More Striping Tape

Hey guys!

Today I have another simple striping tape manicure to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a coral base of Essie Tart Deco on all my nails. Afterwards I applied gold striping tape in different sizes across my nails.

Close up!

For some weird reason the gold striping tape faded into silver after I applied top coat.
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Stamping

Hey guys!

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

I started off with a base of the beautiful blue shade OPI Give Me Space on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the feather design on my ring finger with MoYou London Pro 03 stamping plate and the silver polish Essie No Place Like Chrome.

Close up!

This literally took me 20 minutes to make, so I am really proud of the outcome!
What do you guys think about this simple nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Leopard

Hey guys!

Today I have a beautiful skittlette to share with you featuring a glittery leopard design!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Essie Really Red on my pointer and thumb, a taupe nude base of piCture pOlish Nougat on my middle and ring finger and a base of the gold holographic glitter F.U.N Lacquer Million Dollar Dream on my pinky. Afterwards I followed my own tutorial to make the leopard design using F.U.N Lacquer Million Dollar Dream, the brown polish OPI My Way or Nor-Way and the dark brown polish Essie Partner in Crime.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Striping Tape

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple striping manicure to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice on all my nails. Afterwards I applied silver striping tape in different sizes across my nails.

Close up!

I really like how these turned out!
What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Black Cheese

Hey guys!

Today I have some negative space nail art inspired by MVK on Instagram.

For the manicure I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice on my pinky, ring, and middle finger. Afterwards I used a small brush dipped in acetone to remove some of the polish again in circles to create the negative space effect. On my pointer and thumb I applied the lilac polish Essie Lilacism.

Matte!

Close up!

I really like this edgy manicure!
What do you guys think about this negative space nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Splatter

Hey guys!

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

I started off with striping tape on my naked nail to create the negative space effect with the black nail polish Essie Licorice. Afterwards I used a straw and the silver polish Essie No Place Like Chrome to make the metallic splatter.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ruffian

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple ruffian mani to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a metallic silver base of Essie No Place Like Chrome on all my nails. Afterwards I applied Gosh Cobalt Blue on top of the silver to create the ruffian effect.

What do you guys think about this ruffian manicure?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Minimalistic

Hey guys!

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

I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice. Afterwards I freehanded the checkered pattern with a thin nail art brush and watered-down white acrylic paint.

NOTD with OOTD.

I think this mani turned out really awesome!
What do you guys think about this minimalistic nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Marimekko

Hey guys!

Today I have some nail art inspired by Marimekko and some twinsie nails by Very Emily and One Nail to Rule them All.

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Essie Really Red on my thumb and pointer, a white base of CND Cream Puff on my middle and ring finger, and a pink base of Essie Watermelon on my pinky. Afterwards I freehanded the Marimekko flowers on my middle and ring finger using a small nail art brush, Essie Really Red, Essie Watermelon, the yellow polish By K. Dandelion, and the black polish Essie Licorice.

Close up!

I really like freehanded florals designs like this one!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Chevrons

Hey guys!

Today I have some nail art inspired by Very Emily to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a light blue base of the beautiful piCture pOlish Salt Water on all my nails. Afterwards I used the stamping plate MoYou London Fashionista 05, a clear jelly stamper, the black polish Essie Licorice and the white polish CND Cream Puff to double stamp the design on all my nails.

Macro shot!

I am loving this funky look!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Make-up

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art inspired by Gabby Morris.

For the manicure I started off with a pink base of piCture pOlish Bardot on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the make-up palette and brush on my middle finger using the stamping plate MoYou London Princess 02, the black stamping polish Mundo de Uñas Black and six polishes to color in the palette (let me know if you want the names). On my pinky I freehanded the mascara brush with a small nail art brush and black acrylic paint. I finished everything off by applying the lipstick charm to my ring finger.

Close up!

And another!

I think this make-up nail art turned out so cute!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Watermelon

Hey guys!

Today I have another fruit design to share with you - watermelon nails!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Sally Hansen Pucker Up on all my fingers (in negative space triangles on my middle and ring finger) except for my pinky which I painted green with Essie Going Incognito. Afterwards I freehanded the watermelon details with a small nail art brush, the black polish Essie Licorice, the white polish CND Cream Puff, and the light green polish Essie Mojito Madness.

Close up!

And another one!

I love fruit designs in the summer!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Pineapples

Hey guys!

Today I have the perfect summer nails to share with you guys - pineapple nails!

For the manicure I started off with a yellow base of China Glaze Lemon Fizz on my pointer, thumb and pinky, and a white base of CND Cream Puff of my middle and ring finger. Afterwards I freehanded the pineapples with a small nail art brush, China Glaze Lemon Fizz, the brown polish Essie Lady Godiva, and the green polish Essie Ruffles and Feathers.

These nails match my toenails!
What do you guys think about this summer-y nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie Sugar Daddy

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the beautiful shade Essie Sugar Daddy (that name though) - one of the polishes I recently won.
Sugar Daddy is a sheer pink.

The formula is great and it is easy to apply and control (unlike most sheer shades like this one).
For the picture below I used two to three coats.

I love these barely there shades - they are perfect for french manicures!
What do you guys think about this polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Glitter Gradient

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple glitter gradient to share with you! It has been forever since I made one, but after I got my ÜNT Ready for Takeoff Peel Off base coat I have been using glitter more often!

For the manicure I started off with a light nude base of Barry M Coconut on all my nails. Afterwards I applied the gold glitter Essie Rock at the Top in a gradient effect.

Close-up!

I love a simple glitter gradient - so classy!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Orange is the New Black

Hey guys!

I have already binge-watched the entire fourth season of Orange is the New Black and in episode 7 Aleida Diaz wore a beautiful french manicure with a vampy purple base and gold tips - and I just had to recreate it!

For the manicure I started off with a dark purple base of Max Factor Amethyst on all my nails. Afterwards I used the gold polish Essie Good as Gold to freehand the french tips.

And here is my inspiration (like Aleida I always do my own nails).

Screenshot from Orange is the New Black S4E7

I love finding inspiration in weird places like this!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Floral

Hey guys!

Today I have a floral skittlette to share with you. I even made another video tutorial - check it out here!

For the manicure I applied a dark teal base of Essie Garden Variety to my thumb and pointer, a white base of CND Cream Puff to my middle and ring finger, and a pink base of Essie Lovie Dovie to my pinky. The floral water decals and small silver studs are from Born Pretty Store.

Close up!

I just ordered a big bunch of water decals - they are so easy to use!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Negative Space

Hey guys!

Today I have some negative space nail art to share with you featuring the beautiful Essie Loot the Booty from the new Essie Summer 2016 collection!
Loot the Booty is a deep blue with iridescent flakes in purple and aqua blue.

For the manicure I started off by applying single chevron nail vinyls to my naked nails. Afterwards I applied Essie Loot the Booty on top of it and peeled the nail vinyls off to reveal the negative space design underneath.

Close-up!

Essie Loot the Booty is amazing and I love how this manicure turned out!
What do you guys think about this nail art design? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie All Hands on Deck

Hey guys!

My exam is finally over and I have a swatch of the beautiful new Essie shade: All Hands on Deck from the Shimmer Brights collection.
All Hands on Deck is a green shimmer.

The formula is great and it is easy to apply - it is a little on the thicker side, but that just makes it easier to handle. The opacity is good too and it is opaque in two thin coats.
The wear is AMAZING on this one - I had it on for four days, there was not a single chip and only minimal tip wear.

This shade is so beautiful!
What do you guys think of Essie All Hands on Deck? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Exam

Hey guys!

Today and for the next five days I have my last exam this semester (wuhu)! As I always wear green to my exams, I made the dotticure below.

For the manicure I started off with the mint green nail polish OPI That's Hula-rious on all my nails. Afterwards I made the random dots across my nails using the rose gold polish Essie Penny Talk and a small dotting tool.

Matte!

I hope these nails will bring me luck for my exam.
What do you guys think about this dotticure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise