Studs

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art featuring lots and lots of studs to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a base of piCture pOlish Bonkers on all my nails (the formula on this polish is perfect). On my ring finger I only painted part of the nail with piCture pOlish Bonkers. Afterwards I added studs in different colors and sizes to my ring finger.

Close up!

I love this simple nail art and how it matches with the piCture pOlish lipstick!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

F.U.N Lacquer Believe

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of F.U.N Lacquer Believe from the new F.U.N Lacquer 4th Anniversary Collection.
Believe is a magnetic multi-chrome that ranges from aqua blue to emerald green to purple to magenta to copper red. The shift in this polish is insane!

The formula on this polish is great. I applied two coats over a black base and used a magnet to get the magnetic effect. The opacity is great as well and you can apply one or two coats over black depending on how strong of a multi-chrome magnetic effect you want.

The multi-chrome magnetic effect was so hard to capture on camera, but you can see the shift from aqua blue to emerald green to purple on the picture above.
Close up!

I am in love with the crazy effects in this polish!
What do you guys think about this shade? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Lead Light

Hey guys!

Today I have some lead light nail art inspired by one of my old manicures and by Anna Gorelova to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of Essence Wild White Ways. Afterwards I stamped the leaves with MoYou London Tropical 06 stamping plate and the black polish Essie Licorice. Lastly I colored in the leaves with OPI Chromatic Orange, OPI Pen & Pink, and OPI Purple Perspective.

Close up!

I will never get tired of this manicure!
What do you guys think about this nail art? 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Abstract

Hey guys!

Today I have some abstract floral nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of Essence Wild White Ways on my middle and ring finger, and a red base of Essie Really Red on my other nails. Afterwards I freehanded the abstract floral design with the green polish Essie First Timer, the coral polish Essie Signature Smile, the lilac polish By K. Lavender Blue, Essie Really Red, and a small nail art brush.

What do you guys think about this abstract nail art?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

OPI Turn on the Northern Lights!

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the beautiful OPI Turn on the Northern Lights! to share with you!
Turn on the Northern Lights! is a deep blurple with a pink shimmer.

The formula is great - it is smooth and easy to apply. It needs two coats to build up opacity, but a third coat to deepen the color to match the color in the bottle.

The shimmer was really difficult to catch on camera, but you can see it on the macro shot below!

This shade is so beautiful - especially in the sun where the shimmer really stands out!
What do you guys think about this polish? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

More Then and Now

Hey guys!

Today I have some more Then and Now nail art to share with you!
I recreated this mix and match glitter and striping tape manicure from 2014.

For the manicure I started off with a dusty purple base of Essie Warm & Toasty Turtleneck on all my nails. Afterwards I used the silver glitter Essie Set in Stones to create a glitter gradient on my middle and ring finger. On my other nails I placed some random lines of silver striping tape across the nails.

And here is a comparison of Then and Now!

I remember much I loved this manicure three years ago - and it is just as pretty today!
What do you guys think about this Then and Now nail art? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie Summer 2017

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the new Essie Summer 2017 collection.
This collection is SPONSORED to me by Essie, but everything I write about it is my honest opinion.

First off is Éclair My Love, which is a pink-leaning red creme.
The formula on this one is amazing and it is a dream to apply - it has the perfect thickness and it is opaque in one or two coat depending on your application. I applied two coats on the picture below, as it had a few dark spots after the first coat. It also dries a little darker than it is in the bottle.

Next up I have Blue-la-la. Blue-la-la is a sky blue creme.
The formula on this one was great as well - a little on the thin side, which is why it needed two to three coats to be opaque (depending on the application). The shade is so worth it though - such a stunner!

Next up is Baguette Me Not - a pink creme with a strong purple undertone.
This polish was such a joy to apply - it is a little on the thin side, but it is easy to apply nonetheless. It needs two easy coats to be fully opaque.
This shade is my favorite from the collection! It is so beautiful!

Time for some S'il Vous Play, which is a metallic pink foil.
The formula on this one is amazing. It needs two thin layers to reach full opacity as it has a few bold spots after only one coat. The dry time is incredible and it quickly dries down to a matte finish.
The only downside to this polish is that it is a pain to remove, but the shade is really unique so it is totally worth it.

Close up!

Next up is Sweet Soufflé - an off-white polish with a few drops of bluish grey and a golden shimmer.
This polish is the only one in the collection that was hard to apply. It needed three runny layers to be completely opaque. The dry time between the layers was good though.

The shimmer was so hard to capture on camera, but you can see it in the close up shot.

Lastly I have Fondant of You, which is an orange polish with a beautiful golden shimmer.
The formula on this shade was good and the dry time between the layers was great. It needed three coats to be fully opaque, as it had a few dark spots after only two coats.
The golden shimmer in this shade looks the same as the shimmer in Sweet Soufflé.

And here's a closer look, where the shimmer is really in your face! So pretty!

My favorites from the collection is Baguette Me Not, Blue-la-la and Éclair My Love, which is the most stunning creme shades for summer!
What do you guys think about this collection? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Lemming

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of a long time lemming of mine: the beautiful Cupcake Polish Berry Good Looking!
Berry Good Looking is a purple linear holographic nail polish.

The formula is amazing and it applies smoothly to the nails. The opacity is incredible as well and it is almost completely opaque in one coat (I applied two coats on the pictures below though).

Close up!

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

Edit: I have been made aware that there is numerous formulations of this polish - this one being a darker purple than the original (that I have seen swatches of online). I have to say that I am disappointed and even though it is a stunning shade, it is not what I expected.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Holo Studs

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art featuring holo studs!

For the manicure I started off with a purple base of OPI Do You Have This Color in Stock-holm? on all my nails (on my ring finger I only painted the top two thirds of the nail). To finish everything off I applied a holo studs to my ring finger.

Close up!

I really dig these holo studs!
What do you guys think about this simple negative space manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie Lapiz of Luxury vs Essie Lapiz of Luxury

Hey guys!

A while ago I fell in love with this beautiful cornflower blue polish called Lapiz of Luxury by Essie. I ordered it home from eBay (from an American seller) and it looked nothing like the swatches online - instead it was a dusty lavender polish. I then recently found the polish in Denmark with another color, but the same name? There seems to be more than one version of this polish, with different colors and formula, but the same name.

Essie Lapiz of Luxury vs Essie Lapiz of Luxury.

The two polishes look nothing alike (albeit they are both beautiful).

It has been seen before that Essie have reformulated some of their polishes or that there is a difference in the American and European polishes with the same names. In this case I think it is a reformulation, which is a shame.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Greek

Hey guys!

Today I have some greek nail art made with nail stencils to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a plum base of MaxFactor Amethyst on all my nails except for my pinky and ring finger which I painted with the gold holographic glitter F.U.N Lacquer Million Dollar Dream. Afterwards I used a greek nail stencils from Snail Vinyls and MaxFactor Amethyst to make the greek accent nail on my ring finger.

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I think these turned out so cool!
What do you guys think about this greek nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Wavy

Hey guys!

Today I have some fun, wavy, negative space nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I used a small nail art brush and Essence True Love to create the simple negative space effect by painting the waves directly onto my naked nails.

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

piCture pOlish Chance

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the stunning piCture pOlish Chance to share with you!
Chance is a deep purple magnetic holo.

The formula is great - it is a little on the thin side, but it is easy to work with anyhow. The opacity is good and it needs two coats to reach full opacity. The magnetic effect is amazing and so beautiful!

Close up!

This polish is seriously so beautiful.

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

Stay polished.

- Louise

Sweater

Hey guys!

Today I have some cozy sweater nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a dusty lavender base of Essie Warm & Toasty Turtleneck on all my nails except for my pinky which I painted with the burnt purple Essie Smokin' Hot. Afterwards I stamped the sweater design on my middle and ring finger using MoYou London Fashionista 03 stamping plate and Essie Smokin' Hot.

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This skittlette is perfect for these cold winter months!
What do you guys think about this stamping nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie Treat Love & Color

Hey guys!

Today I have a review of two of the four new Treat Love & Color shades by Essie.
The Treat Love & Color series are nail strengtheners with a little color and a subtle shimmer.

First off I have Laven-dearly to share with you!
Laven-dearly is a sheer lavender shade with a subtle purple and magenta shimmer.

Next is Treat Me Bright, which is a sheer milky white with a subtle aqua blue and purple shimmer.

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And now for the review!
Essie recommends using two coats of these on clean and dry nails, but I only used one layer for the swatches above, as I think it is prettier that way.
These Treat Love & Color polishes gives the nails a beautiful barely-there look with a subtle shimmer, which is also totally work appropriate. I love how you can strengthen your nails while they get a beautiful polished look at the same time.
The dry time is amazing as well which is perfect, as you can apply a quick coat of this and be out the door in no time.

What do you guys think about these Treat Love & Color shades by Essie?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Gradient

Hey guys!

It has been a while since I last made a gradient, so today I made one using some of my absolute favorite piCture pOlish shades (who am I kidding - all my piCture pOlish shades are some of my favorite)!

I used piCture pOlish Spring, piCture pOlish Allure, and a make-up sponge to make the gradient.

Close up!

What do you guys think about this nail art? 

Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.

- Louise

Water Droplets

Hey guys!

Today I tried a new technique inspired by @simplynailogical - water droplets!
See it in action here!

For the manicure I started off with a duochrome base of Dance Legend Boggs on all my nails. Afterwards I mattified it with Essie Matte About You. Lastly I added the droplets using a dotting tool and a clear polish.

Close up!

I don't think it works as well with regular nail polish as with gel polish, but I think it turned out okay.
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise