Press Release - Zoya Magical Pixie

New Nail Polish Collection for Spring 2014: Zoya Magical Pixie

Believe in it...

Zoya Magical Pixie - a new PixieDust formulation, amped up with spectacular sparkle creating the most magical, Zoya PixieDust ever! Three new never before imagined textured, holographic beauties for spring 2014... 

ZOYA MAGICAL PIXIE

• ZP717 - Cosmo: Silver Crystal Sparkle, Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP718 - Vega: Blue Opal Sparkle, Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP719 - Lux: Rose Quartz Sparkle Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.

$10.00 ea. (US)

For BEST RESULTS when applying Zoya PixieDust: apply 2-3 thin coats of polish for full coverage to a clean oil free nail surface. Allow product to dry completely for full effect. Do not use a base coat or top coat. Top coat can be applied for additional glossy effects. 

*BIG5FREE: Zoya Nail Polish and Treatment Formulas are free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and camphor.

Find over 300 long-wearing, beautiful Zoya colors on www.zoya.com. Each and 

every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.

SHIPPING FEBRUARY 2014

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Zoya - Fall PixieDust

Press Sample

Hi Everyone!! Today I have a Matte vs Glossy of Zoya Fall PixieDust of 2013!  Aren't these stunning?  Better late than never to show you all, right? ;-)   If you're like me, polish has no season!!! lol

I actually wanted to mention that.  Thank you all for your kindness over the last 6 months as I transitioned into my new career path!  I can't believe how much I love my new job.  It was a lot to take on, but I'm happy to say that things are going well.  I'm hoping 2014 will slow down a little to allow me back into blogging regularly.  Now, I can't make guarantees because life changes so quickly, but my plan is ease back into it, making sure I cover all the reviews I owe.

If you have questions or would like to talk to me personally, please contact me at CrystalsCrazyCombos@gmail.com.  I had to pull back from my social media, as it became too much for me.  However, I've been having fun getting back into chatting and polish shopping!!  With that, of course I had to snag some new pretties that I couldn't resist!!  So between all my untrieds, the polishes to review, and the new ones on the way - I'll have plenty to keep myself busy!!  I hope no one minds a mix of old and new, since sometimes the older polishes can be hard to find.

Again, I can't thank you all enough.  I put this huge pressure on myself about all of this, but it seems you all understand :-)  That means so much to me. My blog is to share what I know and what I've tried, so to be received and loved by the community is the greatest gift.  I wish you all the best in 2014!! Let's have a great year!!

Anyway, in case you forgot (hehe) here is the Zoya Fall PixieDust without top coat!

And glossy!  I used KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  Since these are textured polishes, a second top coat may be necessary, as we know glitter loves to eat top coat!! ;-)

These gorgeous PixieDust colors are available through http://www.zoya.com/ (directly listed HERE) for $10 each.

Also, a great promotion is available for 3 free* polishes!!! (*there is a $12 Shipping & Processing fee) Read more information HERE.  If you spend $25 though, you can get free shipping!

So let's look closer at each shade!!  Lots of pics ;-)  First up, Tomoko.  This is 1 coat alone.  Isn't it stunning?  So elegant and easy for a quick mani!  So sparkly too!

Closer look!

And here is Tomoko with 2 coats.

Close up!

I added KBShimmer Clearly on Top to the 2 coats of Tomoko.  Beautiful!

Close up!  Love that glitzy finish!

Next up, Chita!  Here is 2 coats.  It's so close to being a one coater!  I didn't want to have it too thick for photos, but I bet you could get away with 1 thicker coat!

Close up!

Here is Chita with 2 coats and topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

It's such a beautiful forest green.  I just love it!

Close up.

The beautiful blue Sunshine with 2 coats!  Another almost 1 coater!

Close up!

And here is Sunshine with 2 coats topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

I did add another coat of Clearly on Top for the picture below.  I LOVE it so glossy - it's like stars in a (not so dark) night sky!

Next, 1 coat of Carter.  I put this on and I was kinda like "hmmm...I don't think I'm going to like this," but....

add another coat....and LOOK!

Stunning.  It amazes me that the second coat transforms this into such a beauty!  I was worried, I'm not going to lie, but patience is a virtue haha.  Not everything can be beautiful in one coat ;-) haha

Close up!

Here is Carter with 2 coats and Clearly on Top by KBShimmer in my horrible bedroom lighting.  It sparkles beautifully though, so I had to share!

Carter with 2 coats and Clearly on Top.

Close up!

Next is Arabella.  Shown with two coats.

Close up!

Arabella with 2 coats and KBShimmer Clearly on Top!

Love the sparkle in this one too!

Close up!  Check out that hot pink in it!

And last, but not least, 2 coats of Dhara.

Close up.

Here is Dhara with 2 coats and Clearly on Top by KBShimmer.

It's glowing!!  Love the gold with the orange.  It always adds such depth!

Blurred in the ring finger shows off that sparkle!

Close up!

I hope you loved this review!!  I've missed you all ;-)

In case you missed above, these gorgeous PixieDust colors are available through http://www.zoya.com/ (directly listed HERE) for $10 each.

Also, a great promotion is available for 3 free* polishes!!! (*there is a $12 Shipping & Processing fee) Read more information HERE.  If you spend $25 though, you can get free shipping!

Have a great day!!  If you're snowed in like we are here, stay safe and warm!!  If you're somewhere tropical - you stink.  haha ;-) just kidding!  But I am jealous!!

Much Love,
Crystal


*These products have been sent to me for review.  All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*

Zoya - PixieDust Summer 2013

Hello Everyone!!  Happy Wednesday!  I am beyond excited to review the PixieDust Summer 2013 Collection for you today!  I've been wearing the original shades like crazy, so I'm excited to have more colors to choose from!  You can see my post on the original shades - HERE!

Information from Zoya about their PixieDust Nail Polish Collection:

Infused with even more magic and wonder! Because everyone wants more of it... The color experts at Zoya went back to the lab and created six more beautiful, long-wearing textured, matte and sparkle Zoya PixieDust Colors for Summer 2013! The incredible and best-selling formula is sure to captivate with a magical sparkle and sugary finish like no other.

IMPORTANT PixieDust Application Information - Do not use a base coat or top coat. Apply 1-3 (for full coverage) thin coats of polish. Allow product to dry down completely matte in between layers for full textured effect. The PixieDust textured formula may take up to 10 minutes to dry completely matte. Once dry, the textured finish is long lasting, matte and ultra-glittery!
 

The top three shades, Solange, Beatrix, and Destiny (L to R), are made with the Foil Twinkle formula.  These shine like foil and have a bit of a gold shimmer to them.  Miranda (bottom left) and Liberty (bottom right) have a similar glitter mix like Chyna from the original collection, that their glitters are similar to their base color.  Stevie (bottom middle) has more of a silver glitter with the purple, similar to the others of the original collection.

One more thing before we get to pictures, is the Share the Love information!
https://www.artofbeauty.com/rd/018453A0 <------ This is a Share the Love link, of the Summer PixieDust collection ($54), which is a way for me to earn points through them! So cool for me, but you guys can get something too! See what Zoya wrote: "Remember EVERYONE WINS with "Share the Love": When someone clicks on your personal link and sets up an online account, a $5 coupon a coupon for a FREE Bottle of Zoya Nail Polish will automatically be placed in their account and can be used immediately on their current order. TIP: If you use this coupon and add 2 more polishes to your order, you get free shipping too! The coupon will appear in the "My Coupons/ Promos" section of their "My Account" Page."

Pretty great deal! I don't see any promotions right now other than free shipping, but I was able to get a bottle of their Qtica Growth Stimulator https://www.artofbeauty.com/rd/0111DC19 (another link!) for the price of shipping (a $20 value!) through all their gifts of Share the Love points!

Zoya PixieDust polishes are $9 each and can be purchased through http://zoya.com/

***To reduce repeating myself, for pictures below I have used 2 coats unless otherwise mentioned, along with no base coat or top coat***


First up, Solange!

What a bright, beautiful yellow gold!  This is so bright in person.  The foil twinkle formula really brings this one to life!

Here is a blurred picture of Solange in my bedroom lighting to show some of the shine to this!  The PixieDusts can be hard to capture and are so much more beautiful in person!

Close up of Solange.

Next, we have Beatrix!

I don't always wear orange, but I wore this yesterday with a dark purple shirt.  I was in LOVE with how it looked, and again, the foil twinkle formula adds a bit of a gold shimmer to this beautiful shade of orange.

I can't wait to have a tan while wearing Beatrix over the Summer!

Close up of Beatrix.

Next, Destiny!

Destiny is stunning and you can see how the gold foil peaks through this red/orange color!

I love this one with my skin tone!

Close up of Destiny!

Next, we have Miranda.

Miranda reminds me of a raspberry red!  My girlfriend put this on a few days ago and it looked amazing on her!  Her skin tone is a little darker than mine, but it complimented her perfectly!  I do really like it on me too :-)

Close up of Miranda.

Next, we have Stevie.

I knew Stevie and I would be the best of friends!!  I absolutely love the silver glitters in this.  I think it adds such dimension to the colors!

Close up of Stevie.

Last, but not least, Liberty.

For Liberty, I do recommend a base coat because it does stain a little bit!  However, slight smurf tips could never keep me from this polish! I'm exaggerating, by the way! **You will not turn into a smurf when using this polish.**  However, that would be kind of cool!! hehe  But Liberty is absolutely breathtaking! 

Did anyone else notice there are now Red, Blue, and White-ish PixieDust shades?  Guess who will be going textured for Memorial Day!

Close up of Liberty!

I hope you enjoyed this look at the new PixieDust shades for Summer!!  Aren't they amazing?  I know not everyone likes the textured look, but I have to say again how hard it is to capture the beauty of these.  I was also concerned about how they would feel, but once dry, it is a nice smooth grit.  I actually really like it because it wears extremely well for me. 

I can easily wear a PixieDust shade for 3 days, while I'm normally changing after 1 because of my oily nails (I'm sure most will get a lot more wear than I do!)!  Plus, touching up is really easy!  Adding another coat will help get you through if you don't have time to repaint!  I also love how quick they dry and that I don't even need a top coat!  Overall, I'm a fan of texture for an elegant mani that can be done quickly and effortlessly.  I really do mean effortlessly, as I don't think I did very much clean up on any of these manis.  Zoya has a great formula and their brushes offer control to get the polish where you want it!  Another great collection by Zoya!

Hope you have a great day!

Much Love,
Crystal


*These polishes were sent to me for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*