Category Archives: Reds

Preppy Tweed Glitter Frankens

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Yes, “preppy tweed glitter.” Not words often heard together, but that’s what I’ve got up my sleeve today! I’ve had a few questions lately about how to mix up glitter polishes. Right now, there are quite a few independent nail-polish … Continue reading →

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Frankening With Iridescent Pigments and Glitter

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Today I have some polish + iridescent pigment frankens to show you. These pigments have a whitish base with a certain color flash in the correct light.  They’re sometimes called “aurora” or “interference pigments.” Many of these iridescent pigments look … Continue reading →

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Matte Marschino Cherry

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I know the matte look has come and gone, but for someone who changes polish as much as I do, I enjoy a change in textures and looks. This one looks deceptively simple, but it was just perfect for an … Continue reading →

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OPI Sorta Like This Color

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

I’ve been going through my stash of polish, trying to weed out colors that I never use. Some were bought online and I found I didn’t like the color, others clashed with my skintone, or others were too sheer for … Continue reading →

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MAC Bad Fairy Franken

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

I really wanted to get one of the polishes from MAC’s recent Venemous Villians collection but wasn’t waiting online or lined up outside the store so I missed out. The color was Bad Fairy, a sort of duochrome russet color … Continue reading →

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Asakusa Line Red

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

Asakusa Line Red is sort of a dusty carmine red color as opposed to the true red of the Marunouchi Line.  My franken today is so-so, but I liked the color it turned out to be. Reds are tricky because … Continue reading →

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Marunouchi Line

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Today’s color was a bit of a challenge. It’s the Marunouchi Line (ma-roo-no-ooh-chee) line, which is slightly warm neutral red. As you may know, red is a primary color, meaning there is no way to mix it from other colors.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Romantic Rust

Posted on January 17, 2010 by

I wanted a smooth, sparkly red for the base color on this one. Of course, there are tons of delightful reds on the market, but being the franken-troll I am, I decided to make one. Here’s MAC Reflects Rust glitter … Continue reading →

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Rusty Feather

Posted on November 7, 2009 by

I wanted to get a little more autumnal color on today, so here’s something a bit more seasonal and also super easy: This is MAC Reflects Rust glitter and I just mixed it with some clear polish to get the … Continue reading →

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Essie Ruby Slippers

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

Here’s an oldie but a goodie, Essie Ruby Slippers. I know a couple of you gals wanted to see it, so I am happy to oblige. I found this as a dusty in a salon while on summer vacation. I’m … Continue reading →

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