Bright Dress & Bag
Bright color is de rigueur for summer, and this year designers like Jil Sander, Burberry, Lanvin and Dior have gone gaga for ultra-saturated hues and neon tints. These bold looks are great worn with contrasting brights, but remember to work in some neutrals to avoid looking like a box of crayons...
Most ladies have a simple black sheath, but I doubt many have one in electric purple. This Michael Kors frock alone gives you a reason to shop. Great with gold accessories for evening and either black or nude for day, but for you fashion slaves, try with bright-yellow shoes and this orange faux croc lady bag from Asos.
Hot Bikini
As if a string bikini isn't enough to get attention, Victoria's Secret has to make one in DayGlo green. I say go for it!
Megan Fox
The smokin'-hot actress is anything but mellow in yellow!
Splashy Stilettos
This Christian Louboutin shoe is just so insanely awesome that if I were a girl—or a drag queen—I would wear it all the time.
Colorful Clutch
I'd imagine carrying this candy-colored Jimmy Choo Lana clutch would put a gal in a good mood. It's just a happy color to add life to an all-black ensemble or even dress up a '70s denim-and-heels look.
Party Gown
This flutter sleeve gown by Tadashi Shoji paired with jeweled flats is the perfect "hostess" gown for a dinner party at home.
Bold Separates
Brit designer Chris Kane gives a fresh take on '80s neon with ultra-ladylike looks like this luxe lace top. To get in on the color-block trend and sex up the demure style, try it with this high-waisted raspberry skirt from Topshop.
Jennifer Aniston
Even basic black-loving Jen gets in on the season's bold color trend in a bright orange Vivienne Westwood dress. Love it!
Ruched Dress
To avoid looking trashy, a woman should expose no more than two major body parts, which is why I like this Catherine Malandrino dress. It also has all ruching on the sides, which can hide a multitude of sins and be a woman's best friend when used sparingly.
Vibrant Shoes
In addition to the plethora of platforms offered this season, there was a huge "sensible" shoe trend as well. Try these bold flats with neutrals like black, gray and tan from your existing wardrobes. I see the Marni ballet flats with black capris and the pink Jil Sander brogues with skinny jeans or shorts.