Category Archives: Mixed Colors (Frankens)

DIY Textured Polishes

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Textured polishes are all the rage right now, but I’m kind of on the fence about them. I personally don’t like texture on my nails since it makes me want to pick at them. I do see potential to do … Continue reading →

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Nail Polish with LA Girl Colorsurge Eyeshadow Palette

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

I’ve been meaning to show this for a while, but as usual, the time has gotten away from me! I’ve become more of a nail artist than a color-mixer, but I really enjoy both equally. Mixing the perfect shade of … Continue reading →

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Eyeshadow to Nail Polish Fun with LA Girl Palettes!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

I confess, I still have a thing for David Bowie. I mean, the 80s version with the crazy makeup.  That long-buried desire was probably what motivated me to buy this wacky eyeshadow palette. Pale jewel tones? Pale METALLIC jewel tones … Continue reading →

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How To Tint Glitterbomb Polish To Get More Shades!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

I’ve been noticing a lot of polishes the Japanese call “milky glitters” around. For those of you not so quite into the lingo, that’s any glitter polish (usually of different sizes and shapes) in a translucent base that lets the … Continue reading →

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Tornado Sky Sage Green Franken

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

I have never seen a tornado, not having lived in that part of the world, but I’ve seen photos of the odd green sky that sometimes accompanies them. I think I’d keel over and die on the spot if I … Continue reading →

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Icicle Blue Franken

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Though I’m right on the equator now, I have spent a lot of time in freezing cold places, and I know a lot of your guys are currently in the brunt of winter, so here’s any icy shade for all … Continue reading →

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DIY Gold Leaf Topcoat

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

There’s been quite a few real gold leaf topcoats on the market this season, but they’re pricey and only 14 or 18K gold. They’re a fun luxurious touch for a special event, but too expensive to be a frequent gilt-y … Continue reading →

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Pigment Purples

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Going through the pigment stash has been a lot of fun! I collect purples: lipstick, polish, pigments…but I hardly ever wear it. I have a drawer full of purple lipsticks that I’ve bought but never wear, since they make me … Continue reading →

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Some Indian-Inspired Greens for Deepavali

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Well, I’m back in my apartment after a lovely couple weeks in Hawaii. It’s November and it’s hot and sticky, which feels more than a little odd, but I’m trying to get into the holiday mood.  I’m headed to Japan … Continue reading →

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Mix Your Own Metallic Nail Polish

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Today I have some fun and easy frankens to show you, made by mixing 1/2 color polish with 1/2 metallic polish for a metallic look in a variety of shades. Here’s what I used: Orly Luxe is a champagne gold … Continue reading →

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