Ideas for refreshing nail polish style?

For as long as I can remember now, I've maintained the same nail-care routine - mani/pedi every six weeks or so, and deep red polish applied to toes only during sandal season. I feel no need to change the scheduling aspect of this routine, but I'm feeling like the time may be right to tweak my nail polish colour.

I'm attending another wedding on Saturday, and so I have a nail/eyebrow appointment scheduled for later this afternoon. I'd love to hear whatever suggestions you may have for refreshing a pedicure style.

My own guidelines: I know many of you have been embracing blue nail polish shades in recent years, but I'm not sure if I want to go there. I wore blue nail polish all the time as a teen and am struggling to get past that association, though I'm sure more refined shades do exist. What I really want is a colour that will complement my summer footwear collection, not one that will become a wardrobe item in and of itself. Fortunately most of my summer shoes are neutrally toned, so I'm definitely after something in a happy hew. I'm just not sure what that should look like.

The nail salon I go to uses Opi polishes (shocking, I know). :p Below is a list of specific shades in case anyone has extra time they want to kill. For those that don't, though, I'd welcome any ideas you may have.

http://opi.com/color/nail-lacq.....TFRJPpO.97

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Cococat

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My happy summer hues are silver, gold and bronze.

My all time favourite, which I bought in the USA is Sephora by OPI Queen of Everything. What a name! It's a yummy silvery bronze.

Anonymous

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Michelle

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Thanks guys.
I was thinking more along the lines of a colour rather than another neutral. Are there advantages to neutral polish that I'm not aware of?

Joy

I like a pearly white on my toes, like a string of pearls on the feet. It makes me happy and goes with everything. The color in polish is getting harder to find. I also like metallics, especially silver. Blue reminds me of dead bodies. Sorry.

Kimberley

Hi Michelle,

I have issues with a lot of colours and I love my neutrals, however, for summer toes I always choose a bright coral - not quite neon, but definitely bright. I love it.

edited to add: My fave is OPI's I Eat Mainely Lobster.

Thin White Duchess

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Bright orange, coral, and lilacs are go-to summer toe colors for me. There are also a lot of teal-ish Blues out now that might tempt you from your no-blue stance.

Pale blue is really trendy right now - almost a robin's egg blue. It is flattering on lots of different skin tones, and works with every thing you'd wear in summer.

Melaine

Currently wearing this, really like the warmth of the clay color. http://www.amazon.com/OPI-Hong.....B0036USAS0

(I agree with review that is less bright than the photo and much more of a burnt orange)
Fairy Teal was my old favorite but I got tired of how hard it is to remove.

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RoseandJoan

Hi Michelle, it's been a while!

For your beautiful, slightly retro Hollywood style I would also recommend a shade of coral.

L'Abeille

My favourite summer colour (for a few years now!) is a nacre or seashell look. Can't recall the name, but it is pretty yet subtle. Other more classic shades I like are nude and, this year, ballet pink.

Maneera

My favourite summer nailpaint shade is Coral. I like orangey corals more than pinkish corals and I also love a Tangerine shade. I paint only toe nails and these colors look very summery with my sandals and peep toe shoes.

Thanks all. I'm really liking the idea of coral, ctually. Does anyone know of a particularly appealing Opi coral shade? Pearly white and pretty metallics also sound lovely for when I'm in a more neutral mood.

And...JULIE!!!!! *enormous hugs* I was wondering where you've been lately! Hope you, B and the DDS are doing really well.

From the "Brazil" collection:

Toucan Do It If You Try

Where Did Suzy' s Man-go? (has more of an orange hue)

From the "Clark + Kensington" Collection

I Eat Mainely Lobster

The whole clan including the new addition Ruby the border terrier are fantastic Michelle *hugging back*. Hope you are doing equally as well.

With regards to the coral, do you want the colour to pack the same punch as a classic red?

Thanks a lot Kimberley. Really appreciate the suggestions.
Julie, it definitely can if its a nice enough shade.

Sal

I like coral too, I like the Tasmanian Devil shade shown by Opi. I think you could also look beautiful in a fuschia colour too. Koala Bear -y is lovely.

I switch between coral, hot pink, red, pale blue, navy blue and pearly pink. I have tried grey and nude and struggled to get it to look right on me, I am too sallow/ yellow of complexion.

abc

Blues look horrid on me. I usually go for a bright hot pink or a nice bright coral in summer. You can't go wrong with a coral - I think youre on the right track here. Hopefully someone can find you a good OPI shade.

I was getting my eyebrows done just before my pedicure, and since I like that technician a lot I asked her for a coral recommendation. She chose this: http://opi.com/color/nail-lacquer/cajun-shrimp

Once my neighbour in the next chair saw the shade, she asked her pedicurist to remove the polish she'd already applied and use mine instead. I hope you guys think it's suitable.
FYI, I took the pic myself, which should explain all probable suckage

Diana

I like deep blue with gold sparkles. Kind of a "starry night" effect.

Or how about watermelon pink? Always fun for summer.

Ooh, Diana, I love the watermelon idea! Next time.

Aida

Cajun Shrimp is a great shade, I have that in my collection ^^ Very juicy, and veers more pinky than a true orange-coral to my eye (but not quite as pink as watermelon would be).

I rarely have polish on my toes, but I am enjoying the occasional copper shade this season. Currently wearing Orly "Ingenue" which is a sheer purple base loaded with coppery-gold sparkly flecks; when it shines it's a brilliant shimmery copper, when there's less light or no reflection you see the purple. One of my favorites ^^

cheryle (Dianthus)

I like using a deep coral pink for my feet in summer. I have also used a clear with very fine sparkles as a top coat to add a bit of shimmer. It works particularly well with navy and black but I don't think that is a look you are going for with the change.

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