Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Pink Wednesday!! Franken- Cristinas's Pink Thing

Hi loves and happy Pink Wednesday!

  Today I have a special franken creation. This is my answer to the new Deborah Lippmann polishes. You know the ones right? Happy Birthday in a Pink and Black base. I don't really know the names yet. Sometime ago the lovely Varnish Vixen posted about some franken dupes she had made and I decided to follow suit and create my own version of these DL polishes.
Cristina's Pink Thing is a mix of Ruby Kisses Hot Pink, China Glaze Rich and Famous, W 'n' W Party of Five Glitters, a whole bottle of NYX Carnival and some Orly clear. It's not a dead on dupe because my glitter is a bit more sparse and the Pink base is slightly darker but OMG do I freaking love this! For this mani I did Three coats of Cristina's Pink Thing.

Here is a swatch of my main base Pink. Hot Pink is your basic Barbie Pink jelly. It applies beautifully and is opaque at two coats.
I'm really happy with how it turned out. And I'm even happier about how much cheaper this alternative was... I just cannot come to terms with DL prices. 

What do you guys think?
♥ Cristina
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40 comments:

  1. LAugust 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I love it.

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  2. LisaAugust 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    OMGawd, I need this. I didn't even like any of the DL birthday glitters originally!

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  3. KirstyAugust 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Love it! Especially love how it's sheer and the glitter particle are suspended in the layers!

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  4. Kejal ShahAugust 24, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    this looks positively eatable!!

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  5. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Your franken turned out beautiful!!! I like it better then DL :)

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  6. jewels and nailsAugust 24, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    So cute, I love it :)

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  7. KristalAugust 24, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    This is soo pretty and its so very close. I too cheap to pay for the real deal so I can myself making a dupe in the future.

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  8. ConstanzeAugust 24, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Looks great, really maiden-like ;)!

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  9. SnappyAugust 24, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    If this was really on the market I'd buy it! The DL's leave me cold but your creation is happy and vibrant :).

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  10. Nail StoriesAugust 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I love it. The franken looks so awesome and squishy! I love what you named it as well :)

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  11. chellAugust 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    look so pretty i love the franken

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  12. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Really cute franken!!
    I love it!

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  13. MartaAugust 24, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Really lovely! And I really am digging the new photo position ;)

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  14. Lauren BakerAugust 24, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    -drools- LOVE it. It's like pretty little sprinkle cupcakes! Mmm, haha. xx

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  15. TeraAugust 24, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I actually love the color of yours. Hot pink looks fantastic! I like that yours doesn't have so much glitter either. I franked both the pink and the black from her set because I can't justify the price.

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  16. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    WOW I love this!!!

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  17. AngieAugust 24, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This right here makes me want to start frankening!! Love it!

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  18. NailderellaAugust 24, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Yay! It's so festive and pretty!

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  19. Ashley HaddockAugust 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love it!!! I'm actually not in love with the DL Happy Birthday or the ones like it (I know, I'm weird) but I really like this one!!

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  20. Elizabeth Life and PolishAugust 24, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Yum <3

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  21. LeenaAugust 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Ooh, I really love this, how adorable!

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  22. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    very pretty!!!

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  23. SarahAugust 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh my gosh, that is so pretty!!

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  24. DinaAugust 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I really love this..the texture and the fact that it looks like a jelly mixture...

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  25. beachgalAugust 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Looks fab - you came up with a winner! I have to admit, I have caved to DL prices. Her formula is so great. But I really love the base pink shade you have used here - it's like a great jelly/sorbet - you look right into it.

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  26. LizybethAugust 24, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    OMG OMG OMG que bello!! how can I have it!? sell it to me please!!! I love it!! :D

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  27. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love how 30 different bloggers can franken with the intentions of duping one polish but they all come out pleasantly different :) Mine has a lighter pink and no yellow glitter. I love them both! Very nice :)

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  28. ER-NailsAugust 24, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    That's so pretty, anything with glitter is I suppose:)

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  29. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...August 24, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    The darker pink base is just perfect - like a punk version!

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  30. KatieAugust 24, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Love this! I need to make a pink franken to satisfy my lemming for Candy Shop. DL prices are very high, in my opinion, but I have caved twice.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Wow! This is amazing!

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  32. CatherineAugust 24, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I love this, it's gorgeous and makes me a little bit giddy! I qould have called it Birthday Cake or Cupcake :)

    xo

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  33. ABOP LaquerloveAugust 24, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I think this looks better than the DL one!

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  34. TresAugust 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    You inspired me to franken! I did both the pink and black tonight, my first frankens ever! Can't wait to wear them!

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  35. The Rainbow ZebraAugust 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    LOVE IT! Great job!

    I'm not into Frankening yet so yes...I'm going to be getting the DL set, even tho I already have Happy Birthday. I am a DL junkie! (Hey it's *cheap* compared to my Clarins 230 *cough choke die*)

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  36. KrissyAugust 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    OOOH! so pretty I love the big chunky glitter.

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  37. BárbaraAugust 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I just loved it!

    So girlish!

    <3

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  38. Grace WAugust 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I wish I had the time and the creativity to create my own polishes! All your frankens are great, and this is no exception! Love this glitter.

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  39. beachgalAugust 25, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I keep coming back to look at your base shade here - I am in love - where do I get this brand??? Not even sure what brand it is - am going on the web now to try and see what comes up when I look up Ruby Kisses - not that means I will be able to find anywhere to buy it...life in a rural community and watching the $'s on shipping/handling all the time as it's my main way I have to shop.

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  40. AmeliaAugust 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    love love LOVE. This is such a fun and happy combo - its like a nail of happiness. Great franken xx

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