Springs Brightest Stars

I'm looking ahead to Spring and finding the new brights are so lovely.  The punch of color lifts your spirit as well as those around you.  And who says you need to wait until Spring to test this trend out.  I think a change of routine from the basic black would do us all good.

I have to feature another dress by Alice & Olivia (a favorite) since its got so much going for it.  It's pretty simple from the front but the back is really spectacular.   A fun ponytail would be a great way to set off the back.  Though everyone will notice you from the sunny yellow color.  This is available on BergdorfGoodman.com for $368.00.

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod60670017&parentId=cat233500&masterId=cat206600&index=2&cmCat=cat000000cat230300cat232504cat206600cat233500

If you're a little afraid to go all out with a bright like the dress above a handbag is an easier way to work the trend.  I like this orange bag by Givenchy.  It has double handles and a long shoulder strap which can be removed.  It's available on mytheresa.com for $1,866.05.

http://www.mytheresa.com/shop/ANTIGONA-MEDIUM-BAG-p-14562.html#

And for those of you who can't commit to this trend fully I think a lipstick is the easiest way to try it out.  This bright fuchsia lipstick by Dior is bold but truly feminine.  Plus, it will only set you back $30.  It's great alone but can be layered with a gloss in a clear or similar pink shade.  Keep the rest of your makeup simple and let this one shine on its own.  It can be found at Sephora.com.  It's Rouge Dior Lipcolor #475 (Pink Caprice).

http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P272656&categoryId=B70