My nails are always painted. Always. They have been since I was five years old, with no breaks in between. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but the point is, I love experimenting with nail polish colours and trading tips and shades with my friends. While everyone has their favourite go-to shades (mine are black, bright pink, or navy), it’s always fun to try out new colours. This summer, use these nail polish shades and you’ll soon get tired of hearing people compliment your fab nails! (That’s just a figure of speech – you’ll never get tired of it).

Taupe
When Chanel introduces a new trend, it immediately catches on and becomes a must-have for fashionistas around the globe. So when Karl Lagerfeld debuted Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2010 runway show which featured models walking down the runway with taupe nails, the colour became a hit and sold out everywhere. This neutral shade is a welcomed break from last season’s neon shades. What’s even better is that it adds a classy and sophisticated touch to any outfit and goes perfectly with this summer’s soft, neutral palettes. So wipe off that neon green polish and get a little less Rihanna and a little more Jackie O.