I just picked up an old issue of one of my favorite tabloids and noticed that Heidi Montag was wearing purple nail polish while frolicking on the beach [1] with Spencer.

Since the girls of The Hills [2] are huge trendsetters, this means that purple polish is likely making its way into the world right about now. Below are a select couple of cool violet nail varnishes.

Bermuda Shorts [3] ($7) is part of the Essie Summer Neon Collection. This shiny bright purple is flirty, fun, and h-o-t!

To check out a lighter and shimmery purple nail polish, .

Chanel Robertson Collection Nail Polish in Rodeo Drive [4] comes packaged together in a limited-edition set for $25 for all four shades. The polishes are miniature-sized and are named after famous Los Angeles shopping streets — and as The Hills girls will tell you, Rodeo Drive is the place to be.

Pacific Coast News Online [5]