Matte

Hey guys!

Today I have a matte french manicure to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a dark brown base of Essie Lady Godiva on all my nails. Afterwards I used striping tape and the matte top coat Essie Matte About You to make the french tip.

I love this matte and shiny nail art!
What do you guys think about this alternative french manicure? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Cartoon

Hey guys!

Today I have some fun cartoon nails to share with you inspired by Cutepolish!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of By K. Denmark Oy-Mak on all my nails. Afterwards I followed this tutorial by Cutepolish using a small nail art brush and black and white acrylic paint. I finished everything off with a matte top coat of Essie Matte About You.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Matte

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple, matte negative space nail art to share with you.

For the manicure I started off with a coral base of Essie Tart Deco on all my nails. On my ring finger I only painted Essie Tart Deco on two thirds of the nail. Afterwards I made everything matte with Essie Matte About You. To finish everything off I applied a blue, matte rhinestone to mr ring finger.

Close up!

It has been so long since I made matte nails, but luckily these turned out awesome.
What do you guys think about this matte nail art? 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

Toucans

Hey guys!

Yesterday my boyfriend and I went to Copenhagen Zoo as part of my birthday present and we saw lots and lots of beautiful animals.
I was inspired by the toucans to make this mani!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of CND Cream Puff on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the toucans on my middle and ring finger with MoYou London Tropical Plate 06 and Mundo de Uñas Black stamping polish. Then I filled in the beaks with OPI Primarily Yellow and OPI Chromatic Orange. To finish everything off I applied the orange glitter Formula X Firecracker to my pinky in a gradient design.

Close-up!

I think these turned out awesome!
What do you guys think of this toucan nail art? 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

Depend The Great Desert

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the up-coming Depend collection The Great Desert*.
The Great Desert is a collection consisting of six polishes with a satin to matte finish. I recommend you using a ridge filling base coat underneath and no top coat on top.

First off I have No. 4092 Hot Desert.
Hot Desert is a light nude with a satin finish. The formula is great and it is easy to work with. The opacity is good as well and it opaque in three thin coats.
This shade is definitely one of my favorites in the collection - it is so sweet and delicate.

Next up is No. 4091 Camel Caravan. 

Camel Caravan is a nude with a satin finish. The formula on this one is great and it is opaque in two thin and buttery coats. 

This shade is perfect for my skintone - now I finally have the perfect shade for manniquin hands.

Next is No. 4095 Dust Storm.

Dust Storm is taupe/brown with a matte finish and a blurple (blue/purple) shimmer. The formula is great (as the others) and it is easy to apply. The opacity is amazing and it only needs one coat!

Next is No. 4094 Shade Seeker.

Shade Seeker is a dark taupe/brown with a matte finish and a aqua blue shimmer. The formula on this one is great as well and it is opaque in one thin and easy coat! 

This shade is so beautiful!

Next I have No. 4093 Sahara Queen to share with you. 

Sahara Queen is a pink with a satin finish and a light teal shimmer. The formula and opacity on this one was good - it was opaque in three thin coats. 

Last (but not least) is No. 4089 Cool Oasis. 

Cool Oasis is a light blue with a satin finish. The formula on this one was great - it applies to the nails like butter. The opacity is good as well and it is opaque in two easy coats.

This is another favorite of mine!

All in all I love this collection - all the shades are so beautiful!

What do you guys think about this collection? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.

- Louise

*The collection is sponsored by Depend, but everthing I write is my honest opinion. 

Matte

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Gosh Medina on all my nails. Afterwards I used striping tape and Essie Matte About You to mattify all my nails except for the single stripe of shiny underneath the striping tape.

Matte nail art are always amazing!
What do you guys think about nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Peachy

Hey guys!

Today I made a peachy sideway gradient inspired by Chalkboard Nails.

For the manicure I started off with a light peach base of Etude House OR202 on all my nails. Afterwards I made the sideway gradient with a make-up sponge, Etude House OR202, and the coral Maybelline Coral Craze. I finished everything off with a matte top coat of Essie Matte About You.

Close-up!

What do you guys think about this peachy gradient?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Leopard

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple leopard nail art inspired by @annekristinahartvig to share with you guys.

I started off with a blue base of Christian Louboutin Wherever on all my nails. Afterwards I used a small dotting tool and the rose gold Essie Penny Talk to freehand the leopard design.

Matte!

Close-up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Nail the Mail Box

Hey guys!

Today I have the Nail the Mail box for December to share with you!

Nail the Mail is a Danish nail polish shop that ships to most of Europe. They made this nail polish subscription box that you can read all about here.

The December box contains Foxy Paws Step Into Christmas, OPI Shine for Me, Lacquester Taling, and the little something extra this month is a four-sided nail buffer.

First up is Lacquester Taling - a pretty teal with gold shimmer and blue and gold glitters.
The formula is great. It is easy to apply and the brush is amazingly easy to work with! The opacity is good too and it is opaque in two coats - unfortunately it looks sheer on the pictures even though it is completely opaque in real life.

Here it is matte inspired by the amazing swatches by Greedy Little Baby!

And close-up!
I did not think much of this polish in the bottle, but it is beautiful on the nails!

Next up is Foxy Paws Step Into Christmas, which is a pretty dark purple jelly with a holographic shimmer and iridescent shards.
The formula and opacity on this one is fantastic - two easy coats and top coat.

Matte!

Close-up!
I am loving this shade - just amazingly beautiful!

Last swatch is of OPI Shine for Me - silver and blue glitters in a clear base.
The formula is great and the glitter pay-off is good. It is almost opaque in three coats (as above), but I would recommend it as a glitter topper over another polish.

The little something extra is this four-sided nail buffer - a must-have in every nail polish addict's nail care collection!

Another amazing box!
What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

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

Bling

Hey guys!

Today I have an excessive bling manicure inspired by @thenailtrail to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a navy blue base of Essie Style Cartel followed by a matte top coat of Essie Matte About You. Afterwards I applied the excessive charm to my ring finger.

And here's a close-up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Leather

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a pink base of By K. Trolley Dolly on all my nails except for my pinky which I painted with the matte, black OPI 4 in the Morning. Afterwards I used striping tape and OPI 4 in the Morning to make the stripes on my middle and ring finger. To finish everything off I added square, silver studs to my middle and ring finger.

This manicure is the perfect mix of princess and rock!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Mani Swap

Hey guys!

Today I have a mani swap that I did with @doonielle to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a neon orange base of China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy on my ring finger, pinky, and thumb, a black base of Essie Licorice on my middle finger and a white base of piCture pOlish Bright White on my pointer. Afterwards I freehanded the palm trees on my middle finger and pointer with white and black acrylic paint and a small nail art brush. I finished everything off with a matte top coat of Essie Matte About You.

Thank you for doing this mani swap with me @doonielle!
What do you guys think about this mani swap? 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.

FormulaXpress

Hi girls!

A few days ago I participated in a Sephora Scandinavia competition on Instagram featuring Formula X for a chance to win a trip to one of five European cities!
I chose London so I made this manicure to match the Union Jack flag (the white must be my pale fingers LOL).

For my entry I made a glitter gradient using the red Pyrotechnic in my Formula X The System To Go and the matte, blue glitter TNT.

I really, really, really hope I win, so wish me good luck guys!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Triangular

Hello ladies!

Today I made some awesome nail art inspired by @sloteazzy!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of the beautiful shimmer polish Essie Aruba Blue on all my nails. Then I followed this tutorial by sloteazzy using striping tape, the matte top coat Essie Matte About You and triangular studs.

The studs I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. They come in a pack of 20 (#16677) and you can chose from silver and gold.
I really like these studs as they are easy to use and because they look so cool on the nails!
If you guys 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. You can see their nail art items here.

I LOVE how this manicure turned out!
What do you guys think about this triangular 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

April Nail Art Challenge: Matte

Hello ladies!

Today I have another manicure for the April Nail Art Challenge with Fancy Friday to show you guys!
The challenge today is matte and I made a matte french manicure.

For the manicure I started off with a dark brown base of Essie Partner in Crime on all my nails. Afterwards I used striping tape and the matte top coat Essie Matte About You to make the french manicure.

I love a good matte french and I think this one turned out great!
What do you guys think about this matte 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!

An InLinkz Link-up

Fancy Friday: Text

Hey guys!

Today it is time for another Fancy Friday challenge.
This week the challenge is text and I decided to make a chalkboard with different kinds of text and doodles.
I also thought about doing newspaper nail art, but I did once before.

For the manicure I started off with a dark green base of Essie Going Incognito. Afterwards I freehanded the text and doodles with white acrylic paint and a small nail art brush. I finished with a matte top coat of Essie Matte About You.

While I write this blog post I realized I should have interpreted this challenge as text(ure) instead!
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