Essie Spring 2009 Color Collection.

There is nothing quite like adding a great pop of color to get you in the mood for Spring. And these colors from the Essie Spring 2009 Color Collection will do just that. Check out how beautiful.

The Essie 2009 Collection line up:

• Lacquered Up – Red Hot Crimson
• Flawless – Cherry Blossom Pink
• Eternal Optimist – Spiced Tea Rose
• Mesmerize – Royal va-va Blue
• One of a Kind – Poppy Red Kiss
• Status Symbol – Feisty Hot Pink

This season, there was an air of elegant practicality with an emphasis on expertly cut classics. Relaxed trousers and draping dresses were matched with cascading ruffles and comfy knits. The runways were awash in translucent fabrics and grounded hues, and designers encouraged hopefulness with pops of lively colors amidst must-have nudes.

Scoop up these beauties at essie.com as well as fine spas, salons and beauty stores nationwide for $8 each.

Essie's True Love Valentine's Day Collection.

Time to get prepared for Valentine's Day. An easy way to bring in a fresh new color showing your love, is as simple as changing up your nail polish. And what better to do it with than with one of the polishes from Essie's True Love Valentine's Day Collection.

Essie chose six alluring shades from her popular nail colors. Whether you choose sheer pastel, shimmery rose, relaxing burgundy or a dark brown, it will be easy to get in the mood.

Essie Weingarten, founder and president of Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. :

All of these shades will bring a little seduction to your Valentine’s Day mood and are the perfect accessory to that romantic style or just for your every day manicure.

The True Love Collection shades:

• Limo Scene
• Vanity Fairest
• After Sex
• Fishnet Stockings
• Bordeaux
• Decadent Diva

Each shade sells for $9 and are available at fine spas and salons as well as essie.com.

Essie's Neon Nail Color Collection for Summer.

I mentioned that one of my must-have Summer products was a bright pink polish for my toes. This year, so far, my favorite polish is called Short Shorts and it is from Essie's The Neon Collection.

 

There are four colors to choose from, from the top:

Shorty Pants - an electric neon yellow
Short Shorts - a bright flamingo pink
Bermuda Shorts - a vibrant violet
Mini Shorts - a super hot orange

 

You can scoop up these polishes individually for $8 each, or in the 4-piece mini set for $18. Shop online at essie.com or at fine nail salons that carry the Essie products.

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