The blackest winter fashion in years is being ousted by such a colorful spring that Jelly Belly should take a hint. In fact, it seems quite probable that designers went to the candy store for their inspiration, so this season's lineup promises to satisfy any sweet tooth. Recess' recommendation: dig in.
If you like popsicles...
You'll love everything this season (hell, even Lilly Pulitzer blends in). But like popsicles, the makeup this season reminds you to carry the color up to your lips - and your eyes, and your cheeks. Lips should be permanently pink-stained (try Mac's Boy Magnet lip gloss), cheeks should walk the line between sun-kissed and cupiedoll (try Corole Science's The Color Purple) and eyes should scream vintage with fun sparkly colors and liquid liner.
If you like jelly beans...
You'll devour this season's bright mini-skirts, which share both jelly bean's bright colors and incredible smallness. This season's version of the old mouth-waterer is particularly flouncy. The extra fabric moves with you as you walk and is more forgiving to the thigh - at least the first four inches of it - than the classic version. Pair it with an equally bright cap-sleeve top that covers enough on your top half to counteract what the skirt neglects to cover on your bottom half.
If you like Mad Hatter's sugar cookies...
You'll gobble up the bright pastel polka dots seen on everything from scarves to sundresses. And the color combos are just as exciting: lavender and periwinkle, lemon and tangerine, peach and mint. Add one of these seen-everywhere icing toppers to your outfits and you'll be simply lickable.
If you like conversation hearts...
You'll savor the reincarnation of the vintage suit look that, like this old school Valentine favorite, is both sweetly pastel and as classic as Chanel. The '50s-esque suit jackets make the perfect spring cover-up over jeans, sundresses or even bikinis for days of sunbathing in the Gardens. Marc Jacobs designed the inspiration, but Ann Taylor is making a more affordable version.
- Whitney Beckett
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