Floral french gradient tips

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It's really starting to feel like spring over here in the Netherlands! The first backyard afternoon teatime is a fact! The air feels incredibly soft compared to the winter chill and the sun has finally found its way back too :D

So what better way to celebrate than a happy design? I painted my tips white, taped them off using Liquid Palisade by Kiesque and proceeded to make a delicious gradient using Serum No. 5 Solar Power, Orange You Sunny and Raspberry Delight. These polishes are LIT! Hehehe

All it took was some acrylic paint and my detail brush to add some flowers and take this design up a notch!












I received Serum No. 5 Raspberry Delight as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Actual lace nail art

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OK so I know this one is a little bit crazy looking.... It's just something that I had in mind for a while now, and I HAD to try it out!

I have this sort of lace on a roll, it's basically just threads weaved together in a very open way. I wondered what this would look like on nails!

The end result is this weird creation, I encased the lace in gel top coat so the top is completely smooth and nothing snags or scratches.

Whaddaya think? Would you wear this?

Rainbow tech nail art

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It takes sunshine and rain to make rainbows. And sometimes, a dash of nail polish too!

Oooh and it glows!!! I used Parrot Polish Dakotas for the base and painted the design with white acrylic paint first. Then all I had to do was retrace it with some Serum No. 5 Glo-balt Blue, Kiwi Glow Now, Solar Power, Orange You Sunny, Raspberry Delight and Wisteria-ously Bright!









I received Parrot Polish Dakotas and Serum No. 5 Glo-balt Blue, Kiwi Glow Now, Raspberry Delights and Wisteria-ously Bright as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Dancing couple nail art

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Dancing with the feet is one thing, dancing with the heart is another.

It's worth taking a look at the background too because that took me a while to paint... maybe even longer than the couple itself :-p 

I used SuperChic Lacquer Splice & Hot Finger for the gradient. They work together so well! The accent nail was completely painted with acrylic paint.







 

I received SuperChic Splice & Hot Finger as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Chemistry nail art

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You and me, baby, we've got chemistry! Dump the stuff from the test tube into the Erlenmeyer and watch the reaction change colors ;-)

The base is Picture Polish Tingle, which is this perfect happy teal color that I should really use more often.

The color change is the magic of Masura 294-244 and 294-247, both thermal gel polishes that you can see in their full glory in my Masura review from 2016. They change from yellow & green when warm to pink & purple when cold, making them perfect for some cool nerdy chemistry nail art!


I received Masura 294-244 & 294-247 as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Negative space chrome kisses nail art

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Mwah! Whether you are single, going steady, engaged or married, come here and gimme a kissssss!!!

What you're seeing is the magic of Dragon Powder from What's Up Nails. I used it on the whole nail, then painted over it using black acrylic paint, negative-spacing the lips. I added a matte top coat in the end and voilá!











I received Dragon Powder from What's Up Nails as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Key lime nail art

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Here's a little slice of summer for ya, just hold on for a few more months and it will be back for real!

It's so juicy looking! I made a base gradient using Serum No. 5 Kiwi Glow Now? and Day Glow, and then just simply painted slices on top of it with white acrylic paint.

And well.... what would a Serum No. 5 mani be without a gorgeous glow?! I freaking LOVE this stuff!

I received Serum No. 5 Kiwi Glow Now? and Day Glow as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Fuzzy animal print nail art

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Aaaaahahaha this has me giggling!! And it's totally hand washing safe ;-)

I used acrylic paint to lay down the basic design of the prints in the right colors. Then I went over the prints with a gel top coat, sprinkled flocking powder on top and cured it under a UV light. then all that's left is removing the excess and voila!

It feels a bit weird at first, bristly, but you get used to it fast and it holds up nicely during daily wear :) Plus I giggle every time I look at my hands!

Glow roses nail art

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We haven't had a glow design in a while! There's a small hidden aspect about this one, because...

...even though it's white in the light, the stems & leaves glow green thanks to Serum No. 5 Budding Lights while the roses light up purple with Madam Glam After Dark.

I love how they almost seem like 2 different designs!

I have a couple of mystery grab bags left in my blog sale, to help me become an actual grownup with an apartment of my own :) Definitely check it out!






I received Madam Glam After Dark as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Lanterns in the night nail art

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Follow the path of lights to get to where you're going! Just... don't fall in the water :-p

The mesmerizing night sky is Tonic Polish Huckleberry Sparkle that I got from Color4Nails, look at the stars shining!!! I painted everything with acrylic paint and a tiny brush.

It's a little bit different from my usual landscapes, but I like it. It's mysterious and a little bit magical :)

There's still a few surprise packages left in my blog sale right here! 





I received Tonic Huckleberry Sparkle as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Pool table nail art

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Whaddaya do when it gets darn cold? You stay indoors and play pool is what you do! Teeny tiny pool as the case may be :-p

I used some green flocking powder for the 'table', it's so fluffy! I had these small plastic beads that worked amazingly well for the pool balls, I just had to paint them here and there. Aaaaand the cue is made from a wooden cocktail pick that I painted. Seems easy enough and yet the balls kept escaping! XD

Circuit board nail art

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Why did the capacitor kiss the diode? He just couldn't resistor XD

The base is Masura Sky Gardens that I reviewed a while ago. I used Madam Glam Perfect Black to paint the circuit board design, all of it, and then added some Green Menace & Silver Star chrome powders from Mitty for different parts of the design.

Be careful not to touch! This design is eeeeeelectric! High voltage!







I received Masura Sky Gardens, Madam Glam Perfect Black & Mitty powders as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Gummibears nail art

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These gummibears are such bad liars.... I can see right through them!

I had myself some fun with my clear 3D sculpting gel ;-) I mixed a couple of OPI Color Paints polishes with a blob of sculpting gel to build up the gummi bears bit by bit!

They are so SQUISHY!!!

Snowy landscape nail art

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The first snow has been sighted here in the Netherlands! It's not staying on the ground yet but gosh, it's pretty to watch :D Who knows, maybe tomorrow will be white!

I love doing landscapes like this. This was an easier one in the sense that there wasn't much detail to add, besides the trees.... but also hard because even when I was done, it felt unfinished, with all the white parts.

Hand painted with acrylic paint as always. I always use a polish base to paint on, and a polish top coat, so I kind of 'sandwich' the paint in between the layers of polish.

Boat ripples nail art

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Aye aye, matey! Water we going to do aboat all these ripples!!!

I used Madam Glam Jungle Beat for the sea and the ripples. It's almost too smooth to be real XD

The tiny little boat was made with a piece of balsa wood. It's really soft wood, almost like uhm.... foam? So it's easy to carve. I used a box cutter to carve the miniature boat, painted it, and voilá! Now all we need is tiny little people!








I received Madam Glam Jungle Beat as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Sign language nail art

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I've always wanted to learn sign language! I just know a couple of words, and the alphabet. Can you see what these hands are saying?

The base is the absolutely gorgeous Takko Lacquer Ruby Quartz that I got from Color4Nails. Isn't it magical? There's so much going on in real life that I can't even begin to show in a photo!

I painted the hands with acrylic paint. They could have been better, maybe they look a little bit dirty.... but hey, you have to be able to talk even if you have dirty hands!

Oh hey look! The nails are painted too!





I received Takko Lacquer Ruby Quartz as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Patronus nail art

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My mom and I are playing Lego Harry Potter on the Wii, and yes, my mom is super cool like that :-p The other day I was just kind of doodling on my nails, and a Patronus appeared! I added glow in the dark effects for kicks ;-)

I used a variety of Serum No. 5 polishes to draw the moon, the Patronus, and the.... I don't know what they are. Star speckles? I used Serum No. 5 Solar Power, Atomic Peach, Awesome Blossom, Raspberry Delight, and Guiding Lights.

The base is Artistic Nail Design No Taming My Twinkle and it's the perfect base for a starry night. It's also gorgeous on its own, as you can see in last year's review.

Also, don't forget about the Black Friday sale still going on for the rest of the weekend! You get 40% off of EVERYTHING in my shop, there's free worldwide shipping, and a lil' something extra in your package. You don't need a code, just throw stuff in your cart and enjoy!







I received Artistic Nail Design No Taming My Twinkle, as well as Serum No. 5 Raspberry Delight and Guiding Lights as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Rainy day nail art

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I have a secret... I kind of love walking in the rain! It's the ultimate feeling of freshness, like nature taking a shower, and when you get home it's awesome to warm back up!

Me and my mom got caught in a rainstorm the other day and it lifted my spirits :-p I guess I looked a lot like this lady here, except for a red coat instead of a yellow one!

If you like her, she's yours! This lady is in the shop right now as a charm, but I can hang her from a necklace or a keychain if you'd prefer. There's only one of her, once she's gone, that's it!

I used Picture Polish Lakodom for the base, it's the perfect balance between gloomy and fresh. The drops were made with What's Up Nails Alchemy powder, so magical when the nails move!











I received What's Up Nails Alchemy powder as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Fish in space nail art

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Fish. In. Spaaaaace! Did you know that fish actually really like to explore the unknown? They are so sofishticated!

The absolutely gorgeous base polish is Emily de Molly Too Many Moves that I got from Color4Nails. The shift is amazing!

On top, I sponged some SuperChic Lacquer 40 Winks, Cherub & Dopamine. They really add the sparkle to the galaxy base, I love it :D

I painted the design with acrylic paint. I spent a lot of time adding more different shades of the same color scheme, trying to give the fish depth and texture. 

Like 'em? They are available as earrings in my shop right now! I offer free shipping to anywhere in the world ;-)














I received all of the polishes in this article as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.  

Time for romance nail art

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I'm in the mood for romanc---- nope. I can't say it. Just give me your roses & chocolates and go home :-p

I started with a base of A England Nocturne that I got from Color4Nails. I painted the design with acrylic paint, and added various glitters from Twinkled T on top of a wet top coat. Maybe I shouldn't have done the lips, but I was caught up going with the flow :-p










I received A England Nocturne and the Twinkled T glitters as a press sample. Opinions expressed are 100% my own and not influenced in any way other than the quality of the product itself.