Wednesday, 6 May 2015

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

Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Twin Nails

Hey guys!

Today I have some twin nails that I did with the sweet Selina of @nailsbyselina to show you guys!


For the manicure I started off with a white base of OPI Alpine Snow on my pointer and middle finger, a silver holographic base of Dance Legend T-1000 on my ring finger, and a mint green base of OPI That's Hula-rious on my pinky. Afterwards I made the gradient on my pointer and middle finger with a make-up sponge, the taupe/brown Essie Chinchilly, and the mint green OPI That's Hula-rious. Lastly I made the leopard print on my pointer and middle finger with a small dotting tool, the white OPI Alpine Snow, and the black Essie Licorice.


I really like how our manicures turned out!
What do you guys think about out twin nails? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Sunday, 3 May 2015

Liebster Blog Award

Hi girls!

I was tagged by my fellow Dane - the sweet Amalie of Kuchen's Claws - to do this Liebster Blog Award.

The rules
1. Write a post about your nomination.
2. Write 11 random things about yourself.
3. Answer the questions you are asked.
4. Nominate some other bloggers for the award.
5. Ask the bloggers you nominated 11 new questions.
6. Tell the bloggers you nominated.


11 random facts about me
1. I love nail polish way too much!
2. My favorite color is blue.
3. I study psychology at Aarhus University.
4. I have a redhaired boyfriend.
5. My favorite fruit is strawberries.
6. When I get older I want a french bulldog named James (like a sir).
7. I love baking, but hate cooking.
8. I have been politically active since I was 16 years old.
9. My only sibling is my little brother Lars.
10. My favorite season is winter.
11. My favorite movie is Prime.

My answers for Amalie's questions
1. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in a little town in Southern Jutland, Denmark.
2. Are you a city girl or a country girl?
Both! I grew up in the country and I enjoy how nice and quit it is, but I really like living in the city and to be closer to everything.
3. Which sense do you use the most?
Definitely my vision. I love looking at beautiful things!
4. What is the most important thing in a friend?
That they listen to and (try to) understand my problems, but also the fact that you can have fun and laugh together!
5. Have you ever met a friend from the internet in real life? How was it?
Yes! I met Nina of NailGeek.dk and Sofie of Swaafie a few month ago. It was really awesome putting a face on the floating hands you normally see on Instagram - and they are the nicest people!
Selina of NailsBySelina and I are also planning on meeting up over the summer!
6. What is your favorite animal?
My favorite animal is dogs - they are such sweet and loving creatures!
7. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is blue, but I really like red and purple as well.
8. When were you the most afraid in your life until now?
Every time I take an exam. I am so scared of exams and tests - especially after I got into university.
9. When were you the most happy in your life until now?
Every time someone I care about is happy (or whenever I get a new nail polish)!
10. Do you believe in something (religion)?
I consider myself an agnostic.
11. What did you do in the easter holidays when all the stores were closed?
I studied, cleaned my apartment, and hung out with my boyfriend and my family.

My nominations
Eva at Coewless Polish
Selina at NailsBySelina
Nina at NailGeek.dk
Maria at MissChinchilly
Maria at Spin the Beauty

My questions
1. What is your favorite TV series?
2. What is your favorite movie?
3. What is your favorite book?
4. Which kind of music do you prefer?
5. What do you consider the perfect date?
6. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
7. How many nail polishes do you own?
8. What is your dream profession?
9. Who is your favorite blogger?
10. What is your favorite food?
11. Describe yourself in three words

Thank you for nominating me Amalie!
What did you guys think about this Liebster Blog Award? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Saturday, 2 May 2015

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

Friday, 1 May 2015

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

Thursday, 30 April 2015

April Nail Art Challenge: Recap

Hello ladies!

Time for a recap of the April Nail Art Challenge with Fancy Friday!
I am so happy I finished the challenge and it was really educational and fun (and hard!).



  1. Glitter
  2. Texture
  3. Matte
  4. Blue
  5. Red
  6. Green
  7. Purple
  8. Orange
  9. Nimbus
  10. Gradient
  11. Fan Brush
  12. Stamping
  13. Freehand
  14. Flowers
  15. Love
  16. Family
  17. Animals
  18. Event
  19. Water Marble
  20. Saran Wrap
  21. Splatter
  22. Dots
My favorites are these ones (click the pictures to go the blog post).

  

  

  

How did you guys think I did in this challenge? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

April Nail Art Challenge: Dots

Hi lovelies!

Today it is the last manicure for the April Nail Art Challenge with Fancy Friday!
The challenge today is dots and I made this simple skittlette with polka dots.

For the manicure I started off with a purple base of OPI Funky Dunkey on all my nails except for my pinky, which I painted with the metallic purple Models Own Chrome Mauve. Afterwards I used a medium sized dotting tool and the metallic purple Models Own Chrome Mauve to make the polka dots on my middle and ring finger.


I love a simple dotticure!
What do you guys think about this polka dot nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise