Nail Colours for Spring/Summer 2011

Nail polish is one of the most accessible mood boosters for me. I do stock several colours in my closet that I can pull out anytime. Brights especially are the ones that catches my mood whenever it needs a lift.  Here comes the hot season in Brazil when playing with brights on nail polish is a weekly task. Top picks for spring/summer 2011 after the jump.

1. Blue - Shades of denim are so hot and playful. Gemstone cobalt and turquoise are refreshing and fun. Love this Chanel denim collection.

  

                          

 2. Orange - bright orange, shades of coral, light peach for a perky nails.

3. Pink - Stunning pink for nails and toes.

4. Yellow - Sunshine yellow with lacy white dress or clashing accessories.

5. Green - Wear it with short nails. Hot colours are deep leafy green or green grapes.

6. Purple - Metallic, soft lilac or eggplant is a great alternative for black polish.

7. Red - All seasons colour that can pulled-off by evry skin tone. All shades of red are considered hot.

Luckily, Brazilian nail polish brands like Colorama, Risque, Ana Hickmann are of great quality. These local brands cost real cheap compared to high end Chanel or Dior. You can buy them anytime and DIY nail polish. Viola! One great summer accessory.

Ana Hickmann Latest Colors

Six new metallic and glittery nail polish by Ana Hickmann for R$ 3,15/bot. Wondering why these dark glitters were launched when spring/summer is almost here?

Ana Hickmann Premium Nail Polish

Last week I wrote about Ana Hickmann blue nail polish which was a budget find in lieu of Chanel and Dior. Yesterday, I came across a news that the brand will be launching premium nail polish that will be manufactured at the same place where Dior, Chanel and Bourjoir are made. The line will be available in 18 colors and will cost R$14,90 (7x the regular Ana Hickmann nail polish). Still costly unless you really use up the 9ml bottle for several occassion given you don´t own a salon. I´m wondering what colors it will be? Might interest me despite its tag. In stores in November 2011.

Budget Find - Satin Blue Nail Polish

Chanel models in the recently concluded haute couture show graced their nails with satin blue nail polish by the brand itself. Dior´s A/W 2011 ad campaign is Karlie Kloss in blue smokey eyes and stunning blue nail polish. From runway to streets, the tone will be celebrated by nail polish lovers around the globe. February 2011 when the color caught me and had it on my birthday. It was an Ana Hickmann polish I found in Seduçao Pinhal worth R$2. Even if Chanel would be on the store rack that time, I wouldn´t pay $40 for a nail polish. 

(my birthday feb 2011)

it may only costs R$2 but I can attest to its richness and durability