Category Archives: Oranges

Sunset Orange

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

I wanted to make a holo orange, since I don’t own one.  I believe there is one- OPI DS Treasure, but I don’t really think I’d wear orange holo enough to make a whole bottle worthwhile. First, I tried mixing … Continue reading →

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Diving Girl Orange

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

I’m fond of vintage advertising and old ephemera- like bits of antique wrapping paper or old postcards.  I put some old fruit-crate label stickers in my kitchen, and I was inspired to make a franken by the mysteriously named “Diving … Continue reading →

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Glitter Strawberry

Posted on May 1, 2009 by

Hello readers! Tomorrow is the first day of the May holidays in Japan and things are pretty hectic as I try to finish a bunch of work and stuff, so I’m going to show you a franken I did last … Continue reading →

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Neon Orange Jelly

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

It’s Friday, and my boss is out of the office, so I’m going with a super bright color for today! I like neons, but sometimes they’re a little too solid for me and I’d prefer a more glossy, jelly-like finish. … Continue reading →

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New Penny

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

Howdy all! I’m still up in the mountains of Japan. I’m the announcer for an international snowboarding competition, the Nissan X-Trail Asian Open, until Sunday. I have gotten a few great franken ideas (metallic foil blurple, mist gray shimmer, summer … Continue reading →

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Creamy Apricot

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Here’s a nice springy color for today, a soft but opaque apricot. I like yellow and orange a lot, but they can look really garish and Halloweeny with my pale hands. This one was really easy to make- I used one … Continue reading →

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Vitamin C Manicure

Posted on February 15, 2009 by

I found tiny little clay (Fimo or Sculpey, I think) fruits in the store and thought they would be really cute for a manicure. In Japan, sticking 3-D plastic food to your nails is considered chic. I passed on the … Continue reading →

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Neon Ribbon

Posted on February 6, 2009 by

Sometimes I make a color which doesn’t necessarily look fabulous with my skin tone, but this one would look great on gals with darker skin than mine. It’s a neon-based creamy orange which I think would make  good summer pedicure. … Continue reading →

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Dusty Coral

Posted on February 1, 2009 by

I like coral because it has a fun, 50s vintage sort of vibe. But it’s hard to find the right color to suit my ghostly white hands. If it’s too orangey, it clashes, but if it’s too red, then it’s … Continue reading →

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Glazed Carrot

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

First of all, sorry for the smudges, bad cuticles and general nail disarray. I wanted to make an orange version of China Glaze Ruby Pumps or Emerald Sparkle- a smooth, glossy glitter-laden strong color. First of all, I made a … Continue reading →

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