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Orange You Glad it’s a Summer Trend?

July 3, 2013 By Lena

This summer, make your fingertips come alive with a burst of happy citrus. Wildly outspoken, this juicy hue is an attention-seeker; from bright tangerine to smooth citrus cream, the pop of colour is forceful and undeniable. Long considered a vacation staple, the shade has transitioned from beach to boardroom. Find your perfect orange crush and rock out this season.

1. Dolce & Gabbana, Fire; 2. Nails Inc. Beaded Nail Polish, Coral; 3. Essie, Brazilliant; 4. POP Beauty, Tangerine Taste; 5. OPI, Hot and Spicy; 6. Orly, Right Amount of Evil; 7. NARS, Madness; 8. Sephora X, High Strung; 9. Dior, Délice; 10. Deborah Lippmann, Lara’s Theme.

Do you love citrus hues? Orange You Glad it’s a Summer Trend?

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: Beauty, nail polish, orange nail polish, Summer 2013 Trends

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  1. Karine

    July 3, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Placed like that, I really want orange, but at the same time, I guess it’s harder to match. I really love this picture. great work

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks so much Karine!

  2. Anne Taylor

    July 3, 2013 at 10:39 am

    These colours look gorgeous on your page, but at the same time, I don’t think I would wear an orange polish… maybe I’m just too old lol

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      You’re never too old for some citrus punch, Anne! :)

  3. Marissa

    July 3, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I love citrus hues and #5 – OPI, Hot and Spicy is my fav.

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      My husband agrees with you Marissa, LOL!

  4. Debbie Bashford

    July 3, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I love orange!!

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:51 pm

      :) Happy to hear that Debbie!

  5. Lisa H

    July 3, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Havent been a big fan of orange in any form so I’ve been trying some with more of a gold hue, to get used to it! Worked with my yellow phobia…..

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:51 pm

      I think mixing gold with a little orange would result in a stunning colour :) So summery!

  6. Heidi C.

    July 3, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    I have never been an orange fan but these are nice hues. I really like #5 and 6.

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:51 pm

      Those are two of my faves too, Heidi!

  7. Judy C

    July 3, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Not much of an orange fan here but I may be brave and try it on my nails this summer

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      Please do! It’s such a happy colour, you may end up really liking it!

  8. Tricha

    July 3, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    With my dark complexion, orange nail polish would give me a nice pop of colour. I especially like the Dolce & Gabbana, Fire. Paired with a nice orange toned handbag, I would be set for the summer.

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:55 pm

      I think you’d be set too, Tricha!

  9. MrDisco

    July 3, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Well good to know that my orange TH polo that I just bought is in fashion. Now I need to find a lime green polo and I’ll be all set.

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:55 pm

      Funny you should mention that, because lemon-lime is also a trend for summer!

  10. Nicole W.

    July 4, 2013 at 1:27 am

    Gorgeous! Such a fun colour!

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:55 pm

      It really is! Thanks Nicole!

  11. Doris Calvert

    July 4, 2013 at 2:17 am

    I think it depends on what a person wears, I love my orange shirt I bought for summer so would wear a polish to match!

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:55 pm

      That sounds very bright and summery Doris!

  12. Suzanne Smith

    July 4, 2013 at 2:29 am

    This photo display is absolutely stunning and many thanks for naming the colours so we can find them. Citrus – here to stay for at least three more months!!

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      Hahaha that’s right! As long as the temps are over 20 degrees C, citrus will be en vogue!

  13. Allie

    July 4, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    these are sooo cool!! Orange nail polish use to be pumkin color and I felf weird about wearing it ..(only for halloween) But these are sooo nice I think i will get some…The Dior one is very nice!! :)

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:57 pm

      The Dior polish is STUNNING! #WANT!

  14. Deborah

    July 4, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Going for a fresh mani-pedi tomorrow and coincidentally I was planning on an orange hue. Bring on summer!!!! I want a shellac mani though and don’t think any of these are shellac but I won’t let that stop me. I will prevail!

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 10:57 pm

      Hahaha love your attitude Deborah! Enjoy your mani-pedi!

  15. Shauna MacKenzie

    July 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    So pretty!! I might need a bit of a tan to pull it off but it’s so nice for summer!

    • Lena

      July 4, 2013 at 11:24 pm

      Try the Sephora shade! It works well with lighter complexions :)

  16. Teresa Claire

    July 5, 2013 at 12:19 am

    I have recently found that orange is a colour that I can wear…I even bought glasses with a very cool orange pattern…my fave is #5 OPI! I love these posts!

    • Lena

      July 5, 2013 at 7:42 am

      Thanks Teresa – and wow, orange glasses? That sounds way cool!!

  17. Victoria Ess

    July 5, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I’m not big on wearing colour, but I love, love, love wearing nail polish and accessories that pop! Orange nail polish is right up my alley!

    • Lena

      July 29, 2013 at 8:00 am

      Awesome! Love it as an accessory too :)

  18. Soozle

    July 5, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Ooooh! The POP beauty polish is amazing! I have never heard of the brand before – is it from Sephora?

    • Lena

      July 29, 2013 at 8:00 am

      Yes, you can certainly find it there!

  19. Raj

    July 5, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Hey Lena- great round up! I was wondering, have ever tried either Dior or Chanel polish? I’ve been considering splurging and trying one (they are quite the upgrade from my regular Essie), but I’m to sure which o go with. Any thoughts? Thank you!

    • Lena

      July 29, 2013 at 8:01 am

      I haven’t :( I’m too conservative to splurge on nail polish, unfortunately!

  20. Flora M

    July 5, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    They are all so pretty – for someone else ! Orange (like yellow) and me don’t get along too well :o) I bet my granddaughters would LOVE the one with the sparkles in it despite the name “Right Amount of Evil” LOL !!

    • Lena

      July 29, 2013 at 8:01 am

      It would look so pretty on toenails :)

  21. Holly

    July 6, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Essie, Brazilliant is one of my favorite colors to wear this summer! Loving the orange trend!

    • Lena

      July 29, 2013 at 8:01 am

      Awesome! Way to stay on trend!

  22. Deb Dorrington

    July 16, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    The orange colors look awesome on your blog and if I was just a bit more adventurous I would try one. I love the NARS, Madness.

    • Lena

      July 29, 2013 at 8:01 am

      It’s one of my faves, too!

  23. Susan T.

    February 24, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Orange polish always makes me think of summer and it is the first colour I reach for in the spring!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Me too! It’s always on my toes in summer!

  24. kathy downey

    August 27, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    I love bright orange for summer and deep orange for Fall!

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