August 25, 2009

Essie Cuddle with Color Fall 2009 Collection Available!

When OPI went dark and glamorous, Essie went comfortable, yummy and oh-so-cuddly.  Introducing Essie's Fall collection, which is in stock and shipping: Cuddle with Color for Fall 2009.  We shipped out our first orders with this collection yesterday, so we can't wait to hear back from our customers about what they think! [caption id="attachment_461" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Mink Muffs, Chinchilly & Midnight Cami"]Mink Muffs, Chinchilly & Midnight Cami[/caption] Order the new Essie colors here! My personal favorites from the collection are Mink Muffs and Angora Cardi.  From the pictures, I was sure I was going to love Chinchilly, but up close, I definitely prefered the Mink Muff color as my go-to neutral from the collection.  My thoughts so far: Essie Chinchilly:  Earns the "most unique" award.  Essie describes it as a "granite gray," but its taupe-y undertones give it a warmer finish than a flat gray, and push it into a mystery cool and unbrown neutral category. Essie Mink Muffs:  My favorite, hands down.  We set it up alongside OPI Over the Taupe, and we have to say- it's nearly identical.  For you Essie purists who were tempted to try my favorite taupe color from the new brights release, this is the one for you.  Warm mushroom-y brown with the slightest rosy undertone.  Darker than a true brown neutral, but not dark enough for anyone to accuse you of being vampy.  Beautiful! Essie Midnight Cami: With everyone so excited about navy blue this season, we're sure this is bound to be a hit.  While OPI's new navy was greyed and flat, Essie's Midnight Cami is a dark midnight blue with beautiful lighter blue shimmer.  It reminded us a lot of OPI's Yoga-ta Get This blue, with a little less color variation in the shimmer.  Beautiful! Essie Angora Cardi:  This beautiful dusty rose color is a pink I can love tha doesn't remind me of my mother's mauves.  A rose, for sure, but a muted rose with just enough edge that I love it! Truly beautiful on the nail and the PERFECT color for any occasion.  Promise.  :) As I'm sure you've noticed from my other posts, I'm not a neon lover.  I'm just not.  So, truth be told, I wasn't shocked or excited about either Bright Tights or Pink Parka, as each are exactly what they say they are: neon orange and bright pink. Let us know what your favorites are from the new collection! We're excited to hear!  Click here to order!