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As the temperature has gotten colder, my nails that were very long this summer have started breaking. My two index fingernails started it. In response, I filed my other nails somewhat but not to as short as my index nails. Boo. Even taking biotin everyday and using cuticle and nail cream, the winter is tough …
During the holidays, Zoya had a number of really good sales. I took advantage of one that was 50% off and free shipping, there must have been a minimum. I bought three polishes and a topcoat. I already wrote about Zoya Cathy, a neutral pink-peach cream (reviewed/swatched here). And I seem to have misplaced my …
Zoya Professional Lacquer is probably my favorite or at least my most purchased brand of nail polish. I love their cream polishes, and I think they have the most fabulous collection of nudes and neutrals. On Black Friday weekend, Zoya had a big sale with 50% off and free shipping. You know how much I …
Zoya, one of my favorite nail polish brands, had a great promo in January: buy 3 polishes and pay only $12 shipping/get the polish free. What a deal because their polishes are usually $9-10 each! I fell in love with one of Zoya’s new shades, part of the Naturel Collection for Spring 2014, Brigitte, a …
Not sure what to put on my nails tonight for New Year’s Eve. I know I’d like something at least a little festive. Here are a couple of contenders from my December Zoya minis haul. I just love these little guys. And they still seem to be available on the Zoya website for $5. …
For a couple of years, I’ve been on the hunt for a nude lipstick that would look good on me. I’m pretty colorful, so I thought a nude lip might provide some balance with the red color of my hair and my pink cheeks. I’ve seen lots of photos of redheads (as well as brunettes …
Last week, I was conducting a research project in Portland OR, interviewing teens and young women about how they shop for makeup at the large cosmetics departments you find in some gigantic supermarkets that sell way more than groceries. I had a three hour break in between my early and late interviews, so I decided …