Monday, 6 May 2013

Nail of the Day: Essie First Timer

Happy Monday, everyone! Starting a new week can be rough (why can't the weekend be more than 2 days!?) but the Monday blues are definitely remedied with loads of sunshine (the weather in Toronto has been incredible the past week) and with colourful nail polishes like the one I'm wearing here! Both are great at putting an extra spring in your (tired Monday) step :)

Essie First Timer
Today's Nail of the Day features a brand new polish in my collection that I'm totally smitten with. Essie First Timer is part of the brand's Resort Collection, which was released recently and instantly caught my attention. I'd seen First Timer featured on a couple of blogs and I knew I had to have it! It is a cheery, Springy grassy green that adds a lovely pop of colour without being over-the-top. Not quite pastel, not quite neon, totally fresh!


The name of this polish is actually quite cheeky, as it's a play on the term that newbies (or First Timers) are green. But Essie assures "Fresh. Fun. Fabulous. Try something totally unexpected like adorable newbie green nail lacquer and you'll want to do it again and again" (from Essie.com). Cheeky, indeed!


First Timer has a lovely cream finish that is nearly opaque. Two thin coats were all that was needed to obtain full coverage and rich colour. In the tube it looks slightly pastel, but on the nails (especially as you add a second coat) it becomes more of a warm, grassy lime shade. I've been wearing the polish for 4 days so far and the wear has been excellent. Only minor chipping  and the slightly shiny finish has  been maintained perfectly. I'm in love!

 Here are a few more photos:




Overall, I'm so pleased with this shade! The formula is top-notch and the shade is so cheery and unique. Will definitely be a staple during Spring and Summer!

 Is this a shade you'd wear? Have I tempted you with it? What are some of your favourite green nail polishes?

 Thanks for reading and have a sunny Monday! xo

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71 comments:

  1. PurePowerPanda6 May 2013 at 10:41

    I think the qualtiy of essie nail polishes is one of the best. I think this color is really pretty. My favourite at the moment is "cute as a button", although it's not green ;))

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:50

      Essie polishes really are top-notch! Glad you're liking this shade and I'll definitely have to peek at Cute as a Button :)

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  2. baking fashion6 May 2013 at 10:55

    I only recently tried Essie polishes for the first time and I am soooo impressed with them. This is definitely a colour on my wish list but I am yet to see it anywhere :( The minute I do I will be snapping it up hehe. Lovely colour and great review :)

    Elle xx
    www.bakingfashion.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:51

      Essie really had some amazing shades and great formulas! Hope you're able to track down this shade soon! Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! xo

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  3. Unknown6 May 2013 at 10:55

    It's the most perfect green!!

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:51

      Thanks, Coco! I'm really loving it! xo

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  4. Unknown6 May 2013 at 11:49

    Lovely colour!It reminds me Ireland and St.Patrick's Day,hahah:D
    Anyway it's really cute:3
    http://unkownrandomfashionblog.blogspot.com/

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:51

      Yes, definitely is a St. Patty's like colour :) Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! xo

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  5. Trudy Danso6 May 2013 at 12:11

    Stunnin color!!


    Come and check out my blog and see what Blogger Spotligt can mean to u!
    -True

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:52

      Thanks, True! Will stop by your blog soon :)

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  6. Gita6 May 2013 at 14:14

    Oh, I'd totally wear that color - in fact I was trying to get my hands on it in the store but they didn't have it :(. Essies are my favourite nail-polishes ever! :)

    xx
    http://gita-oddsandends.blogspot.com/

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:52

      Ah, hope you can track it down soon! Essie polishes really are fantastic :)

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  7. Catarine Martins6 May 2013 at 16:47

    Oh i'm really in love with this colour. It reminds me of summer and of all the good things that happen in this season of the year. :D
    ♥
    www.letirose.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:53

      Yes, that's definitely a great way to describe it! A perfect cheery, summery colour. Thanks for stopping by, Catarine! :)

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  8. natasha @ eyebrows inc6 May 2013 at 16:55

    ooh this is such a lovely colour - i love light green and mint nail polish shades, they're perfect for spring x
    http://cloudsandcuticleoil.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:53

      This really is a great shade for Spring. Thanks for the kind words, Natasha! xo

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  9. jennie6 May 2013 at 17:57

    Ooh it's super pretty! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  10. Maricruz 6 May 2013 at 18:42

    I really like green colored nails and this looks very nice xx

    www.lam-style.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:54

      Thanks, Maricruz! Green nails are a new thing for me, but I'm loving them! xo

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  11. Lisa @ Adventures of a Dream Catcher6 May 2013 at 18:45

    I just love Essie polishes! I feel like Essie polish is the one that lasts the longest for me without chipping.

    www.ameliorerlavie.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:54

      Aren't Essie polishes great?! Definitely top-notch formulas. Thanks for stopping by, Lisa! xo

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  12. Anonymous6 May 2013 at 20:26

    Love this colour... its so fresh and well invigorating! Perfect post!

    Beauty Baroness - ☮♥

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  13. Rebecca6 May 2013 at 20:29

    I really love this colour, it's so gorgeous!! Ahh!! And now I get the name! Because I didn't understand it at first.. is this silly of me? Haha!

    http://talisbury.blogspot.com/

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:55

      Aww, thanks! No, I didn't get the connotation of the shade name at first either! Not just you :)

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  14. Gemma Etc.6 May 2013 at 21:13

    Oh my gosh!!!!! This is an AMAZING colour, ahhh love love love xx

    Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:56

      Thanks, Gemma! It's definitely one of my new favourites :)

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  15. Isa7 May 2013 at 10:43

    Ohh, my favorite is the turquoise and caicos but they're actually really close! Gorgeous shade!

    http://lasaloperie.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:56

      Thanks, Isa! Turquoise and Caicos is another lovely shade for sure! xo

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  16. Lupus Heartbeat7 May 2013 at 11:19

    WOW that's such an amazing colour!!! Okay I seriously want this nail polish now!!! xx


    lupusheartbeat.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:56

      Thanks! Glad I've inspired you to try it! xo

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  17. Unknown7 May 2013 at 11:41

    Thanks for this review like always, so drawn to the color - looks pretty on you. Don't pay that much attention to the brand, but will definitely look for this color.

    xx
    5th&6th

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:57

      Thanks, ladies! Yeah, I've really surprised myself at how much I've been loving green nails lately! I'm not loyal to one brand in particular, but First Timer really is a unique shade! xo

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  18. Crystal Chizoba7 May 2013 at 12:21

    LOVE that color, it looks great on you! Thanks SO much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment on my blog :)

    Hope you have a Terrific Tuesday!
    xoxo
    Crystal

    My Blog, Crystal Chizoba
    My YouTube Channel

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:58

      Aww, always happy to stop by your blog. It's great! Glad you're loving this shade- thanks for visiting, Crystal! xo

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  19. Anonymous7 May 2013 at 12:34

    Lovely color of choice! Perfect for spring

    http://vickys-style.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 12:58

      Thanks so much! Definitely loving this shade for Spring :)

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  20. Naville7 May 2013 at 14:38

    very nice

    I have a giveaway running on my blog, I'd love it if you entered!

    xo


    Inspirations Have I None

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 21:42

      Thanks, Naville! Will check out your giveaway soon! xo

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  21. xoxo Kellz*7 May 2013 at 15:27

    super pretty n emerald green is my birth stone color so of course I love it

    www.islandchic77.com

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 21:43

      It's my birthstone too! Maybe that's why I've been loving it lately :) Thanks for stopping by! xo

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  22. Unknown7 May 2013 at 15:36

    Lovely colour ! ♥

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  23. MANOBEINA7 May 2013 at 15:57

    great color! looks nice on your skin


    much love from NYC

    http://dryycleanonly.com

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  24. Unknown7 May 2013 at 16:52

    That's such a beautiful green - makes you look so tanned :D fabuloussss!!

    hollyamberrio.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 21:43

      Thanks, Holly! I'm pretty pasty, so it's nice to find a shade that gives me a bit more of a glow :)

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  25. Christine7 May 2013 at 18:35

    You have totally tempted me with this! I think blue and green polishes are the best and I've been looking for a green like this forever :)

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 21:44

      Yay! Glad I tempted you with this, cus it's totally worth it! I got it at Designer Cosmetics :)

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  26. Adora Mehitabel7 May 2013 at 18:36

    Thankyou for your beautiful comments on my blog! they always make me smile! if it was not for you guys I would not still be blogging! you make it worth while! thank you xxxx Essie nail polish are so beautiful! what a great spring green! xxx

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 21:44

      Aww, not a problem! Your blog is lovely :) Glad you're liking this shade. Thanks for stopping by! xo

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  27. Stephanie / Cocochic7 May 2013 at 21:39

    That colour is AMAZING! Such a beautiful colour for spring xx

    Blog | Cocochic △
    Bloglovin | http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/1823055/

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    1. Jen277 May 2013 at 21:45

      Thanks so much, Stephanie! It's one of my new favourites :)

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  28. gigi8 May 2013 at 01:32

    looove that color! I just bought a similar shade from last years collection but now I want this one too of course! xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:02

      Thanks, Gigi! Glad I've inspired you to check this one out :)

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  29. Unknown8 May 2013 at 03:32

    That is such a lovely colour, i have been wearing Barry M in GreenBerry through spring which looks quite similar from the pictures :) Lovely blog x
    http://lollylaura1991.blogspot.com/

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:03

      Thanks so much! I've seen so many lovely Barry M shades featured lately and GreenBerry is definitely super cool! xo

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  30. Pascale8 May 2013 at 03:37

    ooh cute colour! i just want to go on an island holiday when i see that! it very much resembles the azure seas...

    xx
    www.atipsytart.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:04

      Thanks! It definitely is a warm, tropical shade! xo

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  31. Unknown8 May 2013 at 03:58

    wow this is such a gorgeous apple green nail polish!
    A
    xx
    http://epiquemoi.blogspot.com

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:04

      Thanks, Anthea! It's one of my new favourites for sure :)

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  32. Anonymous8 May 2013 at 05:31

    Pretty! I love green :-)

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:05

      Thanks! Green nail polish is a relatively new thing for me, but I'm loving it too! :)

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  33. daniela kate morosini8 May 2013 at 09:33

    i love essie - wearing the mint candy apple right now :) xx

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:05

      Ooh, Mint Candy Apple is one of my faves :) Thanks for stopping by! xo

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  34. Unknown8 May 2013 at 12:14

    I just picked this up!! Yay! It's gorgeous!!

    Kendra

    www.beautybykendrac.com

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:05

      Ooh, glad you're loving this too! Thanks for stopping by, Kendra! xo

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  35. Georgia Nicolaou9 May 2013 at 03:06

    It looks so pretty! I haven't tried any Essie nail polishes, yet.

    BeautyInsideArt

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    1. Jen279 May 2013 at 14:06

      Thanks, Georgia! Essie polishes are really great- so many unique shades and the formula is top-notch. Thanks for stopping by! xo

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