Created by: @so_nailicious

There's something to be said for vintage-inspired nail art, and these adorable polka dot nails are sending us straight back to the '50s when summers were nothing but chic bathing suits and pink lemonade. Who's the culprit responsible for the flashback? You can thank so_nailicious for these blue and beige nails created with the Dior Vernis Polka Dots - Summer 2016 Limited Edition Colour & Dots Manicure Kit in Pastilles. No matter what the era, polka dot nails are always in -- especially wrapped around pink lemonade.

Created by: @paintboxnails

We're head over heels for these smoking-hot nails designed by paintboxnails as part of their new summer collection, Hot Lines. While classic red nails will always be in style, this minimalist nail design puts a fresh and chic spin on the full-color manicure, and it's leaving us feeling all sorts of edgy. It's true what they say, summer romances are the sweetest -- and I think we just found ours.

Created by: @julepbeauty

The summer heat isn't the only thing that's sweltering this week. These fiery summer nails are exactly the nail design you need to remind everyone who really keeps things hot during the season (especially with nail art). The lovely digit design was created by julepmaven using vivid shades of Julep Nail Polish in Gigi and Brynn. The vibrant red combined with the orange yellow polish, creates a subtle (and sultry) contrast that's as bright and fun as summer itself.

Created by: @cassmariebeauty

While the black and blue color combination often inspires controversies (remember the dress debate?) and causes our mothers to worry when used in the same sentence -- this gorgeous black nail design is setting the record straight -- proving they really are the perfect color pair. These striped nails were created by using Deco Miami Nail Lacquer in Male Tears and Black Like My Soul. The subtle pastel blue polish plays up the clean cut lines beautifully, and is a great substitute for when you need to switch up your black and white nails. Who's got the nail tape? We need to recreate ASAP.

Created by: @marcbeauty

While some are intimidated by the bold statement a yellow nail polish makes, these chic summer nails are sure giving us some bright ideas about our nail art. These dainty little digits, spotted on Marc Jacobs Beauty's Instagram, use Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Lux.

To steal a little sunshine for those gray days (and keep it at your fingertips), start by painting your whole nail with yellow nail polish. To mellow out the yellow a bit, swipe a neutral putty gray polish onto the tips of your nails (we like Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Baby Jane), drawing the arc lower with each nail to create a cool visual effect (and very chic nail art). We know our beauties like to stand out with their summer nails, and this unique color combo will make you an instant trendsetter. By combining the bold sunshine shade with a neutral gray polish, it makes the understated look more fun and complex -- just like you, doll.