My first Nail Art!

I have seen Nail Art on peoples fingers, on Instagram and on Tumbler. I have always wanted to try making Nail Art, but thought my hands would be to shaky, so I never tried.
After getting the Debora Lippmann nail polish I decided to give it a go.
I came up with this easy design. Stripes and glitter. I know you have probably seen something like this before but you got to start somewhere right?

You need three nail polishes. One to use as your base, one lighter color to make vertical stripes with and a glitter polish. I used a thin paint brush to make the stripes with. Remember to wash your brush right away or the nail polish might ruin it.
You don't have to go out and buy new nail polishes, but use the colors you already have at home.

Maybe you can invited a friend over for a girls night. It might be easier to have someone else paint your nails and then you can paint theirs :)
Much cheaper then getting your nails done and it is a lot of fun!

Have you ever done Nail Art before?
Maybe you know some good step by step tutorials to share?


I hope you have  a wonderful weekend!!

- Vanillamilla

French Tip

I think a French tip manicure is elegant and classy, but it can also be very fun if you experiment with different colors on the tip. I was gifted this light blue nail polish by my bf a while back. It is called Blue Orchid and is from the brand Deborah Lippmann. I was very exited to receive this nail polish, because I have always wanted to try a Deborah Lippmann nail polish.

I used the color Blue Orchid on the tips and Sparitual Wellness on the whole nail. Wellness is a sheer light pink color. You don't have to use a blue color on the tip like I did, you can experiment with other colors like; pink, purple, yellow, orange and lime green.

The French tip tapes I used you can find in most drugstores. I know Essence sells a pretty cheap one.



 What is your favourite nail designs ?


Have a great week!

-Vanillamilla

Three Summer Colours

Summer is here! I love looking out my window and seeing clear skies.
The lazy days of sitting in the grass either enjoyed with books,
coffee or friends.
Summer is all about happy times and bright colours. The same goes
for my nails. The brighter the better!
The three colours that keep rotating on my fingers in the Summer are :
Zoya Kylie and Willow and Sparitual Dreamsicle.

Zoya Kylie is the perfect mix of pink, peach and red.

Zoya Willow is a neutral but also fun peach colour. Peaches are one of my favourite fruits and I think
that's the reason the why I love this colour.

Sparitual in Dreamsicle. This is a neon bright pink, which reminds me of watermelon,which reminds
me of laying by the beach or swimming in the ocean.

Swatches inside.

Swatches Outside in daylight.

Summer is about hanging out outside. To enjoy new food, to barbecue, to read, to swim, and to

go for walks in the mountain. Summer is about experiences and happy moments with family and friends.

 

- What's your favorite thing about Summer, and what's your favorite Summer nail polish? -

I hope you will have a great Summer Day!

 

 

 

 

-Vanillamilla



 

Glittery Nails

I was grocery shopping in Whole Foods the other day. By chance I came across a small stand with nail polishes.
The nail polish was called "Suncoat Girl". It said it was water based so it's suppose to be much safer in terms of toxic levels. The polish is made for young girls 3+, so I would imagine it to be pretty natural. I put the nail polish bottle in my grocery cart and I am so happy I did.

The color I got is "Fairy Glitter". It's a transparent glittery nail polish with a pink tint to it. It last for about 3 days, and then you can peel it off. No nail polish remover needed! You do have to keep your hands away from water for about 2 hours after you paint them to let the nail polish cure. So I paint them at night.
I would also use a water based top coat to make the nail polish less matte and boring.
I think this is a nice everyday color, and I kind of what to try some of their other colors. If any of you have tried Suncoat before please let me know how they worked for you?

What's your favorite nail polish brand? :)






- Vanillamilla