Leopard

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a taupe/nude base of Barry M Almond on all my nails. Afterwards I followed my own tutorial using OPI Ice-Bergers & Fries, Essie Licorice and a dotting tool.

Close up!

Leopard is like a pallet-cleanser to me!
What do you guys think about this leopard manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie Sleek Stick Nail Stickers

Hey guys!

Today I have a review of the Essie Sleek Stick Nail Stickers in the color 09 Stickers and Stones, which is nail stickers in a taupe color with a vertical silver glitter gradient.

The package contains 18 nail stickers in various sizes, 1 nail file, and 1 instruction sheet.

The nail stickers are really difficult to apply to the nails, because they are so thick. This results in a somewhat wrinkled look on the nails, which is a shame. I really like that color and design of the nail stickers though.

Usually I would use a top coat to smoothen out the small imperfections and wrinkles, but when I attempted that, they wrinkled up even more (as on the picture below)!

I think it is unfortunate that they are not working with top coat, as it means that they won't be longwearing on the nails (as advertised on the packaging).

All in all, I am really disappointed with these nail stickers. They are really pretty in the package, but they do not apply well and they look awful on the nails.
What do you guys think about these nail stickers? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Wavy

Hey guys!

Today I have some fun, wavy, negative space nail art to share with you!

For the manicure I used a small nail art brush and Essence True Love to create the simple negative space effect by painting the waves directly onto my naked nails.

I love how fun it turned out!
What do you guys think about this wavy nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Moroccan

Hey guys!

Today I have some moroccan nail art made with nail stencils to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a dark blue base of Essie Style Cartel on all my nails except for my pinky and ring finger 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 Essie Style Cartel to make the moroccan accent nail on my ring finger.

Close up!

I am in love with this color combination!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Essie On the Roadie

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of the pretty Essie On the Roadie from the new Essie Spring 2017 collection.

The formula of this polish is amazing - it is smooth and stays right where you put it. The opacity is great as well and it is completely opaque in two coats. The dry time is fantastic and it dries surprisingly fast!

This polish is awesome!
What do you guys think about it? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Skittlette

Hey guys!

Today I made a skittlette inspired by the very first skittlette I ever made!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of Sally Hansen Pacific Blue on my pointer and thumb, a black base of Essie Licorice on my middle and ring finger, and a textured silver base of OPI It's Frosty Outside on my pinky. Afterwards I added the polka dots to my middle and ring finger using white acrylic paint and a small dotting tool. To finish everything off I placed small, silver studs on top of a few of the polka dots on my ring and middle finger.

Close up!

I think this recreation turned out pretty cool!
What do you guys think about this skittlette? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

CND Solar Oil

Hey guys!

Today I have a review of my absolute favourite cuticle oil to share with you - CND Solar Oil.
Solar Oil is an award-winning cuticle oil and it is infused with jojoba oil and vitamin E.

Solar Oil is the most moisturizing cuticle oil I have ever tried and it absorbs into the skin really fast. It smells deliciously of marzipan or sweet almonds. I use this 1-3 times a day (closer to 3 times a day in the colder months and closer to 1 time a day in the warmer months) for perfect cuticles and stronger nails.

It is available in a lot of sizes and I have it in three different sizes. I always have the smallest one in my bag - it is perfect for fixing dry nails on the go.

What do you guys think about this review of my all time favourite cuticle oil?
Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise