Monday, 14 December 2015

12 Days of Christmas: Rudolph

Hey guys!

Today it is time for some Rudolph nail art for my 12 Days of Christmas series.

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of Color Club Meet Me at the Rink on all my nails. Afterwards I freehanded the reindeer with a small nail art brush, the brown polish OPI Going My Way or Norway?, the dark brown polish Essie Partner in Crime, the red polish piCture pOlish Bridget, white nail polish, and black nail polish.


I think these reindeers are so goofy and cute!
What do you guys think about this christmas nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Sunday, 13 December 2015

piCture pOlish Saphira

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the beautiful piCture pOlish Saphira that I got at Nail the Mail to share with you! 
Saphira is a dark blue crelly with holographic glitter and scattered holo.

The formula is great - not to thick and not to thin and it is easy to apply. It was opaque in two thin coats so the opacity is great too.


Close-up!


I am loving blue shades right now - especially the darker ones and this one is no exception!
What do you guys think about this polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Ps. this polish is provided to me for swatches and review by Nail the Mail, but everything I write about it is my honest opinion.

Friday, 11 December 2015

12 Days of Christmas: Santa Hats

Hey guys!

Today I have another christmas manicure for my 12 Days of Christmas series - little santa hats inspired by Keshialilly!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of Essie Happy Wife Happy Life on the tip of my nails. Afterwards I used a dotting tool, a small nail art brush, the red polish, white nail polish, and watered down black acrylic paint to make the santa hat details.


Look how cute!


This manicure is one of my favourite christmas manicures!
What do you guys think about this santa hat nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Wednesday, 9 December 2015

12 Days of Christmas: Snowflakes

Hey guys!

Time for another manicure for my 12 Days of Christmas nail art series - snowflakes!

For the manicure I started off with a blue holographic base of OPI Give Me Space. Afterwards I stamped the snowflakes with MoYou London Festive 02 and Mundo de Uñas White.


And here it is next to my home-made matching christmas ornament!


This design is definitely one of my favorites for the holidays!
What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

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.

Monday, 7 December 2015

piCture pOlish Blog Fest 2015

Hey guys!

Today I have something special for you - piCture pOlish Blog Fest 2015!
I am in the nail art category, so Jules (very kindly) sent me three shades to make some nail art with. I received Beige, Paris (Reborn) and Demeter and I decided to make some fall-themed nail art.

For the manicure I started off with Beige on all my nails except for my pinky which I painted brown with Demeter. Afterwards I freehanded the acorns and leafs on my middle and ring finger with a little nail art brush, Paris (Reborn), and Demeter.


I want to thank Jules for this awesome opportunity and I hope you guys like this fall-themed nail art!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Disclaimer: the three polishes in this blog post is sponsored by piCture pOlish.

Saturday, 5 December 2015

12 Days of Christmas: Stockings

Hey guys!

Today I have the 3rd christmas manicure for my 12 Days of Christmas series - christmas stockings!

For the manicure I started off with a dark red base of Essie Head Mistress on all my nails except for my pinky which I painted gold with Essie Good as Gold. Afterwards I stamped the christmas stockings on my middle finger, ring finger and pinky with the opposite color as the base and MoYou London Festive 06.


I love these simple christmas manicures - less is more!
What do you guys think about this christmas nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise