A sky blue shade is pretty as a spring manicure, but consider a more saturated shade of blue for summer. A peacock pedicure looks especially fab poolside. And once the summer days dwindle and you feel a cool fall chill in the air, switch to navy blue.
1. Nails Inc. in Baker Street, $9.50
2. YSL in Bleu Majorelle, $25
3. China Glaze in Frost Bite, $7.50
1. Nails Inc. in Baker Street, $9.50
2. YSL in Bleu Majorelle, $25
3. China Glaze in Frost Bite, $7.50
Orange is one of those ultra-happy, I'm-in-vacation-mode colors that is perfect for a summer pedi. Deeper shades like burnt orange can have an autumn vibe, so make sure to stick with a super bright, safety cone orange color.
1. Illamasqua in Gamma, $17
2. Givenchy in Croisiere Mat Orange, $17
3. Essie in Orange It's Obvious, $8
1. Illamasqua in Gamma, $17
2. Givenchy in Croisiere Mat Orange, $17
3. Essie in Orange It's Obvious, $8
Even if it's an unseasonably cold day in June, these flamingo pinks are so bright they'll serve as an all-day reminder that it's summertime. If you feel like hot pink is a little too Barbie girl for a manicure, consider this shade for your toes instead; it's a bit more subtle as a pedicure color.
1. butter LONDON in Cake Hole, $15
2. Essie in Bottle Service, $8
3. Milani in Hot Pink Frenzy, $3.50
1. butter LONDON in Cake Hole, $15
2. Essie in Bottle Service, $8
3. Milani in Hot Pink Frenzy, $3.50
Lilac is great for spring, but a deeper shade, like these royal purple polishes, are ideal for summer. A richer hue looks better on your toes than a more delicate pinky-purple, and this shade is ultra feminine without being too girly-girl.
1. butter LONDON in Pitter Patter, $15
2. Illamasqua in Poke, $17
3. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics in Suspiria, $10
1. butter LONDON in Pitter Patter, $15
2. Illamasqua in Poke, $17
3. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics in Suspiria, $10
If brights aren't your thing, go for a metallic pedicure. Gold doesn't work as well on lighter skin tones, but silver looks good on just about everyone. The color will reflect light and look resplendent in the sun.
1. butter LONDON in Bobby Dazzler, $15
2. Dolce & Gabbana in Platinum, $24
3. Nails Inc. in Cambridge Terrance, $9.50
1. butter LONDON in Bobby Dazzler, $15
2. Dolce & Gabbana in Platinum, $24
3. Nails Inc. in Cambridge Terrance, $9.50