Oscar De La Renta Spring 2007
FASHION
Pretty in pink will be a bold statement in this magenta eyelet ‘Elaine’ sweater by Diane Von Furstenberg ($68.99) at bluefly.com. A bright colored tee or sweater is a great compliment to jeans for a casual look and a skirt for a professional look.
Tod’s ‘Cindy’ Ballerina Flat ($325) at neimanmarcus.com is inspired by the ballerina shoe but with a driving moccassin twist. These brightly colored flats will spice up any wardrobe.
BEAUTY
French designer Hubert de Givenchy did remarkable things for haute couture and has dressed some of our most revered fashion icons, including Audrey Hepburn. It is only natural that the Givenchy line would expand to include makeup. Prismissime Eyes ($53) at sephora.com is like an artist’s palette with 9 rich eyeshadow colors that will surely add that extra dazzle to complete your stylish spring look.
Nars Lip Lacquer ($23) at sephora.com will add gloss to your lips with tints of tangerine, mauve and fuchsia—it’s a sheer delight!
If you didn’t know before, now you know—Ralph rocks! Ralph Lauren has launched a new fragrance called Ralph Rocks ($45-$59.50) in bright packaging with a fragrance that is equally bright with notes of citrus, passion fruit, fresh kiwi and orange blossom. View ralphrocks.com for more details.
ACCESSORIES
Keep time in style with the Color Crystal Watch ($55) by Wing Liang at uncommongoods.com. The vibrant dial face is enclosed by a domed crystal lens.
Made with brightly colored and silver Murano glass beads by Antica Murrina Veneziana ($75), these rings are made in Venice, Italy and are an elegant accessory to brighten up your outfit. Check them out at forzieri.com.
Whether it’s spring break in Miami or a spring fling in the Bahamas, the Piana Tote ($249) is a stylish way to carry all you need for that Spring vacation. Handmade in Tuscany, this radiant orange tote by flotoimports.com is a must-have for your travels.
GADGETRY
Apple implores you to ‘Put some color on’ in their ads for the new ipod® shuffle ($79). It holds up to 240 songs and comes in brilliant colors of magenta, orange, lime green, blue and silver. You can even get engraving when you order online at apple.com.
A digital camera never look so pretty as the Canon Powershot SD40 ($349.99) in precious rose. Great for snapping shots of your spring vacation. This compact camera has 7.1 megapixels, 1.8 inch LCD screen and a 2.4 x optical zoom. View more details at canon.com.
LIFESTYLE
Known for the use of bright colors in their products, Benetton has included bold-colored candles to their home collect
ion. Not only stylish, these candles are fragrant too! Check out benetton.com for more details.
Want to bring a little Spring into your living space year-round? Try faux florals like these daisies ($2.99) from ikea.com. They come in the same vibrant colors as the reals ones.