oh brighten up, already...like Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Lanvin, Marni
Brights are one of the best things to happen to the tyranny of all-black - take a cue from A-list runways and take the color plunge. Unsure if you've crossed the line from more-is-more to way-too-much? Go the Marni route with neutral accessories and shoes in shades of chocolate, cafe au lait and brown (try: KJL teardrop earrings from MaxAndChloe.com, a ginormous wood cuff by Kara Ross, Banana Republic's Greenwich oversize shoulder bag in the mocha-hued Pebble shade, and uber-chic gladiator flats or the new chunky sandal by Pierre Hardy for Gap).
Here are some exuberantly colored options to try:
- Fendi flutter sleeve dress - Net-a-Porter.com
- Mawi large pearl necklace - BrownsFashion.com
- origami-fold sandals by Andrew Gn - Vivre.com
- bermuda shorts in Fresh Clover - JCrew.com
- Primo Limited satchel - Baghaus.com
- No Time watches by Tom Binns - TomBinnsDesign.com
- Lesley Scott
(runway photos: style.com)
