For an edgier take on the traditional nautical look, Thornberry suggests using a lighter, metallic nail color like Hoopla Summer Solstice for your hands and a deep navy like Legal Eagles for your toes.

"The icy silver color keeps the look polished and clean," says Thornberry. "When paired with a dark navy tone on your toes, the look is more fashion-forward, but still conservative and cool."

Prefer a more natural look? That doesn't mean you can't have some fun with color. To avoid having to change your polish colors as you go from the beach to the boardroom, try wearing a neutral color like Butter London Yummy Mummy on your nails and a more vibrant shade like Estée Lauder Tumultuous Pink on toes.

"The pink on the toes is the wild card of the pair ... while the nude brings you back to fashion reality," says Soon.

Feeling festive? A splashy turquoise color like RGB nail color in Peacock on your toes and Tom Ford nail color in Coral Beach for your nails make a great pair.

Soon says, "[These are] nicely contrasting, and bright yet subtle. These are interesting shades to usher in the warm weather."

Another contemporary yet unexpected color palette to try: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Holiday on your toes and Porcelaine by Dior Vernis on your nails.

"This modern combination is appropriately contrasting and employs quintessentially summery colors," says Soon.

Since Radiant Orchid is the Pantone Color of the Year, it's the perfect excuse to wear the statement shade all summer long. Scotch Naturals nail color in Mamie Gilroy on toes adds a stylish twist to the off-yellow Roasted Mellow on your hands. The color looks like a very light beige to me. The expert seems to be saying so as well.

"We are loving manicures with a pale taupe nude that looks great on all skin tones," says Cardenas. "Paired with a wild orchid shade (the hot color this season) on toes, it's the perfect mani-pedi polish duo for warmer weather!"