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Essie Maximillian Strasse Her

Essie Maximillian Strasse Her is a sage green with little hints of blue. It's a lovely color and I had no issues with the formula. The below is two coats with topcoat.

Essie Bikini So Teeny

Labels: Blue, Creme, Essie, Periwinkle, Purple

This was the only polish I bought from the Essie 2012 Summer collection. Periwinkle is one of my favorite colors and it's not a color you see very often in nail polish. Bikini So Teeny has a stupid name but the soft delicate periwinkle color is so lovely. It's both muted and vibrant. It's magic! In the bottle it has shimmer but it's non-existent once on the nail so I classify it as a creme. The formula is thin and I needed three coats to get opaque but I didn't have any issues with application.

Any periwinkle polishes that you can suggest? I'd love to hear them! My apologies for the tip wear!

Essie Stroke of Brilliance

Labels: Blue, Essie, Glitter

Stroke of Brilliance is the latest addition to Essie Luxeffects polishes. I think it's a nice addition! I picked this up on Ebay with some Ebay bucks I had. Free (sort of) nail polish is always a plus. It's an icy cornflower blue in a clear base. I am wearing one thick coat over China Glaze Frosty so any fine shimmer you see is from the base color.

Ott light.

In a spot of sun.

Smackdown: Essie She's Picture Perfect vs Sinful Zeus

Labels: Essie, Purple, Shimmer, Sinful Colors, Smackdown

A request. They are nothing alike so owning both is okay. I have to say that I am partial to Sinful Zeus. The shimmer is more pronounced compared to Essie She's Picture Perfect.

Essie 2012 Resort Collection

Labels: Creme, Essie, Pink, Purple, Shimmer

Don't forget about the raffle!

I like that Essie puts out mini bottles and that they don't suck. I like all of these colors but No More Film is my favorite! I bought a full bottle because that is how much I like it. I bought this collection offline but they are available at Transdesign for well below retail. I had no issues with the formula on any of them and it's a nice little collection.

Pink-A-Boo is a pale pink with green shimmer. This reminds me very much of Jessica Rolling Rose but the shimmer is more pronounced and it's a bit more sheer. If you had your eye on Rolling Rose but can't get it I suggest Pink-A-Boo. Next time I'll wear it over something.

She's Picture Perfect is a grey toned light purple with purple shimmer. It's oddly delicate and grungy all at once. It reminds me of Finger Paints Get Real-ism. If you liked Essie Demure Vixen you will probably like this one.

Sure Shot is a vivid fuschia. It's very bright in the sun and a bit darker in the shade. This will be great with some glitter over it. It's not shy at all!

Here it is in the sun - see how it becomes more vibrant?

No More Film is a deep eggplant purple that borders on being indigo. It's dark but not black looking and is very close to OPI Sapphire in the Snow. It has a wonderful formula - creamy and smooth in one coat.

Essie Go Overboard with Red Angel Plate RA-103

Labels: Creme, Essie, Nail Art, Red Angel, Teal

I'm really loving Essie Go Overboard. I think this is the fourth time I have worn it since I bought. That says a lot. Also, I am in love with the Red Angel Plates. They have some great designs that aren't overly cute or floral. I am a big fan of abstract designs and this set has a number of them. I'm glad I bought them - they are getting me to stamp again. I seem to go through cycles.

Here is Essie Go Overboard stamped using China Glaze DV8 from a design on plate RA-103. I'm a bit out of practice so any errors are all me and not the plate.

Color Appreciation: Blue Creme Polishes

Labels: Barry M, Blue, Color Appreciation, Creme, Essie, Models Own, Petites, Sally Hansen

Hello! I hope that 2012 greeted you in a good way. Laura gave me the idea of doing a color appreciation post and I decided to start with blue. Blue is a close second to green as being a favorite polish color for me and there are a number of different ones that I really like. It will blue all week and I decided to start it off by showing a few blue creme polishes that I enjoy.

Barry M Cyan Blue