Hot New Nail Colors for Summer

By Elizabeth Dunlap

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Purple Haze A royal contrast to metallic gladiators. Orly Nail Lacquer in Charged Up, $7.

Walking On Sunshine Anything-but-mellow yellow. Chanel Nail Colour in LA Sunrise, $25.

Fuchsia for Thought Silk proteins protect precious tips. Revlon Nail Enamel in Fuchsia Fever, $4.79.

Orange Bounty A melon pairing for summer's safari prints. Butter London Lacquer in Jaffa, $3.

Lavender Lady Refined for day, flirty for night. Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Constant Craving, $15.

Pop Tart This candy pink costs less than a pack of gum. e.l.f. Nail Polish in Bubble Gum Pink, $1.

Pretty in Punk '80s neon peony blooms again. Essie Nail Polish in Bermuda Shorts, $8.

Divide & Lacquer Cotton balls just don't cut it. Red by KISS toe separator, $9.99 for kit.

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Wild Thing Dance barefoot! Pearl extract prolongs pigment. Paul & Joe Nail Color in Wink, $14.

Hot Foot It Toe-tally tangerine. Shades by Barielle Nail Polish in Joytini, $8.

Happy Days A coral that's both sweet and smart. Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color in Happy, $4.75.

Twinkle Toed Micronized gems amp up the bling factor. Borghese Nail Lacquer in Belissima Rose, $8.

Age of Aquarius This aquatic tint is a walk on the beach. CND Nail Polish in Turquoise Tint, $6.

Keep on File Buff away hardened heels. Diamancel File #5, $33.