a gentle reminder that while 2025 held moments of joy and laughter, it also carried pain and loss. it’s okay if your year contained both—that’s what real balance looks like. it’s okay if what you learned is that some things don’t mend, no matter how hard you try to fix them. it’s okay if your biggest realization was that life doesn’t always follow your plans, even when you thought you did everything right. and it’s okay if you’re still moving through hard days, searching for lighter ones ahead. if 2025 felt overwhelming, messy, and full all at once—then you lived it honestly. you did enough. ilysm. <33
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Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Tinsel. Silver Holographic.
Talk about ending the year with a sparkly bang!
Tinsel is a Silver Holographic that is showstopping and an absolute must have for New Years Eve. You can wear this shade two ways: as a topper over another polish; or, as you see here, on its own as a glittery masterpiece. Application requires minimal manipulation of the glitter as it is jam-packed; and while it can take a bit longer to remove, I highly recommend wearing it solo as this bad boy is jawdropping!
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Two coats of essie Nail Polish in Berry Naughty. Deep Berry Creme.
That high-shine finish is sending me!
Berry Naughty is a deep berry creme that simply screams holiday season. The shade is rich and sumptuous, blending burgundy and oxblood together to create a blackened red that is both vamply and elegant. The formula here is slightly thin, and gravitates to cuticles; however, it's also v opaque, so it builds beautifully. So obsessed with this beauty for Christmas week!
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Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Zarin. Rose Gold Glitter.
As a pink girly I can never resist a good rose gold, and this beauty does not disappoint!
Zarin is a Rose Gold Glitter that giggles and dances on your fingertips what with her shimmer and sparkle and shine that is simply impossible to resist. This one feels absolutely perfect for winter; yet maintains a neutrality through its subtle demeanor that would have her fitting seamlessly into all seasons. Two coats gives you full opacity; but if you want to go even deeper, a third coat would likely bring out the pinky tones a bit more. Love this beauty for December into January!
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ZOYA's Muse Fall 2025 Collection is interesting because you have 6 shades focused on the vampy, Twilight-esque mood, and the other 6 shades brimming with neutrality, girly femininity, and muted winter-apropos vibes. Today I'm focusing on the gothic hues; next week I'll bring you the coquette colors in Part 2.
West is a Pine Creme. Le sigh. This color brings all of the winter feels. West is a Pine Creme that feels so lush for cozy winter nights, decking the Christmas tree with family, or traipsing through town on holiday shopping sprees surrounded by twinkling white lights. The shade is deep and dusky, oftentimes taking on a deep teal hue in certain lights; with a formula that is top notch. I wore this beauty for 8 days and it showed 0 signs of chips or tipwear - exactly what you want in a mani during the busy holiday season. So highly recommended! This is 2 coats.
Navy is an Inky Midnight Navy Creme There's just something about a navy nail that brings all of the understated elegance. Navy is an Inky Midnight Navy Creme that is devastatingly elegant. It manages to be both vampy and posh whilst still retaining its winter weather cozy perfection. Formula was fantastic. While I did go with 2 coats to bring out the richness of the shade, this could have easily been a ocw. Highly recommend if you're seeking a rich shade for the chilly season. This is 2 coats.
Daphne is a Smoky Blue Velvet Creme. Can we just take a moment to appreciate that shine? Stunning! Daphne is a Smoky Blue Velvet Creme that invokes visions of Scooby Doo's Daphne. I'm not usually a fan of purple nail shades, but this one just feels like wintry splendor. This one had a phenomenal formula with results that stayed intact for over 7 days. If you love something unique, this gorgeous girl def fits the bill! This is 2 coats.
AVAILABILITY: ZOYA.
Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Starling. Periwinkle w/ Pink Iridescent Glitter.
OMG this color!
Starling is a Periwinkle w/ Pink Iridescent Glitter that would make for the most decadent New Year's Eve mani! Formula was great with this shade; however, I do recommend doing thinner coats, as the heavy glitter content can create gloppiness if you're being too heavy-handed. Though I dig it for NYE, Starling would truly look stunning anytime during the winter months for that ice queen vibe.
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Two coats of ZOYA Nail Polish in Octavia. Shimmering Violet Magenta Pearl.
Is it even December if you're not decking your nails with sparkling colors?
Octavia is a Shimmering Violet Magenta Pearl that brings the most sophisticated kiss of sparkle to your person. I originally wore this shade for Halloween because it seriously fit the vibe; but it works just as seamlessly for the chilly yet celebratory Christmas season. As with literally all ZOYA polishes, the formula here was top-notch, drying almost immediately and lasting for more than a week. Loves it!
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