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Fruit Punch Up Your Monday

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This Monday morning doesn't need to be dank, dreary, black or grey.
As we move into summer - it's so close we can taste it, yes? - fashion is all about the fruit- punchy colors. Don't wait, mix them into your wardrobe this morning!
Who cares about the raindrops? Spring fever knows no time. And since we can't be outside all day, we might as well bring the pop in to our cubicles.
Go Banana yellow, turquoise, kelly green or hot pink! It will work on a halter, a set of bangles (like the ones pictured here from H&M) a T-shirt, an ankle-length halter style dress.
Work them as solids first!
Or mix them all up florally and graphically. I never thought I'd say this but tropical prints are hot!
This season the "it" bag doesn't have to be $1,500, it just has to be colorful.
Am I telling you this on too short notice? Grab your loudest accessory! Slip it on your arm. Wiggle your toes on in.
And have a colorful Monday!
Do you like color? Does it work for you? Are there any colors you absolutely can't wear?

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Kristin Vaughan Robinson:

Hooray! Am I the only person sick of boring basic black? Ok, sure it is slimming, but I have to admit that not only do I like "fruit punch" colors, dammit, I look good in them. I will take Ms. Wellington's advice though and spice them up one item at a time.

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