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Summer Nail Color Trends 2011

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Chanel is undoubtedly the "decider" when it comes to the nail color of the moment and this Summer is no different. With the release of Mimosa, fingers around the globe will look like they are tipped with little lemon dropped candies all Summer.

In May, I found an old Wet n' Wild yellow polish in my own collection and have been donning yellow talons ever since.

yellow nails + vintage bangles + bracelets + alhambra necklace + louis vuitton azur noe bucket bag + rings
* See my entire outfit here *

Jennifer at the Looks for Less stepped it up a notch by adding a cute hot pink french tip to her yellow mani <-click for a tutorial.

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As well as a super fun and colorful Tropical Leopard design. <-click for tutorial

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Don't have the precision or patience to create your own fun nail effect? Try Sally Henson ~ Salon Effects - Real Nail Polish Strips which work like a charm!

Sally Hansen real effect polish strips, Screen shot 2011-07-15 at 1.19.20 PM


I'm always a fan of a great nude nail which is so classy and simple and 70's.

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But if nude is a little too boring for you, a little gold sparkle adds a touch of glamour! <-click for tutorial

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Ombre nails are ever fun at the moment and work in almost any color combination!

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When in doubt, Think Brights!

Essie's Summer Braziliant Nails

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OPI's S/S 2011 Texas Collection

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Las Summer I was IN LOVE with my Blue Nails ...Lapis of Luxury by Essie

Essie nail polish+Lapis of Luxury+blue nail lacquer

Remember, nail color is on trend with fashion at the moment... almost anything goes. If you own it and wear it with confidence, you'll be the one setting the trends. Have fun!

BlogHer Style Editor Maegan Tintari {@loveMaegan} is a Fashion, Home & Lifestyle blogger from Los Angeles. Go to ...love Maegan to find out more!

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Karen Moran 6 pts

While I'm personally not a fan of the shatter polish (think I'm a little too old - LOL) I am so loving that color has swung back in style! Hard Candy back in the 90s seemed to set be initial trend setter for the fun yellow, baby blue and greens. So happy they're back in style! Also a fan of OPIs Need Sunglasses. Was fortunate enough to snag a mini-mani from the fine gals over at the Trop 50 booth at BlogHer11 who turned me onto this gloriously bright summer color. I can't find it anywhere though - looking like it's the Chanel you mentioned! Thanks for a great post!

katieladyloo 5 pts

I love glittery nails :) I'm like a magpie...anything shiny always catches my eye!

midnightbliss 6 pts

though i prefer dark colors, i love seeing these colors and

HD Silversmith 5 pts

Not that I wasn't before. And I must, *must,* MUST find that gold sparkly overlay ...

Jessi Day 5 pts

LUV playing with nail colors... Its the easiest, cheapest way to flirt with a trend :)

Fun post! And just joined BlogHer thanks to your post! ;)

TheCubicleChick 5 pts

...loves these colors I am seeing. I really love bold and bright colors but I also find myself rocking a lot of nudes this summer. I think if you carefully mix your color palettes and keep it funky and fresh without being too over the top, you can make these colors look fabulous. :)

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SidMILB 5 pts

That's about all I ever wear. Classic and snarky. Looks like ketchup.

I do like that coral-y color on the seashell. Like old friends getting together.

Pretty post!