China Glaze – Metro for Fall 2011 – Part 1 Downtown: Swatches and Review

It’s Metro time!
That fall nail polish and makeup collections are the ones I am looking forward to all year is no secret. Especially China Glaze’s Fall collections have a special place in my heart because their 2008 Rodeo Diva collection was the collection which stole my heart and made me the nail polish enthusiast I am now.
This year’s Metro Fall collection is inspired by City loving celebrities and it’s aim is to capture the big city feel in 12 sexy, sophisticated shades.

Because a twelve nail polish collection is picture heavy and I love to post two swatches of one nail polish I splitted my Metro swatches and review into two posts focusing each on the set Downtown or Uptown. Let’s get started with Downtown!

Concrete Catwalk

Concrete Catwalk is a dark almost cool toned gray crème. Like all crème nail polishes from Metro it applied like a bliss. One thing I noticed about most of the crèmes is that they look darker on the nails than in the bottle.

Loft-y Ambitions

Loft-y Ambitions surprisingly is one of my favorites from Metro. I love the subtle silver micro-shimmer in the burgundy base.

Midtown Magic

Glass flecks! Yes I can’t get enough of them and I squee every time I see them in a nail polish. Midtown Magic’s blackened brown base is full of gold and red glass flecks.

Skyscraper

Skyscraper contains small square shaped silver glitter in it’s medium to dark blue jelly base and it makes me think of frankening. Add a dark blue jelly and you might have a perfect recipe for a Starry Starry Night franken.

Trendsetter

There it is my favorite nail polish from Metro! Trendsetter is the outstanding nail polish from the entire Metro collection for me. The almost mustard looking yellow-green base and the gold glass flecks make together such an unusual but gorgeous nail polish. If you love colors like Trendsetter it’s definitely a must-have.

Westside Warrior

Westside Warrior was another nail polish from Metro that looks darker on the nails than in the bottle. At first – just guessing from a bottle comparison with Chanel Khaki Vert – it looks as if Westside Warrior is a slightly darker version of Khaki Vert but on the nails Westside Warrior is even more darker and also a bit less muted than it looks in the bottle. Definitely a color I am looking forward to wear again, though.

POST FAQ

Availability China Glaze Metro nail polishes
Sadly I don’t have an exact release date yet but the Metro collection should be released soon. Some stores seem to have it already, though.

Coats used
Concrete Catwalk: two
Loft-y Ambitions: two
Midtown Magic: two
Skyscraper: three
Trendsetter: two
Westside Warrior: two

Base coat and top coat
Base coat: -
Top Coat: -

The Metro nail polishes were sent to me by China Glaze for review consideration.

The formula of all nail polishes from the Downtown set from the China Glaze Metro collection was great. The crèmes especially were a bliss to apply. From this set my favorites are Trendsetter, Loft-y Ambitions, Midtown Magic and Westside Warrior.

Will you pick up nail polishes from the Metro Downtown set? Which are your favorites so far?

Thanks for looking and have a great week! ♥

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80 comments on “China Glaze – Metro for Fall 2011 – Part 1 Downtown: Swatches and Review”

1. Tasha on 16. January 2012 at 7:36 pm said:

   Your nails and perfect manicures make everything look good! Concrete catwalk is my favorite though.

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   • the-swatchaholic on 5. February 2012 at 9:03 pm said:

     Thank you so much Tasha!

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2. Jen on 22. October 2011 at 2:08 pm said:

   I’m seriously loving Skyscraper! I’ve been debating getting these (when I get the money!). I think your swatches just helped me make up my mind!
   Jen recently posted..Matte Red Glitter

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   • the-swatchaholic on 23. October 2011 at 5:32 pm said:

     You’re very welcome Jen! I am glad I could help!

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3. Heather on 10. August 2011 at 6:35 am said:

   Wow. I have to say…. you have the best pics!!! Midtown Magic and Skyscraper are SO on my wishlist. Great stuff!

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   • the-swatchaholic on 12. August 2011 at 1:02 pm said:

     Thank you so much Heather! ♥
     Both Midtown Magic and Skyscraper are gorgeous!

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4. Nailstyle on 25. July 2011 at 8:52 am said:

   Wow, your swatches are great and your photos are beautiful!
   Nailstyle recently posted..Liquid Leather

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   • the-swatchaholic on 25. July 2011 at 9:15 am said:

     Thank you so much Nailstyle!

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5. Sarah B. on 25. July 2011 at 1:43 am said:

   I am not too excited about this collection…But Trendsetter, omg <3 !!
   Sarah B. recently posted..Make-up! Review & Swatches – NYX: Cream Blushes: Natural & Glow

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   • the-swatchaholic on 25. July 2011 at 7:16 am said:

     Trendsetter is so stunning, Sarah!

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6. MQ on 24. July 2011 at 5:48 pm said:

   Midnight Magic <3 I also like Skyscraper
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   • the-swatchaholic on 25. July 2011 at 7:15 am said:

     They are both so pretty MQ! Can’t wait to wear Midnight Magic again! Well.. after my move and when my nails are longer again.

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7. Kitty on 22. July 2011 at 7:49 am said:

   There are more shades I like in this set. Hmmm, decisions….
   Kitty recently posted..Fear Franken

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   • the-swatchaholic on 22. July 2011 at 7:57 am said:

     Hmmm decisions decisions Kitty. Sorry that I am not helping. *angelic smile*

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8. meme on 21. July 2011 at 6:53 pm said:

   I want Mid-Town Magic big time! I called 3 Sally’s within 70 miles of my house yesterday and non of them have Metro yet and no idea when they will get them in. Fabulous swatches. Thanks so much!

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   • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 7:39 pm said:

     You are very welcome and thank you, meme!
     I hope your Sally’s will have Metro soon. Sadly I don’t know the exact release date.

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9. AmyGrace on 21. July 2011 at 6:41 pm said:

   I’m not totally ready for fall colours right now, but I’m sure I’ll like all of these when fall begins, lol. Concrete Catwalk and Westside Warrior are my favourites. And girl, I can’t believe how flawless your swatches always are! ♥
   AmyGrace recently posted..Color Club: Wicked Sweet (Part I: pinks & purple)

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   • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 7:37 pm said:

     Aww Amy Grace! This says the girl with the most perfect nails and swatches ever? On the planet. The universe!
     Thank you so much! ♥ Mwah!

     I could wear Fall nail polishes the entire year though. They make me so happy!

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10. Marioh Mattos on 21. July 2011 at 1:49 pm said:

    It’s so great to finally see some swatches of this collection, I’ve been eager to see it ever since I saw it on TransDesign back in April! Beautiful colors, love them all!

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 2:22 pm said:

      Metro is truly a gorgeous collection Marioh!

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11. Vesna on 21. July 2011 at 1:25 pm said:

    Great swatches! I like Concrete Catwalk and Midnight Magic.

    Though this whole collection looks excellent!

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 1:37 pm said:

      Thank you so much Vesna!
      Great choices! Midtown Magic seems like a huge hit so far. It’s truly gorgeous.

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12. Kayleigh on 21. July 2011 at 9:34 am said:

    The more swatches I see of this collection, the more I’m thinking I need this!
    loving your pictures <3
    Kayleigh recently posted..Topcoat frustraties

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 10:12 am said:

      Thank you so much Kayleigh!

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13. Kate & Zena on 21. July 2011 at 6:45 am said:

    I love Skyscraper. Glitters! I love my glitters. Gosh, they always do a number to your nails (um, yea, I tend to pick them off the minute I find a chip because they just PEEL right off. Heh heh heh….not good for your nails one bit), but I love them!

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 7:33 am said:

      Yes sadly a lot of glitter seem to chip fast Kate & Zena.
      If you don’t mind losing the translucent glitter look you could layer a blue jelly under Skyscraper which could improve it’s wear. But because I haven’t worn Skyscraper as a full manicure yet I don’t know if it chips or not.

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14. MrsPetruschka on 20. July 2011 at 9:01 pm said:

    Ich hatte Midtown Magic, City Siren auf meiner Herbstliste. Nun kommt aber auch Concrete Catwalk hinzu denke ich.
    Danke für deine wundervollen Swatches!

    LG Petra
    MrsPetruschka recently posted..[Nail Swatch] Smooth Sailing inspired by Fashion Polish!

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 7:31 am said:

      Concrete Catwalk macht sich gut auf deiner Wunschliste, Petra!
      Gern geschehen! Ich freue mich immer, wenn ich mit meinen Swatches helfen kann, auch wenn mich dann nicht jede Geldbörse leiden kann.

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15. kelliegonzo on 20. July 2011 at 8:55 pm said:

    woman, you have my favorite nails ever. wantz. p.s. i think your swatches of this collection are the best i’ve seen yet!! ‘how DOES she do it folks?!’ haha <3
    kelliegonzo recently posted..OPI – Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts Sneak Peek!

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 7:29 am said:

      OMG Kellie! *jaw drops* ♥ Thank ♥ you ♥ so ♥ so ♥ much! ♥ *blushes badly* ♥ Mwah!

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16. xnosugaraddedx on 20. July 2011 at 8:18 pm said:

    I love love love ur swatches! I’d definitely go for Skyscapper, Trendsetter and Westside Warrior! Thanks again for the great swatches!

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    • the-swatchaholic on 21. July 2011 at 7:28 am said:

      Thank you so much xnosugaraddedx!
      Your choices are great and you are very welcome!

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17. Chirufus on 20. July 2011 at 5:55 pm said:

    I’m in love with the first 3 and only 2 coats. That’s something for me I think
    Wish list where you are?

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    • the-swatchaholic on 20. July 2011 at 5:58 pm said:

      I am glad you love them hun! ♥
      Your wishlist might be hiding from you Nele!

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18. Karoline - Nationail Photographic on 20. July 2011 at 4:33 pm said:

    Thank you SO much for great swatches!
    I have to have Skyscraper, Trendsetter and Midtown Magic!!
    Can’t wait for you to show us the other half
    Karoline – Nationail Photographic recently posted..Layering experiment with OPI Norwegian Salmon

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    • the-swatchaholic on 20. July 2011 at 5:12 pm said:

      You are very welcome Karoline! Great choices!

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19. thalie on 20. July 2011 at 4:28 pm said:

    I love your swatches,and your pics are excellent! I am glad to see these.I’d seen a swatch of Midtown Magic before,and it looked more red to me,but I believe yours may be more true to color,considering the description. I really love the glass flecks in that one,but the one that really stands out from these six to me is Loft-y Ambitions! What great swatches!!!
    thalie recently posted..Shabby Chic

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    • the-swatchaholic on 20. July 2011 at 5:11 pm said:

      Thank you so much thalie!
      The base from Midtown Magic is definitely a blackened brown.

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20. Melissa on 20. July 2011 at 3:19 pm said:

    I love Midtown Magic and Skyscraper! Both are so gorgeous and I really want them.

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    • the-swatchaholic on 20. July 2011 at 3:20 pm said:

      Both Midtown Magic and Skyscraper are gorgeous, Melissa!

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