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Even if we weren't celebrating the Queen's 60th Jubilee this year, there is every reason to adorn your nails with the most regal colour in the paint box. Less expected than red and much more grown-up than pink, purple strikes a cool and sophisticated yet still very pretty note as the weather starts to warm up. And there are so many delicious options at hand this season, from deep plum to bold blackberry to bright, almost Technicolor grape

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Nars nail polish in Diamond Life, $21 through www.narscosmetics.ca.My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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Essie nail polish in No More Film, $11 through www.essie.com and at salons across Canada.My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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Revlon Top Speed Nail Enamel in Cloud, $7 at drugstores across Canada.My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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Jacob nail polish in Catwalk Cool, $6 through www.jacob.ca.My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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Borghese Rapido nail polish in Vigneto, $11 at Shoppers Drug Mart (www.shoppersdrugmart.ca).My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Wild Orchid, $6.99 at drugstores across Canada.My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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Essie nail polish in She’s Picture Perfect, $11 through www.essie.com and at salons across Canada.My Yen Trung for The Globe and Mail | Product styling by Christina Yan | Market Edit by Tiyana Grulo

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