✯

Today I have some colors that were sent to me, from a new to me indie: Lauriel Nichole Lacquer


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Have a Happy New Year!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy new year later tonight! I don't usually do year end posts, or top polish posts, but I did decide to make a collage of my favorite nail art from this year. :) Thanks for reading, and for all of the comments you leave, it is much appreciated. I look forward to sharing more blog posts with you all in 2015!


I also decided to do some New Years Eve Nails. For these nails I used the following: Painted Polish Drunk on Holo, Ellagee Crushed Garnet. Stamping plates used: Bundle Monster BM-H20BM-320, and Winstonia Store W117. Stamping polishes: Mundo de Unas Fuchsia, Aqua, and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Silver Sweep. They didn't turn out quite like I wanted, I think maybe I should have kept the base darker on all the nails so the stamping showed better. But... they are still cute, and super sparkly in person! :)



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Press Release: @ZoyaNailPolish Naturel Satins

ZOYA NATUREL SATINS
The next generation of Zoya Naturel is almost here! Introducing, Zoya Naturel Satins, a collection of six new, neutral nail polish colors in an ultra-wearable, low-sheen, chic satin finish. A hybrid between matte and glossy polishes, the new Zoya Satin* formula provides opaque coverage and is longer lasting than traditional matte shades. The flawlessly smooth finish hides imperfections and creates a luxurious, satin finish nail look.
· ZP782/Leah: Lavender tinged taupe, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
· ZP779/Rowan: Creamy suede taupe, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
· ZP781/Sage: Mossy sage green, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
· ZP778/Tove: Misty slate grey, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish. 
·  ZP780/Brittany: Rose mauve cream, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.
·  ZP783/Ana: Light toasted almond, exclusive Zoya Satin* finish.

*Zoya Satin is not intended to be worn with a top coat. For best results: Prep nail with Zoya Remove Plus Nail Polish Remover, apply base coat and finish with 2 thin coats of any Zoya Satin Nail Polish.

AVAILABLE 01/15/15!

ZOYA IS THE HEALTHY COLOR OF FASHION!
$(US), Available in top salons, spas and on zoya.com
WANT MORE?
COMING SOON -  Zoya Satin Seal Topcoat!
Turn any color into an elegant Satin finish beauty with just one coat!



What do you all think of these?  I am loving every color!  So excited to try them! 

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Forever Polished Mani Bombs.

I've been seeing Forever Polished brand popping up everywhere lately. In Facebook groups, in photos on Instagram, blog reviews. Her mani bombs are super popular and in high demand lately. I was lucky enough to grab a few to try in her last restock.

I'm a sucker for floral scents, so I ordered the Coconut Lavender Love Spell Mani Crumbles, Rose Bud Crumbles, Rose Garden Mani Bomb, and a Mystery Bomb. (The mystery bomb I received smells like vanilla bean). I also received a sample mani bomb in Bora Bora scent.

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Happy Holidays, with Zoya Nail Polish!

✯ PR Sample's Mentioned ✯


I used Zoya Posh, Veruschka Matte Velvet (press sample), and Zoya, Chyna, Tomoko, Chita Pixie Dusts, along with some striping tape for these holiday nails. No topcoat.



I had a nice little surprise the other day, some holiday wishes and Godiva chocolates from Zoya.com! I pretty much had to pick my jaw off the floor after opening the package, lol. 

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!

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