Essie are without a doubt up there as one of my top nail polish brands, or even probably the best. They offer such an incredible shade range with a reliable long-lasting formula yet at an affordable cost. I have collected quite a few nail polishes from the brand now and thought I would round up my top five favourite shades. If you are a newbie to Essie then these recommendations also build a perfect little Essie starter kit!
If you seen my ‘Perfect nail wardrobe’ post then you will know that a berry shade is a must in any nail collection. This shade is essentially my Autumn go-to, it is a little unique from a standard red berry typical fall shade in that it has a rich plum-y tone to it and lies more in the purple side of things rather than red. If you like more darker intense shades then this is one to go for!
Everyone needs a good staple bold red in their nail collection. It is one of those fail-safe options and fifth avenue is the perfect option. The shade is your typical fire-engine bright red that looks super sophisticated all year round.
If I had to choose my favourite nail shade, I would always say a blue-y greige shade and Cocktail Bling is just one of those. A blue-y grey, this shade is perfect for Winter time and looks really sleek despite having a bit of colour to it.
Another must have is a good nude shade. The sandy beige-y tones of this shade make is a great staple neutral to have so it is great for any occasion!
Another one of my all-time favourites, similar to Cocktail Bling however this shade offers a mix of green, blue and grey-ish tones. Again it offers that bit of colour without being too out there so makes a nice alternative to a boring neutral!
What is your favourite Essie shades?
I only have the first two on your list – gasp! 😀 I loooove Fifth Avenue, too. Definitely gotta check out the last three. MSH and Sand Tropez in particular sound very nice.
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Gah! You definitely need to try the others especially MSH and Sand Tropez, both so gorgeous! Fifth Avenue is such a nice shade, can never go wrong with a red!
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Fifth Avenue looks so pretty on Google! I agree, everyone needs a classic red in their collection ❤💅
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It is so gorgeous! Definitely! Totally recommend it!
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Oh Max. Strasse her is my all time favorite essie shade. Love your other choices as well: Essie just makes so many lovely colors it is very difficult to choose!
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It is so beautiful right!? Thanks Anne! I know totally agree, I just want all the shades haha!
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I have just had a vision of the entire Essie display next to my dresser…heaven!
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Ooo that sounds truly like heaven! Argh the dream eh haha 🙂
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I love bahama mama! I think I have to add sand tropez and cocktail bling to my collection!
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Bahama Mama is so gorgeous! You do, they are both so lovely!
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gorgeous picks lovely! ❤ xx, Annie | Annie’s Beauty
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Thank you Annie! Can never go wrong with an Essie nail polish!
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Great list! Oh man… Essie is my favourite polish brand. If I had to choose 5, they would be:
• Mademoiselle
• Jelly Apple
• Flawless
• Marshmallow
• Jazz
Granted, I do have both Bahama Mama and Maximillian Strasse-Her in my untrieds pile! So who knows, maybe they will make my top 5 list once I wear them! 😉
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Thanks! Essie is so good, definitely my fave! Ooo nice choices, I have never tried any of those shades! Marshmallow sounds nice haha! You have to try them both, they are so nice!
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I will soon! #nailpolishhoardproblems
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Yay! haha 🙂
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These nail polish shades look really pretty, I’ve been looking out for a perfect nude, I think that I might have just found it. Thanks! 🙂
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Thanks! I love them all! They are all so beautiful! Aw fab, no bother! Definitely a must have nude!
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