I come from the school of ‘Ugly inside, Ugly outside.’ If you’re nasty, then chances are I’m gonna think you’re ugly, too…period. Calling people names? Ugly. Calling people names behind their backs? Fuglier. Kids do it, adults do it, but the truth is the same: Name-calling always hurts. That’s why I much appreciate the totally opposite, more cutesy style of name-calling; the kind Essie does so well. Every time you read the name of one of their nail polishes, you smile, and each one appropriately reflects the color it’s assigned: Tie the Knot (bridal blush), Fishnet Stockings (harlot red), Soulmate (uh…that one’s just purple, don’t know why). My current fave is the oh so aptly-named Spaghetti Straps ($7, available at drugstores). The pale beige-pink shade is perfectly suited to nights when you’d pull out such a strappy dress and head out to that fabulous party…name-callers not invited!

–Angelique

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