Thursday 4 April 2013

Essie Avenue Maintain Review


Essie is another brand that unfortunately is not sold in my country and that I always wanted to try so the first night I arrived to the US I had to go to Walgreens and buy some.
I wanted something close to 'Bikini So Teeny' even though I heard it takes many coats to get a good coverage so I decided to go for 'Avenue Maintain' hoping it would not take 4 coats to look good.

I could not be more wrong with this nail polish, it is amazing! Do you see my nails there? Only two coats + top coat! You can actually get a nice coverage with only one :)
To make them look as pretty as possible I pushed my cuticles with La Roche Posay Lipikar Xerand (a hands and foot miracle), one layer of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, one layer of Sally Hansen Super Shine Top Coat and Sally Hansen Manicure Clean-Up Pen for touch ups.

What do you think of Essie nail polishes? Please tell me which shades you find problematic!

I also wanted to thank all of you as today I hit 300 followers! I'm so happy that I'll probably do a giveaway soon!
Flo x 

PS: I have a new blog design, hope you guys like it ! xx


Essie es otra de esas marcas que no se venden en Argnetina y que siempre quise probar. Así que la primera noche que llegué a USA me fuí derechito a la farmacia Walgreens a comprar algunos esmaltes y otras cosas.
Quería algo parecido a 'Bikini So Teeny', el famoso color celeste bebé de Essie y al mismo tiempo problemático ya que requiere al menos 3 capas para cubrir bien. Con esperanzas de no tener que usar tantas capas me fuí con 'Avenue Maintain', un azul cielo.

Qué genial es equivocarse, este esmalte es genial! Ven mis uñitas? Tomó solo dos capas + top coat para lucir así! De hecho con 1 sola se puede obtener una cobertura decente. Para que mis uñas estén más lindas usé La Roche Posay Lipikar Xerand (mi crema de manos favorita), una capa de OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, una capa de Sally Hansen Super Shine Top Coat y Sally Hansen Manicure Clean-Up Pen for limpiar los bordes de las uñas.
Qué les parece la marca Essie?

No me quiero olvidar de agradecerles a todas ya que hoy llegué a los 300 seguidores, estoy tan feliz que probablemente se venga un sorteo!

Flo x

PD: Tengo diseño nuevo, espero que les guste :)

35 comments:

  1. Que color tan especial! besos

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  2. Hermoso! me encantan los colores de Essie.. todavia no tengo ninguno..


    besosss!

    Joy

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  3. this is such a gorgeous colour!!

    http://thisgirlloveschic.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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  4. I had never seen this Essie polish before!! It's soo pretty xx

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  5. Ayyy me gusta todo, el nuevo diseño, Essie, el esmalte, tus uñitas, wiii
    LoveU

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  6. ahhh ese color es maravillosoooooo

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  7. qué tono más bonito :) me encanta!

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  8. So pretty! Qué esmalte precioso! Wish colours like this looked good on me : / Love the shape of your nails Flo xx

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    1. Thank you Lau, I usually have my nails way longer but I decided to cut them :)

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  9. Los colores de Essie me gustan, pero la calidad no me impresionó mucho. Probé con vaaarios pero ninguno me encantó.
    Besos!
    Denise

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  10. Nunca probé esa marca de esmaltes, me encanta el color.
    Besos!

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  11. omg this is such a pretty color! I need this one!

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  12. Aunque el color me parece un poco común, muero por probar los esmaltes de Essie... tienen tantos tonos que me volvería loca a la hora de elegir :)

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  13. Yo me acuerdo que me habia traido un Essie azul HERMOSO, en esa epoca no era muy fanatica de las uñas y todo eso, aparte era mas chica. Y ahora lo extraño TANTO :( lo use hasta el hartazgo, creo que si volviera a Estados Unidos el Wallgreens quiebra de una porque me llevaria todo! jajajaja
    Hermoso el esmalte :)
    un beso!

    http://www.pinkdistraction.com

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  14. Your blog's so pretty! Love the photo's.
    I've actually never tried Essie polishes, don't know why! Might have to get some tomorrow! x

    beautypea.com

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  15. Your blog is beautiful and such a good read. I love La Roche Posay products so I'll have to try that one out, thanks!

    Chloe
    http://chloeridout.blogspot.co.uk/
    x

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  16. Hermoso color!!! Amo los azules y celestes :)

    Melina www.comotepintaste.blogspot.com

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  17. this is a very pretty blue polish!

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  18. Que lindo color :) Igual me gustan un poquiito más oscuritos para mi, pero te queda muy lindo a vos! Te sigo, dejo mi blog por si queres seguirme también! besote

    http://miblogdemakeup.blogspot.com.ar/

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  19. Amo Essie, si fuese por mí tendría una habitación con las paredes llenas de todos los fantásticos esmaltes que tienen. Ese color es soñado, me encantó.
    Buen finde!

    YOU CAN CALL ME FLANDERS - www.flaviaflanders.com

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  20. Hi I sent you a message on friends connect but I'm not sure how it works yet dunno if I did it right...

    My link to twitter is
    Www.twitter.com/rachaellinton
    My Instagram name is also Rachaellinton

    Xx

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  21. That's a great blue! I love Essie polishes though I only have a small number. They're $18.95 each here which is painfully, laughably overpriced (as is everything). The new layout is lovely and congrats on 300 GFC followers :)

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  22. What a lovely shade! Finally we can purchase Essie in the UK, we've now got stands in our local Boots, thank GOD!

    I like the shade Fiji but it's a bit streaky, a pain to apply!

    Halima

    xx

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  23. Hola Flo!!!!
    Viste lo que es Wallgreeen???? Imposible no volverse loca...
    Que lindo color!! Me quede con ganas de probar Essie :(
    Tenes lindisimas las uñas ( :
    Ooootro tema... que lindo pero que lindo tenes el blog! Me fascina el diseño que tiene. Felicitaciones!!! Por privado despues te voy a preguntar como hiciste :)
    Besos enoooormes y buen domingo

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  24. que lindo el color!! se ve precioso en tus uñas! I normally buy essie at boots fiuuu :D
    Big hugs <3

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  25. Hey Flo.

    I understand where you're coming from with the whole not being able to get things in certain countries :( It sucks!

    I am holding an International Blog Swap though and wondered if you would be interested in joining in? You might get sent some Barry M or Essie polishes if you do as I know they're what you've been after :)

    Louise x

    Confessions of a Secret Shopper: International Blog Swap

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  26. Que buen color tiene!
    Saludos!

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  27. I love Essie polishes - sorry to hear that they are not readily available for you. I know what that is like, as Australia is often missing out, and new things are launched very late here, if at all!!

    http://beautyandlifestylehunter.blogspot.com.au/

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  28. Ooo this is such a pretty colour! And I love the new blog layout!! Its so creative!! I wish I could do something as good :( www.cherrytruth2.blogspot.co.uk xxx

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  29. qué bonito! es perfecto para el veranito!! un besote Flo!

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  30. Wow, love it! Such a gorgeous shade x

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  31. Beautiful shade! I'm gonna keep my eye out for that :-)

    xx Christal xx
    LipstickAndPonytails.com

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  32. What a beautiful shade! Essie is one off my favorite nail polish brands :-)

    Love, Christine♥
    http://christineiversen.blogspot.com

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