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Thursday, May 17, 2012

I Sashayed My Way Into An Awesome New Polish From Orly

Zoya Avery Orly Sashay My Way

Inspired by Kerry Washington's neutral polish choice in the latest episode of my favorite new show, "Scandal," I treated my nails to Zoya Avery (I admit, I was kind of obsessed with figuring out what color she wore in the scene with Fitz on the bus during the campaign trail...I see nail polish everywhere lol!).  I wasn't crazy about Avery when I first wore it months ago, but after giving it another try, I can honestly say I love it.  I just found it really soft and flattering.  It's another one of those colors that makes me feel delicate and feminine - two words I don't usually use to describe myself.  Give me an old t-shirt, comfy jeans and sneakers any day over a pair of heels and anything that impairs normal breathing, but sometimes a girl must do what a girl's gotta do, right?  But, I digress...

I stopped by Sally Beauty Supply and saw they had a new, sparkly Orly display.  I'm not usually drawn to Orly's because anytime I do buy them, I end up disappointed in their formulas.  However, Sashay My Way demanded to be conquered, and I couldn't resist.  It was practically calling my name, so of course I had to go ahead and bring it home with me.  I couldn't wait to play with it, so I added it to the tips of my Avery mani.  Take a look at what happened! I dare you not to like it lol!  I only wish my camera could've captured all the golden sparkly holo goodness that is evident in person.  Sorry about the crappy lighting in these pictures--I used what I had available at the time so I could share with you ASAP.

Sashay My Way contains golden holographic hexagonal and bar glitter (a mouthful, right?) in a clear base.  For best results, I "placed" the glitter where I wanted it on my nail. Since I had to place the glitter, the overall finish was a little lumpy, like little hills at the tips, so I covered all layers with a coat of CND Shiney.  I think it acted as a great sealant to make all of the layers gel.

Unfortunately, I don't know much about the collection Sashay My Way comes from.  Okay, I don't know anything about the collection.  I searched it, but I didn't find one iota of information.  It's almost like it doesn't really exist.  Maybe someone out there can fill me in?

Zoya Avery Orly Sashay My Way


Zoya Avery Orly Sashay My Way

The combination of these two polishes was an accident, and I think it made for an interesting, but pretty combo...not one I think I would've intentionally put together.  Do you think it works?  What color would you recommend using a base the next time?

3 comments:

  1. LOVE it !! and lol at you noticing Kerry's shade. omg Scandal is my new fave show too did you catch that finale? geesh! The glitter looks really good paired with the nude. I agree, orly is sort of a hit or miss sometimes. I own a couple of matte shades from them and they are just ok.

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  2. Thanks! I am definitely digging Scandal. I'm not ashamed to admit I had to rewind and pause to get a better look at Kerry's Washington's nails in last week's episode. I needed to know! Why did they have to leave us hanging in the finale??? I was like noooo, who is she really?? And are Olivia and Fitz really done? Ahh, so many questions, so few answers...until next season lol.

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  3. Was the collection for this polish called Flash Glam FX by any chance?

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