Little Darlings, It’s been a long, cold lonely winter. Sun, sun, sun… here it comes! Bare arms and legs, bright, beautiful colors … I say, it’s all right.

Mix and match those patterns—and add an eye-catching bright while you’re at it!

fashion pg 1> San Diego Hat Company wide-brim hat, $40 from Pink Magnolia
>Alice + Olivia lemon silk blouse, $178, Tbags Los Angeles ‘Alyx’ printed skort, $136, and Stuart Weitzman snake-embossed sandal, $435; all from Neiman Marcus

Sleek silk with frayed jeans—what could be more natural?

fashion pg 2> San Diego Hat Company wide-brim hat, Etro silk toucan blouse, $655,AG Legging skinny jeans, $225, and Vince Preston woven leather sneaker, $295; all from Neiman Marcus
> fringed vegan leather handbag,$68 from Paperdolls Boutique
> sunglasses,$12 from Geranium at West County Center

A little birdie told us … yellow is the season’s hottest ticket.

fashion pg 3> Leifsdottir printed maxi dress in silk, $60 from Byrd Designer Consignment Boutique
> Gypsy gold-plated earrings, $250 from Vie

The short flare dress is big for spring, but not as big as the comeback of the bucket bag!

fashion pg 4> Elizabeth and James ‘Elle’ dress, $365 from Neiman Marcus
> Deux Lux leather mini bucket bag with tassels, $110 from Geranium at West County Center

A statement necklace takes a simple maxi dress to the most amazing place.

fashion pg 5> Soleblu dress $78 from Paperdolls Boutique
> Hyper Haute necklace $240 from Byrd Designer Consignment Boutique

Photos: Suzy Gorman

Model: Romy Feliciano, courtesy of Centro Models | Makeup: Randi Davis | Style Coordination: Emily McGehee | Intern: Maddi Savedra