Essie Big Spender


If you threatened to take away all of my current 60+ nail polishes and then told me that I could only save three, one of them would definitely be Essie Big Spender (I had to say three because I'm a bit partial to my extensive collection of nude polishes). This gorgeous magenta creme was released a couple years back in 2008 as part of a stellar line-up alongside some similar juicy red and purple hues. Big Spender is described as "the most divine, lush red-violet nail color," which I would most definitely agree with. It looks stunning both on the nails as a bright punch of color or on the toes to compliment a pale complexion or a well-earned tan. It's a really great formula that's slightly sheer on the first coat but is bright and beaming with a second coat and some Seche Vite to top it off. Just looking at this color on my nails makes me so happy because it's a very cheery color that adds an accent to any outfit! Beware of wearing this for long periods of time, though, because it does have a tendency to stain (darker darker purples/reds stain the most from my experience). Regardless, this is the perfect color for the summertime because it's unique in that it's not a lilac or a hot pink, which are very popular colors this time of year, but instead is somewhat of a melodious mix of the two. I'm tempted to paint my toes this color now because it'd be cute to have on while I wear my black and gold sandals around town! Now if only I could stick my magenta pedicured toes in the sand... That'd be an Insta-worthy sight!

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  1. This shade is so pretty! Definitely need this in my collection :)

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  2. that shade is so pretty! I hope I can buy one soon :)
    Shelley x

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  3. great shade! I need it in my life! xx

    Justine | BRIGHTON DREAM

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  4. So nice color of that nail polish! Love pink polishes a lot!

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  5. I love Essie polishes! This is a beauty!

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  6. I'm not one to wear pink nail polish but might give it a try as it looks so pretty x
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  7. I'm not a pink kind of girl, but I do love pink nail polish, and the colour of this one is just awesome

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  8. I love this color, it has to be one of my favorites from Essie! I might just have to paint my nails this color today! :)

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  9. Ooo, this shade is so pretty, I love it!

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  10. It's a lovely colour and personally, I think this would be nice all year round! It's perfect for summer but has sort of a burgundy feel that fits fall, and a wine touch that fits winter and well, it's a pink for spring! I love Essie formulas and I'd love to wear this some time

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    1. that's true! i do end up wearing it throughout the year (:

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  11. Ooh what a lovely shade! :)
    I love Essie nail polishes..
    Will have to get my hands on this!
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    Your blog is so cute.
    Lots of love, Jessie. xx

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  13. This is a great colour! I don't own this shade by Essie but I have similar ones by other brands and love them. Although I have to admit that I wear them more towards fall for some reason. My summer favourite is Essie's Watermelon. (and I absolutely love your blog's new layout!)

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    1. whee thanks!! & i haven't tried watermelon because i have a lot of other similar shades but it's sooo pretty!! xx

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  14. Great color!

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  15. Your nails look seriously beautiful - what a gorgeous colour xx

    Gemma | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  16. Ahaha to be honest when I read the title of this post I thought it was going to be on how you spend a lot on Essie... something of which I am also guilty. Nail polish in general is a weakness of mine. That said, that is indeed a very fabulous pink.. and just go ahead and do your toes, if you take the picture from head level no one will notice any imperfections - especially not on a tiny instagram screen!

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    1. bahah ohmygosh, i really do though... the color and the name are like perfec for me LOL

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  17. lovestrucked with the hue <3

    xoxo, MICH GLOSSARY
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  18. lovely color! follow each other on GFC? :)

    kisses!

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  19. that's such a gorgeous colour! Definitely going to have to add that on to my nail polish collection.

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  21. I do not see a lot of red-violet colors this pretty! I love it!

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