Orange and Turquoise - A fabulously brilliant combination!

Happy Fashionable Friday Readers!
  Look at this beautiful Vogue Mexico cover of the "curvy" Crystal Renn.  I am so taken with this color combination of orange and turquoise.  It immediately makes me dream of being oceanside with a very fruity cocktail in hand. The good news is, we have a beach vacation in the works.  The bad news is, it's not for a few months.  However, we can make this tropical feeling a part of our every day lives with this brilliant color combination!

My take on the look is this hot little Missoni dress with some beautiful turquoise jewelry and clutch.  This is perfect for a dinner date or a night out on the town.  I always have a little white blazer handy in the warm months (in case a restaurant goes overboard on the AC).  And I think these cutout booties are a perfect way to "toughen up" the ensemble a little. If you wanted to elongate your legs and have less emphasis on the shoe you could do a nude pump instead.  With that, you're ready to salsa at a beachside club, or bring a slice of the tropics to a hot restaurant in your own hometown.  Ole!!!

XO, RC

A fabulously brilliant color combo - Orange and Turquoise by dresscodediaries featuring platform sandals

Missoni knit dress, $575
Twill blazer, $385
Stuart Weitzman platform sandal, $365
KOTUR suede handbag, $560
Gold necklace, $68
Forever21 metal bracelet, $6.80

Bring on the Spring - Rainbow Bright!

 One of the things I love most about spring fashion is the color!  I know that sounds crazy coming from me, a girl who generally seems to find herself in head-to-toe black.  But, it's true!  Nothing says spring like a light, bright wardrobe.  Generally this is done through bold prints a la Missoni or Pucci.  But, this season it's all about the mixing of vivid solids. A Turquoise blouse with a bright green skirt or hot pink pants with a saffron blazer.  While this could easily veer into clown territory, keeping the accessories minimal and adding something neutral (a nude blouse or shoes) will keep you chic.   Also, to keep your look luxe, be certain that you mix and match quality materials in classic cuts. Here are a few of my favorites from the runway:

Aquilano + Rimondi - Spring 2011

Burberry - Spring 2011

Loewe - Spring 2011

Gucci - Spring 2011

Nina Ricci - Spring 2011

Maxmara - Spring 2011

And here is my take on the trend. A gauzy royal puple blouse with a dupioni hot pink skirt....it's enough fabulous color to make me retire my black staples!  Bring on the Spring!

Rainbow Brights by dresscodediaries featuring wrap watches