ZOYA Pink-Red Ombre

Good evening all. I was in the mood to be colorful today so I decided to try for my first ombre manicure. I chose to use only Zoya polishes. Although I have more Zoya than any other brand, I guess I don't quite have enough for a 5-shade ombre manicure. Well, I DO, but it's a bit of a jump. Jessica suggested I could have simply mixed white with one or more of the shades for an in between color, but this gal didn't consider that when I was painting.

Sooki, Tosca, Kate, Poppy & Melanie

Zoya ombre mani

I really like ombre manicures, I'm not sure this one hit the mark for me, but I would try it again. I might need to get into my sister's stash to make it work. Also, that photo is a prime example of why I always take my pictures outside, the lighting in my house is terrible! Kate (middle finger) is not that red at all. Although, I dig the shot of my bottles on the black glass.

I love all of these colors though so I'm not completely bummed with how it turned out. Have you tried out an ombre mani? I feel like it's harder than it seems to make it flow cohesively.

I'm debating participating in my first nail challenge for Halloween. What do you all think? Could this come and go blogger pull it off? Maybe it's the kick in the butt I need to dedicate myself to my blog more. Thanks for popping in!

ZOYA Melanie

Today's polish of choice is Zoya's Melanie. Zoya describes this polish as being "very soft and delicate light baby pink..." however I don't know if this is the most accurate description in person. I think this color is a pearly peachy-pink. This color morphs its finish in different lighting ranging from looking cream to frosty to pearly. I used 3 coats for full opacity and topped with Seche Vite. Take a look.

direct sunlight

shaded natural light

artificial lighting

 In the shade Melanie looks to me like a smooth cream and in direct sunlight the shimmery pearl finish shines through. This color is just as Zoya says, delicate. I just love it against my skin tone.

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