Flower Power

‘Live in Full Color’ means surrounding and expressing yourself with color and living an inspired, colorful life. Color makes me happy and being surrounded by flowers in gorgeous colors makes me REALLY happy.

I always find the color of  Spring’s abundant blossoms inspiring.  This year I am keeping my favorite Spring hues alive by wearing them into Autumn.  Pairing the colors of cherry blossoms with blacks and browns, yellows with burnt orange and bright blues with dark grays, just because we have to switch out our summer wardrobes for Fall doesn’t mean putting away all the bright colorful pieces.

I also love to bring in the last of Summer’s fresh cut flowers and make big, random bouquets around my apartment. Mother Nature has them all mixed up outdoors, so keeping the palettes vibrant and varied really brings the outdoors in.

Beat the end of the Summer blues and try something fresh and colorful like buying a new shade of lipstick the color of a tulip you think would be flattering. Pair a bright colored purse with vivid patterns; I’ve unearthed my green patent leather clutch and have been wearing it with bright flower patterned dresses and knee high brown leather boots and it looks great. And even though sadly beach days may all but be over for now, yesterday I painted my toenails as close to a pink peony that I could find.

Color Maven April Clark and I spent a sensational day at the New York Botanical Gardens this past Spring. Here are some of our favorite blooms while we were there. Think how you can bring these colors into your life.