Style Inspiration: Yellow Fever

Rosario Dawson attending a photocall promoting the film "Death Proof" at the Palais des Festivals during the 60th International Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2007 in Cannes.Beyonce and Rihanna are stunning in Yellow.

Beyonce and Rihanna are stunning in Yellow.

Floral Top: Minime Blouse by Paul and Joe, $428, www.my-wardrobe.com; Shorts: Dobby Short, $78, www.fcusbuymail.com; Flip Flops: Flirty, $25.95, www.bakersshoes.com; Tote Bag: HandStitched Handbag by Orla Kiely, $730, www.my-wardrobe.com; Earrings: Lacquered Double Hoops, $3.80, www.forever21.com; Flats: Groove Tender, $32.50, www.alloy.com; Tunic Dress: Beaded Tunic, $24.80, www.forever21.com; Ruffle Dress: Flyaway Dress in Gold, $39.50, www.alloy.com; Necklace: Layered Enamel Necklace, $12, www.monsoon.co.uk; Floral Dress: Floral Print Strapless Dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim, $430.50, www.net-a-porter.com; Short-Sleeve Top: Short Sleeved Tunic, $20, www.topshop.com; Clutch: Antoinette Lee Yellow Vita Clutch, $231, www.antoinetteleedesigns.com; Wallet: Leather Large Lock Wallet, $30, www.monsoon.co.uk; Peep-toe: Greystones, $99.99, www.aldoshoes.com; Camisole: 2 Pocket Embroidered Cami, $24.50, www.wetseal.com; Bag w/ bow: Gathered Bow Bag, $19.50, www.wetseal.com; Bracelet: Hearts and Ribbons Bracelets, $4.80, www.forever21.com; Sleeveless Top: Indian Top, $78, www.fcusbuymail.com; Skirt: Broderie Anglaise Cotton Skirt, $171.60, www.net-a-porter.com; Platform Heels: Hagopa, $90, www.aldoshoes.com

I was strolling through Forever 21 the other day and every other item on the racks were bright, bright yellow. I think the color looks especially good on our skin. See the ladies above for inspiration and this model in Catherine Malandrino’s Banded Mini Dress (which is sold out at Saks). Like most trends, you don’t have to wear it from head-to-toe. I think a yellow outfit and shoes and a bag is overkill. Make like Rihanna and don a bold, structured yellow top or an A-line skirt or even just accessories.

Note: Also check out these celebrities in Mellow Yellow.