OPI - Here Today... Aragon Tomorrow: Mani Options

Picking up from yesterday's post, I am bringing you some combinations and suggestions with both versions Here Today... Aragon Tomorrow by OPI:

Small finger - two coats of HTAT Suede with a matte top coat. It loses a bit of shimmer but it's a small sacrifice if what you are after is a long(er) lasting manicure.

Ring finger - two coats of HTAT Suede with a normal top coat. Oh, it's almost like jewellery! The foil particles come alive and it looks just wonderful. I like it without top coat but you really need to see this for yourself to see how beautiful it is.

Middle finger - two coats of HTAT, normal finish, so you can compare it with the suede version plus topcoat. The original one is near black, so you can see why they are far from dupes.

Index finger - two coats of HTAT Suede with original HTAT French tips. I think this looks gorgeous and classy!

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I thought I'd try a few more ideas:

Middle finger - two coats of HTAT, normal finish... updated with a matte top coat. It looks rubbery, not in a good way. 

Ring finger - two coats of HTAT Suede with a normal top coat... updated with normal HTAT French tips. 

Small finger - two coats of HTAT Suede with a matte top coat... updated with glossy top coat French tips.

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My favourite two have got to be the ones that include both versions: the suede finish with the original French tips, with and without top coat. Which one do you like best?