Southern_Living_June_2017

BEAUTY & STYLE

STYLING: CAROLINE M. CUNNINGHAM

JUNE 2017 / SOUTHERNLIVING.COM

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SOUTHERN VANITY

Colors of Summer

Take a vacation from your go-to shade, and pick one inspired by a favorite Southern destination

BY ASHLEY RIDDLE WILLIAMS | PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBBIE CAPONETTO

FLORIDA KEYS: BLUE

From cloudless skies to crystal waters,

nothing says summer like a brilliant blue.

Smith & Cult Birdie Num Num Nail Lacquer,

$18; bluemercury.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX: HOT PINK

With palm trees and ocean breezes, the

“Sparkling City by the Sea” bursts with energy

and lively Mexico-inspired colors. Essie Nail

Polish in Fiesta, $8.99; target.com Â

OCRACOKE ISLAND, NC: GREEN

This leafy green polish echoes the island’s

earthy vibe, from wild ponies roaming to

wispy beach grass growing in the dunes.

Tila, $18; jinsoon.com

ORANGE BEACH, AL: SANDY PINK

If you’re taking a relaxed, laid-back getaway,

select a subtle shade that mimics the Gulf’s

pink sands. Beach Melba Sheer, $17;

us.ciatelondon.com

CAPE CHARLES, VA: TAUPE

This charming coastal town has us channeling

our preppy side. Pick a neutral nail, and then

accessorize with brights. Nail Polish in Bad

Influence, $20; narscosmetics.com

KIAWAH ISLAND, SC: CORAL

Brush on a bright that’s reminiscent of a

Lowcountry boil or colorful Charleston front

door. Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in Girls

Just Want To Have Fun, $18; nordstrom.com