#FF : Gray Matter

I hope you've all had a great week.
Mine was very busy, I worked a lot and broke my left index nail. That's my swatching hand so I was kind of bummed and had to file all my nails down :'( 
I guess I'll have to buy me some extra polish shopping this weekend to make up for that...
Enough rambling, I know a lot of you gals have been waiting all week for this Franken Friday post and I need to say that I feel so grateful and overwhelmed every time reading your comments.


Gray Matter is a slightly green based gray packed with silver and light gold flecks. I had Orly Pixie Dust in mind and I wanted to franken a similar finish. Not necessarily an exact dupe but something close enough to satisfy my craving. After hesitating between a gray, a periwinkle and a mauve base, and with the unanimous votes of my best np friends, I went for this :







Here's what I used :
40% of  well pigmented grey
40% of clear
10% of silver and gold foil in the same proportions
I also added 5 drops of OPI Bling Dinasty to add a bit more gold shimmer, that turned the blue based gray into a green based gray. 

I really like how Gray Matter turned out and I hope you girls will like it too.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that I'm going to feature a small franken FAQ next Friday so feel free to ask me any questions you may have in the comments and I'll add them to the list.
xoxo.

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25 comments:

  1. DonnaJuly 22, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    wow thats a beautiful color!!

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  2. fashionpolishJuly 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    @Donna ? Baby Thank you Donna!

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  3. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    This is another AMAZING franken! You are a wizard!

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  4. TheSwatchingSpriteJuly 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    WOW, I love this one. I want this franken in MY collection!

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  5. marina by the seaJuly 22, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I want this!!!!

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  6. GothamPolishJuly 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Beautiful! I admire you and everyone who can franken :)

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  7. peripatetic33July 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    it's the color dreams are made of

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  8. AdriannaJuly 22, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Ohhh yeah. This is really nice!

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  9. LunachatJuly 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    As always, j'adore!

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  10. BaileyJuly 22, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I love that! I'd buy it in a second :D

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  11. BaileyJuly 22, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I love it! I'd buy that in a second :D

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  12. AlishaJuly 23, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Oh, this is disgustingly beautiful. If you ever sell your frankens, I would be thrilled to buy them. ;-)

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  13. MarionneJuly 23, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Hi Sam

    I think your "short" nails look absolutely fab with this pastelish/dusty grey, but for me, I prefer pastels on rather short nails than on long nails. I've had Orly Pixie Dust on my wishlist for a long time, still haven't got it, but this one is even more beautiful. But you know me and flecks, right? ;-)

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  14. CristinaJuly 23, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    This is such a gorgeous colour you've got there! I'm sure OPI is jealous!!! ;)

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  15. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Stunning, Sam! The greenish hints make it one of the most original greys out there and it looks super fab on you. As to your "short nails"..really?! Girl, your nails would looks amazing even if they were stubs!! Grey Matter is another winner! Hugs!

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  16. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...July 23, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Why don;t you have your own brand of nailpolish :D?

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  17. BregjeJuly 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Oh my, that's stunning! Wish I could buy it =)

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  18. Elizabeth Life and PolishJuly 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    This is really pretty. A nice palette cleanser!

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  19. LalicaJuly 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Gorgeous :)))

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  20. TheomanicJuly 23, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Wow, totally gorgeous. This needs to be sold in stores. :D

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  21. LuluJuly 24, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Gorgeous, I love it! =)

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  22. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Oh this one is stunning! I have a question for your frankening FAQ - you said you used 10% of gold and silver foil for this franken...where did you buy it? Thanks :)

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  23. TeddiJuly 24, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    So pretty.....perfect for fall!

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  24. AlyJuly 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    This is really stunning!! The gold foil mixes perfectly giving it a wonderful hue :-0

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  25. fashionpolishJuly 31, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    @Anonymous The silver foil I used is China Glaze Cheers to You.
    xoxo.

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