Thursday, November 15, 2012

NOTD: Zoya Anastasia

Wow, busy busy week on my end! Are you guys feeling that holiday gear-up already, too? Besides more errands than usual (several trips to the DMV last week, had to take my car in to get looked at today, a broken stove yesterday...), fall reorganization and cleaning in anticipation of holiday guests, and the usual work and household duties, I have felt like I've been "falling" behind! I have to admit, it feels good to get some things reorganized and looking better around the house, but it's been at the expense of my social life, leisure time, and-- you guessed it-- my blog! I miss you guys! What have you all been up to? Am I the only one with errands and chores piling up?

Anyway, I've got another Nail of the Day to show you guys. This one is a pretty Zoya fall color, Anastasia. It's a deep plum-mauve with threads of gold shimmer that definitely make an impact on the nail; this isn't the sort of shimmer that shines in the bottle and then disappears on the nail! Zoya describes this as nearly opaque, and I would concur; I used two coats and got perfectly opaque, even coverage. This is an easy one to work with!




Summary: I'd recommend this color in a heartbeat! It's gorgeous, and a good fall or holiday color if you don't want to use traditional holiday colors; the amazing gold shimmer against the dusty jewel tone background make it feel festive, if not over the top. It was a dream to work with, too.

Do any of you have this color? What do you think of it? Do you have any non-traditional "festive" nail polishes you pull out around this time of year? I have a few champagne shimmers I'll probably start rotating into my lineup!

8 comments:

  1. Ooh this looks absolutely amazing Sarah, I love it! xx

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    1. I'm glad you like it! Always nice to hear that I don't have really out-there taste!

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  2. I love seeing Zoya's from the core line you don't see often! I haven't seen this one before, but it looks right up my alley! AND I LOVE Zoya....so that's always a plus!

    I feel ya on "catching up". I honestly never feel like I've caught up. With everything in my life.....then I start to feel overwhelmed! I HATE that! Just thinking about Christmas is giving me anxiety right now! But I'm a big ball of anxiety anyways....so whatever, lol!

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    1. I think so much of their core line gets overlooked, but they really have some fabulous polishes lurking there! And yes... Life can be extremely anxiety producing! I try my best to stay calm and on top of things, but I am extremely prone to anxiety and as soon as I even suspect things may be snowballing, I get a bit panicked. No good!

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  3. HAHAHA Im definitely "falling" behind too LOL Hope things "pick up" for you soon! (Did you "catch" that?)

    And this shade is absolutely gorgeous!

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    1. Haha, I have to admit, the fact that you were punning on the other meaning of the word fall "tripped" me up for a second ;) But I recovered quickly. Anyway, I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one!

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  4. Hi Sarah, what a gorgeous color; I love the little copper flecks or shine in your swatches!

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    1. Aren't the little flecks gorgeous? It's a really pretty color.

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