NOTD: China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On

China Glaze Keep Calm, Paint On

2 coats

from the Spring 2013 Avant Garden collection

 

I was afraid this shade would give me Lobster Hands, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. There's a really pretty shimmer in there that looks really neat in the sun.

 

 

NOTD: China Glaze Fade Into Hue

China Glaze Fade Into Hue

from the Spring 2013 Avant Garden Collection

I had trouble with this one. I am not sure if it was the base coat I used (Revlon ColorStay basecoat) or the formula of the polish, but I got bubbles. 

My first round of applying this polish, I used NYC Grand Central Station as my topcoat, and thought that might be the source of my bubbles.

So I removed the polish from my four swatching fingers and started over, leaving topcoat off for these pics. And I got bubbles again! 

Anybody else have problems with this shade? It's quite pretty, and I got good coverage in just two coats, but the bubbles are bothersome.

NOTD: China Glaze Fancy Pants

China Glaze Fancy Pants

from the Spring 2013 Avant Garden Collection

I don't know why I haven't heard more about this color.... the pink shimmer is gorgeous! This is two coats.

NOTD: China Glaze Snap My Dragon

China Glaze Snap My Dragon

from the Spring 2013 Avant Garden Collection

I am in love with this color- and it was *almost* a one-coater. I added another for good measure, but I don't think it was needed.

Spirng was here for a few days and then we were back to 28 degrees and clouds! Luckily the sun is back today so I was able to get some good sun for a pic. Yay for Spring weather!

PR info: China Glaze Avant Garden Collection

I received some PR info on China Glaze's Spring 2013 collection called Avant Garden. I am most excited about the coral shade called Mimosas Before Manis- it just screams Spring to me!

The delectable palette flows between soft hues and vibrant pops of color, offering an unconventional bouquet of cheerful and vivid shades. Take a stroll down the China Glaze® path, passing a bubbling brook of light and bright blues. Take in the view of the mossy green meadow and stop to enjoy the fragrant flowers of soft pink and white.  Let Avant Garden take you away to a playful, romantic field of color and innovation this Spring.  

The Blooming Brights colors are:

·         Budding Romance: moss green

·         Sunday Funday: bright blue

·         Fancy Pants: indigo with pink and purple shimmer

·         Snap My Dragon: bright red with pink shimmer

·         Passion for Petals: bright salmon-pink

·         Mimosas Before Manis: coral with a light wash of shimmer

The Pastel Petals colors are:

·         Life is Rosy: blushed mauve

·         Pink-ie Promise: iridescent baby pink

·         Tart-y for the Party: light lavender creme

·         Fade Into Hue: periwinkle creme

·         Keep Calm, Paint On: sea foam green

·         Dandy Lyin’ Around: shimmery vanilla icing

China Glaze® Avant Garden will be available March 2013. Individual shades retail for $7; 6-piece collections retail for $42.

China Glaze® is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.

China Glaze® nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze® on Facebook (@ChinaGlazeOfficlal), Twitter (@ChinaGlaze) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).