Christian Louboutin Batignolles

Hello ladies!

Today I have a swatch and review of one of my new Christian Louboutin shades - Batignolles.
Batignolles is a dusty teal creme.

The formula was fantastic - so creamy and smooth! It was opaque in two thin and easy coats although one thicker layer might have been enough.

Everything about these Louboutin shades are perfect and they are worth every penny!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Christian Louboutin Wherever

Hello ladies!

Today I have a swatch and review of one of my new Christian Louboutin shades - Wherever.
Wherever is a dark blue creme.

The formula was AMAZING! It applied like butter and it was so easy to work with! The opacity was fantastic as well and it was almost a one-coater - I applied two thin layers for the photo below though.

Everything about these Louboutin shades are perfect and they are worth every penny!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Indie Nail the Mail Box

Hey guys!

Today I have something new to show you: the Indie Nail the Mail Box!
Nail the Mail is a new 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. The indie box will contain two polishes - one handmade indie nail polish made just for the box, one indie nail polish from one of the bigger indie makers and a little something extra for nail care or nail art.
You guys can read more about the boxes here.

This box contains Foxy Paws My Friend Has a Swimmingpool, Glisten & Glow Mayday Malone and the little something extra: Appeal4 A-peel Off-base. And best of all: the polishes comes in the sweetest little black box!

Foxy Paws My Friend Has a Swimmingpool is a blue scattered holo with a teal undertone.
The formula was amazing and it was really easy to apply. The opacity was great as well and it was opaque in two thin coats.
This color is so beautiful - perfect for summer!

Glisten & Glow Mayday Malone is a dark grey linear holo.
The formula was a little on the thin side, but not so much that it was drowning my cuticles. It was opaque in three thin coats.
I did not think much about this color until I saw it in the sun - and then wow!

Appeal4 A-peel Off-Base is a peel-off base for glitter polish. You just apply 1 or 2 coats of this directly on your natural nail before you apply the glitter polish.

I am already loving these monthly subscription boxes and I cannot wait for the next one!
What do you guys think about this box? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ps. this box is a blogger box sponsored by Nail the Mail and it can not be bought.

Thermal

Hi girls!

Today I have a swatch and review of the thermal nail polish Born Pretty #18931 in the color 103 to share with you guys!
103 is blue when it is in its warm state and purple when it is cold.

The formula was really good - not to thick and not to thin, and really easy to apply. It was nearly a one-coater, but I used two thin coats for the picture below. The thermal effect was amazing as well and it shifts perfectly between the two colors! On the picture it makes a gradient effect as it is warm near the cuticles but cold at the end of the nails.

This nail polish is from Born Pretty Store and it costs $3.99 for 6 ml.
If you guys plan on buying something in Born Pretty Store, remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 for 10% off your entire order and free international shipping! Check out their nail art items here.

I really like the thermal effect in this nail polish and I am definitely going to buys some more!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Funky French

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art to show you - a funky french manicure!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on all my nails. Afterwards I used black striping tape to make the simple, french manicure design.

The striping tape I used for this nail art is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a 0.8 mm tape roll (#20356 in the color #15) and there is a lot of other colors to choose from.
I really like this striping tape as it is different colors than normal striping tape (matte pastels instead of shiny metallics), it is easy to use and because it so cheap (it is only $0.99!).
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! Check out their nail art items here.

This french manicure is so simple, yet so cool!
What do you guys think about this simple nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

F.U.N Lacquer Million Dollar Dream

Hello ladies!

Today I have another F.U.N Lacquer swatch to show you guys - this time it is of Million Dollar Dream!
Million Dollar Dream is a gold holographic glitter in a clear base.

The formula was good - a little on the thick side, but that just made it easier to apply. The glitter pay-off was amazing and it is opaque on its own in three thin coats or one coat followed by one sponged coat. It does dry a little textured so you will need to add a generous layer of top coat to smooth it out.

Another beautiful F.U.N Lacquer! I need more! I need more holo in my life!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

She sells sea-shells...

Hi girls!

Today I have a manicure inspired by Cathy at More Nail Polish to show you guys!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of Essie Salt Water Happy on all my nails, except for my pinky on which I applied the silver texture polish OPI It's Frosty Outside. Afterwards I applied silver striping tape, pearls, silver caviar beads, and silver shell studs to my middle and ring finger.

The silver shell studs I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. They come in a wheel (#21238) with shell studs, starfish studs and square studs - each in two different colors and two different sizes.
I really like these studs as they are perfect for summer, easy to use, and because they are so cheap (the wheel costs $4.39 for a lot of studs!).
If you guys want to buy something in Born Pretty Store, remember to use my coupon code for 10% off your entire order and free international shipping! Check out their nail art items here.

These shell studs are the cutest and this manicure is perfect for summer!
What do you guys think about this simple 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

F.U.N Lacquer 24 Karat Diamond

Hello ladies!

Today I have a swatch and review of F.U.N Lacquer 24 Karat Diamond to show you guys!
24 Karat Diamond is a silver holographic glitter in a clear base.

The glitter pay-off of this polish is AMAZING and it is completely opaque with three thin coats (or one normal coat followed by one sponged coat). The formula is a little thick because of all the glitter, but that just makes it easier to apply.

This nail polish is so freaking beautiful! It looks like a unicorn puked all over my nails and the holo is SO strong! The picture does not do it any justice, but I uploaded a video to my Instagram!

This holo is so beautiful I could die!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

No-Rub Gel Review

Hi girls!

Today I have a review of the No-Rub Gel to share with you guys!
The No-Rub Gel is an acetone gel for easy removal of glitter polish with no rubbing.

First things first: bling up!
I started off with four different glitters (from pointer to pinky): Essie Rock at the Top, OPI Honey Ryder, L'Oréal Gold Leaf, and China Glaze Golden Enchantment. The black base is Essie Licorice.

When the polish was completely dry all the way through, I followed the instructions on the jar:
1. Dip the nail in the jar and cover it completely with the acetone gel. Remember to close the lid tightly.
2. Let the acetone gel sit on the nail for 4 minutes.
3. Wipe off the gel and nail polish with a paper towel. Wash hands with soap.

And now for the results.
It does exactly what it promises!
Compared to the foil method this product is quicker and easier to use, but does the same thing. Upon removal of the acetone gel, there was a little polish residue around my cuticles, but it comes right off with a little rubbing. Other than the polish residue, I am really happy with this product.

Glitter removal is gonna be so much easier now!
What do you guys think about this review? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

OPI Color Paints

Hello ladies!

Today I made a skittlette inspired by Anne Kristina Hartvig using the new OPI Color Paints.

For the manicure I started off with a silver base of OPI Silver Canvas on all my nails. Afterwards I applied the silver holographic glitter to my pinky. Then I applied OPI Turquoise Asthetic, OPI Pen & Pink, and OPI Primarily Yellow layered a little over each other to my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky.

I really like this OPI collection!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Glitter Placement

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice on all my nails. Afterwards I applied blue and silver diamond-shaped glitter onto my middle finger, ring finger and pinky with a wax pen.

The glitter I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a pack (#20428) with diamond-shaped glitters in 12 different colors.
I like this glitter set as it is really cheap ($5.86 for A LOT of glitter), it can be used in many different designs and because it is a great kit for nail art beginners who love a little bling.
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. Check out their nail art items here.

I love a good glitter placement and I am really happy with this simple one.
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Pretty Edgy

Hey guys!

Today I have an edgy skittlette to show you!
The nail art on my ring finger and pinky is inspired by @sloteazzy!

For the manicure I started off with a black base of Essie Licorice on my middle finger, pointer, and thumb and a sheer black base of a mix between Essie Good to Go! and Essie Licorice on my ring finger and pinky. Afterwards I used a small nail art brush, a dotting tool and black acrylic paint to freehand the nail art on my ring finger and pinky. To finish off the skittlette I applied the silver chain to my middle finger.

The chain I used for this nail art is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a pack (#5363 in the color Silver 1.3mm) with over 1 meter of chain.
I already have a lot of other ideas for nail art featuring the chain, so I am really happy I got this. Besides they are really edgy, easy to use and cheap (only $2.29!).
If you want to buy something from Born Pretty Store, remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 to get 10% off your entire order and free international shipping. Click here to check out their nail art items.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Simplicity

Hey guys!

Today I have a very simple manicure to show you.

I used the mint green OPI That's Hula-rious from the OPI Hawaii collection for spring 2015. The formula is amazing - it applies like butter - and it only needs two coats to be completely opaque!

The nail decoration I used for this manicure is from Born Pretty Store. It comes in a two-pack (#10749 in the pattern #21).
I have been thinking about getting these nail decoration for a long time and I am so glad I finally did - they are so pretty and really easy to use!
If you want to buy something in Born Pretty Store remember to use my coupon code SXKQ10 to receive 10% off your entire order and free international shipping. Check out their nail art products here.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Exam

Hey guys!

Tomorrow I have an exam in cognitive psychology so today I applied green nail polish true to tradition and because green is the color of hope!

The green polish I chose was piCture pOlish Enchanting, which is a green scattered holo.
The formula is amazingly creamy and it is opaque in two thin coats. It is a bit more warm-toned in real life as to what the picture shows though.

I am really nervous for my exam so wish me luck!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? 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

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

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

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