8 Colors to Try on Toes This Summer

by Caitie Schlisserman

Published Apr 29, 2014

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Festival season is upon us, the sun is out, and we’re feeling pretty good all-around. To celebrate, we’re hitting the salon to treat ourselves to get toes sandal-ready. From tropical oranges, fuchsias, yellows, and blues to pastel purples, mints, and pinks—here are our favorite colors and polish picks for a summer pedi.

Tropical Tones

Oranges

Instead of classic red, we suggest changing things up with a bright orange. Not only will the color make toes pop, but there’s something about it that makes you feel instantly happy.

Inglot Cosmetics Nail Enamel in #846 | $10
Cult Nails Nail Lacquer in Be Loco | $12
RGB Nail Polish in Monarch | $18

Fuchsias

Fuchsia is the perfect in-between color—not too pink or too purple, just right. Yet it still feels classic enough to go with anything.

Cult Nails Nail Lacquer in Morning Glory | $12
Inglot Cosmetics O2M Breathable Nail Enamel in #609 | $15
RGB Nail Polish in Violet | $18

Yellows

We know yellow polish isn’t for everyone, but you can’t deny that it just feels right during summer. Our picks are muted down enough that they feel fun and vibrant, but not too in-your-face.

Inglot Cosmetics Nail Enamel in #307 | $10
Cult Nails Nail Lacquer in You’re My Dandy Lion | $12
Anna Sui Nail Color in N803 | $15

Turquoise Blues

During fall and winter we couldn’t get enough navy, but now we’ve moved on to blue-turquoise. For a pedi that’s anything but traditional, try one of these.

Inglot Cosmetics Nail Enamel in #991 | $10
Cult Nails Nail Lacquer in Party Time | $12
RGB Nail Polish in Cerulean | $18

Pastel Paints

Purples

Radiant Orchid was deemed the color of the year for 2014, and while we do like it, we’re—dare we say—getting kinda sick of it. A pastel purple is similar, but feels fresher, at once playful and put-together.

Inglot Cosmetics Nail Enamel in #152 | $10
Cult Nails Nail Lacquer in Casual Elegance | $12
RGB Nail Polish in Lavender | $18

Seafoam-Mints

A few months ago we were getting a little tired of mints, but now that the sun is out, we feel completely differently. We love the softness of these picks, and that they really pop on any skin tone.

Inglot Cosmetics Nail Enamel in #969 | $10
Anna Sui Nail Color in N905 | $15
RGB Nail Polish in Dew | $18

Pinks

Honestly, when is pink not in style? Whether it’s an opaque pink-white or a more sheer version, when in doubt, go pink. No matter how fair you are, these three shades will instantly make your legs and feet look more bronzed and glowy.

Cult Nails Nail Lacquer in Enticing | $12
Anna Sui Nail Color in N324 | $15
RGB Nail Polish in Pansy | $18

Pale Blues

Icy-blues give you a sleek, modern effect similar to stark white, but are a little more fun to wear. In other words, absolutely perfect for open-toed shoes!