I think Kitty2Karen's getting to me. I am becoming an Essie convert.
I've had this and Rock the Croc in my storage for a year or so, and have reached for the latter as a pedi a few times. (Love it!). But I think this might be taking over in the preference stakes, it's gorgeous. Super dark red, that doesn't lean burgundy. It's like a bloody good Shiraz.
Aside from the fact that it's seriously hot, the application was amazing. Three coats, and the Essie brush is so little and perfect that I was able to get away with hardly any clean up. It's so shiny, even before seche vite (but with the magic top coat, I went from bare nails to dry mani in less than half an hour). I still had it on to teach my classes a full week later with barely any tip wear. It's fantastic.
So, as a new Essie fangirl, what else must I have? I just cheated on my no-buy (which has been going really well, thanks to the fact that I'm broke anyway) by ordering Geranium.
You must have Wicked, Little Brown Dress, Midnight Cami, Sexy Divide I can keep going if you want! I love Essie, I have this red and just love it and this brand!
ReplyDeleteWrapped in Rubies, Over the Edge, Tart Deco! (your nails are amazing!)
ReplyDeleteStunning nail polish and nails! I´ve been an Essie fun for a long time :)
ReplyDeleteI found that even though I havent tried many Essie polishes (just one, but I am so changing that!), they wear really really well. I love that color! Thanks for posting this :)
ReplyDeleteI just ordered this color ! All your fault :)
ReplyDeletelovely nails and color!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! i love it. as a die-hard essie fan (i really have to love a color to deviate from this brand) i have lots of recommendations. glad to see you bought geranium, which i maintain as my #1 favorite pedicure color.
ReplyDeleteother fabulous vampy red colors:
-wicked (i wear this ALL the time)
-bordeaux
-material girl
alligator purse is a great red/orange autumn polish.
and though you don't seem to be as into edgy neutrals as i am, i would still recommend lady like as it's both unusual and sophisticated all at once -- and it's as close to pink as i'm willing to get (wore this for my weding with geranium on my toes!)
omgosh - that looks so good i could eat it
ReplyDeleteJust plain gorgeous! Nothing lovelier than a beautiful deep shade like this.
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for Bordeaux although I prefer Aruba to Midnight Cami, and Swing Velvet is a favorite.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the lovely suggestions! I have bookmarked this post to go back to so I can input them into a spreadsheet (the stats nerd's organisational tool of choice).
ReplyDeleteCora Mae - I actually love edgy neutrals, I currently have on Models Own nude beige which looks a lot like lady like actually (albeit a bit less pink). I really want brooch the subject from the new collection also. :)