Spring Forward Fashion: Shocking Orange

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Brighten up your wardrobe with the color of the season!

Orange, more specifically, tangerine, is the color of the season.  It is bold and daring, as well as bright and cheery, adding that extra oomph your spring wardrobe needs. Throw on an orange purse or sunnys and watch your day instantly brighten up even if the weather in Seattle doesn’t.

Pants

The Look: AG Denim (left); The Inspiration: S/S '12 Milly (right)

Neon, colored denim and orange were all spotted on the Spring/Summer 2012 runways.  Lucky for us AG has combined all three of these trends into one comfortable pant, The AG Stevie Ankle Jean!  These pants are made of cotton and polyurethane providing great stretch, machine washable for easy care and most importantly are made in the USA.

Ag Neon Stevie Ankle | $158 | Available at Anthropologie

Skirt

The Look: H&M Skirt (left); The Inspiration: S/S '12 Christian Dior (right)

Embrace the trend with this mini from H&M!  The deep orange color makes this an easy skirt for color blocking while the two front pockets exude 60’s style.  Pair this skirt with a hot pink blouse for a bold look or be demure and wear it with a plain white tee, whatever way you intend to style it, this skirt will automatically liven up your spring wardrobe.

Orange Skirt | $17.95 | Available at H&M

Sunnys

The Look: Selima Optique for J. Crew (left); The Inspiration: S/S Prada

Add orange to your wardrobe in a classic way, with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses.  The Sophia Sunglasses by Selima Optique, exclusively sold by J. Crew, are of a subtle orange tone that will match all of your summer gear.  These glasses are made of plastic, have UV 400 protection and are oh so chic!

Selima Sun® for J.Crew Sophia sunglasses | $128| Available at J. Crew

Purse

The Look: Kimichi Blue Bag (left); The Inspiration: S/S '12 Nanette Lepore (right)

Instantly turn an outfit into Spring’s latest trend by adding an accessory.  The Neon Crossbody Bag by Kimichi and Blue is a great way to bring orange into your every day outfit.  As a bonus this bag can be worn two ways – with a carry strap or an adjustable/removable cross body strap – so you can wear it which ever way you please.

Kimichi Blue Neon Crossbody Bag | $59 | Available at Urban Outfitters