Essie North Fork Collection Review, Swatches, & Photos

Date: Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 Author:

Essie’s North Fork Collection features three summery colors in Sag Harbor, a cool silver blue; Shelter Island, a sky blue radiance; and Greenport, a dreamy aquamarine paradise. Each bottle retails for $9.00, and you can find ‘em at Essie.com (or click the link in the beginning). I’ve always been a fan of Essie’s polish formula, because it’s long-wearing and reliable. I’m more of a color fan, so I don’t always align with their collections, but I’m so happy to see these three hues join me for the season!

Sag Harbor is a cool, pale blue-gray with silver shimmer. Two coats was just right with this baby, but you need to make sure you have nice, even coats that aren’t too thin to ensure a streak-free finish.

Shelter Island is a creamy sky blue that’s not overly bright, but it isn’t pastel or pale either. It reminds me of an inviting swimming pool.

Greenport is a pale aquamarine color with a creamy finish. It has a lot of glossiness to it, and it’s really opaque.

See swatches


Sag Harbor


Shelter Island


Greenport

62 thoughts on “Essie North Fork Collection Review, Swatches, & Photos

  1. Meike says:

    I just love Greenport! I really need it! lol!

  2. Nicole15 says:

    I LOVE these colors. Greenport is in the Peppermint Patti family & i think i actually like it better than Peppermint Patti. More of a teal than a pastel creamy green. Shelter Island is totally gorge!!!!! Have these launched yet? Makes me want to go get my nails did.

  3. agnes says:

    omgsh shelter island is beautiful

  4. Kristine says:

    Gorgeous! Have to get Shelter Island and Greenport!

  5. Yaya says:

    I love Greenport but I probably won’t purchase it :( because I need to save!

  6. Alannah says:

    Are these in stores yet? I’ve heard they don’t come out until April but I’m super excited to get them!

  7. victoria says:

    thank you so much christine for this. i’ve been so wanting to check these out. i love essie nailpolish but they do have limited colors so i was excited about this. i’m going to get sag harbor.

  8. Sandy says:

    Essie is really surprising me, I’ve mostly seen pinks and reds from them. I love Sag Harbor and Greenport. Thanks for the swatches Christine

  9. Mikki says:

    Hmmm. At Scrangies site I wasn’t really impressed.

    Now I am.

  10. JennXOXO says:

    Wow those are pretty! I want to get Shelter Island and Greenport.

  11. Lindsay says:

    omg the silver is GORG, and the other two :) I want them allll!

  12. Suuz says:

    Sag Harbor & Greenport are goooorgeous!

  13. Edna says:

    awww the green one looks like mac’s peppermint patti!!

  14. Megan says:

    All of them are pretty but sag harbor is calling out to me!!

  15. Lauren says:

    I have to have all 3!

  16. evo says:

    i want them all!!!

  17. carriespooner says:

    summer toes

  18. Nicolah says:

    I like greenport! It looks good!

  19. Juliana says:

    Hmm.. I like the colours… but they don’t seem to be very good…
    For that price I’d choose O.P.I.

  20. sandra says:

    9 bucks? I thought Essie usually sold for $7.50!

  21. Stacey says:

    They’re all gorgeous!

  22. sprut says:

    I absolutely love greenport and I would get it if I hadn’t just had a major nail haul last week. Oh well…

  23. Kayc says:

    I like the cool colours for summer. I think they look refreshing lol.
    And “Sag Harbor” LOL! ..love the colour and the name..

  24. nancy says:

    These colors are so pretty…I really love Greenport!

  25. Miss QQ says:

    I love Sag Harbour!

  26. Amanda says:

    I’m in love with greenport! :)

  27. Sophie says:

    I hardly ever buy nail polish as I’m a serial nail biter but when I saw Greenport I had to buy it. It’s even prettier in real life!

  28. sophia says:

    OMG the green one is totally like the sugarsweet’s peppermint thingy, or the china glaze’s for audrey? Can you give some comparison? thanks so much.

  29. Catherine says:

    Oooooh… I want Greenport and Sag Harbor. So pretty!

  30. Miri says:

    I just bought all three of these and totally loving them.
    Here is a little money savings tip: The Essie nail polishes retail for $8 at ULTA, and I went yesterday, they had a buy one get one 50% off.