So I bought Essie Carry On over a year ago on Amazon, and somehow only now I’m posting a Swatch & Review. 😛 Just painted my nails again with “Carry On”, and yes, we are in the middle of July, but its hard to resist this bold burgundy shade. This mani is VAMP. With a capital V. A perfect, gorgeous brownish plum color that is just perfect for the Fall...
Newest Obsession: Essie Cashmere Matte Collection
Essie has a new collection! Its called Essie Cashmere Matte Collection. aren’t they pretty? They are matte, meaning no shine Comfy in Cashmere – mauve with deep velvet undertones wrap me up – whisper soft pink just stiched – warm pearly-plush pink all eyes on nudes – camel-hued neutral tone coat couture – sultry satin greige beneath deep purple shimmer spun in luxe – sophisticated matte blue-black what do you...
Ask The Essie Creator: The Nail Polish Queen Answers All
“If a woman’s nails aren’t done, she’s not totally dressed,” says Essie Weingarten. “And, being well-manicured makes us feel good—it’s better than any psychiatrist.” Weingarten should know—she’s the founder and president of Essie Cosmetics, a.k.a she’s the essie creator and the reigning expert on all things nail-related. Since launching her namesake Essie nail polish line back in 1981, she has released over 900 polishes sold around the world and helped...
Essie Marshmallow Nail Polish Swatch & Review
Essie’s “Marshmallow” is described by essie as a cloudy sheer white, perfect for a french manicure. Not at all. While essie promotes this shade as sheer, it is milky, streaky and extremely difficult to apply uniformly for a french manicure. However at 3 coats, its completely opaque and perfect....
Essie Tutorial: Gold Studded Nails How To
nail art: gold studded you’ve got an embellished luxe look all buttoned up with row after row of glittering gold studs. Step 1: Hydrate with apricot cuticle oil. Step 2: Clean then prep nail with an essie base coat or treatment. Step 3: Apply two coats of after school boy blazer. Let dry. Step 4: Using good as gold and a toothpick, create two even rows of small dots, forming...
Essie’s Free Cuticle Oil Sample (USA only)
Essie is offering a free cuticle oil sample (Essie Apricot cuticle oil) Fine Print: By mail. While supplies last. Limit (1) sample per household. Samples are only available to consumers in the United States. The sample will be shipped to you in 6 to 8 weeks. This offer is while supplies last, so get yours today! xoxo, Emmy...
Essie Mesmerize (Mezmerize) Swatch & Review
This shade is has two names; Mesmerize and Mezmerize and is a dupe for OPI’s “Dating a Royal”. Swatch/Picture Gallery Review Its funny because on the official Essie page, the color is listed as mezmerize (with a z). But EVERY store that sells this item (Amazon, Target, Ulta), the color is listed as mesmerize (with a s). Maybe Essie decided to change the spelling at the last minute? This is...
Essie: Sew Psyched Nail Polish Review (Fall 2010 Collection)
Product: Essie Fall 2010 Collection, Sew Psyched Color: a cashmere-soft sage pewter (muted sage green with silvered-gray micro-shimmer). Finish: Semi-sheer so you need 2 coats for a opaque finish. Coverage: About 5 days essie is DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde free and it is on average about $8, though it is often on sale. Photos Review It was hard for me to get even coats because of the sheer nature. You...
Essie "Sand Tropez" & Essie LuxEffects "A Cut Above" Review
Essie “Sand Tropez” (a soft sandy beige) is a gorgeous nail polish color that looks great on ANY skin tone. Essie “A Cut Above” (shattered pink diamond glitz) is from the luxeffects line and it is a glamorous manicure match! the look: the bottles: Impression: They are true to the colors shown on the bottle and very beautiful! xoxo, Emmy...