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Make like Alexa and Leigh with Nail Polish in Beth’s Blue, £5 by Models Own, Nail Enamel in Minted, £6.29 by Revlon and Lasting Fix Nail Polish in Lilac, £2.99 by 17 at Boots.
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While we think the patterned transfers are cool, we love the dazzling plain gold look. Minx manicures are available at various nail salons nationwide including Nails Inc; from £25.
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So we all know Greige is the hot shade for spring/summer, but who wants to wear one shade for a whole season? We’ve been keeping our eye on the A-List recently and they have provided us with evidence that there are not one but six nail shades you can start wearing now and that will take you right through to next autumn. From pretty pastels to out-there transfers, here’s ELLE’s run down of the must-wear shades, the polishes to get your hands on and the A-listers in each colour camp. Now all that’s left to decide is which shade to try first.
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