Essie Fifth Avenue Dupe

I always get a healthy amount of hits for my Essie fifth avenue swatch. Click here to see. 

Last week I went browsing for anything cheap and cheerful for a little high and picked up a nail varnish. Now, I always do this, I end up with a spectrum of similar shades because I am instantly drawn to certain colours... And what do you know, I found an instant 'snap' to my long time favourite!!!

Essie 'Fifth Avenue' £7.99, NYC 'Times square' £1.79

Essie on the right, is just a little bit darker in the picture but I think this is due to the formula being heavier. NYC is definitely a thin polish, one coat doesn't quite suffice like Essie but this is expected as it is about nearly a quarter of the price. 

Essie Fifth Avenue swatch and review

A new lacquer has arrived into my collection!

Essie in fifth avenue.

A beautiful red with a hint of orange. More red than coral but I still love this unusual shade. Painted with one coat (can you believe it!) with Essie's protein base coat. The base coat makes my nails feel much harder than others I have tried, a new favourite!! Click here to find the £1.79 dupe!!

On a side note, I feel lavishly pampered with my Fekkai shampoo and Korres body milk. More on another post :)