If you’ve yet to get your fill of purple, this spring’s prince of the color-sphere, feast your eyes on the sweet new shades in Zoya’s Intimate Collection ($7 each; available in six colors).
Polishes from the left: Dannii, Jules and Caitlin
Dove, Marley and Gemma
Swatches from the left: Dannii, Jules and Caitlin
Jules
Caitlin
From the left: Dove, Marley and Gemma
Marley
Gemma
These make me want to play dress-up…like I should be wearing a floral print dress with sky-high pumps as I sport them on my nails.
And for some reason I can seem them going well with the Laura Mercier’s Silk Road Collection…
I only just put these on, so I can’t speak to wear time yet, but the other Zoya polishes I’ve tried resist chips and fading exceptionally well, especially when worn with the Color-Lock System (THE BEST!).
If you’d like give these a try, you can find them online at zoya.com. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
AnieJ says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:07 pmOh cool, my faves are Caitlin, Dove and Marley, and I don’t have a lot of the milkier nail colors (more shiny and dark etc). Will definitely check these out! Did you get my part2 e-mail about the Shimmering Facial Whip post? Hope it didn’t go to your spam box again!
Who’s ready for FRIDAY!!!!????
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:46 pmHi Anie,
I get a ton of email and will have to check. Thanks for being patient and for the reminder!
dani@callitbeauty says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:23 pmLOVE dannii and jules! so pretty <3
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:46 pmThose two would make a good finger/toe combo!
Appu says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:30 pmI LOVE Zoya! I might be getting Jules, Caitlin and Gemma. Love them all 🙂
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:44 pmAwesome, Appu!
What Zoya colors are your faves?
Tiffany says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:35 pmJules is calling my name! I don’t think I have any Zoya polishes. Do any stores sell them?
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:44 pmHey girlie!
You can get ’em at spas and salons. Here’s the link:
Zoya Spa and Salon Locator
Rachael says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:35 pmLove love love “Dove”!!! Have you found many grey nail polishes that aren’t a shimmer finish?
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:39 pmHi Rachael,
For spring, not really. A lot of the lines have been releasing darker grays with shimmer. I loooove this color to pieces, too, btw. 🙂
Flo Augustin says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:36 pmOOOO I must have them all.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:39 pmI love these colors too, Flo!
Nina says
January 27th, 2011 at 2:38 pmi would like dove, gemma and jules! zoya is awesome! 🙂
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:37 pmHi Nina!
Is it crazy that I want a dress and a pair of shoes to match Dove?
Nina says
January 28th, 2011 at 6:06 amnopenopenope! 🙂
it would be totally awesome and to die for! 😀
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:40 amThey’d have to be platform peep toe pumps, of course. Maybe with a strap…
Alexandra says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:12 pmLovely! Marley and Caitlin are really cool
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:36 pmMarley and Caitlin are both super pretty, right? They’re so springy. 🙂
Patty says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:13 pmKaren, I am lusting after Caitlin (and possibly Jules) HARD. I have to ask, though: your nails look great, do you use anything to keep them long?
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:36 pmHi Patty,
I try to be careful with them (I don’t bite them, or use them to open up Tabs’ gravy cans, LOL!). I also wear a good base and top to prevent splitting and breaking.
Oh — every night I apply a cuticle/nail moisturizer by Burt’s Bees. It’s cheap, smells good and works great!
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/burts-bees-6-lemon-butter-cuticle-cream-makes-nails-cuter-and-cuticles-better/
Lala says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:29 pmI’ve never tried Zoya polishes before, but I think that Marley is beautiful. I love pastel colors. Caitlin and Dove are pretty too.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:30 pmHey Lala,
I have a crush on Marley too. Sometimes I have trouble with creamy pastels but that color is actually really easy to apply. 🙂
Vanessa says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:35 pmI got in on the 3 free deal at the start of the month and I LOVE Zoya polishes! I have noticed that their creme colors are easier to apply and last longer than the shimmer finishes though. I got six of their polishes and can’t wait to get more!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:35 pmWhat colors did you get, Vanessa?
Meghan says
January 27th, 2011 at 3:37 pmOh my goodness I never thought to put olive green on my nails, but that color is just BEAUTIFUL!
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:35 pmOlive green actually looks really rad on nails! Try it sometime. 🙂
Astha says
January 27th, 2011 at 4:11 pmI am really liking this collection, and since I don’t have a lot of pastels, these would be great. Really liking dove, marley and gemma ( that olive color yum!). I have a question: is caitlain a grey or a muddier lilaic or slate blue? My eyes are deceiving and I can’t tell or maybe its rad colour that looks different in different lights
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:34 pmHi Astha,
It’s like a creamy, dark periwinkle infused with gray. I’ve got it on now and really like it.
Erin says
January 27th, 2011 at 4:27 pmJules reminds me of Butter London All Hail McQueen. SO pretty!
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:33 pmYeah, kinda! 🙂
Nena says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:20 pmI’m not feeling this collection. I got a color plate thing in my most recent Zoya order and the only color I really liked was Danii. Then again, I usually stick to pinks, reds, purples, and blacks. So maybe I just need to branch out lol
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:33 pmHi Nena,
Definitely! I vote for trying a few of their creamy pastels. 🙂 They’re really smooth and so easy to apply.
SaraJane says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:33 pmHow funny. Just a few hours ago I heard of Zoya for the first time when I was surfing the web looking for nail polish that’s safer for pregnant women. I love these colors! I’m definitely going to have to order some. If they ship to Canada, that is.
Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:30 pmHi SaraJane,
I just checked the site and unfortunately they don’t ship to Canada. 🙁
You still might be able to find a nearby salon that carries the line, though, with the Spa & Salon Locator on the Zoya website.
Good luck!
Inday says
January 28th, 2011 at 12:23 amHi SaraJane!
In case it didn’t come up in your search, Scotch Naturals are a fantastic alternative to regular polishes – they’re water-based and toluene, dibutyl phthelate, formaldehyde, acetone, heavy metal free (whew! that was a mouth full!) The formula’s a little on the thin side but it’s completely workable and just give it a little extra time to dry, even with a fast dry topcoat. Scotchnaturals.com ships to Canada but you can also try http://www.raspberrykids.com which is based in Canada and perhaps save on shipping fees.
Hope this helps!
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:40 amThanks for the 411, Inday. 🙂
SaraJane says
January 28th, 2011 at 11:12 amAwesome, Thanks for that Inday! I definitely can’t live without cute toenailss this summer. I won’t be able to see them soon, anyway. haha
AshBash says
January 27th, 2011 at 5:54 pmi like gemma and caitlin!
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:26 pmGemma is super pretty. At certain angles it flashes to blue!
Tracy says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:03 pmLoving Caitlin!
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Karen says
January 27th, 2011 at 6:25 pmSo cute, right?
Jen in VA says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:04 pmCaitlin is the perfect creamy blue I’ve been looking after wearing putty greys for too long…thanks for sharing this post!
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:39 amYou’re welcome, Jen. 🙂
Stephanie says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:06 pmOh, my heart is melting! I love all of these colors!
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Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:39 amGlad you like this collection, Stephanie. 🙂
Jen says
January 27th, 2011 at 7:54 pmLOVE all of them, especially the cream finishes!
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Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:38 amZoya creams are some of the best. 🙂
Nicole O. says
January 27th, 2011 at 9:28 pmCaitlin is the standout for me. It’s like a greyish purple. LOVE it!
I also like Dove.
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:38 amI love Dove, too. It’s nice to see a creamy grey that’s not flat!
Makeup Morsels says
January 27th, 2011 at 10:20 pmOooh I really love Gemma! It’s such a peaceful color 🙂
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Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:37 amThat’s a good way to describe it. It’s even more beautiful in real life — at certain angles it flashes to blue!
Prachi says
January 27th, 2011 at 11:47 pmSuch pretty shades.Love Jules…
I am hooked to your blog Karen……I guess I visit your blog more then you..Just stumbled upon it 2 days ago..lol..
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Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:36 amHi Prachi,
It’s nice to meet you! 🙂
Olga says
January 28th, 2011 at 12:58 amthese colors look great!!
xx Olga
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Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:36 amI love them too, Olga!
Fieran says
January 28th, 2011 at 1:33 amDanii, Jules, Caitlin & Gemma are beautiful. These colours are so wearable.
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:36 amI know, right? Practically everything is a hit. 🙂
Tammy says
January 28th, 2011 at 2:08 amI LOVE LOVE LOVE Zoya. Definitely in my top 3 favorite nail polish brands (I’m wearing Edyta right now, soooo gorgeous). I can’t wait to get this entire collection.
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:35 amThey’re kind of awesome, although I wish the brush was a little easier to use (feels too thin to me).
What are your fave Zoya colors?
Paintthetownscarlet.wordpress.com says
January 28th, 2011 at 2:52 amThese are amazing colours. I love Gemma and Caitlin – really different and sophisticated!
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:34 amSuper pretty!
Kim says
January 28th, 2011 at 4:59 amI’m just not feeling the purple (esp with the green and gold) yet. I’m sure I’ll be changing my tune when spring rolls around, though!
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:34 amI forget sometimes that you live so far away from me and that where you’re at is freezing cold. I feel like we’re neighbors, LOL!
Kim says
January 31st, 2011 at 6:53 amIt’s funny you say that, because I felt the same way when I saw the green outside your window in one of the pics last week. My first thought was “this can’t be an older picture from the summer because the polish is new… oh, yeah, California”. 🙂
Scientific Housewife says
January 28th, 2011 at 6:00 amI love Zoya and these are really pretty colors!
Karen says
January 28th, 2011 at 9:33 amWhich Zoya colors are your faves?
Van says
January 29th, 2011 at 6:20 amThese are super pretty!
Lauren says
January 30th, 2011 at 12:59 ami love caitlin, marley, dove and jules! i bought some zoya polishes earlier in the month and they are fading and chipping sooner than some of my drugstore polishes! even with seche vite top coat! that color lock system may be the answer to my problems. or a better base coat x.x