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Hi guys. Today I have a look inspired by Sarah of Chalkboard Nails. Who doesn't she inspire? Am I right? I followed her Easy Sideswipe Nail Art tutorial to the letter using the six, cool, nude shades in the new Zoya Naturel Satins 2015 Transitional Collection. I love all of the Zoya Naturel releases. The shades are so soft...perfect for work. This set has a hybrid finish - not quite matte and not glossy either. I ended up topping off my look with Zoya Matte Velvet Topcoat so my finished product is a little more matte than these shades are on their own.
The colors remind me of Monet's waterlillies...which got me thinking about painting...which made Sarah's recent tutorial pop into my head. I used all six colors (Sarah uses three). Each Naturel Satin is a similar tone (grey quality) of a range of pastels, so the design doesn't pop off the nail like Sarah's did with the bright colors. But the design turned out exactly like I imagined. I love the painterly look of it.
The satin finish without topcoat is great, especially with these colors. Unfortunately, my nails were bumpier than I wanted after the layers of polish, so I first used quick dry topcoat, then the Zoya Matte Velvet, to smooth everything out.
Here are the six colors in the collection. It's hard to pic a favorite! I think I like Rowan the best. It's a beautiful putty color that's cool and neutral at the same time. [zoya bottle shots below]
The Zoya Naturel Satins Collection is available now for $9 each. They can be purchased at Zoya.com, select stores and spas, and in ULTA beauty stores (not online). Zoya offers frequent promotions, so be sure to follow their Facebook and Instagram to get the scoop! And tag your Zoya pics #everydayzoya for a chance to be featured on their social media!
