Zoya Summer 2008 - Chit Chat

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463573814677466428.post-51611730313147075092008-04-30T09:41:00.021-05:002008-04-30T13:52:20.265-05:00Zoya Summer 2008 - Chit Chat<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiYm_7IN2I/AAAAAAAACzE/7NLykcGj990/s1600-h/chitchat.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195069965933754210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiYm_7IN2I/AAAAAAAACzE/7NLykcGj990/s320/chitchat.JPG" border="0" /></a>The Chit Chat collection from <a href="http://www.zoya.com/">Zoya</a> is just one of their summer offerings launching May 1st. Filled with golden metallic goodness, each shade has ribbons of shimmer and micro-glitter flowing throughout yet dries smooth to the touch. Each lacquer was tested using two coats, except where noted, without a top coat. For the most part they all applied smooth and even with good pigmentation. I just wish the spectacular glitz factor would have translated on camera. I think the sunlight shot of Lianne captures it well but it's really something best admired in person. Regarding the name change: A lot of you have asked about why there isn't a Mismas in this collection. I wanted to address you all at once. While I am extremely honored and flattered that Zoya would want to immortalize me in polish, I suggested that they name the shade after someone who would truly love and appreciate it. So naming the shade Bekka, after the color's designer, seems fitting. Gaia - Oh how I wanted to love Gaia (the label says Gala but it's Gaia) because the color is outstanding. It has an icy white base but the ribbons of gold shimmer make it a perfect warm weather shade. Not at all dingy or white out-esque. Unfortunately, the formula is its downfall. After three coats it still wasn't opaque or even on the nail. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFmf7INxI/AAAAAAAACyc/bpNU6ndlV3k/s1600-h/zoyagaia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049066622891794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFmf7INxI/AAAAAAAACyc/bpNU6ndlV3k/s400/zoyagaia.jpg" border="0" /></a> Erika's cool baby pink base has a slight lilac undertone but the gold shimmer gives it warmth. I think it's the combination of the two that make this pink very neutral and wearable. As you can see, with three medium coats my whites are still slightly visible so, this may work better as a sheer. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFm_7INyI/AAAAAAAACyk/Z_frH2MrwXc/s1600-h/zoyaerika.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049075212826402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFm_7INyI/AAAAAAAACyk/Z_frH2MrwXc/s400/zoyaerika.jpg" border="0" /></a> Bekka is described as a "cool chartreuse metallic". Three coats on me looks like a semi-sheer neon yellow leaning towards green. This shade just doesn't work for me and if I'm being honest, it doesn't really fit in the collection. I think coral would have been a nice transition between Erika and Lianne. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFov7IN0I/AAAAAAAACy0/2aL9FQtGeSI/s1600-h/zoyabekka.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049105277597506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFov7IN0I/AAAAAAAACy0/2aL9FQtGeSI/s400/zoyabekka.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lianne is my absolute favorite shade in the bunch. This gorgeous tangerine is right on trend and so so sparkly. The base color has a creamy melon feel but the glorious shimmer really makes it a knockout! I know I'll be sporting Lianne on my tips and toes a few times this summer. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFlv7INwI/AAAAAAAACyU/UP_izUP67C0/s1600-h/zoyalianne.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049053737989890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFlv7INwI/AAAAAAAACyU/UP_izUP67C0/s400/zoyalianne.jpg" border="0" /></a> Annie is a red orange and looks like a duo-chrome in the bottle. On the nail the red is more prominent in indirect lighting while it looks more orange in the sunlight. The golden red base makes me think this will look best on warm and dark skin tones. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFxP7IN1I/AAAAAAAACy8/ci86qIC7XVc/s1600-h/zoyaannie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049251306485586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFxP7IN1I/AAAAAAAACy8/ci86qIC7XVc/s400/zoyaannie.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elke has a berry red base but the shimmer warms it up. I think if you're going to do a red in the summer, this is the way to go. With a glossy top coat the finish looks jelly-esque which gives it a lighter feel than your typical heavy winter red. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFnf7INzI/AAAAAAAACys/oJffTlKvIFE/s1600-h/zoyaelke.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049083802761010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_8D5qVf5VMxs/SBiFnf7INzI/AAAAAAAACys/oJffTlKvIFE/s400/zoyaelke.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Chit Chat collection is available for pre-order on the <a href="http://www.zoya.com/">Zoya</a> website and will be available in salons across the country after May 1st.CincyFanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469535584973184196noreply@blogger.com