Lauren Luke's pastel nails

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in ­Inattendu £16, 020-7493 3836.
Lauren says: Beautiful, simple and pretty – and you need only one coat. It feels special. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Photograph: Sara Morris

Nubar nail lacquer in Lemon Sorbet £8, beautyshed.co.uk.
Lauren says: I love the design of this ­bottle and the polish looks as good on as off; a matt formula that needs only one coat. Lovely fresh shade that’s perfect for spring. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Photograph: Sara Morris

17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish in Mint Choc Chip £2.99, boots.com.
Lauren says: This colour is gorgeous – the bottle went straight into my make-up bag. Easy to apply and great c­onsistency. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Photograph: Sara Morris

Essie nail colour in Lilacism £8.95, nailsbymail.co.uk.
Lauren says: Very light shade that’s ideal for a subtle touch in the ­office. Not too strongly pigmented so you’ll probably need two coats. Lasts well and cute packaging, too. ★ ★ ★ ★ Photograph: Sara Morris

elf Nail Polish in Fair Pink £1.50, eyeslipsface.co.uk.
Lauren says: Isn’t as bright as it appears in bottle but does give a nice natural, French manicure effect. Good quality for the price – a bargain. ★ ★ ★ Photograph: Sara Morris

Marks & Spencer nail colour in Baby Blue £2.50, 0845 302 1234.
Lauren says: Lovely colour, but once on it is quite streaky and needs two, even three, coats to look good. Lasts a few days, however, so you won’t need to reapply. ★ ★ ★ Photograph: Sara Morris