i adore essie body language...i really do. even if it's a pain to get streak-free. i kick myself for not buying a back-up when i saw it in the ULTA clearance section. i do wish i could find an awesome application twin though.
streaky in 2 coats...needs 3 or a thick opaque ridge-filler as a base. wears really well.

essie geranium

i picked this color up over the summer. it was beautiful when it was 100degrees out and it's gorgeous at 50degrees.

it was voted the best coral of 2009 by instyle (whatever, right?!) but it's much more of a tomato red then a coral on my pale skin. the quote was that it gave the illusion of a tan...yeah not so much on me.
it's thin but not quite a jelly finish to me...the way that only essie seems to have mastered... thin but vibrant. it would need 3 coats to be completely opaque...at 2 i still have some VNL.

it's threatening to be cold today. it makes me crazy that we have had 95 degree days recently. i want fall!
so i think i'll force the matter and start posting my favorite warm sweater and hot cocoa season colors. i love the dusty greys and taupes. i also love a good vampy shimmer with the colors of the season







mmmm...i hope it stays cold enough for some cider tonight.

opi girls just want to play
opi malaga wine
opi hey vito is my car red-y
rbl glamourpuss
nails inc queenstown road
nails inc st james
nails inc victoria
nails inc victoria & albert
essie e! live from the red carpet
chanel rouge noir
chanel pirate
elizabeth arden chevy chase brick
chanel fire
carolyn hell's kitchen
barry m bright red

all red cremes are created equally? not in my world. they all hold a special place in my heart. classic or ballsy depending on the shade. vampy or bright. they are my go to color when i need something strong but not offensive. i really think it's the most functional color family out there.