Bold Colors to Brighten Up Winter!

January. 

It is my birthday month, and for that, I love it ~ but to most people, January means cold, dreary, gray winter days.  The glittery red-and-green December days are over, the temperatures have dipped just a bit lower, and the fresh, green days of spring seem a little too far away.  While there isn't much you can do about the weather, and you'll be hard-pressed to speed up time so spring gets here faster, you can brighten up your winter wardrobe.

Stick your plain black, gray and neutral duds back in the closet and slip on one of these bright and cheery pieces instead.


Tops
Just because winter requires cozier clothes doesn't mean you can't work in a warm burst of color.  Pair these toppers with skinny jeans and boots to take your cold-weather outfit from drab to fab.

From top:
Old Navy Cropped Softest Sweaters in pink euphoria and serpent, on sale for $16.99
Express Marled Chunky Hi-Lo Hem Sweater in orange, $49.90
Madewell First Frost Sweater in deep royal, on sale for $49.99

Bottoms
Feeling adventurous?  Slip on a bold skirt or a colorful pair of pants to brighten up a winter day and stand out from the crowd.  {Pair skirts or dresses with tights, of course!}

From top:
Gap Seamed Mini Skirt in killer tomato, $49.95
American Eagle Jeggings in blue, $44.50
Charlotte Russe Pink Denim Skinny Jeans in bright pink, $29.99

Shoes/Accessories
Unsure about incorporating Crayola-inspired hues into your wardrobe?  Start small with shoes, scarves and other accessories.  Even just a splash of color can perk up your whole outfit.

From top:
Charlotte Russe Neon Patent Platform Pump in neon green, $30
Charlotte Russe Removable Ankle-Strap Wedge in fuschia, $35.50
Steve Madden Audrinaa Platform in raspberry suede, on sale for $53.98
Banana Republic Morgan Floral Scarf in yellow, $39.50

Bright, bold and candy-colored fashion may not make the springtime come any sooner, but they can at least perk up those gray and chilly winter days and bring a smile to your face!

Happy Shopping!

xoxo
Bean

{photo credits:  all photos courtesy of retail stores named, except american eagle jeggings, petitetherapy.com}