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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Not what I had in mind

When I was putting together colors for today's mani, I had a specific combination in mind.  Once I got to the actual polishing, I realized that it wasn't going to work with the colors I had chosen. So I had to make a quick change up. Before we get to all that, let's view my bottle shot with my sleeping babies.  Forgot to tell you, it's Zoya Marina from the fall mirrors collection.  I got it with their buy 1 get 2 polishes sale recently.


You can just feel their excitement for this polish can't you? This polish is a steel blue with subtle silver blue shimmer.  It's really something-I have nothing else like it.  Here are indoor and outdoor shots.

Outdoors

Indoors

Outdoors

Indoors
Isn't it pretty? I didn't get any of the mirrors collection at first, because I thought they were glitters.  Then I saw swatches of them and realized I was missing out.  Originally, I wanted to stamp with Zoya Cynthia which I posted here but when I started, I realized it wasn't going to show on my nails. So instead, I grabbed China Glaze Calypso Blue.  Which is one of my all time favorite blues.  I posted that alone here.  I used stamping plate M65, which is a geometric funky disco design, but my nails are small and it didn't really translate.  I topped it off with my funky french.  Here it is.

Outdoors

Indoors

Outdoors

Indoors
This isn't quite what I had in mind when I started this but it came out OK I guess.  I dread taking this blue off because I know Calypso Blue leaves horrible smurf hands behind.  Oh the price we pay for beauty!

Want to also share a funny with you.  On Tuesday, Virginia had an earthquake.  Guess where I was? In the bathroom where I work.  Now really-is that a place to be when an earthquake hits? I'm OK and so is my house-was a little scary, but when it was happening, I didn't realize what it was, so didn't get too scared.

How about this mani? Thoughts?

22 comments

  1. gosh those cats are cute! and beautiful zoya :)

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  2. @polishloving-yes they are my life-if you couldn't tell!

    @Paulina-thanks!

    @Carly-yeah that Zoya is really nice!

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  3. Super cute bottle shot! I love this polish. So would my sister!

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  4. Eeep well now Zoya Marina is on my list.. ty! =)

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  5. cute models :-P ... I like this color, but the name reminds me of somebody I dont like, therefore, I will not buy this polish buahahah j/k ... I bought two of this collection yesterday.. I love the funky french always looks sooo cool!

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  6. Ooh this Mani is so very amazing. I love the colour blue.

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  7. I really like this mani. I love blue. :D

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  8. I love the blue! It's a very nice color, not to bright, but not too dark. My kitties never look excited about anything unless it has to do with food!

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  9. @Nailderella- have seen your profile pic around! Glad you joined up- I signed up on yours too glad you like what I'm doing!

    @nail- venturous- yes they love to pose! Hahaha

    @Mel- yes I saw one on another blog called Pinta from Zoya I must have!

    @Polish Amor- are you sure you're not getting sick of all my funky frenches- seems all I can do!

    @Shang J- oh Pakistan- love that! Just signed up on your blog!

    @ Sandra- yes I love love blues!

    @P&C- my cats don't even get excited about that! They get excited around 4am and wake me up!!!

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  10. I love that stamp! It's so true Calypso Blue can be a NIGHTMARE.

    Yea! like I ever thought I would feel an earthquake on the east coast!

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  11. 1. Love your kittehs, they are so cute!
    2. Marina is such a beautiful color, now added to my WL
    3. Very cool looking stamp and funky French
    4. So funny that you were in the powder room but i am very glad you and your house are safe.

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  12. @Krissy-I did have smurf hands when I changed polish!

    @Beauxs mom-been a long time since i heard it called the powder room!!

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  13. The colour combination is awesome! Your cats are so cute!

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  14. I think the blues work really well together (and harhar smurf hands, because YES)!

    ohmigosh that earthquake, hope y'all are doing ok in the face of Irene now! All my old friends in DC and NYC are FREAKING. OUT. be safe!

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  15. @Sylvia- thank you so much!

    @Nail Nerd- YES smurf hands, and its hurricaning now-got a long way to go-just checked the radar! Got my tub full of water!

    @KarenD- It is an awesome blue!

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  16. That first color is so beautiful! I love how it shines, too! :)

    -j
    sorelle in style

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  17. Lovely nail colour and the cats are very cute :)

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  18. @Chloe Mia-thank you so much for reading!

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