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Every year Zoya puts out a collection of neutral colors and 2016 was no exception to that. So today I've got some abstract using this entire six-piece set of neutral nail colors.


This look was easy to achieve. First, I painted a base color of Tatum. Once that dried, I placed two different sized nail vinyls on each nail. Then, I sponged all six colors on top of that. Finally, I removed the nail vinyls and topped it off with a layer of quick dry top coat.


See. Told ya it was easy.



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Summer is here and so are the summer nail polish collections. On today's roster is the Zoya Wanderlust collection.


Let's get into it.

Byrdie & Minnie
Byrdie is a two coat bubble gum pink créme that leans kinda fuchsia.
Winnie is another pink two coat créme, this is described by Zoya as a watermelon pink.

Mandy & Esty
Mandy this collection is a majority of crémes but Mandy is metallic. A magenta metallic to be exact. Shown above in two coats.
Esty here's the definite fuchsia créme of the group. No complaints on the formula on this one. Shown above in two coats. 

Cora & Sawyer
Cora a coral créme I was really excited about when I looked at the bottle. It was thick to apply. Like really thick. Like it definitely needed a few drops of nail polish thinner. But after the thinner was added it only required two coats.
Sawyer a light orange créme that reached full opacity in two coats.

Journey & Sonja
Journey a blue-based red metallic foil shade. The downside to Journey is that it stains. So just be aware. Opaque in two coats.
Sonja I'm really feeling this read. Dare I say this was my favorite of the entire collection. The is probably a first for me and I'm just as shocked about this as you are. Fully opaque in two coats.

Scout & Arbor
Scout a shimmering green moss that has a smooth formula and reaches full opacity in two coats.
Arbor is an olive green créme that's fully opaque in two coats.
Overall Scout & Arbor are nice but these DEFINITELY feel like fall colors to me.

River & Lois
River a cobalt blue shimmer. Seen above in two coats.
Lois how about we pretend I didn't have a moment where I played out one of Stewie's monologues about Lois in my head just taking notes about this shade, ok? Anyway, Lois in fully opaque in two coats.


Formula wise Wanderlust performed really really well. But as far as personal taste goes, I really wasn't into it. Just way too many shades of pink. Way too many.
Oh Zoya, can we (and by we I mean you) make a collection as awesome as Island Fun was?

Wanderlust is available now on Zoya.com for $10 each.

How do you feel about these shades? Are you a lover of the color pink? Tell me in the comments.
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Hopefully you guys have enjoyed my travel additions to the site because you'll definitely be getting more of it in the near future *wink* but right now it is all swatches all the time. What's on today's menu? Zoya Charming collection.

Tina issa shade of purple. How can I not love it. And issa créme? Come on now. Fully opaque in two smooth coats.
Abby a nice lilac créme. Unfortunately, the formula on this one is less than favorable. It was thick to apply and doesn't level without the use of top coat. Fully opaque in three coats.


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Nothing To Disclose
February of 2015, a mystery, new polish remover hit Walmart shelves. It was like nothing else stateside. "Why," you ask? Instead of your standard liquid remover, this baby was a gel. Yup, that's right, nail polish remover in a gel state. The nail polish community was SHOOK. That is until the reviews started rolling in, mine included. Generally, the reviews were pretty unfavorable.Those reviews probably explain why in August of 2016 a new & improved version started popping up.

• $3.98 at Wal-Mart
• strong acetone smell
• super sticky feeling after removal, and it is a must to wash your hands with soap and water
• let it sit for 8 minutes to remove the glitter from this mani. And even after that I still had to scrap it off with my fingers.
• it does liquefy dried nail glue in two minutes

And the new and version.

• $7.98 at Wal-Mart
• strong acetone smell
• the super sticky feeling after removal, and yup you'll need to wash your hands with soap and water after removal
• took a whole lot longer than 4 minutes to remove a full glitter mani

Final review? It's the same damn product with a 100% price increase and black packaging. Once again. Don't waste your money. Just stick to the acetone and polish removal methods you're used to. *heavy sigh*

I'm here blowing money on products so you don't have to.
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When Nails Imitate Art is back! Unsure what When Nails Imitate Art is? It's a long-running segment here where I take artworks of my choosing and attempt to transpose them on my nail beds.

Previous artists include Miguel, Dani Michelle, Michelle Robinson, Raheem Johnson, Lakwena Maciver, and Sue Tsai. And as the title suggests, today I've got a mani inspired by Ellsworth Kelly.


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Remember how I mentioned I took some time to travel? While I didn't actively update this site, I did maintain a decent manicure every now and then.


Today I've got one of my favorite brands, Dare To Wear.


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What have I been up to in my absence? You know, aside from pulling all-nighters to finish yet another semester? It finally seems like the end is in sight. I still remember my Michelle Obama nails I wore for the first day of school. *awww*





If you're interested in more of my travel and polish adventures you can see them in real time on Snapchat @ DropOutNails.

And for more from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and everywhere else I've gone this year follow my personal account on Instagram @GoHomeBriana.

By the way, I hashtag all my vacations now. To see everything I've shared thus far on my week in the United Arab Emirates search #BriInTheUAE & #JoAndBriInTheUAE on Insta.

Wanna see more of my travel adventures here? Take any amazing vacations this year? Tell me in the comments.
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