HERE COMES THE SUN | 45 Reasons We Love Bright Yellow

via GAP

Originally posted in The CLOSET

When it comes to yellow, I say the brighter, the sunnier, the better. And designers seemed to agree, with Burberry, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren & DVF sending bold yellow frocks, trenches and skirts down their Spring '15 runways. 

So why is bright yellow such a popular colour pick this season? Not to hate on Pantone's colour of 2015, Marsala, but really? Is there any contest? After months of dark, dreary, downright depressing weather, we're all ready for a little sunshine. Make that a lot of sunshine.

Luckily, we can take matters into our own hands with all the cheerful yellow pieces in stores right now. I can't wait to pick up a few pop-bright pieces to update my spring wardrobe. First on my list? A bright yellow handbag, of course. Even colour-phobes can add a happy yellow crossbody to the mix to make a statement, even for those who like to wear nothing but black & white. Be sure to pick up a sunny yellow top to wear under your blazers right now, and with a pair of white shorts when things heat up. Finally, a pair of yellow sandals will liven up all of your denim and white pieces this summer. 

Whether you wear it loud or like your brights in small doses, you can't go wrong with cheerful yellow this spring. Here are 45 sunny picks to help brighten your day...

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Hello, Yellow

A beyond gorge pic from the Gucci Spring '13 Campaign - photo via Gucci

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

There's nothing more optimistic, more in-your-face cheery, than the colour yellow. As kids, we stomp around in our yellow boots, and rock our yellow raincoats because it's totally cool to be as bright as possible. Then, we get a little older and suddenly, we're told that it's not good to be so happy all the time, that it's annoying to be perpetually cheery. We turn to black and grey and beige because it's safe and next to impossible to ridicule. Well, you know what? Yellow rocks, it's spring, and I don't know about you but I'm pretty stoked about it. I can't think of a better time than now to bust out this cheery hue, guaranteed to help you feel bright, even on a rough day.

Whether you decide to rock yellow like Jane Fonda on the red carpet, or prefer a more mellow approach, the colour is actually super versatile. Come on, get happy and check out these four pretty ways to get your yellow on for Spring:

 

See the other 3 looks here

Colonel Mustard in the Closet with a Hanger

Originally posted in The CLOSET  

Jil Sander, Proenza Schouler, Hermes Fall 2011 RTW - photos courtesy style.com

I've always thought of yellow as a strictly summer colour.  The bright hue brings to mind sunshine, lemons and tulips...not exactly fall fare.  So when I started to notice all the pops of spicy mustard yellow on the runways this fall, I was surprised but totally excited.  After all, one can only take so much red, brown, black and camel.  Fall's been needing a good dose of colour and I'm loving this totally new, on-trend option.

Don't have a CLUE how to wear mustard?  I'm not one for rules, but these tips should help:

1)  Mustard looks marvellous with white, black, purples, oranges, shades of brown and denim.  Don't be afraid to colour-block or, if you prefer the more subtle approach, look for a spicy yellow bag, belt, or shoe.  

2)  Were you an early adopter of mustard yellow this summer?  Don't be afraid to carry your mustard pieces from summer into fall but be sure to consider the fabric; keep more weighty fabrics in rotation but be sure to store any of your summer-weight items...except for silky blouses, of course.

3)  It's always nice to add a little shine to your look.  When it comes to mustard, gold jewellery (real or faux) plays off beautifully against the brown-based hue.

4)  Yellow can be a tricky shade for certain skin tones.  Counteract the sallow effect by loading up on a little more eye-makeup than usual.  Or, if you're up for it, try a bright red lip as seen at Jil Sander and Hermes (see above).  The team at Sephora will help you get your look just right.

Want to add a little colour to your fall and winter wardrobe?  Click through the slideshow below for some of my mustard musts:

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