Essie Sugar Daddy

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the beautiful shade Essie Sugar Daddy (that name though) - one of the polishes I recently won.
Sugar Daddy is a sheer pink.

The formula is great and it is easy to apply and control (unlike most sheer shades like this one).
For the picture below I used two to three coats.

I love these barely there shades - they are perfect for french manicures!
What do you guys think about this polish? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Poppies

Hey guys!

Today I have some poppy nail art to share with you using water decals.

For the manicure I started off with a white base of CND Cream Puff on all my nails. Afterwards I applied the poppy water decals following this tutorial.

Close-up!

I bought a crap-load of floral water decals, so you will be seeing a lot more of them!
What do you guys think about this floral nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Glitter Gradient

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple glitter gradient to share with you! It has been forever since I made one, but after I got my ÜNT Ready for Takeoff Peel Off base coat I have been using glitter more often!

For the manicure I started off with a light nude base of Barry M Coconut on all my nails. Afterwards I applied the gold glitter Essie Rock at the Top in a gradient effect.

Close-up!

I love a simple glitter gradient - so classy!
What do you guys think about this 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

Orange is the New Black

Hey guys!

I have already binge-watched the entire fourth season of Orange is the New Black and in episode 7 Aleida Diaz wore a beautiful french manicure with a vampy purple base and gold tips - and I just had to recreate it!

For the manicure I started off with a dark purple base of Max Factor Amethyst on all my nails. Afterwards I used the gold polish Essie Good as Gold to freehand the french tips.

And here is my inspiration (like Aleida I always do my own nails).

Screenshot from Orange is the New Black S4E7

I love finding inspiration in weird places like this!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Moroccan

Hey guys!

Today I have some moroccan nail art inspired by Sprinkle Nails to share with you.

For the manicure I started off with a pale pink base of OPI Mod About You on all my nails except for my pinky which I painted with the gold holographic glitter F.U.N Lacquer Million Dollar Dream. Afterwards I used a moroccan nail stencil from Snail Vinyls and F.U.N Lacquer Million Dollar Dream to make the moroccan accent nail on my ring finger.

Close-up!

I ordered a big bunch of nail vinyls so this will be the first of many designs featuring them!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Floral

Hey guys!

Today I have a floral skittlette to share with you. I even made another video tutorial - check it out here!

For the manicure I applied a dark teal base of Essie Garden Variety to my thumb and pointer, a white base of CND Cream Puff to my middle and ring finger, and a pink base of Essie Lovie Dovie to my pinky. The floral water decals and small silver studs are from Born Pretty Store.

Close up!

I just ordered a big bunch of water decals - they are so easy to use!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Donuts

Hey guys!

Today I have some cute donut nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a pastel blue base of Deborah Lippmann Blue Orchid on all my nails. Afterwards I used acrylic paint and a small nail art brush to freehand the donuts - check out my very first video tutorial here!

Close-up!

I think these turned out so cute!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Negative Space

Hey guys!

Today I have some negative space nail art to share with you featuring the beautiful Essie Loot the Booty from the new Essie Summer 2016 collection!
Loot the Booty is a deep blue with iridescent flakes in purple and aqua blue.

For the manicure I started off by applying single chevron nail vinyls to my naked nails. Afterwards I applied Essie Loot the Booty on top of it and peeled the nail vinyls off to reveal the negative space design underneath.

Close-up!

Essie Loot the Booty is amazing and I love how this manicure turned out!
What do you guys think about this nail art design? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie All Hands on Deck

Hey guys!

My exam is finally over and I have a swatch of the beautiful new Essie shade: All Hands on Deck from the Shimmer Brights collection.
All Hands on Deck is a green shimmer.

The formula is great and it is easy to apply - it is a little on the thicker side, but that just makes it easier to handle. The opacity is good too and it is opaque in two thin coats.
The wear is AMAZING on this one - I had it on for four days, there was not a single chip and only minimal tip wear.

This shade is so beautiful!
What do you guys think of Essie All Hands on Deck? 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

Glitter Gradient

Hey guys!

Today I have some sparkly nail art to share with you - a glitter gradient!

For the manicure I started off with a glitter base of the beautiful silver, holographic F.U.N Lacquer 24 Karat Diamond. Afterwards I made the gradient effect on top of it with a make-up sponge and the following sheer polishes: OPI Pen & Pink, OPI Chromatic Orange, and OPI Primarily Yellow.

Close-up!

I love this sparkly look!
What do you guys think about this glitter gradient? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Leopard

Hey guys!

Today I have another skittlette to share with you!
This one is inspired by the lovely Milena of Nail That Design.

For the manicure I started off with a nude base of OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around on my pointer and middle finger and a red base of Barry M Blood Orange on my pinky, ring finger, and thumb. Afterwards I followed my own tutorial using the brown polish OPI Ice-Bergers & Fries and black acrylic paint to make the leopard print on my pointer and middle finger. To finish off the skittlette I applied a stud to my ring finger.

I do love leopard print!
What do you guys think about this skittlette? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Butterflies

Hey guys!

Today I have a simple skittlette to share with you featuring butterflies!

For the manicure I started off with a white base of CND Cream Puff on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the butterflies on my middle and ring finger using the plate BP74 and Mundo de Uñas Black stamping polish. Then I colored in the butterflies using the three OPI Color Paints: Pen & Pink, Chromatic Orange, and Primarily Yellow. To finish everything off I added Essie Shine of the times to my pinky for a subtle flakie look.

Close-up!

I think this turned out so cute!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

ÜNT Ready for Takeoff (Peel Off base coat)

Hey guys!

Today I have a review of ÜNT Ready for Takeoff (Peel Off base coat) to share with you.
Removing glitter polish is an eternal struggle, but this base coat makes the removal so much easier!

I decided to test it with this glitter mani (I used Essie Butler Please and Essie Set in Stones).

Now for the review: the dry time is the only downside to this miracle product - it takes 4 to 5 minutes to dry, but I recommend you wait a few more minutes before applying the polish. Other than that it is an amazing peel off base coat - it is easy to apply and even easier to remove (check out the weirdly satisfying peelies below).

I am so ecstatic over this base coat - it works amazingly!
What do you guys think about this product? 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. 

Depend Hand Spa 3-Step Treatment Kit

Hey guys!

Today I have a review of the Depend Hand Spa 3-Step Treatment Kit* to share with you, which is a luxurious spa treatment in three steps that cleans, moisturizes and protects the hands.

The first step is the handpeeling.
Except for the long dry-time of five minutes and the strong odor I like this product - it does what it promises and it is easy to use.

The second step is the moisturizing gel.
After the hand peeling this moisturizing gel is perfect - it cools and moisturizes the hands.

The third and last step is the silk lotion.
This creme has a speciel odor as well, but it is great on the hands (and the odor goes away once dry).

All in all I like this treatment kit - you get a lot for your money (it is really cheap), it is easy to use and it does everything it promises!
What do you guys think about this set? Would you consider trying it?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

*This kit is sponsored by Depend but everything I write in this review is my honest opinion.

Floral

Hey guys!

Today I have some abstract floral nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a green base of Essie First Timer on my pinky, a white base of CND Cream Puff on my middle and ring finger, and a red base of Essie Color Binge on my pointer and thumb. Afterwards I used the brushes in the polishes Essie First Timer and Essie Color Binge to make some abstract flowers on my middle and ring finger. To finish everything off I added some black dots on the flowers using a small dotting tool and the black polish Essie Licorice.

Close-up!

And they even matched my toe nails!

I am loving this easy and cute design.
What do you guys think about these abstract flowers? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Marble Stone

Hey guys!

Today I have a marble stone skittlette to share with you.

For the manicure I started off with a white base of CND Cream Puff on my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky. Afterwards I followed this tutorial by the Nailasaurus using the grey Essie Cocktail Bling, the black Essie Licorice and a clear jelly stamper. Then I applied piCture pOlish Chillax to my pointer and thumb. I finished off by removing part of the stone marble design on my pinky and placing a silver triangle stud on top of it.

My nails and my outfit!

I love this technique - I have never been able to make it look this much like stone marble until now!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

piCture pOlish Nail Art Annual 2016

Hey guys!

Yesterday I participated in the piCture pOlish Nail Art Annual 2016 competition.
The theme of the challenge is 'Impressionist' and we were to pick a painting by Claude Monet to be inspired by.

For the manicure I used A LOT of piCture pOlish shades and black and white acrylic paint. I freehanded the entire design with a small nail art brush, except for the gradient in the background on my ring finger and pinky for which I used a make-up sponge.

Here is a list of the piCture pOlish shades used:
Freya's Cats
Glitch
Shy Violet
Cyan
Paris (original)
Sorbet
Enchanting
Hercynia
O'hara
Bardot

And here is the Claude Monet painting I was inspired by - one of his many water lilies paintings.

Picture credit

I am so honored, proud and happy for this opportunity - thank you so much piCture pOlish!
What do you guys think about this Claude Monet inspired manicure? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise