Color Me Crazy
April 2009
By Melissa Colgan
Lemon yellow, neon orange, chartreuse, fuchsia, and cobalt blue are just a
few of the made-ya-look colors this season. Combine in solid,
complementary
blocks for a full expression of the trend, or pair with a
base of neutrals for a
subtle flash of daredevil style.
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Turquoise Silk Pocket Tank
Perfect for adding a dash of color under a workday jacket, the feather weight of
this tank also looks stunning as a topper to your swimwear. Turquoise silk
pocket tank ($225), by Alexander Wang, from Bumbershute, 5014 France Ave S.,
Edina, 952-475-2684
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Bracelets
Piled-on accessories can let you experiment with color before fully committing
to a trend. Enamel bracelets ($57.50 each) and orange resin bracelet ($242),
from Belle Reve, 320 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-333-3148
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Colbalt Blue Dress with Metal Grommets
Metal grommets add edge to the ladylike cut of this dress. Cobalt blue strapless
dress with grommet detail ($288), from il Vostro Boutique, 5045 France Ave.
S., Mpls., 612-920-3167
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Fuchsia Handbag
Patent leather is still tops in accessories and the shine is extra
attention-getting in bright pink. Fuchsia patent leather handbag ($1,795), by
Valentino, from OPM, 3700 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-567-7399
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Neon Bandage Skirt
This bandage skirt’s neon coloring and body-conscious fit is in keeping with
fashion’s obsession with all things ’80s. Bandage skirt ($890), by Proenza
Schouler, from Nordstrom, Mall of America, 952-883-2121. White
leather with gold grommet belt ($50), from Parc Boutique, 328 Hennepin Ave. E.,
Mpls., 612-353-4966
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Colorful Suede Slides
If Marie Antoinette lived in the ’80s and listened to Debbie Harry, she’d
probably traipse around in these colorful slides. Suede slides ($875), by
Christian Louboutin, from Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Hot Pink Slip Dress
Hot pink is flattering on nearly every skin tone. Pair this dress with nude
heels for an ultra-slimming look. Fuchsia slip dress ($174), by Twelfth Street
by Cynthia Vincent, from Bluebird Boutique, 3909 W. 50th St., Edina,
952-746-8675
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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