Orange Crush

A true fashionista loves to make a grand entrance. Orange is the color you can wear to make heads turn, and before you leave, you can bet everyone in the room will have an orange crush on you.

Bold, bright colors can inspire and uplift anyone's mood. You might even get a smile from Oscar the Grouch. So go ahead, add some bright, bold citrus colors to your wardrobe this spring and summer, starting with orange.

When wearing this fantastic color, mix it up with something white. How about white shorts, or a white pair of pants or skirt?

Another great combo you can pair it with is brown. I'm not a fan of black and orange, unless, of course, you're going to a Halloween party. When it comes to accessories, silver is good, and also wood jewelry. Try wooden bangles and earrings to give it an ethnic look. If you're daring, combining turquoise jewelry with your orange will grab even more positive attention.

You can find eye-popping orange outfits in different price ranges from BCBG to Forever 21. We found a gorgeous sheer-pleated top at Forever 21 for under $30, and for those with a bigger budget BCBG has your orange crush for around $220.

I always say wear what you eat! So if you're wearing orange, then you're eating oranges. And you're also eating other popular citrus fruits like tangerines, lemons, and grapefruits, which are high in Vitamin C and good for your immune system.

But since we already talked Vitamin C, let's check out an exotic orange fruit...papaya! I love papaya because it's chock full of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for your eyes, skin, and nails. And if you're talking skin, fresh papaya has active enzymes that can give you healthy skin. Don't go for over-the-counter papaya lotions and scrubs. Step up your beauty regiment a notch and create your own natural treatment by not only eating the fruit, but using it on your skin. Over the counter products are processed to give them a longer shelf life. That means they lose the enzymes that give you that glowing summer skin. So go ahead and get the full effect of all papaya has to offer...and prepare for others to start crushin' on you, because your fabulous skin and your gorgeous orange ensemble will light up any room.

That's all for now. Don't forget with Palette 2 Palate color is in all year 'round!