Zoya Petals | 2016 Spring Collection

Happy  Saturday!

Today I have swatches of the Zoya Petals 2016 Spring Collection launched on March 1st. The collection includes 6 beautiful polishes that screams floral. All photos below are taken in artificial light with no top coat. 

Inspired by the gardens of spring, this fresh and vibrant collection invites you to revel in the beauty of the season 

Aster 

A sheer periwinkle with flecks of fuchsia. This is two coats for opacity. The finish is smooth and shiny. A stamped a fun pattern on my ring finger.

Azalea

A bright magenta pink with flecks of fuchsia. This is one medium coat. Although the polish is night and bright, its a little to bright for my taste on my hands. It would look beautiful for pedicures though.

Zahara

A sheer coral with flecks of fuchsia. This is 2 coats. This would be great as an accent nail for the next polish. 

Tulip

A soft cream coral. This is 2 coats. The finish is self leveling and semigloss. I didn't realize how bright this color was until I stepped out in the sunlight. So be sure to keep this in mind if you decide to wear it to work!

 

Laurel

A semi cream pink shimmer. This is 2 coats.

Leia

A sheer shimmer polish. This is 2 coats. This is definitely a polish that you can't wear on its own. The polish will not become opaque on its own. It would be a nice shimmer top coat for any other polish.  

Each shade retails between $9.00-$10.00 and the entire set is available for $60.00.

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China Glaze House of Colour | Spring 2016

Happy Saturday! Today I have swatches of the China Glaze House of Colour Spring 2016  that was released Feb 1st. I must say the formula did surprise me with some of the polishes. None of the colors required more than two coats. Sorry for the lack of post but I haven't had a collection that I liked enough to swatch and blog about until this one. Enjoy!

Don't Be Shallow

A pastel blue. This color was opaque with two medium coats. 

 

Girls Just Wanna Have Sun

A white based yellow. This color was opaque with two medium coats. Reminds me of easter when I look at it. The finish is a bit dull but nothing a little top coat couldn't fix. 

Pink or Swim

A bubblegum pink. This color is opaque with one coat. The formula is amazing and it dries shiny! 

About Layin Out

A sheer hot pink. This color is thin. This is two coats and you can still see the nail line. 

Lets Chalk About It

A white polish with a hint of pink. This color is opaque with two thin coats. 

Moonlight The Night

A blue, holographic, and purple topper with medium and small glitters. I put one with spot addition on Lets Chalk About it. 

Sorry I'm Latte

A beige nude. This color is opaque with one coat. 

Glitter Me This

A spot gold and white topper with medium and small glitters. I put this one with spot addition on Sorry I'm Latte

In The Near Fuchia

A bright fuchsia cream. This color was opaque with only one coat. 

Chrome Is Where The Heart Is

A frosty lilac metallic. This color was opaque with one coat but streaky. 

Shut The Front Door

A pink tone semi-metallic polish. 

Come Rain Or Shine

A sheer cobalt blue. This color is sheer and needs two coats. 

These colors are available to purchase on the China Glaze website. 

Zoya Whispers 2016 Collection

Today I have swatches of the Zoya Whispers Collection. This collection includes six neutral colors. 

Here is what Zoya has to say about the collection.

Cala - A soft nude with a kiss of warmth that will flatter most skin tones.

April - A light, rosy toned neutral that is a modern take on blush.

Eastyn - A subtle grayed grape that is more interesting than mauve and gives a modern alternative that is ever so wearable.

Misty - An easy to wear taupe that is an updated version of gray with just a touch of green to make it daring.

Ireland - A uniquely wearable green that is muted enough to make it subtle yet still interesting. This green is well balanced between blue & yellow so it’sflattering on all skin tones.

Lake - A softened blue that gives the effect of serene water with just a hint of vibrancy to preserve its luminosity.

Now on to my swatches and my thoughts of the collection. 

Ireland - A pastel green. This is two coats. The formula was slightly watery so be sure to have a gentle and hand. It is self leveling. 

Misty - A mute tan green. This is two coats. Again, this formula was slightly watery. 

Lake - A pastel blue. This is two coats. I really liked this formula. It was smooth and creamy. 

Eastyn - A pastel purple. This is two coats. This was actually my favorite from the collection. The formula was creamy and the color is gorgeous!

April - A pastel pink. This color is very light but only need two thick coats. I decided to wear this color for the rest of the week since it so work appropriate.

Cala - A tan polish. This is two coats. The formula was creamy and I must say it is a perfect nude. I think this will be my go to instead of Essie Sand Tropez now. 

Overall I really liked this collection. I feel like the colors transition nicely from winter to spring. Besides the first two colors being a bit watery, the rest are perfect. The entire collection is available at Zoya.com for $9 each.