Much as I like baby blue (Essie's Lapis of Luxury, £8.95, out May 1st, is gorge) I think a mid-toned tropical blue, kind of halfway between last year's navy and this year's pastel blue, like the one at the Vena Cava show, below, and on Jessica Alba, will suit me better and look a bit less cadaverous on my pasty skin than a pastel. I'll try it out first with Collection 2000 Hot Looks Polish in Show Off, only £1.79.