Orange, pink, and the combination of orange and pink are spring’s most exciting and new color palette.  It’s refreshing to see this kind of unexpected, neon, funky approach to a season which is so commonly saturated with florals and pastels.  There are only so many times I can read about florals for spring being a new and exciting trend - florals are not trends!  So - the Louis Vuitton ad for Resort 2008 is the main catalyst for this break, and accordingly Richard Nicoll (above right) and Alexander Wang (above left) followed suit.  These colors scream Lily Pulitzer & Tory Burch - that polished casual prep that is usually confined to East Hampton, and while that look is something I covet for trips to the shore, there are other ways to translate bright hues into your everyday routine.

What’s so forward about Alexander Wang is that he’s thinking in terms of separates - so you can combine pieces you already have in your closet to achieve this look, an orange short with a hot pink cardigan, or picking up a new bag or accessories to transition your closet into Spring.  The Richard Nicoll look is also so fresh because the look is just not preppy at all, it’s futuristic grecian with modern colorblocking thrown in - and can be translated from runway to sidewalk easily by pairing a fuchsia skinny jean with a flowy, draped tangerine sheath.  Color developments are one of my favorite trends year round, because they’re so easy to execute on your own.  It’s not specific to fabrication, treatment, or designer - which means you’ll not only be the most on trend girl in your hood, you’ll be the most original.

Forever 21 color splash tank $14.80

Tory Burch patent wallet $94 (orig $195)

J.Crew Crawford sheer blouse $39.99

Top Shop flower earrings $11

Old Navy scarf $12.50