Abstract Penguins | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hi guys! Only a few prompts left :-(. What should I do with my life when this all ends? I will probably start doing Spring nail art haha. That is just how it goes, first it's Winter then we got Christmas and New Year and after all that, it's Spring. At least, that's how it feels like. After the holidays, I will most certainly wear neutrals for the next few weeks. But then it's Spring manicures! Alright, so today I want to show you my take on Penguins! Again, I choose to do an abstract, more wearable version of the prompt. So make sure to hit the jump to check out the details! <3

Bow for Bows | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hey guys! Today's prompt is presents/bows and I obviously went completely for the bows part haha. I have been meaning to do this kind of bow for so long now and this was the perfect occassion. I won't be going into detail about how you can create you own bow, but Abetweene on Youtube certainly will. I used her tutorial too ;-). And while you're there, check out her other tutorials, too. She is super creative and I love her videos. <3

Abstract Candy Cane | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hey guys! I hope you are enjoying my take on the Christmas challenge so far, I sure am! Today's prompt is Candy Canes. I did not want to stick with the usual candy cane pattern, so I made an abstract, more wearable version of the classic Christmas nail art. I was inspired by this manicure by Jin Soon Choi. It really caught my eye, because it looks so sleek and classy and I just had to recreate it. There are more pictures and details after the jump so make sure to check it out! <3

Fluffy Wrapping Paper | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hi guys! Today's prompt is 'Inspired by wrapping paper'. Well, I have to admit, I really didn't know what to do. I saw lots of gorgeous wrapping papers, but they weren't festive enough. And the festive ones were just too blah. So I took some ideas from a few different wrapping papers and I incorporated a few techniques I learned a while ago. And this is the result. Not too Christmassy, not too meh, and quite wearble. <3

Shine bright, Ornaments | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hey guys! Number four already, phew. So, today's prompt was ornaments and I decided to draw Christmas lights on my nails, hah. I was inspired by @usti_na on Instagram (make sure to check her out, because she is a genius). She has a short tutorial on her Instagram showing how to achieve this look and I more or less used the same technique so I won't go into detail in this post. Alright, I have some more pictures after the jump, so come on and take a look! <3

Silver & Gold Glitter Ornaments | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hi guys! The third prompt already. Today's theme is gold and silver glitter. I thought this was going the easiest prompt of all, but this is the only one I redid. I just did not know what I had to do, so I went for a gold and silver gradient. Nothing fancy, nothing creative, just a plain old gradient. Oh, well, it is a good nail art for the holidays. And with good I mean, easy and quick ;-). I got some more pictures and all the details after the jump!

Watercolour Christmas Trees | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hey guys! Are you ready for the second nail art in the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge? Well, I hope you are because here I am. Today's prompt is Christmas Trees. I really didn't feel like painting a classic Christmas tree on my nails so I began to think how I could make this prompt interesting for all of you. I personally love learning new techniques that are easy and quick to do and pretty much foolproof. So, may I present to you: my abstract Christmas trees inspired by watercolour tattoos. ;-) <3

Icy Snow Day | 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Hi guuuuuuys! This year, I will be participating again in the Challenge Your Nail Art 12 Days of Christmas challenge. YAS. I have been waiting a whole year to do this. At this point, I already created six looks, and I will to my bestest best to finish the complete challenge.

I am so excited, you don't even know. Last year, I created my looks using regular nail polish, like most people do. But this year I decided to do the challenge in GEL POLISH! Yes, gel polish! So for my gel polish ladies out there, my at-home-users or maybe my nail techs, I got you covered. Feel free to recreate my designs (with credit of course wink wink) and make sure to tag me so I can see them using the tag #LoveLifeLacquer12DoC.

Ok, now for today's challenge. Our first prompt is Snow Day. Aka, almost everything Christmassy is possible. I went for a shimmery icy snow day because I just like my glitter and shimmer :-D. Make sure to hit the jump for some close-ups because they are b-e-a-utiful! Love and kisses! <333

12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Vampy Ombré

Hi guys! Yesterday was the last day of the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge and that means: Freestyle! And yes, I am posting today. Why? Because I need to study, a lot. And now that the challenge is over I can fully commit to my books again *yaaay*. But first, I want to show you this vampy ombré manicure which is perfect for the holidays.

I was inspired by this bright-to-vampy gradient by Chalkboard Nails and my fingers have been itching ever since Sarah posted hers.

I used the sponge method and painted my nails one coat of red to achieve a seamless transition. 

Materials and polishes used for this manicure: 
Only You - Diabolique
Only you - Fabulous
Catrice - Black to the Routes
Cosmetic sponge

It is fun and easy to do and perfect if you do not have lots of time. Just make sure you tape your cuticles... :-D

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Classy wrapping paper!

Hi there! I am JUST in time to post my present nails (no, actually, I am just a liiiiittle too late). This was the last real prompt of the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. I wanted to do some very soft, feminine wrapping paper nails, et voilà, here they are!

I am so happy with the way they turned out. So soft and classy and just hmmm. And the cute bow tops it all off! YAS!

Materials and polishes used for this manicure:
OPI - Don't Bossa Nova Me Around
Gosh - Holographic Hero (reformulated)
Sinful Colors - Snow me white
Born Pretty Store - Striping brush

I hope you like my nail art design as much as I do. Please check out the talented ladies below and do not forget to leave them a comment! <3

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Ugly Sweater nails

Hi all! We are down to the last three manicures, it is going so faaaaast. So, today's prompt was ugly sweater nails. I had great plans for this one, GREAT plans. But it turned out.. not so great. But I spent too much time to paint this design and I really really really did not like painting it at all, so I did not bother to do something else. Well, I wanted to do again, but I was too frustrated. Woops. Anyway, if you would like to see some pictures, there is more after the jump!

Materials and polishes used for this manicure:
China Glaze - First Mate
Kiko - 236
White acrylic paint
Born Pretty Store - Striping brush
Born Pretty Store - Nail art brush
Born Pretty Store - Dotting tool

 I am sure the other participants did a great job so make sure to check them out below!

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Glittery Candy Canes

Hellooooo everyone! Today's theme is GLITTER. First I wanted to do Piggieluv's fun glitter manicure, but then I thought: hmmm maybe I want to do something more Christmassy. So I randomly start Googling and I came across this gorgeous Candy Cane design by Lucy's Stash. And I decided to give it a go!

Ahhhh, glitter! 



Materials and polishes used for this manicure:
Essie - Leading Lady
Sinful Colors - Snow me White
Only You - Diabolique
Catrice - Black to the Routes
Born Pretty Store - Striping brush
Born Pretty Store - Nail art brush
Born Pretty Store - Dotting tool

Everyone did a fabulous job as usual, so check out the designs below! And if you liked my design, make sure to leave me a comment! ;-) <3

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Christmas Decorations

Hi guys! Just in time I present you: my Christmas Decoration nail art. Later on I will tell you more about my inspiration and the polishes I used, so make sure to keep reading!

For this nail art design I was inspired by Shellnail1120 on Instagram, in particular this Christmassy design. I love love love everything about her manicure. And I wish I had the same glitters and rhinestones, so my design would turn out a bit better.

Materials and polishes used for this design:
Sinful Colors - Snow me white
Catrice - Goldfinger
Fine gold glitter
Small beads (Born Pretty Store)
Round 2 mm rhinestones (Born Pretty Store)
Elliptic rhinestones (Born Pretty Store)
Hex glitters (Born Pretty Store)
Some cheap small rhinestones

As always, make sure to check out the ladies below!

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Red & Green Plaid Nails!

Hello there! We are over halfway the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. Phewwww. Today's prompt was red and green, so I created some Christmassy plaid nails. Make sure to keep reading for the details!

I have been wanting to do plaid nails for a veeeeery long time. A while ago, I posted red and black plaid nails on my Instagram, but I never blogged about them. So, here I am with a second attempt and I like them so so much.

I used Nailgasm's tutorial on plaid nails, which is very easy and clear, you should definitely check it out!

Polishes and material used for this manicure:
Only You - Diabolique
Essence - All Access
Kiko - 297
Catrice - Goldfinger
Born Pretty Store - Striping brush

 I mixed one drop of All Access, 297 and Goldfinger to achieve my perfect Christmas green.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and if you did make sure to leave a comment below!

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Minion Santa!

Hey all! Today's prompt is Santa of Elves. I was sure I wanted to paint Santa, but I did not really want a reaaal Santa. So I randomly start searching on Google when I stumbled upon Minion Santa! If you want to see some detailed pictures or know what polishes I used, then there is more after the jump.

For this mani, I was inspired by Nailstorming. I thought it was so cute and I just could not resist re-creating it.

Polishes used for this mani:
Sinful Colors - Snow me white
Catrice - Black to the Routes
Catrice - Birdy Reloaded!
Only You - Diabolique
Kiko - 328
Cadillacquer - Glowing Christmas

As always, make sure to check out some more Santas or Elves below. And let me know what you think in the comments!

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12 Days of Christmas Challenge: Christmas Trees

Hay guys!

The prompt of the Christmas nail art challenge today is Christmas trees! Yay!

When I saw the prompt, I immediately knew what I wanted to do: mini Christmas trees. And here we are :D.

Nail polishes used for this mani:
Sinful Colors - Snow me white
Catrice - Black to the roots
Catrice - Birdy reloaded!
Catrice - Goldfinger
Kiko - 297
Kiko - 324
Cadillacquer - Glowing Christmas
Cadillacquer - Night Clouds
Cadillacquer - Between two Fir Trees

Make sure to check out the manis of all wonderful ladies who participate in the challenge! 

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Cadillacquer Christmas Collection

Christmas Collection? Is it that time already? YES IT IS, WHOO! That means.. Christmas polishes aaaaall over te place, yes! Cadillacquer released their Christmas Collection last week, and I have some swatches for you.

The formula on all four polishes is good. They apply nicely, dry fairly quick and they are PACKED with glitter and shimmer.
For my swatches, I used 3 coats and 1-2 layers of topcoat. All pictures are made with flash unless otherwise stated.

12 Days of Christmas: Gifts

Quick post!
Yep, I am late, AGAIN. But I am catching up, or at least I'm trying. I don't have a lot of time to design something complicated, so this cute bow has to do the for the theme of today (actually of Friday), which is Gifts!

I used Ooh La Lacquer - Beware of the Plastics as a base colour. For the bow I used Kiko - 236, NYC - City Blackout and nail art brushes from Born Pretty Store.

Oh yeah, you can buy Ooh La Lacquer on Etsy!

12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movie

Gotta be having déjà vu?! Yes, I was lazy and I used this manicure as a base for my Snowmen nails.

So what Holiday Movie inspired me? Well, it's Blauwteen Het Kerstelfje, or Bluetoes The Christmas Elf!

It was my favourite Christmas movie when I was little and it's just super cute and hmm!

And for the ones who don't know who Bluetoes is, check him out here!

Oh yeah, my nails represent his blue toes, OBVIOUS.

So I basically used the same as yesterday, minus the acrylic paints and nail art brushes.

12 Days of Christmas: Snowmen

Yes, yes, I know, I'm ridiculously late with the Snowmen nails. Normally, I had to post these on Sunday and today I had to post my nails inspired by a holiday movie. I'll post my holiday movie nails tomorrow, pinky promise.

So, for this manicure I used:
  - Bourjois Bleu Water
  - Only You White French
  - Acrylic paints
  - Nail art brushes from Born Pretty Store
  - Essence Top Sealer

And I used this tutorial for the snowman. And I used the sponge technique for the gradient!