What's that we smell? A hint of daffodils in the air? The sweet -scented you're packing for your spring break vaca? A little something else wafting in the air at Coachella and other hipster festivals? A change of season is in the air. And lighter, brighter weather means lighter, brighter nails (we hear that even dark polish loyalists take a hiatus from the monotony of black manis come March). Trust us, once you see this season's prettiest sun-drenched hues, you'll never want to take them off. Here's how to wear them solo or if you're up for some seriously pinterest-worthy nail art, courtesy of celebrity nail queen and Essie artist Rita Remark.

Think bubble gum pink meets magenta meets pomegranate for a fun, girly pop of color

Nail it with nail art:

Festival Flair (see above image)

1. After a thin layer of First Base base coat, apply two coats of B'aha Moment! Allow it to completely dry.

3. Add small triangles along the top and bottom of the "V". Let dry for 1-2 minutes.

5. Add a still smaller "V" using a coral like Excuse Me, Sur . Then seal withGel.Setter top coat.

Create one accent nail with the design on the side of the nail, and another at the tip.

A vibrant Kelly green with ripe avocado undertones

Nail it with nail art:

Palm Reading (see image above)

1. After a thin layer of Ridge Filling primer, apply two coats of a warm pale pink like Backseat Besties . Let polish completely dry.

3. Begin the leaf pattern by polishing the stem with a curved line. To create the bird of paradise palm leaf, polish a tapered oval outline first, making sure to leave the distinctive cut-outs. When the outline is complete, fill it in. Let polish dry for 2-3 minutes.

Rinse your brush frequently in polish remover to keep this design crisp and clean.

A creamy sun-kissed coral mango that looks sweet enough to eat

Arm Candy (see image above)

1. After a thin layer of Ridge Filling primer, apply two coats of Excuse Me, Sur. Let polish completely dry.

Play with different angles and dot combinations to create a unique pattern on each nail.

A delicate, oh-so-pretty pink plumeria so feminine it makes us blush

Retro Specs (see image above)

1. After a thin layer of First Base base coat, apply two coats of Backseat Besties on the middle and ring finger nail of each hand, and a darker fuschia pink like B'aha Moment! on the thumb, pointer, and pinkie nails. Let polish completely dry.

2. Using a detail brush, create sunglass frames on the middle and ring fingers with a juicy green like On The Roadie and B'aha Moment! Start with one horizontal line and add two half circles to form each sunglass shape. Let dry for 2-3 minutes.

4. Seal with clear top coat.

Rather than dipping your detail brush directly in the bottle, which can gather excess polish, put a few drops of polish onto a disposable palette (or piece of aluminum foil) for a precise amount.

** Tell us what your favorite nail art design is in the comments below!