Summer Beauty 2012

Modern Metallics

Even if your polish gets chipped, you can keep the look going strong with a quick swipe of shimmery polish. “Glitters and metals are a great way to cover imperfections quick,” said Hipp, who loves Butter London’s Diamond Geezer on the hands, and the glittery gold West End Wonderland on the toes ($14 each; butterlondon.com). “Use these colors over any polish to give your look an instant pick-me-up, or use as an alternative to jewelry to jazz up an outfit.”

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