Wowee, wow, WOW! Not only did Essie’s new Resort 2010 collection knock my socks off, but then it picked them up and ran away. 🙂 I mean, I usually like the things Essie comes out with, but I haven’t been this stoked about one of their releases since Neon 2008 (I still le sigh when I see Bermuda Shorts).
Splash of Grenadine
OOH! The four-piece Resort collection takes me and my nails down to the spa with colors that remind me of tropical vacations, but not in the way that tropical-themed nail polish collections usually do. These shades aren’t your average beachy corals and hot pinks. Essie Founder and President Essie Weingarten went with these creamy bad boys, drawing inspiration from the chic vacationers who stay at Ritz Carltons and tan on private beaches in luxe island style.
Turquoise & Caicos
Not only did Essie hit the right color notes, but she rocked a flawless formula, too. I think all four of these shades are super easy to use.
- Texture: Some Essie polishes are extremely thick, and consequently can be a little hard to apply, but these have a texture that feels just right — not to thin, not too thick.
- Pigmentation: Two layers = complete coverage. 🙂
- Shine: I might be trippin’, but I swear these are glossier than usual for glossy polishes…
Lapis of Luxury
Playa Del Platinum
I ALL of these colors and think Essie really hit this one out of the park! This Resort opens next month. 🙂 Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rica says
I have always detest Essie nail polishes, probably because of their formula. All the ones I got were like too thick and too hard to work with.
But now since you tell me about their different formulation within this line, I’m gonna try them out. The colours are just adorable! Especially Splash of Grenadine, it’s so bubblegummy.
I have yet to try a blue nail polish, I never had one.
.-= Rica’s last blog post… Ramble + WLC week 3 wrap up & week 4 begins =-.
Diana K. says
Turquoise & Caicos is absolutely a stunning color for the summer. Ah…beach getaways B-)
Claudia says
I love these colors! And I have a feeling I will buy the whole colelction!
.-= Claudia’s last blog post… Ulta Material Girl =-.
Kylie says
These look awesome. Check out that mirror shine!
The Crochet Queenn says
I so like Splash of Grenadine & Playa Del Platinum *~*! Where can I buy it?
Rae says
I love these shades, and oh my goodness — that finish! Gorgeous 🙂
.-= Rae’s last blog post… Liners vs. mascara — how similar are they, really? =-.
Lee says
Wow! all 4 colours look so pretty! I think ill have to purchase them if theyre out here in Australia!
I really like how the Playa Del Platinum basically goes with anything, ive been looking 4 a nice neutral colour that i can leave on the whole wk and not have 2 worry 2 much bout matching my outfits 🙂
makeup morsels says
oh wow these look so creamy and glossy. I really love lapis of luxury, gorgeous!
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luv2smilexo says
these kill me! They are so beautiful. I keep reminding myself that I dont need any more polishes but its not working too well with these beauties!!
.-= luv2smilexo’s last blog post… 20 Days of Tinted Moisturizers: Day 3 =-.
Angela says
so pretty! I voted for turquoise and caicos myself!
I love creme finish polishes the best so I’m allll over these.
.-= Angela’s last blog post… fotd #4 =-.
Marisol says
Yeah, I need all of these… STAT!
.-= Marisol’s last blog post… Europe here I come! =-.
amy says
OMG I rarely like Essie nailpolishes, but these are all very gorgeous and I want them all. They do look uber glossy.
.-= amy’s last blog post… EOTD MAC Art Supplies Collection Pearlglide Intense Eyeliners in Black Line Swatch on Eyes =-.
Sharon says
Those are very pretty. 🙂 Especially the pink… definitely will pick that up as I’m looking for a nice midtone pink.. I’ve never tried Essie nail polishes but these are very tempting.
Karen says
These would be a great way to get to know the line. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. 😀
Stefanie says
Beautiful colors!
I really like Lapis of Luxury – reminds me of a tranquil dip in a nice cool swimming pool.
I’m tired of the mint green and taupe trends so those two don’t grab me.
I do like Splash of Grenedine quite a bit too. Looks a bit run-of-the-mill though. Perhaps I just need to see it in person.
Karen says
It looks like it could be kinda typical, but it’s actually really eye-catching in person. I hope you like it when you see it!
NubianJ says
I love nothing but Essie’s nail polishes. OPI suck donkey balls because they get so thick by the time I get to the second coat and the colors aren’t as true from the bottle unto the nail is that makes sense. Essie is the ONLY nail polish that I have tried that is smooth and creamy from first to second to third coat.
Karen says
And they last a long time too.
Rowan says
I loove splash of grenadine! What top coat do you put on? They look so shiny!
.-= Rowan’s last blog post… Sales! Sales! Sales!! =-.
Karen says
Believe it or not this is without a top coat at ALL. They are shiny like that on their own.
gio says
I need the whole collection! The colors are all stunning and so shiny!
.-= gio’s last blog post… Does sunscreen in hair care products really work? =-.
Karen says
Yes you do!!
NINA says
The Lapis of Luxury is pretty …. 🙂
Karen says
Hi Nina!
Happy Friday!!
Scientific Housewife says
Love them! I want them all!
Karen says
I love ’em all too. This is one of the best Essie releases I’ve seen in a while. 🙂
Shadowy lady says
aaaaaahhhh, I want them all. I wonder when my Trade Secret will get them
.-= Shadowy lady’s last blog post… Rage =-.
Karen says
They should be on counter next month!
Kim says
You’re not trippin’, Karen – that is some unbelievable shine!! And, as usual, you’re inspiring me to pull out the cuticle oil. 🙂
Karen says
😀 Cuticle oil is one of the greatest inventions, ever! My nails would look a raggedy mess without ’em.
How’s your Friday going?
Van says
Wow, love these colors, they are all so beautiful!
My fave is the Turquoise and Caicos 😛
Hope everyone has a lovely Friday and a fabulous weekend!
Karen says
Thanks, Van! You have a fantastic Friday, too. 😀
lexi says
Are these out now? Cuz I will run to Pure Beauty across the street from me to snag that Grenadine and Turquiose colors right NOW!
Karen says
They aren’t supposed to be on counter ’till next month. Do you go to the Pure Beauty in the Embarcadero? I used to live in that store, ha ha!
Rachel says
i need an option that says, “i cant pick! i love them alll!!”
melissa says
wow absolutely LOVE these!!!!!
Marce says
My fave’s Playa del Platinum, it looks very chiq indeed. The green one is very pretty too, a bit more Summer-y, but I don’t imagine rich chicas sporting that one for some reason!
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Experiments, Part I: Pink Eyeliner =-.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
Love this collection! Too bad it doesn’t come with a one-way ticket to Hawaii!
.-= Cindy (Prime Beauty)’s last blog post… Spring Makeup Madness at Sephora! =-.
veronica says
Very cute! I just bought 4 colors off their website last week, Tart Deco, Mint Candy Apple, Chinchilly and the mattifier. Love them, but these are perfect for summer.
.-= veronica’s last blog post… How relevant is computer engineer Barbie? =-.
diane says
Their colors are always so gorgeous! I love the minty one!
.-= diane’s last blog post… An Easter look 🙂 =-.
Alison says
I love Essie polishes, they apply well and last ages! I love these colours they are amazing, I don’t think playa del platinum will work with my plae skin but the rest I will definatly be looking into getting!
Anna says
Essie is my favorite, thanks for posting this and letting us know and doing swatches and everything!
Daya says
Happy Friday Karen!
Turquoise and Caicos is my favorite. Definitely picking that one up…
Have a great weekend!
lindsey says
Oh! I love them!!!!
Diani says
OMG I am so excited!!! I have been looking for a perfect nail polish to go with my prom dress and see Splash of Grenadine. It is so so pretty Karen! I will prolly will get all four shades tho. The glossy finish is just beyond gorgeous.
Julie says
I want to buy them all!!!
.-= Julie’s last blog post… Day 209 =-.
Jo says
Those are great colors!! And they do look really glossy. I especially love the turquoise one because it’s reminiscent of mint chip ice cream. Yum!
Helen says
Wowie!! I absolutely love these – I’ll pick ’em all up 😉
I see you have them safely protected! lol!!
.-= Helen’s last blog post… New York – I love you! ♥ =-.
Rachel says
Karen, you tease! I have been searching for a nice turquoise color for soooo long. When I saw Turquoise & Caicos I think the clouds parted and I heard angels singing. And then I saw it, “This Resort opens next month.” 🙁
Ooo. I’m so excited thooooo.
DonnaN says
Turquoise & Cacios and Lapis of Luxury = MINE!!
Wondering how close Turquoise & Cacios is to the Chanel Turquoise polish?
Niki says
Hi Karen! Your nails look great with these shades. To be honest, I was only going to get one of these shades, because the Essie spring collection was so hard for me to work with formulation wise – but you just made me want ALL of them with this post! I’m so glad to hear the formula is different, because honestly I like all four shades. Very, very pretty little summer collection!
.-= Niki’s last blog post… OPI La Paz-itively Hot (Matte) =-.
beth says
these are gorgeous!
they look really jelly like.
stopdidine says
I love this new collection.
.-= stopdidine’s last blog post… COMMANDE ADNAILS ET DELANEY =-.
Perri says
such pretty colors for summer!!
Shannon says
This is where it was supposed to post my other comment! ANYWAYS, I cam back to this post before buying my “springtime polishes” today and got the 4 pack on Amazon for $10.90! Whooo. LOVE. Cannot wait to wear them, thank you so much for the color swatches!
.-= Shannon’s last blog post… Spring Cleaning =-.
stephanie says
the green one looks like the audrey nail polish in china glaze…..the same tone as a tiffanys box. its one of my favs 🙂
Abby says
Just got my set and these are amazing~
I was a little freaked out by how sheer the first coat was, but there’s some sort of ESSIE MAGIC that happens when the second coat goes on for totally full coverage!