The Big Return: Color Club Spring 2009 Catwalk Queen Collection
I’m back! Things are going to be a bit slow at first because, frankly, my life (and nails) are still a huge mess. But rest assured, I will respond to all the emails and comments very soon. Posting frequency should pick up shortly thereafter.
In any case, I know you’ve all seen it but here’s Color Club Catwalk Queen Collection. Like Femme Fatale, this collection is composed of sheers and solids that can be mixed, matched, and layered. I like this collection but it’s a little depressing looking at these pictures. The photos are from a few months ago, my nails were so long back then. Man, the bar exam takes away everything.
Catwalk Queen, the collection namesake, is a vampy tyrian purple with complex amethyst and subtle blue shimmer. This swatch was 3 coats but this polish is pigmented enough that coverage would be fine with just 2 coats. (This image is a little blurry because I was trying to capture the shimmer – I failed. The shimmer is way more obvious in person.)
Fashion Addict is my favorite from this collection. Lilac holographic? Sign me up. The holo is medium grain like the holos in the Femme Fatale collection. Like Worth the Risque and Revvvolution, the holo has a greenish cast. The polish gets darker with each layer so it’s slightly lighter with 2 coats, this picture is 3 coats.
Here’s a shot of the holo flash. I hope Color Club does a few more holos in the future because these were just superb. Personally, I would love to see a dark green holo.
Front Row Diva is an extremely pale gray that leans towards lavender, it has a pearl finish. It’s chic and work appropriate – which is pretty much all I’m wearing now so I’m stocking up on colors like this and you’ll see plenty of them featured here in the months to come.
Runway Muse is one of those sadly deceptive duochromes. In the bottle, it’s a predominately green duochrome that flashes pink. On the nail, it’s a frosty sheer with pink shimmer that only flashes a subtle green rarely. I so wish that the bottle appearance was comparable to the on nail result, nonetheless, it’s pretty amazing over black. Scrangie has all the sheers from both the Femme Fatale collection and the Catwalk Queen collection over black on her site.
Vintage Couture. Scrangie called this a mod lilac pink baby creme and that’s definitely the best description for this color so I’m going to steal it from her. It’s pinker on the nail than I expected but it’s still pretty stark. The application was finicky. I forgot to write down exactly how many coats I used but if I remember correctly, I believe it took 4 to even everything out.
Ready to Wear is my current NOTD and as you can see my nails are little yellow nubbins right now. *More sobs* Ready to Wear is a frosty opalescent sheer with warm pink shimmer. Usually sheers like this require 4 layers but I actually got good coverage with 2 coats, but since my nails are so yellow, I went ahead and added another layer. Edit: I’ve been wearing this color for a full day now and I want to revise my review. It’s definitely a duochrome, it’s not really noticeable until you see it in sunlight. It flashes a warm light coppery gold tone, almost some what metallic. The mixture of the gold and the pink reminds me of a sunset. I love it when colors present surprises in the sunlight.
August 4th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
So nice to see your nails again! Welcome back!
August 4th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Beautiful. And your nails look wonderful. Those are not nubbins. My ring finger nails, which have split so that I have to keep them filed down to the quick, THOSE are nubbins. :) I’m quite jealous of your nails.
August 4th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I always get Femme Fatale and Catwalk Queen collections mixed up. But I do think that Femme Fatale has a few more must haves.
August 4th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Welcome back! We missed you! I’m loving Catwalk Queen, Fashion Addict, and Front Row Diva. :)
p.s. You always have the best swatches!
August 4th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Welcome back!
August 4th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Steph! Welcome back! I’ve missed you! Now go read my blog and get some rest. *mwah*
August 4th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
WB Steph! OMG a dark delicious green holo sounds heavenly!
August 4th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Welcome back! This collection is so pretty. I’d love to see a dark green holo too!
August 5th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Welcome back! :)
Lots of pretty colors, I like the holo.
And I think your nails look great with the shorter lenght as well. :)
August 5th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Welcome back! I love your blog (^.^*)
August 5th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Welcome back! I have missed you and look forward to your swatches!
August 5th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Welcome back Steph! I have missed you and your reviews so much!!! You were where I started every morning. And I am sure you will whip your nails back into shape in no time.
Love – Marsha S.
August 5th, 2009 at 4:20 am
Oh by the way – I anxiously await Orbis non Sufficit.
August 5th, 2009 at 5:01 am
Welcome back, we missed you! Can’t wait to see what you have in store. :-)
August 5th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Welcome back! Can’t wait to see what swatches you post. Hope all is going well.
August 5th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Welcome back~
Catwalk Queen looks gorgeous! My type of purple =)
Your nails right now look as long as mine look when they’re at their longest >_< hehe
August 5th, 2009 at 6:45 am
It’s nice to have you back again. I’ve missed your fantastic photos :)
August 5th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Yay, you’re back!! :D
August 5th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Welcome back! I discovered your blog during your hiatus, and have found it to be a great resource. Glad to see you posting again. :)
August 5th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Good to have you back Steph – I missed your posts.
August 5th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Welcome back! Your nails are not even close to being “nubbins” btw. :)
August 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Yay – welcome back! I’m with you on Fashion Addict – love that holo!
August 5th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Welcome back!
August 5th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
PRECISO desse Catwalk Queen. Perfeito.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Welcome back! It’s so nice to see you posting again. Your nails and photos look gorgeous, like always. :)
August 5th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Nice comeback with many pictures ^^ Me likey :)
And your nails will quickly grow up again my dear, luckily :) Take care of yourself, can’t wait to hear about you again :)
August 6th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Welcome back, Steph! Beautiful swatches as always. Sorry to hear life is a mess; know that we all hope things pick up for you soon, and that you are appreciated!
August 6th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
WELCOME BACK! Can’t tell you how much I have missed you – your blog is my fave nail blog. I love this collection…I have three and they rock. I get tons of compliments. By the way….your nails still look great…no worries.
August 6th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
So glad to see you’re back. Beautiful swatches, as always. :)
August 7th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I HAVE MISSED YOUR PICS!!!!!!!!! Welcome back!!! Your nails look amazing as always :-)
August 7th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
I have missed your posts! So glad you are back!
August 8th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I’m so glad to see your back!
We’ve missed you and your nails on the blog scene (:
August 10th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
So glad you’re back! Missed all your posts and your nails!
August 10th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Hey! Welcome back =)
August 10th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Welcome back! I discovered your website just before you went on hiatus and have been *so* looking forward to your updates!
August 11th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Omg, and I thought I was addicted. Great collection! I’m jalouse :$
August 11th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Glad to see you back and I know your nails will bounce back. I’m sure you’ve heard all the hoop-la about UK brand Illamasqua and was wondering would you be trying out their nail colors?
August 14th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I’ll add my welcome back. Your nails look lovely at this much shorter length also. I’m not usually crazy about sheers. This collection looks beautiful on you. I added Fashion Addict and Catwalk Queen to my list of “wants”. You make this collection look so good that I want them all.
October 20th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Super job- I love your nails-I’m SO JEALOUS! I wish my nails looked that lovely. Keep up the great work.