Essie Summer 'Haute in the Heat' 2014 Collection Swatch Review + Comparison

Essie released these lovely shades on June 1, 2014. Hopefully you enjoy the photos! Also don't forget to enter my giveaway on my Instagram to win the ENTIRE collection plus more goodies.

Essie states, "strong. intense. polished. inspired by women with instinctive style, these six irresistible shades amplify summer’s sultry mood with bright, sexy color. consolidate your power with gorgeous colors perfect for a cosmopolitan safari or a walk on the wild side. this varied palette gives women a bevy of fashionable options that go perfectly with an unstoppable attitude"

Essie Haute in the Heat
A "unforgettable hot guava"

Pro: 2 coats, smooth, great formula, self-leveling

Con: similar to style hunter but different

Comparison with Style Hunter. This color is more white based and creme. Also more opaque.

Nail art with watermelon water decals

Essie Roarrange
An "unstoppable, bold orange" that reminds me of tangerines. Lovely pop of color for summer into fall.

Pro: Opaque in 2 coats, smooth, self-leveling
Con: None!
Comparison to Serial Shopper from Neon 2014 Collection

Essie Urban Jungle
A "irresistible alabaster orchid"that appears to be an opaque off white nude. This polish is very classy and flattering on all skin tones. This color is my favorite out of the collection.

Pro: 2 coats, shiny, self-leveling
Con: NONE!
Comparison to Essie "She Said Yes". Urban Jungle is more opaque and no shimmer.

Essie Fierce, No Fear
A "intense cocoa mahogany" that appears to be a chocolate brown color.

Pro: 1 coat, shiny, self-leveling (top coat applied in picture but not needed)
Con: NONE!
No comparison in collection. Did some nail art with Essie Mochachino

Ruffles & Feathers
A "powerful peacock teal" appears like an seafoam green.

Pro: 1 coat, smooth, self-leveling
Con: stain slightly (problem resolved with two coats of base)

Strut your Stuff
A "compelling cobalt aqua" appears like a bright blue.

Pro: 2 coats, opaque, smooth, great formula

Con: similar to I'm addicted

Comparison to Essie "I'm Addicted" on pinky and middle finger. This color is more white based. 

Nail Art with Essie Urban Jungle

I hope you found my swatches helpful. Be sure to pick up this collection as it is limited edition. 

Essie products can be purchase at local stores as well as online stores. If you would like to purchase the items online, then check out this store. You can purchase the set for $30.

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*Items were purchased by me*
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Ella + Mila Review

Today I have a review on another lovely nail polish brand called Ella + Mila. This polish is 100% Vegan, 5 Free, and made in the USA.

Mommy+Me

Here is a picture of two mommy sized polishes. You can order the mommy colors on their own or sets. A set comes with one "mommy" nail polish bottle (16 ml) and one "me" nail polish bottle (7 ml).  There is also one sheet of decorations included. 

Tea Rose

This sheer pastel pink polish was smooth, self-leveling, and quick drying. The polish was jelly-like in consistency. The color was difficult to capture on camera (1st one in day light and 2nd one in white light). When inside the color is more like a toned down barbie pink (image below), but in the sunlight the pink color just pops! The image below is three coats and no top coat. Less coats would be needed if you had shorter nails or if you used a white/creme base like I did in the nail art picture below. 

Lavender Fields 

This pastel purple creme polish that is a little darker than other pastels I have in my collection. It was a smooth, self-leveling, and quick drying formula. This color is very pigmented and only needs 1 medium coat. The picture below is two thin coats with no top coat. Look at that shine!

Be sure to head over to Ella + Mila and browse all the lovely colors they have in stock. I think its the perfect brand for ladies and little ones!

*Items were sent for review*

Essie Neon 'Too Taboo' Collection 2014 Review + Swatch Comparison

Today I have Essie's 2014 Neon Collection for you to read about. All the shades were swatched with a white base coat and 3 coats of color. I used a top coat on three of them. I left the other ones so you could see how looks by itself. I must say the natural dry of all the colors are semi-matte.

Too Taboo 

An intense fuchsia with three coats. The formula was sheer, but good and easy to build. The second image is two coats of 'Too Taboo' without a white base or top coat. I compared it to Essie 'The Girls Are Out.'

Chills & Thrills 

A neon blue violet with three coats. In the bottle I bought, the formula began to separate in the bottle. I had to shake the bottle after every layer to keep the color smooth.

Vices Versa 

A juicy neon lime with three coats. The formula was sheer, but good and easy to build.

I’m Addicted 

A neon aquamarine blue with three coats. The formula was sheer, but good and easy to build.

Sittin’ Pretty 

A berry hibiscus with three coats. The formula was sheer, but good and easy to build. The second image is two coats of 'Sittin Pretty' without a white base or top coat. I compared it to Essie 'Play Date.'

Serial Shopper 

A fire coral with three coats that is brighter than Tart Deco. The formula was sheer, but good and easy to build. The second image is two coats of 'Serial Shopper' without a white base or top coat. I compared it to Essie 'Resort Fling,' Essie 'Carousel Carol,' and Essie 'Sunday Funday.'

*Items were purchased by me*