April Nail Art Challenge

Hello ladies!

For the whole month of April I will be doing a nail art challenge with some of the other girls from Fancy Friday!

You guys are welcome to join using the hashtag #WeekendOffNailArtChallenge on Instagram or with the InLinkz at the end of every blog post!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Easter

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for another Fancy Friday challenge, where the theme this week is easter.
I made a manicure inspired by the colors of easter (yellow and green) and the decorations on easer eggs (tribal print).

For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on all my nails. Afterwards I made a gradient with a make-up sponge, the yellow polish Ciaté Big Yellow Taxi, and the green Essie First Timer. Then I freehanded on the tribal print with white acrylic paint and a small nail art brush. Unfortunately the yellow polish "swallowed" the white acrylic paint after I applied the top coat, so it looks faded over the yellow polish.

I like how this turned out, even though the white acrylic paint is a little faded.
What do you guys think about this easter manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls created for this week's challenge down below!

An InLinkz Link-up

China Glaze Point Me to the Party

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple swatch and review of China Glaze Point Me to the Party from the newest China Glaze collection to show you!
Point Me to the Party is a neon glitter with green, blue, pink, purple, and orange glitters in various sizes.

The formula was good and it was easy to apply. The glitter pay-off was good as well, but it was a bit heavy on the base.
Down below I used one coat over white.

I love how festive and fun this glitter is!
What do you guys think about it? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Foil

Hi girls!

Today I made a simple, blue gradient using nail foil.

For the manicure I started off with nail foil glue on all my nails. Then I waited 5 minutes (till when it went clear) before I applied the nail foil to the nails, pressed firmly, and I took it off.

The nail foil glue I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in an 8 ml. bottle (#9341) as seen in the picture above.
I like this nail foil glue as it is really easy to use (you just have to wait until it turns clear), it does what it  promises, and you get a lot for your money (it is a big bottle and a lot of uses for only $4.59)!
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 to get 10% off your entire order and free international shipping. Click here to see their nail art products.

Even though the manicure did not turn out perfect, I like the result anyway.
What do you guys think about this foil gradient? Let me know in the comment!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Anniversary

Hey guys!

Yesterday me and my boyfriend had our three year anniversary together!
I made a pink gradient for the occasion.

For the manicure I started off with a pink base of Essie Fiji. Afterwards I made the gradient effect with a make-up sponge and the following polishes (from lightest to darkest): Essie Fiji, Essie Lovie Dovie, and Essie Watermelon. To finish off the manicure I applied China Glaze Fairy Dust on top of the gradient.

This manicure is a tad too girly for me, but it was perfect for our anniversary!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Favorite Color

Hello ladies!

Today the theme in Fancy Friday is favorite color, so I made a blue ombré featuring negative space!

For the manicure I applied Single Chevron Nail Vinyls from Glam My Mani near the cuticle-area on my naked nails. Then I used five different blue polishes to paint one color on each nail. I used the following polishes (from lightest to darkest): Essie Borrowed and Blue, Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid, Essie Avenue Maintain, Essie Mezmerise, and Essie Style Cartel.

I really like the result!
What do you guys think about this blue ombré? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls created for this week's challenge down below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Leopard Ombré

Hello ladies!

Today I made a leopard ombré inspired by the amazingly talented Cathy of More Nail Polish.

For the manicure I started off with a coral (orange/pink) nail polish of piCture pOlish Paris. Afterwards I used different sized dotting tools and the red scattered holo piCture pOlish Bridget to make random dots that goes from big (on my thumb) to small (on my pinky). Lastly I outlined the dots with the black Essie Licorice and an orange stick.

I really love how this turned out!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Exam

Hello ladies!

Tomorrow I have an exam in neurobiological psychology and today I painted my nails green, as green is the colour of hope!

I decided to wear piCture pOlish Hercynia.
Hercynia is a forest green polish with a holographic bijou finish.
The formula was good - it was really easy to apply with minimum clean-up. The opacity was good as well. I applied two coats on the picture below, but it could have used three.

I am really nervous about my exam, but I love how my nails look!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Untried

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for this week's Fancy Friday with the theme untried.
I used an untried nail polish: Yves Saint Laurent Parme Graffiti.

For the manicure I started off with a purple base of Yves Saint Laurent Parme Graffiti on all my nails. Afterwards I used white acrylic paint, a dotting tool and round, gold studs to make the flowers.

I feel so ready for spring with this cute manicure!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls created for this week's challenge down below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Ruffian

Hey guys!

Today I made a simple Ruffian manicure.
I was inspired by Eva of Coewless as she is really into Ruffians at the moment!

For the manicure I started off with a silver base of Essie No Place Like Chrome. Afterwards I made the Ruffian effect by painting my nails a few millimeters from the cuticle-area with the dark blue Essie Style Cartel.

I love how classy Ruffian manicures are!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Bananas

Hey guys!

Today I made another skittlette featuring fruit - this time it was bananas!

For the manicure I started off with a purple base of OPI Funky Dunkey on all my nails. Afterwards I used yellow and black acrylic paint and a small nail art brush to paint the bananas on my middle and ring finger. To finish off the skittlette I applied China Glaze Fairy Dust to my pinky.

I do not know if this is a nail fail or not. I need to work on my freehand skill regardless!
What do you guys think about this banana nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Astronomy

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for another Fancy Friday manicure. The theme this week is astronomy and I made a galaxy manicure with my new Yves Saint Laurent Nuit Noire, which means black night!

Three coats with one layer of top coat

For the manicure I started off with Yves Saint Laurent Nuit Noire on all my nails. Nuit Noire is a black jelly polish with black and silver square glitter and a pearlescent shimmer. It takes three coats to build up to full opacity. Afterwards I used a make-up sponge and the following polishes to make the galaxy effect on my nails: OPI Alpine Snow (white), Essie Mesmerize (blue), Essie Borrowed and Blue (light blue), and Essie No Place Like Chrome (silver). 

Even though Nuit Noire is difficult to work with, I love how it looks on the nails!

What do you guys think about Nuit Noire and this galaxy manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.

- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls created for this week's challenge down below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Floral

Hello ladies!

Today I made a floral skittlette that is perfect for spring!

For the manicure I started off with a purple base of Essie Lapis of Luxury on my pointer and thumb, and a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on my pinky, middle, and ring finger. Afterwards I applied floral water decals to my middle and ring finger. To finish off the skittlette I applied China Glaze Fairy Dust to my pinky.

The water decals I used for this manicure are from Born Pretty Store. They come in one sheet (#16259), so you have to cut it out in smaller pieces that fit your nails before use. On the sheet there are also some pink flowers you can use in another manicure.
I like these water decals as there are enough for numerous manicures (considering you only use them as an accent nail or two), they are really pretty and fun, they are easy to apply, and you get a lot for your money (they only cost $1.99!).
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 to get 10% off on your entire order and free international shipping. Click here to see their nail art products.

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Boyfriend's Birthday

Hi girls!

Today is my boyfriend's birthday!
That is why I told him he could choose the design and nail polishes for my manicure today. He chose polka dots in various blue shades - he even chose which size dotting tool I should use!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of Essie Avenue Maintain on all my nails. Afterwards I used a medium sized dotting tool to dot on a polka dot pattern in a different blue shade on each nail. On my pinky I used Essie Aruba Blue, on my ring finger I used OPI Get Your Number, on my middle finger I used Ciaté Skinny Jeans, on my pointer I used piCture pOlish Dragonfly, and on my thumb I used Etude House BL601.

Even though this is not my style, I really like how this manicure turned out!
What do you guys think about this blue dotticure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

The Skittlette: An Essay

Hello ladies!

As you may know I absolutely love the skittlette. In this short essay I will try to explain why.

The skittlette was invented by the amazing Marta of ChitChatNails. You can read about the story behind, the definition of and how to make the skittlette here.

The first time I made a skittlette manicure was in Fancy Friday. And it was love at first sight. I could not stop staring at my nails while wearing said skittlette and I wanted to make more ASAP.
Since then I have made over 35 skittlette manicures - and I still want to make more!

I love that the skittlette is not as busy as a skittle, but still not as boring as only one accent nail!

I love all the different combinations you get with the skittlette!

I love that you only have to make nail art on two or three nails on each hand and not every nail - especially when doing water marble or something as messy and hard!

I love the skittlette!

Stay polished.
- Louise