Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Nire's Desire: Yoga Trio


I tried yoga once and well, the polish is much more fun and pretty! :) The Yoga trio from Nire's Desire is a beautifully done shifting set in colors that everyone could love.

xoxoJen's bottle s hot of Nire's Desire Yoga Trio

Pranayama's most prominent color is a very vibrant kelly green that shifts to golden green, a sort of an army green/brown and in some lights, a dark blue. It was really difficult to capture this one since it is a bit more subtle than the other two. Formula was smooth and opaque in two coats. It has a fine brushed metallic finish but with how this shifts it's not that noticeable in person.

xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Pranayama
xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Pranayama
xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Pranayama


I thought for sure that Namaste would be my favorite of the three just by the looks of it in the bottle. I'm a purple and blue junkie and this one feeds the need with its shifty ways! So mysteriously beautiful! I wore two easy coats for opacity and this one also has the brushed metallic finish with a strong shift.

xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Namaste
xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Namaste
xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Namaste

Prana was saved for last because for me, it was a total surprise and I wanted to surprise you too! I can't recall the last time I reached for a red polish... It seems like at least a year, if not more. But this one. This red to purple shift has totally won me over. I'd reach for this a hundred times and still love it just as much if not more! Its super squishy looking, the shimmer gives it a depth that I don't think I've ever seen in a polish and the shift is, quite simply, amazing.

xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Prana
xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Prana
xoxoJen's swatch of Nire's Desire Prana

The Yoga Trio and other Nire's Desire polishes can be found at the Etsy shop and you can follow updates on her facebook page.

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Zoya Payton - a gift from Anni


My online bestie, Anni, sent a huge box to me for Christmas that was packed full of wonderful surprises and Zoya Payton was among them! See, Anni was determined to find the perfect Zoya polish that I'd love, so let's see how she did, shall we!?

xoxoJen's swatch of Zoya Payton

Soooo Purple and deeeeeeep! Can you believe this is only two coats!?

xoxoJen's swatch of Zoya Payton

Just look at those holographic sparkles! Like fire! And the formula? Like butter!

xoxoJen's swatch of Zoya Payton

I took a fun shot of a pose I've never done before and I was surprised with how much I like it! Label porn, yes!?

xoxoJen's swatch of Zoya Payton

So, how do you think Anni did?
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Anni was so right and knows me quite well - I love this polish! Its perfect in every way!
Thanks so much Anni, for being such a wonderful and very thoughtful friend. You make every holiday special!

You all can get your very own Zoya Payton at the Zoya website!

Friday, April 25, 2014

Nire's Desire: Techno Collection -Phase Two


Erin from Nire's Desire sent three of the six polishes from her Phase Two of the Techno Collection. The set was created to make the perfect ombre manicure.

Levitate
is a beautiful medium shade of turquoise with bright turquoise shimmer and holographic particles. The holo is subtle in most lighting but more vibrant in the sunlight. Erin said that she was so happy with this color that she felt as if she were floating - and I would bet that's how it got its name! I wore two coats with topcoat for the photos.

xoxoJen's swatch of Levitate from Nire's Deisre
xoxoJen's swatch of Levitate from Nire's Deisre
xoxoJen's swatch of Levitate from Nire's Deisre

Crush is a beautiful royal blue with purple and silvery blue sparks and holographic pigment. It's such a vibrant color that it looks like it's glowing! Check the bottle in those photos and you'll see what I mean, its really difficult to capture but I did my best! The polish went on like butter in two coats.
Erin changed up the packaging recently, and I love the new flat brushes. They allow easy control of where the polish lands on the nail and help make those nice straight edges around the curve of the nail. She also has new easy to read bottle labeling and sexy curvy bottles!

xoxoJen's swatch of Crush from Nire's Desire
xoxoJen's swatch of Crush from Nire's Desire
xoxoJen's swatch of Crush from Nire's Desire

For An Angel is my favorite of the three. It's a bluish purple with blue and pink sparkles that add depth to the holographic polish. I keep looking at the bottle and thinking Erin must have magical pixies helping her make this polish! It's a beaut, and a one coater! Yep, I just wore one coat and topcoat for the photos.

xoxoJen's swatch of For An Angel from Nire's Desire
xoxoJen's swatch of For An Angel from Nire's Desire
xoxoJen's swatch of For An Angel from Nire's Desire

This is my second review of the Nire's Desire brand and I am pleasantly surprised with the packaging improvements she's made in what seems to me like such a short time. Her formula is consistently good and she is very open to any sort of feedback. I enjoy working with her and hope that you've enjoyed the review and photos!

You can see the rest of the Phase Two collection and grab your own set at Erin's shop: Nire's Desire.
Be sure to follow the brand on facebook.


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