Interview: Essie Weingarten on Her Line of Famous Nail Lacquers

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

LOOKBOOKS contributor Stacy Cunningham interviews Essie Weingarten, creator of one of the world’s most famous nail polish brands. Learn all about her business below.

Which nail polish has been the only to grace the Queen of England’s royal fingers? Essie’s Ballet Slipper, of course. And she’s not the only royal wearing Essie; Kate Middleton wore the color Allure on her wedding day. Essie is a name recognized by women worldwide as the bottle in their favorite salons with the most beautiful array of colors. As nail art is trending hard this season, we got to speak with the woman behind the whole movement she started more than three decades ago, Essie Weingarten. She’s been addicted to manicures since age 12 and launched her obsession into a hugely successful business starting with just a dozen colors.

10 Cheery Nail Colors to Get Your Fingers Ready for Summer

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Time to ditch the greys and burgundys for hot pinks and bright blues. Summer is on the horizon and your drab fingers and toes are dying for a wake-up call. There are millions of nail lacquer hues out in the universe, but we narrowed it down to 10 cheerful must-haves to get your nails looking vibrant.

How to Get Sandal-Ready Toes Without Leaving Your Apartment

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

It’s not quite warm enough for sandals yet, but we’re getting closer. Are your toes ready for exposure? Mine are definitely not. But if you’re in the same boat, not to worry because you can get sandal-ready feet in no time from the comfort of your own home. Check out the six easy steps below and prepare to wear your most baring shoes.

Essie In Stitches Fall 2010 Nail Polish

Edited by The Fashion Web

     
I chose In Stitches from Essie’s 2010 fall collection because it’s not just a great transition color but also has a classic “go anywhere” look. I know some consider this warm blush/rose pink too conservative and boring, but for me, as much as I love Sew Psyched and Merino …

Essie Fall 2010 Mini Collection

Edited by The Fashion Web

                   
Essie’s 4-packs of seasonal minis make it very easy for us, addicts. Between the cuteness of the packaging and the option to have four mini bottles (makes much more sense for those of us who rarely wear the same color two weeks in a row), this is an easy …

Back Away From The Neon Nail Polish–Get Some New Fall Colors

Edited by The Fashion Web

              
It seems like over night, we’re all in the mood for fall nail colors and I couldn’t be happier about it. Gone are the pinks and corals of summer, and here are the warmer, darker tones of fall. Nail polish is the cheapest way to update your look, and beating…

BEAUTY: Essie’s Addams Family Polish

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

News has it Essie has joined the bandwagon of cartoon beauty collaborations. The newest partnership involves The Addams Family’s Morticia Addams! Featuring three signature colors, “Blood Curling Red,” “Bone Chilling White”, and “Midnight Tango”

COLLAB HO: Essie Nailpolish and Judith Ripka

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

The above colors are part of the Essie and Judith Ripka limited edition collection.

Judith Ripka and Essie Team Up For Polish

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

If your he ultimate girly girl this may be one of your greatest dreams come true. Diamonds and nail polish team up as one? Just like a fantasy. News has it Judith Ripka has teamed up with Essie nail polish to create three new colors. Heart My JR Jewels, Put a Ripka Ring on It, and Queen of Hearts are three colors we can’t wait to get out hands on. So what’s the Ripka touch? The colors are supposedly infused with a diamond dust!

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J.Crew To Sell Essie Polish

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

After seeing a ton of Essie’s bright nail polishes on J.Crew models for recent ad campaigns, the label has let loose some exciting news. The company is reportedly selling a select few of the Essie polishes in their stores! Stocking up for the fall, J. Crew is selling colors “One of Kind” and “Eternal Optimist”.

LINKAGE: Style