I go through stages with my nail polish. One month I might reapply white on my mitts constantly, another I'll have a thing for all things pastel and the other, it's the warm orange hues that dominate. This summer, it's the Essie Summer 2015 collection that has caught my eye. There's no doubting that it has been inspired by the beach, so whether you're into soft warm hues or cool colours, this is an absolutely stunning collection and is perfect for the sun saturated days ahead.











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THE WARM HUES

It's probably no surprised that the Essie  Peach Side Babe was the shade that first caught my eye. It's a beautiful peach that is not too pink and not too orange, and it damn flattering even alongside my pale skin. Two coats of this smooth, gel-like formula and you're good to go!

It was the bright crimson red shade,  Sunset Sneaks, that really shocked me though. There aren't too many super saturated colours that I warm towards, yet Sunset Sneaks is an exception with its sunset-like hue.

The there is  Private Weekend ( love the name!), the one I knew I would adore - I've never been one to turn down a chic white nail polish.
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THE COOL HUES

First up in the too cool colours category is another that floats my boat, the Essie  Saltwater Happy (seriously, these names are so freaking cool, right?!). It's a pale atlantic hue that simply belongs by the ocean on a warm day, in all of it's sweet blue glory.

And if there's another shade that is even more perfect for a day by the sea, it's  Pret-A-Surfer, a deeper marine blue that somehow remains soft and friendly, despite its bold hue.

Finally, it's  Chillato that really steals the show in the Essie 2015 Summer collection. While it needs three coats, it is well worth every refreshing stroke. It has been described as a 'frozen cream pistachio' for it is not yellow or green, but a beautiful shade in-between that you cannot help but look upon in absolute adoration.
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What is your favourite shade from the Essie Summer 2015 collection?

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