Hunger Games Flame Nails

Hello All,

I got inspired by Cute polish and her awesome Hunger Games nail tutorial so I decided to try it my self. IT is to represent the nails that Katniss wears.

Here is the link to her tutorial on her You Tube page: Cute Polish. This is the first time I have ever done any free hand drawing so be nice to me. LOL

In her tutorial she used a black but I decided to use China Glaze Store Cold from the Hunger Games Collection. I wish I could have left it be matte but I need to put top coat to seal in the flames decal.

I used a ziploc bag to free hand the flame designs on so that I could peel them off and apply to nails. This way my other hand will not look like a 6 year old drew on them.

I used a white first to create a base that will make the colors pop. The red is OPI Kennebunk-Port, the orange is China Glaze Breakin' and the yellow is China Glaze Lighthouse.

I let these dry for a few hours because they were "interesting" to paint and I did not want to mess up at all in case not dry. :-)

I found it easier to peel off the plastic from the fire tip end since I small amount to try to get up.

All you have to do now is place on your nails  and then put a topcoat on to seal the design in place!

Some people may feel that flame on every nail is too much so an idea is to just put on the ring fingers. 

I hope you all enjoyed this design! 

I can't wait till the movie tomorrow and I will be all ready with my 

Tribute Tee, Mocking Jay necklace and pin!! 

My friend Tiffany is even gonna braid my hair before we go to movie!

Yeah, I'm one of those crazy people. :-D

                                     Gift from my buddy Tiffany!

Thanks again!

I hope you all have a great rest of your day and as always, thank you for reading!

Cher

China Glaze Hunger Games Extravaganza!

Happy Beautiful Thursday!

As promised, here are the swatches of the fabulous 

China Glaze Hunger Games Collection, Capitol Colours.

Hello Lovelies!

I put all my swatches on nails then glue to a coffee stirrer so that I can write the name of the brand and color on the stick.

On these swatches, I put the Luxe and Lush on the tips of the nails to see what that would look like for each color. I'm so glad I did because there are a couple that have become my faves because of the addition of the flakie.

Onto the swatches:

Luxe and Lush

Inspired by: District 1 and The Capitol (Luxury)

This is not just a flakkie but a uber chunky flakie. I absolutely LOVE it! I will say that it needs a couple coats of topcoat in order to smooth it out. It does also hang over a little on the edge so I need to be careful of wrangling them in and flat.

Stone Cold

Inspired by: District 2 (Masonry)

It is the only matte in the collection which is a great surprise.
 I really dig a matte but I think it looks just as awesome with a topcoat on it. 

Riveting

Inspired by: District 3 (Technology and Mechanics)

Very striking shimmery orange jelly.

My hubby chose for this to be the first one I wear. Of course I had to put the Luxe and Lush over it. Girl needs to have some sparkle. ;-)

**Update**
This orange stained my nails horribly! I did but a base coat on put when I removed it looked like I had just eaten cheetos! Ahhhh!!

Hook and Line

Metallic Pewter

This was one that I thought nice but nothing exciting.....until I put on the flakkie. Completely changes it and adds such a awesomeness to the color.

Inspired by: District 4 (Fishing)

 It does the same with the creme colors in the collection. Just added a wow factor to them.

Electrify

 Inspired by: District 5 (Power)
Red and Gold Glitter

Fast Track

Inspired by: District 6 (Transportation)

Very pretty taupe that has a slight gold shimmer

Mahogany Magic

Inspired by: District 7 (Lumber)

Milk Chocolate Creme

Dress Me-Up

Inspired by: District 8 (Textiles)

A pretty mauve/rose creme

Can we say "Primrose" inspired?

Harvest Moon

Inspired by: District 9 (Grain)

A foil metallic of a orangey brown bronze.

Foie Gras

Inspired by: District 10 (Livestock)

A creme that is a grey with a hint of purple.
 Its a tad darker in the shade. This pic is not showing the purple as much.
Its a rich looking color.

Agro

Inspired by: District 11 (Agriculture)

 A olive green metallic with gold shimmer.
This is the main reason I wanted the collection.
 I Adore this green!

Smoke and Ashes

Inspired by: District 12 (Coal Mining)

This is a black with the finest blueish green glitter.

This is really pretty in person to see the flecks of glitter in it!


 I hope you all enjoyed seeing these swatches. 

I would love to hear what is your favorites out of the bunch!