♡ Summer Nail Polish Picks

July 28, 2013


I'm sure I've mentioned before that I tend to prefer neutral and pastel nails over bright and colourful, apart from in summer when I feel brave enough to venture into the (slightly) more bright and colourful realm of nail polish. Due to the recent heatwave there's been quite a few polishes that I've been loving which are perfect for the summer months. 


1. Essie Fiji
My all time favorite nail polish, and if i'm perfectly honest, i do wear this shade all year round - though it does look particular good in summer when paired with a tan.

2. Essie Tart Deco
This bright coral is one of my favorite colours to wear on my toes in summer and just like fiji, it tends to compliment a tan. 

3. Essie Mint Candy Apple
I love mint nails and though I usually opt for a more pastel shade such as Essie's Absolutely shore, I've recently been loving this brighter version. 


4. Essie Go Ginza
This shade appeared in my Spring Picks but I think it's great for summer too - it looks lovely with white dresses and is perfect for when you want something colourful yet also elegant.

5. Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Enamel  in (25) Melon
This one is quite similar to Essie's Tart Deco but has more of an orange, rather than pink undertone. The formula of this is also amazing, the wide brush makes application super easy and the gel finish looks really professional.

6. BarryM Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Lychee
Another shade that can be worn all year round, but there's something about the simplicity of it that just reminds me of summer. And of course, it compliments a tan.

What are your favorite polishes for summer?

♡


Share This Story

Tags:

You Might Also Like

31 comments

  1. Jenny28 July 2013 at 15:23

    I love your photography :) I like a pink-coral colour for summer like Rimmel London 60 Seconds Coralicious though this is very bright, maybe not your cup of tea!

    Jenny x

    http://freyasfashionchapter.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  2. T28 July 2013 at 15:54

    Perfect picks! The green nail varnish is so cute!
    Fashion Ganache.
    http://fashionganache.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Janiecyxo28 July 2013 at 16:15

    You really like your pastels, most people go more neon when thinking of summer polishes. But I know Essie Fiji is a big time favorite.

    xo.Janiecy.xo|A Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

    xo, Janiecy

    ReplyDelete
  4. Jem28 July 2013 at 16:15

    I love your picks! I just discovered how stunning Tart Deco looks on the toes, so that is definitely going to be my pedicure colour of choice for the rest of the summer!

    http://jemaroons.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. Unknown28 July 2013 at 17:22

    Beautiful colors! :) My summer picks are a mix between pastels and bright colors!

    xoxo,
    http://simplicity-in-pink.blogspot.pt/

    ReplyDelete
  6. Mokoon28 July 2013 at 17:43

    I love those colors, they're amazing, my favorite color for summer is mint, well is my favorite color for any season hahaha. New follower here :)

    http://www.marvelousthings.net

    <3

    ReplyDelete
  7. Anonymous28 July 2013 at 21:44

    I have the Bourjois one in Melon and I love it! It's such a pretty shade.
    I love the brush as well!

    Http://Lilyavenuee.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Unknown28 July 2013 at 22:43

    Your blog is awesome so I nominated you for the Liebster Award! You can check out the rules and questions here:

    http://prettypeopleproblemsbyem.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-liebster-award.html

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Conny29 July 2013 at 01:26

    Those colours are great, I love all of them! x

    ReplyDelete
  10. Unknown29 July 2013 at 01:28

    I love Essie's Fiji too!
    xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Unknown29 July 2013 at 01:32

    I prefer wearing pastel nail polishes during spring and more bright colours during summer !

    ReplyDelete
  12. Louabellex29 July 2013 at 02:28

    Love the pastel nail varnishes, so cute xx
    http://louabellex.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  13. Kimberley29 July 2013 at 04:48

    Love all the colors :) Barry M nailpolishes are definitely my favorites. You take really pretty pictures! x

    ReplyDelete
  14. Unknown29 July 2013 at 05:15

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Lauren29 July 2013 at 05:15

    Lovely picks, I really like the look of Essie Tart Deco. My faves would have to be the Electric Dreams by Collection, which is a sea greeny/blue

    www.laurensibs.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  16. Unknown29 July 2013 at 05:17

    Essie Go Ginza looks really amazinng! And I've been wanting Fiji for so long now I might just go to drugstore now and buy it, so perfect! My favourite this month is this H&M Pink Macarron (post here) Not the best quality but the shade is just stunning! xx

    Justine | BRIGHTON DREAM

    ReplyDelete
  17. The Scarlet Diaries29 July 2013 at 07:49

    thank you for your lovely comment, followed back :) ^^

    nice blog and your layout is just cute!:)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Claire29 July 2013 at 13:57

    Oooh Melon is gorgeous, I've just picked up Go Ginza from Fragrance Direct and I'm really excited about trying it, it's such a pretty colour and was a complete bargain.
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  19. Em Sheldon29 July 2013 at 16:43

    Wow such gorgeous colours. I absolutely love neutral too :) xxx
    emtalks.co.uk
    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3934124/emtalks

    ReplyDelete
  20. Emily29 July 2013 at 22:54

    I love your taste in nail polish shades! They have the perfect combination of bright and creaminess. :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. GraceD || Other Infinities ☯30 July 2013 at 14:43

    Awww these are so cute, these shades have such a summer/spring feel to them! I love pastel colours so so soo much! I'd say that Essie do some of the best nail varnish colours ever.

    Grace // Other Infinities ♥

    ReplyDelete
  22. Fernanda30 July 2013 at 15:35

    I love your choices (you take great pictures, too!), the Essie ones are soooo pretty. Just started following you! xx

    http://ferdies-place.blogspot.co

    ReplyDelete
  23. Victoria - Florence and Mary31 July 2013 at 06:49

    I finally caved and brought Lychee last week - yet to try it though!

    Victoria
    FlorenceandMary.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Unknown31 July 2013 at 13:49

    Essie tart deco be mineee!! I love it
    Emma x
    emandthem.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. Jessie | jessie-ann.co.uk1 August 2013 at 00:56

    I've been wearing shellac all summer as I hate the hassle of painting my nails but I love the Barry M Gelly varnishes :) New follower on bloglovin!

    www.allthingsbeautiful-x.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Viva La Fashion1 August 2013 at 03:20

    I love all these colors. They're perfection! PS I am obsessed with your header. It is amazing. :D

    http://vivalafashiongirl.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  27. Sian5 August 2013 at 13:42

    Such beautiful colours! I think I'm going to pick up the Barry M lychee xx

    ReplyDelete
  28. Unknown9 August 2013 at 03:32

    These colours are gorgeous. I usually don't wear corals but so tempted by that Essie one! xx

    Essie | The Li'l Sparrow

    ReplyDelete
  29. Unknown9 August 2013 at 07:19

    Love all those Essie polishes!! They're so pretty x

    Rachael | beautypea.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. Lauren L.10 August 2013 at 09:09

    Tarte Deco and Go Ginza are so pretty, you've picked out the loveliest shades! :) x

    Alavish.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
I read and appreciate every single one ♥