Tuesday: LEMON AID

THEY CALL ME MELLO YELLO . . .

We’ve all seen the proliferation of yellow on the catwalks this season. I have attempted to gather up some stand-out pieces that haven’t yet been photographed to death (avoiding beautiful but now overexposed pieces such as Michael Kors’ canary sheath worn so fabulously by Blake Lively).

First, let's talk accessories. I luuuurve the idea of a super bright bag or pump to brighten up nearly any outfit (with the exception of a black sheath - let us avoid the bumble bee effect!). Kooba's Nelli Leather Hobo Bag seems perfect for this Spring: big enough to carry all your essentials, but chic enough to still pass for a night on the town. Available at, inter alia, Neiman Marcus and shopbop.

Next, THE YELLOW SHIFT: Choose something flirty (read: above the knee; too much fabric and you're going to look like Chiquita Banana), with interesting details, like this daffodil Cascade Ruffle Dress by What Comes Around Goes Around, for purchase at shopbop.com. If you have the means, may I also suggest Versace's gold banded waist minidress, paired exquisitely on the runway with strappy gold stiletto sandals. Perfect combo.!

Finally, if you can't bring yourself to don a solid yellow frock, experiment with some of the delightful patterns that abound this season. Take, for example, this See by Chloe Silk Peasant Dress, available at chickdowntown.com. It is busy, yes, but it's thigh-grazing length and vivid color combination keep it young and fresh.

Though horizontal stripes are generally a fashion no-no, I think they are permissible in this .Michael Kors Striped Shift Dress, for purchase at eLUXURY.com. Because they are similarly hued, and concentrated around the waist and bust (allowing for an unbroken skirt line - flattering to the thighs!), this little tee dress really works.

Lastly, for you career gals out there (at the risk of praising Charlie's mother on Two & A Half Men for her cartoonish pastel suits. . . ), check out this adorable combination by Pucci, with just a suggestion of the print for which the house is so famous . . .

Now get busy, sunshine!