Hello! Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably seen swatches of the Fall 2013 Zoya PixieDust Collection popping up on blogs & Facebook. I would love to show you my swatches of the one that I was most excited about - Carter! I'll be showing you photos with and without a top coat....I know, I know...breaking rules :)
*Provided for Review
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Carter is a royal purple PixieDust. It's such a rich and deep purple that is perfectly gorgeous in 2 coats.
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w/o Top Coat |
If you are familiar with Zoya PixieDusts, you know that you aren't suppose to wear a base or top coat. PixieDusts are suppose to be textured. I have heard a few people say that they aren't into the textured polishes, so I thought I'd show you what they look like with a top coat.
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As you can see, a top coat brings out more sparkle and shine. It's so multi-dimensional and looks like a beautiful purple galaxy!
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Stay tuned for the rest of the Fall PixieDust Collection. I will continue to show you these polishes with and without a top coat as I think it shows the versatility.

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Which PixieDust do you think will be your favorite? Do you wear them with or without a top coat?
Note: Zoya Carter was provided to me for my honest review. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Gorgeous texture color! can't wait to see the other colors :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's so pretty! I loved wearing it.
Deletei love this color SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteI know. I love purple and this is no exception!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful purple!
ReplyDeleteI agree - love it!
DeleteI'm just a party pooper...I like Pixie Dust with topcoat. :) That's a recipe for a great polish! This is a gorgeous purple...but I am thinking Arabella will be my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWow, Melissa! A PINK polish?! You're really branching out! ;D
DeleteHahaha...yeah, yeah. :D
DeleteI love that you have a choice and wear this a few different ways:) Yes, Arabella looks pretty!
DeleteYou've captured precisely what I love about the textureds: there are so many options with these gorgeous polishes...something for everyone.
ReplyDeleteLovely mani, Essie.
Thanks Lisa :)
DeleteLovely colour! I love how it looks with the top coat! So glossy!
ReplyDeleteYes, the top coat really adds a lot of depth to the polish!
DeleteYou're so lucky to have the whole collection! I can't wait to get Carter. You make it look perfect, and have shown me that I obviously need all of the Pixie Dusts!
ReplyDeleteLOL, well get on it! :)
DeleteOmg, this is beautiful in both ways XD I really want it right now ^^
ReplyDeleteYes, I enjoy it either way. You should pick it up!
DeleteGorgeous, gorgeous purple! It's so amazingly, brilliantly sparkly :) Awesome photos, as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liesl :)
DeleteI wasn't a huge fan of this collection at first, but I am really loving every color in it! They are all so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI know. It's hard to tell from the press releases. You really need to start seeing swatches to know what they look like.
DeleteCarter's so pretty... one of my favs in the collection! Your swatches really show off its beauty! And I think this is shaping up to be my favorite PixieDust collection to date. :)
ReplyDelete~ Yun
I agree. I really love this collection - but I love Fall Collections:)
DeleteLove it! Its def a pretty nail color which makes it perfect for any occasion. What's also amazing with it is you can wear it without top coat and still looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Thanks for commenting!
Deletei think this is the one i am most excited about, too. it's so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYep, it really stands out in the collection.
DeleteHi Essie - once more I am SUPER late in commenting - but what a jewel you show us here!!! It looks awesome both ways, textured and shiny. Zoya has truly come up with wonderful new Pixies :-)
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