Nail colors for spring 2016
Easiest way to update your look this spring? Changing up your nail color.
Beautifully manicured nails can be a perfect accessory. Why? Well, for one, nail polish is less expensive than jewelry, a nice pair of shoes or a cute handbag… and, if need be, you can change up your mani according to your mood.
Here are a few gorgeous colors to rock this spring.
PASTEL BLUE
Blue can sometimes be difficult to pull off- but not when you go with a soft, pastel shade. Blue is calming, soothing shade, one that will remind you of sky, sea and being out in nature. Pictured here is Bleuette from the Dior Glowing Gardens Spring 2016 Collection– very flattering pastel blue.
LILAC
Lilac has spring written all over it- especially because it mimics those fresh spring blooms. It’s a beautiful color that’s energizing, it packs that bright punch, it’s crisp and just oh-so-pretty to look at! Pictured here is Smith & Cult Lacquer in Fauntleroy.
SOFT PINK
It’s feminine, soft and delicate. It’s one of these colors that just goes with everything, fits any occasion and transitions well- wear it to work, for a girls’ night out, or to the beach. Pictured here is Essie nail polish in Muchi-Muchi.
CREAM
Creamy off-whites with gray or beige undertones are much more flattering than white. Off-white colors are also much less intimidating and from my experience, much easier to work with. It’s a very subtle, classy and feminine color with these lovely pastel vibes. Once again, this is one of these colors that you can rock anytime of day, regardless of occasion. It’s fresh and universally flattering. Pictured is Marc Jacobs Beauty Hi-Shine Lacquer in White Snow.
CREAMY PEACH
Creamy, peachy nudes are gorgeous. They keep things neutral, look feminine, clean and classy. Because such shades are so close to the color of skin, they also sort of elongate the fingers and will make your hands look lengthened. Rather than true, flesh-toned nudes, creamy peach shades wont’ blend in with your skin, if you’re a fair-skinned beauty. Pictured here is a Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro polish in Peaches & Cream from the Spring 2016 Afternoon Delight collection.
Regardless of which one of these colors you choose this spring, keep in mind that bright and pastel colors tend to accentuate dry cuticles and unevenly shaped nails. This is a perfect excuse to treat yourself to an at-home spring mani session! I highly recommend using oils to keep those cuticles looking pretty- all year long.
48 Comments
Jess | The Indigo Hours
March 16, 2016 at 8:33 amThe Smith + Cult shade is just stunning! I really love the Marc Jacobs bottle, too – so pretty <3
Jess xo | The Indigo Hours
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:26 amRight? Love it too!
Erin
March 16, 2016 at 9:03 amugh, obsessing over all of these- so excited for spring nails. My go-to for spring and summer is Essie- fiji, but I’m loving these even softer pinks!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:26 amI love Fiji too!
Ambar Syed
March 16, 2016 at 9:27 amI need that Smith and Cult colour – what a beautiful selection of nail polishes! :)
– Ambar x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:26 amThanks Ambar!
Beautylymin
March 16, 2016 at 10:25 amGorgeous! The peach is probably the only one that I wouldn’t wear! xx
Beautylymin
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:27 amThank you!
Katie Wright
March 16, 2016 at 10:29 amGorgeous!! I love all the pastels, especially that last Deborah Lippmann creamy peach!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:28 amThanks Katie!
Yiotou_La
March 16, 2016 at 10:57 amI love the lilac, it’s not a colour that I would choose, I usually prefer pinks and soft corals, but I think I will try it!!! :)
Yiota
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:29 amI love how vibrant it is :) Feels very spring-y :)
Paula Loreti
March 16, 2016 at 10:58 amI love pastels! They are all so cute, especially the lilac one
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:34 amThanks Paula!
Cassidy
March 16, 2016 at 11:20 amI love that off-white color. I really need to invest in more nude and off-white polishes for spring/summer!
Cass
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:34 amI love creamy off-whites!
Guest
March 16, 2016 at 11:29 amBluelette and Fauntleroy are so pretty! Love your nail swatches, the photos are lovely as always.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:35 amThanks so much Pat!
Nameless Gap
March 16, 2016 at 12:52 pmSoft pink is my absolute favourite colour for spring! Its gorgeous :)
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:35 amThanks Paula!
Kim Petersen
March 16, 2016 at 1:59 pmI LOVE the pastel blue, I’m not a huge blue fan but that is gorgeous and definitely a spring shade I can pull off. Great post! XO -Kim
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:38 amI feel the same way! Pastel blue is so much easier to pull off :)
Ela BellaWorld
March 16, 2016 at 2:25 pmI can’t pull off blues, I have always tried dark ones but not soft pastels. If I can find something similar to bluelette, I can give it a try :) Muchi-Muchi and peaches & cream are my type of colours, they are so pretty!
Ela BellaWorld
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:39 amI think that pastel blues are much easier to pull off!
Dagmara Klich
March 16, 2016 at 5:43 pmYour nail swatches are gorgeous and all the shades are beautiful! I love pastel colours for Spring :) x
Mummy’s Beauty Corner
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:40 amThank you so much Dagmara!
Becky Hines
March 16, 2016 at 5:49 pmAll of these nail colors are absolutely gorgeous! They’ve all been added to my wishlist! Also, your nail swatches are beautiful!
Becky, xx // http://undertheseabeauty.blogspot.ca/
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:44 amThanks Becky!
Sophie Sierra
March 16, 2016 at 6:13 pmTotally and utterly in love with all these stunning, show-stopping shades for Spring Paula! Fauntleroy is all the gorgeous, my eyes immediately did the whole *heart-eyez* thing when I saw that dreamy shot on your IG earlier, how blimmin’ beautiful though?! Lilac is such a perfect shade for nails come Spring, so unique and subtle yet bloomingly Spring-like <3
Sophie | soinspo xo
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:45 amAww thank you so much Soph!! Really loving Fauntleroy, it’s so, so gorgeous and vibrant- really perfect for Spring. :)
Danielle Beautyblog
March 16, 2016 at 6:43 pmI absolutely love all of these Paula! Dior Bluelette is a little special though!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:48 amThanks Danielle!
The Sunday Mode
March 16, 2016 at 7:48 pmI never used to like light nail polishes but now I’m the complete opposite. I love that pastel blue Dior shade and creams are always such a good choice for when I don’t know what I want to wear! Seriously though, that Dior polish is beautiful…
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:51 amI usually tend to reach for pastels during spring and summer a lot more often. Love Bluelette, too! :)
Alina
March 16, 2016 at 8:15 pmYou have the most beautiful nails, they just look amazing in every shade. My favourite would probably have to be the Essie one though, so pretty for spring x
Beauty with charm
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:51 amAww thanks so much Alina!! Love that one too! :)
Samileen
March 17, 2016 at 12:53 amYour fingers your nails they are just prefect!!! Each shade looks absolutely stunning!!! Love the Essie and Deborah Lippmann polish!
Sam || Beautydetour
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:54 amThanks so much Sam!! :)
Serein
March 17, 2016 at 3:17 amI always go for neutrals, but that dior pastel blue is calling my name now!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 10:54 amSo pretty, isn’t it? :)
Kiss & Make-up
March 17, 2016 at 3:48 amOh woah, I love ’em ALL! All these nail swatches are soooooo pretty.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 11:03 amThank you!
MoreMindfulYou
March 17, 2016 at 7:57 amAhh I am totally into all of these!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 11:03 am;)
Laura Marie
March 17, 2016 at 6:31 pmThe Dior one is stunning! How pretty :) Thanks for sharing! Gorgeous picks! http://www.shehearts.net
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 11:04 amThanks Laura!
SavBanav
March 18, 2016 at 11:46 pmI loved the Dior, Essie, and Marc Jacobs colors- I’ve been obsessed with pastel colors recently! I recently purchased the color Mint Candy Apple from Essie and I’ve been loving it! I’ve been meaning to get my hands on a pastel pink and blue color though, so I’ll have to check out the ones you recommended. :)
Savannah xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 22, 2016 at 11:06 amI love pastels right now too! I love Mint Candy Apple! :)