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Sunday, 18 March 2012

Hunger Games Capitol Colors - Riveting

Kicking off my China Glaze The Hunger Games Capitol Colors week is Riveting, my favourite of the bunch! When I first saw a promo shot for this collection and of course had only seen bottle shots, I thought this polish was rather "meh", but the more swatches I came across, the more I fell in love with it! In fact, it wasn't until I saw it mattifed on Sam's blog that I thought, I need this polish in my life right now!!!

Riveting (which represents District 3 technology/ electronics) is such a bright orange jelly packed with gold shimmer flecks. It's like a flakie polish but the pieces are much smaller. What surprised me with this one is that it's super pigmented and perfectly opaque in two coats! The formula is a dream to work with, so smooth and easy to control.

In real life it's that much brighter and mesmerising, I immediately thought of glowing embers (which I love staring at when I'm sitting in front of the fireplace).

Here is Riveting mattified:

And here is Riveting in all it's original glory:

Side by side shiny and matte:
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15 comments:

  1. Unknown18 March 2012 at 18:38

    I envy you for pulling off orange - it looks hideous on me! And that little orange is just too adorable! :D This mani would be perfect for summer cocktail parties! :)

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  2. Unknown18 March 2012 at 19:03

    I think this will be my favourite of the whole collection, I have to try it matte too now ! I can't wait to get mine now, hurry up mr postman bring me my parcel !!

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  3. Kassie18 March 2012 at 19:45

    I am dying to have this shade! One of my friends has it and every time I see her with it on her nails I wanna rip it off and take it! xD Such a pretty orange!!

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  4. Laura18 March 2012 at 20:01

    Gorgeous! I love it mattified

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  5. Unknown18 March 2012 at 21:23

    Yum! I love it matte! I haven't tried putting on a matte topcoat yet!

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  6. starification18 March 2012 at 22:04

    Wow, this looks stunning on you! And I think it looks better matte too (something I don't say often)

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  7. Nailderella18 March 2012 at 22:23

    oh.my.god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it mattified!!

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  8. Bia Perez18 March 2012 at 22:23

    No words...
    Ever since I saw the Capitol Colors on China Glaze's Facebook page I'm drooling over that Riveting!
    The fimos made it look so cute :D

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  9. Glowstars18 March 2012 at 22:59

    I'm not usually an orange fan but I ordered this and can't wait to get it on. Will definitely have to try it matte.

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  10. ★nasli_19 March 2012 at 07:55

    Oyyh really very nice color !!I will buy this.I love your nails tip !! Mjx :))

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  11. ♥beauxs mom19 March 2012 at 08:43

    Wow! Your right it's absolutely gorgeous matte!

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  12. fingers19 March 2012 at 12:49

    I originally passed on this color but the more I see it, the more I want it! Love the fimo accent!

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  13. Lindsey R19 March 2012 at 20:19

    That looks gorgeous matte! The little orange slice was a cute touch:)

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  14. Jennius - Gold Speck Nails20 March 2012 at 15:28

    So gorgeous matte!

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  15. CrysLovesPolish22 March 2012 at 21:07

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

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