Despite the neon overload that has been plaguing the streets of NYC because of tacky wears from Topshop and H&M, there are two things when it comes to neons, that I absolutely love. One is Deborah Marquit's collection of fluorescent undergarments (I've been collecting her pieces since High School and have every one of the fluorescent sets -- most amazingly long-lasting lace!), and the other is essie's summer neon collections. I LOVED essie's neon hues from last year and I still often wear "Short Shorts" (flamingo pink) and "Bermuda Shorts" (bright purple) -- essie, unlike so many other nail polishes that dry-out even when half the bottle is still full, always last a long time. Now, as a sequel to last year's neon hues, essie's got a brand new neon collection that is equally as fab and plays off of my two favorite shades from last year's collection. The shades are --
Punchy Pink - Delicious berry icicle
Flirty Fuchsia - Flaming hot magenta
Funky Limelight - Brilliant day-glo yellow
Perky Purple - Electric boogie violet
The neon nail colors produce a matte finish, so make sure to apply a base and top coat (essie makes two good ones -- Protein Base Coat and Good to Go!). The essie Neon Color Collection is a limited-edition collection, so hop on it! I can't pull-off Funky Limelight, but I'm loving the other three shades -- my fave is Flirty Fuschsia. All four colors just hit the essie online store for $8 each.
I was so excited about these colors, but they dry matte and also do NOT last. They chip off after a day or so!
Yup they dry matte which is why it's important to use both a top and base coat. If you use both they will last about a week before they start to chip:) OPI for Sephora and essie both make good top and bottom coats...
i did use both, and although it dried shiny after the top coat, it still came off really quick!
just got perky purple on my nails yesterday (the manicurist used both a base and top coat)... and it's already chipping! love the color, but may not use it again considering the length of time my mani lasted :(