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

Fancy Friday: Gold

Hey guys!

Today I have some Fancy Friday nail art to show you guys!
The challenge this week is gold and I made this skittlette with gold stamping and a gold accent nail.

For the manicure I started off with a green base of Essie Ruffles & Feathers on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the gold design on my middle and ring finger with MoYou London Pro Plate Collection 07 and Essie Good as Gold. To finish of the skittlette I applied Essie Beyond Cozy to my pinky.

I need more gold glitter in my life!
What do you guys think about this gold nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

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Most Used Polishes

Hello ladies!

Today I would like to show you guys my most used polishes!
With the exception of my base coat (OPI Nail Envy), top coat (Seche Vite), matte top coat (Essie Matte About You), cuticle oil (Essie Abricot Cuticle Oil), white polish (OPI Alpine Snow), and black polish (Essie Licorice) - each of which I went through several bottles of - these are my most used polishes!

First off is the blue and green tones.

L-R: OPI Dating a Royal, Essie Mesmerize, Sally Hansen Pacific Blue (Original), Essie Mint Candy Apple, and Essie Pretty Edgy

Luckily I have a back-up for Sally Hansen Pacific Blue!
Now into the pink and red tones.

L-R: Essie Fiji, Essie Lovie Dovie, Essie Lollipop, and By K. The Sky is the Limit

I have also used a lot of the two glitters Essie Set in Stones and China Glaze Fairy Dust, but not nearly as much as I have used the above polishes.

I did not realize how much I have actually used of these polishes before I lined them up for the pictures!
Which polishes have you guys used the most? 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

Fancy Friday: Mother's Day

Hello ladies!

Today it is time for this week's Fancy Friday manicure.
The challenge today is Mother's Day. I made this ruffian manicure, as my mother complimented my nails the last time I wore this design, and it is azure blue, as that is her favorite color!

For the manicure I started off with a silver base of Essie No Place Like Chrome. Afterwards I used the azure blue nail polish Essie Hide & Go Chic to make the ruffian design.

I really like how this manicure turned out and I hope my mother does as well!
What do you guys think about this Mother's Day 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!

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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

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