Ballet Slippers
You know the feeling well a much hyped product just leaves
you feeling a bit underwhelmed? Unfortunately that is a feeling I got when
applying the infamous Ballet Slippers by Essie.
I'm usually a big fan of Essie polishes and I think that’s the
reason why I was so disappointed. I found the consistency very watery and it
would gather around the edge of my nails, it also took a very long time to dry
and the second coat didn't go on too smoothly. I actually ended up removing it
and starting again I was that unimpressed with it.
Having said that, once I finally had a look I was happy with
I really liked the colour. I opted for this as I had a job interview and didn't want anything to ‘out there’ or off putting and Ballet Slippers is perfect for giving you that manicured look.
What are your thoughts on Ballet Slippers? I’m looking to
pick up Fiji next but do you know if this has the same thin consistency, or is
it just the more sheer colours that do?
Such a pretty nail color ... It suits your skintone ... I loved your blog :)
ReplyDeleteLove this colour! I own Fiji and from the look of this picture the only difference is Fiji is slightly more pink toned. They are very similar though :) I would say Fiji is a little bit more pink though for sure, it usually takes me 3 coats to get a really opaque colour. I love it though, it's my go too!
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gorgeous nail polish, it looks kinda like essie's Muchi muchi (:
ReplyDeleteI love this colour, it is a great nude/pink tone.
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this suits u perfectly! ive never tried this cos i have funny coloured hands and think it'll prob look awful sadly :/ xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty shade! :)
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this is sooo pretty and girly, love it :)
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I find Essie polishes can be a bit watery, especially nudes. I got fuji a few weeks ago and I had the same problem. I just bought a barry m nude which is really good and not watery at all. I did a review of it here if that helps...
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I was really impressed for the price
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Bummer, but I know what you mean about underwhelming products. I really like the Zoya polishes, I find they're not nearly so watery!
ReplyDeleteI have Fiji and it's a bit more opaque! I usually need three coats for Ballet Slippers :)
ReplyDeleteHmm I'm not the biggest fan of Essie polishes either but I do think this one looks nice on you!x
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely shade but I think I prefer a more opaque pale pink. Would look amazing for a French though xx
ReplyDeleteaw shame you didnt like it hun. im wearin this right now. i know what you mean though, it's so watery on application. i find 3 layers does the job for me. but it chips easily. i personally dont see the fuss with essie at all xx
ReplyDeleteI felt the same when I tried Ballet Slippers! It's such a pretty colour but I was really disappointed with the formula! xx
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Yes, color is lovely. Sorry you didn't like the quality. I don't like watery formulas either. Hope you have better luck next time.
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Oh dear! It's such a lovely colour but I hate watery polishes! Waah.
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I have essie fiji and I love it such a pretty milky pink! After this was all hyped about I went and tried it out sneakily in store but found it really watery why I went with fiji :) hopefully you like that more! x
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I've been eyeing up Fiji for a while. I hope it's not the same consistency as this though, I'm so impatient when doing my nails! Ballet Slippers looks really nice in the picture though! Perfect for an interview :) Thanks for sending me your link on Twitter!
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