10 Must-Have Nail Colours for Summer 2012

MAC Hey Sailor Touch of Red: Everyone needs a good red lacquer in their arsenal. If only the blue stripes came out of the bottle, too. (MAC, $17)

Essie Bikini So Teeny: This perfect cornflower blue has been on our digits since we delightedly ripped open the package containing a sample bottle a few weeks ago. Available now. (Essie, $8).

Deborah Lippmann Snow White & the Huntsman Set: This is sold as a set of two lacquers–Kiss and Dark Side of the Moon–in the classic good vs. evil pairing. We prefer the evil shade. Is that bad?(HSN, $25 for the set)

Chanel Holiday: Because it is orange and it is Chanel and it is wonderful (Chanel, $26)

Butter London Lillibet’s Jubilee: It’s the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The least we can do for that kind of dedication is give her a nail polish. From the UK-based brand that gave us “No More Waity, Katie” after Kate Middleton and Prince William got engaged, comes another whimsical royal shade. (ButterLondon, $14)

Dior Cosmo: From Dior’s upcoming “Summer Mix” collection which will be available in June, this color evokes the spirit of its namesake cocktail. Just don’t lick your nails. (Dior, $23)

Zoya Blogger Collection: Three beauty bloggers–The Small Things, Eleventh Gorgeous, Capitol Hill Style–were tapped to create a color with Zoya and Birchbox. Behold the fruits of their effort:Belle, Kate, and Coraline. The formulas are sheer and perfect for mixing your own bespoke shade. (Birchbox, $22 for the set.)

L’Oreal Colour Riche Now You Sea Me: Because summer is not complete without a Tiffany-blue, sea-inspired shade. (Ulta, $5.99)

Orly Flash Glam FX It’s Electric: Launching in June, this special effect top coat adds a little glitter when you need it. (Beauty.com, $10)

NARS “Trouville”: We already swooned over the Thakoon x NARS nail polish collection of bright sorbet hues, but this perfect petal pink is new for summer, too. Available now. (NARS,$18)


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