(NAPSA)—It’s been many sea- sons since we’ve seen a vibrant, fun color palette in fashion, so this season, kick your wardrobe up a notch with bold, feminine fashion that’s fun to wear. Color Me Beautiful Transition your wardrobe by mixing in cobalt, turquoise, green, lilac, fuchsia, cherry red or lemon yellow. Update black and white with colorful accessories. Designs include florals, bold graphics, color blocking and madrasplaid. Prints are a simple yet chic way to mix up your wardrobe, especially when paired with simple neutral accessories. Make A Statement Statement pieces include the dress, the cropped jacket, wide-leg pants and printed shorts, all which can be found at off-price retailer T.J.Maxx. The dress is versatile, colorful, easy to wear and perfect for travel. Consider a fitted sheath, flowing halter, swingy baby-doll, sun dress or a classic shirtdress. Empire styles and belted waists are popular. Look for embroidery, lace, buttons and uniquesleeves. Jackets are cropped. Try a bold graphic print or colorful plaid. In tops look for linens, lace trim, smocking and waisted tunics. For skirts, pleated eyelet and kneelength pencil skirt styles are hot. Wide-leg pants with sailor buttons look fresh in denim andlinen. Slim shorts look great with full tops. Accessories Take Off The handbag is the “it” acces- sory of the season. Try a large patent-leather tote, metallic A recent survey by Caravan Opin- ion Research revealed that al- most half of respondents chose the print dress as their “must have,” with plaid shorts a close second. sandals, open-toe high heels, chunky platforms, embellished ballet flats and strappy sandals. Jewelry makes a beautiful state- mentvia tricolor bangles, colorful pendants, hoop earrings, cuff bracelets and chunky beaded necklaces. Scarves pop with colorful retro designs. The Five Essentials “If you invest in just five key pieces for less at T.J.Maxx, you will easily have an updated wardrobe that mixes feminine sophistication with the latest in fun color and style,” advises style expert Sonya Cosentini. These are: Acolorful print dress satchel or jeweled clutch. Details include long shoulder straps, intricate closures and bright, A cropped jacket in plaid, print or floral A pair of wide-leg pants—cot- rals to fuchsia and green as well as mustard yellow, black, white A metallic or patent ombr leather satchel; bigger is better beautiful colors from pastel flo- and metallics. The new ombr style fades from one color into another. Shoes run the gamut from ankle-tie wedges, gladiator ton, denim orlight-weight linen Patent-leather sandals or ankle-tie wedges. To find a T.J.Maxx store, call (800) 2TJ-MAXX or see tjmaxx.com.
