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Color is back in a big way.

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Color is here to brighten your day! Graham & Spencer’s spring collection reminds me of gellato with sorbet inspired hughes of peach and yellow. Matthew Williamson’s African Beaded Tank Dress captures both the color and tribal trends. Yellow and purple are hot colors for Spring 2008. The bright purple color of this floral belt dress by Mint Jodi Arnold is so this minute.

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Jay Ahr Backless Silk Gown is fit for a fashion princess.

Instead of that little black dress, pair Catherine Malandrino’s Silk Chiffon Pleated Blouse with white capris for a fresh evening look.

Summer cocktail parties call for 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Silk Pleated Grecian Dress.

Keep crazy hues classic with Burberry Prorsum’s Satin Cocktail Dress.

Walk on a rainbow in shoes inspired by every color under the sun.

Even if your entire closet is filled with basic black, you can alway spice it up with rainbow inspired shoes. Jimmy Choo patent sandals in fuchsia demand a matching pedi. Tory Burch’s Reva ballet flats are super comfortable and come in almost every color! Giuseppe Zanotti’s crystal flat thong reminds me of snorkeling in Australia. Demurely elegant, Ralph Lauren’s satin sandals with flower are classics.

Here are some of my other fave bright ideas!

Jonathan Kelsey - Metallic open-toed sandal

Tory Burch - Ruby patent/straw slingbacks

Tod’s - Matisse thongs

Brian Atwood - Harlow suede platform sandals

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Not sure what to wear? Keep it classy.

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Frustrated by fashion trends that make you wonder, “Who would ever wear that?!” Keep it classy with Country Club inspired pieces. They’re perfect to wear to the ‘meet the parents’ dinner or out to lunch with the girls. Hints of a racy red give an edge to the full skirted design of Escada’s boatneck dress. Dior’s sleeveless sheath dress has an Italian floral jaquard design and sleek lines for a timeless look. Badgley Mischka’s Platinum Label strapless cocktail dress looks great with a martini. Anything by Tory Burch is an instant classic, especially her Carly Sheath dress.

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Complete the look with Tory Burch’s Reva’s snake print ballet flats in gold.

A little Prada ads a lot of class to any look. Accessorize with their Cervo Pleats hobo bag.

Protect your pretty peepers with Dior’s oversized round sunglasses.

Bajra’s pashmina wrap is the perfect classy cover up.

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Oscar de la Renta African Print Dress make you feel like you’re on safari without actually having to sit in a car for five hours. Mint Jodi Arnold’s Graphic Shift Dress was made for the urban jungle. Who says camo can’t be fashion friendly with this Leaf Print Shirt Dress by DKNY? Channel your inner lioness with Issa’s Faux Wrap Dress.

Tote around your bug spray in Roberto Cavalli’s Swarovski Embellished Clutch.

Jimmy Choo’s Smoothe Snakeskin Sandals are sinfully sexy.

A little leopard make anything luxureous. Roberto Cavalli Leopard Bangle.

Protect your skin from the desert sun with Melissa Odabash’s Jemima Sun Hat.

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Pass on the jewelry – it comes with the dress.

Photo courtesy of NET-A-PORTER.COM

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Vera Wang has incorporated this soon to be a classic trend of heavily embellished necklines in many of her Lavender label dresses. Oscar de la Renta’s fuchsia floral print silk floor length gown has a breath taking jewel embroidered neckline. Both Walter’s beaded lurex dress and Milly’s beaded silk mini dress keep the dress simple to emphasize the neckline.

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Some of my favorite dresses with jeweled necklines:

Photos courtesy of Saks.com