I'd like you to meet the shade that was my very first China Glaze polish: Midnight Ride. A deep, dark blackened purple that shimmers when the light catches it. In low light, it can be mistaken for a shade of black. It's a bit of a beast to try to capture to my satisfaction, but here's what I've got for you:

I find application of this deliciously smooth and even, and the polish is pleasantly pigmented. Two coats makes for a rich opacity, but one thick coat could suffice in a hurry. As with all my China Glaze polishes, it wears well. I come back to this shade again and again, for it offers the deep vampy appeal of a black, yet the purple gives it extra life (and looks better against my skin - score!). So much love, dudes. So much love.