Tag Archives: non-franken

Some TiNS Swatches

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

I’m thinking of some ideas for New Year’s nail art, and looking through what’s left of my stash to find the most glittery polishes. New Year’s is more of a family-oriented holiday in Japan, when people head back to their … Continue reading →

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China Glaze Cowgirl Up

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

Well, this is not a franken. This color was so awesome,  I just wanted to enjoy it as-is for one day. This is a kind of warm medium purple. It’s got that intriguing “lit from within” shimmer which has a … Continue reading →

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Sally Hansen Nail Prisms Golden Cinnabar 10

Posted on September 25, 2008 by

Another not-an-original color. It’s a Sally Hansen Nail Prism duochrome, a warm pink with gold flash. I love duochromes so much. I couldn’t capture the gold flash in the polish but it definitely glimmered in the sun.

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Sally Hansen Nail Prisms Amber Ruby 08

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

Not a franken- I’m still trying to create good jewel-toned duo-chromes (try saying that three times fast!) but I love this color. Of course it’s discontinued. It’s a deep metallic ruby that flashes in the light to medium orange. Perfect … Continue reading →

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