Tuesday, March 20, 2012

TREND 6: The New Neutral...

...Yellow: A Bright New Way of Thinking

Holy Dayglo!  Everywhere I shop, every designer I follow, yellow is the new black.  And what a bright change it is.  From light citrus to mellow dandelion to intense neons, yellow has taken over the racks.  I am loving the flowy dresses and the fluorescent sandals, the pencil skirts and the pastel jeans.  Yellow's light airiness is bringing out that once-a-year spring yearning, and just the sight of heavy sweaters and dark dull colors is making me seasonally depressed.  Yes m'am, I believe I will be locking up those bulky, cold weather numbers.  And with the 75 degree and cloudless weather, what better time is there???

For all of my favorite shoppers/fashionistas, here are a few sweet tidbits to whet your springtime appetite:
Yellow $1-$200
Top to Bottom, L to R: Lengthy Cotton Tank, LNA, Saks, $55; Nixie Clutch, BE & D, Shopbop, $198; Cigarette High-Rise Jeans in Yellow, BDG, Urban Outfitters, $58; Lorissa Shoe (w/spikes), Sam Edelman, piperlime.com, $200; Pleated Maxi Skirt, Hive & Honey, Piperlime, $59; Contrasting Collar Dress, Zara, $60; Portico Bracelet (w/buckle), CC SKYE, Shopbop, $137; Platform Sandal, Zara, $100; Cluster Ring, Juicy Couture, Piperlime, $69; Time Teller Rubber Watch, Nixon, net-a-porter.com, $60; Thatcher Dress (button front), Jack by BB Dakota, Piperlime, $69; Daily Dogs Shirtdress, Topshop, $96; Ostrich iPhone Case, Rebecca Minkoff, Shopbop, $58; Leather Cardholder, YSL, net-a-porter.com, $165
Current Favorite: Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps, CC Skye Portico Bracelet

Yellow $201-$500
Top to Bottom, L to R: Bardot Platform Sandals, Rachel Zoe, Piperlime/Shopbop/Saks, $325; High Slit Floral Skirt, Opening Ceremony, Shopbop, $215; T-Strap Flats, See by Chloe, Piperlime/Neiman Marcus, $250; Edith Pump (Striped Snakeskin), Loeffler Randall, Piperlime, $400 on SALE; Waterfall Tank Dress, David Lerner, Shopbop, $418; Ossian Halter Dress, Twenty8Twelve, Shopbop, $280; Neon Crystal Necklace, Noir Jewelry, Shopbop, $253; Superfine Belted Cotton-Jersey Maxi, Thakoon Addition, net-a-porter, $450; Too Hot To Handle Leather Bucket Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Saks, $470; Slouchy Tapered Crop Pants, Rachel Roy, Nordstrom, $298; Coated Pencil Skirt, Robert Rodriguez, Shopbop, $265
Current Favorite: David Lerner Waterfall Dress- Love the black contrast and the low-draped (not shown, see website) back.  Super sexy, super classy.

Yellow $501 Plus
Top to Bottom, L To R: Jersey Gown (belted), Vionnet, Saks, $2,160; Biel Patent Leather Wedges, Jimmy Choo, net-a-porter, $595; Leather Track Pants, Isabel Marant, net-a-porter, $2,290; Medina Dress, ONE by Kymerah, Shopbop, $540; PS1 Medium Suede Satchel, Proenza Schouler, Barney's, $1,595; Happy Elaph Shoulder Bag, Lanvin, net-a-porter.com, $2,585; Lemon Quartz, Diamond, and 18K Gold Earrings, Roberto Coin, Saks, $2,900; Patent Leather T-Strap Sandals, Manolo Blahnik, Saks, $755
Current Favorite: Proenza Schouler Satchel: Comes in a variety of colors and sizes.  I love the muted yellow; the poster child for yellow as a neutral.

As always, happy shopping and enjoy!
M

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