Tag Archives: orange nail polish

Orange Meh

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

I’m now healed up from my mangosteen injury so that polish remover in the cut won’t send me into a fit of howling pain. I don’t think it’ll leave a scar, but the mangosteen definitely won that round. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Golden Opportunity + Sexy Silhoutte

Posted on August 1, 2010 by

Hmm, I couldn’t think up a good name for this franken. So, I just decided to go with the obvious. Both colors, Golden Opportunity and Sexy Silhoutte, are from China Glaze. The SS is a nice mid-tone fuschia with a … Continue reading →

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Ginza Orange

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

The Ginza Line is one of the oldest in Tokyo and is pretty close to the surface, which is a reasuuring idea in the event of an earthquake. It’s also one of the most crowded lines in Tokyo. I ride … Continue reading →

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Orange Fizz

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

Well, here’s my second attempt at orange holo.  I think it worked out better than my first attempt.  I used the same base color as yesterday, Sally Hansen Nail Prisms Pink Rose Diamond.  Instead of layering orange on top, I … Continue reading →

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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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Carmen Miranda

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

Here’s a little gradation to whet your appetite for the gradation tutorial I’m going to do soon. It’s a red to  jelly orange gradation. Please excuse the stains and paint on my hands. Gradations are lots of fun when they … 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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Tequila Sunrise

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

I’m lucky enough to have an apartment with a great city view and I see the sunrise each morning because I need to be on a subway at 6:55 am, so today my inspiration was ‘Sunrise.’  I’m enjoying my gradation … Continue reading →

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