Summer 2016 Polish Lookbook.

I'm kinda done with spring. Zach and I moved very recently, and where we are now is much more rainy than where we were. And, like, I'm done with the rain. And the clouds. And the chill. 

I was cleaning out my nail polish organizer and getting rid of some shades that just don't speak to me anymore. It had rained for days and was still raining so my rebellious little self decided to pull out some of my most summer-ready shades and share them with you. 

These are shades that I love for the summer months, and if they don't shout summer to you, hopefully you'll get inspired and find some colors that rock your summer world. (And 'scuse my chipped thumbnail polish.)

Wet 'n' Wild 1 Step Wonder Gel in "Pardon My Peach"

A coral with a little bit of heat to it and simple application theory--tell me what is not to love here, I dare you ;). I wore this shade a few weeks ago and posted it on the Instagram (@kteacupcake), in case you want to see it in action. The formula of this polish is pretty easy to work with, but I do try to avoid really thick layers with it. The fact that you don't *need* a base or top coat makes this one great for summer traveling as well. 

You can get this color directly from Wet 'n' Wild, or from any number of retailers that carry the brand. 

Another coral I love: Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in "Coral Reef"

Revlon's "Fearless"

This red orange just jumps right off the nails. I love it, and I don't love reds and oranges often. The formula is A+ and the price is too right. I have a feeling this would be fabulous on any skin tone and any shape or length nail, simply because the polish just speaks for itself. It transcends the wearer, you feel me?

You can purchase "Fearless" and other Revlon products from a ton of retailers, but I find the lowest prices and best color selection on their nail enamel at Wal-Mart.

Revlon's "Copper Penny"

Rose gold came into style and we realized it was what the world was missing. There are a ton of these light, coppery polishes, but this one by Revlon is a great option. It reminds me of hot sand and sunsets, and will complement any blues and greens in your summer wardrobe fantastically.

Once again, I would suggest Wal-Mart.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in "Barracuda"

While the formula on this one can be a little sketchy, the color is worth it. It's a pastel blue with just a little bite to it. No I'm not being punny, but that worked out nicely. Pale girls (like me) can rock this polish, too, but I think it really pops against medium and deep skin tones. 

Normally I would suggest Wal-Mart for the price point of the Complete Salon Manicure line, but I couldn't find "Barracuda" stocked online there. Here's a link to ULTA.

Wet 'n' Wild's Megalast in "Skipping Stones"

This. Polish. The color is perfect. The formula is perfect. It wears well and lasts a decently long time. I wore this about a month ago and I've never had so many people ask what was on my nails. I love this shade, and I have to ignore its calling to my soul every time I do my nails. 

I picked mine up at a Dollar General; they have the largest selection of the Wet 'n' Wild Megalast polishes, and I didn't have any luck finding a link to purchase it online. 

Revlon's "Sultry"

This is a cobalt blue with some pink-ish/purple-ish shimmer action. I'd say it's a unique shade in the nail polish world, and I love it for summer. I think I tend to gravitate toward flat, bright, simple colors for the warmer months, but this a great multi-dimensional shade for the season. 

Just to keep things interesting, here's a link to this one on drugstore.com. 

Another bold blue winner: Sally Hansen Hard As Nail Xtreme Wear in "Blue It"

Essie's "Romper Room"

Nudes and neutrals are always my favorite, regardless of the category. "Romper Room" is a pretty, milky pink that is decently opaque and has a good formula, and, trust me, those are difficult to find. I think it's perfect for summer because it's clean, fresh, and bright.

I picked mine up in store at Walgreens, but you can also get it here online. 

What is your favorite shade for summer? Let me know, and if I haven't tried it yet, I probably will. Besides, I definitely need another reason to go nail polish shopping...

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you're here again soon :)