Essie Jumpin' Junkanoo

Jumpin' Junkanoo is one of my favorite pinks. It was released with the 2007 Essie Bahamas collection. The base is a cool medium pink with really pretty subtle pink shimmer. Something about this shade seems so fresh and tropical. I wasn't all that impressed with the rest of the collection, but they got it right with this one. This is three coats, no topcoat.

Sunlight:





Shade:


The formula is odd, in that it's not a jelly, but it has jelly tendencies. In other words, it's a little on the sheer side and needs three coats to get to opacity. The finish is also jelly-like, which may be why it looks so fresh. It's really beautiful and my pics don't do it justice.

I've been to the Bahamas twice and I love the fact that many of the buildings there are pink, including the Parliament Building below:


Here I am in front of one of the hotels:


It's such a beautiful set of islands with a rich history and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I can't wait to go back one day.

Happy painting!

*Parliament picture taken from Wikipedia