Thirty five years in the nail business is a seriously big achievement. One of the world's favourite and most iconic nail varnish brands, Essie, are this year celebrating that very achievement - and what better way to do so than with the launch of a capsule collection of 'classics revisited'" This six piece 'Retro Revival' collection includes some of the most iconic polishes from the last three decades, which together help Essie to meet their objective of 'promising a sparkling night of thrills'. Inspired by the big dreams, glitz and glam of Las Vegas, the collection brings back some of the brand's very first shades while celebrating some of the more recent additions that I've no doubt will bring back some teenage memories. Here's the lowdown on the six shades, plus their original year of origin...
1. Cabana Boy (2005) - ultra cool pearly white 
This reminds me of my last year at University, when we started to channel a more sophisticated and polished look (rather than flouro brights!) Over ten years later the understated nude is still totally on-trend, but the delicate pearlescent tone provides a hint of something retro. Absolutely wearable, now and in the future. 

2. Birthday Suit (1982) - cheeky delicate nude
You can't go wrong with a delicate natural tone, but this is even more special to me because 1982 was the year I was born! Never has a nail polish or name been so appropriate; this is definitely going in my 'to keep' drawer. This helps to conceal ...