Ah, summer. Can there be a time more delightful and exciting as the hottest months of the year? And though most of us said goodbye to summer vacations when we left college, the carefree feel continues to pervade our day-to-day activities. Dressing up, for instance, becomes a testament to all things bright, short, and printed. Long hairstyles are swapped for pixie cuts, top knots, and braids; and makeup becomes lighter, fresher.

Another thing we just can't help but break out come the summer season? Nail polish! Not only is it one of the easiest ways to punch up an outfit, but it also screams youthful exuberance (provided you go for striking hues). Besides, who doesn't love the look of pastel pink toes peeking out from pretty sandals? Or of juicy coral tips against a floral frock? We know you do, so here are 35 lacquers to jazz up bare hands.

Looking to buy? Use our store directory for easy shopping:

• Chanel, Essie, and NARS are available at Rustan's Department Stores in Makati, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Alabang Town Center, Gateway, and Ayala Center Cebu.
• MAC is available at Power Plant Mall, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Glorietta 3, and Marionnaud SM Mall of Asia.
• Orly is available at Purebeauty Serendra, Marionnaud SM Mall of Asia, First Aid Greenbelt, PCX Rockwell, PCX Ermita, PCX Alabang Town Center, Watsons Greenbelt 5, Watsons Ayala Cebu, Beauty by SM at SM Makati, Beauty by SM at SM Megamall, Beauty by SM at SM Fairview, Landmark-Trinoma, Beauty Cocktails Glorietta 4, and Robinsons Department Store Ermita.

For more articles on nail polish, browse through these links:

• 10 Fun Nail Art Designs to Try Out
• The DIY Manicure: 5 Steps to Perfectly Pretty Nails + 25 Polishes to Try
• Party Polish: Over 40 Nail Varnishes for Fancy Fingers
• Nail It: Over 40 Polishes for Pretty Tips and Toes