Jan Arnold, the creator of Creative Nail Design, took some time out of her busy schedule to tell us what nail colors are trending for spring 2013. "This season, nail colors will be dreamlike and fit for a vintage candy store—beautiful whites and soft pastels with an emphasis on confectionary colors," she said. "You'll also see Iridescent colors, playful patterns, strong retro trends, and small reflective pigments coming into play as well."
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A sheer nude shade with a tiny bit of shimmer gives the effect of a dewey finish on nails.
Chanel Le Vernis Emprise, $27, chanel.com
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Wear it to brunch or on your wedding day—either way, we're going to bet you get a lot of compliments on this soft blue shade.
Oscar de la Renta Larimar Nail Lacquer, $22, oscardelarenta.com
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This shade instantly reminds us of bubblegum—and all things confectionary. Wear it to sweeten up any tough-girl outfit.
OPI Nail Lacquer in In the Spot-Light Pink, $7, trendyhands.com
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This toned-down purple polish looks good against any skin tone and will be the perfect accent to your new pastel floral pants for spring.
Maybelline New York Color Show in Iced Queen, $4, drugstore.com
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An opaque tan crème nail lacquer is a great alternative to a sheer nude shade, especially if you're craving a touch of color.
Butter London Nail Lacquer in Cuppa, $15, butterlondon.com
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This candy-colored blue lacquer offers up a semi-sheer, pearly finish with one coat. It's also a clutch color to wear with denim. Swoon.
Deborah Lippmann Moon Rendezvous, $17, lippmanncollection.com
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Pastels are stealing the show this season. Swipe on this light lilac to prove you're on trend.
Essie Nail Polish in Bond With Whomever, $8, essie.com (out in March 2013)
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A barely there shade that resembles putty is the go-to interview color; it's also a signature polish that will leave you looking seriously put together.
CND Nail Polish in Putty, $9, cnd.com
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Bold iridescent shades like this one can stand alone against an outfit. Translation: No need to wear that statement necklace or ring.
Sally Hansen Lustre Shine in Scarab, $8, drugstore.com
Carly Cardellino was the beauty director at Cosmopolitan. If you follow her Instagram, then you know she'll try just about any beauty trend or treatment once (the pics of her purple hair are on IG to prove it). But her favorite part about being in beauty is finding the most effective products, and then sharing that intel with others—because who wants to spend money on stuff that doesn't work? No one, that's who. Her most recent discovery: De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment, which will change your blemish-clearing game! Hopefully through the beauty stories she writes—and the experiences she shares—you can see exactly why she's in this business.
