Monday, 4 February 2013

Ballet Slippers



I've been on the hunt for my perfect pale pink nail varnish ever since No.7 decided to discontinue my favourite (don't you just hate it when that happens?!).
So last night, whilst browsing the shelves of Covent Garden Pharmacy (my heaven), this little bottle of Essie goodness caught my eye...
I wouldn't normally dream of spending £9.95 on a nail varnish, but Ballet Slippers seemed to be the shade I'd been searching for, so I took the plunge.

I have to say, after one coat I wasn't impressed at all, it was very opaque and the formula is rather thin and watery. However, after application of the second coat, it turned into a gorgeous soft pink shade.
I'd describe it as the perfect gentle pink tone for a 'French Manicure', classic and timeless.

I really love the fact that this shade compliments a tan so well. If you read my blog regularly, you'll know by now I am a self confessed ‘tanorexic’, so this is important for me.
Oh, also, I think the name is so cute too (yes, I know that's shallow).
The only think I didn't love about it was the brush, I have quite wide nails so I like my brush to be big. But, this seems like a small price to pay considering this is my new favourite shade!

What are your thoughts on Essie nail varnishes? Have you tried Ballet Slippers?
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31 comments:

  1. Unknown4 February 2013 at 04:38

    Lovely colour. I've wanted this shade for ages now. very pretty xx

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  2. Rachelle4 February 2013 at 05:09

    Ohhhh Hannah! You've fallen into the old-Essie trap, go to Boots for the full diffusion range of 80 stunning shades with new, wider brushes for better application and they're only £7.99!

    Rachelle (aka Essie obsessive..) xo
    http://rachellerachellee.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Jessica Brown4 February 2013 at 05:17

    This is the only Essie polish I have allowed myself to indulge in so far - but it is SO pretty xxx

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  4. danielleyc4 February 2013 at 05:22

    This polish is so pretty! I love the fact that it looks nice on tanned skin too :)

    http://www.danielleyc.com/ xx

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  5. Rachel4 February 2013 at 05:27

    i love ballet slippers - it was my first ever essie polish purchase years ago and is my default polish i reach for when i can't decide what shade i want on my nails! :)

    rachel x

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  6. Unknown4 February 2013 at 05:35

    Such a pretty shade <3 loving the Tiffany too ;) xxx.

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  7. Anonymous4 February 2013 at 05:36

    What a beautiful colour. So elegant!! xx

    www.teapartywithalice.com

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  8. Unknown4 February 2013 at 06:35

    Ah it's sucha timeless colour as you say! Gorgeous :)

    http://hannahrebekahcampbell.blogspot.com xx

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  9. Alice4 February 2013 at 06:43

    This is a gorgeous colour - probably a good thing its sheer but buildable, could be used for a french manicure or just on it's own. I think I have a Nails Inc shade similar to this I'll have to look out

    Alice x | rococ0.blogspot.com

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  10. Fern4 February 2013 at 06:46

    I use ballet slippers for work. We're not allowed to wear nail polish but I can get away with this one x

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  11. ImHoneyy4 February 2013 at 06:56

    This is such a lovely colour! I've wanted this for a while now! :) XO

    Honey
    www.imhoneyy.blogspot.co.uk

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  12. K4 February 2013 at 07:14

    I've not tried Ballet Slippers yet, I have Fiji & the two are quite similar! x

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  13. Unknown4 February 2013 at 09:23

    Such a pretty colour! I love nude nail varnishes but they just look weird on my hands for some reason, so sad </3 x
    amstyleandbeautyblog.blogspot.com

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  14. Daria4 February 2013 at 09:25

    I really want to try that or 'Madamoiselle', which should be a bit sheer :) great colour though! Xx

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  15. Dilan Dilir4 February 2013 at 09:49

    lovely color :D

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  16. Vicki4 February 2013 at 09:51

    I do like Essie Polishes but dont own Ballet Slippers. It looks like such a pretty nude pink. Like you say I bet it would look pretty with a tan.
    http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

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  17. Samantha Jane4 February 2013 at 10:12

    such a pretty colour! and your nails are an impressive length! xxx

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  18. Samantha Jane4 February 2013 at 10:13

    such a pretty colour! and your nails are an impressive length! xxx

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  19. Unknown4 February 2013 at 10:25

    this is a gorgeous shade, it looks gorgeous on your nails xx

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  20. lily white english rose4 February 2013 at 10:37

    i love this colour but hate how many coats it takes to get it opaque but for such a gorgeous shade i just sit that little bit longer doing my nails :D
    http://www.thelilywhiteenglishrose.blogspot.com

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  21. fashion written with a lipstick4 February 2013 at 11:15

    This one looks so pretty! Contrary to other the essie nail varnishes don't chip on me, in fact they last quite long! I love them :) xxx

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  22. Unknown4 February 2013 at 12:01

    I'd really like to buy a nail colour similar to this but a bit more pinky as I have olive skin tone but I'm not one to spend so much on a nail polish!

    I would LOVE it if you guys came over and checked my blog out! And maybe even follow too? WOULD MAKE MY DAY :D

    http://hashtaglifeyumsigh.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/made-her-day-hashtag-life.html

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  23. Unknown4 February 2013 at 13:26

    This is such a gorgeous colour! I love it :)

    Gem x
    Gemma Means Jewel

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  24. Michaela Tegg4 February 2013 at 14:23

    Ballet Slippers is one of my favourite Essie polishes. So pretty! X

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  25. Eleanor5 February 2013 at 00:27

    this is such a gorgeous colour! i've never used essie - but i might just have to get this, so pretty! :)
    xxx
    http://eleanorcos.blogspot.com/

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  26. Lucy Loves To Blog5 February 2013 at 13:00

    I love the sound of this polish, light pinks are always gorgeous in the spring! xx

    Lucy Loves To Blog

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  27. Abigail5 February 2013 at 14:27

    pretty colour, never tried Essie before but lot of blog posts have been about Essie lately so maybe will give them a shot!
    http://accioabigail.blogspot.com

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  28. Natalia5 February 2013 at 19:50

    I love Ballet Slippers, one of my favourite nail polishes x

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  29. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.6 February 2013 at 12:29

    If you like shades like this you would love L'Oreal Opera Ballerina. I've lost count of how many bottles I've gone through now! I would buy Ballet Slippers but Essie polishes don't last more than a day on my nails.
    xo

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  30. It Girl Barcelona6 February 2013 at 14:41

    So beatiful colour!! Lovely! <3

    http://rainhadofashion.blogspot.com

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  31. Des23 February 2013 at 12:42

    That is such a gorgeous color! I love pale pink colors =)

    New follower <3
    simplecharmbeauty.blogspot.com

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