Brilliant blues, riotous reds and gorgeous greens are amazing mood lifters and entirely appropriate after winter’s slushy grey and black mood. Walking into a store this season is like diving headfirst into a kaleidoscope, but, oh what a trip it is! Oscar de la Renta, Tracy Reese, and Proenza Schouler were inspired by the hues found in handmade quilts, lush forests, Eastern culture, photography, and pop culture. And yeah, Pantone’s website is ultra cool. Dusk blue, emerald, lemon zest, poppy red and African violet are some of their favorite hues this season.
Go ahead and jump into the jade pencil skirt, or punch up your attitude with purple patent pumps. Think a minute--would daffodils be as beautiful if they were grey? Is a monochrome sunset breathtaking? Which bird would you prefer looking at--a pigeon or a cardinal?
So, here’s what I want you to do--color yourself glamorous and slip into that lemon zest jacket. It’ll put spring into your step.
