Electric Orange

Take a look around you this spring and you'll see bright colors pop.  Bold colors are all the rage.  Hmmm....  maybe everybody's finally listening to us here at Palette 2 Palate!  You'll see everything from bright solids to prints that look like a beautiful spring garden.  I fell in love with the flirty, electric orange silhouette dress above.  It will definitely make you the talk of the town and of your next party when you wow everybody with this Taylor jacquard party dress.

You have to check out another dress with a fabulous, vivid orange hue.  I love the floral print, and how cute is that bubble hem on this nanette-lepore dress?!  Looking this hot you'll not only be the talk of the party you might just take it over.

Also this spring, you should seriously add some flowing feminine fabrics to your wardrobe, like this lady-like silk Georgette Draped Blouse that will make a soft, but strong statement.  Also, Ladies, make sure you don't walk out of the house before you accessorize yourself.  This season there are a ton of fun pieces just like this chic wood bangle which adds a great finishing touch to your outfit. Don't forget to love your feet as well this season and step out in style with wedges.  They are all the rage.

Since you're wearing electric orange, you should also electrify your dinner table with the same color!  Eat naturally sweet, crunchy and very healthy carrots.  Easter may have just passed, but don't pass up the bunny's favorite super food!  One cup of chopped carrots holds more than 400 percent of your recommended daily value of Vitamin A when absorbed by the body.  This delicious root vegetable is filled with plant pigments called carotenoids, including beta carotene, which is good for eyesight, skin and growth.  It's also a great source of Fiber,Vitamin C and Potassium which are all very important for your body's metabolism.  Carrots are going to be part of my diet this spring because they're also low in fat which will help me get into all my spring fashions. One more thing, Ladies...carrots provide their maximum benefits when eaten raw.  Try them in all different shades!

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

Lucky Green

Spring is around the corner, so it's the perfect time to bring out the green you've been holding back in your closet.    Green is the color of life, nature, growth, and renewal.  So if you're planning to go out this spring and enjoy nature, here's a light silk, feather fan green print dress you can wear that may turn any haters green with envy.  But wait, you, have haters? Never!  Prints are hot right now, so don't be shy. Step out boldly with this great little print. 

On the other hand, be careful you don't cause an accident when the light turns green if you're crossing the street in this simple, but elegant solid green dress that you can rock all spring long. It's called a fountain of youth dress, maybe because of the playful bow in the back, and the cutaway shoulders. Talk about finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!  This timeless dress is something you can recycle from year to year.  This is how WE go green.

Accessories can light up any outfit you're wearing this St. Patrick's Day.  Lucky for you, we found this amazing Watercolor Spots scarf from Nordstrom that looks nature-inspired.  You won't have to worry about getting pinched if you left the green clothes at home.  Just wave around this little four leaf clover ring.  Like the dress, this is also a timeless classic you can wear anytime.  And you never know, it could bring you luck all year long.  Last but not least, check out this Michael Kors Santorini Wicker Clutch, one of the cutest clutches I've seen in a long time.  The wicker can give you a "wicked" cool look to match your favorite green styles this spring.

 

Your mom never lied when she told you to eat your veggies.  Especially the green ones, like Brussels Sprouts!  Brussels Sprouts belong to the cabbage family, which means they're off the charts in Vitamin K, the blood clotting vitamin.  They also help keep inflammation down, and they're good for your heart!  They're also high in Vitamin C, which we know keeps our immune system strong and healthy.

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

Spring Fire!!

Spring is in full bloom, so add some fire to your wardrobe with some bright reds. But be careful not to walk out looking like a red hot chili pepper. As a true fashionista you're setting the trend so don't make me blush by catching you in red from head to toe. When wearing your red dress, mix it up with other colors...great metallic sandals, high heels, or even jewelry. And for the night out on the town you can dress it up with a black clutch purse, belt and high heels. You can find this hot little number at Forever 21 for under $20. What a great buy!

Now let's add fire to your dinner table. I told you earlier never to dress head to toe in red, looking like a chili-pepper, but you can definitely spice up your dinner table with one. For the palates that can handle it, you can enjoy a red chili while wearing your red spring dress. The good news is that chili peppers are off the charts in Vitamins A and C. They provide 174% of your daily value in Vitamin A and 83% of Vitamin C.

The downside is that they're super high in sodium if you eat to many; but one or two shouldn't hurt. For those with high blood pressure you can add red bell peppers to your spring dinners instead. One small red bell pepper has only 2% sodium and 100% of your daily value of Vitamin C. These two Vitamin C rich veggies are good for your smile and your skin. That's because vitamin C helps make for healthy gums and healing cuts and bruises. Vitamin A is good for good vision and helps boost your immune system. And as a health-conscious fashionista, you always want a pretty smile, glowing skin, and great vision as you walk down the street in your fiery red dress.

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