The first day of summer (and the longest day of the year) is this Friday, June 21. Make sure your nails are ready with these super-hot nail collections for the warm-weather season.
Essie Naughty Nautical Summer 2013 Collection, $8 each, Essie.com
Clockwise from bottom: The Girls Are Out, Rock the Boat, the More the Merrier, Full Steam Ahead, Sunday Funday, Naughty Nautical
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Essie Summer 2013 Neons, $8 each, Macys.com
Because it isn’t summer without neon nail polish. This collection is perfect for a night out with the girls.
L to R: DJ Play That Song, Shake Your $$ Maker, Boom Boom Room, Bouncer, it’s Me, Saturday Disco Fever, Bottle Service
Maybelline New York Polka Dots (July)
Tiny particles of shimmer adorn these polishes, sure to sparkle in the sun.
L to R: Blue Marks the Spots, Clearly Spotted, Dotty, Drops of Jade
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Deborah Lippmann Mermaids Collection, $18 each, Bluemercury.com
“Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think my collection’s complete?”
Taking cue from a certain Disney movie, Deborah Lippmann’s latest collection contains more glitter particles and shimmery beautifulness.
L to R: Do the Mermaid, Million Dollar Mermaid, Mermaid’s Dream, Mermaid’s Kiss, Mermaid’s Eyes
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Orly Mash Up Summer Collection, $8.50 each, Sallybeauty.com
The iridescent purple is my favorite.
L to R: Choreographed Chaos, Harmonious Mess, Mayhem Mentality, Sparking Garbage, Pretty-Ugly, Beautiful Disaster.
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MAC Temperature Rising, $18 each, Macys.com
Scorching Hot (Left) and Tropical (Right)
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nails inc. Spring Summer Collection, $25, Macys.com
Inspired by the trends from Spring/Summer 2013 London Fashion Week and named after iconic London places.
L to R: Primrose Hill Gardens, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kensington Palace Gardens, Belgravia Gardens, Chelsea Physic Gardens, Hampton Court Palace Gardens.
RGB Summer 2013 Collection, $16 each, Rgbcosmetics.com
L to R: Cerulean, Fuschia, Monarch, Pansy
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NARS Pierre Hardy Nail Duos, $29/pair, Sephora.com
Four limited-edition nail polish sets from the designer’s high-fashion 2013 shoe collection. My fave is the orange and blue set, just because they’re colors of my alma mater, the great Fighting Illini!
Dior Bird of Paradise, $29/pair, Nordstrom.com
Sold in mini pairs; Bahia (Left) and Samba (Right)
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Chanel Papillon Summer 2013 Collection, $27 each, Nordstrom.com
The mermaid-blue Azure is perfect for toes.
Azure, Bel-Argus, Lilis
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Butter LONDON Summer Holiday Collection, $15 each, Macys.com
L to R: Bit Faker, Sun Baker, Champers, Poole, Marbs, Bobby Dazzler
Ciate Sun Catcher Collection (July), $15
Heading to a pool fiesta? These shades are a great accessory to go with that umbrella drink.
L to R: Afterglow Topcoat, Mango Martini, Palm Tree, Pool Party, Raspberry Collins, Red Hot Chili
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Zoya Stunning and Irrisistible Summer 2013 Nail Collection, Zoya.com
Stunning and irresistible, just like the beach goddess in you.
Stunning Collection, $48:
Darcy, Thandie, Micky, Yana, Josie, Rocky
Irresistible Collection, $48:
Kerry, Amy, Tinsley, Bobbi, Hazel, Rikki
aand because two summer collections isn’t enough…
Zoya Pixie Dust Summer 2013 Collection Sampler, $54
Solange, Beatrix, Destiny, Miranda, Stevie, Liberty
What nail shades are you going to rock this summer?