This
summer there are many trends popping up on celebs and fashionista’s alike but
one I am particularly feeling is bright colors and color blocking. Many bright colors are popping up in pants,
shorts, and dresses like spring flowers. Mint and turquoise are making a huge
come back and often seem to be paired with coral or pink. Another popular look are bold colored pants
like red or cobalt blue, these colors can easily be paired with white or black
tops. Celebrities like Lucy Hale, Bethany Frankel, and even the Duchess of Style Kate Middleton have been rocking brightly colored pants, dresses and accessories. Furthermore here are my picks on
what to buy now!
These super cute pink pants are from jack wills. Jack Wills
is a really cool company that’s a cross between Vineyard Vines and Abercrombie
& Fitch. They embrace current trends
while maintaining a classic look and British flair. These pants in particular are
actually colored skinny jeans mostly cotton with 2% elastic will make them
comfy enough to wear every week. This color is my favorite but these pants come
in a bunch of other bright colors, and jack wills actually has a whole section
on “super brights” that follow this trend, check it out at jackwills.com. I
would wear these jeans with a black cotton top or navy tank. Those colors would
really play up a contrast and bring out the soft pink. To get a more romantic
look pair these jeans with a looser tan, cream or white blouse with pearls or
gold jewelry. 
This mint and white stripe sweater is from
nastygal.com. Nasty gal is a website
that has a variety of fashionable clothes, accessories, shoes and vintage
finds. I picked this particular sweater
for a couple of different reasons. First, the color mint and white is really fun
and could be worn with the pink jeans above or regular denim skinnies, white
shorts, khakis, etc, the choices are really endless. The sweater itself is a looser knit so you
would likely need some underpinnings like a tank top, bodysuit or bandeau. This sweater would be great for spring, cool
summer nights and could even be layered on chilly fall/winter days. It’s a
loose fitting look and to top off the cuteness factor it has a big pocket on
the left chest.
This bright orange dress I found on shopbop.com and is Milly
brand. Shopbop is an incredible website that features a large assortment of
high ender designer brand names. I originally started shopping on shopbop
because they carry juicy couture and I kept shopping there for their variety. This
dress is right on trend with the bright color but the lines of the dress are
retro classic. The belted waist with a sweet bow will be flattering on most
every body type, and the fabric is medium weight meaning the dress will
maintain its structure. The puff sleeves
add a ladylike element great for work or brunch. The slit neckline brings
attention to the collarbone which means no need for excessive jewelry. This
dress could easily transition into the fall with a jean jacket and textured
tights! This dress is a little more expensive than the other pieces but great wardrobes are made by mixing high and low pieces. Also, most all dresses are investment pieces because they act as both top and bottom, no need to decide on matching, fit, lines, etc. This dress could really be dressed up or dressed down depending on the shoes and accessories you pair with it.
Finally
this purse is a perfect touch of bright colors.This bad is from Lulus, a
really fun website
carrying lower priced items and alternative chic brands like RVCA and
billabong. Lulus is a website that
moves product fast, so if you see an item you like buy it because they will be
out tomorrow! A cult favorite for the past year was a one shoulder
dress with a quarter length sleeve. Each season launched different colors according to trend with the
same silhouette and they sell out like hotcakes. If you’re not daring enough to
rock red pants or color blocked sweaters this bright clutch would be great for
you. This bag is really a statement piece. The way the colors are arranged on the bag reminds me
a of a Pucci print scarf. Plus, you can carry this clutch as a bag with the
chain or tuck the strap in and carry it in hand like a clutch. Believe it or
not this clutch is pretty versatile, it could go along with a bright color
blocked outfit, or an LBD (Little Black Dress), or with a simple jeans and
white shirt combo.
Are you loving this trend? Do you own any of these pieces?
