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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 Sweet Lilac nail polish
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In Sweet Lilac, $27; chanel.com

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Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer

Dior Vernis gel shine and long wearing nail lacquer in Milly
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In Milly, $25; dior.com

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CND Vinylux Weekly Polish

CND Vinylux weekly polish in Sun Bleached yellow
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In Sun Bleached, $10; cnd.com

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Flower Nail'd It Lacquer in Bluebell of the Ball
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In Bluebell of the Ball, $5; walmart.com

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Butter London nail lacquer in Keen
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In Keen, $15; ulta.com

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YSL La Laque Couture in bleu celadon
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In Bleu Celadon, $27; yslbeautyus.com

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in I lilac you
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In I Lilac You, $8; target.com

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Tom Ford Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Sugar Dune
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In Sugar Dune, $32; neimanmarcus.com for stores

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Sonia Kashuk Breakfast at Tiffany's nail polish
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In Breakfast at Tiffany's, $5; target.com

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OPI Nail Lacquer

OPI Nail lacquer in Chillin Like a Villain
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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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In Truth or Flare, $9; essie.com

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