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Rockie Nolan of the Wanderlusters in a bright yellow blazer and floral print dress<\/p><\/div>\n

This past year muted colors, slim and simple silhouettes and transitional pieces were the norm, a reflection of the depressed economy and unwillingness of consumers to shop.<\/p>\n

It seems there is a light at the end of this monochromatic tunnel and we are pleased to say it involves a lot of color.<\/p>\n

The vibrancy of the clothes we are seeing now “exert a strong emotional pull. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153They represent the mind-set of the consumer,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Kit Yarrow, a consumer psychologist at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153They express a budding feeling that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more optimistic and refreshed.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d {NY Times<\/a>}<\/p>\n

We are so excited about the resurrection of bright\u00c2\u00a0colors and prints this season. You can always count on certain designers – Roberto Cavalli, Betsey Johnson, any number of London designers, for a bit of pop. But this spring it seems everyone got in on the more colorful action.<\/p>\n

Beth Buccini of New York boutique Kirna Zabete attributes a 12% uptick in sales to the availability of exciting prints and more vibrant colors. It’s refreshing to see fashion come back to life for the retailer as well as the consumer and we think everyone’s having fun doing it.<\/p>\n

Take a look at some of the personal style bloggers showcasing brights and prints for spring.<\/p>\n

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