Pink Nail Polish

More and more celebrities are jumping onto the summertime neon nail polish bandwagon. We've seen hot pink shades since April, but it seems like they are brighter and more popular than ever now. Rihanna likes pink, orange, and yellow, and yesterday we spotted Lauren Conrad and Christina Aguilera both wearing electric pink. How cute would it be if Lauren had on Whitney from Zoya's Hills-inspired collection? For those of you who like to match your nails to your lipstick, check out this bevy of pretty pink polishes to go with your favorite bright pink lipstick — have fun!

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With all the talk about trendy, dark and bright nail polishes in the spotlight these days, it's nice to keep some muted, basic shades in the mix for when you're feeling more conservative. Below are three of my favorite pale, pink polishes. Unfortunately, now that I know that Essie subscribes to the big three, I'll have to rethink my choices. Something tells me that considering all of the attention the subject of safety is getting, things in the nail biz are bound to change. Let's hope so.

OPI Sweet Heart ($7) is the deepest and most opaque pink of the bunch. In my opinion, it also lasts the longest. (Anyone care to dispute this?) Sweet Heart is my go-to color for elegant manicures and pedicures in any given season.

Essie Ballet Slippers ($8) is a classic, tame, sheer pink that doesn't contain any shimmer. It gives a high-gloss finish and happens to be one of the brand's all-time best sellers.

For one last pretty pale pink polish, read more

This week I said "buh-bye" to fad nail polish colors, and got back to basics instead. I wanted to see what you love for a classic pink nail polish shade. There were so many great suggestions, from bright to bold to sheer, it's nearly impossible to highlight just a couple! I love OPI Japanese Rose Garden that marcella suggested, saying that it's "perfect for Spring toes." Another great find is Hard Candy Vintage Nail Polish in Pussy Cat from jennjennbubba. It's pretty and classic.

Thanks to all of you who shared your suggestions. Now I just have to decide which of these pretty pinks to try first. Check out the rest of your picks below!

It's official: bright, crazy nail colors are all the rage this season. While I'm having a lot of fun playing with these new shades, there is something to be said for the old standbys. And if any nail color is classic for this time of year, it's pink.

This week I want to know what you love for a beautiful pink nail polish. Do you go for pale, sheer, matte, bright flamingo pink, or all of the above? I love an electric pink shade, like this MAC Nail Lacquer ($10) in Steamy.

Share your choices by bookmarking items from around the web and tagging them with the phrase pink polish. I'll feature your favorites here next Tuesday.

To learn about Beauty Mark It challenges and how to add your picks, check out this how-to. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores, read more

It's amazing to see so many companies on board to help support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. OPI has just come out with its new Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer. This pale pink color has been created exclusively to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

OPI will make a donation of $25,000 to help fuel research and development toward the fight against breast cancer. In addition, Ladies Home Journal is running a contest through October. If you are a breast cancer survivor or know someone who is, you can write a 500-words-or-less entry about why you think you should win a catered at home mani/pedi party for ten. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.