Sunday, May. 01, 2005
The Brights of Spring
By Kate Betts
Designers are determined to look on the bright side this spring, with saturated colors turning up on everything from waterproof rubber ballet flats (the shoes of the season) to fitted jackets, sunglasses and even eye shadow. Aqua and cyclamen pink lead the pack, but color experts say any bold shade works in warmer months. Take advantage of these punchy hues while they last (Mother's Day gifts, perhaps?). Come fall, it's going to be back to all black. --By Kate Betts
RAIN OR SHINE
Forget about frumpy galoshes. Thanks to shoe designers Sigerson Morrison, even the messiest rainy days can be weathered in style with their chic rubber flats ($125) in a garden variety of colors
BUSINESS OR PLEASURE
The new snug jacket from BCBG by Max Azria is chic enough to wear to the office--adding a dash of color to any workaday suit--or cool enough to step out in on casual occasions over jeans and a camisole
FRAMED WITH COLOR
Last season's aluminum aviator sunglasses have given way to squared-off styles in striking colors like blue, white and yellow. Burberry designer Christopher Bailey was inspired by the colors in an English garden--a very mod one at that
MADE IN THE SHADE
When it comes to colorful cosmetics, the eyes have it this spring with makeup artists introducing a soft, powdery palette of colors like lilac, lemon and fuchsia. Estee Lauder's Extravagant Bright collection features limited-edition eye-shadow duos designed to look like a kaleidoscope ($30 each)