On My Nails: Danke-Shiny Red (gorgeously glowy red)

By icyabstract · September 7, 2012 · 11 Comments ·

I realize that this is quite a random (perhaps boring to some) update from the middle of nowhere but I have been extremely swamped with work of late to be able to handle proper entries. In fact typing this simple one up challenges my sleep-deprived brain cells a little but it's too pretty a red not to share.

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And yes, you heard me right.

I have previously mentioned with my OPI Germany haul that red nails aren't quite my thing but this was way too pretty to pass up.

From the swatches online, it seemed like a gorgeously glowy color with a chrome-ish finish that I personally have never seen on another red.

Perhaps I just haven't been looking but I am pretty satisfied with this find! What's more, the swatch you see below is just 1 coat (plus Seche Vite Topcoat over) of OPI's Danke-Shiny Red.

(with camera flash)

Danke-Shiny Red is a beautiful glowy red that is somewhat chrome-ish, darkens a little at angles and yet still has a pearly hint to it. I am horrible at describing it but simply put, it's a beautiful red.

It's also odd how this reminds me of a car body's paint job with the whole chrome-y bit.

While I love this, I have given this bottle to my mom as she's a huge fan of reds and I think this shade would be a lot better appreciated with her.

What is one red polish you absolutely love?

Thanks for reading and I will speak with you all again when I manage to draw some time out of my jam-packed work schedule this September. Tata!

Filed in: Nails
Tagged with: germany, manicure, OPI, swatches, Fall 2012, on my nails, danke-shiny red

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posted by Joyce L

09/9/12

such a gorgeous red! i'm surprised you didn't keep it for yourself. it looks beautiful on your hands!

posted by Crystal S.

09/9/12

After I saw your post on the OPI germany collection I couldn't resist and bought some of the shades for myself. LOVE the line and I can't wait to try them out! A red polish that I personally love is "Little Red Wagon" from OPI. It's beautiful, try it when you get the chance.

BTW will you be coming back to youtube anytime soon? Just wondering, miss u on there!

posted by x3ASweetAffair

09/9/12

Wonderful bright red xD Ahh red is soooooo fall isn't it! Though we dont have that here in Singapore

posted by icyabstract

10/9/12

Joyce L: I know right! It was a hard decision to part from it but I figured my mom would give it that much more love. Knowing my color preferences this red might even go unloved in my stash. At most I'll swatch it from time to time when I head home! haha

posted by icyabstract

10/9/12

Crystal S: Muaha, so glad to be able to tempt you! Laughing out loud I've googled Little Red Wagon and it is a lovely red creme! If I veer in the direction of reds, I'm checking that one out! As for youtube... I haven't really had the time for it these days, so sorry! I can't promise but... I'm hoping maybe down the road I might find the interest for it again! Smiling

x3ASweetAffair: Indeed! Especially this one with the ability to darken at the edges, very lovely fall shade I think!

posted by sugarcrumb

11/9/12

This reminds me a lot of A-England Perceval - that shiny, saturated chromey finish ... and I love Perceval so much, I was contemplating a backup - maybe I should just get this instead! Laughing out loud

posted by icyabstract

12/9/12

sugarcrumb: haha, you and your backups! Yeap, definitely get this one instead, it's a beautiful beautiful color! I don't own Perceval but googled it and it's beautiful too but this one reaaaally glows! haha

posted by sugarcrumb

16/9/12

I think this one might be brighter and shinier than Perceval?! Actually u know what? I've been having a love affair with OPI's Quarter of A Cent Cherry. I can't seem to stop wearing it on my toes - and it's totally unlike me. Do you have that one? It's a deep deep deep red on me.

posted by icyabstract

17/9/12

<>sugarcrumb: Nope Sad I have very few reds in my stash and this is one of the rare ones that I would really use but I still ended up handing it over to mom. Quarter of A Cent Cherry seems quite interesting - dark yet bright red.