Oil Droplets

Hey guys!

Today I have some very simple nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a stunning red-toned berry base of Essence True Love. Afterwards I added the two studs (that kinda looks like oil droplets) to my ring finger.

Close up!

I am really busy at the moment, so unfortunately I don't have a lot of time for nail art.
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

CND Nightspell Collection

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the new CND Vinylux Nightspell collection to share with you!
This collection is SPONSORED by Insight Cosmetics Group, but everything I write about it is my own and honest opinion.

These polishes are all swatched on my bare nails and topped with a coat of CND Vinylux Weekly Top Coat.

First up I have Eternal Midnight, which is a deep purple with an aqua blue shimmer.
The formula on this one is okay - it is a little on the thin side and it does need three coats to be completely opaque.

Close up!

Next is Berry Boudoir - a deep berry crelly polish.
This formula is on the thin and runny side, which means it also needs three layers to achieve full opacity.

Next up I have Mercurial, which is an awesome gunmetal shimmer.
The formula was great - not too thin and not too thick. And best of all; it only needs two thin coats or one thicker coat to be opaque.

Close up!

Time for this stunning dusty purple shade: Lilac Eclipse.
The formula on this one is perfect - just a little on the thicker side, which makes it easier to apply and control. It does need two coats to be completely opaque though, but the dry-time is great as well.

Next up is Viridian Veil, which is a frosty, metallic teal.
The formula is great and it is opaque in two easy coats.

Close up!

Lastly I have Hypnotic Dreams - a really unique metallic multichrome shimmer that goes from green to gold to pink.
The formula is on the thinner side, and it needs three layers to reach full opacity.

Close up!

Concluding remarks:
The shades in this collection are really unique and perfect for fall. Most of the formulas are on the thinner side, but all manageable with a little patience.

What do you guys think about this collection?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ps. I might have a give-away of a set of this entire collection planned for you guys - so stay tuned!

piCture pOlish Desire

Hey guys!

I finally got piCture pOlish Desire (after being in love with this stunning shade for almost a year) and today I would like to share a swatch and review with you guys!
Desire is a polish with a deep raspberry red base with a purple to burnt orange multichrome shimmer and scattered holo.

The formula is amazing - it is butter-y smooth and easy to apply. The opacity is good and it is opaque in two coats.

Close up!

This shade is perfect for fall and sweater weather!

I am so happy I finally got this polish!
What do you guys think about this beautiful shade? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Gradient

Hey guys!

Today I have a chic gradient to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a pinky/nude base of Essie Go Go Geisha on all my nails. Afterwards I used a make-up brush and the following polishes (from lightest to darkest) to create the gradient by dabbing it onto my nails: Essie Go Go Geisha, Appeal4 Morning Glory and Essence More Than a Feeling.

Matte!

Close up!

I love how this chic gradient turned out!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essence True Love

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the beautiful Essence True Love!
True Love is a red-tones berry crelly (creme/jelly) polish.

The formula was great. It was smooth and easy to apply. It was a little on the thin side, but nothing too bad. The opacity was amazing and I reached full opacity with two easy coats. Look how shiny it is!

Close up!

What do you guys think about this beautiful berry shade?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

The Classics: Favorite

Hello ladies!

Today I have the last blog post in the series of blog post concerning classic nail polish colours that every woman should own!

Everybody needs as least one favorite nail polish, that is not a traditional colour (such as red, pink or nude). It could be a colour that makes you happy or just your favorite colour with your favorite finish (metallic, sparkle, frost etc).
A woman's nail polish stash should consist of the basic colours (the classics) in a few different shades and then a lot of fun and beautiful favorites!

I chose my four favorite nail polishes to show you guys today.

L-R: Sally Hansen Pacific Blue, Essie Hide & Go Chic, Essie Ruffles & Feathers and Essie Too Taboo

Sally Hansen Pacific Blue (original formula) is a bright cobalt blue.
Essie Hide & Go Chic is a deep azure blue.
Essie Ruffles & Feathers is a teal green.
Essie Too Taboo is a bright fuschia - the perfect berry shade!

This concludes the series of blog post concerning classic nail polish colours that every woman should own.
Now I have talked a lot about which colours are necessities in every woman's nail polish collection, but remember you can vary within these colours with their finishes and shades (dark or light). Also remember the seasonal colours: you should wear darker colours in the fall and winter, pastels in the spring and more vibrant, bright and maybe neon colour in the summer.

What are you girls favorite polishes? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished!
- Louise.

11 Neon Gradient

Hi girls!

Today I have yet another manicure for the June Nail Art Challenge for you guys! This time it is a neon gradient.

To make this neon gradient I followed this simple tutorial by The Nailasaurus using two polishes from the Essie Neon 2014 Collection: Essie Too Taboo and Essie I'm Addicted.

Making a gradient manicure is so difficult and time-consuming, but I still love how they turn out every time - and this time is no exception!
What do you girls think? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished!
- Louise.

Essie Too Taboo

Hey guys!

Today I have yet another Essie polish to show you guys - Essie Too Taboo, which is the name-sake of the Essie Neon 2014 Collection.
Too Taboo is described as a florescent fushia berry.

The formula was great - it was nice and creamy and it only needed two easy coats to be completely opaque.

Note: Too Taboo is a bit more purple-toned than it is in this picture.

Even though I would not describe this colour as a neon, I love how bright it is! The perfect bright berry shade for summer!
What do you girls think about this polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished!
- Louise.