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”

Dupe: Essie Mint Candy Apple VS. American Apparel Office

Essie Mint Candy Apple

Although not identical, I’ve always found these two colors to be very similar. They are both in the mint green category but Essie’s ‘Mint Candy Apple’ has a more blue tint, while American Apparel’s ‘Office’ is more green. Both are around a comparable price point, so when it comes to making a decision it’s strictly based on the slight shade difference. Continue reading “Dupe: Essie Mint Candy Apple VS. American Apparel Office”

Essie Hip-Anema VS. Essie Fifth Avenue

Essie Hip-Anema vs Essie Fifth Avenue

So I’m excited to announce a new section within my blog dedicated to product dupes! With the consistent release of new Essie collections, there is bound to be several dupes and one in particular that caught my eye was how similar Essie’s “Hip-Anema” and “Fifth Avenue” are. Continue reading “Essie Hip-Anema VS. Essie Fifth Avenue”

How To: Mondrian Nails

Mondrian Nail Art

Hello my lovely readers! I’m sure many of you have seen the famous red, blue, and yellow “compositions” by Piet Mondrian. This iconic and recognizable pattern makes for a perfect nail design that actually isn’t too tricky to achieve! I’ve created an easy step by step guide to getting “Mondrian” nails and also included some links to other bloggers with famous art inspired nails! Continue reading “How To: Mondrian Nails”