Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Late Start - Essie Over the Top

I first bought this over a year ago when Chanel released a bunch of dark polishes with shimmer for Fashion's Night Out 2010. This one reminded me of Chanel Steel in the bottle, so instead of splurging the price of 'ridiculous + ridiculous shipping', I opted for this.

Then, it sat in my collection. Waiting, longing to be worn. And when I finally did...let's just say I owe it an apology.



Essie Over the Top is a charcoal with pearlescent, but never brushstroke-y, multi-coloured shimmer that just GLOWS. I've seen reds that do this, but never something this dark. This is just flat out gorgeous and I can't believe there isn't more hype surrounding it!

I'm sorry Essie Over the Top - you are my new winter staple. I definitely regret not pulling you out last year. Shame on me.

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18 comments:

  1. hermeticOctober 4, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Beautiful shimmer, and great pics to show exactly what you're describing. I have many shimmery dark grays but not quite like this

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  2. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    i love this colour, very pretty.

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  3. fingersOctober 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I really like this color-so pretty!

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  4. SakuraBlossomOctober 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Oooh, truly beautiful, love that shimmer.

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  5. AngieOctober 4, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oooh, this is very pretty! I love charcoal-y colors!

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  6. FunaekOctober 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I looooove this one too! It's been a staple in my collection for a while now and it's the color I reach for when painting my toenails the most. I also get a ton of compliments on it any time I wear it. Second the love!

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  7. Girly BitsOctober 4, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    This is very pretty. I think it looks good on a lot of different skintones.

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  8. GraceOctober 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Hmmm, why do I not already own this polish? Must rectify the situation ASAP.

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  9. AmyOctober 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I am wearing this color right now! I just bought it last week and I love it!

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  10. Honey_liliOctober 4, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Stunning ! I've never heard of this one, I thought you were showing us a newbie ;) I'm definitely going to look for this beauty. Thanks !

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  11. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Very pretty! Almost has a purple tint too!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I love love love it! I know my low-light photos don't do it justice, so I'm so glad you posted these beautiful shots! I did buy the retail version (Over the Edge) but as far as I can tell they are identical.

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  13. s.October 4, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    your pics totally show that glow. very mysterious looking almost! I like it

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  14. NoniekOctober 4, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Pretty color!

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  15. LesleyOctober 5, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    wow this polish is so much more unique then I was expecting! gorgeous!

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  16. SandiOctober 6, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    So many beautiful polishes, and so few hands...what's a girl to do?

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  17. LucyOctober 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    That is lovely. It's on my list. I seem to be saying that a lot lately. Need to buy some polishes. I've been buying too many drugstore polishes.

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  18. SminkanOctober 8, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Looks fabulous on you! Beautiful pictures and nails!

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