Collection: Essie 2007 Summer, It’s Better in the Bahamas
Today’s Throwback Thursday polish is one of only two shades from Essie’s 2007 Summer collection (the other is Island Hopping) that remains in the core collection.
Essie describes Bahama Mama (609) as a “warm, rich, creamy deep plum”. It’s a very rich shade, but I’d say it’s just a tad too light to be vampy. It brightens up well in bright sun, too. This deep raisin-toned plum cream doesn’t particularly evoke the Bahamas for me, but I guess I haven’t been there, either.
I suppose any and all colors are present during the Bahamas’ annual Junkanoo Carnival, which takes place every Boxing Day (that’s the day after Christmas)!
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My bottle is actually a newer one—I recently repurchased a bottle after giving the older one away—so there’s no caveat this time about thinner being added, and all that.
The formula is slightly jelly-ish. It can be a little tricky to apply evenly, though two thicker coats or three thinner ones (which is what I did in the swatch) will give you a very pretty, glassy-looking finish.
The color and finish are really fabulous, and if not for the slightly more time-consuming application, I’d have highly recommended it. It’s definitely worth the little bit of trouble if you love the shade.
Essie Nail Polish retails for US$8.50 / CA$9.99–$10.99 and is 0.46 US fl oz / 13.5 mL. The polish is free of toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). (I bought my polish on clearance several years ago, and I do not know whether it is 3-Free.) It is made in the USA.
Essie Cosmetics, founded in 1981, is based in Westfield NJ, USA. In 2010, Essie was acquired by the L’Oréal Group.
This vampy burgundy shade looks so awesome.
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Also, the hue reminds me of this season’s dark and crunchy cranberries.
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A nice shade, but it seems like it would be too fincky for me!
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beautiful colors. I love the color of it.
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This has been on my wish list for ages! Not sure why I don’t just buy it. So classy… and you had me at “jelly” finish. 😀
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There are some Essies that just sit on my wishlist forever, too! It took me like, 10 years to finally buy A-List. :p
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I looove Bahama Mama ❤
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And the name is so fun, too! Thanks for visiting!
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This one has been on my “To Buy, Or Not To Buy” list for a looooong time. Still torn though…I feel like if I see it on sale, I would PROBABLY pick it up…but maybe I’ll just continue to pass on it at full price 😛
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Your sentiments are the same as mine!
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We’re basically the same person
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I’m not sure if I should be afraid or honoured…
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Ruudeee.
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😘
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It is really one of those colors, isn’t it? It took me a while to get it, too.
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Always a classic! http://wp.me/p65oNU-7b
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Definitely!
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I have this!
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Woohoo! 😀
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