When the first promo images of this collection came out, I knew I would love it even if I am constantly disappointed by the disparity between promo images and the real-life polish. I already knew that I was going to pass on the 2 glitters in this collection so that left me with 10 polishes to choose from. I decided to get the first 5 that really caught my attention. I still want a couple more colors which I will most likely eventually purchase later on if become interested enough down the line.
Elephant Walk is a color that I liked a lot more once I got it on my nails. I could see that it was gray with some blue tones and some slight shimmer, but it just looked so much more interesting once I was wearing it. I don’t think I have anything quite like this so I’m loving it (in a un-mcdonald’s kind of way).
Jungle Queen is simply goygeous! It would have been perfect if the shimmer actually showed up on my nails. The only reason you can see a hint of the shimmer is because I had to use flash since it was so overcast today. I am pretty sure that I have seen a few people compare this to Chanel Paradoxal but since I don’t have it, I can’t really say. Dangit…this could have been my perfect color if it had more of that beautiful shimmer. I guess we can’t have it all.
I have been wearing tons of teals lately so Exotic Encounters is right up my alley. Despite having so many teals, I don’t think this one is a dupe for any colors that I currently own; it’s somewhat darker and smokier than most of the teals I usually wear. The formula was super opaque and easy to work with so no complaints from me!
Creamy, dark, shiny creme? Yes, please! Purr-fect Plum is a staple color that I am sure most people already have a dupe for. It’s one of those colors that always attracts me in a way that I forget that I already have similar shades. Oh, the price of being a nail polish hoarder. I did feel that the formula on this was runny city so I had to be super careful and apply thin coats because I did completely flood my cuticles on the first coat. I love you acetone!
SOPI Blue Grotto, I mean Essie Mesmerize, I mean OPI Dating A Royal…err…you know what I mean. This is Man Hunt and yes it is a very pretty blue, but it’s really really overdone. The formula on this one was Raging Waters watery as well so I’m not that impressed.
Have you been able to spot any polishes from this collection yet? Is there a color you’re drying to try? Let me know what you think of these colors. Thanks for stopping by.
I have been looking for swatches of this collection for ever! and I'm so glad you have them! because you make any polish look good!! wow! love love love! i haven't been able to find them anywhere! where did you get them?
Omg…you are so sweet! Thank you! I got mine at some little nail supply place I go to. Sometimes they have stuff kind of early so I take advantage of that.
My Sally's doesnt have them till July. 🙁 The lady said when they get them at the end of June I can buy them tho. 😀 I really want the teal (even tho it's like the last color I need), the grey, I herd that (glitter) and the sand one. I don't remember what it's called. Not kalahari kiss tho- to me that just looks gross. Like old slightly soiled khakis. Ew. I have a list written out somewhere around here of the colors I need. 🙂
I wonder why they get them so late because I thought China Glaze had them as a June release. Oh well…maybe I just got lucky. The teal is great so you can't go wrong. I'm surprised the peeps at your Sally's even knew about this collection. lol
Isn't that the truth!! All of the sudden ONE lady seems to know what's up. I think they got a couple new people in there that are into nail polish and filling them in on the new collections and stuff. They at least seem to know where to look when I tell them about a new collection! Baby steps I suppose.
I have been looking for swatches of this collection for ever! and I’m so glad you have them! because you make any polish look good!! wow! love love love! i haven’t been able to find them anywhere! where did you get them?
Omg…you are so sweet! Thank you! I got mine at some little nail supply place I go to. Sometimes they have stuff kind of early so I take advantage of that.
My Sally’s doesnt have them till July. 🙁 The lady said when they get them at the end of June I can buy them tho. 😀 I really want the teal (even tho it’s like the last color I need), the grey, I herd that (glitter) and the sand one. I don’t remember what it’s called. Not kalahari kiss tho- to me that just looks gross. Like old slightly soiled khakis. Ew. I have a list written out somewhere around here of the colors I need. 🙂
I wonder why they get them so late because I thought China Glaze had them as a June release. Oh well…maybe I just got lucky. The teal is great so you can’t go wrong. I’m surprised the peeps at your Sally’s even knew about this collection. lol
Isn’t that the truth!! All of the sudden ONE lady seems to know what’s up. I think they got a couple new people in there that are into nail polish and filling them in on the new collections and stuff. They at least seem to know where to look when I tell them about a new collection! Baby steps I suppose.
The 2nd and the purple one are gorgeous <333
China Glaze always puts out great collections! Thank you for visiting my blog.
Bienvenue et j'espère te revoir bientôt! 🙂
The 2nd and the purple one are gorgeous <333
China Glaze always puts out great collections! Thank you for visiting my blog.
Bienvenue et j’espère te revoir bientôt! 🙂
Somehow I do not yet know about this collection. And now I WANT THEM ALL!!!
It's weird that a lot of people haven't heard of it. I want to go get the other half of the collection, but I'm trying to be good.
Somehow I do not yet know about this collection. And now I WANT THEM ALL!!!
It’s weird that a lot of people haven’t heard of it. I want to go get the other half of the collection, but I’m trying to be good.