Today's theme is to wear a franken. It actually took me a while to decide what to wear for this post. I've been buying so many frankens lately, that I had many options. I finally decided on a franken that I recently mixed up.
I've been seeing posts recently of gray polishes with shimmer in it which I loved, but I had nothing like it in my stash. You can see an example of what I'm referring to on Anne's page here. Since I had less than half a bottle of my Opal Glitter left, I decided to add some of Alexandra's "Hot" Gray to it to see if I could get a gray with a shimmer.
Here's the result (the shimmer can best be seen when you click on the pictures to enlarge them):
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For these pics, I used OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, 2 coats of my franken, and Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat.
I was pleasantly surprised with how this franken turned out. I love the subtle shimmer that it has. I didn't want it to have too much bling.
So what do you guys think of this one?
Amanda: http://amandalandish.blogspot.com/
Anne: http://grapefizz.blogspot.com/
Ashley: http://artevolve.blogspot.com/
Chelsea: http://www.nailedblog.com/
Jenn: http://allthatisgorgeous.blogspot.com/
Katherine: http://hauloffame.blogspot.com/
Meredith: http://polishandcharms.blogspot.com/
Nory: http://fiercemakeupandnails.blogspot.com/
Rachel: http://topcoatit.wordpress.com/
Sarah: http://seesarahswatch.blogspot.com/
Jenna: http://www.jennafroggy.com/
Anna: http://goingtotheshowing.blogspot.com/
ChiChi: http://beautystarr1009.blogspot.com/
I love grey and this one is very flattering! :)
ReplyDeleteIt kinda reminds me of China Glaze Pelican Grey.
Thanks Alana!! I love gray as well!
Deletelove your franken
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Iris!!
DeleteVery subtle; I like it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Liane!! So glad you like it ;0).
Deletelove this color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah ;0).
DeleteI am loving the subtle shimmer in the grey never seen anything like it love it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Joanne ;0). So glad you like it!
DeleteOh I LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much hon!!
DeleteThe subtle shimmer is a nice touch! I have a gray franken that I tried to do with subtle shimmer and the shimmer doesn't even show up.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! Yeah, I hate when the shimmer doesn't show up. Maybe adding some more would help.
DeleteLove it chick! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Tiffeny!
DeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra ;0).
DeleteVery pretty!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nory ;0)
DeleteO.o I love greys...and the shimmer makes it even better!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it ;0)
DeleteThe first sunlight picture is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the franken.
Thanks so much Lizzy!!
DeleteOh hey! I am loving greys so much right now! Your grey is loooovely, nice job :) Loooove that shimmer in there
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Anne!! So glad you like it.
DeleteThis is really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura ;0)
DeleteThis is a gorgeous gray! I love that the shimmer adds something to it, but it's still subtle and soft.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa!!
DeleteLooks great MariJo! I love the light gray color! You know what they say, great minds think a like! ;)
ReplyDeleteHeehee. That's right ;0). Thanks Meredith!
Deletelooks really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannara!
DeleteI am in love with grey anything right now...this looks fantastic on you :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Holly!!
DeleteI love this franken! I am really into grayish colors, so this is my style! Love!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much hon!!
DeleteThis is so pretty! I would have never imagined a shimmery gray could hold its look without looking more silvery!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
Thanks Tawny!! So glad you like it ;0)
DeleteThis is really pretty! Super subtle yet eye catching!
ReplyDeleteThanks love!
DeleteI looooove this grey polish: subtle but very chic. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Amanda!!
DeleteI really really like this!! So awesome
ReplyDeleteYayyy!! Thanks Melissa!
DeleteYep, I really like this franken :) The subtle shimmer is a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteThanks Traci ;0)
DeleteI absolutely love this grey on you! You definitely got the subtle shimmer look you were going for!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Chelsea!!
DeleteGorgeous! I'd never considered how pretty a shimmery grey can be. Why don't I have one in my collection? Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! I had the same thought when I saw Anne's post, which is why I decided to make one of my own. It's such a simple and pretty look.
DeleteThis is a lovely franken, and the grey is gorgeous on you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Saira ;0)
DeleteYour franken came out great! I wish I had the courage to franken myself but I'm sure I would only waste polish without a great result.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mihaela!! So glad you like it. I'm sure you can do it also. I'm no wear near being a pro and mine come out okay ;0).
Deletethis is gorgeous! great job, love!
ReplyDeleteI like this....A LOT. Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great franken! I love the shimmer!
ReplyDeleteI think u did an amazing job
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