I had very high hopes for the Essie brand being as many of my friends have suggested it to me. The other day I heard even the Queen wears this particular brand in the color Ballerina Shoes. I had just recently cleaned out all my old polishes and finally was in the market for a few new colors. Essie! I had thought, should be the brand I try next since I had been hearing such great remarks on it. In a local drugstore I stood for what felt like forever, gazing at the vast array of colors I had to choose from. I settled on Mint Candy Apple, recently deciding I needed to try colors that weren't black or red. Applying was a cinch, the color rich in pigment and only needed two coats. I used my favorite top coat and with my new manicure was ready to get my day started. Not even two hours and I already had a few chips. How strange, I hadn't being doing anything that would cause this! By the end of the day my new nails looked like I had painted them a week ago ;( I went back and tried a few more colors thinking this was just a bad color, but sadly something in their formula causes the polish to chip incredibly bad on me. 

Essie consistently has the best color selection of any drugstore or salon polish. The trouble is how frequently their polishes are sheer, requiring many coats to show up at all, and even worse, how easily they chip. I have never applied an Essie polish that has lasted longer than 24 hours, despite using quality top coats and not doing anything too intense with my hands. They are time intensive to apply due to how sheer they are, and while I keep getting sucked in because I love the color of the bottle, it only ever takes one application for me to remember that I should have stuck with OPI.

I wish Essie would update its formula - the colors are beautiful! It's always a disappointment to be unable to actually get the same color onto my nail, and even worse to watch it get ruined in a matter of hours. 

I had an itch for a grey colored nail polish that was more on the bluer side. Im so happy that Petal Pushers easily popped up on my Google search because I became instantly obsessed with the color after ! I was on a HUNT for this color in stores. After not finding it in my local CVS and Walgreens, I purchased it on Target since I had a coupon :)

I think this color is PERFECT for the fall! I'm normally a warm-toned nail polish wearer, but I think this looks absolutely beautiful on the nails.

Essie's polish formula is a hit or miss at times, but this polish is definitely a hit. Goes on super smooth, not streaky, opaque in two coats, and wears great ! I use Health Hoof Lacquer Top Coat atop this nail polish and it holds up just the same as other polishes. That's good considering I pick at my nails, am always drying them out with hand sanitizer, wash my hands frequently, and don't really care to "preserve" my manicure. 

All in all, DEFINITELY pick up this nail polish if you're looking for a grey/blueish toned polish :) I'll be wearing this color all year around when I want to give myself a change from my normal nude colors.

This Essie Nail Color Polish - Ballet Slippers  is the BEST Essie Nail Color Polish - Ballet Slippers nail polish I have ever used -- and I'm 57 years old.  It goes on smoothly and evenly.  It last without cracking and peeling for over a week.  I use two coats with no sealer.  I shower, wash dishes, clean, and still no chips.
The price is medium range:  I paid $6 for mine. 
BALLET SLIPPERS is lovely light pink, delicate, and very feminine. It's perfect for young girls, bridesmaids, brides, appropriate for Church and formal gatherings. 

I've tried a million different nail polishes and Essie polishes fall more or less in the middle. They are okay, but nothing special. The formula tends to be quite thin meaning I have to use 3-4 coats for opacity and they tend to chip sooner than others. I usually only buy Essie if there is a unique color I have to have. The brush is just a basic round polish brush which I don't like, I really prefer the paddle shapes. The price seems a bit high for what it is and I think they should be closer in price to China Glaze than OPI. Everyone has their preferences when it comes to polish so you might like these but my favorite ones are Marc Jacobs Beauty, Revlon colorstay gel, and Deborah Lippmann.

These are ideal for those who have small nails or if you're doing nail design since the brushes are very thin. I prefer OPI's medium sized brushes since I have large nails but Essie has some cool colors that I couldn't resist :) Usually I purchase these nail polish goodies online through either Ulta or Target. In my collection I own several shades and I use them throughout the year. Some are timeless seasonal colors so it's easy to reach for them. On my nails they last for about 7-8 days. I apply a sticky base coat then 2 coats of Essie polish and finally a quick-dry top coat. Even though I prefer OPI, Essie is a nostalgic brand which I'll continue to appreciate.

One of my favorites in spring and going into summer nail colors!! By my favorite brand- Essie goes on smooth and doesn’t clump. Not bad pricing either and you can find it from your local drugstore to places like Ulta. I definitely recommend anything Essie!!Essie Nail Color Polish, 0.46 fl oz - Muchi, MuchiEssie Nail Color Polish, 0.46 fl oz - Play DateEssie Nail Color Polish, 0.46 fl oz - Berried Treasures

This is true to bottle, but the color itself feels a little bit dull. I do love Essie in general, and this color, in spite of the dullness, is still classy when paired with an outfit properly. But you definitely should pay attention to your skin undertones before grabbing this one. 

Now, as to application and formula: Like other Essie polishes, it's very liquidy and requires a second coat to reach its full potential. The polish applicator is actually very useful and fits small hands like mine. The polish does glide across the nail easily, but it can pool, so be careful near cuticles.

I am a nail polish fanatic, I own waaaay to many colors! Going through my collection to find a nude color that i could use, I came across a few Essie colors (that I own already) and tried them all on to see. They all looked great, the formula is amazing, and I rarely get chips unless I'm doing crazy things with my hands. Even when I don't have any color on my nails, I use the Essie top coat to give my nails some shine ( and keep me from biting!) This is my go to item to get at Target when I don't need to be buying anything anyway! 

I have so many Essie polishes and love almost every single one of them. They all go on beautifully and wear very nicely. I find with a good top and base coat that these wear for a good amount of time. The only polish that I've ever had a problem with is Imported Bubbly, it is a little bit streaky and sheer. Chinchilly and Wicked are my very favorite nail polishes. Chinchilly wears like a dream! It doesn't chip and when it starts to wear on the edges it isn't noticeable. I always recommend Essie polishes to my friends!