Nail colour trends for spring 2011

If you keep the preposterous world records aside, a set of beautified digits has its own charm. It’s always a tricky story with grooming nails, because they can never be camouflaged; they’re either gorgeous or repulsive. Whether you’re shaking hands, typing frantically on a keyboard or clasping a martini glass, the nails will always be glaring at you. This neglected beauty ritual deserves some attention and we’re here to save the day, or your nails.

From grooming tips to top colours for spring 2011, Fashionising.com has it covered. And if you have a flashy pair of leather gloves sitting by your side, we urge you to ignore them because they will eventually come off, and you will regret not continuing to read after the jump. Keep the nail buffer handy.

Nail colours for spring / summer 2011

For those fashionisers for whom the sun is currently spring / summer 2011 is still on the way, a spring nail colour is both a pick-me-up and the perfect compliment to any warm-weather outfit. Here are the top colour picks for the season.

Blue

Possessing pop-art feel that transcends vintage de jure, blue nails are refreshing and fun. There are also plenty of shades to pick your favourite from.
Hot colours: Shades of denim, gemstone cobalt, and turquoise

Poppy orange

A bright orange, coral or peachy-pink on the fingernails will instantly transport you to a tropical destination. Imagine a white ruffle bikini, a punchy cocktail and equally perky fingernails.
Hot colours: Soft peach, mandarin, all shades of coral

 

Pink

Ignore all you’re-being-too-girly looks and be daring. Paint your hand digits and tootsies the same pink. Pink nailpolish on toes, in particular, look stunning.
Hot colours: Striking pink, strawberry gelato shades

Yellow

won’t make your fingernails look like bananas; neither will it mock the sunshine. Wear this unusual shade with lacy-white dresses or team with clashing accessories.
Hot colours: Sunshine yellow, melon and lemon shades.

Green

At least in the beauty world, green is no longer associated with bacterial fungi. This envious shade is best worn on shorter (groomed) fingernails.
Hot colours: Deep leafy green, Green grapes.

                     Purple

An alternative to black, purple adds drama to the nails without being boring. The darker hues will glisten when you step out in the sun.
Hot colours: Metallic purple, soft lilac, matte eggplant purple. 

                        

 

Red

Every skin tone can pull-off red nails. It magically even works if you’re having a bad-nail-day.
Hot colours: All shades of red. Opt for lacquers with a glossy finish for this shade.