Not sure what to put on my nails tonight for New Year’s Eve. I know I’d like something at least a little festive. Here are a couple of contenders from my December Zoya minis haul. I just love these little guys. And they still seem to be available on the Zoya website for $5.
Zoya Ziv
I was blown away by how absolutely molten gold this gold polish is! I’ve never seen any other gold polish that looks just like real gold the way Zoya Ziv does. Wow.
One coat appeared to give full coverage, but I put on a second coat for good luck. Or maybe so it would last longer?
I applied Ziv a few nights ago and showed it to Jeff. I think he was blinded by the golden glare, and he suggested I add an accent color. Because my nails were wet, I couldn’t hunt for my nail art tools like my dotting tool or brushes. Instead, I grabbed Oswin, another Zoya mini from the Pixie Dust collection – a true red with Mega Hex particles – and tried to make a stripe with the brush that comes in the bottle. As you can see, it was less than perfect. Although I loved the shade of red, I think I would have preferred the plain but striking gold.
Zoya Godiva
Although I own a couple of Pixie Dust colors that I bought in the spring, I still haven’t tried them out yet. Can you believe that? I have way too many polishes. 😉 So I decided to try one of the Pixie Dust minis: the neutral Godiva.
Godiva is a textured flesh tone with a subtle Pixie Dust shimmer. It’s like spun sugar. I love it. Here’s what two coats looks like:
So I have two choices here (plus about a zillion more among all my other polishes!): serious bling or subtle shimmer. I’ll probably go with the subtle shimmer since I’m in a more subdued mood this year.
What’s on your nails tonight?
Whatever your nails and your plans for the evening, I hope you have a wonderful time and a very Happy New Year!
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They are both gorgeous, but I prefer Godiva. It’s more elegant, but still fun and sparkly!
gio recently posted…Worst Of Beauty 2014
I agree, Gio! Happy New Year to you 🙂
Godiva and Pixie Dust – 2 of my favorite words! How could you go wrong! and it looks beautiful !
Happy New Year !
Lois, you are always so witty! Love it. Happy New Year to you and Paul and the boys!!
Nothing right now. My kitten decided to get my good in the finger and I’m scared to put acetone anywhere near my finger.
Krystal E recently posted…ellagee Whoa, Is My Hair Out?
Oh no! Bad kitty! I hope it heals soon, Krystal!
What a gorgeous choice for New Years Eve! I absolutely love that pretty ruby stripe against the gold! Happy New Year! xoxox
Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog recently posted…Milo, The Overlord of Higher Learning
Just going simple this year, Lola. Hope you have a wonderful New Year’s Eve and a great year to come!
My nails are naked. Eek! We’re going over to some friends’ house and playing games all night 🙂
Destany recently posted…Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom’s top 10 favorite polishes of 2014!
Sounds like a great way to spend NYE. Hope you had fun 🙂
I love Godiva and I own it 🙂
Phyrra recently posted…Best Lipsticks of 2014
I’m late to the party on Godiva, but I love it!
I love Godiva!!!! My nails are going naked for NYE, I just removed the polish to let ’em breathe the new year 😉
Kath TheFabZilla recently posted…31 Days, 31 Ways To A New You In 2015
Love the idea of nails getting a day off to “breathe in the new year”!
Godiva is one of my all-time favorite polishes from Zoya, it’s such a great polish!
Jessica recently posted…New Year’s Eve Nail Art
It looks so beautiful in the sunlight!
I love anything glittery!
Me too, absolutely anything glittery!
It’s so hard to pick a color for NYE, isn’t it? I love what you chose. Happy new year!
Jamie recently posted…BeautyChick Bests: The Top 10 Best Beauty Products Of 2014
There are just too many choices, Jamie! I have about a million sparkly reds and sparkly silvers that I still haven’t even gotten to
I loveeeee Ziv! I have nothing on my nails right now. I’m the laziest NYE partier ever. AKA the non-partier.
Brooke @ Blushing Noir recently posted…Favorite Lipstick of 2014 // NARS Audacious Lipstick
Hope you had a fun, non-partying night, Brooke!
Boy do I love Zoya polish! Have a happy New Year! 😀
Erika recently posted…Mirabella Myth Visionary Long Wear Eye Shadow
Zoya is my favorite polish brand, but I think I’d also love kbshimmer if I tried it. The breadth and depth of Zoya’s 5free product line blows me away!
I like the red accent you used on the index finger. The Godiva Pixie dust is pretty.
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Thanks, Kim. Next time I try a stripe, I’ll try to have my nail art tools around 😉
I think Ziv is so pretty. Happy New Year to you and Jeff!
Sheila recently posted…Happy New Year’s Eve And Welcome To 2015!
Thank you, Sheila! My best for a Happy New Year to you and your son 🙂
Godiva is gorge, I want it!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted…Makeup Wars Best Lipstick of 2014: Lancome Gloss in Love
Godiva is definitely a worthy addition to my growing collection!
Pretty!& I love Godiva!
Stephanie Louise (@StephLouiseATB) recently posted…My Sleek Blush by 3 Palettes with Swatches & Reviews!
Godiva rocks!
I have both and love both! My picks for NYE nails were all about nude colors and a little bling, too!
Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted…Borghese Eclissare Color Eclipse Makeup and Giveaway!
I think we’re often on the same page, Nidia!
Godiva is also one of my favorites. I love it!
Anastasia recently posted…Empties: December 2014
Godiva is such a perfect shade for neutral lovers and glitter lovers, both!
Zoya Ziv is so pretty. Love that shade on nails. Happy New Year!
Renu recently posted…Happy New Year!
I was shocked, Renu, when I applied Ziv for the first time and saw how absolutely realistically golden it is, wow!
I too am in camp I-love-Godiva. It’s the sparkly version of effortlessly chic! I couldn’t do a mini bottle though, I’d empty it in no time!
Yesterday started with Llarowe’s Mighty Red Baron (I’d been wearing that one since before Christmas) but later I traded it out for A-England’s Virgin Queen. 🙂
Excellent choices, both, Rach! I would love to see Virgin Queen in person. The shade seems so original and so difficult to capture in a photo. Happy New Year!
Godiva! I even like the name 😀
Godiva: perfect name for a shimmery nude 🙂
I like both of these pretties but I especially love Ziv!!!
beautyjudy recently posted…Londontown Lakur in Beau of the City
It’s so interesting to see who goes for which shade! Ziv really is a knock out 🙂
Yesss Godiva! I love a more subtle look 🙂
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I tend to go subtle too, Deborah. Love that Godiva 🙂
I love all of these! Zoya has been killing it lately.
Kristin Bassett recently posted…Remington T|Studio Pink Silk Oval Wand
Zoya is still my favorite polish brand for being 5 free, cruelty-free and for the depth of their product lineup 🙂
Loving Godiva! So pretty!
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I’m taking Godiva off now, after wearing it for quite a few days, and I’m planning to reapply coz I love it so much!