Just as the catwalk saw an explosion of pretty pastels, pretty girlie colours are also hitting beauty counters.

It all started with Chanel’s Jade nail polish – a soft green shade that took the fashion world by storm with celebs such as Lily Allen sporting green nails, while us mere mortals were put on a waiting list for this must-have shade! Thankfully, the beauty world has taken note and made a whole array of gorgeous pastel hues are now readily available to use.

Nail polish is one of the easiest ways to get in on this trend. We love M&S’s Essentials Nail Polish in green – not only is it pretty much a match for the Chanel shade, but it also comes in at the bargain buster price of just £2.50. If green isn’t your thing, try a pale blue or a soft yellow – they may sound crazy, but they look gorgeous on.

On the eyes, pale pastel eyeshadow is one of the easiest trends to way. Sweep on your favourite shade – whether it be pink, blue or green – and just add lashings of mascara. Complete this pretty look with a soft pink blusher and candy pink lip gloss – mmm, it’s good enough to eat.

To help you on the path to pastel enlightenmnent, we’ve picked out our favourite products available to buy now – but which ones will you be wearing?

L-R: Michael Kors blusher in Sunset Pink, £23, Estée Lauder; Pale green nail polish, £2.50, M&S; Natural Radiance Eye Palette, £13, No 7; Yellow nail varnish, £13, Illamasqua; Stop Violence In The Home Hi-Shine Lip Treatment, £9.25, The Body Shop