China Glaze Vintage Vixen
Have I ever told you about my obsession with 1940s style? Yup, ever since high school. For a time I was actually dressing the part, too, like I was an extra in Swing Kids, wearing Veronica Lake waves, red lips, fishnet stockings — the whole shebang.
Now I’m more of a tank tops and jeans kinda girl, but I still get my ’40s fix any way I can. China Glaze’s new Vintage Vixen collection helps.
Arriving July 6 for about $5 each, the 12 dark fall greens, burgundies, blues, taupes and silvers (NOTE: Fall? Can you say early much?! ) evoke ’40s film noir with a modern day twist.
Sparkle’s a key player in this drama, as the entire cast of characters features some kind of light-catching finish, ranging from micro-glitters to frosts to shimmers. It’s been a recurring theme for China Glaze’s fall collections, with both of the previous two, Retro Diva and Rodeo Diva, doing something similar.
But where Retro and Rodeo crafted a more playful, whimsical tale, Vintage Vixen’s darker story feels more like pulp fiction in paint. I like it, though (if I put my mind that far ahead in time), and feel like it’s right on point for fall.
My nails go through a lot of abuse, but China Glaze polishes always put up with it well as far as chipping is concerned. It’s been a long time since I’ve compared their durability to Lippmann or OPI polishes, but for me CG polishes have always held their own.
The Vintage Vixen polishes apply without streaking and are easy to layer, with two coats producing a fully opaque look.
One of my favorites? Emerald Fitzgerald, the deep, shimmery green. It hit me in the gut, not only because it appears China Glaze gave props to one of my favorite authors of all time (or did they intend to channel Ella??), but also because of the color.
I also really like two of the neutrals… Classic Camel looks like a fuzzy wool coat in a bottle, and Swing Baby’s like a party on my nails!
China Glaze Vintage Vixen: Your take?
Being a fall collection, it might take some getting used to these darker colors, but I’m there.
What do you think? Is Vintage Vixen too early for fall?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
makeup morsels says
May 14th, 2010 at 9:11 pmyeah, this does seem a bit early since we haven’t even hit summer yet but that’s ok because these colors are really awesome. I’m loving ingrid, classic camel, and emerald fitzgerald
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:06 amI love those shades too!
Amber says
May 14th, 2010 at 9:47 pmWay too early, but I can’t lie — I am coveting Hey Doll. This is a nice palette, looks very wearable.
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:02 amIt is! In general China Glaze seems to be doing more wearable stuff as of late. I’m not complaining!
Molly says
May 14th, 2010 at 10:08 pmSeriously early, but I don’t care- I WANT THEM ALL!
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:02 amYay! Glad you like these. 🙂 Which one is your favorite?
Katherine says
May 14th, 2010 at 10:49 pmThese are great… Not sure I could pull some of them off, but I love them all just the same.
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:01 amHi Katherine,
Do you have a favorite out of these shades?
Jennifer A. says
May 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pmSorry, but Emerald Fitzgerald is clearly referring to Ella Fitzgerald. But I too, love F. Scott.
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 12:09 amHa ha! I guess I’ve read The Great Gatsby one too many times.
Tiera says
May 15th, 2010 at 12:27 amI must have Ingrid. MUST!
Riveter Rouge is gorg, too, but
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Tiera says
May 15th, 2010 at 12:28 am^ Sorry, guess I got cut off!
I was going to say that I have a few colors that are similar to RR… So even though I like it, I’ll prob pass.
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:01 amHi Tiera,
No worries! Hope you have a nice weekend.
Karen B says
May 15th, 2010 at 1:22 amEarly or not I love Ingrid 🙂
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:00 amHi Karen B!
I like that shade too. It feels sophisticated, but edgy.
Bonnie says
May 15th, 2010 at 1:28 amOoooh! I am sooo scooping some of those up!! I looove sparkle nail polish!! That red…sooo for Nov-Jan or plain old dare to be naughty summer night! Hee!
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:59 amHee! Can you imagine it on the toes with neutral or black strappy sandals? That would look hot!
Ithfifi says
May 15th, 2010 at 3:01 amI have an love affair with china glaze, So many of those colours are screaming out to me! Classic caramel makes me think of butterscotch, yum! Hope you have a great weekend 🙂
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:58 amThat one was a nice surprise. I didn’t think I’d like it when I first saw it in the bottle, but it really comes to life on the nails.
You have a great weekend, too. What are your plans?
gio says
May 15th, 2010 at 4:58 amIt’s way too early for fall collections but I still want them all, they’re gorgeous!
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:57 amWhich one’s your favorite, Gio?
Amanda says
May 15th, 2010 at 6:46 amFirst…woohoo for my first comment on your site!! I faithfully read, but have never commented before.
Early or not I am LOVING this whole collection and will be lemming it untill it ia available. I love China Glaze, and these colors are gorgeous! Lovely swatches BTW!
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:57 amHi Amanda,
Thanks for popping by! It’s very nice to “meet” you. 🙂
Aren’t these colors deliciously dark and edgy? I love them. Which one is your favorite?
Amanda says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:17 amThanks for the warm welcome! As for my favorite, from your swatches, I think Bogie is a very “me” color…so don’t Bogart my Bogie 🙂 Just my attempt at lame humor…pardon me, I couldn’t resist!
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:20 amLOL! I’m all about the bad puns, so bring ’em on! 😀
Whatcha doing today? I have grand plans to finally get my hair cut and colored. Been looking forward to it all week long!
Amanda says
May 15th, 2010 at 5:10 pmYay! Someone else who appreciates an bad pun-I actually think that makes your site so much fun for me to read (that and all the great Tabs pics!)
Today was a shopping day for me…I pre-ordered the MAC To The Beach goodies I wanted.
Haircut and highlights for me on Friday 🙂
Salvinia says
May 15th, 2010 at 7:30 amI am in love with every single one of these polishes, and where I live it’s fall right now, so they’re perfect!
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:56 amHi Salvinia,
Nice! What’s the weather like around your way come fall?
Salvinia says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:06 pmI live in Australia so it’s still sunny and dry for the most part, but it’s just cool enough to wear a jacket, and all the leaves are turning red and falling off the trees. The perfect fall, in my opinion! Of course, the downside is it’ll probably take forever for these polishes to make it to my country, IF they ever do. I have to live vicariously through blogs like yours! 😀
Erin says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:11 amIt’s definitely early, but I’ll get them, swatch them for my blog, and then save them to wear in the fall!! I love summer nail colors, so I need a long time to wear them!!!
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:53 amI love summer colors too. 🙂 It’s my favorite time of the year, color-wise!
Stef says
May 15th, 2010 at 9:48 amNail Polish seems to be keeping up with fashion release dates (more so than makeup). So really, since NY Fall fashion week was in Feb, China Glaze is late! But yeah, for all us mere mortals, it’s crazy to think Fall when you’re not even in shorts yet.
But wow, these colors are amazing! They are making me dream about sweaters and wool coats and scarves. Ingrid has me in a tizzy.
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 11:09 amOh, I know! It seems like everything starts earlier now, even in the stores. Next thing you know people will be back to school shopping in May!
Morgan says
May 15th, 2010 at 10:10 amOhhh my gosh! First class ticket and camel! I neeeeed them
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 11:09 amYou are too cute. I had the same gut reaction when I swatched Classic Camel. 🙂
Polish Earthgirl says
May 15th, 2010 at 10:36 amI’d LOVE to get these shades to review on my blog! Although it’s not fall yet, you can never be too up to date 🙂 These shimmers also pack a lot of punch, WOW!
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Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 11:08 amI know! Lots of sparkles going on, right?
Michelle says
May 15th, 2010 at 10:54 amHi Karen,
Thanks for posting! These are beautiful colors and I can definitely see myself picking up a few colors this fall. BTW, thank for you all the time it must have taken you to do this post. I hope you had fun trying on each color, taking the pictures, and making each pic showcase the product beautifully. I love your blog! Have a great weekend Karen! Thanks for always providing me with a MBB fix! =)
Karen says
May 15th, 2010 at 11:08 amHi Michelle,
This post was a lot of fun… especially because the shades are so beautiful!
How are you doing today? I hope your weekend is off to a great start. 🙂
Stef says
May 15th, 2010 at 11:30 amI love the Vintage Vixen line! I’m sure I’ll be buying several of them for fall. I’m currently wearing one of the neon summer shades! It’s probably too early to think fall, but the colors sure are pretty to look at! And now I know what colors to buy for fall!
Madelynn says
May 15th, 2010 at 11:50 amI’m so going to be broke after this collection.
Keerthi says
May 15th, 2010 at 12:36 pmTY for the swatches! I don’t think this collection is for me… I’m not in the mindset to think about darker/fall colors at all right now, plus I’m a creme NP girl through and through!
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happyhubbs says
May 15th, 2010 at 2:37 pmclassic camels is lovely
Marina says
May 15th, 2010 at 4:57 pmI can’t wait when this collection hits our stores! Emerald Fitzgerald is amazing! I love near black polishes and wear them even in summer.
Elizabeth says
May 15th, 2010 at 5:35 pmomg im in love like never before
Lisa S. says
May 15th, 2010 at 8:35 pmOoo love Ingrid, Foxy and Hey Doll. I like Emerald Fitzgerald too, but I’ve already got some greens that are really close to this. Classic Camel looks fun, but yellows like that are bit tricky for me, so I’d have to see it in person.
Yanick says
May 16th, 2010 at 5:37 amThe color Ingrid is PERFECT for me! Enjoyed the all the but Ingrid…ahhhhhhh soooo pretty.n You know when you see soemthing and think that SO ME! Ingrid is SO ME! LOL.
Sandoz says
May 16th, 2010 at 9:59 pmWow! I had already seen bottle pics of these & was not really impressed (despite being a fellow fan of 40’s style!) but these really pop on you! I may be picking up a few of these after all. 😉
Scientific Housewife says
May 17th, 2010 at 5:43 amI don’t know how into the colors I am, they are perfect fall colors but I’m still stuck in spring/summer. I might like them more as it gets closer 🙂
Chrissy says
May 17th, 2010 at 9:24 amOMG love these!
Daya says
May 18th, 2010 at 6:14 pmBogie is so beautiful! All the polishes are! 🙂 I think the only one I won’t pick up is Classic Camel. It seems the color of a paper bag, no?
Debbie says
May 25th, 2010 at 9:37 pmTotally love Foxy, Ingrid, Emerald Fitgerald and Hey Doll. Overall, this is a really pretty and bold collection! I’d wear about half of them. 🙂 EF intrigues me because I’ve never worn green before.
Ellen says
July 6th, 2010 at 1:23 pmOh god, I want them all so much. Especially Ingrid. Aren’t they supposed to be out today? *waits patiently*