Back to Basics: Essie Spring 2009 Collection
Yes, we’re still right smack in the middle of winter and the rain and clouds outside keep taunting me to wear vampy reds and chocolaty browns on my tips. But I say, the hell with all that, I’m ready for spring and I WILL wear hot pink in January if I want to. 
Essie Spring 2009 Collection includes six nail lacquers in a range of basic colors from nude to bold reds and blue. The collection of creme finish polishes is a bit retro to me, a nice throwback to your basics.
Lacquered Up is a superhero red that reminds me of Wonder Woman and complements my fair skin tone nicely.
I love the soft cotton candy pink of Flawless. These types of pink shades usually don’t do anything for me but this one really won my heart over. I have a feeling I’ll be reaching for this bottle many times this season.
Eternal Optimist is a straight forward nude. However, it’s not entirely boring and makes a nice basic for interviews or if you work in a conservative environment.
Mesmerize came totally out of left field for me. A blueberry-esque blue, this color was my least favorite for manicures but is a bold hue that would work well if you love doing nail art like my friend Nikki over at Ask Me Whats. The thicker formula was also a bit of a miss.
Another red in the Spring Collection is One of a Kind, a cherry tomato red that’s a tinge on the orange side for me.
Status Symbol is what I finally decided on wearing this weekend as my friends and I head out tonight to Bruno’s in the Mission to start the week-long birthday celebration. It’s a delicious hot pink that’s very “My Super Sweet Sixteen”, LOL
Which one of these colors are your favorite? Surprisingly, I love the two pinks in this set – whowuddathunk?!
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On January 25th, 2009 mandypandy said:
I don’t normally wear Essie (it’s not Big 3-Free), but the first three polishes look absolutely gorgeous. They definitely put me in a ’spring’ state of mind!
On January 25th, 2009 Anna said:
Wow, I’m in love with Flawless and Status Symbol. I’m constantly looking out for a shade like Status Symbol. Thanks for the heads up!
On January 26th, 2009 1955nurse said:
I REALLY love their “Rock Star Skinny” for pedicaures!!!
On January 26th, 2009 michelle said:
I love the new Essie collection. Bold, fun colors. I bought them all. Great site!
On January 27th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi mandypandy,
I’m not too sure what the Big 3-Free is but I’d love to know!
I agree that those shades are my favorite as well
What color are you wearing today for Chinese New Year?
On January 27th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Anna,
While I love Status Symbol, after 3 days it was lookin’ a little too bright, so today I changed the color to Eternal Optimist, LOL
On January 27th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi 1955nurse,
Wow, Rock Star Skinny sounds like a lot of fun! I want to try anything that rocks
On January 27th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Michelle,
The bold colors certainly do stand out! Hope you’re having an awesome day
On January 29th, 2009 mandypandy said:
‘Big 3-Free’ just means it’s free of three particular ingredients: toulene, formaldahyde and dibutylpthalate.
Well, I’ve currently nibbled my nails down to nubbins, so I haven’t worn polish in quite some time. Hopefully, by the time this Essie collection rolls out, they’ll have grown back.