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DIY Nail Art Ideas: Summer Brights And More Of Our Manicures From This Weekend (PHOTOS)

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It's Manicure Monday time! This weekend, the Stylelist editors switched things up with nail polish colors that popped against our tan complexions. Meanwhile some of our favorite DIY nail art bloggers raised the bar with graphic prints. Click through our manicures in the slideshow below, then upload your own photo.

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DIY Nail Art Ideas
Essie Watermelon(01 of07)
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"New York has been so dark and rainy, I needed some color to brighten things up. I love this creamy not-quite-red, not-quite-pink shade." - Mia Aquino, HuffPost social media editor
Avon Barefoot Beige(02 of07)
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"In an extremely rare instance, I chose this soft, neutral color for this week's manicure. I love how it stands out against my dark skin tone and complements any outfit." - Dana Oliver, Stylelist beauty editor
Dark Ombre(03 of07)
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"I took the plunge and tried the ombre nail trend. I got this great deep red nail polish and decided to pair it with a silver tip. I finished my mani off with a clear top coat. I love how it turned out!" - Erica Cheung, HuffPost Style intern
Essie Orange, It's Obvious(04 of07)
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"I ended my two-week break from manicures with a bang--an orange so bright, it hurt my eyes at first. As a sidenote: Taking a break from manicures was fun, and I highly recommend it. Especially in summer when your skin is tan. It was a healthy respite for my brittle nails and from worrying about any activity that might chip them. I washed dishes and opened cans with reckless abandon. But after two weeks, I was ready to bring the cheeriness back to my nails." - Anya Strzemien, HuffPost Style and Stylelist editor
Leopard Spots(05 of07)
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"In the midst of summer brights, I was craving some of my new fall colors so I went for a look that utilized all six shades in Sation by Miss Pro Nail Little Horse on the Prairie Collection. I really wanted an eye-catching, but earthy look so I mixed a gradient with a freehand leopard print technique." - Cristina of Let Them Have Polish.
Glitter Obsession(06 of07)
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"I used China Glaze Aquadelic and Orly Devoted. Grey is a great neutral to use and aqua is a really pretty color for this summer." - Chelsea of Get Nailed
Galaxy Nails(07 of07)
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"I did these galaxy nails using a sponging technique. I then added glitter in some areas to look like far away stars, and finished the look with white dots to represent the stars that are closer to me." - Sarah of Chalkboard Nails

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