ZOYA — Pippa

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Lemon yellow nails. Not the obvious choice, I will admit, but my manicure received a lot of attention this week! This was my first time ever wearing yellow and I was so pleased with the results. Really, yellow is not much different from gold. If you've rocked warm metallics in the past, then I'd like to nominate this sunny shade to brighten up your week!

And if my word isn't enough, then check out these pics for proof that yellow is far from mellow. In fact, it's MAGIC.

In other news, a friend at work let me check out a book she got at a yard sale. OPI "I'm Not Really A Waitress." It's a look back at their early ad campaigns and best-selling colors. I'll be posting more on that later.

i'mtypingonsunshine, Francesca

P.S. If you love Sam Edelman shoes like I do (it's just not summer until I buy a pair of his gladiator sandals or strappy heels), check it out! I stopped by Nordstrom in the Grove here in Los Angeles on a whim, and there he was, signing autographs — and shoes!

Breaking News — The ZOYA Has Landed

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THIS JUST IN!

I received a delightful package just minutes ago! The ZOYA colors I ordered from that awesome giveaway have just arrived!

Pippa is a softer yellow than what I expected. She seems to be baby chick yellow as opposed to lemon yellow; probably for the best, much more wearable. Isla remains a mystery. I'll have to wear her before I truly know. Malia is deeper than I expected, much less pastel, but I'll have to see it on. And finally, Dree. In real life, Dree is truly olive, as in "the color of the olives I ask for in my martinis." I think Dree will be best used with some Nail Artz. Hmm...

Oh! ZOYA sent a palette (visible in photo above) showing all 12 colors from their latest collection, plus their three new Fleck Effects. And a pamphlet with little dots of every single color they have. Oh, I love a good piece of collateral. Very nice giveaway, very nice package. And can we talk about speed? I only placed my order on January 6th! I am really impressed. One and a half weeks later, and here we are.

I am SO excited! The only bummer (I use "bummer" v. loosely) is that I have planned my nail color (which you know I update weekly) through the end of March... So we'll have to wait and see how I end up using these unless I happen to coerce one of my friends into hand modeling again. :)

How about y'all that took advantage of ZOYA's promotion? Have yours arrived yet?

Wheeeee, GLOSS