Our Biggest, Brightest Color Breakdown Ever: The Top Color Trends For Spring 2012


Updated 05/19/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Spring Color Trend Report 2012

For Spring 2012, designers dipped their collections into every shade and vibrancy of the Roy G. Biv spectrum. Simply put, it's all about placing your favorite colors on blast. From ladylike pastel pinks at Rochas and powdery floral blues at Erdem, to electric greens at Jean-Paul Gaultier and soft lemon iterations spotted at Jason Wu, it's safe to say where there's color, there's a way to wear it. Read more

See How We Restyled This IKEA Stool WIth Some Glossy Paint


Updated 05/21/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

IKEA Stool DIY Pictures

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. This BEKVAM stool ($15) from IKEA is made from solid wood and is very sturdy. However, it could definitely use a little personalization. I thought it would be fun to add some glossy color to the stool. Read more

The Spring Runway Trend That Was Meant to Ruffle Feathers


Updated 05/17/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Feathers Spring 2012 Runway Trend

The feathers were most definitely flying on the runways for Spring, and designers made it abundantly clear that a little touch of plumage can go a long way. At Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs showed an innocent young debutante, flitting about in frothy feather-trim dresses and candy-colored pencil skirts, while Ralph Lauren's runway spotlighted full-blown Great Gatsby-era opulence, giving way to Read more

Make a Splash in Gap's Supercute Swim Collection


Updated 05/17/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Gap Swim Collection 2012

Just in time for weekend jaunts to the beach, Gap released its new swim collection filled with cute prints and colors to help you kick off the beginning of many sunny days to come. The line, now available in stores and online, features Spring's bold tropic prints trend, Parisian stripes, delicate eyelet details, and throwback prints in a bevy of silhouettes. "There are styles to suit everyone Read more

Your Guide to Wearing Spring's Pastel Trend — Three Ways to Get the Look!


Updated 05/16/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Pastels For Spring

Fashion is having a pastel moment right now — everything from dresses to shoes to sunglasses have been dipped in these softer shades for Spring. Runways including Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Vera Wang debuted lighter looks for this season, and style setters like Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba, and Kirsten Dunst have already tested out the trend. Accordingly, we headed over to Saks Fifth Read more

7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Bring on the Brights


Updated 05/15/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrities Wearing Bright Clothing

Nothing livens up your day better than a bright, vibrant pop of color — and whether you stick to simple shades or go full-on neon, it's a fun, cool look that works perfectly for Spring. The trend hit big on the runways at DKNY, Diane von Furstenberg, and Rag & Bone among others, and it continually proves to be a fresh, easy way to shake up your current wardrobe. We're showing you how to Read more

Look of the Day: Bright White


Updated 05/15/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

White Jeans Bright Top Street Style

Fab reader Dadouchic has provided us with a brighter-than-bright outlook on the denim trend. How did she do it? First, she paired a silky orange button up blouse with white skinny jeans. Then, outfitted the look with a black skinny belt, a bold oversized pink envelope clutch, and Zara's colorfully two-toned sandals. To finish, she added a gold watch, a stack of friendship bracelets, a gold Read more

The One Thing You Need to Do a Bright Lip Look Right


Updated 05/11/12 9:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Apply Lipstick and Lip Liner

Perhaps you want to try the bright lip trend this Spring but steer clear of it to avoid ending up with smudged color all over your face. Dick Page, artistic director for Shiseido, assures a bold lip look can be done a lot easier than you think. In lieu of a primer, he recommends turning your lip pencil into a contouring tool to keep everything inside the lines. Not only does this makeup must Read more