Manicure Monday: Skinfood Milk Creamy Nail 0R006 Orange Milk

Happy Monday! Today I bring you, possibly the cutest polish ever.... Skinfood's Milk Creamy Nail in "Orange Milk"!

Orange Milk is a cute pastel light orange polish with a hint of peach to it. It has a milky/runny consistency, now I can see why it is contained in a baby bottle. So cute!

How adorable is the baby bottle packaging of this polish?! It even has "mL" measurements on the side of it, ahh!! Also, the handle of the baby bottle shape was actually very enjoyable to use. It made applying the polish very easy. I kind of wish every nail polish out there would put this handle shape on their bottle now!

You definitely have to apply 3+ coats for full opacity or else it might end up looking uneven. The polish glided on smoothly and had a shiny creme finish. For my nails above, I applied my Sally Hansen Diamond Shine Base & Top Coat for extra gloss.

Skin Food's Milk Creamy Nails in Orange Cream is the perfect pastel orange! It definitely gives my nails that cute touch & is so perfect for Spring/Summer.

As always, thank you so much for reading!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI Toucan Do It If You Try

Happy Monday Loves! Today's Mani Monday is OPI's "Toucan Do It If You Try", let's check it out below!

Toucan Do It If You Try is a coral orange-y creme polish. Since it has been so sunny where I live, I wanted something fun & bright on my nails!

For my nails above, I applied 2 coats for full opacity & as always I use my "out the door" top coat to seal it off. The formula was absolutely perfect, it applied very smoothly and evenly.

If you are looking for a coral polish with a good hint of orange to it, definitely try this one out! I am loving the clean, freshness of orange on my nails. It's something very fun and different! I would totally pair this polish with a bright orange lip as well. Ahhh.... Spring is near!

Thank you so much for reading & wishing you all an amazing week ahead.

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

HAPPY 1ST MONDAY OF THE NEW YEAR LOVES!! I cannot believe it is 2015 already, that is cray! Today's Mani Monday is OPI's "Lincoln Park After Dark". I actually wore this for NYE so lets check it out below.

Lincoln Park After Dark is a deep purple (eggplant/plum) polish with a creme finish. On the nails, it does look like a black polish but not as harsh. It has a beautiful shiny sheen to it even without top coat. I think this will look flattering on any skin tone!

The formula is excellent & it applied smoothly and evenly in just 2 coats. This polish is super classy & elegant. Definitely a softer alternative to a black polish & it is great for all seasons and occasions!

As always, thank you so much for reading. Wishing you an amazing 2015!!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI Princesses Rule!

Happy Monday Darlings! Today's Manicure Monday is a super special one, OPI's "Princesses Rule". If you follow me on my main (DafyneMeBella) or vlog (VlogsWithLinda) You Tube channel you would already know that I announced the gender of our baby! IT'S A GIRL!!! My husband Allan & I are super happy and cannot wait to meet our beautiful baby girl. 

I thought this polish would only be appropriate. Let's check it out below!

"Princesses Rule" is a absolutely gorgeous sheer baby pink shimmer shade. The shimmers are silver, which almost makes it look like it has a foil finish.  It's a very flattering "healthy" looking pink- brightens your skin! OPI makes the best sheer crystal polishes in my opinion. It applies so smoothly & easily. What I love most about this polish is that it is very versatile. If you prefer a more subtle look, 1 coat gets you a sheer, clear with a hint of light pink shimmer to your nails. I applied 2 coats for my nails but if you want a more dramatic shimmer nails with the fullest opacity, definitely apply 3. Another reason why I love this polish so much is it has a quick drying time, yay!

Out in the sun my nails look so pretty & sparkly! Definitely made for a princess & I can't stop staring at it. My baby girl is going to be my little princess and I couldn't think of a better polish than OPI's Princesses Rule to go with my very special announcement!

Thank you so much for reading & for being on this amazing journey with me. Love you all so much!! Mmuah.

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI Malaga Wine

Happy Monday Loves! I hope you had a restful weekend. Today's Mani Monday is OPI's "Malaga Wine".

This creme polish is a gorgeous deep wine red. It applied smoothly & 2 coats is all you need for full opacity!

Malaga Wine would look beautiful on any skin tone & I think it would look great on the toes as well. It has a glossy finish and is the perfect red for any holiday party. If you are looking for a rich red polish, I highly recommend this one! You will LOVE it.

As always, thank you so much for reading. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI Alpine Snow

Happy Monday! Since there is snow right outside my window right now, I thought this polish would be only appropriate! Let's check out "Alpine Snow" by OPI down below.

I absolutely love creme polishes & this one is just that! Alpine snow is a crisp, white creme polish & I applied 1 thin coat first & than a thicker 2nd coat to even it out.

I love white polishes on my nails because it makes it look super clean & refreshing!

Thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a great week ahead. Stay warm!!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: Essie Mademoiselle

Happy Monday! After last week's red polish, I was in the mood for a lighter/clean/fresh look for my nails. Today's Mani Monday is "Mademoiselle" by Essie. Let's check it out below!

This polish is also known as the "grown up pink polish", perfect statement in my opinion! Mademoiselle is a sheer, milky light pink shade. It is very versatile, as you can apply just 1 coat for a sheer natural look or up to 3-4 coats for a more opaque look.

I was super patient today & applied 4 coats for the fullest opacity. Formula went on super smoothly & evenly. My nails look so glossy (with or without top coat) & it will look flattering on any skin tone.

If you are looking for the perfect polish for your French manicures, I highly recommend this one!

 

Classic polishes never go out of style & Essie's Mademoiselle definitely needs to be a staple in every nail polish collection!

Thank you so much for reading & hope you have a fantastic week ahead!!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: Sonia Kashuk Scarlet Starlet

Hi Darlings! Hope you all had a spooky Halloween weekend & Happy Monday! Now that Halloween is over with, it's time to look forward to the Holidays! Today's Mani Monday is Sonia Kashuk's "Scarlet Starlet" & is perfect for your upcoming Holiday events. Let's take a look below!

Scarlet Starlet is a beautiful, classic blue based red polish. I definitely feel a bit sultry & star-like with this lacquer on, like I need a sparkly dress on & a microphone in my hands!

As you all know by now, I adore Sonia Kashuk polishes because of how smooth it applies & the formula never disappoints. This polish got opaque with 2 coats & went on effortlessly!

Definitely check out this polish if you want more of a deeper, seductive red shade on your nails! Thank you so much for reading & wishing you a great week ahead.

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI Over The Taupe

Happy Monday Loves! Hope you all had a restful & relaxing weekend. My sister introduced me to this polish from O.P.I. called "Over The Taupe" a few years ago & since then I was obsessed!! I usually pull out this polish during the Fall season because it just makes me feel nice & cozy. Let's take a look below!

Over The Taupe is a warm, milk chocolate, taupe creme polish (love!).

It applied beautifully, even though the formula is on the runnier side. 2 coats got it to full opacity!

Pair O.P.I.'s Over The Taupe polish with a warm cozy sweater & you are all set for Fall! I hope you have a wonderful week ahead & thank you so much for reading!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: Sonia Kashuk Wicked Attraction

Happy Monday Loves! It has definitely been awhile since I last did a Mani Monday post (due to the big move I recently did). I wanted to get back into it with a gorgeous Fall polish from Sonia Kashuk called "Wicked Attraction". Let's check it out below!

Wicked Attraction is a gorgeous deep, rich, vampy red/burgundy shade. Definitely a great name for it & what makes it so "wicked" is that this polish does have a hint of black in it as well.

You guys know I LOVE Sonia Kashuk's polishes & this polish applied smoothly and got opaque with 2 coats. The finish is shiny but I applied a coat of my out the door top coat as well!

Sonia Kashuk's Wicked Attraction leaves my nails with a bold look for Fall. To attract even more wickedness ^___~, pair this polish with a vampy lip & you are all set for a Fall look!

Thank you so much for reading & hope you have a wonderful week!!

Love, Linda

Manicure Monday: OPI I Theodora You

Happy Monday & Labour Day long weekend my loves! Today's Mani Monday is a very special one to me. Today, September 1st is my 1 year wedding anniversary & this is the polish I wore for my wedding last year! Let's check out OPI's I Theodora You (such a cute name & perfect for the big day) down below!

"I Theodora You" is a pretty, sheer, soft, light, baby pink shade. 

I applied 3 coats to get the polish to full opacity, since it is a sheer polish. Very easy sheer polish to work with. Formula glided on my nails effortlessly with no streaking! Even without top coat, it left my nails with a beautiful shine. Of course, I still went ahead and applied a coat of my out the door top coat.

OPI's I Theodora You is such a classic, clean & the perfect polish for bridal wear. This is probably a polish I would reach for constantly because of how chic it makes my fingers/hands look! 

Thank you so much for reading & I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

Time to go celebrate with my darling hubby❤

Love, Linda

Allan, I feel so lucky & grateful that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. Thank you so much for an amazing 1st year of marriage. Not one day goes by where you don't make me laugh and feel so loved. I love you so much my best friend & better half. Happy Anniversary Babe!