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

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

When it comes to choosing pedicure colors, you want to steer clear of a bright Kermit shade of green or you risk things looking a little fungus-y. Yikes. But turquoise is perfect for your toes and has that great chlorine vibe that's oh-so-summer.

1. butter LONDON in Slapper, $15
2. Julep in Amy, $14
3. Pop Beauty in Turquoise, $10

The key to choosing a white polish for your toes is making sure it's nice and bright. If the shade is too opaque it'll look faded. You want the color to pop. Plus, a bright white contrasts nicely against a tan.

1. China Glaze in Dandy Lyin' Around, $7.50
2. Julep in Kate, $14
3. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics in Feathered, $10

While an orangey-red looks great for a manicure, it's best to stick with a true red for a pedi. And nothing looks better on a sizzling July day than a bright red pedicure. When it's scorching hot outside, this is your go-to polish.

1. Essie in Russian Roulette, $8
2. OPI in Color So Hot It Berns, $8
3. Revlon in All Fired Up, $5