<p><strong>VIOLA DAVIS, Inspiration: </strong>“To create a feminine yet edgy look, we chose Essie’s <strong>penny talk</strong>, a statement-making copper metallic, to pop against Viola’s structured white Vivienne Westwood gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Julie Kandalec</strong>.</p>

VIOLA DAVIS, Inspiration: “To create a feminine yet edgy look, we chose Essie’s penny talk, a statement-making copper metallic, to pop against Viola’s structured white Vivienne Westwood gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Julie Kandalec.

Penny Talk
Penny Talk
<strong><strong>TAYLOR SCHILLING, </strong></strong> <p><strong>Inspiration: </strong>“Essie’s <strong>bordeaux</strong> was the perfect polish to complete Taylor’s burgundy, monochromatic 90’s look. Two coats of this deep red wine shade paired with short nails kept her style cool, young and on-trend,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Christina Aviles</strong>.</p>
TAYLOR SCHILLING, 

Inspiration: “Essie’s bordeaux was the perfect polish to complete Taylor’s burgundy, monochromatic 90’s look. Two coats of this deep red wine shade paired with short nails kept her style cool, young and on-trend,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Christina Aviles.

Bordeaux
Bordeaux
<strong>SOPHIA BUSH, Inspiration</strong>: “Sophia and I chose Essie’s <strong>sugar daddy</strong>, a sweet, soft pink to create a natural nail. The polish coordinated beautifully against her dynamic, hot pink Marchesa dress,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Millie Machado</strong>.
SOPHIA BUSH, Inspiration: “Sophia and I chose Essie’s sugar daddy, a sweet, soft pink to create a natural nail. The polish coordinated beautifully against her dynamic, hot pink Marchesa dress,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Millie Machado.
Sugar Daddy
Sugar Daddy
<strong>EMILY BLUNT, Inspiration: </strong>“We started by shaping Emily’s nails into a clean, classic oval shape and followed with two coats of Essie’s <strong>mademoiselle</strong> for a soft wash of color. The sheer pink shade complemented Emily’s fair skin tone as well as her nude embellished Roberto Cavalli gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Carla Kay</strong>.
EMILY BLUNT, Inspiration: “We started by shaping Emily’s nails into a clean, classic oval shape and followed with two coats of Essie’s mademoiselle for a soft wash of color. The sheer pink shade complemented Emily’s fair skin tone as well as her nude embellished Roberto Cavalli gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Carla Kay.
<strong>CHRISSY TEIGEN, Inspiration: </strong>“We decided on Essie’s <strong>mademoiselle</strong> to create sexy, sheer nails that played off of Chrissy’s plunging Dsquared² wrap dress and thigh-high slit,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Kimmie Kyees</strong>.
CHRISSY TEIGEN, Inspiration: “We decided on Essie’s mademoiselle to create sexy, sheer nails that played off of Chrissy’s plunging Dsquared² wrap dress and thigh-high slit,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Kimmie Kyees.
Mademoiselle
Mademoiselle
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<p><strong>VIOLA DAVIS, Inspiration: </strong>“To create a feminine yet edgy look, we chose Essie’s <strong>penny talk</strong>, a statement-making copper metallic, to pop against Viola’s structured white Vivienne Westwood gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Julie Kandalec</strong>.</p>
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VIOLA DAVIS, Inspiration: “To create a feminine yet edgy look, we chose Essie’s penny talk, a statement-making copper metallic, to pop against Viola’s structured white Vivienne Westwood gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Julie Kandalec.

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Penny Talk
<strong><strong>TAYLOR SCHILLING, </strong></strong> <p><strong>Inspiration: </strong>“Essie’s <strong>bordeaux</strong> was the perfect polish to complete Taylor’s burgundy, monochromatic 90’s look. Two coats of this deep red wine shade paired with short nails kept her style cool, young and on-trend,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Christina Aviles</strong>.</p>
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TAYLOR SCHILLING, 

Inspiration: “Essie’s bordeaux was the perfect polish to complete Taylor’s burgundy, monochromatic 90’s look. Two coats of this deep red wine shade paired with short nails kept her style cool, young and on-trend,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Christina Aviles.

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Bordeaux
<strong>SOPHIA BUSH, Inspiration</strong>: “Sophia and I chose Essie’s <strong>sugar daddy</strong>, a sweet, soft pink to create a natural nail. The polish coordinated beautifully against her dynamic, hot pink Marchesa dress,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Millie Machado</strong>.
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SOPHIA BUSH, Inspiration: “Sophia and I chose Essie’s sugar daddy, a sweet, soft pink to create a natural nail. The polish coordinated beautifully against her dynamic, hot pink Marchesa dress,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Millie Machado.
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Sugar Daddy
<strong>EMILY BLUNT, Inspiration: </strong>“We started by shaping Emily’s nails into a clean, classic oval shape and followed with two coats of Essie’s <strong>mademoiselle</strong> for a soft wash of color. The sheer pink shade complemented Emily’s fair skin tone as well as her nude embellished Roberto Cavalli gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Carla Kay</strong>.
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EMILY BLUNT, Inspiration: “We started by shaping Emily’s nails into a clean, classic oval shape and followed with two coats of Essie’s mademoiselle for a soft wash of color. The sheer pink shade complemented Emily’s fair skin tone as well as her nude embellished Roberto Cavalli gown,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Carla Kay.
<strong>CHRISSY TEIGEN, Inspiration: </strong>“We decided on Essie’s <strong>mademoiselle</strong> to create sexy, sheer nails that played off of Chrissy’s plunging Dsquared² wrap dress and thigh-high slit,” said Celebrity Manicurist, <strong>Kimmie Kyees</strong>.
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CHRISSY TEIGEN, Inspiration: “We decided on Essie’s mademoiselle to create sexy, sheer nails that played off of Chrissy’s plunging Dsquared² wrap dress and thigh-high slit,” said Celebrity Manicurist, Kimmie Kyees.
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Last night, top entertainers dazzled in neutral and classic Essie hues at the 23rd-annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Get inspired by the manis of red-carpet faves such as Chrissy Teigen, Viola Davis and Emily Blunt. 

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