Halloween

Hey guys!

Today I have some Halloween nail art inspired by The Nail Trail to show you!

For the manicure I started off with a white base on all my nails. Afterwards I made a twilight gradient with Essie Smokin' Hot (dark purple), Essie Warm & Toasty Turtleneck (light purple), and By K. Dandelion (the barely visible yellow). Lastly I freehanded the graveyard silhouette with a small nail art brush and watered down black acrylic paint.

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Den Store Bagedyst

Hello ladies!

Today I have some nail art inspired by a cake by Ditte from Den Store Bagedyst (The Great Danish Bake Off) to show you guys!

Credit: DR

For the manicure I started off with a white base of piCture pOlish Bright White on my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky and a pink base of Essie Lovie Dovie on my pointer and thumb. Afterwards I used a dotting tool and white acrylic paint to make the polka dots on my pointer and thumb and a make-up sponge and the following polishes: Essie I Pink I Can, Essie Lovie Dovie, and Essie Watermelon to make the gradient on my pinky and ring finger. Lastly I freehanded the Minnie Mouse head on my middle finger with a small nail art brush and acrylic paint.

I need to make some more cake-inspired nail art!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Crime Scene

Hey guys!

Today I have some crime scene nail art for Halloween inspired by @banicured_ to show you guys!

For the manicure I started off with a black base of piCture pOlish Darcy on all my nails. Afterwards I used a straw and red acrylic paint to make the red splatter resembling blood on my pointer and thumb, the white nail polish piCture pOlish Bright White and my finger to make the finger prints on my middle and ring finger, and yellow and black acrylic paint to freehand the crime scene sign on my pinky.

I am really proud of this manicure and I love how it turned out!
What do you guys think about this Halloween nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

OPI Give Me Space

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of OPI Give Me Space from the new OPI Starlight Holiday 2015 collection!
Give Me Space is a dark blue scattered holo.

The formula was amazing and it applies to the nail like a dream. It is opaque in two thin coats and it dries really fast, which makes for a quick manicure.
The holo is not visible inside, but in the sun (or under the flash-light on your phone LOL) it is beautiful!

I am so glad brands like OPI is finally making scattered holos! More of that please!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Barry M Mustard

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of Barry M Mustard to share with you.
This polish has been a major lemming of mine since forever and when LuxBeauty.dk got Barry M, I knew I had to have it!

The formula was great - a little on the thick side, but I like it that way. The opacity was amazing for a yellow polish and it was opaque in two thin coats.
I added some studs and some glitter to spice this swatch up a bit.

This color is just perfect for fall and I am so glad I finally got my hands on it!
What do you guys think about this polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Stamping

Hey guys!

Today I have some stamping over the gorgeous A England Saint George to share with you!
I borrowed Saint George from Milena of Nail That Design when she visited me.

For the manicure I started off with green base of A England Saint George on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the floral design with Essie Penny Talk and MoYou London Pro Plate 07.

And here's a macro shot!

I definitly need Saint George in my collection!
What do you guys think about this stamping design? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Indie Nail the Mail Box

Hey guys!

Today I have the Indie Nail the Mail Box for October to share with you!

Nail the Mail is a Danish nail polish shop that ships to most of Europe. They made these monthly nail polish subscription boxes - a Indie Box and a Mixed Box. Usually the indie box contains two polishes - one handmade indie nail polish made just for the box and one indie nail polish from one of the bigger indie makers, but this month there are three polishes. It also contains a little something extra for nail care or nail art.
You guys can read more about the boxes here.

The October box contains: Appeal4 Pinky Pine, Appeal4 Coconut Pine, Ms. Sparkle Princess Diaries, and the little something extra is Vølve Cuticle Creme.

First up is Pinky Pine, which is a pink creme with a purple shimmer.
The formula was amazing and easy to apply. The opacity was not that good though and it needed three thicker coats for full coverage. Fortunately the dry time was great, so the three coats was bearable.
This color is so pretty and I love the subtle shimmer!

Next up is Coconut Pine - matte, white hex glitters in various sizes in a clear base.
The polish was really easy to apply and the glitter pay-off was fantastic with no digging needed!
Above is one coat of Coconut Pine over Pinky Pine.
I love a good matte glitter and this polish is no exception.

Lastly is Ms. Sparkle Princess Diaries, which is a white crelly with pink shimmer, metallic shards, and a holographic finish.
The formula was a little on the thick and gloopy side, but it was okay to apply. The opacity was good and it was opaque in three thin coats.
This shade is really special, but I do not know if I like it. Maybe without the metallic shards?

The little something extra is Vølve Cuticle Creme. It smells delicious and I really look forward to trying it. Let me know in the comments if you want a full review on this!

Overall I am happy with this month's indie Nail the Mail box!
What do you guys think about it? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ps. this box is sponsored by Nail the Mail, but everything I write is my honest opinion.

Gradient

Hi girls!

Today I have a gradient made with three of the Color Club Poptastic Pastel Neons from LuxBeauty to share with you guys!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of all my nails. Afterwards I used a make-up sponge, Color Club 'Til the Records Stops (pastel neon green), Color Club Meet Me at the Rink (pastel neon blue), and Color Club Diggin' the Dancing Queen (pastel neon purple) to make the gradient effect. I finished everything off with China Glaze Fairy Dust.

I think this nail art is so delicate and pretty!
What do you guys think about this gradient? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

piCture pOlish Bordeaux

Hello ladies!

Today I have a swatch and review of piCture pOlish Bordeaux from Nail the Mail to show you!

The formula was amazingly smooth and easy to apply (as every piCture pOlish ever). The opacity was great as well and it was opaque in two thin coats. The dry time was really impressive so it was a quick manicure.

This nail polish it nothing less than perfect for fall and winter!
What do you guys think about this piCture pOlish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ps. this nail polish is sponsored by Nail the Mail, but everything I write is my honest opinion.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Hello ladies!

Today I have some 3D Breast Cancer Awareness nail art to share with you guys!

For the manicure I started off with a pastel pink base of Essie I Pink I Can from last year's Breast Cancer Awareness collection. Afterwards I used pink striping tape to make the ribbons on my middle and ring finger. To finish off the skittlette I applied China Glaze Fairy Dust to my pinky.

I have had this manicure in my mind since last year and I am really happy with the result!
What do you guys think about this skittlette? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Appeal4 Trendsetter

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of Appeal4 Trendsetter to share with you!
Trendsetter is a light olive green creme.

The formula was great - it was creamy and easy to apply. The opacity was good and it was opaque in two to three coats depending on your application.

This color is perfect for fall!
What do you guys think about this shade? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Triangles

Hello ladies!

Today I have some simple nail art inspired by Milena of Nail That Design to show you guys!

For the manicure I started off with a bronze base of Essie Penny Talk on my pinky, middle finger, and ring finger and a dark teal scattered holo of piCture pOlish Escapades on my pointer and thumb. Afterwards I used striping tape and piCture pOlish Escapades to make the triangle nail art on my middle and ring finger.

I am addicted to Escapades - it is so beautiful!
What do you guys think about this skittlette? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Color Club Poptastic Pastel Neon

Hey guys!

Today I have swatches and reviews of three of the Color Club Poptastic Pastel Neons to share with you!
I got these polishes at LuxBeauty, where you can get the entire Poptastic Neon Pastel collection from Color Club.

First up is Meet Me at the Rink, which is a beautiful neon pastel blue.
The formula was good and it was easy to apply. The opacity was okay - it was really streaky on the first coat but it was opaque in two to three coats.

Next is Diggin' the Dancing Queen - a red-toned neon pastel purple.
The formula of this one is the best of the three and it applied like a dream. The opacity was great as well and it was opaque in two layers.

Last but not least is 'Til the Records Stop, which is an awesome neon pastel green.
The formula was good and it was easy to apply. It was really streaky on the first two coats, but it was completely opaque in three coats.

My favorite of the bunch is Meet Me at the Rink - I have been looking for this shade of blue for forever!
What do you guys think about these neon pastels? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise