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14 New Nail Polishes To Get Your Hands On For Summer '14
With every turn of a season, we have a lot to look forward to — especially when it's time for summer.
We have warm weather ahead, picnics to prepare, (hopefully) no school assignments to worry about, and maybe even a few vacation days.
Unofficially, summer started over last week's Memorial Day Weekend. Officially, the first day of summer is June 21st. This gives us more than enough time to stock up on summer essentials, like sexy swimsuits, summer shoes, and as many bottles of brand new nail polish that we can justify while still being on time for rent. Yes, that's a little game I like to play.
Here, 14 of the latest lacquers—inspired by the many shades of summer—to wear to your next backyard BBQ.
White Nail Polish
Bright white is refreshingly unexpected. This polish is one five from Chanel’s elegant Summer 2014 Collection.
Eastern Light, $27, chanel.com
Glittery Orange Nail Polish
This shade, part of Zoya’s Summer 2014 Bubbly Collection, reminds me of a melted creamsicle.
Alma, $9, zoya.com
Purple Shimmer Nail Polish
Trust me, you’ll want all six shades of Butter London’s Summer 2014 collection, Lolly Brights. I adore this radiant plum option.
Stroppy Nail Lacquer, $15, butterlondon.com
Confetti Nail Polish
Paint a party on your nails with this festive polish, part of Ciaté’s new Mosaic Collection.
Fair And Square, $15, ciate.co.uk
Nude Nail Polish
Nicer (and still cheaper) than that t-shirt you bought on your last Disney vacation. This neutral nude is one of three polishes in Mac’s new Maleficent Collection.
Uninvited, $18, maccosmetics.com
Aqua Blue Nail Polish
I hope the skies are this blue all summer long. Essie’s bottle of blue is part of the brand’s Summer 2014 collection. They have six new neon shades to try, too.
Strut Your Stuff, $9, beauty.com
Burnt Orange Nail Polish
This orangey polish, part of Nars’ Summer 2014 Color Collection, has been formulated with UV protection to prevent discoloration caused by the sun.
Libertango, $19, narscosmetics.com
Pale Purple Nail Polish
This creamy lavender is one of Julep’s latest lacquers, and is oh-so-romantic for summertime.
Ramona, $14, julep.com
Pink Nail Polish
Preen’s silky pink polish is one of four shades from their new, limited-edition collaboration with Nails Inc.
Miami Hot Preen By Thornton Bregazzi, $20, nailsinc.com
Burgundy Nail Polish
“All The Fixins” is the name of Floss Gloss’ Spring/Summer 2014 collection. This rich red was inspired by a picnic table cloth.
Picnic, $8, flossgloss.com
Red Nail Polish
Dior’s summer Transat Collection was inspired by nautical themes. Each polish (there’s also a blue one called “sailor” and a beige one called “yacht”) comes with transparent nail stickers that feature the CD logo for a seriously chic accent nail.
Dior Manucure Transat Duo in Captain, $37, boots.com
Pale Blue Nail Polish
YSL’s Summer Look 2014 includes two polishes: this pool blue option and a dark, deep sea color.
Bleu Celadon, $27, yslbeautyus.com
Hot Pink Nail Polish
No summer polish collection is complete without a popping shade of pink. Check out Color Club’s website to see all of their new nail products. Trust me, you’ll want them all.
Kapow!, $8, shopcolorclub.com