China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection: Bogie

China Glaze Bogie (2 coats)

Hey guys, happy Wednesday! I spent most of my day unpacking and running errands so I'm actually really happy about getting the chance to blog. I think I have a couple more from this collection to show you so I hope you're enjoying what's in store for this fall. Bogie doesn't seem to be the most unique of the collection, but it's still a nice plum purple with tons of multi-colored shimmer throughout. I'm not going to lie, some of the names have thrown me for a loop (just look at Classic Camel!), but I am assuming this one is for Humphrey Bogart. I think it's really cute they went out of their way to use time appropriate names for the polishes. The application and formula on this one was just fine and I don't really have anything specific to say about it. I've heard that these are out at some Sally's Beauty Supply, so if you don't purchase polishes online, make sure to check out your local Sally's or Ulta.

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Fall Collection: Riveter Rouge

China Glaze Riveter Rouge (2 coats)

I'm not shy when talking about my feelings of reds, but I actually bought both reds from this collection! What was I thinking, right? Well, I think both of them are unique enough to change even the harshest of red haters. Up today we have Riveter Rouge, which is a stunner. If you look at the bottle you can see the silver shimmer in the polish that reminds me a bit of Strawberry Fields from last year's Spring Collection (not the color, just how the shimmer looks in the bottle). Come fall this color is just going to pop. I can't wait to wear this when it gets a little cooler outside since it is in the upper 90s this week. Because of the slightly thicker shimmer pieces the polish dries to a bumpy finish so make sure to use a thick topcoat like Seche or Poshe to get a smooth finish. I had no problems with the application, but it is very slightly thick so make sure to use thin coats.

By the way, I did have a winner of my July giveaway! I just didn't hear from her this weekend so I wanted to make sure to get contact before announcing it. Congratulations to Claire for winning both of the Pure Ice polishes! Don't worry, very soon I'll be announcing my August/1 year anniversary giveaway so stay tuned. As always, thanks for stopping by my blog and don't forget a good basecoat...

China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection: Ingrid

China Glaze Ingrid (2 coats)

Sorry it took me so long to post tonight, but I was out at trivia night at the local coffee house/bar. And no, we didn't win :-( There's always next time. Anyway, continuing on the China Glaze Vintage Vixen fall collection (yes fall...already) we have Ingrid. The name is....interesting, but somehow I think it really applies. It is a milk chocolate brown polish with lighter copper shimmer throughout. You know I love shimmers and this one just screams fall to me. This was definitely one of my favorites from the collection. The application was slightly watery, but it wasn't much of an issue and only needed 2 coats to be opaque. If you're looking for a new fall polish, make sure to pick this one up at your local Sally's, Ulta, or online e-tailer.

China Glaze Vintage Vixen: Classic Camel

China Glaze Classic Camel (2 coats)

People told me that Classic Camel wouldn't look good on me, but I just had to give it a chance. And....they were right. I really wanted to love it, but alas, it just looks too close to my skintone for my liking. I do think it would look great on darker skintones though. For reference, I am a MAC NC20 if that means anything to anyone. If you are into mannequin hands, then perhaps this one is for you. Classic Camel is a tan base with gold shimmer throughout. I love how China Glaze doesn't take themselves too seriously and can name their polishes from the color of a camel. The pigmentation on the ones I've tried from this collection are really great and only need 2 coats. The application is only slightly thick, so be sure to make your coats as thin as possible so you don't get bubbling. 

1 Year Anniversary!

Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, I have had my blog for exactly 1 year now! Honestly the time flew by. This means I have shown you at least 365 polishes that hopefully created some lemmings for you guys. I just wanted to write a quick thank you to everyone who checks out my blog, because without you, I probably wouldn't have lasted this long. And don't worry, you will have the chance to party with me later this month when I have my 1 year anniversary giveaway! Ok, time to go to IKEA to buy another Helmer for my polish (yes, I've outgrown one already! Eek!). Until next time, don't forget a good basecoat...