Cupcakes and Cashmere

Bright Lights

July 22nd, 2008

I’m a big advocate for incorporating color into my wardrobe, and there’s no better time to do so during the warmer months of the year. With summer comes hot nights, tanned skin and lots of outdoor activities, which provides the perfect canvas for painting with vibrant hues. All rules go out the window for so-called clashing combinations, and I’ve included some my season’s favorites.

T-Bags is notorious for their intricate patterns and willowy silhouettes and the Off Shoulder Keyhole Dress makes for the perfect transitional outfit into the evening. The elastic banding at the top allows you to wear it around your shoulders and with just a bit of smudged eye liner and some simple gold hoops, this would be an ideal look for after dark. Plus, it’s now on sale in four different patterned options down from $202 to $60.60.

 I’m a big proponent of clothing that can easily transition between seasons. Though I try to adhere to that motto most of the time, I would certainly make an exception for this Diane Von Furstenberg Greenpoint Tunic. The 70′s-inspired top, made up of a medley of emerald greens, has such a fantastically airy feel that is simply made for Summer.

 Though this Chelsea Dress, from Rachel Pally, is exceptionally simple, I just love the tiered hemline and the sunflower color. Since it’s so sleek, it would be perfect to accessorize with some turquoise drop earrings and a low-slung purse.

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  • http://kirafashion.blogspot.com kirafashion

    sexy looks and great tan!!

    a kiss!!!!

  • http://www.fashiondaydreams.blogspot.com * Fashion Dreamer *

    I loooove colour, especially in summer. Great picks

  • http://savvymode.blogspot.com Savvy Gal (savvymode)

    love color for summer. i used to be a black and white person but i am different now. colors just bring life and vitality to a gal’s life.

  • http://alwaysinstylenyc.blogspot.com/ Always In Style

    That yellow Rachel Pally is so fresh.

  • http://www.prettysandyfeet.com/ katelin

    love love love the yellow dress. seriously i’m a sucker for anything yellow. and summery :)

  • http://hauteststyle.blogspot.com Arielle

    The first dress is such a great color and pattern! I’ve been looking for a dress just like that thanks! :]

  • http://knighttcat.blogspot.com/ knight cat

    i am so afraid of color, its sad, i love seeing other people wear it but i stick to black usually…but i promise i will buy a colored summer dress..for sure ahah

    xxxxxxxx

  • http://www.sahmstyle.blogspot.com Leah

    I love the yellow dress! It’s very Rachel Bilson.
    I have linked to your blog and I have also tagged you for a Premio award! Go to my blog for more details!

    Leah

  • http://www.itslasfactory.blogspot.com Laurel

    Oh my – colors! I love that Pally dress, it’s a perfect color and so beautifully simple.

    EM! You are so sweet, thank you for all of the wonderful comments. Thank you for the message about work stuff, I really have no idea what I’m doing but I definately need to start marketing myself for a job after graduation. I’m sure I want to get into tech, (Google, please?) but we’ll see!

    Hope you’re well, beautiful!
    xo

  • http://www.steelcloset.com The Steel Crew

    I suggest you get in all your color outfits in quick kuz summer’s going to end soon…in a month! But it’s been kinda gloomy up here lately, no?

  • http://sharonrosepixie.blogspot.com/ Sharon rose

    You are so right-colour is a must for summer, I love this last dress-so vibrant! A great inspirational post!

  • http://iliketreats.blogspot.com ray

    ooh gorgous dresses.im all for an injection of colour into my wardrobexx

  • http://dapperkid.blogspot.com dapper kid

    Love the yellow dress, and colour is wonderful for summer!!

  • http://relyme.net Beka

    I love the first one. I still am not convinced that I can pull of bright colors because I’m so fair skinned. They’d make me glow, not in a good way. But, they’re all so lovely, nonetheless.

  • http://rougemarie.blogspot.com Ida

    Beautiful picks, all of them so fresh. I wish summer came back faster here, it’s been pouring with rain for days.

  • http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com fashion chalet

    Sweetie, thanks for the comment ^-^ not to make things worse, but the top was free. I am friends with the owner of this quaint little vintage boutique in my town, so I go there often, and when I buy a lot she’ll throw in things for free sometimes. I will definitely check back on one for you ;) what size would you need, if I see another similar one?

  • http://fashionherald.blogspot.com fashionherald

    that green tunic is lovely! and i can definitely see the yellow on you, so bright and pretty!

  • http://engagedtobengaged.blogspot.com brandi

    I awarded you with the Premio award! TAG! :)

  • http://www.prettygeeky.com/ prettygeeky.com

    That green top caught my eye right away, love color and print! I tried on a top like that recently but unfortunately it was too big…which is always the case with me since I am so petite, darn! =D

  • http://kokostiletto.blogspot.com koko

    do you know how much I love that off the shoulder dress?!?! I AM SO CLOSE TO BUYING IT!

  • http://observationmode.blogspot.com/ enc

    I never paid any attention to T-Bags before this. I think I need to look into that line further.

  • http://lulu124.blogspot.com LuLu

    beautiful finds, i love the second green tunic!!! :) xoxo, lulu