Zoya "Faye"

my nails are definitely on the road to health. i've been keeping them very short so all i have to post are nubbins. today i am wearing Zoya "Faye" from the Summer 2011 Sunshine collection. this polish is a dupe to the new OPI "Rally Pretty Pink". it's a foil finish with a pink base and heavy gold sparkle. the foil finish allows it to be wearable in 2 coats even though it isn't completely opaque, because the sparkle reflects so much light. my mom stole this from me to wear as soon as i got in a swap--before i even got a chance to use it myself! here are photos of it in direct sunlight as well as shade:

China Glaze "Life Preserver"

hi all! long time no post! i haven't been photographing my nails much lately but i do have a little bit to share.
i knew i would love China Glaze "Life Preserver" when i saw the promo photos for the Spring 2011 Anchors Away collection. it's a wonderfully glossy, thick, orange creme. in fact it is quite similar to Sally Hansen Salon "Nasturtium" and ended up replacing that polish in my collection. China Glaze "Life Preserver" has a great formula and is a saturated-yet-muted pumpkin orange that i adore even on my nubs!