OPI Hong Kong Collection Review 1 of 2

I'm sure by now you've all seen swatches for the current
Hong Kong Collection by OPI, so you'll just have to bear with me.

This is my first chance to officially review an OPI
polish collection in it's entirety and I'm so excited!

The Hong Kong Collection features 12 new shades that "capture the brilliant sharpness of the cityscape and are a modern mood of color and perspective for spring".

I was sent the entire collection to review, but rather than inundate you with all 12 in one post, I'll be sharing 6 colors
with you today and 6 tomorrow.
(You can go here to see the rest of the collection.)
I decided to post the colors in order of their bottle numbers.
All swatches are 3 coats over a base coat with no top coat unless otherwise indicated.
Click on the photos to enlarge.

First up, Bling Dynasty:Bling Dynasty is a "char-"ming" gold that shimmers and glitters".


Outside overcast light:

Bling Dynasty Matte:

Bling Dynasty was one of my favorites of the collection. I didn't think I'd like it. It almost looked too dark in the bottle, but it didn't transfer that way on the nail.


Second, Red My Fortune Cookie:

Red My Fortune Cookie is a "rich red".


Outside overcast light:

Red My Fortune Cookie Matte:

Y'all know I'm not a fan of reds, but this one wasn't too bad. I'm not too thrilled with the VNL after 3 coats, but the color is quite rich nonetheless.


Third, Hot & Spicy:

Hot & Spicy is a "sizzling coral that's a kung pao wow".


Outside overcast light:

Hot & Spicy Matte:

There's that icky VNL again. Ya know, I'd expect 3 coats to be more than enough to eliminate VNL with bright colors. I guess I'm wrong. Surprisingly, I did like this color matte. It wasn't horrible normal, but it didn't go well with my skin tone. Maybe if I weren't so pale....


Fourth, Dim Sum Plum:

Dim Sum Plum is a bright berry color.


Outside overcast light:

Dim Sum Plum Matte:

I liked this one! I liked it both matte and regular. No VNL, nice shine, smooth matte; what else can I say?



Fifth, Jade is the New Black:

Jade is the New Black is a vibrant green.


Outside in sunlight:

Jade is the New Black Matte:

Do you guys see how the sun is sparkling off my nails? Gorgeous!
Matted, it almost looks like an old school chalkboard. I can't say anything bad about this one!


Finally, Suzi Says Feng Shui:

Suzi Says Feng Shui is a "serene cobalt blue".


Outside semi-overcast light:

Suzi Says Feng Shui Matte:

I really liked this color too! I think this would be a good summer color.

I'll hold off on general opinions until tomorrow.


Disclaimer: OPI's PR company provided these polishes to me
in exchange for a written review.
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This review is only for the aformentioned OPI nail polish line.
I have no experience with their other products.
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