Essie Playing Koi

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the beautiful fall color Essie Playing Koi.
Playing Koi is a burnt orange crelly.

The formula on this polish is good and easy to work with. It is a little on the thin side for my taste though, but I tend to like the formulas to be thicker. The opacity was good as well and I applied three thin coats. The dry time was amazing and I did not need to wait between the three coats.

I seriously think this is the perfect fall colour!
What do you guys think about this polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Triangle Swirl

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a holographic silver glitter base of F.U.N Lacquer 24 Karat Diamond on my ring finger and pinky and with a pink base of Cirque Color Plastik on my other nails. Afterwards I applied a triangle swirl vinyl from Snail Vinyls to my ring finger and used Cirque Color Plastik to finish the look.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Snowflakes

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple stamping nail art featuring snowflakes to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a dark blue base of Essence Royal Blue on all my nails. On my ring finger I created the negative space with a small brush dipped in acetone. Afterwards I added the bronze snowflakes using Essie Penny Talk and MoYou London Festive plate 02.

Close up!

I seriously love how these turned out!
What do you guys think about this stamping 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

Blobbicure

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple skittlette blobbicure to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a pink base of OPI Mod About You on all my nail except for my pinky which I painted green with piCture pOlish Kryptonite. Afterwards I dotted piCture pOlish Kryptonite in the still wet polish on my middle and ring finger to create the blobbicure effect.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Marble

Hey guys!

Today I have some beautiful marble nails inspired by @noraknailart to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of China Glaze White on White on my ring finger and pinky, and a red base of Barry M Blood Orange on my middle finger, ring finger, and thumb. For the marble nails I followed this tutorial by The Nailasaurus using China Glaze White on White, the grey polish OPI Embrace the Gray, and the black polish Essie Licorice. To finish everything off I added a thick piece of silver striping tape to my ring finger.

I am loving this chic look!
What do you guys think about this marble nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Fall

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a taupe/nude base of piCture pOlish Nougat on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the fall leafs onto my nails with Born Pretty BPL-024 stamping plate, Barry M Mustard, Barry M Cardamom, OPI It'a a Piazza Cake, and OPI How Great is Your Dane?

Close up!

Even though it is already snowing in Denmark, I think this manicure is perfect for fall!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Lush

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art inspired by the Lush Golden Wonder bath bomb to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a gold base of Essie Getting Groovy from the new Essie Winter 2016 collection on all my nails. Afterwards I freehanded the bow with a small nail art brush and watered-down white and grey acrylic paint.

I am going to Belgium this weekend and I am going buy tons of Lush bath bombs so of course I had to make this manicure!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a beautiful blue base of Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid on all my nails. On my accent nail I only applied Blue Orchid to the bottom part of my nail and added a piece of silver striping tape to finish it off.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Spray Paint

Hey guys!

Today I have some fun spray paint nail art inspired by the awesome PiggieLuv!

For the manicure I started off by freehanding the spray paint can and the spray directly on to my naked nails with a small nail art brush, the silver polish Essie No Place Like Chrome, black and white acrylic paint, and the beautiful red piCture pOlish Bridget.

Close up!

Narmai are seriously always so inspiring!
What do you guys think about this negative space nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Macarons

Hey guys!

Today I have some nail art inspired by these macarons by @lakridskongen!

For the manicure I started off with a dusty Tiffany blue base of China Glaze For Audrey on all my nails. Afterwards I used a watered-down black acrylic paint and a brush to create the black spots by flicking the brush towards my nails. I finished everything off by adding some random dry brush strokes across my nails using the metallic bronze China Glaze Meet Me at the Mirage.

Matte!

Close-up!

Even though the base colour isn't perfect, I like how this mani turned out!
What do you guys think about this macaron-inspired nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise