Nail Color Mash-Ups: Statistically Speaking

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Nail color permutations and combinations - Tom Ford African Violet, Sugar Dune, and Black Cherry ($36); Chanel Frenzy (substitute with Monochrome) and Alchimie ($28); YSL Jaune Babouche and Dore Orfevre ($28); Chanel Pirate and Gris Obscur ($28); Nars Manosque, Delos, Pierre Hardy Orange and Blue (substitute with Blow-up, La Notte, or 413 Blkr) ($20).

Tips and Toes, Stripes and Dots, X’s and O’s- how many can you do?

If you think matching your mani to your pedi is dreadfully ennui, then follow along to mix it up.

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Choose from 20 colors without repetitions:

The order of tops and bottoms matter = Permutations

380 two-color selections

5814 three-color selections- Polka dots anyone?

Order doesn't matter, so get crazy = Combinations

190 two-color combos

1140 three-color combos- Stars, stripes, and sprinkles please.

Don’t forget the clear base and top coats.

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Chanel Polishes ($28 each) - (Clockwise from top left) - Alchimie, Gris Obscur, Black Pearl, Frenzy, Tentation, Particuliere, Peche Nacree, Pirate

Nars x Pierre Hardy- Orange and blue for left and right tips like shoes.

Suggested Nail Color Mashings

1.    Gold Tips and Yellow Toes

2.    Pirate Red Tips and Dark & Stormy Toes

3.    Concrete Tips and Glimmering Green Toes

4.    Violet Toes, Black-Red Tips, and Beige Dots

5.    Copper Tips and Smokey Lavender Toes

6.    Navy Blue Tips and Orange Toes

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Tom Ford ($36 each) - (Top to Bottom) - Bordeaux Lust, Sugar Dune, Black Cherry, African Violet, Mink Brulee

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