MAC Nail Trend F/W '10 Rain of Flowers

I didn't get this when it originally came out, I got this yesterday at the outlet, as they didn't have it in stock at my local MAC counter when it was released :[ However I got this for £5 instead of £9, so I can't complain! . In the bottle this looks like a shimmery blue with some purple shimmer, however on the nail it is a lot more purple with blue and purple shimmer. It is a really gorgeous colour, though in dim light it just looks like a really dark purple, you don't really see the gorgeous shimmer. It reminds me a little bit of Chanel Vendetta, the dark purple with shimmer, though I wouldn't suggest it as a dupe necessarily, as the shimmer is more dark blue based purple in Vendetta, whereas in this polish it is more red based purple and blue shimmer. This is a very unique polish, and definitely worth adding to any collection. . In terms of formula this is quite thick but not overly, and very pigmented, though it needs 2 coats to make it opaque and even. This also looks better with a top coat, as it really enhances the visibility of the shimmer. The polish also dried really quite quickly, which is a bonus! . Overall I am impressed with this varnish, and I'm glad I got it late rather than never! I wish the shimmer was a little more visible in normal/dim light, but it is still a lovely colour nonetheless!

MAC Nail Trend F/W '10 Imperial Flower

I was supposed to do this review ages ago, like around the same time I did Earthly Harmony, but the Disney collection distracted me! . So, this colour is perfect for summer, so I am not sure why it was brought out in fall. It is a bright orange with golden shimmer, and it is just glossy and gorgeous! . It took 2 coats to be opaque, and it dried really quite quickly. It has lasted quite a while on my nails, however it did start to wear at my tips quite soon on. . If you want a lovely shimmery summer colour, and you can manage to get your hands on it I say go for it. For the price is is a really good product!

MAC Nail Trend F/W '10 Earthly Harmony

I have provided two pictures of this nail varnish & swatches, and this is because in sunlight it looks a completely different colour then artificial light. This colour can appear a lot more greyish/greige in darker light (the second pic done with a flash), then in sunlight where it looks more light brown. Either way the beautiful copper shimmer shines through, and it compliments the lacquer colour a lot. It reminds me of a lighter and more shimmery Chanel Particulière, and that is one of my favourite nail colours, so this was bound to be a hit with me! It may also explain why this colour was the first colour to sell out on the MAC UK website, it's just damn gorgeous! And at £8.50 cheaper then it's less shimmery Chanel cousin I reckon it is hands down a good investment! When applying the varnish I found it was more cream in texture then frost, as it was quite thick and wasn't as quick as frosts in drying, however on the nail it isn't as soft as a cream would be, but it still has the shine. It's limited edition for the Nail Trend F/W 10 trend collection, so get it while you can :]

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MAC Nail Trend F/W '10

Today I got 3 of my faves from the Nail Trend collection, it's a lovely selection this year.

The ethos of this collection as stated on the MAC website; "Mistress of the art of the sophisticated nail, Jin Soon was inspired this season by the sensual pleasures of Imperial China. A collection of hues in exotic and ravishing combinations, opaque and rich with pearl essences for a subtle dimension." The colours really are unique and beautiful, however Rain of Flowers (described as as a blackened violet) appears more a black with a blue tinge when bright lights hit it, however it can just look black, and Jade Dragon (described as just an Emerald Green) appears more blackened then vibrant. Concubine is a lovely red, but I already have something similar, so for now I have skipped those colours. The other colours I couldn't miss out on.

Earthly Harmony - MAC describes this as a muted taupe with sophisticated copper shimmer. It is definitely a taupe, it even looks a little Greige. The shimmer really compliments the colour of the varnish. Overall this is possibly my favourite from the collection, it is a really unique colour especially for autumn. This is also the varnish used on the promo image, and it was the first one to sell out on the MAC UK website.

Ming Blue - MAC describes this as a cobalt blue, and I'd say that was a pretty accurate description. This is a very bright, and rich deep blue, it also appears to have some shimmer in it.

Imperial Flower - MAC describes this as a bright reddish orange with gold. I'd say this is more of a bright orange with shimmer. It is a really beautiful colour, however quite bright for a fall/winter collection, but I suppose it could brighten you up on the cold dull days :]

I will review and provide swatches for each varnish as I wear them. So what varnishes did you buy from the collection? Which are your favourites, and what do you think of the collection? :]