Summer 2013 Trends Archives

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?

Whether you adore the prettiest pink or the most muted mulberry, there’s no denying that this summer, it’s time to take a walk on the teal side. The modern hue has long since crossed over from interior design to beauty editor’s pages, and graced the runway as the fingernail colour of choice for Spring/Summer 2013.

I have long had a love-affair with this cool, mermaid-inspired shade – call it rebellious, eclectic or just plain fabulous – here are Ten Teals to Try this Summer:

1. China Glaze, Watermelon Rind; 2. Nails Inc, Fitzroy Square; 3. Butter London, Slapper; 4. Essie, Trophy Wife; 5. Milani, Fresh Teal; 6. OPI, Teal the Cows Come Home; 7. Sally Hansen, Fairy Teal; 8. Sephora by OPI, Teal We Meet Again; 9. Ciaté Paint Pots, Superficial; 10. Color Club, Abyss.

“Teal” Me: Do you love this trendy hue?