Tag: Fall Beauty Trends

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Magnetic Autumn Leaves 🍂

Hello loves & happy Friday! The weekend is (almost) upon us.

Today I’m sharing a fun, & easy, Autumn look using magnetic nail polish & nail vinyls. Sometimes, I don’t want a crazy nail art look, but I still want something eye catching. This look was exactly what I was looking for.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Base Coat
  • Top Coat: Sinful Colors Power Paint Top Coat + Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
  • China Glaze Private Side Eyes *PR
  • Starrily Magma *PR
  • NailStuff Essentials Raven *PR
  • Starrily Magnet
  • What’s Up Beauty Canada Flag Vinyls

I liked adding Magma over Private Side Eyes because the scattered holo show through in some light which is fun. It’s subtle, but it’s definitely there. The leaves are also definitely a subtle addition, but that was what I was going for — I wanted them to be a surprise you notice depending on how you move your nail.

It also inspired me to try the opposite way — using a black base colour, & then using the magnetic for the leaves. I’ll definitely be trying that one next.

What do you think of my magnetic maple leaf nails? Do you like the subtle effect this design has?

It’s been too long since I pulled out nail vinyls, so I think I need to do it more often — & maybe even buy myself some new ones for Halloween/Christmas! I don’t think I’ve purchased any in at least 5 years which is kind of crazy. So obviously I need to go shopping!

Happy Friday!

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Hand painted Autumn Floral 🌻

Hello lovelies & happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend.

It was chilly, & seasonal, & I definitely was adding some pumpkin spice to my coffee. I’m just loving this weather so much. It makes me the happiest! You know what else makes me happy? Floral on my nails. Especially when it’s a floral to match the Autumn vibes. So I’m excited to share this look I hand painted.

Originally I was going for sunflowers, but they kind of transformed into marigolds (maybe?). Some kind of Fall flower for sure.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: Essie Hard To Resist Strengthner
  • Top Coat: Sinful Colors Power Paint Top Coat + Essie Speed Setter
  • Essie Bordeaux
  • Essie Fall for NYC
  • Essie Set in Sandstone
  • Essie Willow in the Wind
  • Essie Off Tropic
  • Essie Expressie Take the Espresso
  • NailStuff 7mm Liner Brush

How pretty did these turn out? Do I know what flower they actually are? no idea! But do I love them regardless? Absolutely!

What do you think of my Autumn floral? Have you missed my flower designs? I haven’t done very many in the last little while, so it was fun to stretch my nail art skills with these.

Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below, & for fun share what your favourite part of Fall is (since it is officially Autumn on the calendar as of tomorrow). Now that our days are getting more crisp, & cool, & I am loving every moment but especially the Fall themed drinks!

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SWATCH SUNDAY — Essie High Voltage Vinyl (Essie Fall 2021 Collection)

Good morning lovelies & happy Sunday. I hope everyone is having a beautiful weekend! The weather here is perfect Autumn weather — cool enough to wear a light jacket, but not too cold I can’t still wear my favourite skirts. Definitely my favourite time of year.

So naturally, let’s show off some Fall nail polish. & I feel like I’ve found the perfect shade for the occasion: Essie High Voltage Vinyl.

2 coats + top coat

Described on the Essie site as a “warm rockin’ onyx green nail polish amped up with refined gold pearl” I feel like this colour screams early Autumn. The green is a beautiful dark green which is complimented perfectly by the bronze-y gold. The dark shimmer is really pretty, & applied surprisingly smooth with subtle brush strokes (it kind of just looks more like the finish, & less like me mucking up.)

Green isn’t usually a colour I reach for to wear on its own, but I like that this one is a little bit different & that underlying gold shimmer is doing something to me! It just screams Autumn, & sweater weather. Could you imagine this guy with a coat of Essie Shine of the Times over top? I bet it would be absolutely stunning (& I wish I had thought of it when I put this shade on… rather than when I was writing this blog post! Next time!)

Sadly, looking online it doesn’t look like this shade is available for purchase, which makes me sad because it’s such a fun shade for this time of year. I’m sure there is a beautiful dupe out there though!

What do you think of Essie High Voltage Vinyl? Do you think it’s a beautiful Autumnal shade? Would you wear this unique green nail polish?

I’d love to know your thoughts & what you’re currently wearing on your nails right now.

Happy Sunday!

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