Pastel Nail Polishes

This year's lighter version of green is almost the color of a tender pea sprout. Polishes like Dolce & Gabbana Intense Nail Lacquer in Mint ($20) are easy to wear, very subtle for a nontraditional color, and perfect for your next garden party.

Paul & Joe Nail Enamel in Magnolia ($14) is a gorgeous pale yellow that will look good on most skin tones.

OPI's My Pointe Exactly is an unexpectedly flattering gray that's a great alternative to traditional pastel shades.

It wouldn't be Spring without soft, blush-hued polish, like Orly Prelude to a Kiss ($8). Not only does it have a faint coral pop, but it's also milky without looking too opaque or chalky.

Love lavender but don't want to look like an Easter egg? She's Picture Perfect ($8) from Essie is as pretty a purple as you could wish for.

American Apparel nail polish in Rose Bowl ($6) is a great shade for people who love red polish but want something creamier and sweeter.

SpaRitual polish in Lucid ($10) is a nice in-between color that passes for blue and faint lilac, so it coordinates well with different wardrobe options. If you love blue polish, you'll still be wearing this one when next November rolls around.

Butter London Pink Ribbon nail lacquer ($14) is the perfect shade of sweet, can't-go-wrong baby pink.

Blonde on Blonde ($16) is Tenoversix's collaboration with RGB, and it's the perfect shade of caramel crème. It's full of subtle, pretty tones, but still transparent and faded for a chic manicure.

NCLA's Poolside Party . . . All Eyes on Me ($16) is an almost edible-looking tangerine.