Shop a Spectrum of This Season's Prettiest Pastel Polishes

By Alexandra DeRosa
Updated May 20, 2014 @ 12:32 pm
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Pastel nail polish is a given for spring. But this season, the colors are hotter than ever. They aren't just your typical delicate, soft hues—they are ultra-pigmented and make a huge statement. Don't believe us? Take our beauty director Kahlana Barfield's word. Here, she talks about why pastels are so hot for spring and who we can thank for bringing this pretty polish to the table (think: designers like Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa).

Other designers (like Wes Gordon and Katharine Polk of Houghton, too) also complemented their spring collections with pastel-painted finger tips, proving that the delicate colorway is in fact bold.

Take on the trend with our favorite 12 shades. We gathered everything from buttercup yellow and sherbet orange to pale pink and baby blue. (What's more, they have the cutest names! Will you pick I Lilac You or Chillin' Like a Villain?)

If pastels aren’t your thing, shop our other faves here.

Plus, pick up the June issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download, for more features like this!

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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour

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In Sweet Lilac, $27; chanel.com

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Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer

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In Milly, $25; dior.com

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CND Vinylux Weekly Polish

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In Sun Bleached, $10; cnd.com

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Flower Nail'd It Lacquer

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In Bluebell of the Ball, $5; walmart.com

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Butter London Nail Lacquer

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In Keen, $15; ulta.com

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YSL La Laque Couture

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In Bleu Celadon, $27; yslbeautyus.com

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure

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In I Lilac You, $8; target.com

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Tom Ford Nail Lacquer

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In Sugar Dune, $32; neimanmarcus.com for stores

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Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour

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In Breakfast at Tiffany's, $5; target.com

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OPI Nail Lacquer

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In Chillin' Like a Villain, $9; ulta.com

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Jin Soon Nail Lacquer

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In Dolly Pink, $18; spacenk.com

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Essie Nail Polish

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In Truth or Flare, $9; essie.com

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