Zoya Summer BoGo

Please enjoy the following release from Zoya.  If you have an account, you should have gotten this email but I know with mine - it went to spam :[

The ZOYA SUMMER BOGO code is exclusive to consumers with accounts at www.zoya.com. The code is a personalized code and is one time use only. Here are the full details:

The ZOYA Summer BOGO(Buy One, Get One Free) Offer* is good on any 0.5oz open stock bottle of the Zoya Summer Collections (Sunshine, Summertime and Mod Mattes). You can buy up to 7 bottles and get 7 free. As an ADDED BONUSBOGO Offer*standard shipping is only $2! (Order more than $55 and shipping will be free!)

You can BOGO* any colors from our new Zoya Summertime, Sunshine and ModMatte collections! With 15 new colors to choose from you are bound to find plenty of BOGO offer* options to love!

How it works:

• SIGN IN - to your account** on Zoya.com
• CLICK on MY ACCOUNT
• Once you are in your account go to the left hand side of the page and CLICK on MY PROMOTIONS AND COUPONS
• APPLY the code that reads ZOYA SUMMER BOGO*.
• Then ADD - Any combination of polishes from the new summer collections to your shopping cart. (You can BOGO* up to 7 colors)
• ADD any additional items you would like to purchase
• CHECK OUT (BOGO* applies to polish from Summertime, Sunshine and ModMatte collections ONLY!)
• Please double check all information IS CORRECT and ALL FIELDS have been completely filled out PRIOR to submitting the order. There is NO WAY to issue a new code after the order has been processed.
• SUBMIT - your order.

*Offer open only to those with active accounts** on Zoya.com, artofbeauty.com, Qtica.com and qticasmartspa.com as of 3/20/2011 at 5 PM ST. Offer open to consumers, Online promotion only. Continental US ONLY. BOGO Offer* is good for Summer 2011 collections. (Zoya Summertime, Sunshine and ModMatte) BOGO Offer good for up to 7 polishes. BOGO Offer* code is unique and non-transferable. One code per account. Code expires on 3/25/2011 at 11:59PM EST. Standard ground shipping is $2.00 and FREE for orders over $55. Upgraded shipping not available for this promotion. Please allow standard time for processing and shipping, however if volume is higher than expected please allow up to 4 weeks for shipping and processing. Please allow 2-6 weeks for delivery. Comments, videos and pictures posted about this Zoya.com BOGO Offer* outside of Zoya.com or zoyanailpolish.blogger.com are n ot representative of the opinions of Zoya Nail Polish, Art of Beauty, Inc., Qtica and Qtica Smart Spa and we do not confirm the accuracy of any postings..

**Qualifying accounts are those with a valid username (email) and password that has been created and used in the last 3 years account must be made by 3/20/2011 at 5PM EST to qualify for the BOGO Offer. No purchase necessary to start an account. Customers are responsible for maintaining active accounts. If username or password have been lost we (Art of Beauty, Inc.) are not responsible for restoring accounts or giving out any account information. 

China Glaze Island Escape

Please enjoy the following press release from China Glaze!

ESCAPE THIS SUMMER WITH HIGH SHINE AND BRIGHT SHIMMER

China Glaze Introduces Six Sizzling Shimmers and Cremes

Los Angeles, CA – (October 2010): Take an exotic island escape with China Glaze this summer with a tropical, shimmering rainbow of brilliant bright colors! Mix and match these hot hues to add a candy-like pop to that summer manicure and pedicure. Colors in the collection include:

·         Papaya Punch: Crème based vivid orange.

·         108 Degrees: Flirtatious berry pink with specks of micro glitter.

·         Senorita Bonita: Passionate purple shimmer with pink micro glitter.

·         Blue Iguana: Bold and daring sparkly blue.

·         Cha Cha Cha: Vivacious shimmer green.

·         Electric Pineapple: High intensity crème based lime green.

Escape this summer to a far away place with China Glaze. Vacation in color!

The China Glaze Island Escape collection will be available as open stock colors, 6 piece box collection, 6 piece counter display, 12 piece counter display and 36 piece rack.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks,  Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s,  and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.

Zoya modmattes LE

Please enjoy the following press release from Zoya!


Zoya Nail Polish presents three new mattes for summer 2011.
modmattes LE
all of the color - none of the shine!

Zoya is the new color of fashion... The ZOYA color experts have done it again! Introducing three new LIMITED EDITION (LE), exclusive modmattes LE* shades for summer 2011...


The incredible Zoya modmattes LE* shade collection has been expanded with three new LIMITED EDITION beauties. Get all of the color, none of shine with modmattes LE*, Zoya’s exclusive blend resulting in utterly wearable and truly stylish matte nail polish.


Zoya Nail Polishes are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.


Find Zoya modmattes LE* as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at www.zoya.com.


As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.


modmattes LE* by Zoya, available March 21, 2011
Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)
© 2011 Art of Beauty Inc. All rights reserved.

Zoya Sunshine and Summertime

Please enjoy the following release from Zoya!

Zoya Nail Polish presents two new collections with six new metallics and six new creams for summer 2011.

Sunshine and Summertime

...everything should be this good!

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Summer 2011 color so perfect that it could only come from the nail polish experts at Zoya... Zoya is the New Color of Fashion!

ZOYA SUNSHINE COLLECTION

Reva (ZP546) - A cool toned strawberry red with glowing golden metallic sparkle. A very rich and luxurious looking gilded red.

Kimmy (ZP547) - Gleaming metallic candy apple red brightened by gold sparkle. Not your usual red shimmer- this one has a fiery attitude.

Apple (ZP548) - Luminous yellow-toned apple green packed with gold metallic sparkle. A dimensional green that's clean and bright.

Tanzy (ZP549) - Light, bright tangerine orange with yellow gold metallic sparkle. A sunny orange that's easy to wear year-round.

Rica (ZP550) - Warm light coral with pink and orange tones and heavy gold metallic sparkle. An alternative to flat corals for when you want to shine.

Faye (ZP551) - A bronzed mauve with purple and brown undertones flooded with right gold sparkle. A unique gilded shade that will work in any season.

ZOYA SUMMERTIME COLLECTION

Sooki (ZP552) - Bright, clean, crisp cool cherry red cream with a subtle jelly finish. For an irresistible, attention-grabbing red nail.

Tamsen (ZP553) - Medium warm brick red with strong orange tones with an opaque cream finish. A special red that is both enticing and mysterious

Areej (ZP554) - Pink with an opaque cream finish. A pink for when you want a bold pop of color but not something neon-bright.

Kieko (ZP555) - Warm, red toned dusty light purple with berry tones with an opaque cream finish. A nice alternative to pure pink or berry, especially flattering on warm skin tones.

Mira (ZP556) - Blue toned medium purple with dusty lavender tones and an opaque cream finish. For a muted yet colorful purple that isn't too dark.

Breezi (ZP557) - Soft, dusty, medium cerulean blue with an opaque cream finish. A super chic high-fashion denim look for nails.

Ultra long-wearing, glossy nail lacquers by Zoya are free of harmful industrial chemicals like toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Find Zoya Sunshine and Summertime as well as over 300 other ultra high-fashion Zoya shades at http://www.zoya.com

As always, each and every Zoya color is made for women so we name them after women.

Sunshine and Summertime by Zoya, available March 21, 2011

Sug. Retail $8.00 per 0.5 fl.oz. bottle (US)

© 2011 Art of Beauty Inc. All rights reserved

Blogs of Note

It's Sunday Funday again :)  Here are some blogs to check out.


First today is Natalie's Nails.  Natalie shares a lot of information on other blog giveaways, which is helpful in finding new blogs as well.  She has short nails and features a good amount of nail art as well as reviews.


Next is Never Ending Obsession.  Lisa has short nails as well and posts a variety of nail polish colors and brands.


Last today is Never Unpolished.  Zara has short nails too and posts a good amount of frankens as well as reviews.  


Yay blogs!

OPI Featured in Dell’s New SWITCH by DESIGN STUDIO Collection

Please enjoy the following press release from OPI (side note, the first nail polish I remember wearing was I'm Not Really a Waitress... that and a smokey purple by Cover Girl...  My first love's father was always making fun of my "purple toes".)

OPI Featured in Dell’s New SWITCH by DESIGN STUDIO Collection

OPI’s I’m Not Really a Waitress and La Paz-itively Hot are now launching as interchangeable lid options in Dell’s SWITCH by Design Studio for Inspiron^TM R laptop users!   Now, tech-loving fashionistas can switch their laptop lid instantaneously, alternating between OPI’s classic red and pink hues!

“We’re very happy to be continuing our partnership with Dell,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “For the new SWITCH by Design Studio collection we are starting with two of our signature shades.  Pink and red are classic, feminine colors, and we love that now you don’t have to choose between the two!”

            The OPI SWITCH by Design Studio lids are two of the 25 interchangeable lids from Dell offered for the new Inspiron^TM R laptops.  Additionally, there are over 30 existing OPI color options for permanent lids in the Dell Design Studio for the Dell XPS models. 

The interchangeable OPI color options will be available starting March 17, 2011, for $49.99 per device. Select OPI colors will be available in the coming months at select Dell retailers nationwide.

OPI Nice Stems!

Please enjoy the following release from OPI:

Summer Pinks in Bloom!

Nice Stems! by OPI Revamps Nails with Vibrant Pink Hues for Summer 2011

                                                                                                                                                                        

Stop and see the flowers with summer’s Nice Stems! by OPI, a limited edition collection featuring four new nail lacquers in stunning shades of pink. With whimsical names based on their floral inspirations, these vibrant, flirty colors range from pale, frosty pink to rich fuchsia.  Nice Stems! offers fingers and toes a perfectly pink shade for all of summer’s looks.

                  “These vibrant, feminine hues complement 60’s ladylike fashions, 70’s glam looks, and bold color-blocking, which are the season’s staples,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.  “The Nice Stems! collection also offers an interesting contrast and feminine accent to the punk and biker looks on the runways.”

                Nice Stems! by OPI shades include:

Play the Peonies

We’d put our money on this lovely soft-pink.

Come to Poppy
Surrender to shine with this shimmering coral-pink.

Be a Dahlia Won’t You?
Give the gift of fabulous fuchsia—to yourself!

I Lily Love You
Fall head over heels with this light pink sparkle.

  “Using different micas and glitters can give lacquer a 3-dimensional look,” adds Weiss-Fischmann.  “I Lily Love You is a glitter coat that can be layered over any of the other three shades to add a bright sparkle; or, it can be worn on its own for a subtle tint of pink with strands of glitter.”

The Nice Stems! Nail Lacquers by OPI contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application. 

This limited edition Nice Stems! collection will be available beginning June 2011 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for  $8.50 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!  

CND - Fall 2011 Nail Trend Forecast

Please enjoy the following press release from CND:

15 Years of Fashionable Fingertips Regal on the Runway - CND's Fall 2011 Nail Trend Forecast For 15 years, CND has created trend-setting manicures to perfectly accessorize designer visions on the catwalk. This season, CND worked with 22 designers including household names Jason Wu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Carolina Herrera, Malandrino and Monique Lhuillier. "This Fall, manicures are emerging in waves of rich jewel tones, earthy and worn shades, and comfortable colors - as cozy as a boyfriend's t-shirt," says CND Co-founder and Style Director, Jan Arnold. Eccentric, old world charm takes center stage this season with eminent dark jewel toned nails that accessorize bold satin and chiffon, off-kilter tweeds, wild jacquards and sumptuous velvet fabrics. Prince William and Kate Middleton aren't the only royal marriage in the future - runway manicures unite lavish eggplant purple with decadent gilded gold. For opulent nails, use CND's limited edition The Look: Fall 2011, comprised of Midnight Sapphire deep cobalt blue crème, Dark Amethyst velvet aubergine crème and Sheer 24K Sparkle gold lamé effect. These brand new polishes were seen on the runway at Sachin & Babi, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jen Kao and Monique Lhuillier.      Manicures delve into the past...faded, traditional and textured in soft sandstone washes of color. A literal return to the roots. Nature takes back the urban landscape with earthen shades of muted brown, green and patina peach. Pair this grounded look with rugged leather, sediment shaded woven wear, tough denim and weathered knits. For the inky spectator nails from 3.1 Phillip Lim, use warm opaque Desert Suede and half circles of Midnight Sapphire. To get Monique Lhuillier's "Shady Lady" manicure, try Silver Chrome topped with Desert Suede, and iced with Dark Amethyst.   Worn-in clothes evoke softness and worn-out colors, and provide an element of comfort and timelessness. Manicures are faded with muted iridescence blushing in vintage gold, peach, icy blue and green. Worn best with softened sateen sweaters, heirloom jacquards, Victorian buttons and pearls, and smoky sheers. Custom blended minty sage nails were sported at Costello Tagliapietra, and a hazy purple was mixed for Malandrino. For the blushing taupe nails from Jenni Kayne, use Desert Suede, layered with Copper Shimmer Effect, washed out with a coat of semi-sheer Rose Water and topped with Super Matte Top Coat. Achieve waistline-approved toffee brown nails from Isaac Mizrahi using Chocolate Milk mixed with 5 drops of Asphalt.   NEW! The Look: Fall 2011 box set of Midnight Sapphire and Dark Amethyst Colours and Sheer 24K Sparkle Effect is $29, available while supplies last starting in September 2011 at select salons and professional beauty supply stores. For additional information, please visit CND.com.

China Glaze Pom Pom

Okay, seriously?  What's up with my camera.  Is this polish REALLY this super shiny crazy?  China Glaze Pom Pom is from last summer's Specialty collection, all called Glitters and Cremes.  I heard that it was also being repromoted last month at Sally's Beauty Supply in the "Treasures" Collection.  Oddly, I've worn this polish once but my bottle is already a quarter gone - I don't get it.


I used a base of Seche Natural, 2 coats of Pom Pom and then a top of Seche Vite.  Honestly, this polish was a little gummy and I'm wondering what that's from but a little thinner should clear that up.

Seriously, BLING!

In the shade, you can see it better as an actual color which is pink base with pink glitter (both small and medium hexagonal glitter).


Of course I decided to add some OPI Black Shatter to it heh.

Good stuff!

China Glaze [official website] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty [official website], Sally's Beauty Supply [official website] as well asTransDesign [official website].

China Glaze Hologram

I seriously bugged the people at Sally's Beauty Supply for about 2 months until the day that the Tronica collection was released.  China Glaze Hologram is a silver hologram with a rainbow holo effect (instead of a linear holo like OMG) much like Sexagon (see comparison post here).


I didn't use a base coat or a top coat... top coats tend to kill the entire holo effect with this collection (boo).  I can't wait until April when TransDesign is supposed to get something I back ordered because I'll be getting the Aqua Base Coat at that time too.  I've been told by other bloggers that the Aqua Base Coat adheres to holographic polishes better.  Uh, yay!  This is 2 coats of Hologram in my pictures.

So as you can see in the sun, there's definitely a holo effect with this polish - and it is very lovely.


In the shade, well.

Yeah, boring.


China Glaze [official website] can be found online through several etailers, including my favorite Head2Toe Beauty [official website], Sally's Beauty Supply [official website] as well asTransDesign [official website].