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Monday 4 March 2013

Back To Nude

I'm not really a nail polish connoisseur like some of you may well be and believe it or not this was the first nail polish I have ever purchased myself. Every other nail polish I own has either been given to me as a gift or I've borrowed from my mum or a friend. (Thinking about this now, should I even be a girl?) I hate putting nail polish on, I hate waiting for it to dry, I hate the fact I normally smudge it or I've painted half of my finger too... Nail polish just isn't for me really! I'd much rather pay to have acrylic nails put on and done by someone professionally then not have to worry about my nails for a few weeks until I have to pay for infills. 

When I last got my acrylics put on I found myself admiring the shade of the nail technicians own nails. After her telling me it was an 'Essie' product I thought I'd take a look to the brand's website and ended up purchasing this little number...



After a few seconds of shock at how many colours and shades Essie have to offer I went for 'Sand Tropez', which is basically one of those "greige" colours, a mix of grey and beige. Personally I think the colour leans slightly to the grey side. 

As you can see from the picture I've painted over my acrylics which made it slightly easier for me than if I was painting my own nails. At first I found the application at first a little streaky so I did have to let it dry and then add a second coat but overall I was very pleased with the coverage. 


I would most certainly choose an Essie polish again but I would go for a brighter colour as it's more my thing. Although will be revisiting this shade for those days when I don't want my nails to appear too 'loud' but still look acceptable. 

You can purchase this product from www.essie.com 

If any of you readers think there's a shade that is a must have please recommend it!

37 comments:

  1. I aodre these nude / mushroom shades. I've never taken the plunge and purchased one for myself as i'm a true pink girlie haha but i love the look of this shade, will definitely be checking this out next time im shopping :D

    Sophia Meola | A Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    xx

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  2. Gorgeous colour! I love essie xx

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  3. love this shade, looks so chic

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  4. you are so beautiful *__*
    could we please follow each other?
    big kiss

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  5. hay, new follower this color is so pretty and your nails ;)
    follow back, if you like.

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  6. i love this colour!
    and the shape of your nails too :)

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  7. I can't live without nailpolish, the color is amazing!

    love, Gongy

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  8. I love the color of that nail polish







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  9. Wow,such a beautiful color.*__*
    I like your blog. Maybe follow each other on BLOGLOVIN and GFC???
    Lovely greets Nessa

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  10. I love nude polishes too, but personally I am more of a bright person. I think I great in between colour is any pastel polish because it still adds a pizazz but isnt too in you face :)

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  11. The shape of your nails are amazing! (weird comment I know) xxx

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  12. Love it



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    Coline ♡

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  13. Love IT!!!! Very similar to Essie Brooch The Subject! <3<3

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  14. that colour looks great on your nails!

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  15. what a gorgeous colour!

    B xxx

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  16. Gorgeous nails, lovely blog.


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    XO

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  17. I want to try this color! And I think that Essie is one of the BEST nail polishes! I have SO many of their colors

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  18. Thanks so much for the comment :) I love your blog! Would you like to follow each other? Please let me know so I can follow too x

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  19. Thanks for the comment on my blog! I bought a similar colour from Topshop's range not long ago, I think it's called "nice n nude". I agree with you- a nude colour is a nice change from bright nail polish! x

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  20. Love this color for nails!! Amazing! I NEED to buy one!
    Do u want to follow each others? Let me know! Kiss kiss

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  21. Love nude polishes and essie is one of my favorite brands.
    I really like your blog and find it fashionable and inspiring. I've decided to nominate you for my Liebster Award. You can check it out here:
    http://cracks-in-the-pavement-92.blogspot.com/2013/03/liebster-award.html

    I hope to read your answers to the questions I posted! happy blogging
    xx Maddy

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  22. Essie nail varnishes are amazing and this colour is gorgeous! I know what you mean about painting your nails being a chore, sometimes it drives me crazy sitting there waiting for them to dry!

    Kerry x

    fashionandflame.blogspot.co.uk

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  23. Such a cute blog! I love your point of view on fashion!
    Maybe we could follow each other via gfc and bloglovin? I can't wait to see your next post.

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  24. Nice color!

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  25. This is my favorite nude xx

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  26. love it! would you like to follow each other in gfc and bloglovin? let me know!

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  27. Hey I just came across your blog, it's great!
    Feel free to check out my blog, we can also follow each other if you like!

    www.malefashionuk.blogspot.co.uk

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  28. I brought the barry m nude jelly nail polish and that works a treat! This looks amazing as well, i just love nude nails!! xx

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  29. Wow I love your acrylics. That colour is divine. I've never tried Essie polishes but might give them a go. Topshop do similar colours also. I recommend ‘big smoke’ which is a slightly darker smokey grey/mink.

    Helen @
    http://helensfashionblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  30. It's better than everything

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  31. hey what a nice blog! do you wanna folllow each other?
    loves
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  32. i have checked this site a few times now and i have to say that i find it quite great actually. keep it up! :)
    jeux de fille

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