Gradient

Hey guys!

I am really looking forward to the Cirque Colors Vice 2017 collection, so today I created this bright gradient with two of the colors from the Vice 2016 collection!

For the manicure I used Cirque Colors Plastik (magenta) and Sin City (coral) to create the gradient effect with a make-up sponge.

Close up!

This bright nail art is perfect for summer!
What do you guys think about this gradient? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Floral

Hey guys!

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

For the manicure I started off with a white base of Essence Wild White Ways on all my nails. Afterwards I stamped the floral and chequered patterns into my nails using the black polish Essie Licorice and the MoYou London Trend Hunter 01 stamping plate.

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Wavy

Hey guys!

True to tradition I always wear green to my exams and in exam periods and as it is almost time to hand in my bachelor project, I do so these days as well. This time in a simple wavy negative space style featuring piCture pOlish Glitch.

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

Close up!

I love me some simple negative space nail art!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

piCture pOlish Summer

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of piCture pOlish Summer.
Summer is a medium coral polish with holographic glitter and holographic flakes.

The formula on this polish is amazingly smooth - it stays exactly where you put it and it is not too thick and not too thin. The glitters might need a tiny bit of manipulation with the brush to get them evenly distributed, but it is not a big problem at all. The opacity is great as well and it only needs two coats to be completely opaque. Another incredible thing about this polish is that it dries in no time.
The only bad thing I have to say about this polish is that it dries down a little gritty, but it is nothing a good top coat can't fix.

Close up!

I was positively surprised by this polish - the color and the formula is perfect!
What do you guys think about this beauty? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Cartoon

Hey guys!

Today I have some fun cartoon nails to share with you inspired by Cutepolish!

For the manicure I started off with a red base of By K. Denmark Oy-Mak on all my nails. Afterwards I followed this tutorial by Cutepolish using a small nail art brush and black and white acrylic paint. I finished everything off with a matte top coat of Essie Matte About You.

Close up!

I think this manicure is so fun!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments!

Stay polished.
- Louise

Rose Quartz

Hey guys!

Today I have some rose quartz nail art inspired by @nailsbyjema to share with you guys!

For the manicure I followed this tutorial by Nails By Jema using Essie Mademosielle and white acrylic paint.

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

Pearlescent

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of some pearlescent powder from Born Pretty Store (#39324).
I bought color #7, which is a pink to aqua blue to green powder (when over white)

I applied the powder over white (here I used Essence Wild White Ways) using the chrome powder technique by JauntyJuli. It was really easy to apply - I was actually surprised by how easy it was to use.
The only downside to this product is the fact that you can not use a regular top coat on top of it, as it will ruin the effect.

I think this powder is so beautiful! The pictures does not do them justice, but it was hard to capture the effect and I had to take pictures outside my light box to capture more of the effect, which unfortunately made the picture quality worse.
What do you guys think about this pearlescent powder? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise