Gradient

Hey guys!

Today I have some awesome gradient nail art to share with you.
This manicure is inspired by Annika of @simplepolishblog who recently won a trip to Australia with piCture pOlish - it is so great for her!

For the manicure I created a different crooked gradient on each nail with the five piCture pOlish shades: Freya's Cats, Dragonfly, Escapades, Kryptonite, and Glitch.

Unfortunately some of these shades are to close in color, but I like how this look turned out anyway!
What do you guys think about this gradient? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Palm Trees

Hey guys!

Today I have some summer nail art to share with you featuring palm trees on a pearlescent base!

For the manicure I started off with a pearlescent base made with pearlescent powder on top of a white base of Essence Wild White Ways on all my nails. Afterwards I freehanded the palm trees with a small nail art brush and black acrylic paint.

I finally figured out how to apply top coat on top of this beautiful pearlescent powder (I used the UNT Ready for Takeoff peel off base coat before the top coat, as it is water based) and I am so happy with the result!
What do you guys think about this manicure? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Clouds

Hey guys!

Today I have some simple nail art to share with you featuring little clouds!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of Essie Avenue Maintain on all my nails. Afterwards I dipped q-tips in the white nail polish Essence Wild White Ways and used them to create the clouds by dabbing the q-tip onto the nails.

Close up!

These nails match the Danish weather these days perfectly!
What do you guys think about this nail art? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Striping Tape

Hey guys!

Today I have a fun skittlette featuring lots and lots of striping tape inspired by my own skittlette from a few years ago and by @missbellatracey!

For the manicure I started off with a mint green base of OPI That's Hularious on all my nails except for my pinky which I covered completely in rows of silver and holographic silver striping tape. On my middle and ring finger I applied one line of holographic striping tape to make a french line.

Close up!

This manicure is so much fun!
What do you guys think about this striping tape nail art? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Stamping

Hey guys!

Today I have a fun negative space and stamping nail art inspired by @ludochka_t to share with you!

For the manicure I started off with a mint blue base of piCture pOlish Chillax on my pointer and thumb and a yellow base of piCture pOlish Sorbet on my pinky. On my middle and ring finger I used the same two polishes and some straight nail vinyls to create the negative space effect. Lastly I stamped the floral design on my middle and ring finger using MoYou London Pro 07 stamping plate and the black polish Essie Licorice.

I cannot decide if I think this is a nail fail or not!
What do you guys think about this skittlette? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise

Barbecue

Hey guys!

Yesterday my fiancé was having some friends over for a barbecue, which inspired me to make some barbecue nail art!

For the manicure I started off with a blue base of piCture pOlish Freya's Cats on all my nails, excepts for my pinky which I painted silver with Essie No Place Like Chrome. Afterwards I stamped with MoYou London Cook Book 06 stamping plate and Essie No Place Like Chrome on my middle and ring finger.

Close up!

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

Stay polished.
- Louise

China Glaze Flame-Boyant

Hey guys!

Today I have a swatch and review of China Glaze Flame-Boyant to share with you!
Flame-Boyant is a bright (almost neon) red creme.

The formula on this polish is perfect - it is a breeze to apply and even though it is on the thin side, it is not runny at all. The polish is really self-levelling, which means no streaks and an even opacity on the first coat. It did need two coats to be completely opaque though, but that is to be expected of shades like this. It dries down to a satin finish, so I do recommend a top coat to make it shine.

I think this shade is incredibly beautiful and perfect for summer!
What do you guys think about this nail polish? Let me know in the comments.

Stay polished.
- Louise