Essie Summer 2010 Preview
Ever since I first laid my eyes on a pic of Dominica Green on the MUA Nail Board many years ago, I’ve been dying for Essie to bring us another fabulous green and I know I’m not alone. Well our wishes have been heard. The Essie Summer 2010 Collection includes what looks to be a stunning vivid green.
Summer is special. Aside from the wonderful outdoor activities that we wait for all year, we also revel in the opportunity to now wear lighter, brighter and more playful clothing. Finally, we can shed the wool and mohair for cotton and linen. The keyword for summer is: fun! So shed those boring, drab clothes and at last, indulge in seriously sensational color! Don’t be shy — make it the time to play with bold, playful color combinations. Check out full size bottle images and color descriptions after the jump! |
“This year’s runways reflected the ease of the season with youthful, fun to wear clothing in feminine fabrics,” explains Essie Weingarten, President and Founder of Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. “I was inspired by the vivid pastels at Versace and the splashy florals at DKNY. I created this collection to reflect the youthful, fun-to-wear flirty frocks.” The summer fashion trend is all about mixing and matching, and the summer color palette allows for the same fun and freedom. Choose Miss Matched for fingers and Pretty Edgy for toes, or whatever you fancy – since there is no more matchy-matchy!
Pretty Edgy – Vivid Palmetto Green
Miss Matched – Sweet, Sheer, Ready For Anything Pink
Haute As Hello – Racy, Scorching Coral
Knockout Pout – Hot Supercharged Pink
Vermillionaire – Heart Pounding Red Orange
Demure Vixen – Iridescent Cocoa Mauve
The Essie Summer 2010 collection launches in June 2010. Essie polishes can be purchased from Essie.com and salons and spas nationwide including chains like ULTA, Regis, Trade Secret and Beauty Express.
OK, let’s take a head count. How many of you plan to pick up Pretty Edgy? What other colors from the collection might you be adding to your shopping list? I’m thinking that Demure Vixen and Haute As Hello may find permanent homes in my collection.
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me me me me! i’m definitely getting pretty edgy!
there was a time when i refused to touch green polish but now i’ve become a green monster
I will definitely be picking up Pretty Edgy! It looks awesome. The rest of the colors seem pretty generic, though.
Oh wow. I *love* Pretty Edgy and Demure Vixen.
I Die! Look at Demure Vixen!
yay essie with a green.all cremes though blah
Definitely need Pretty Edgy! But I’m thinking also Haute as Hell (except that it doesn’t look all that “racy and scorching” to me, but I still like it) and Demure Vixen because I love all shades of purple. Vermillionaire looks pretty, too, but it seems a lot like One of a Kind from last summer, or was it the summer before.
I love them all! Haute as Hello looks like the perfect coral and Demure Vixen looks very unique. Those are must-haves!
Pretty Edgy is indeed very pretty but it looks a lot like OPI’s Jade is the New Black, which I already have. If it is really close to JitNB, I don’t think I’ll get it. Demure Vixen and Haute As Hello look more yummy to me at this point.
I was thinking the same thing about JitNB
My heart actually skipped a beat when I saw the bottle photo for Pretty Edgy! I am definitely getting that for myself! I might get Haute As Hello, too, but I think I’ll wait to see swatch photos of that one first.
Cannot wait to see swatches! Pretty Edgy sure looks a lot like Jade Is The New Black in this pic. You never know though.
If Haute As Hello and Knockout Pout aren’t sheer, I’ll be into them!
I had to come back and comment again now that I saw the bottles in person. I’m happy to report that Pretty Edgy doesn’t look like JITNB! In fact, they look very different. Pretty Edgy is a much brighter green. Haute as Hello is the perfect coral to me! So excited about it.
Some of these look cute, but I’m waiting for swatches. Haute as Hello and Miss Matched look a lot like Tart Deco and NeoWhimsical from the spring collection . I was super pissed about Tart Deco and Van D’go turning day-glow orange with every single topcoat in my stash (including Essie’s), and I’m wearing Lapis of Luxury right now and it doesn’t look anything like to promo pics (not an ounce of lavender in it). If this is a sign of what we can expect post-L’Oreal, I’m really disappointed.
Hmmm, I think I’m too shy to buy and then wear Pretty Edgy.
If I see the collection, I’ll probably pick up Miss Matched and Demure Vixen.
I think I want all of these except for miss matched!
Mmm Pretty Edgy & Demure Vixen FTW! Very nice
I’m going to get the whole lot! I just got the resort collection and picked up a few from last year’s summer collection. I was already obsessed with the North Fork and sprin collections.
I have to say I am loving Essie’s formula! The first coat seems to go on sheer and streaky, but it’s so buildable and the final product is just smooth, silky, shiny beautiful-ness! I like that they’re at least tip toeing into some more daring color territories…
Omg!! So excited for this collection!! Will get Pretty Edgy and Haute as Hello!
I definitely do not own enough greens! If only they could have as many shades as blues and pinks!
Are you going to do a swatch of these?
I just picked up the RESORT collection from Essie and the colors are fabulous… especially tuquoise & caicos! Have you ever reviewed this collection?
Definitely will he getting Pretty Edgy and Knock out Pout.
I think I’m just gonna get Pretty Edgy, and I’m Pretty Excited about it!
pretty edgy is a winner!
Pretty Edgy and Vermillionaire interest me. I’m trying to find an orange polish I’ll wear.
Edgy and Vixen for me. I just bought a knock-out green today from Tesco. You’ll only know it if you live in Britain.
Looks like sharp green is going to be a big summer colour.
Tesco?? What did you get? Tend not to shop in Tesco but might just have to do a detour if they have good nail varnish! Saw a Wet and Wild collection swatched on Scrangie last year that I loved had 2 greens Jade and Morbid. Emailed Wet N Wild and they did say maybe in UK Tesco’s this year. Is this what you got?????!
Haute Hello and Pretty edgy for sure, I bet they would look amazing together one on toes one on fingers!
I like haute is hello! the rest were just eh.
Pretty Edgy is a definite since I love green. Maybe Haute as Hello and Vermillionaire as well. I love Essie’s formula and hope it’s not modified after L’Oreal takes over Essie.
OMG i’m so excited for this whole collection!
Of course I’m getting Pretty Edgy. Other than that, this collection doesn’t do it for me.
i literally got goosebumps look at pretty edgy!!! NEED!!!!!!! the rest of the collection is a pass though
I’ll take Vermillionaire and leave the rest tyvm
Ok, Wow! I am so NOT a green nail polish lover. But Pretty Edge looks Pretty damn sweet! But I must admit that my loyalty will always remain with the corals, so Haute as Hello is also a must for me from this collection. And… well, Knockout Pout is a pretty awesome summer color too.
Can’t wait for this collection to come out!!
Do you have the bottles yet? You’re gonna do swatches of them and let us know what you think about the formulas right?? right??
Thanks so much Michelle!
Pretty edgy is obviously gonna enter in my collection!
But I think Miss Matched, Demure Vixen and maybe Haute as Hello will get the chance as well.
I’m waiting for your swatches to say the last word of course.
Must……have……….all!
i would, but i have around 10 greens already, and i don’t think i’m as polish-crazy as you (yet)! heehee
oooooooooooh, GREEN!!! Pretty Edgy shall be mine! That’s the only one that really catches my eye. I’m not a sheer or iridescent nail polish person.
these look SO amazing!
Also, you should start doing more “The Arsenal” posts again!
I’m drawn to Demure Vixen and Haute as Hello. Can’t wait for swatches!
I def. want the Haute as Hallo…! I looove the peachy color it has
Wauw!
love pretty edgy and haute as hello!
Actually, I’d have to see a comparison of Pretty Edgy and Sally Hansen’s Going Green before I’d buy it; I have Going Green already, and it just looks like it could be very close.
edgy and vixen for me.
I’ve been lemming creamy corals all over the place. Haute As HELLO.
I’m not interested in any of them… it’s like I have dupes to them all already, and they all cost much less money.
Gonna have to add Pretty Edgy to my wishlist…
These aren’t really floating my boat tbh. Cant quite get my head around green creams they just look a bit flat or something? but then I love them when you swatch so maybe should give one a whirl! As for iridescent mauve – I think you need to be young enough to make this look like an on trend shade, at 44 it is in danger of looking like a “safe” old lady colour, which is why I dont do pink, coral or safe colours at all.
Its a nice “rounded” collection, Essie has really surprised me with the last two collections
I find this collection beautiful and essie’s polish is always easy to put on nails !!
Thanks for this preview
Still wondering if I am gonna surrender to Pretty Edgy… lol
i’m pretty much in love with every single one of these colors.
Pretty Edgy is pretty late to the green nail polish party. The bottle does look like Jade is the New Black, but I’m sure that the actual color is gonna look different.
Oh that GREEN!!!!
Ohhh my I love these. I will absolutely be getting the green!
love pretty edgy and haute as hello!
At the first green I thought Nice! Then as it edged down over pale pinks and corals I started to go meh… isn’t this every other pink Essie has done? We just got two corals with the Art of Spring (call them peach, coral same thing) the only standouts of this collection are the green, and perhaps the iced mauvey one at the end. I’ll need to see swatches before bothering to plunk down 8 bucks on the etailer sites especially since my regular one seems to have doubled the price
Can’t wait for this collection to come out!!
I’ll definitely pick up Pretty Edgy and Haute As Hello – I love coral and green
I am all over the Haute as Hello!
How many freakin’ sheer pinks can you make Essie!
pretty edgy is the only one im interested in. i love me some darkish greens
I think I’m suffering from green over-exposure because Pretty Edgy isn’t doing anything for me right now. The whole collection is sort of repetitive from their Spring line, but I’d be interested to see the last color Demure Vixen swatched to see how many coats it takes, etc. Knockout Pout is pretty, too.
Do you think that Pretty Edgy is a dupe for OPI Jade is the New Black?
I was just thinking that too!
Its not a dupe, Pretty Edgy definitely lighter than Jade is the New Black. I have both, so i’m sure.
Oh, yes baby bring on the green this color green looks like one i cant miss out on i wanted the domenica green it was selling on ebay for $45.00 that’s crazy i thought i knew one day essie will bring back a deep green too many pastel colors and she added one to this collection now i just have to keep a close watch june 1st.
Love Love Love Knock Out Punch. I love the shade Cotton Candy from Avon Nailwear Pro, but the formula just stinks. I’m looking for a dupe with a better formula. I think this may be it! Can’t wait to get my hands on it – love the Resort Collection.
Oops! It’s Knock Out Punch! My bad!
aHHH I’m not sure what’s wrong with me today….Knock Out Pout!
This collection is available now on head2toe.
I picked up the mini collection at Ulta last week. Right before I left for vacation, I painted my toes with Haute as Hello and fingers with Knockout Pout. Loved the colors (perfect for the beach!) – but they both faded to MUCH lighter shades within a day or two. Not sure if it was the sun, sand or saltwater…but I have never seen nail polish fade like that! Anyone else tested the wear yet?
A lot of lighter polishes will fade in the sun. They make UV blocking top coats for that reason. It’s a big problem with french manicure wearers. The white tips turn yellow from UV exposure. I know Sallys carries an inexpensive UV top coat and Essie makes one as well.
Bee, I’ve had a Haute as Hello mani for 5 days now, with no fading or chipping at all! That being said, I have not been sitting in the sun this week.
Pretty edgy will be mines.
Will you be showing swatches of these soon? Interested to read your reviews as always!