Nailed It
Kick-start summer with a fresh new hue. Here, W editors reveal their favorite polishes.
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“I tend to wear a lot of white in the summer, and I can’t imagine a better compliment than this chic, understated grey blue.” – Jane Larkworthy, Beauty Director
Dolce & Gabbana nail polish in Anise, $25, sephora.com.
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“This peachy nude looks right at home on the beach.” – Christina Caldwell, Digital Director
RGB nail polish in Punch, $18, rgbcosmetics.com.
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“This shade is like emerald green with an oil slick on top and the multi-colored iridescence makes it work with anything I wear. It’s perfect for these few months when I’m not exclusively in black.” – Katie Becker, Beauty Editor
OPI nail lacquer in Green on the Runway, $9, ulta.com.
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“This is bubblegum pink at it’s best. It’s a glitter polish, which sticks like rubber cement, and won’t chip between dips in the pool.” – Mia Adorante, Associate to the Fashion and Style Director
Deborah Lippmann glitter nail polish in Candy Shop, $20, deborahlippmann.com.
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“A very pale baby blue, this color is neutral enough to go with my whole summer wardrobe while still adding a hint of color.” – Sam Milner, Senior Market Editor and Manager
Essie nail polish in Find Me An Oasis, $8.50, essie.com.
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“From the office to dinners to impromptu trips to the beach, I need a manicure as versatile as my schedule. Tom Ford’s deep red goes with everything—and the formula stands up to even the toughest sand.” – Sue Williamson, Digital Editorial Associate
Tom Ford nail lacquer in Carnal Red, $32, tomford.com.
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“This opaque polish is light enough to hide chips from spending time at the beach and festive enough for an outdoor party.” – Sarah Leon, Web Editor
MAC nail lacquer in Pep Pep Pep, $16, maccosmetics.com.
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“This new vegan, quick dry shade of orange from dazzle dry is perfect for a summer day.” – Karla Martinez de Salas, Fashion Market and Accessories Director
Dazzle Dry nail polish in Kiss My Tan, $16, dazzledry.com.
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“Nothing is cooler sea-blue nail polish at the seaside.” – Gillian Sagansky, Assistant to the Editor in Chief
Jin Soon nail polish in Blue Iris, $18, net-a-porter.com.
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“I love a nude tone, but find many of them hard to wear with my fair complexion in the winter. This creamy blush has a hint of pink that pairs perfectly with a healthy sun kissed glow and summer day in Coney Island!” – Sam Walker, Assistant Accessories Editor
OPI Nail Polish in Coney Island Cotton Candy, $9, ulta.com.
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“This gorgeous bronze hue is the perfect metallic-as-neutral: it goes with any color shoe and its warm, golden undertones ooze summer.” – Vanessa Lawrence, Features Writer
Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish in Scrangie 2.0, $20, rescuebeauty.com.
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“I love this warm red for summer toes!” – Esme Rene, Senior Photo Editor
Essie nail polish in Clambake, $8.50, essie.com.
