Graphic Ink Nail Art

Today I've got another stampicure for you! I hope you're not getting tired of them? ;) I love the outcome of this one! I'm a great fan of graphic patterns and the effect of playing with dark and pale.

The base is the amazing Ink from By K and the pattern is from MoYou plate Suki Collection-06 and I used Essence Glamour Girls.

How do you like this manicure?
Are you into graphic patterns?

New arrivals haul

A few days ago I got a parcel full of new beauties from USA! Nine new friends moved in :)

For the first time I going to give OPI's Nail Envy a try. The Essies are mainly for stamping. The rest is for pure pleasure ;)

As per usual a family picture first and then closer pics ;) Enjoy!

China Glaze OMG a UFO, Misa High Brow

Essie Nothing Else Metals, Essie No Place Like Chrome

Essie Penny Talk, Essie Good as Gold

OPI AmazON…AmazOFF, OPI Original Nail Envy

Did you see anything you liked?

Which are your best stamping polishes?

Textured Gradient Nails

For this Green Wednesday I've got a textured gradient in silver and turquoise for you!

The base is Isadora's fantastic Turquoise Crush! I keep coming back to this gorgeous polish time after time! Then I've sponged on another great Swedish textured polish, this time from Depend and their Rough Sparkles Collection released last summer. This is #2066.

I think the result is great! The gradient was best captured in a laid back angle hence the new hand position photos ;)

How do you like this manicure?

Have you tried textured gradients?

Wisteria Nails

It's been a while since I did a dotticure and a loooooong while since I was so pleased about one ;)

I've named this manicure Wisteria Nails but due to the color I guess you could also call it Grape Nails ;) However, since I'm a florist and not a wine maker (lol!) I prefer to call them Wisteria Nails. Wisteria is a such a beautiful plant (Blåregn in Swedish).

The base for this manicure is Bourjois Perle Illusion. The Wisteria is made with dotting tools and Color Club Wild At Heart and Kiko #428 River Green.

And oh! It's Nail Art Sunday today ;)

Source

How do you like my Wisteria Nails?

Takko Lacquer Electric Apple NYC - swatches and review

I was so happy when I managed to snap three Takko polishes last autumn and it's a pure shame I haven't tried them yet! But here is one of them - the slightly duo chrome Electric Apple NYC! As you can see in the pictures this polish has many faces depending on the lighting.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Type of polish: Shimmer/duochrome.

Number of coats: Two.

Formula: Excellent formula and so easy to apply! Surprisingly weak brush strokes.

Brush: Fairly wide straight cut brush.

Top Coat: Yes. 

Color accuracy in pictures: Accurate. 

Grade: 4+/5

This polish is unique in my collection and I love the glow of it! However, it's not very colorful so it's a 4+ from me :)

How do you like Electric Apple NYC?

Illamasqua Rare - swatches and review

It's the first of May today and I'm starting off this month with the brightest polish I own! So put on your sunglasses and take a look at the amazing yellow neon Rare from Illamasqua :)

GOOD TO KNOW:

Type of polish: Neon.

Number of coats: Two coats over a white cream.

Formula: Typical neon formula. Sheer and dries matte.

Brush: Straight cut medium brush.

Top Coat: Yes. 

Color accuracy in pictures: Accurate. 

Grade: 5+++++++/5

In spite of the neon qualities this is a polish I've owned and worn for years! The color is woooooooozers!!! Especially over a white cream.

How do you like Rare?
Are you in neon mood yet?