It’s a Mood
Photos Jill Johnson
Styling Meda Kessler
Model Carolyn Huges
From brilliant blues to pinks that pop, vivid colors rule in this season’s crop of spring-summer wants. Such a gorgeous palette can make even the most die-hard neutrals lover smile. Even in small doses — a handbag, a pair of shoes, a stack of bracelets — color is the pick-me-up we’ve all been craving.
Go Green
We love a monochromatic look, especially in a dazzling green. Posh Couture high-neck silk top ties dramatically at the waist, $225. Pair the blouse with these Jade cotton stretch shorts in a fresh print, $105, both pieces from XAR Clothier. Mix up patterns with Etro’s paisley-print bucket hat, $345, Neiman Marcus. Manu Atelier mini cylinder handbag, $415, Neiman Marcus. (Shoes courtesy of the model; pearl necklace courtesy of the stylist.)
Resources Neiman Marcus The Shops at Clearfork, 5200 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth, 817-738-3581, neimanmarcus.com XAR Clothier Southlake Town Square, 1253 Main St., 817-416-0126, xarclothier.com
Slip into this silky ensemble and gold sandals, and you’re summer-ready. Posh Couture top, $265; Marc Cain wide-legged trousers in a tulip print, $525, both from XAR Clothier. Ilse Jacobsen woven vegan leather reversible tote (white to silver), $90, Monkee’s. Tory Burch sunglasses, $166, Neiman Marcus. Holst + Lee bracelets, $105 each, Monkee’s. (Shoes courtesy of the model.)
Resources Monkee’s The Shops at Clearfork, 5234 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth, 682-703-8337, monkeesoffortworth.com Neiman Marcus The Shops at Clearfork, 5200 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth, 817-738-3581, neimanmarcus.com XAR Clothier Southlake Town Square, 1253 Main St., 817-416-0126, xarclothier.com
Ruffles For Days
Step lively in the Ondine, designer Ulla Johnson’s ruffled one-shoulder dress in crisp cotton poplin. The draped bodice features a ruffle that cascades down one side and onto the layered tiers of the skirt, $675, You Are Here. Hoop earrings, $39.50, J. Crew. (Boots courtesy of the model.)
Resources J. Crew University Park Village, 1604 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, 817-885-7756; Southlake Town Square, 334 Grand Ave. West, 817-416-1098; jcrew.com You Are Here 5109 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth, 817-862-7466, youareherefw.com
Not-So-Mellow Yellow
This ray of sunshine is brought to you courtesy of a Ralph Lauren Collection double-breasted blazer and painted jeans, $1,990 each, Neiman Marcus. Ruggiero Bignardi silk scarf, $125, Monkee’s. The Woods Fine Jewelry enamel heart and pavé diamond pendant, $660, and blue jade bead necklace with pavé diamond clasp, $715. Gas Bijoux beaded hoop earrings, $73, all from You Are Here.
Resources Monkee’s The Shops at Clearfork, 5234 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth, 682-703-8337, monkeesoffortworth.com Neiman Marcus The Shops at Clearfork, 5200 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth, 817-738-3581, neimanmarcus.com You Are Here 5109 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth, 817-862-7466, youareherefw.com
Tie One On
CeliaB’s Maia peplum top features layers of scalloped embroidery and self-tie shoulder straps, $338, Monkee’s. Pair it with high-waisted jeans or this flowing Hunter Bell Stevie skirt in cotton sateen, $425, You Are Here. Gas Bijoux hoop earrings, $170, You Are Here. (Straw hat courtesy of the photographer; shoes courtesy of the model.)
Resources Monkee’s The Shops at Clearfork, 5234 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth, 682-703-8337, monkeesoffortworth.com You Are Here 5109 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth, 817-862-7466, youareherefw.com
Color Spotting
Dark hues have their place in a world of fuschia, cobalt and tangerine. CeliaB’s cotton/spandex Malik dress features colorful embroidery and is the perfect foil for bright accessories, $400, Monkee’s. The dress comes with a slim black drawstring at the waist, but we added a Marc Cain wrap belt in faux leather, $195, XAR Clothier. Krewe sunglasses, $275, You Are Here. (Shoes courtesy of the model.)
Resources Monkee’s The Shops at Clearfork, 5234 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth, 682-703-8337, monkeesoffortworth.com XAR Clothier Southlake Town Square, 1253 Main St., 817-416-0126, xarclothier.com You Are Here 5109 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth, 817-862-7466, youareherefw.com
