Essie Nail Polish Haul + Swatches

Hello everyone,

Recently one sunny Saturday afternoon I headed into Myer to have a look at what I could buy with a Myer Giftcard that was soon to expire. I wanted to take full advantage of the End of Financial Year sales so I had deliberatly left it to the last minute. Along with two amazing new pairs of vibrantly coloured bras I also ended up at the Essie stands (of course). Then out of the corner of my eye I saw big baskets of heavily reduced makeup/polish, and what did you know - I found ESSIE!

After at least a good 15-20 minutes of trying to decide which polishes to choose I ended up buying:

• Essie 'Tie The Knot' (640)            RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = $9.45   AUD
• Essie 'Sand Tropez' (745)             RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = $10.00 AUD
• Essie 'Spaghetti Strap' (560)         RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = $9.45   AUD
• Essie 'Mint Candy Apple' (702)      RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = $13.26 AUD
• Essie 'Knockout Pout' (723)          RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = $10.00 AUD
• Essie 'Sexy Divide' (666)              RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = $9.45   AUD 

• Essie '3-Way Glaze' (6023)           RRP= 18.95 AUD   I got it for = FREE
• Essie 'Top Coat' (6020)                RRP=18.95 AUD    I got it for = FREE

TOTAL SAVING OF = $89.99 AUD   (including FREE items)

L-R: Tie The Knot, Sand Tropez, Spaghetti Strap, Mint Candy Apple.

Essie 'Tie The Knot' (taken with no flash) (x3 coats)

"Pale and pretty buff" 

Essie 'Sand Tropez' (taken with no flash) (x3 coats)

"A soft sandy beige"

Aren't they just darling?

Essie 'Spaghetti Strap' (taken with no flash) (x3 coats)

"A sheer pink peony"

Essie 'Mint Candy Apple' (taken with no flash) (x3 coats)

"Creme de menthe mint"

L-R: Essie 'Knockout Pout' & Essie 'Sexy Divide'

Essie 'Knockout Pout'. It's much more vibrant in person. (taken with no flash) (x3 coats)

"Hot supercharged pink"

Essie 'Sexy Divide' (taken with no flash) (x3 coats)

"A bold deep purple with hints of shimmer"

Essie 'Top Coat' & Essie '3-Way Glaze'

There is nothing prettier than Essie in a teacup :) You can see the purple effect in 'Sexy Divide' (flash used)

 What is Essie's secret to its success?

“The polishes satisfy two needs,” says Essie. “They’re classic yet fashionable. You can be a little bit more daring on some days, or more elegant on others. But the beauty is, no matter which color you choose, if your nails are done, your look is finished. It pulls everything together.”

What are your thoughts on Essie polishes? How do they compare with other higher price polishes on the market? Are they worth the hype?

Have a beautiful week!

x.k

Vintage Finds #2

Hey everyone!

I'm very excited about today's blog post as I have some new vintage finds to share with you :) As 'treasure-hunting' is an ever increasing obsession shared by my mother and myself - we set off on a little adventure today. The treasure hunting adventure aka thrift shopping led us to a Salvos store in my local community. After treasure hunting for some years now we have found some amazing finds and to be honest with you most of my x2 bedrooms (at my parents home and my rental in the city) are mostly furnished with vintage finds that I have found in my travels. I love items that have a shabby-chic feel to them. I adore the worn, chipped and distressed look of cracked paints on shabby-chic furniture. Ornate frames, quirky porcelain, patterned throws, random cushions, doilies, old weathered and well read books are my idea of heaven. Anything 'old-world' that has a history and can tell a story tickles my fancy.

So here are a few of the vintage finds from recent adventures thrifting with my mum.

Firstly, a little something for my friend Matt at Milkseeds

MY VINTAGE SUITCASES!!!!!!! :) Which I am in LOVE with! After seeing some amazing vintage cases and suitcases my friend Matt had recently aquired I kept my-eye-out for some in thrift shops and what do you know? I found these two darlings.......I'm hoping to use them to store extra blankets and throws :)

Vintage Suitcases - the lock on the bags is stamped with 'CHENEY - ENGLAND'.

 

 Feel free to check out my photographer friend Matt's blog (link up above) to check out his gorgeous collection of vintage suitcases under the blogpost 'Vintage Freebies' :)

Continuing with my other treasure hunting finds........

LEFT: a hand painted water colour of an Italian courtyard. RIGHT: Print of what reminds me of a 'Southern Belle' in a gorgeous aqua frame.

 

 

The most beautifully illustrated book I have seen. An Edwardian ladies interpretation of the flora & fauna surrounding her country estate. The book accounts a year in her life accompanied by intricate drawings, poetry & sayings. LOVE THIS!

A box of 4 vinyl records in a beautifully illustrated box including classics from screen and stage :)

Vintage books circa 60's from my favourite authors Verne, Dickins, & Dumas. Can't go wrong at 99c each.

Children's Books - love the illustrations inside :) takes me back to feeling like a kid again.

A wind-up ornate ticking clock- Made in West Germany & a Villeroy Boch sugar bowl with spoon. P.S sneek peak of my House of Harlow jewellery on the LEFT that arrived yesterday. Will post a blog soon ;)

the design on this sugar bowl is so delicate.

Please let me know what you think? Is there an avid 'treasure-hunter' inside of you???

X.k.