Tutor

Hello ladies!

A while ago I made this manicure when I applied to be a tutor at psychology at Aarhus University. Unfortunately I did not get the job, but I still want to show you guys the nail art I made!

The manicure is inspired by my experience of the first week of university (where you party with your new classmates and your tutors).
The clown on my thumb symbolizes all the fun we had, the kisses on my pointer is inspired by all the love I got and gave my tutors and new classmates, the flower on my middle finger is inspired by one of my professors who always say that psychology students are the flowers of Denmark's future, the book on my ring finger is a symbol of the (very limited) academic content of the week, and the beer on my pinky is self-explanatory.

You guys are welcome to ask how I made the nail art or which polishes I used!
What do you think of this tutor nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: YouTube

Hello ladies!

Today I have some Fancy Friday nail art to show you guys.
The challenge this week is to recreate a manicure from an YouTube tutorial and I chose this tutorial by Nailstorming.

For the nail art on my middle and ring finger I followed the tutorial using a small nail art brush, black and white acrylic paint, Models Own Shades (neon pink), and Essie Vibrant Vibes (neon green). To finish of the skittlette I painted my pointer and thumb with Models Own Shades and my pinky with Essie Vibrant Vibes.

I think this manicure is perfect for summer!
What do you guys think about this watermelon nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Remember to check out what the other girls made for this week's Fancy Friday down below!

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That Little Extra

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art inspired by @nailsbyselina to show you!

For the manicure I started off with a nude base of OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around on all my nails except for my ring finger, which I painted silver with Essie No Place Like Chrome. Afterwards I applied Essie Hors D'ouvres to my middle finger and freehanded the flowers with a small nail art brush and OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around.

I love this simple nail art!
What do you guys think about this nude with a little extra? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Mani Swap

Hi girls!

Today I have a Mani Swap that I made with @nailsbyselina to show you guys!
She recreated this manicure by me, and I recreated this manicure by her.

For the manicure I started off with a mint green base of OPI That's Hula-rious on all my finger except for my ring finger, which I painted black with Essie Licorice. Afterwards I used different sized dotting tools to make different sized dots in the opposite colors as on my middle and ring finger.

It was fun recreating Selinas manicure!
What do you guys think about this Mani Swap? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ikat

Hey guys!

Today I have some nail art to show you - an ikat design!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid on all my nails. Afterwards I used a small nail art brush and the white OPI Alpine Snow to freehand diamond shapes around my nails. Then I did the same inside the white squares with the orange Essie Peach Side Babe. To finish off the ikat design I used black acrylic paint to outline the white and orange squares with 'fuzzy' lines.

I have been wanting to make an ikat design in forever and I love how it turned out!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ice Cream

Hello ladies!

Today I have some nail art to show you guys - an ice cream inspired skittlette featuring water marble!

For the manicure I started off with a with a red/coral base of Essie Sunset Sneaks on my pointer and thumb, a white base of Essie Private Weekend on my middle and ring finger, and a yellow/green base of Chillato on my pinky. Afterwards I water marbled with Essie Sunset Sneaks, Essie Chillato, and Essie Peach Side Babe and applied it to my middle and ring finger.

All the polishes I used for this manicure from the new Essie Summer 2015 collection (which I love)!
What do you guys think about this ice cream inspired nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Denim

Hello ladies!

Today I have some nail art to show you guys - a denim-inspired skittlette featuring zipper water decals!

For the manicure I started off with a light blue base of Essie Salt Water Happy from the new Essie Summer 2015 collection on all my nails, except for my pinky which I painted blue with Essie Pret-A-Surfer from the same collection. Afterwards I made the denim effect using the dry brush techniques with the opposite polish than the base. To finish of the skittlette I applied silver studs to my pinky and silver zipper water decals to my middle and ring finger.

The water decals I used for this nail art is from Born Pretty Store. They come on a sheet (#4915 in the color Silver) with a lot of different zipper designs!
I love these zipper water decals because they are amazingly easy to use, so fun and pretty, and because they are budget-friendly (they are $2.27 for a sheet for many manicures)!
If you plan on buying something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 for 10% off the entire order and free international shipping. Check out their nail art items here.

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Glitter Gradient

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art to show you guys - a glitter gradient (literally)!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on all my nails. Afterwards I used an orange stick to place the two glitters Essie Pinking About You and OPI Pinks & Needles in a gradient design on my pinky and ring finger.

I don't know if I like how this glitter gradient turned out or not!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Gold

Hey guys!

Today I have some Fancy Friday nail art to show you guys!
The challenge this week is gold and I made this skittlette with gold stamping and a gold accent nail.

For the manicure I started off with a green base of Essie Ruffles & Feathers on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the gold design on my middle and ring finger with MoYou London Pro Plate Collection 07 and Essie Good as Gold. To finish of the skittlette I applied Essie Beyond Cozy to my pinky.

I need more gold glitter in my life!
What do you guys think about this gold nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

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Most Used Polishes

Hello ladies!

Today I would like to show you guys my most used polishes!
With the exception of my base coat (OPI Nail Envy), top coat (Seche Vite), matte top coat (Essie Matte About You), cuticle oil (Essie Abricot Cuticle Oil), white polish (OPI Alpine Snow), and black polish (Essie Licorice) - each of which I went through several bottles of - these are my most used polishes!

First off is the blue and green tones.

L-R: OPI Dating a Royal, Essie Mesmerize, Sally Hansen Pacific Blue (Original), Essie Mint Candy Apple, and Essie Pretty Edgy

Luckily I have a back-up for Sally Hansen Pacific Blue!
Now into the pink and red tones.

L-R: Essie Fiji, Essie Lovie Dovie, Essie Lollipop, and By K. The Sky is the Limit

I have also used a lot of the two glitters Essie Set in Stones and China Glaze Fairy Dust, but not nearly as much as I have used the above polishes.

I did not realize how much I have actually used of these polishes before I lined them up for the pictures!
Which polishes have you guys used the most? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

It's so fluffy!

Hi girls!

Today I have some simple nail art to share with you guys - fluffy nails!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Essie Happy Wife Happy Life from the new Essie Bridal 2015 Collection. While the polish was still wet I dipped my finger in red flocking powder and removed the residual flocking powder with a fan brush.

The flocking powder I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a tub with approximately 10 g (#4507 in the color Red).
I like this flocking powder as it is really fun to wear, because it is sooo easy to use, and because you get a lot for money (it is $2.99)!
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 for 10% off and free international shipping. See their nail art items here!

I think this fluffy manicure is so much fun!
What do you guys think about this simple nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fancy Friday: Mother's Day

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for this week's Fancy Friday manicure.
The challenge today is Mother's Day. I made this ruffian manicure, as my mother complimented my nails the last time I wore this design, and it is azure blue, as that is her favorite color!

For the manicure I started off with a silver base of Essie No Place Like Chrome. Afterwards I used the azure blue nail polish Essie Hide & Go Chic to make the ruffian design.

I really like how this manicure turned out and I hope my mother does as well!
What do you guys think about this Mother's Day nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

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

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Bling

Hey guys!

Today it is time for some simple nail art featuring rhinestones!

For the manicure I started off with an off-white blue base of China Glaze New Birth on all my nails except for my ring finger, which I painted silver with Essie No Place Like Chrome. Afterwards I placed  different sized rhinestones on my ring finger with a wax pen.

The rhinestones I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. They come in a wheel (item #14483) with rhinestones in four different sizes.
I like these rhinestones as they are really pretty, because you get a lot for your money (it is only $3.58 for many, many uses) and because they are really easy to use!
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 for 10% off and free international shipping. Check their nail art items out here!

I love a good accent nail, and this one is no exception!
What do you guys think about this simple nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Twin Nails

Hey guys!

Today I have some twin nails that I did with the sweet Selina of @nailsbyselina to show you guys!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on my pointer and middle finger, a silver holographic base of Dance Legend T-1000 on my ring finger, and a mint green base of OPI That's Hula-rious on my pinky. Afterwards I made the gradient on my pointer and middle finger with a make-up sponge, the taupe/brown Essie Chinchilly, and the mint green OPI That's Hula-rious. Lastly I made the leopard print on my pointer and middle finger with a small dotting tool, the white OPI Alpine Snow, and the black Essie Licorice.

I really like how our manicures turned out!
What do you guys think about out twin nails? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Liebster Blog Award

Hi girls!

I was tagged by my fellow Dane - the sweet Amalie of Kuchen's Claws - to do this Liebster Blog Award.

The rules
1. Write a post about your nomination.
2. Write 11 random things about yourself.
3. Answer the questions you are asked.
4. Nominate some other bloggers for the award.
5. Ask the bloggers you nominated 11 new questions.
6. Tell the bloggers you nominated.

11 random facts about me
1. I love nail polish way too much!
2. My favorite color is blue.
3. I study psychology at Aarhus University.
4. I have a redhaired boyfriend.
5. My favorite fruit is strawberries.
6. When I get older I want a french bulldog named James (like a sir).
7. I love baking, but hate cooking.
8. I have been politically active since I was 16 years old.
9. My only sibling is my little brother Lars.
10. My favorite season is winter.
11. My favorite movie is Prime.

My answers for Amalie's questions
1. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in a little town in Southern Jutland, Denmark.
2. Are you a city girl or a country girl?
Both! I grew up in the country and I enjoy how nice and quit it is, but I really like living in the city and to be closer to everything.
3. Which sense do you use the most?
Definitely my vision. I love looking at beautiful things!
4. What is the most important thing in a friend?
That they listen to and (try to) understand my problems, but also the fact that you can have fun and laugh together!
5. Have you ever met a friend from the internet in real life? How was it?
Yes! I met Nina of NailGeek.dk and Sofie of Swaafie a few month ago. It was really awesome putting a face on the floating hands you normally see on Instagram - and they are the nicest people!
Selina of NailsBySelina and I are also planning on meeting up over the summer!
6. What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is dogs - they are such sweet and loving creatures!
7. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is blue, but I really like red and purple as well.
8. When were you the most afraid in your life until now?
Every time I take an exam. I am so scared of exams and tests - especially after I got into university.
9. When were you the most happy in your life until now?
Every time someone I care about is happy (or whenever I get a new nail polish)!
10. Do you believe in something (religion)?
I consider myself an agnostic.
11. What did you do in the easter holidays when all the stores were closed?
I studied, cleaned my apartment, and hung out with my boyfriend and my family.

My nominations
Eva at Coewless Polish
Selina at NailsBySelina
Nina at NailGeek.dk
Maria at MissChinchilly
Maria at Spin the Beauty

My questions
1. What is your favorite TV series?
2. What is your favorite movie?
3. What is your favorite book?
4. Which kind of music do you prefer?
5. What do you consider the perfect date?
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
7. How many nail polishes do you own?
8. What is your dream profession?
9. Who is your favorite blogger?
10. What is your favorite food?
11. Describe yourself in three words

Thank you for nominating me Amalie!
What did you guys think about this Liebster Blog Award? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

By K. Early Summer

Hi lovelies!

Today I have a review and swatches of the new By K. Early Summer collection.
By K. is a Danish nail polish brand, that is both 5-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and allergy-certified!
The collection consists of three polishes. I swatched them using By K. Basecoat Therapy Strengthener and By K. High Gloss Top Coat.

First up is By K. Freezing Fog - a retro off-white pearlescent nail polish. The formula was good - a little streaky on the first coat, but it builds up nicely in three thin coats.

Next is By K. Happy Landing, which is a pink pearlescent nail polish. The formula was great and it was opaque in two coats. The dry-time on these polishes are amazing as well - two minutes and you are ready to go!

The last polish of this collection is By K. OY-MAK - a red/coral, almost neon, nail polish. The formula was fantastic and it applies on the nails like butter. The opacity is amazing as well and it is almost a one-coater!

I really like this collection, but I have to say OY-MAK is my favorite!
What do you guys think about this collection? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Pearl Necklace

Hello ladies!

Today I have some awesome nail art to show you guys - a pearl necklace manicure inspired by @anna_xiewei!

For the manicure I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice on all my nails. Afterwards I used a wax pen to place the pearl and gold caviar beads in the shape of a pearl necklace on my nails.

The pearl stud I used for this nail art is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a wheel (item #287) with 3 different sized pearl studs.
I like these pearl studs as they are easy to use, really pretty and because you get a lot for your money (the wheel is only 4.14$ and there are pearls for many uses)!
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 for 10% off your entire order and free international shipping. Click here to check out their nail art items!

I really, really love how this nail art turned out!
What do you guys think about how I used the pearl stud and caviar beads? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise