China Glaze "Tranzitions": Selected Swatches

Here are the China Glaze "Tranzitions" collection released in Winter 2012.  Basically you get 2 colors in one bottle, just by adding top coat.

Left to Right: "Duplicity", "Altered Reality", "Modify Me", "Metallic Metamorphosis" and "Shape Shifter".

Basically, I've swatched almost the entire collection except for the rose colored one called, "Split Perso-nail-ity" (not my kind of color)

What this polish does is, it shifts colors once top coat is applied. Any top oat will work, but I used "Fast Forward" by China Glaze.  This make nail art super easy, because all you have to do is apply it to part of your nail and thats it!

I decided to apply top coat in a "chevron" pattern to just the tips of the nails, so you can see the polish without top coat and with top coat.

"Duplicity"
2 coats, with top coat on the tips.

Soft sea foam green transitions into a sea inspired teal. I love the switch!


"Altered Reality"
2 coats, with top coat on the tips.

Super disappointing!  This starts out as a super pretty metallic teal, and is supposed to transition into a deeper/darker teal, but it does not! You can see in the pics where I applied the top coat twice, hoping that it would change, LOL! :(

"Modify Me"
2 coats, with top coat on the tips.

Periwinkle shimmer, transition into a deeper version of itself. Nice!

"Metallic Metamorphosis"
2 coats, with top coat on the tips.

This transition is nice. Cool blue grey metallic finish turns into a glistening indigo gem. Very Nice!

"Shape Shifter"
2 coats, with top coat on the tips.


This is very nice! Applied smoothly. Start off as a metallic grey shimmer and turn into a cool toned gunmetal grey. AWESOME!

Overall, I think I would pass on all of them.  The lighter cremes were thick and difficult to apply, and the metallics were nice to apply, but the changing isn't THAT special.

If I had to choose a favorite, it would be a tie between  "Metallic Metamorphosis" (index finger) and "Shape Shifter" (thumb).

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5 Colors for Under $15

This is a great deal!

More pics of the new Hard Candy Collections

New pics of the bottles...


Crushed Chrome...

Itzy Glitzy...

Crystal Confettii...

Glitteratzi...

Candy Sprinkles...

UPDATE: They have already been spotted in Walmart Stores.

The Hard Candy collection is exclusively available at Walmart and on walmart.com.  

In addition to the cosmetics brand Hard Candy now offers customers a line of apparel and eyeglass frames.  The brand can be found on Facebook @Hard Candy; Twitter @HeresHardCandy; Pinterest @ItsHardCandy and on Instagram @HardCandyLife.

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NEW! Hard Candy releases 45 new polishes exclusively at Walmart!

Winter is wrapping up and color is beginning to pop everywhere.  From the runways to the cosmetic aisles of Walmart the story is color and Hard Candy's new collection – set to roll out immediately – tells a tale of "Poppin Pigments" and shades that will have you "All Lid Up!"

What you will be interested in is the 45 (!!!) new shades of Nail Lacquer that Hard Candy is launching.  5 new collections.  9 shades in each.  Glitter, Chrome, Rich tones – something for everyone!  Not only will nail aficionados fall for the colors but they will also flip for the price of $3.97 each!

Crushed Chrome Collection. Luxurious and timeless hues embellished with a golden textured finish. This collection boasts refinement and sophistication and is infused with a vivacious luster.

Itsy Glitzy Collection. Intense, illuminating, and incandescent hues saturated with the richest and most extreme mica and glitter. Inspired from the runway and now at your fingertips.

Crystal Confetti Collection. A unique collection based on artistic expression. Flourishing, adventurous, full coverage shades with various particle sizes and creative textures. Graffiti is revolutionary; it's an outlet to create public art. Now take this artistic and creative expression to your nails.

Candy Sprinkles Collection. Suspended in a clear top coat, shimmery flecks sparkle brilliantly with different shapes of shiny glitter. Candy Sprinkles is a fabulous top coat over any color. 

Glitteratzi Collection. The combination of confident opposites and intimate tonalities mixed with the right amount of sparkle creates enthusiasm for the vitality of life. The hues are natural and are becoming more evolved and colored. Tasteful tones with all the personality to satisfy every trend setter.

The Hard Candy collection is exclusively available at Walmart and on walmart.com.  

In addition to the cosmetics brand Hard Candy now offers customers a line of apparel and eyeglass frames.  The brand can be found on Facebook @Hard Candy; Twitter @HeresHardCandy; Pinterest @ItsHardCandy and on Instagram @HardCandyLife.

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Color Club Holos!

Yes, I finally got my hands on the holographic colors from Color Club, so instead of breaking up the swatches into 2 post, I'm putting them ALL right here...are you ready?

First up, the Holo's from Winter 2012.

I photographed the bottle shots with as little sun or flash as possible, so that you can see the true color of the polish, and not be blinded by the holographic BLING!

Trust me these babies are full of holographic spectrum and flash!

"Harp On It"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Silver holo

"Cloud Nine"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Light lavender holo

"Halo-graphic"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Soft pink holo

"Angel Kiss"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Light aqua green holo

"Cherubic"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Tan/Nude holo

"Blue Heaven"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Light blue holo

Spring 2013

"Beyond"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Black/Charcoal holo

"Cosmic Fate"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Copper/Peach holo

"Kismet"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Lime green holo

"Over The Moon"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Bright blue holo

"Miss Bliss"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Fuchsia holo

"Eternal Beauty"
2 coats, with a regular base coat, no top coat
Purple holo

What can I say? They all applied perfectly, dried perfectly and did not require anything "high maintenance" be done to them, to apply nicely.  :)

I personally love the second set more than the first set, because the colors are more vibrant, but the bling on them all is the same... BLINDING!

I've already worn one of them as a full manicure, and I applied my usual top coat "OPI Top Coat" and then "Seche Vite", and it did not mess with the Rainbow spectrum at all.

Again, I purposefully choose a day that was not "super sunny", so that you could get a good mix of the "BLING" and the "COLOR" :)

Keep It Sweet!

Prepare for Spring with pretty pastels from Nicole by OPI.

Spring is just around the corner and Nicole by OPI is offering pretty pastel nail lacquers for fingers and toes!  

Four must-have shades for spring: Naturally (pink) and Love Song (purple) from the Selena Gomez collection and Alex by the Books (seafoam) and Stand by Your Manny (periwinkle) from the Modern Family collection will compliment this spring season’s feminine styles. 

Pastel hues like sea foam green, soft pink, lilac and periwinkle blue hues are the perfect accessories to the season’s hottest looks and bold, floral prints.  Dress up nails with a unique hint of color to compliment spring’s warm and bright fashion! 

Nicole by OPI in Naturally, Love Song, Alex by the Books and Stand by Your Manny lacquers are available now for $7.99 each at retailers including select Target, Walmart, CVS, K-mart, Rite Aid, ULTA, Sears, Meijer, Fred Meyer, Kroger and H-E-B locations.

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