By now most people are aware of all of the shatter/ crackle nail polishes that are out there and Nicole by OPI the latest to jump into the game. Their polish dries in a graffiti finish with each application looking different from the next.  I have tried a few of these different types of polish and Nicole by OPI most definitely goes on the smoothest and easiest of them all. Each nail “graffitied” great and there is not a single one I am disappointed with.

When I recently was sent some Nicole By OPI Texture nail polish I wanted to wear it but not just the normal way of putting it on over a single color. I went through my nail polish collection and found some colors that would look great together but at the same time might be a bit bold ( for me at least ) to wear on their own. I wanted to create a multi color nail that would be the background for this new texture polish. I also was inspired by the colorblock look that is oh so popular right now. I decided to experiment and see how 4 colors with a texture over it would look. I figured the worst that could happen would be that I would have to take it off and figure out a new approach.

The first thing I did was find the colors I wanted and I decided on ZOYA Perrie(purple), Yummy (blue), Sweet(pink), and Creamy(yellow)

After a clear base coat was put on I painted each of may nails with all of the colors. I started with Perrie and painted a small section on  each nail, with each one being a bit different than the next. I waited a few minutes for it to dry a bit and Yummy was next. After waiting for it to dry I painted on the Sweet followed by Creamy. When I was done this is what it looked like. I was not concerned about if the nails looked perfect because I knew that the Texture coat would cover any imperfections.

When I painted my nails it was late in the day so I decided to let my nails dry completely for the night and start with the Texture Coat. This way, not only was I sure that my nails dried, but I was able to take some pictures outside in the natural light.

The next day I put on a coat of the Nicole by OPI White Texture Nail Polish and this is the outcome. Since I wanted to ensure that the Texture went on without any problems I wiped each nail with little bit of rubbing alcohol to make sure there were no oils or anything on my nails. After the White Texture Coat I let my nails dry for about 5 minutes then put on a top coat.

While this manicure could have easily been done on one sitting I really wanted to photograph it all in the best light possible. I also have the Black, Red, and Gold Nicole by OPI to play around with so be sure to come back and see what special manicure I do with them.

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If you haven’t noticed by now, I am in love with Zoya’s new Summer Collections.  I have to say the Sunshine Collection is my favorite with colors of Faye, Apple, Riva, Reca, Kimmy and Tanzy.  Today I will be talking about Faye from the Sunshine Collection.  Zoya describes her as:  A bronzed mauve with purple and brown undertones flooded with bright gold sparkle.  A unique gilded shade that will work in any season.  On Zoya’s Intensity Scale, they classify her as a level 4 (1-5 in opaqueness).

I used the Color Lock System from Zoya.  I always start off by cleaning my nails with Remove Plus then one coat of Anchor, 3 coats of Faye, one coat of Armor and the Fast Drops Polish Drying Drops.  Application was flawless.  As you can see from my picture below, Faye made my camera go crazy with all the color/sparkly goodness.

Zoya has a Promotion going on until June 28th, you can read more about it on their website and blog.

You can also see what other polishes that I’m wearing this summer on my blog as well as enter a chance to win one of 6 gift packs:  Midnight Manicures.

What are your thoughts about what colors are good for summer polishes or does it matter what time of year you wear certain colors?

Recently I purchased the Sunshine Collection, it was one of three collections released this summer by Zoya. My favorite of the whole collection is Apple.   Zoya describes it as:  Luminous yellow-toned apple green packed with gold metallic sparkle.  A dimensional green that’s clean and bright.  The application with this polish was flawless and will go with so many of the summer fashions this year.  Zoya is one of the big 3 free polishes and can be purchased retail for $8 each.  You can’t beat the wear time on their polishes.  Here’s a picture of it on my nails.

What are your thoughts about Zoya Apple

Please let comments!

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Hi Everyone,
This is my first blog for Fashion Urbia, my name is Jeanie and I’m from the beautiful state of NC. I am 46 years old, yes…a little older than most fashion/beauty bloggers.   But I know what I like and I have a teenage daughter to help me keep up with fashion trends for all ages.

Today I wanted to show you one of my favorite nail polish brands, Zoya.  I chose Breezi from the recently released Summertime collection.  Zoya describes her as: Soft, dusty, dirty medium cerulean blue with an opaque cream finish. A super chic high-fashion denim look for nails in a cool tone.  On their 1-5 opaque scale she is ranked 5.   Two coats and the coverage was totally opaque.

I love using the whole Zoya/Qtica nail care system.  I used a coat of Qtica Natural Nail Growth Stimulator for my base, 2 coats of color and Zoya Armor top coat.  The results are amazing and the wear time on this polish is one of the best.  Zoya is one of the big 3 free companies which makes their polishes even more special to me.

You can see and follow my personal blog at Midnight Manicures.  Thanks for taking your time to read this blog, please leave comments, I love to read them.

Yellow is a color that can brighten the cloudiest of days.  It is bright and cheerful but it is also a color that some shy away from. The problem with yellow is that if your skin tone is really pale and you wear certain shades of yellow it will make you look washed out so it is best to wear a deep yellow it will warm you up. If you have a tan or a darker complexion then a paler yellow is your best bet.

The thing is though that wearing yellow clothes is fairly easy and you can add accessories and other colors to break up the yellow palette to make the outfit work with your complexion but when it comes to nail polish it is a bit harder since it is literally against your skin. You can obviously avoid this problem by not wearing a yellow nail polish but the thing is there are so many great yellow polishes to choose from. By cutting yellow from your collection you are truly missing out on something great.  The key to wearing a yellow polish is to know your skin tone and make sure to choose the right one for you. not just the hottest color that everyone else is wearing.

Chanel makes some wonderful nail polishes or as they refer to them Le Vernis Nail Colour. The formulas and colors that they use for their polishes are absolutely exquisite and a bit pricy so make sure that you do not pick a yellow polish on a whim and you make sure that it works on you. There are not too many choices of Chanel Le Vernis, the first is Chanel Robertson LA Sunrise #287 Le Vernis Nail Polish which was a limited edition color 2 years ago so it is a bit hard to find and more expensive than a normal Chanel polish but is really a great lemon yellow with a bit of a silver shimmer. For 2011 Chanel is releasing Mimosa. This color is also a lemon yellow and has yellow and orange shimmer with a few fleck of green mixed in. Overall than the Mimosa is a bit lighter and more shimmery than the LA Sunrise.

For More Information or To Buy Chanel LA Sunrise Click Here

For More Information or To Buy Chanel Mimosa Click Here

I love Deborah Lippmann Glitter Polishes and have not tried any “traditional” ones so I am not an expert with overall look, application, and overall wear but I have not heard many complaints about these polishes too much. The  Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road nail polish was just released on  April 1st  and is already flying off the shelves.  The color is a sheer jelly yellow. This is the color that Lady Gaga was wearing for her Grammy performance last month.  Yellow Brick Road was not supposed to be released until later in the year but with the popularity of requests after Lady Gaga wore it the release date was pushed up.

For More Information or To Buy Deborah Lippmann Yellow Brick Road Click Here

While the above polishes are are great, the fact is that they either have not been released yet or are hard to find so perhaps you want to find a great yellow to start wearing now. The NARS Desperadois a rich golden yellow and should work for all skin tones.

For More Information or To Buy NARS Desperado Click Here

Butter LONDON is another brand that has a great yellow polish that is already available. The butter LONDON Cheeky Chops is a pale creamy yellow.

For More Information or To Buybutter LONDON Cheeky Chops Click Here

Other great brands of Nail Polish that have yellows currently are OPI, China Glaze, and Zoya. These are brands that have a polish that is under $10 which is great when buying a color that you may only wear a few times before retiring.

For More Information or To Buy Zoya Pippa Click Here

For More Information or To Buy OPI Need Sunglasses Click Here

For More Information or To Buy OPI the It Color Click Here

For More Information or To Buy China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Click Here

For More Information or To Buy China Glaze Lighthouse Click Here

Do you have a favorite yellow nail polish from above? Is there a great yellow nail polish that you have discovered that is not on the list? Please comment below and let me know.

Nude nail polish colors are all the rage for Spring and Summer 2011. These great colors give your nails a subtle look that will either balance your already neutral clothing or will allow your clothes to shine if you choose to go the bright and bold route. The great thing about nail polish is that you can change it quite quickly to go with your current look. Most of the nail polishes on the market today are without the harsh chemicals and actually dry pretty quick. You can always add some Quck Dry Top Coat to make your polish dry even faster.

Butter London is one of my favorite brands of Nail Polish. It is is British brand that is quickly gaining quite the following here in the United States. There are not too many nude nail colors to pick from but the few that they do have are all great colors.

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Colors from L-R  Hoorah Henri, Pink Ribbon, Tea with the Queen, Yummy Mummy

Deborah Lippmann also makes some great nail polishes both in terms of quality and color. Her most popular colors are her glitters but she makes some amazing nude colors as well.

For More Information or To Buy Click Here

Colors from L-R Night And Day, I’m Not Innocent, Diamonds And Pearls

Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish is a brand based out of New York City. They are a chain of nails that use their own brand of nail polish for all their manicures and pedicures. There are many nude polishes to choose from.

For More Information or To Buy Click Here

Colors L-R   Top Row:Sheer Natural, Sheer Nude, Sheer Pink
Bottom Row:Medium White, Ani, Lulu

My absolute favorite brand of nail polish is Zoya. Many have not heard of this brand but they really do have the best formulas for their polishes. They are chemical free as well as vegan. I can paint my nails and a week later not have  a single chip on any of my nails. There are so many nude colors from this line but I suggest buying their pre-packed purity collection. You will get 6 different colors, all are not nude but they are pale soft colors.
For More Information or to Buy the Zoya Purity Collection Click Here