Dupe: Essie Ballet Slippers VS. L’Oreal How Romantic Nail Polish


Essie Ballet Slippers Dupe

When I bought L’Oreal’s ‘How Romantic’ nail polish I didn’t even realize that it was so identical to Essie’s ‘Ballet Slippers’ until I stored it on my on-display style nail polish shelf. I thought this would be a great dupe post since ‘Ballet Slippers’ is one of Essie’s most coveted shades. Even Queen Elizabeth herself refuses to wear any color BUT Ballet Slippers on her very royal nails (see here). Continue reading “Dupe: Essie Ballet Slippers VS. L’Oreal How Romantic Nail Polish”

Essie Belugaria Holiday 2013 Encrusted Treasures Collection

Essie Belugaria Holiday 2013 Encrusted Treasures Collection

Unlike Essie’s Winter 2013 Collection, the Encrusted Treasures Collection has received somewhat mixed reviews. The collection features six new textured glitter shades that will truly make you remember why I bolded ‘texture’. Continue reading “Essie Belugaria Holiday 2013 Encrusted Treasures Collection”

Dupe: Essie Leading Lady vs. Essie Toggle To The Top

Essie Leading Lady Dupe

Hello my lovely readers! So I’ve done a couple dupe posts now and I’m not quite sure if I want to categorize them as so. Many people think as ‘dupes’ as similar products for a lower price point, and so far the products I have compared are within the same brand or price range. Although dupe is not one of my favorite words, it will have to do for now! Onto the review! Continue reading “Dupe: Essie Leading Lady vs. Essie Toggle To The Top”

Review: Essie Parka Perfect [Essie Winter 2013 Collection]

Essie Parka Perfect Nail Polish

Essie’s recently released Winter 2013 collection featured six new colors of four warm and two cooler toned shades. ‘Parka Perfect‘ was an interesting addition to the winter collection because pastels are normally released in the summer and spring months. However, this particular shade surprisingly works (and well!) for the chilly season. Continue reading “Review: Essie Parka Perfect [Essie Winter 2013 Collection]”

Essie Winter 2013 Shearling Darling Collection

Essie Winter 2013 Shearling Darling Collection

The Essie Winter 2013 Collection features six new colors ranging from deep reds to soft pastels. The transition from spring/summer to fall/winter is always about swapping out your neon pinks for wine reds, so this collection is spot on for winter 2013. Continue reading “Essie Winter 2013 Shearling Darling Collection”