You know, I was just thinkin’…
Things could be a whole lot worse right now. I’ve got a roof over my head, a tabby in my life, gloss in my purse, and if I had to — in the event that Z-Day or an alien invasion occurs — I could probably hobble at least 10 miles to safety.
Truth be told, I can’t complain.
That’s not to say that I want a vacation. I do. I’d love one.
Heck, I’d love to spend a week hanging out by the pool at a five-star resort. Maaaan, that sounds good!
I’d want to bring Tabs and El Hub along, of course. 🙂 And definitely the four Essie Resort 2013 polishes, too.
I can see it now… Me, you, two of those inflatable mattresses in an infinity pool, and the Resort collection’s four creamy polishes on our tips and toes.
I think that’s exactly what Essie had in mind when they gave Mint green First Timer, aqua In the Cab-ana, purple orchid Under Where and reddish coral Come Here an intense, mirror-like shine.
Summer, summer, summertime!
You know what else I like about these shades?
There don’t mince words at all.
I mean, they aren’t exactly shy or coy.
These are the kinds of colors you wear to walk up to the cutest boy on the beach (batting your eyelashes) to invite him over for burgers and fries. Flirty, fun and self-assured.
Two coats of Essie’s streak-free formula work just fine for me, and thanks to the high-shine finish, I can even skip the top coat if need be.
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Bravo! Bravo!
Not that I’m doing myself any favors by watching even more TV, but lately Bravo has been OFF THE HOOK! I’m not really into anything that goes on in the Real Housewives universe (bluh!), but Million Dollar Listing: New York or The Millionaire Matchmaker and a pint of fro-yo are like my recipe for a perfect evening at home.
I just recently started watching Newlyweds The First Year, one of their new shows.
Have you gone there yet?
If not, you totally should. 🙂
Like the name implies, it follows four couples on their first year of marriage. I’m three episodes in and hooked like a fish, but I think that’s mostly because the people in it haven’t crossed over into the Reality TV Land of total and complete craziness yet.
They all seem more or less normal (for now).
Anywho, I hope you have a great hump day. I’ve got a dentist appointment later today, which I’m not looking forward to…
The dentist’s office, also known as my least favorite place in the world.
Wish me luck!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
These are so pretty! I would love to take a vacation, but for now I’ll settle for the upcoming long weekend.
Hope all goes well at the dentist! I actually don’t mind going too much, b/c my dental hygienist is also a cat lady and we always share pictures and catch up on what our kitties have been up to. 🙂
Hi Ruchita,
Me too! What are you doing for the long weekend?
I’m doing a whole lotta nothing this weekend. 🙂
We recently put our house on the market, so I’ve been crazy busy the past two weeks with cleaning and de-cluttering to get the place ready to show. I finally feel like I’ve been able to come up for air.
The good news is my house is the cleanest its ever been!
Come Here is my favorite!
Oh that one is so fun! How about for toes?
I honestly love all of these (maybe Under Where a little less, but still. It seems like a great pastel)! So tempted to grab the set now!
These look lovely, I have fallen for come here <3 You had me in a good place, with a margarita in hand 🙂 Thanks for sharing
I love First Timer. It’s one of my recent favorites!
The only couples I like on that show are the 2 men, and the 3rd couple to the left! The first couple in that picture come off really superficial and just not engaged in the relationship. The 2nd one… well I can’t believe the wife told her bridesmaids to lose 10 lbs for her wedding!
As you can see… I’m a Bravo fan too! 🙂 Ha ha!
I caught the part of the show where the bride had asked her bm’s to lose weight; totally agree with you. If you’re that vain, you probably shouldn’t have anyone in your pictures but yourself and your mate if he/she is good enough. Jerk move right there!
love all the colours! i also love seeing your painted nails. how do you get the part at the cuticle so pretty? do you dip a brush in acetone and clean it up that way? please share 🙂 thank you!
hope the dentist appointment wasn’t too bad. The Man hates the dentist also, but his teeth are so pretty, i don’t understand it. you have lovely teeth, also! why do people with lovely teeth dislike the dentist? LoL
I’ve wanted to know her secret for clean cuticles for soooo long! Even if she divulges I doubt I’d be able to clean up that nicely….
This collection is really beautiful. In the Cabana is my favorite but The First Timer looks gorgeous too! Good luck at the dentist’s!
In the Cabana is so pretty. Its the only must have of the 4 for me.
I can’t wait to try these fun summer colors. I love under where! Even the name!
This colours are amazing. I love each and every one 🙂 Under Where must be my favourite. Can’t wait to get my hands on these
xoxo Nika
Oh yeah…. come to mama, First-Timer! That’s so my shade!
I, too, am loving Newlyweds. Two of them would exhaust me after five minutes (Tina and Blair), and as for Alaska…. yeah, he needs a good slap upside the head!
I want them all! They are so beautiful!
I have and love In the Cab-ana but I’d give it a B-. Sure the color is great and it wears well but the removal process sucks. It stains my cuticles as badly as red nail polish. Not cute!
How funny, I didn’t have that issue at all.
I love all of these colors! I wore In The Cab-ana a few weeks ago, it’s nice!
I have this collection too and love the shades–In the Cab-Ana was definitely my favorite! But the formula isn’t “good” Essie–it was a bit thick and gloppy. Still, with patience I was able to produce a nice mani and I must say, the extra effort was worth it! 😀
Really? I had no problems with mine.
In The Cab-Ana is so pretty but I’m not sure if I can justify having another mint-y nail polish. I already have China Glaze’s For Audrey and Re-freshmint but this color is just so gorgeous!
Now that I think about it..I don’t have any minty looking nail polishes! Hmph…
I need to fix that!
Pretty shades. SOmething to look upto in summers. 🙂
Sarah
these are all gorgeous colors but in the cabana is my fav!
xx Liz
Love Essie! I’m wearing it right now and the colors are so vibrant and does not chip. I can’t wait to get my next color!