It seems that everyone and their kittens are obsessing over Chanel Paradoxal nail polish from the Fall 2010 collection. I, too, think it’s gorgeous but sadly I am on a self-imposed Chanel counter ban. 
So instead of forking over $20+ (likely $30) dollars for the Chanel, I thought I would mix two inexpensive colours that I already have to see if I can get close enough to Paradoxal.
If you’re not familiar with Chanel Paradoxal, have a look-see over at All Lacquered Up for swatches.
Rimmel Lycra Wear in 405 Fantasy, Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in 207 Steel Gray
Wearing 1 part Rimmel Fantasy, 1 part Rimmel Steel Gray
(I realize that I’m probably never gonna be a nail blogger in this lifetime.)
This was my first time mixing two nail colours together and I was pretty pleased. I didn’t really know what to mix them in, so I just mixed them over a sheet of wax paper and it worked out well.
I think I have a pretty good dupe here, judging by the swatches I found all over the Internet. It might be a tad bit too purple, so I’ll probably go 2 parts gray, 1 part purple next time. It just takes a little bit of elbow grease to mix the colours, and some nail polish remover to clean off the brush to not contaminate the colour in the original bottle. And for $0, that’s a pretty sweet deal. 
That colour looks great, better then Chanel IMO as it looks like it has a metallic sheen to it.
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It’s quite nice, you’re right! I want to get an empty bottle (if I can get it anywhere…) to mix a whole bottle of this colour.
What a great idea – your colour looks great. I’ve read that the Chanel one looks great in the bottle, but comes out too dark on the nails – but in your mixture – the purple still shows through on the nail – pretty cool!
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Ooh how daring of you to say it’s better than Chanel! Don’t worry we’ll keep that a secret.
it’s fairly close, the Chanel one is darker though. But i do love ur version as well
Me and my non existent kitty picked up the first paradoxal from my counter
I should put me on Chanel ban too, lol 
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LOL I don’t think you’ll be able to go on a Chanel ban.
That’s a really good dupe. WTG! I have the Chanel polish and really like it. Right now I am wanting Khaki Vert and I think it will be mine.
I also just purchased Milani Dress Makes (Chanel Jade dupe) and Teddy Bare (Particulaire dupe) for a 5th of the cost.
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Ooh I really want the Particuliere dupe. How does it apply? I have a Sears close to home that carries Milani, so I’m crossing my fingers that they have it.
Here is the link that shows the dupe comparison
http://polishorperish.blogspot.com/2010/08/comparisons-milani-bare-in-mind-and.html
Sweet! Thanks.
Wow love those colors and your blog is great…..Really enjoyed reading it in my first visit. Check out mine.
Thanks Rakhshanda.
paradoxal is purdyy. but your dupe is a super gorgeous color as well! and so much cheaper! I have to try this
btw put up that post of my new hair!
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Let me know if you try it out.