Beauty Nails Shop a Spectrum of This Season's Prettiest Pastel Polishes By Alexandra DeRosa Published on May 20, 2014 @ 12:32PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Greg Marino 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! 01 of 12 Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour Greg Marino In Sweet Lilac, $27; chanel.com 02 of 12 Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer Greg Marino In Milly, $25; dior.com 03 of 12 CND Vinylux Weekly Polish Greg Marino In Sun Bleached, $10; cnd.com 04 of 12 Flower Nail'd It Lacquer Greg Marino In Bluebell of the Ball, $5; walmart.com 05 of 12 Butter London Nail Lacquer Greg Marino In Keen, $15; ulta.com 06 of 12 YSL La Laque Couture Greg Marino In Bleu Celadon, $27; yslbeautyus.com 07 of 12 Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Greg Marino In I Lilac You, $8; target.com 08 of 12 Tom Ford Nail Lacquer Greg Marino In Sugar Dune, $32; neimanmarcus.com for stores 09 of 12 Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour Greg Marino In Breakfast at Tiffany's, $5; target.com 10 of 12 OPI Nail Lacquer Greg Marino In Chillin' Like a Villain, $9; ulta.com 11 of 12 Jin Soon Nail Lacquer Greg Marino In Dolly Pink, $18; spacenk.com 12 of 12 Essie Nail Polish Greg Marino In Truth or Flare, $9; essie.com