Pink Tide was made for the version of summer that is a little louder: bright swimwear, cold fruit drinks, and plans that somehow turn into an all-day outing. I wanted this set to feel colorful and playful, with the kind of tiny details that make you want to look at your hands again.

The design pairs clear ocean blue with vivid fuchsia pink against a sheer nude base. Sculpted white shell shapes and soft ribbed lines bring in a watery texture, while hand-painted pink flowers add a bright, tropical focal point. A gold starfish, round blue and pink gems, tiny gold beads, and translucent pearl-white accents give each nail its own little splash of color. It is beachy, but more chic beach bag than souvenir shop.

This is the set I would wear for a vacation dinner, a poolside afternoon, or any day when I want my nails to carry the fun part of the outfit. The nude base keeps the color from feeling overwhelming, so it still works beautifully with an easy white shirt, denim, or a simple summer dress.