The Daily Nail: 2 Holiday Nail Ideas (+ Tutorials!)

1.) Golden-Red Half-Moon Nails

I love the combination of red and golden nail polish: so festive! Especially when worn as half-moon nails which are -really- super easy to do!

TUTORIAL:
• Apply a base coat on to your nails.
• Add one coat of an opaque golden nail polish (you may want to go over it in case it doesn't cover perfectly).
• Let COMPLETELY dry.
• Put one reinforcement ring on each of your nail, creating a half-moon shape.
• Use an opaque (bloody) red nail polish and paint the rest of your nails.
• Let dry properly.
• Carefully remove the reinforcement rings and apply a clear top coat.

2.) Easy Peasy Candy Cane Nails

These cute candy cane nails look very special, but are in fact easy to make (if you have a steady hand!).

TUTORIAL:
• Apply a base coat.
• Add one coat of an opaque, solid red nail polish on to your nails.
• Use a white striper or a french nails tip painter to create diagonal stripes on your nails. I painted 3 stripes on each of my fingers except for the thumbs: on those I added one more stripe. Do as many as you nail length lets you!
• Apply a glittery red nail polish on to your nails.

P.S.
- second look & tutorial borrowed from youtube.com/cutepolish, but tried and tested (and loved!) all by myself :)
- for the second look I used essence's nail polish duo in 'applause applause' from the Circus Circus LE


I hope that you liked this post!


HAPPY HOLIDAYS ♥

Love,
Nathalie x

QUIZ: What's your perfect holiday makeup?

Hey guys!
I know that a lot of you are probably struggling with what makeup you're going to wear this christmas. I admit that it's a little early to think about it now, but when you have a clue about how your makeup should look like, you still got thechance to get your hands on the cute (LIMITED!) holiday collections by MAC, Sleek, Chanel etc.
So let's just jump right into it!

1.) Are you into wearing glitter?
A: Well, depends on where and how much.
B: Oh yes, I love glitter!
C: Hell, no!

2.) Do you want your makeup to be more subtle or more eye-catching?
A: Eye-Catching, please!
B: A little bit of both, I would say.
C: Subtle, but festive, is what I want.

3.) Do you like trying out (glamorous) colors when it comes to makeup?
A: Yeah, I do!
B: No, not really.
C: Yes, but only subtle ones like some berry shades.

Mostly A: Tiffany's Deep Purple Smokey Eye
This look is perfect for everyone who likes to try out some color, but who also wants to looks glamorous and festive. Dark purple is very noble and combined with some shimmery grey shades, it makes the perfect holiday look for you!




Mostly B: Allison's Shimmery Grey Eye
If you're not into wearing colors, but into glitter even more, this is the perfect look for you! A shimmery grey smokey eye is always gorgeous, combined with the highlighter and the shimmery lips, it's a wonderful holiday look.



Mostly C: Ingrid's Subtle Brown Eye + Berry Lips
If you're one of those who tend to love and wear warmer colors, then this is your look. The warm brown eye makeup matches the beautiful berry lip.





Note: The videos are just suggestions for you that are supposed to guide you. Use the makeup that you have (or that you're going to buy: We all go a little crazy before christmas!). You can totally change the looks, my tips:
• Look A/B/C: Add false lashes if the eyes are not dramatic enough for you.
• Look C: Apply a berry lipstick (and not a lipstain) to achieve more coverage and a deeper color.
• Look A: If you don't like purple, use a dark green or blue.


I really hope that you enjoyed this post!
Have fun playing around with your makeup to find out which look is YOUR look!

Lots of love,
Nathalie T

La crème de la crème of youtube beauty gurus

Hey guys!
As promised, I'm going to do my post about my favorite youtube beauty channels today. I discovered them over a good 6 months, so you can be sure that I really like them and that their tips are good. Of course this is just my personal opinion!

Juicystar07

Who is she? Laura "Blair" Fowler (18) is a MUST for everyone who starts watching youtube makeup videos. Her channel has already received over 154 millions views. In 2011, she had a background role in the Disney movie 'Prom'.
What does she do? On her beauty channel, there are lots of haul videos and really good makeup tutorials. Blair also owns a vlog channel (otherjuicystar07). She and her sister Elle own the website elleandblair.com and on top of that, the two just released a cell phone accessory line called 'Cellairis'. They also own an online shop for personalized stuff called shopglitzyglam.com.
Twitter & Facebook? @juicystar007 & blairfowlerofficial

Allthatglitters21

Who is she? Lisa "Elle" Fowler (23) is Blair's older sister. She had started doing youtube videos first and made Blair start doing them. She shares an appartment in L.A. with Blair who she considers her best friend.
What does she do? Elle does a lot of good series like 'Back To School Series', 'Travel Series' or 'Beauty DIY'. She also runs a vlog channel (EllesGlitterGossip). For the rest, see above.
Twitter & Facebook? @ellefowler & ellefowlerofficial

Missglamorazzi

Who is she? Ingrid (22) is youtube's sweetheart. She has already been featured in 'Seventeen' Magazine as a Beauty Smartie.
What does she do? Ingrid does very good makeup tutorials (like a sweatproof one for summer) or just how to wing out your eye liner perfectly. Her vlog channel is really funny (TheGridMonster).
Twitter & Facebook? @missglamorazzi & Missglamorazzi

Amarixe

Who is she? Allison (22) has not one of the most famous channels, but is definitely worth watching!
What does she do? Allison has great makeup tutorials (easy to do!) on her channel as well as some really good videos such as 'Q&A: Beauty', reviews and nail polish related videos. Also check out her vlog channel (Allisonvlogs) for more personal videos!
Twitter & Facebook Website? @amarixe & amarixe.com

Glamourista16

Who is she? Caitlin (17) started blogging only last year, but has already raised more than 60,000 subscribers. She has already been featured on teenvogue.com.
What does she do? Caitlin makes really good, usually wearable makeup tutorials, but also nail tutorials.
Twitter & Facebook? @glamourista16 (you must send a follow request) & Glamourista16

MacBarbie07

Who is she? California Gurl Bethany (15 ) started blogging/vlogging in 2009 at the age of 13. As glamourista16, she has been featured on teenvogue.com.
What does she do? Amazing hair tutorials! The tags (e.g. Fall loves) are must-sees!
Twitter & Facebook? @Macbarbie07 & MacBarbie07

FleurDeForce

Who is she? Fleur (23) from London, England decided to start filming videos after showing one to her mom.
What does she do? She owns an amazing blog (fleudeforce.blogspot.com)!! Besides that, really good reviews and tutorials.
Twitter & Facebook? @Fleurdeforce & Fleur de Force

MakeupByTiffanyD

Who is she? Tiffany is probably one of the "older" youtube bloggers, but she's one of the best! Definitely make sure to check out her channel!
What does he do? Makeup tutorials to die for (so simple and wearable!), good basic videos (like "How to contour your face"). Also check out her blog! (makeupbytiffanyd.blogspot.com)
Twitter & Facebook? @TiffanyLD & Makeupbytiffanyd

MissJessicaHarlow

Who is she? Jessica Harlow started blogging in 2009 and is says she is addicted to glamour and fashion.
What does she do? A really nice blog (jessicaharlow.com), super quick and amazing makeup tutorials and she always cheers you up by using a sweet quote at the end of each video.
Twitter & Facebook? @JessicaHarlow & Jessica Harlow


So ..these are currently all of my favorite beauty channels on youtube. If you guys know any other interesting channels, let me know in the comments!

x Nathalie

Travel Makeup Bag Necessities

 Hey guys!

So.... I have been watching lots of youtube beauty videos lately (post about my favorites coming soon!). I really loved the Travel Makeup Bag videos, so I decided to blog about my essentials.

I'd be VERY interested in what YOU guys have in your travel makeup bags, so please leave a comment because I'm really curious!

OK, but let's start:

• Hand Sanitizer

I really think it's important to have one with you, because you never know what you will get in contact with and I think it's really horrible not to have water and soap then. That's the reason why I always carry around it with me (have I mentioned it also kills bacteria & viruses?) I like to use it before and after lunch or whenever I feel like my hands are dirty.



• Blotting Paper

This is an optional necessity depending on your skin type. I unfortunately have very oily skin, therefore I never leave the house without paper. It soaks off the sebum and the sweat from your skin, and I absolutely love it! These are from MAC, btw.

• Powder in my skin tone

After using blotting paper, I always feel like my skin is still too shiny, so I usually take out my powder box and mattify my skin with it. My favorite is the Maybelline Dream Matte Powder, I really like the finish it gives me.

• Original Carmex Jar

I have tried out so many chapsticks, but this one is the only one that is really able to repare my lips completely in a short time. I even smear it on my cuticles sometimes if I don't have a cuticle gel or something. I SWEAR BY IT!

• Boots Essentials Lip Salve Original (or any other chapstick that you love)

I discovered this chapstick when I was in England last year, and this is my absolute favorite chapstick. It really protects my lips without "overcaring" (is that a word?!) them. I also own the tinted lip salve and the Strawberry flavored one because I really love them!

• Nude Lipgloss

Lipgloss is something very essential for me. I prefer lipgloss over lipstick, it's just lighter and I feel it's more comfortable to wear. I always have a nude color with me because it works with every outfit and in every situation (you never know!) The picture above shows Jouer Lipgloss in color 'wind'.

• Hand Cream

No question. Every girl/woman should own hand cream & carry it! At the moment I love "Hand Food" by Soap & Glory, the smell is amazing and it really moisturizes my skin.

• Hair ties and bobby pins

My hair is constantly driving me crazy, so that's why I always have bobby pins and hair ties with me.


These are my personal essentials!

x Nathalie