This time of year is all about getting the best of both worlds. You've got holiday cheer — and the cozy clothes that go with it, but there's always the promise of escape — and a fresh wardrobe — via resort collections. Kate Mara is a pretty example of how to play with resort brights. Rather than the expected LBD or even a jewel tone, she goes light and bright in a sweet turquoise sheath. If Read more

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Fab reader smileforstyle showed us how to make a shimmery top work for daytime. She created the perfect office-to-happy-hour style by pairing bright pink wide-leg pants with a shiny gold tank. To keep the proportions in check and dress up the look, she tucked in the top and wore printed platform heels for extra height. The final touch? A sleek, ladylike shoulder bag that sticks to the warm color Read more

Fab reader MimisMuneca has us lusting after this gorgeously bright and breezy H&M maxi dress. More than that, though, she totally nailed the complete look by adding bold accents. Let's take a closer look. She paired a cool yellow clutch, statement gold cuff, and blue and green two-toned sandals with her aquamarine printed maxi dress. The sum of its stylish parts screams "Summer," and we're Read more

Eva Mendes makes a pretty convincing case for the easy appeal of a retro-inspired sundress while out and about LA. Nothing feels quite so Summery as a breezy frock with a bright print and a feminine fit, but it's Eva's knack for vintage-feeling accents that's sets her Free People dress apart. Eva's Thierry Lasry shades offer a cool riff on a glamorous oversize frames, while a pair of Louboutin Read more

Eva Mendes makes a pretty convincing case for the easy appeal of a retro-inspired sundress while out and about LA. Nothing feels quite so Summery as a breezy frock with a bright print and a feminine fit, but it's Eva's knack for vintage-feeling accents that's sets her Free People dress apart. Eva's Thierry Lasry shades offer a cool riff on a glamorous oversize frames, while a pair of Louboutin Read more